Oh, that skiffle workshop was definitely the best musical fun I've had in years and years. Thanks Max, and Jim! Jim (JAB/Gutbucketeer) has been uncovering his musical soul over the past few years, and it gets better all the time. He's bringing this wonderful music back to life for people, and his spirit of fun is so infectious. And the tune he did on the washtub bass in the blues workshop was just right. I would have spent a whole weekend on the porch with you, Max, Pene Azul and Janie finding tunes that fit all those wonderful weirdo instruments. Could we add a skiffle porch jam next year? Seems the right place for it.

How could I forget Ebbie! I missed you to say goodbye, and to tell you how much I enjoyed your smile this weekend. Folks, she sat on the edges a bit, but clearly enjoyed the music, and was seen playing along in the tv room Sunday, lost in the music. Come back!

MTed, I didn't know that was your song. It is a heart-stopper, and very important for people to hear. Will you share it? Mick, I thought your delivery was right on.

Another favorite moment: At a certain point I felt so overwhelmed, I told someone it's like drinking from a firehose for someone who doesn't have much music in 'real' life. I walked up the big quiet hill for some silence, and heard waltz strains from the gym. Now, not being a dancer or the player of anything BUT the kazoo, I hadn't paid attention to that on the schedule, but when I went in and heard the music, I just melted. Laid down on a bench in the corner, and drifted along with the most beautiful music I think I've ever heard. Fiddles, bass, harp, piano, concertina, and dancing feet gliding in, out and around. Just lovely...

Dani