Charley, it better be May 26. I am flying in from NYC with a non-refundable ticket! Could have had an $88 Round Trip ticket if I could have waited until the last minute. Damn! Question: Is Shanty an acceptable spelling. I have books and records with it but the "professionals" here seem to prefer Chantey or Chanty. Cranky Yankee will have a fit if I tear the topsail AND mispell chanty/shanty.