I was at Borealis until about 9:15. It was great to see some Mudcatters, I've been out of the loop for a while. I finally got to meet Big Mick, and he is both. I was hoping to be able to stay for his performance, but I caught it in the car on the way back home. Very nice.

I was struck by just how many people have so much love and admiration for Rick and Heather, and rightly so. It is an added bonus that so many of them are remarkably talented and were so willing to participate in this evening. Rick and all the other people who phoned in came through loud and clear. I was amazed at how many now pro performers started with "Rick taught me to...". Boy, was the Globe ever spanned tonight.

Rick, sorry that you couldn't turnip in person. Nice job on the CD. Paul, it was nice to meet you and thank you for making sure that this got out.

Willie-O, I'm pretty sure that Mick said he was staying until Wednesday. I'm sure he will read your post and hook up with you.