Yes, Wolfgang, fine job. "Mackinac" IS pronounced "Mackinaw" --- just one of the quirks o' language.

And rich r, It's good to know how to spell "Epoufette". We couldn't find it on a map. As I told Kat, I was just guessing. I could've called Craig---but he's been busy going for his doctorate. I do wish that he would make a record. He's written so many wonderful songs. I was the first person to record 3 of his songs---"THE KEWEENAW LIGHT" (pronounced Keewenaw: go figure), "FIRE IN THE JACKPINES" and this one.

The Keweenaw Peninsula sticks up from the south shore of Lake Superior like a hitchiker's thumb.

Did I say "iron" ???? Sorry Kat ! I meant COPPER !!! The Keweenaw Peninsula is just about solid copper. The iron was up there too--mostly at the southern / east end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan----an area called the GOGEBIC RANGE----near the towns of Ironwood and Bessemer and Montreal. There used to be a wonderful festival in Ironwood --- the North Country Folk Festival. Left me with some fine memories.

Wolfgang, I've been told that if I was in Germany my name would be pronounced "TEE-MUH" or "TEE-MA". Is that correct?

All the best,

Art Thieme