Well, to those who say that without the "spiceing up" that has happened on this thread, that private flying is boring or stale, I would point out that Private Flying has the 4th highest number of posting. That is on a forum on a "professional pilots" board, and a forum that is in operation for a shorter period than those with more posts, and is generally a very friendly place.
Seems most of us actually like the place friendly, and do keep comming back, and don't need any spiceing up.