I am astonished & tickled to see the incredible twists & turns my thread has inspired. Most of you are very insightful & thought provoking & thanks for your input. I just wish there weren't thousands of miles of wires between us, so we could eyeball each other & discuss in person what you have so generously shared with us via this great medium.... It is good to know that the music I love so much is alive & kickin'..Sure wish I was able to beam over to those sites you have talked about. Along those lines... Anybody from the Winnipeg area who knows anything about the Folk Festival this coming summer? I am planning on attending.. Any suggestions of what, or who to see, or where to go?...