Hi Barbara,

Sounds like you were in Roxbury. I wasn't, but a co-worker was and remembers Frank winning. From your post, though, I guess this means you probably won't be going to Morris.

Anyway, I have never competed so I can't really answer your question. It does seem that there is an awful lot of wait time involved, and I imagine that, for the performer, that wears thin quickly. Spectators, if they happen to be in a section where others are focused on the music, have it much better than the performers. I find that I usually have to move around a bit to find a spot where I can concentarte on listening to the music. While it can be an annoyance, I generally don't expect others to necessarily stop what they're doing (having their own fun) to accomodate me unless they are being downright offensive. Usually, though, they are talking and laughing which is giving them joy.

My suggestion: Stick with the hoots and coffehouses to perform and the contests to pop in for a listen.

Nice to see you here. It's been a while or we've been in different threads.

dw