Flock1,
Thanks for the comments re: my IMC rating thread.
I have to say that in the circumstances you describe, you displayed far more airmanship than might have been thought by many with your experience levels.
Knowing when to turn back or divert is easy with hindsight, but realistically each and every pilot has a slightly different thought process and threshold. The decision you made looks to me to be the right one IMHO and made at the right time.
People will always criticise, but you were in the plane and if you reach the "I'm not having fun any more" stage then you need to look at your situation, just as you did and decide accordingly.
You were neither reckless nor a coward, you were captain of the aircraft and took steps to ensure the safety of it and the occupants.
I'll keep you updated on the IMC rating,
Obs cop