Ahhhhhh....Barbequeing.....if any Mudcatter has had an influence on me in that direction it was Doug R. (remember all that talk about his smoker?). Don't worry though kat, even though I'm Barbequing up a storm, and even have an apron(!!) I'm not joining the Republican Party (or Canadian equivalent)

T'was great to meet Don.....and lemme tell you a few things about the guy (other than that he's 'quick', talented, generous, and smiles)....

....most of us have known for a while about his adventures with power saws and fingers.....but that's just the beginning. Apparently Don has always had a bit of a daredevil mentality and has broken more body parts than I can name!

P.S. He is a wonderful silversmith, and we are currently wearing examples of his art. If ya have a verrry special person on yer gift list, you should give Don a PM.

The "Dutchess of Argyle" (nee Linda Docherty McKissock), "Mcknees" on Mudcat, is enjoying her stay, and is probably wondering by now if I do ANY work at all!! She's caught me between concerts, and sometimes it looks like my students just drop by for socializing!

Cheers, Don. Hope to see you again! By the way he's got a nice Ode banjo (and is a wicked frailer) and a 'Mississippi John Hurt' Guild.

Rick