Herbal or pekoe? I knew you were joshing--just as I was about the guitar. I seriously dislike the two I mentioned, but it's not an all consuming passion with me. As to your second paragraph-there's no Karate School on this island. The peacemaking must be done with words alone. That's the best way in any event.

Ebbie, Funny I was going to bring a gun into the story-but thought that was toooo dark.