Oh come on! I felt I could handle the conditions and seeing as we were unauthorised to fly into Mobile solo I didnt consider it (especially not with the dodgy Germans and their lack of position reports). The fact that I am here talking to you now proves I was not incorrect in my judgement.
This is beginning to illustrate exactly the point some people have been making about OAA students.
Whether you felt you could "handle the conditions" or not is irrelevant. If the reported xwinds are above the certified limits for the aircraft (or pilot) you do not land. You hold or divert.
The fact that I am here talking to you now proves I was not incorrect in my judgement.
No, it proves you got lucky and got away with it!