Okay..........We all know the internet rules and stuff. That's not what this is about. This is a THANK YOU.........maybe not your normal one, but uh...................Goes like this:

Last week we were discussing how to cure "Guitar Acquisition Syndrome" (G.A.S.) and I made the comment that "being broke with a bunch of medical bills will do it everytime! Even strings become a budgeted purchase!"

Now friends, that was meant as a joke. In truth, things are tight around here right now, but we're not desparate and I have strings! We just don't blow any money on things we don't consider a necessity for awhile. We still do the normal stuff and our kids are getting big Easter baskets, Mikey got to go to the new Pokemon movie at its first showing, we eat out occasionally............but we do watch it pretty close on a lot of things and I don't see any major purchases coming soon........but like many of us around here at the 'Cat, we got to watch it!

Although I really should mention the name of this 'Catter, I'll just call s/he "Won't Listen." So Won't Listen sends me a PM and wasnts to know when I changed strings last and do I need strings. It was a lovely thought and shows the real heart of this 'Catter but I explained it was just a joke and we were OK as were my strings. I get another PM from "Won't Listen" who doesn't seem to be listening and offers again. At this point I KNOW this is a "Good Guy" and I again restate that its a joke, its OK, but thanks for being such a friend. Again though, "Won't Listen" just won't listen or give up and I get a cryptic message that leaves me shaking my head because I got this feeling that "Won't Listen" is not listening or believing or something and..................

Sure enough....Today I get Express Mail containing TEN SETS OF MY BRAND (which I don't think I mentioned, so some research on the threads was needed) and TWO SETS of Elixirs which I haven't tried yet and "Won't Listen" knows that. I don't know what to say........Thank You is a start. The other thing is......I will get even for this!!! I dunno' when or how, but I will get even!!

Thank you "Won't Listen"........I accept them in the spirit of friendship they were given. To the rest of you.............WATCH WHAT YOU SAY!!!! ............ya' really gotta' love this place doncha'?

NOW READ MY LIPS----I AM NOT BROKE!!!

Spaw