While I was sitting in a Barcelona Spain club having a drink with my wife and some friends, The group that was playing that night came in and started to set up. I for one was quite surprised to see one of the guys come in with a 5 string and two guitars.

I told him I was surprised to see one here in Spain. At that time I wasn't aware of how far bluegrass had gone around the world. (My pre-mudcat days) I told him I was a beginner and just bought a good banjo to learn on. I then went back to my table. To My surprise he came over to the table with his Gibson, handed it to me and said Here warm it up for me and I'll see you in a bit.

What a joy, I played with it for about a half hour and then out of sheer concern that I would damage it, I gave it back to him and thanked him profusely. What a way to end a vacation

Sailor DAn