Symposium was a hoot, thanks everyone. Best thing was "knowing" how to splice, and then getting to see it done well by folks who really know what's what. I think I picked up more this year than last.
Nice to hang out with folks that don't find it strange to drive 800 miles to fiddle around with rope.
3-Strand friction saver works nice, might even take the leather hose's place in the bag-o-tricks.
Take care everybody,
Ryan