Dave
Good for you. When you make those connections its a blessing. I had some like that back in the day and really enjoyed them. You get to know regular customers and their favorites and you feel comfortable with the staff and mgt. You always do your best but don't feel you have to prove yourself every night.

Fran
Sorry I misread the sarcasm but the facts I listed are sadly true. And everybody is going super light, even the young guys.
BTW my old G1000 was 30 lbs wasn't it ? Add the hardshell case and it was a load. Love my BK9 and soft Gator case.