Ron,

I can provide some information (based on other posts!). Jeff (of PK fame) also needs to provide for a wife and at least one rugrat (I mean that affectionately!). As I understand it, he has secured a programming contract that pays much better than kilt making (given his prices that is not surprising) and he has taken on the programming work. I think that it is a short term leave from kilt making.

As for Jimmy, he has posted a few messages indicating he has becom involved in some new initiative involving kilts, although only as a part of the whole package, and that he is providing some input/direction. He has also mentioned that he has sold the idea of kilt pajamas to a large manufacturer.

One thing that I did not realize until some recent posts is that Jimmy and Rocky were originally partners in USAK! At some point, approximately in May of 2004, they parted ways, and Rocky became the sole owner of USAK. I have been reading some old posts that came up as a result of a search I did and this showed up. Not sure what happened or why they went separate ways, but it seems that Jimmy has some historical and family ties to kilt making and also is somewhat sought after for his experience/expertise/contacts. The recent questions from Bear and Rocky (and Jimmy's own posts) make me think that Jimmy signed a non-compete agreement with Rocky that has recently expired, so Jimmy is now free to pursue whatever he wants. Not sure what all this means in a practical sense to the buying public!

Hope this helps!