Mellotronists

oh, BROTHER what a topic to entertain during the spells of inactivity 
between pertinent postings, but I see lots of comedy potential here. 
Raising young Mellotrons I'm sure is no easy task. The eight-second 
temper tantrums. Child-proofing the electrical outlets. Wanting to 
play when it's raining outside. Taking the top off during 
feedings. "changing" them. Carseats when traveling--and then later on-
-acne, peer pressure, staying out late, first job in a recording 
studio at minimum wage, etc. etc. etc.

"First, you got to plug the male into the female..." - The Firesign 
Theater, 1970