Mark, I don't know what your background is but mine includes Boy Scouts, military, college fraternities, bands, etc. In every male-dominated group I've ever been involved in, there was always a healthy dose of friendly 'teasing'. Not mean or malicious, just a form of humor-based male bonding. I mean, who gets bent out of shape over some inanimate object or what instrument you play, or what kind of car you drive, or even what kind of music you prefer. SOMEtimes, you just have to let a joke be a joke. In the words of John C., "A little humor around here is not a bad thing; if fact I often feel it’s needed".

chas