And how are you at fermented pickles? (I have a friend who is agonizing over making pickles without vinegar.)
And as far as ignorance, my (and my DH's too) opinion is that no one knows everything and you can learn something new from anyone, if you just take the time to listen. Makes no matter what their age, basic intelligence, or level of education. Everyone knows something that I don't. (Heh, not too high a watermark, there.
)