Thanks for the concern, billybob. My back is coming along. Got a rough throat from a cold too, but I went to Men's Chorus practice tonight and my voice and back both loosened up to the point where I pretty much forgot about them. We're getting ready for a concert at the end of the month and we sang tonight with a jazz trio led by a brilliant young pianist. We're doing Oh Happy Day with him, and His Eye Is On The Sparrow, with a saxophone duet added. Really exciting stuff. The Messengers are guests, too so it will be a great night.

Been a slow day at the table, as happens. I've been excited checking my e-mails as our CD is now on the internet and I'm getting inquiries from places I never suspected... sent a prom copy off to someone in Poland who has a radio show, and one to a blues critic in England who will review the CD for severtal magazines... and one to Florida to a promoter down there who likes our sound. Small potatoes, admittedly, but fun.

I see my buddy Jimmy is in Venice. I'll have to invite him to stop by for a cup a when he gets back..

Bedtime's a comin'..

Jerry