FishonaBike, you appear to be talking to yourself. I think your recreational pursuits are bad for your sanity.

In answer to your question "how long do I have to be a stranger?" the answer is - you're about half-way to being a newbie, but closing fast.

Stranger(0), Newbie(25), Journeyman(50), Member(100), Enthusiast(200), Addict(400), Old Hand(600). Jackie will tell us what comes next when she gets there. For a comprehensive discussion see the Graduation thread in this Miscellany forum.