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Thanks for the teamwork, MKM and MKD. I'll have a serious look at the K&Ks ... much obliged for the advice.

KAP54 ... you've said it all.

Not to wallow in despair, but I think the over-lying problem is incurable. That's because inordinate greed seems to be hard-wired into every one of us. It may vary in how we allow it to affect our decision-making, and we may even subdue it at times to do something selfless; but we're all prone to put self-interests against the interests of others when painted into a corner. It's our instinct to survive, coupled with our pride, and our ability to imagine and plan ahead. There are exceptions, but they are just that ... exceptions.

Yup ... I'm pretty cynical about the future of our race and our planet. Even solid, noble, well-intentioned people get corrupted by greed, and we'll use the guise of religion, family values, patriotism or whatever else to camouflage our motives.

"With, without ... and who'd deny it's what the fighting's all about" (Us & Them, Pink Floyd, 1973)

Uncle Joe ... I hear you loud & clear about legislators.

If I buy a small bag of 1/64 ounce lead split-shot to weight my fly line for nymph fishing, there's always a statement on the bag about lead being prohibited in some places. Yet those same provinces / states will promote hybrid cars as being "green" or "environmentally friendly", with each one containing several hundred pounds of lead in their batteries. I'm not saying whether one or the other is right or wrong, just pointing out the hypocritical stances these folk will often take.

That's a dynamic duo, Badeye ... some great licks. You certainly have an ear for great blues; thanks for posting.

We have some similar restrictions here in Canada, although they tend to fall under Municipal by-laws, and aren't usually Provincial, or ever Federal.

That said, my wife and I haven't drank since our early-20's (now late-50's). Yet as tee-totallers and supposed beneficiaries of such laws, we don't understand why anyone should be forbidden to do something that doesn't harm others. We choose not to drink, and we choose to go to church on Sundays. We also have terrific neighbors who will serve beer at backyard BBQs we attend, and we all get along just fine. The guitars come out, friendship is shared, and life goes on. Nobody's there trying to change someone else's mind about what they do or don't do.

It bugs me when self-righteous, pseudo-intellectuals try to impose their "values" on others, for no good reason other than paternalistic snobbery. If people wish to drink, what right does a non-drinker such as myself have to tell them different. As long as someone isn't driving drunk or creating a nuisance, it isn't a problem. Enjoy responsibly!

That's my wee rant.

Don't have a joke, SB Bill, but an old nickname.

Back in my retail career (1982 - 2008), the Christmas rush would leave me exhausted from burning the candle at both ends and dealing with sooooo many details simultaneously. I had 3 stores with about 50 employees, and tried to keep tabs on everything. Quite naturally, my normally normal memory wasn't firing on all cylinders during December. One of my employees told me once:

"If you stay in retail too much longer, Rick, we're going to dub you Ricardo von Alzheimer, Barren of Greymatter"

I didn't fire him (LOL), but was glad to get out of retail a few years later.

Good one, Badeye ... hadn't heard that one.

Appreciate the kind comments on the poem, everyone. I'm going to play around with some song structure this evening, and see if I can actually put music to it. Pretty well anytime I've ever tried to do this, the outcome was just plain terrible.

Hi Bill ... here's another pic of the Wilson Rapier 44 I found online, showing the headstock. I know appearance is a very subjective thing, but to me this looks kinda goofy:

This'll give you fits!

For those that don't know, Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia, and the road crews have been stretched thin trying to cope with two successive months of record snowfalls. Someone put captions on this video, and it's an absolute hoot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEAAajFZXzs

Woo-hoo! Happy NGD to Roger! I saw Brad Paisley doing his thing on TV last year and the host said, "Son, you are one fine tele-picker!"