My sister's (wee redhead, third from the left) group, The Pyrates Royale, has a link to Mudcat on their website. I was visiting my parents' house at the same time she was in July 2000, and I wanted to find some European circus music to play on my accordion. She brought up her site, showed me the link, and gave me a short lesson on how to post. Prior to then, I was an internet virgin.

Through the Mudcat, and the people I've gotten to know here, my life has changed completely from what it was before. And that includes the wonderful help I've recieved in becoming a better accordion player.