Jim, my only regret about our deal is that you had to get back home immediately. How GREAT it would have been if you could have stayed a while! The good thing is, you're not too far north of here, so we'll be sure to get together real soon. You're welcome to come down some Sunday. We'd go to Spindletop, the faculty club where my B-3 is, and have dinner. You could stay over with us and get back home for your first job on Monday. Or, I'd be glad to meet you in Cincinnati, buy lunch and stop by an afternoon gig before heading south.

I'll certainly send Assisted Living jobs your way if two could be booked on one afternoon, but please, let's not talk about a commission. A nice visit and a cup of coffee would be more than enough.

Really appreciate the good guys of the world, and you're right up there in the top tier.

We trusted each other so much that Jim didn't fire up the G-70 (Bontempi) and I haven't had time to even open the SD-5 case. I'll do that this week-end.

Just when the silliness of this place gets a little old, I meet a fellow like Jim, and I appreciate what Nigel has done here even more.

It's so cool to meet great people! You know if there's any question about that fine Bontempi, just let me know. You don't need those missing black keys anyway, and you can get 9V. batteries at Big Lots for $1.49. No jack is no problem...just mike it! Seriosly, ANY concerns, just let me know.

All the best,friend!


Russ

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