Interesting Chris, it makes you think of a beer stein but to me it said communion chalice. It looks good Glenn, however I I honestly think the lid seems awkward. Maybe if instead of flaring out you would have rounded it off it would flow a bit better. Still, I would gladly have traded with you.
Philip & Chris, I agree with your lid comments. It didn't quite turn out as planned. Originally I had the lid more domed and it looked better, IMO. Until I got a catch and had trouble with some tear out. I also had a different finial but ended up reducing it after another catch. I am not happy with the finial as it turned out but I think a larger finial would draw even more attention to the awkward lid.
Funny that you mention beer, Chris. I also enjoy homebrewing (and drinking homebrew)
Tom, My camera is a Canon Power Shot S2IS 5.0 megapixel camera. Just got it this spring. Its not a cheap camera (~$350) but we got gift certificates at work for being safe. That greatly reduced my end cost.