Welcome Ward, there are a great bunch of members here with great advice (I'm still learning) that will chat about any issue, pipe related or your pets. I think you will enjoy the company here.
Wade:
You've found a great place to hang your hat. Our members have opinions - lots of opinions. But assholes with opinions are usually run off in due course by the management and the end result is a joint where people gladly and willingly share their opinions and experiences.
Thank you for joining us and please learn how to post pictures. If we don't see pictures, my new friend, then it never really happened, did it?
Fnord