Just saw this. . . thanks, Ms. Harp (blush blush) we had a wonderful time there seeing old friends, making lots of new ones (especially for Eileen and Kellie, who had never been there before) and, as stated, garnering lots of ribbons.

The way it happened: Presidents' Day weekend Phila had two feet of snow. Kellie and Pete are looking out at the swirling flakes and I mused "you know, the Florida Old Time Music Championships are in early April and Tracy (Schwarz) and Ginny (Hawker) are Guests of Honor. . . wouldn't it be wonderful to start the outdoor festival season early?"
Kellie: Think Eileen would go and we could go as a band?
Pete: Let's call her. I bet she'll be home. . . she won't be any place else
Eileen: YES!!!! Anywhere it's warm!

Special Mention should be made for our friend and fellow musician Steve Senderoff, who played harmonica with us in the string band contest (and who took our guitars back with us by minivan, so we didn't have to trust US Airways' baggage handlink skills)

ANY 'Catter within reach of Dade City FLorida should consider going to this. (first weekend of April) It's a WONDERFUL festival and good reason to do lots of jamming. We hope to be back next year maybe even with more friends. . .