This should have been posted very early this morning when we got in, but my server was down

Big Mick here. As you can tell from this post, it is now about 1:50 AM on Saturday morning. The evening started off a bit slow as far as musicians arriving. But the day was saved by a couple that are fans of the band. They showed up with 15 lbs. ( a little over a stone, FAIR ONE) of home made bangers. There was plenty of sweets, and such so we sat around and enjoyed the craic, and the food. Didn't take Bill and Allan long to find a set of darts and start a game. After a bit, Tom Verlin (mandolin player), Jim Goldsmith (guitar, fiddle and other things, most notably the husband of Darla), Jon Koeze (bass, guitar, 48 button concertina)and others joined us and we sat down and played music for three hours. Towards the end a piper stopped by with a couple of sets of Scottish Smallpipes. Bill and Allan, as they have everywhere, charmed the pants off of everyone. Bill proselytized, recruited, and swore in several new 'Catters. Oh yes, I almost forgot. One of our newest Mudcatters, IvanB, drove over from Lansing and we greatly enjoyed his company. Bill did "The Mermaid" and I see why everyone loves it so. I must learn it although I doubt I could do it as enjoyably as Bill. All in all I would say that our wandering Ambassadors of Mudcat were responsible for a wonderful and enjoyable evening. As I said before, they are a treasure. Enjoy them when they get there. And get Allen to tell you how he and the wee Ciara tried to string the aul Big Mick up. But I was too quick for them........LOL.

We are off tomorrow for a trip to Elderly, and then get them on their way to Toronto.

All the best,

Big Mick