Oh yeah - NOW I remember what question she asked. $7 bill, and she asked if I wanted change from my $20. I think I even smiled while I was nodding and singing. I was having so much fun I was completely oblivious. Well, I knew she was upset about something, just didn't think it was US. The lunch waitress was great - comfortable and fearless. Wish I'd ordered desert from her so I could have given her another tip. (BTW, I hear I'm known as "Stilton-burger" now.)

SINS, I can't play most things with strings, but I can fake almost anything! Seriously, I learned banjo somewhat before any other instrument. Brett brought his new 12-string - great guitar for the price, and Kendall brought his Fairbanks banjo - gentle, rich "plonky" (does anyone know what I mean by that?) sound.

I am going to have to go on a serious bookstore quest for C.F. Smith books. I hope Gina hasn't bought all of them.