%%- was a casual listner of music in 60s and 70s. some classical but mostly western pop hits. in 80s listened almost exclusively to classical, went to concerts and all that. must've missed out some good popular hits from that period. then completely consumed by work in 90s. hardly listened to anything. picked up the hobby again a few years ago. it's one of the best things i've done in recent years. lots of catching up to do. have really enjoyed it. %%- heard a few nice an short pieces on internet last nite: SCHUMANN: Fantasy Pieces, Op.73...clarinet and piano BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture, Op.9 HANDEL: Keyboard Suite No.1 in B-flat, HWV 434 long boring ones scare me. %%- 75% of local traders in the exchange couldn't make it. those who can are the pros. had lunch with some of them today. things winners have in common: patience, guts and speed.