Gee whiz, Max, just 'cause I wouldn't give you my guitar... (eh, ya couldn't've gotten that much for it!!)

Just kidding, of course. Hang in there, and know that we all care and are pullin' for you. Maybe in about 3 years, when Dubbya is ousted, the economy will get turned around by someone who actually knows what (s)he's doing.

Let me add my voice to the chorus singing your high praises for all you've done for Mudcat and for us musicians/songwriters/singers/listeners; man, you are one dedicated dude. Hooray for Max!