When I saw this thread, I thought it was going to be a leather carving challenge. After the reaction I got at a gathering this weekend when I put the beautiful strap Bill made me on my guitar, though, I would encourage everyone to just step aside. Likewise, Bill is the undisputed Marquis of Mudcat Handshakes and Hugs. After all, he did it first. Everyone else who follows will be a "Me, too."

dw