Hey all. Just got back from a get-together with the cousins I hadn't seen much of until my dad passed away last year. I found out that one of my cousins plays a gig about 30 minutes from my house every year and I never knew about it! Went to her concert last night and was told that they do a day-long "bash" at another cousin's house the day after the concert and could I please come? I had to beg, but my boss let me out early and I had a lovely afternoon. Sitting around in Nan's backyard with good people, good food and good music. The songs ranged from hymns and gospel to Johnny Faw ballads to Patsy Cline. And I had to promise before I left that I'd make sure to have the whole day off next year.

I'm still walking on air!