Most of us can relate to hitting the wall from time to time, Pete, but growth of some sort results from getting oneself unstuck. It helps to remember that when you are struggling. As for that certain special something we feel for our instruments, I think I speak for your fellow guitarists here when I say yeah, we get it. ;) And I agree with you. It's pretty cool to have a site like GT to not only learn from, but to help keep us on the path when those ruts trip us up. Thank you for sharing some of your personal story. I have no doubt it will inspire others. All the best to you, Pete.