Rick had a copy of this book when I visited recently. Astounding stuff, eh? I am one of the fortunate ones in that I have visited Grit's shop and got the personal tour. When the Beef Brothers visited Toronto to work on "Desolation Island", Rick took Jed and I up to that shop. It is an astounding place. One of the memories I have is playing one of Grit's guitars. I expected a work of visual art that was nice to play. I was wrong. These instruments sound as good as they look. And they look magnificent. Balanced across the strings, a resonance that makes your whole body tingle, and an action to die for. This is the perfect blend of form and function. One day, God willing, I will own one of these masterpieces.

On a personal note, Grit is one of the nicest folks around. He fits perfectly in that group of folkies. Paul Mills, Grit, Glen Reid....all are wonderful people. I felt out of place in a circle (in Rick's backyard) that included such wonderful musicians. Grit was one of those that made me feel at ease and just sing. I like this man very much, as well as respect his musical and instrument building talents. We are fortunate to live in a time that includes folks like this.

Just one more thing I owe Rick.

All the best,

Mick