Just ran into Tim at lunch time and heard the news or the rumor. I ran up here as fast as I could to sort it all out hoping it wasn't true. I knew I could find out on mudcat so thank you all for providing a safe place.

Rick Spencer said to me last year, "You're among royalty here" at the Sea Music Festival, pointing to Heather Wood, the Hugills,the Clancy Legacy, Bob Webb, the Johnson Girls, and so many others. Barry, you are royalty. You are a great musician but always made me, the newbie of the Barnacle group, feel warmly welcomed whether we were performing in Mystic or at NEFFA or in New City, NY. You set me, the shy one, at ease with your warm smile and friendship.

I will greatly miss you and was looking forward to seeing you at the next gig.