Dear Bee-dubya-ell,

It really is most kind of you to mention me in this light! I must admit, over the past couple of months, my help has not been so much required as usual by the good people of Mudcat, not even by dearest Ebbie. This may, of course, be due to the current preoccupation with these new-fangled "slam book" threads although, as with most things that are "the rage" such a fashion will probably pass quickly. I am nevertheless, as always, on hand to assist my esteemed patients as and when required.

In fact the lull in work on the Mudcat has even allowed me to take a short break, which is always welcome. I was able to travel to the fair city of Naples where many of the Neapolitans were having considerable trouble with their mandolins, many of which are more than 100 years old (rather like myself)!

Let us hope that we shall meet up soon. I shall be most interested to examine Blondie pro bono and provide any therapy that might be necessary although I strongly suspect from her hansome appearance that none is required.

Yours most sincerely,

Dr. Guitar