Doob check out TC Electronic. They make really light weight stuff. I had one of their amps for a few weeks. I thought it kicked ass. Here's a 250w 1 15" and it only weighs 39 lbs.
Pretty good price too.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/TC-Electronic-BG250-115-250W-1x15--Bass-Combo-Amp-with-2-TonePrint-Slots-109318162-i3225352.gc
And yeah, about moving, we have been talking about it for years and it's finally go time. Well, next year. Funny you mention drought. Doob, I've been strapped with guilt for using water as long as I can remember. Cali has been in a drought my whole life (at least that's what they say). If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down. Anyways, it's a huge reason I feel so good back where it's humid. I don't feel like part of a huge problem turning on a faucet, or taking a long shower. I judge others using water, talk to businesses about changing their sprinkler timing, etc. Something I couldn't believe when i heard it... you can just dig a hole in the ground and it will fill up with water, be it from rain or ground water, whatever... that's not something that happens in the desert.
Things seem very alive where there is water. It's vibrant. It's exciting.
And whodat... no need to feel bad saying how special you are. Most of us people in the 600 are. Most of us are people that others would love to have in their lives. That's what makes it so great that we get to share each others company. I'm lucky to have you guys in my life, and I'm glad to share myself with the likes of you all.
About guitars, I bought another one. It's an Ibanez 8 string. I'm venturing into undiscovered territory. I'm stoked to see what I come up with having extra range. I'm also starting another one of the online courses I've been taking. Not sure if I shared here... called Coursera.org... bunch of free classes. The one I'm doing is called developing your musicianship. It's not too late to join this session... or you could wait for next time.
I sold my jeep yesterday, so we are down to 1 car and 4 cats. Quite different from a month ago. We are to have 2 yard sales in August, so things should look quite different after those. Things are a changin.