It's really been fun to feature my customers as Pipe Makers of the month. We've featured some of the most talented and seasoned pipe makers as well as some of the new beginners, both here in the states and abroad. It's given me a real chance to know my customers and of course to hear their stories. By the way, Todd Bannard is one of my favorite customers and it's great to finally put a face with his name. I was a little concerned that he was the one that posed on the back cover of Pipe's and Tobaccos Winter 2011 issue, but relieved he wasn't. Now, you guys play nice out there on the Forum; don't be picking on Todd, but you can use PME anytime you want...by the way, if you haven't seen Pipes and Tobaccos Winter issue, go out and find one. There is a great article about another one of my favorite customers, Todd Johnson. In addition it has the story of the Volcano carving contest, most of the participants are also PME customers. What an array of beautiful pipes! Congratulations to all of you.