Actually, standard pitch surface mount can be easier to deal with than PTH. Needs slightly different mind-, skill- and tool- sets, but removing solder and cleaning pads after a component removal is incredibly easy compared to PTH.

It's that whole mind-set thing I have a problem with.. Havining none, I can't change it easily.

Me.
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Mike 'Fox' Morrey 128BPM@124MPH. Love it! 2002 BRG Mini Cooper