You're right, Hellboy. I have no illusions about becoming even a 'barely proficient' drummer. It's just flat-out too late for that. But I couldn't bear to have that cute looking kit (DM-10) just sitting there staring at me, waiting for my drummer to come over and bring it to life, without giving it a try. And the only way to give it a proper try is to take a few lessons. Besides, if I want to try to put down a live drum track myself, I could always do it one drum at a time, but hopefully with more dynamics and 'feel' than could be achieved with a keyboard. Hey, I just want to be 'cool' like this drummer from the '70's (with Bill Withers). Check it out @ 0:56. Nothing exciting, no great chops or anything, just a rock-solid, 'in-the-pocket, groove (gotta' love his outfit, too ).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3hBYTkI-sE

chas