Carol,
I truly respect your point of view and by no means wish to cause any hard feelings, but the true meaning of pass according to Oxford is to be taken for, be regarded as, be accepted as, be mistaken for. So I don't think I am trying to redefine the definition, just applying it to my particular situation.
Phoebe,
Now that is AWESOME! I know I don't have the courage to do that, but it must have been wonderful. I tried to check in at a hotel while I was traveling on business, but chickened out and changed at the last minute. I made it into the lobby and lost my nerve. Maybe next time.
Cheryl,
I'm sure you've heard it before, but that first jump is the hardest. But once you're in, what a feeling. I am in awe of some of the gals on the forum who do what they do. A true inspiration.