In article , Silvan wrote:
I appreciate all the comments, folks. I've come to my senses and decided
not to acquire another money-sucking habit just yet.

hmmm, i think i responded earlier, but you describe it perfectly for
many of us. still, i get big grins just _knowing_ i have some amount
of machinery. maybe a macho thing? most likely tool "deprivation"
as a young man. grin regards, --Loren