Mary .... I'll check that out also. I hear from Miken that you hosted a very good festival. You are to be congradulated!

Laurel ... No, I lost track of her years ago. Isn't that way it goes. But I recently have some leads on her and I fully intend to have a "kavi kuppa" (cup of coffee) with her and introduce her to "bride Judy."

In researching for this story, I'm reminded of just what horrors those early seafarers survived. This was NOT the only tale I well remember. Thanks for all you interest! CHEERS, Bob