Let me kvetch--on Friday night, the Patons closed up shop and went off to their motel really early--shortly after 2 a.m., all because they had to get up at 10 a.m. the next morning and perform all day while manning the Folk Legacy booth in between workshops. Where is their boundless youthful energy? Just because Sandy is a septagenarian, he expects us to swallow the "I'm getting old and need my sleep..." line? Those two are too much a treasure trove of fine songs that need to be shared to be allowed to sleep at a festival.

In all seriousness, a job well done, Sandy and Caroline! Great singing, fine song-circle leading, and wonderful hosting of all the Mudcatters, introducing us all to one another. Thanks for everything!

--Charlie Baum