A Model For First Time Posts
Qwerty, Excellent first post and nice use of reading the forum first to become aware of the techniques you should use. Even though it was your first SW, you were able to handle it like a pro thanks to all of the useful posts on this board. You didn't overpay and you got what you wanted. What more can one ask for?
I too am an AMP guy who is looking to make the leap to SW. Your post is encouraging and I intend to pick up a SW/CW on my next trip out. I did drive around various areas I read about on the board and didn't have much luck finding any or was unsure if they were working. Either that, or I became uncomforable in the areas I did see potential SWs. I guess luck is a part of it and I just wasn't in the right place at the right time yet.
A side note, I actually stopped at that In and Out burger on Tropicana and thought there may have been a SW/CW in there eating. I casually waited outside for her to come out, when she did, she headed right for her car and took off. I tried following her but that didn't work too well.
Anyway, great job and I hope to report a similar post in the future.
-USTraveller