Home in one piece. As usual Chanteyranger put on one hell of an event. Great places to play, great acts brought together, outstanding food and drink, and a huge chantey session at the end of it all.

My only gripe is that I couldn't make it around to see everyone else who played aboard Balclutha, at the mid-pier stage, or at the entrance to the park.

We were lucky enough to appear on the mid pier stage between Holdstock and MacLoed and the Georgia Sea Island Singers. What a treat.

M'cats Radriano, RiGGy, Chanteyranger, and Melani held forth on stages and at the chantey session. It's likely that others were there and I missed them as there was so much going on.

My favorite memory of the day is the final event on the mid pier stage
where all the acts showed up to sing together. Faking harmonies and hanging out with Lou Killen and John Roberts (who annoy each other on stage like a couple of nine year olds) is as much fun as you can imagine. We were very lucky.

John Roberts has been a big influence on Oak Ash & Thorn over the years, and though the partners knew him of old, this was our first meeting. It wasn't long before we were laughing, singing, and elbowing each other in the ribs. Great guy.

It was a great day and we're lucky to have been there. Thanks to Chanteyranger and everyone who worked so hard to make this a huge success. Come see it next year. The left coast knows about chanteys too.

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