Thank you guys very very much. I read a few of your posts this morning and it put me in a great mood all day. VERY encouraging. Thanks!
I made a few quick fixes after work today. For one I gave the low end back to the guitars. As I listened on the way to work, I think I over cut them when the bottom got loose. I gave a little back. Also raised the bass about 0.6 db. I really feel it was all seriously lacking in bottom end. Hopefully I haven't over done that now. But I can always change it again eh? Also Pedullist was right on too with the harmony at :45 being vague...I heard it in the truck and cringed. I'm feeling better now that I'm back where I can change things. 
And I cut some 1K out of the snare. This is a major area of concern for me, because I haven't yet developed my ear for snares...one thing at a time. Any help there is always welcome, oither than "Tom your snare sound sucks dirt. Pack it up and don't quit your carpenter job."
You guys rule.
jcmm- you're spot on with the upright bass. That would make me melt. I know what you mean by the shaker. I can hear that and a few other things in my head that would be cool in terms of percussion. I just don't want to do them on synth. I want the real thing. But I'm patient.
I think. Also, I agree 100% about the bottom end. I took too much away...I'd like to know what you think of it now that I've put it back, if you have a spare 3 minutes and 2 seconds. Thanks man. You
Are Worthy! 
mixmkr- That's a helluva thing coming from you.
And I'm sure the other boys you mentioned appreciate it as well. I don't know what to say. Thank you. (And don't knock your stuff. It's quality.)
chrisharris- You're the one person who is not allowed to discuss drums with me.
Sorry.
David- "World-wide." Wouldn't that be fun. I've decided not to play Matchbox 20 covers to do it though. What still amazes me is that for less than the cost of having a half-way decent CD produced, you can buy the gear and learn how to do it yourself. It's simply beautiful. Thanks again David.
fenderlikingood- Indeed...a real flute would be cool. I'm trying to stay away from synths on this one. Glad ya liked it Rick!
powderfinger- I've settled into a few habits when I sit down to work now. I can set up and break down really quickly and move through my software really efficianctly...so I get a lot done fast. But with every song I record, whether it's just a quick afternoon jam or a 3 day project, I always try some new idea with mic placement, or a new vocal tone, or whatever. And I try to learn that way.
Thanks for listening to it.
crawdad- no no...I didn't say this was a ruffie...but I am still working out my thoughts on it, instrumentally, lyrically, etc.
Synth optional. Just depends if you want any contrasting textures, which might open up new possiblilities in a couple sections.
Exactly my thoughts. The trick is how to bridge those sections once you've "contaminated" the arrangement with synths. They'd have to be very high quality samples to
really pull it off. So I agree....less is more here. Thank you for the very kind compliments too by the way.
And for listening.
dobroLately I'm beginning to detect a lot of parrallels in our musical interests, dobro. Or maybe you've just heard everything and I'm still just beginning to hear. Either way, I dig your music tremendously. And I'm always interested in the things you point out in my threads...because they're usually things I paid special attention to in recording them.
And at 3.02, it's pop radio ready. LOL
ya I'm sure they'll spin me right next to Britney Spears in heavy rotation.
Thanks dobro.
fprod south- I'm easing into the Les Pauls there. If I start mixing them loud, I'll start to hear them as weak at any lower level. I want to hear how they sound after a few days now that I've raised the overall low end a bit. I'm paranoid. I may take your suggestion though...thanks for that. I hope I improved the snare too. I cut some 1K area. Ya don't get me wrong...the Seagulls are GREAT for the money. But with decent mics, you begin to hear the flaws more clearly. Thanks man!
erichenryus- hope it works for you. This may have a melody you can accept
or maybe not...
dtb- dtb rocks.
muzeman- Glad you liked it Pete!
Pedullist- never heard of them Thought Industry. Cool name though. I'll look for some. I took care of that harmony....
bad, bad, bad, bad... Thanks man.
davelivinstone- Dave I'll post the lyrics after this. Thanks for listening Dave!
Track Rat- Sweet! Glad ya liked it.
Mary Pop...I mean twist- You're very right about the guitar. I didn't mean to knock Seagulls. I had one a few years ago, that just had this warmth that I haven't found since. I thought I had it in this one until I miked it. Frustrated, that's all. I know it's not horrible. No you can't beat them for the money. Thanks for letting me clarify that. They're a great company. Thanks for checking another tune out, twist.
Noodlehoss- agreed. I think the synth would detract. Thanks for the input!
Thanks again guys! Hope they're weren't too many typos cuz I'm not gonna proofread all that.
I need some water.
