John, Very nice indeed. I like the way you control the flow of incidents in your stories. This is certainly one of the better stories you have written off late. I can easily relate some of my African American friends with your JJ. Good things I have found about them are that they are very honest and open-minded especially with their close friends and also tremendously helpful when needed. Being a southerner myself, I happen to have few hillibillies in my small friends community and I very much enjoy their company. Thanks for sharing your experience!!