[pct-l] Musical instruments, stoves

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

I have a few questions.

Would you be offended if a fellow hiker brought and played a musical  
instrument like a flute or a strumstick?
I have an alcohol stove (like the tuna can style) but I've never used  
it except to test it. Seems like it takes a lot of fuel and poses a  
hazard of burning yourself easily. Do you find the quantity of fuel  
needed for a hot breakfast and hot dinner each day to be excessive?  
About how much on average do you have to carry around?
I also have a Sierra stove that burns wood so all you need to do is  
gather a few little sticks and carry a spare battery. But it's messy  
and bulky.
Which do you think is the better option? Wood stove or alcohol?