P,J.---Please keep in mind, as Mark Twain said, "90% of life is just showing up!"---good advice for what to expect out on the hot dusty folk circuit. (That and more fast food than anyone ought to consume.) ;-)
All kidding aside, I'm envious as hell. It's just the start of a fine adventure with all kinds of glorious stuff (even music) in front of you. Congratulations.
One other thing----never buy fresh fish from a truck with Oklahoma plates!
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