Snoop, the man said he didn't have a buddy cord, he didn't say he didn't have an instructor. I believe he was saying he had an instructor, but no buddy cord. "if you're lucky, your lesson on Monday may be your last". What does that mean. This forum is for encouraging new beginners. This man has an instructor, no buddy cord, and a real concern--and you reply with something like that. I'm glad you were not my instructor.