To Joe Offer, and all the other shakers and movers: I'm going to suggest that this thread become "archieved" in the bowels of mudcat. I've noticed several things within this thread, and "lorna doones" posting just above, is a clear example. Merritt touched so many lives in so many ways. Look at the "poetry" that is being written. Quite grand.

And again, I also appreciate and enjoy everyone's kind and thoughtful comments.

Merrit's life, as a folksinger, represents something that is unique, as mudcat is unique. As the "Tales of Walt Robertson" thread was saved, I recommend this thread also. CHEERS to all. Bob(deckman)Nelson