Well, Diki, let's see if I can help you...

Yamaha Canada are very much aware of my pronouncements regarding the state of the S900 here in Canada(which was the fact there were no problems reported)...and yes, in spite of my modest position, I do get the "skinny" on things pertinent.

Now, regarding the state of quality control in US and Indonesia...well, if my SPECULATIONS sound official, then that's great...I always wanted to sound official.

I would beg to differ about my "evangelism"...I like to think of it more on the lines of enthusiasm, much like your connection to your G70....maybe more so because Yamaha make cooler stuff.

I certainly appreciate your marvelous assessment of my job...I have to agree with you..it's part time and occasional(at least for now whilst I'm off with disability)...but it pays the bills.

Thank you, Diki, you always make me think much deeper about things...and I appreciate that very much.

All the best,

Ian