Aw hell, eightbore, I said that my post was NOT motivated by any feelings of bitterness or pissed-off-ed-ness(!)

I was just simply curious, that's IT.

I also stressed that I was indeed PLEASED with the Hosford Gauge and was grateful to those who recommended it.

Like I've said ad nauseum, here and elsewhere, the e-mail is the most misunderstood form of communication ever. I witnessed it in the corporate enviornment for 25 years + and continue to see it happen again and again. It's quite mysterious in its ability to obfuscate its own intent.

Anyway, this phenomena is apparently at work here. Please know I am in no way angry or upset, eightbore! I've always enjoyed your posts, have learned from them as well. I'd hate this misunderstanding to put some kind of hex on me in your estimation.

Peace, Brutha!