I've read that ozone depletion reduces the impact absorbing qualities of the plasti-foam liner in the ol' bucket. Don't know if that's really true, but, I drop mine sooner than that and always replace them after a big bonk on the tarmac.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
