Hi everyone! Yes Moonchild is very fine and having a wonderful time as are we all. Bill, Lorna and Allen C were here a day early which is fine with me. We had music way til 1:30 AM and were up and playing at 8:30am. Now they (they including my Honey) are off to our local music store to buy some strings. I'm here resting for a few moments. It's biting cold right now, but no snow. (Boo) Max, a music video is a wonderful idea!! Then others can enjoy the gatherings also and maybe, just maybe, it will inspire others to the next one in the spring or summer, whenever.

Everyone is welcome and I cannot wait to see all of you that are planning to be here. We have ton's of food, wine, beer (even the vile black stuff; I thought we should have some), and other imbibications (I just created a new word)

People can't ask me any more why I do this. I woke up this morning and we sat around the kitchen table discussing, well, everything, just like a BS thread, and then..they sat on the couch and each played, Allen C., then Bill did some old rock N' roll and recited a very funny poem, then Moonchild played a song she is learning. As I stood out in the kitchen straightening out, I thought this is why. Now, when I'm asked, I can tell why. Well, maybe not. Maybe you have to be here.

There is still time. We'll keep checking in and telling you how it's progressing. Up til now it's been wonderful.

Love, annap