Rick -

I don't know how it goes with "web-friends"...but with dear face-to-face friends...we have common "spats."

I cherish - your's and mine's - ancient history - discussiion of the 1,4,5 aka I,IV,V and the permutations of augmented and diminished....I am sad that the honorable Mr. BSeed (who I now also consider a MC"friend" and sincerely miss) was caught between our dueling styles.

I have LEARNED far MORE from the MC than I have ever given back...it has led me into exploring new instruments (home-made) new styles, (blues progressions) new "friends" (I'm terrified to meet most - face to face) and new pedagogical approaches.

In short, my life and music has been enriched through the DT/MC.

IGGY - You have, a straight forward approach.... and have attacked what I attempted through vitrol and surreptuous violence....in retrospect......perhaps the Max way is best....

Leave them alone and they'll go home...wagging their tales behind them.

On the other hand....can't there be a "little Irish type snug in the corner of the cafe" for those of us who desire a more academic discussion ... something a little more on a blue note?"

Sincerely,
Gargoyle