My favorite performer was definitely Elizabeth LaPrelle. Her voice is truly a gift and she is a joy to hear. There was the usual abundance of wonderful music all weekend, much of it from people I never heard of before. Paul McKenna, lead singer/guitarist in a Scottish band was also a delight to hear. Enjoyed hearing Deb Cowan again, laughed at John Roberts' witty MC work and songs, was surprised at how funny Brian Peters was, having never heard him before and expecting just ballads. (e.g. he said he was doing an hour and a half program of ballads, and hoped to get in at least 3).

Many great musical moments, including the informal old-time and Celtic jams I recorded snippets of and put up on Facebook. Loved the Southern Old-Time Chestnuts tribute to Mike Seeger with Elizabeth LaPrelle, Cathy Barton & Dave Para, Mark Horowitz, Allan Kaufman, et al. Oh, Kim & Reggie Harris put on a terrific show to close out Saturday night, but I was especially impressed with the percussionist (me, a bluegrasser) who accompanied them - truly outstanding.

Caught Kendall and Susan and Dick on the iPhone camera, also on fb on the Mudcat group page. Saw several other Mudcats, hugged a few, shed a tear with Caroline Paton, ate way too much from the English bakery booth (gigantic peanut butter filled moon pies?? Are you kidding me??) and every other calorie I could find up and down the vendor row. Had a great time. Will be coherenter tomorrow...