There are just too many likeable folks to enumerate; probably as many as a hundred, maybe even more, who have become recognizable to me in various degrees, and whose comments I look forward to reading ~ and for so many different reasons! Some are scholars, some are comics; some are pros, some amateurs; some are elders who have made their places in folk music history, others are enthusiastic youngsters, etc. etc. etc.

Reading down through this long long thread, even as I got near the end, I'd see someone's name for the first time and think "Oh, yeah, right ~ him too!. (Or, her!!). Gave me a bit of perspective on my own fake name only being mentioned once. (Of course, I can gloat at bit, since the one person who thought to give me a nod was none other than the very-well-loved Jerry R.)

That said, I do have to jump on the bandwagon and give yet another shout-out to Max. The recent crisis certainly gave me pause, made me realize what an awesome responsibility he has taken on. Of course, the loss of our rambling conversations would be sad, but not earthshaking. Maintenance of the Digital Tradition, however ~ that's something else again: a serious responsibility and a truly important role in current and future world cultural history. Dead serious stuff, and way more responsibility than I would ever assume; my hat is off to Max, big time.