Need Some Guitar Gear & Software...

Greetings from Seattle, LairCronies!  I've been making heavy use of my instruments, music and photo-editing software; and a few things need to be replaced, updated or upgraded--and here I am, in rather tight economic straits!  My guitar's gig bag and hard case both need replacing (just normal wear and tear, mind you; they haven't taken any intentional abuse); plus, I have some photo, music and video-editing software that require paid updating and/or upgrading.  You see, my main goal is to make sure my own songs get heard as widely as possible; so I've been making song videos for Youtube, as well as slideshow videos with music added.  And my current software is rather seriously out of date, especially the photo-editing and music-scoring varieties. 

So many people have been so encouraging of all my efforts that I want to keep going with both live performances and recorded songs in video format.  Plus, I'm learning to make more complex music videos by trial and error, that I want to share with friends, family, fellow musicians and the world at large!  Hence, my undying gratitude goes out to all who have and will support my creative efforts, as well as to all who create the resources I have and need to make my music-sharing possible--and fun!