Enoon, I may be sharing to much but here goes. I had a very difficult time growing up. Violence was the norm in my house. As such I tried to be away from there as much as possible. I was fortunate enough to develop a core group of friends though, people who were always there for me, in good times and bad, no questions asked. I bonded with these people clean and sober and what Helios Creed might term, Flying Through The Ether. I understand the need for solitude, but for me it was more of a healing that I experienced and I came to feel like I actually mattered and that someone did care about me. These people became my real family. I'm not sure where I would have ended up without them but I have a feeling it wouldn't be good. I hope that gives you a little insight into my motivations. I just feel that connection when I do Fly, whether I'm alone or with my friends.

kryolima and Orion, thanks so much for the welcomes! I am so looking forward to new discoveries and knowledge and this board seems like a great fit.