AG young man at least have the good grace to read all the replies. The reason there is a shortage is because :. .. .a. There are more wannabe's wearing aircrew clothing than there are aircrew wearing aircrew clothing. .. .b. The important man who counts the beans did'nt set enough aside for most of the the important things in life.. .. .c. A similarly important man, who no doubt used to count beans, but now signs contracts to procure's things could'nt be trusted to buy a bag of apples.. .. .Nuff said!. .. .Happy Herc Mate. .. .all spelling mistakes are "df" alcohol induced