Well Rainy I"m going out on a limb to say I think the hard work he put in laying it on the line with MIL shows a lot of strength of character AND wisdom so in a way it cancels out the silly bouncer episode. Because that sort of thing can unfold in a comedy of errors kind of way. It's good that he's upset and remorseful, much better than angry and not taking responsibility for what he's done, Kwim? Give him a big hug before you tear shreds off him!!

Trill, yes I spare you a thought out there on the farm whenever I hear about a farm accident. Sounds like you're very careful (as we knew you would be) but geez that must make you angry about your BIL.

Leanne, just relax and go with the flow. All told the travelling is really only a day out of your life and the benefits of going places and seeing and doing things far outweighs the strains of travelling. Why is why you're going!!