Thanks for the welcome all! I haven't been silently rude... I've just been following your advice and doing research. There is a wealth of information to fish off this site and lots of side trails to peak at as well.
The 'First Timer Note's and 'What Can Go Wrong' were great reading over the rainy weekend. I'd love to hear more about the other "endurance" team that encountered a "half-summit"(?)... Please elaborate!
Best- Woody