It was great to see you at the chantey sing. Charley sang his version of a C. Fox Smith poem about Shanghai Brown (the poem title escapes me) and it is a gem. Charley was modest about the originality of his melody, having been inspired by several other melodies in order to compose it. I liken that to a dish: the ingredients are already there but it's the cook who puts them together and makes them into a signature dish. So, I would give Charley his due for composing a fine melody to go with the poem.

There were actually almost 200 people counted at the chantey sing, Charley. It is amazing how many people fit down there. Amos - I hope you can get to the chantey sing if your next trip up this way coincides with the 1st Saturday of the month.

Chanteyranger