[Lothiam]

As a new member to the forum I am a very surprised by the vitriol I have seen expressed in the threads here. While I am still unsure of all the changes I will say this, Downriver is a better course as far as playing goes than it was before the changes. The old 4, 6, 7, 11 crossroads was by far the hardest portion of the course to get through in any decent time and safely. I think for me as a recreational player the thing that surprises me most about the tone in the forums I have been seeing is that a lot of people seem to forget we don't have to pay to play this course and the work that is being put in is all volunteer. I really appreciate this and am willing to put up with things that might not be my favorite in view of the fact that the work being put in is with the goal of making Downriver a better course and one that will be in line with the cities wishes.

Thanks everyone to your hard work.