The food was grim and the bathrooms less than clean. Sorcha, I agree.

The music and company and generosity and laughter outweighed any minor inconvenience. Meeting the Ducks and Ducklings and Dani's daughters was magic. The twins were singing harmony to Northern Tide while Dad and Mom performed on stage. With eyes glowing with pride Rowan turned to me and whispered "That's my Dad!"

Theresa is so full of life. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Her spirit - WOW! Is there a song she doesn't know? Then to see her upstaged by the demure Wakana - priceless.

Linda Goodman's emergence from her cocoon to share her wings with the rest of us - another WOW! InoBu in plain clothes vamping amid the well endowed ladies.

Charlie Baum's Rudolph followed by Rudolph/Amazing Grace.

Workshops - RiB's funny songs, Dave Diamond/Micca/Jacqui's parodies, pub songs, Helen's memorial with laughing crying friends and acquaintances sharing her music and life. Dick emoting Blood on the Saddle. Ron slogging thru Slowing Down To Lethargy, Dick Rogers waltzing the graceful KT around the lunch room, Dueling Banjos on banjo/kazoo, Irish Rebel songs in the Friday PM session, Mick and KoKo, Giok and Ewetopia,

Sorcha, I know you must have moments to share. Screw the food. What happy memories do you have? You were jamming outside the cafeteria - and?