I was going to refrain from posting, but as some of you may remember, I (among others) have been the recipient of some of Uncle Dave's past flames. This included his attempt to claim pro experience superiority (over me) by saying he'd "been working the trenches, while I was still playing in the sand box" as well as his resentful (jeoulous?) remarks whenever I mentioned my Steinway Grand, or his 'repeated' reminders that he would never buy a 'mute' keyboard like a Tyros, suggesting it would most likely be found at a 'Toys R Us' toy store. Were these just innocent jokes and was I just being overly sensitive? Perhaps, but now that Uncle Dave's met his match with Esh (The Pro), the shoe is suddenly on the other foot, with Dave now on the receiving end, and now it's Uncle Dave claiming FOUL ball. Now I'm wondering who's really the 'overly sensitive' one.

I don't know the Pro (Jim Eshleman) personally, but I suspect he may have intentionally responded to Uncle Dave's postings in UD's similar 'straight forward' self appointed expert manner, just to test Uncle Dave at his own game.

Uncle Dave, I realize that underneath, that you're a kind hearted & generous person, so I'm keeping faith that your olive branch will prove to be an everlasting one.

Peace and friendship,

Scott