Howdy Folks... been a _LONG_ time eh? I have been quite busy in my woodworking endeavours, till suddenly my two passions collided as noted below... Pardon this odd question but have you ever had occasion to notice if consumming hot peppers increases your suceptibility to "rosewood itch"? After working a kingwood bowl all week and suffering no itch attacks, it seems odd that tonight, after consumming the last red savina pickle from the last precious jar of last years crop, the itch began after about 5 minutes of turning on this same bowl. Cocobolo and pau ferro make me itch regardless but never kingwood, only this time. Any thoughts on this? - Peace, Love and Habanero's John A. Gunterman (Dragon Breath) Chile Head # 78 (R.O. Method)