Duhhh ... thanks for the reminder re using the search, Mooh! Just did that, and there's LOTS of great info on Elixirs, including Bluebelle's comment that they're like "strings with a condom." LOL!!
They wanted $23.95 cdn (plus 15% tax) for a set at the store where I bought the guitar today - and that's pretty steep. Hmmmmmmm
My tender little classical fingers have that "steel-string bite" now -- gonna quit playin for a bit and search the forum for new scales/exercises/riffs/songs to practice. Thanks so much to Mudcat for being here and doing what you do!