Hi Zee apologies, my internet connection dropped. If dont mind is there a way to connect and chat you later?

I just heard from a bloke in Austin TX, says he's doing the exact same thing there and wanted to compare notes, will share his message on the forum later.

But really I can tell you up front what am looking to do is gather a small community of online Pentax-related friends in the twin cities area to talk shop, learn, ask questions, build rapport and possibly friendships because I think a bit of that is necessary for effective group photography walks and get-togethers later