40 years pro bass player new to the ukulele, great joy! I'm hooked.
Welcome to UU, heavyg. We already have something in common: I love Bass Pro Shops. I can spend all day looking at carabiners. lol
Nurpin (Chris) on UU Forums is in Vermont. I think he works in a music store there.
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/member.php?15569-Nuprin