Sadly, Fran, it's a question of priorities. The good news is, I can let new toys rot in the box and would be fine, financially.

The situation is, as important as music is to me, teaching, graphics, film production, research, package design (the activities we undertake at my company) are equally important. I would be hard-pressed to make a choice between the two.

And, they all fit together. There are audio aspects to much of our productions.

Right now, I am working 20 hour days seven days a week to complete a packaging, point of sale display program, ad slick package and other elements for an imported tool line (53 SKU's) that will go into Home Depot, Lowe's and other big box chains.

That takes priority. Any playing in the public is forced relaxation, even though it is 4-6 jobs a week.

The Nord will go on the bandstand the week I get it. Getting up to speed on the G-70 or Midjay will take more time. And time is something I just don't have right now.

Everyone has to set priorities as far as work goes, and these are mine.


Russ