Hi, not to be insensitive, but I think there's a big difference between the concept of buying the McManus stuff and the Dee Long stuff. It sounds to me, (please correct me if I'm wrong) that John was just a "session" musician on the McManus stuff, playing bass and not really having any input. the Dee Long stuff would be actually Dee's Ideas. I'm a Klaatu fan, and until recently I hadn't even heard of McManus. I just wanted to make the distinction. If I felt that buying the McManus stuff would encourage John to put some stuff together, I'd snatch it up in a minute, but at this point, I don't think anything will get him that motivated. I could be wrong. I Hope I'm wrong. and Aw heck, I'll probably end up getting the McManus stuff anyhow after I stop hee-in 'n haw-in. Such is the life of a fan.