Duane & I had a great day--I heard some lovely music from good friends & he took greetings for the Patons at the Folk Legacy stand (also some money for cd sales, which is appreciated! Don't forget--you can always order from Folk Legacy online, too--www.Folk-Legacy.com, email Sandy at sandy@folk-legacy.com, or have a chat with Caroline at 1-800-836-0901)! It didn't surprise us at all to see how loved & appreciated the Patons are by so many folks!

My day--I sang with Animaterra's chorus (As usual, there was no time to talk, just a brief hug. Guess it's back to email, Allison!). Enjoyed hearing Robbie Wedeen w/ Drew Smith & a lovely mandolin player whose name I can't remember. Wonderful set w/ Pamela (Goddard)from Ithica & Dave Ruch & also heard Dave do a set on songs of New York, joined by Jeff Davis & Jerry Epstein. Wonderful concert by John Roberts that filled the auditorium! The festival staff did a better job, this year, w/ scheduling. Only 2/3 of the Short Sisters were, bodily, present, but they did an amusing & entertaining concert, nonetheless!

Today, I plan to do Sacred Harp singing in the am & hear Jeff Davis. Other than that, I think I'll keep Duane company at the stand. It's been great to see Jacqui, the 'Chucks, Jeri, Animaterra, Dick & Susan at CAMSCO, the Shaws, Suffet & his wife, & probably others to whom I owe an apology for forgetting!

best to all,

bbc