Chris, You ARE still are very smart man. I saw a woman (clerk) the other day in a knit shop with a crippled right hand. She had a kind of silver brace around her fingers, I guessed that the brace kept her fingers separated, but I am not sure. She was talking to her coworker and they were saying how many Cowel Neck Scarves they had knitted. I was truly impressed. It is amazing what we can do when we really try. The rest of us just take our ease of skill for granted. I am so proud of you and your courage. Another "hero" in my book. Good quilting and shame on anyone who doesn't treat you or any other male quilter with respect. Wish I could be there to help you. Yolanda