Still No Go

OK, I ended up purchasing the creme brulee style torch-- but only because there were no alternatives. So I have the BUTANE torch, but there is no place to buy the butane. For some inexplicable reason, they ship them empty. I am ready to hit the bike shop and have them remove the cog--- and I will return this useless torch. It is a mere child's toy.

I discovered this blog- Bike Snob. Despite its name, it is quite excellent and very well written.