Just home, me. Kendall was kind enough to come early for some hugs before heading home to peace and quiet. Thanks, Kendall.

Tom's beef stew was delicious (lots of mushrooms, gnu.) I saw chili too, a mixed salad, and Jason's delectable quiche as well as many kinds of good cheese, homemade bread, dessert goodies, strawberries and Clementine oranges.

Deb sang a wonderful variety of songs and managed the unruly members of the audience with skill and humor. Ask her about her folding guitar with the beautiful tone when it's your turn to hear her sing.

Charley Noble played his banjo and sang a charming song whose title I missed while in the kitchen. Hunt and Animaterra played/sang a couple of bluesy numbers, too. I sang "New Hampshire Spring" before I left- a song I had just finished a week before the fire, and one that would have been in ashes like most of the others except that I had sent the lyrics to a couple of trusted friends. I'm finding singing difficult these days- I'll do better another time.

Thank you to Mary for another lovely night, and Deb for the music. It was a treat to finally meet Animaterra and her Hunt (thank you both for the special gift), Cuillion, Sue - oh dear, I've forgotten some new names already- and to see Tami, Jason, Jeri, Kendall, TRUBRIT, and Tom.
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