YES - folks out here wave to each other going down the road, too! And, I want to get fishing gear too, that's what these folks want to do also. Music is soothing. I think the thing that calmed me the most after 9/11 was the entertainers doing their tribute to the heroes on TV and all that nice music - it was quite comforting.

> Hi Acheick. Guitars are good. Don't let some
> skanky old memory make you put down one of
> your talents. Even if you just strum it for
> yourself and your hubby it will make you
> happy because playing an instrument can be
> extremely theraputic.

> Isn't it amazing how friendly country people
> can be. It's probably because they aren't
> burned out by their neighbors living 2
> inches away in another apartment or
> townhouse or in some other crowded spot. Out
> where we live folks wave to each other
> driving down the ol' dirt road. It's kinda
> funny but they are really just friendly. As
> far as being bored - like you said, after a
> housefull of kids silence is golden!

> The boat sounds cool. You could have quite a
> fishing picnic on that thing!