Let me tell you my opinion on Art Thieme. We have only twice, the first time being in 1982, and the next perhaps 10 years later, I can't remember exactly.   So, twice in twenty years. Yet, through e-mail, tape and letter exchange, and the Mudcat, I feel as though we are lifelong friends. Art exemplifies everything that I want a singer of folk songs to be. He also exemplifies every thing I think a human being should be. One day Elaine and I (she loves him too) hope to get to Illinois to visit Art and Carol and thank them in person for the gifts of music and friendship. For now I'll just send thoughts via Mudcat. But watch out you Thieme's, we'll be knocking on your door one of these days. Burl