Well it might not be that imaginative, but as a sign of guide/gm involvment, I think it is nothing but positive. I dont think people were really "impressed" by the idea, but rather positive about guides taking initiative. Also it was presented nice. The OP seemed to have had fun, and told about his quest in a vivid matter.
I was just thinking that the forum needs more of these types of posts, as I had a hard time seeing how anyone would flame this thread (not saying you did). There was nothing normative in the post, just a guy telling his story, and quite well imo. Whats not to like