Hi Friend Shifty: (Geoff)

I don't think I've heard things lately that reach straight to the point... and then say it so eloquently. Speaking of "Snowflakes," I recall several years ago being a bit upset by this insistent newbie who kept asking me to listen to his songs. I did my best to remind him that I had a list of others who'd made the same request... and that he would have to wait his turn. Problem is, I don't think I said it with the best "Queen's Manners" and I've always regretted that. He got upset and called me every dirty name in the books (written and yet unwritten) and even though I was trying to do the right thing... I did it the wrong way... and have always regretted that. I missed an opportunity to respond politely... or even better, not respond at all because he was probably "broadcasting" the same request to everyone in the free world. LOL! More to the point, I may have missed an opportunity to listen to one of those talent's you mentioned... because after his peeved rant, I never heard a single note of his "masterpiece." Sad!

You are 100% correct about enjoying being "blown away" by hearing/discovering pure talent I will never be able to reach or match with my significantly flawed vocal chords. Doesn't keep an old fool from trying, though. Great to hear from you. I wish we were in time zones a bit closer. I'm writing this in my today... but it's already your yesterday "down-under."

Be well and keep an eye out for wandering Wallabees.

All the best, ----Dave