coolant leak

You'll know for sure after you shut it down and the pressure builds up.

well, the first heat cycle it remained completely dry

radiator was cool to the touch, but still hissed when i popped the cap

added a little coolant to it (about a quart or so to get it back up above the fins in the radiator)

went for a 6 mile round trip and there are 2 or 3 drops running down

shes cooling down now
still waiting to see what it all means