This story got me right where it counts.
Your narrative and story-telling is to my untrained eye exceptional and I really empathized with that little kid plying his budding business in the snow.
Plus there are certainly lessons to be learnt from the experience shared. You may have taken a long time to take on Bill's teachings - but they hit home eventually - and that is what matters. :c)
This has my vote.
Thank you for your kind comments and support. Life certainly is a continuous education.