No, not at all.  Will either fly or Greyhound back home, just need a lift out of AW.  Plus I tip well too, haha, but that would be a huge help, and thanks in advance!

Ohh man, you missed the REI Half Dome 2 on sale Black Friday for $119!  You might check out REI's site, and their sale page in case it comes up again.  Great tent!

Yeah I was debating between the Fargo, Vaya, and Karate Monkey, but I found the KM frame on Craigslist for super cheap, so that sealed the deal, especially bc it gave me that much more to spend on quality components.  Also you said you live near(ish) Antelope Wells.  Think you could help me square away a ride out?  Haha, it's never too early to start planning!

I'm in for '13 as well.  Doing lots of rides to prep for the Dirty Kanza this summer, then doing the TDR in 13.  Actually just picked out my frame and components on Friday (Karate Monkey frame and SRAM everything with Nano-Raptors), and can't wait to pick it up from the bike shop.  What's everyone else riding?