Well, first, Bert, it's not a Spaw dulcimer, much as I would love it to be, BUT it is because of him that I got it and if ya'll remember when he and LeeJ were hotrodding in that one Tavern thread, he was "Peaches", so...that why "he", my dulcimer, is named Peaches, in Spaw's honour!

Amergin, thanks, the whole lot of you were there, in my mind and heart. It was such a peaceful and soothing setting...I could just sit there and play myself into a meditative state it is that nice of a space.

No touring dates, no concerts, ya buggah!**BG**

But, to answer you each, I will be going in at least once per week to play for an hour or so, except next week as I will be away. I have given them my card with phone number and instruction to call me whenever and if ever someone feels an immediate and real need to some soothing strumming. I can feel this is a direction I am to move into and it something I want to do, so...it becomes much less effort, which is also good for me. At least I wasn't the only one with an oxygen bottle by my side!**BG**

Bonnie, you're right, I've practised so much in the past week, my hands cramped up last night! But, the tunes are coming in an order which seems to be pleasing and nicely segued, so...I should keep sounding better and better, as I learn more, too.

Thanks, Jeff, very much, I playedsongs that I know well and am comfortable with:

Holy Manna
Country Roads
Aunt Rhoady
Missouri Waltz
Irish Lullabye
Ode to Joy
Simple Gifts
Amazing Grace
Walking in the Light
The Seine
Been Ridin'
Wayward Wind
Early One Morning
Tell Me Why
Colorado trail
Yosha and Josha
Down in the Valley.

I segue, just naturally, from Holy Manna into some old hymn of something that I do not know the name of, but it is a perfect fit, then it slides right into Country Roads. When I have time, I'll post the dulcimer frets/tabs for it and maybe someone can identify it. I think the words are something about "What ?? is this, who lays to rest, etc." **BG**

THANKS!!