Perhaps I'll try 23 for the length on my next one. I'm planning on an X Kilt next just to give myself a break from all the hand sewing. Tupelo is definitely isolated from the rest of the world for pretty much everything that I'm interested in. I'm thankful for the internet for sure. My pipe instructor lives in Birmingham, AL. I definitely can't afford driving there often so I do lots of lessons via Skype. I wish I'd joined this forum while making my first attempt. I wish I'd been aware of the cost and quality of PV as well. You are right, I am indeed learning. Thanks for contributing.
Paul.