No offense taken, Egal. But, in case you're new here, be advised that the use of all caps is the equivalent of shouting and may be easily misinterpreted.

Sharing of music and sharing of instruments is just not the same. In our sessions, there are a lot of regulars; some of us have been friends for nigh on to 40 years. Among us, there is no hesitation about instrument swapping. At times it is almost a necessity due to the somewhat cramped quarters we have to share with the general public. If everyone brought all the instruments that he/she plays, we'd lose valuable seats for singers.

However, if an inebriate staggers over from the bar, we clutch our instruments tightly to our bodies and offer to accompany the person if we are given a key.

Fortunately this is a very rare occurrence.