Family: It was strange. I had delivered to me today a very late combination birthday and christmas gift!! You know, sometimes things just get lost in all the hustle and bustle and things going on...well, the gift arrived today of all things. But I simply felt like expressing, here, that I was overwhelmed in this gift. Its simplicity in design is stunning. A few here know I am an engineer, so I have a very deep appreciation for simplicity as a beautiful core...that applies in my mind to "things" as well as people....in my opinion at least. Its not in the name or vintage year of this beautiful instrument that excites me, but as I simply view it, turn it, and study "her" , I'm seeing nuances that I dont think her previous owner quite layered down to. Oh, dont ask me what the gift is...thats not the point. What overwhelmes me is the thought, the sophistication, and elegance I observed already, and marvel at this true work of art. Created by God and beautifully seasoned over time. Anyways, I will always treasure this particular gift. This is one of those that you know, would never part with.