Lastly, just a quick thank you for a few folks who have helped me along the way: These are in no particular order...

Psycho Bass Guy, jokerjkny, KJung, tommixx, hippiesandwich, Bovinehost, Vanselus, Tombowlus, Nightbass, (the real) Walbassist, Walmach, WalCustom, Bass Viking. You may recognize these nicknames from various bass forums.

Also, I wouldn't forget to extend thanks to Jim Hamilton, Keith Braund, Brian Sim, Ken Hodgkinson, Rich Heslip, Roy Dickinson, Wayne Sweeney, Jeff Steck, Barry Wanless, Kelvin Wong, Duggie McRae, Mitch Roberts, a few different guys all named Gareth and a cast of thousands. I know I've missed a few, so apologies in advance if I forgot to mention you specifically...

Jillian: thanks for being such a dear friend. I am so very glad that you are still in my life.
JoAnne: absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder.