Well I met BanjoRay at the Festival - turns out I camped right next to him totally by accident (out of about 3,000 people there). Asked him if he knew a banjo playing Englishman; he said he was a banjo playing Englishman; so I asked if he was BanjoRay and he said yes - it was easy!   We camped next to each other for five nights, jammed and had a great time.   Ray and his mates entered the trad band contest as the Red Coat Ramblers and tied us for 7th place - well ... us and 29 other groups, since they only announced the top 6.   If I can figure out a way to get the few photos I took posted I will.   

Didnt run into sister Annie that I know of - there were quite a few gals with fiddle, guitar and bass. She may have been down with the rowdy crowd at the bottom of the hill! Maybe next year.

It was a good festival but it seemed to be best if you already knew a bunch of people there. Some of the jams were a bit closed to strangers - although you could always find someone to play with.   The contests were great - some fantastic talent and groups including some of the real old timers several of whom acquitted themselves very well.

Russ - I agree about it being the best Clifftop ever, but it was my first.