I've been coming here just a short time, but I have already begun to feel close to this group. The Mudcat reminds me of a neighborhood pub where you can drop in, participate in all of the conversations at once, and leave and come back, picking up where you left off. (Were there enough commas in that sentence?) I think it's a great mix of serious music scholarship and outrageous silliness with a large dash of mutual support thrown in for good measure. I hope to meet some of you in person someday.