Happy to report that Judy and I safely arrive in San Francisco, and managed to connect with Richard , Chantyranger and the rest of the gang aboard the Thayer Saturday night. Must of been 60 or 70 folks stuffed into the hold, taking turns leading songs. I was pleased to learn that $7 or 8 million has been approved by the feds to renovate the Thayer, which at this point needs much more than band-aids and duct-tape. We also got a chance to search out relics of the Old Barbary Coast, locating the Hippodrone and the Old Ship Saloon. We certainly enjoyed some fine Italian food at Fior d'Italia and a beer at the Vesuvio's Cafe. We located Spec's but we really felt we needed a critical mass before proceeding within...Luckily we'll be back in San Francisco this week-end for another round, and a music swap at the San Francisco Folk Club saturday afternoon and a shanty party at Richard's on Sunday afternoon.

Cheerily for now,
Charley Noble