David-

Was the M-1 Carbine rented for the video shoot (pun most definitely intended) or is the director by any chance a card-carrying member of the locked and loaded, proud to be Amerakin (praise God & General Heston) NRA horde? Perhaps he�s just a weapon afficionado... In any event, it�s a good thing neither you nor Mr. Henry were hurt during the video production, considering the director�s (your friend by admission) apparent propensity for putting injured animals out of their misery.

Thanks for relating the story of your �desert adventures with Joe�. Hopefully your association with the deviant will inspire some readers to run or click over to their nearest music retailer to reward him with some royalties and give him a listen.

Are you at all familiar with Barry Adamson? Just curious...

PS: I know you�re extremely busy, what with trying to pin down an acceptable hobby and all, but do you happen to know if my order for AFM made it in time (mailed money order, priority mail, April 12) to beat the sell-out? I�ve had to invest in waders to traverse the pools of saliva I�ve created in anticipation of it�s arrival. Just want to know if I can turn off the water-works.

Thanks again-
Jimmy