On Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:35:37 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:

Make that 'dire straits'
?$#*!? Playbook!

Maybe reading what you write would be a good thing. But, that does remind me of a nice song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAg8NGTZf_g

And, if you've got some time, here is a spectacular show!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tQhNuaLKv4