Thanks guys.

Phil, I was just in Chicago last week! Hope your drought ends soon... I may compromise, leave my guitar home but bring my fingerpicks "just in case." Anyway, I should be able to keep myself occupied just by singing. I'm not particularly accomplished or experienced as a guitar player in the Celtic genre ~ I'm more of a blues/folk type ~ but would be glad to learn.

Ken, keep in touch. Maybe we'll actually meet up in ral life!

Pops