Charmion and I are ensconced in the Howard Johnson's in Bristol, VA en route to the Chickamauga battlefield, and from there to the Tennessee Fall Homecoming. We enjoyed a jam with some friendly folks at a coffee shop on State Street. Tomorrow we intend to have breakfast at Hank Williams' favourite burger joint. Another great Getaway. There were too many good times to pick out particular hghlights, but I am very grateful for the chance to lead a workshop wih Nancy King and learn one of the most gruesome verses of Frankie and Johnnie I have ever heard (composed by Nancy and her colllege room mate).

cheers to all

Edmund