mixedmedia

Yes, ronin, fill us in on how you feel about the subject. Here at TFP it is polite to give your own testimony and/or opinion when starting a discussion.

As for your brother-in-law expressing doubt that it would 'work,' is he under the impression that it's never been done before? Or is he only referring to himself?

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