> shocking that I should get such a response.

Not really - looks like you've been here a while, so you knew that. I'm not saying your deal is no good, just that you're going to have to work hard to sell people on yourselves. Working for free has big opportunity costs for everyone involved, and as you must have seen here, everyone has bumped into the "I have a wonderful idea I just need you to do it for me for free" types, so I'm just giving you a suggestion to show you're not like that.

> Major PLUS - an interest in the outdoors, biking, hiking, adventure travel!!!

> Strongly prefer someone in NYC tri state area (NY, NJ, CT)

Why would anyone who loves the outdoors live in that area?;-)