Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

Hello Shakuhachists,
We just got our first, a large bore Perry Yung 2.4, and could not be happier, tho kats hands  need a smaller one; Duets are sure to be a delight. Still at the happy stage where just producing sounds at all feels wonderful. robs blood pressure is much lower after a week of daily blowing, with no other lifestyle changes.
No teacher on the horizon here in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Thats fine for now, tho we are certainly open to all the help we can get in the long run.
We are very interested in all aspects of Shakuhatchi culture, as well as bamboo in general.
Thanks everyone,
rob+kat