Atl Dave... I am going to give myself the gift of backing off just a bit in the "keeper" role; the interesting thing will be to see if I can do it.
Let him know what you are doing. I used to think this was a bad idea but it's not. It serves 2 purposes. 1. It will let you have a nice, calm conversation with him and connect through it. 2. Imagine him on the trail behind you and you (surprise) set something down that you want him to carry...will he see it, pick it up or know why you left it? Let him know. Give him some insight into your system so he can be a partner with you.
Anywhere is walking distance if you have the time
-Steven Wright
