Thanks for all of your warm comments. I grew up (age 7-13) in Covington, a western Virginia paper mill town near Roanoke. Plenty of mountains to explore and reptiles to discover. I have some family that settled in Roanoke.

Timehiker, would love to meet up with you, and Allan C, too, if you're ever in the area.

I anticipate going through a bluegrass phase sometime soon, and will be looking to master a few expressive guitar runs/licks, and get used to improvising in this style.

I'll be sure to check out the open air museum.

MichaelAnthony