Dear Rick,

It wonders me how often I look in my banjo and think fondly of the gift you gave me that nite in your garden a few years ago. When you gifted me that Fielding Banjo mute were you telling me something I should know?

I can't tell you how much those few short hours are in my memory. How great it was to have a musician of your caliber play with a musician of mine and make me feel equal and not awkward. Thats the mark of a teacher you know.

My banjo deserved your hands upon it if only to show me how well it could be played.

I'm sorry the bracelet didn't work as well as we hoped.

Don