Thanks for the nice comments. I just received my copy of the magazine yesterday. The story was a pleasure to write and has been very well received.
I have known Dennis Potter for a couple of decades and he has helped me out, by way of instruction on more than a few occasions. I have also attended Trinidad State and taught Summer NRA classes there and at Lassen in CA. It is a wonderful program although under attended or appreciated at times. Many of the more accomplishes 'smiths have passed on much knowledge through these courses and I can wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone interested.
Best,
Steve