Thanks Agentzh,

I initially wanted to right a direct socket connection with Cassandra, but their protocol is not well documented. Looks like I get to figure out how Thrift works. It may also may make upgrades a bit tricky :D

Bottom line is that I need high performance, and I am really concerned that Thrift is going to get in the way.

Well let me take a look figuring out what the heck this Thrift client is actually doing.

Thanks for the advice. I am sure it is not going to be the last time I ask.

Now the true question is lua or c ...

Chris