Mudjack and I worked for months and months putting together a tribute to Jim Ringer for the Mary McCaslin concert we had in Toledo Oregon last Friday. I did the Title cut from the album "Waiting For The Hard Times to Go", Mudjack did "Every Bush And Tree" and we sang "Paradise" Together. I wanted so much to do "Californa Joe" but my brain couldn't get all the verses together in the time allowed. But Art, you're so right; one of the best story songs I've heard and Jim was and is the real thing. We had a great concert and I'm still on a musical high because of Mary, Jim"s songs and being able to share the stage with Mudjack for one fine evening of unforgettable music.... And thank you Barbara (Blessing) and Mark for being there......