because I am near the center where Mudcat and the database began, I have met 35-40 either briefly or on a regular basis,,,most were very near what I expected....(and I had seen a few pics)

the big exception was Bert!...Somehow, as he was explaining about the sings he helps with in PA, I developed the image of a middle-aged American guy with whiteish-gray hair....(*grin*..sorry Bert)...when I met him, here was this lean fellow with reddish-blond long hair and a Brit accent....it was fine, and I like the revised image better,,,but...wow...I don't usually miss it that far