On 4 Jan 2006 09:26:02 -0600, Dave wrote:

A desirable expenditure it may be. A good investment it's not.

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Depends on how you value your time and energy. Once you get a solid
vang the topping lift disappears, never to be fiddled with, fouled or
maintained again. You also get a darned good vang thrown in with the
deal.