I was disappointed that Meixner, Jeri, Duane, and a couple other 'catters had to leave the Saturday night session before I got to them. I was trying to encourage others to participate, then, when I looked around to where Jeri and Don were sitting, they were gone! Next year, friends, stay with us, please.

Caroline and I once had a signer explain to us how he had signed a particularly long and complex word. He said he simply signed "long word, starts with p" and let it go at that.

I thought it was a splendid festival and Dean is right -- Andy is one of the best organizers in the business. Her festivals have all been well run. Her volunteers are always great and never become officious. I've been to festivals at which a volunteer is given a small area of responsibility and instantly becomes an emperor. That doesn't seem to happen with Andy's crew. They deserve a lot of praise.

Sandy