But the true joy was the people. I didn't get to talk with everyone who was there, but the exchanges of smiles and the feeling of family with everyone there was wonderful. It felt so good being there; and I think that is a reflection of our community here.
Another note I wanted to mention. A number of people put a lot of work into this event; and of course many of those who attended put a lot of work into packing up their instruments and loading up their rigs, the kind of work that goes into doing gigs as musicians. But as I was with her from Friday evening on, it became apparent to me that Mica had indeed put a lot of work into this gathering. And I now know firsthand that she is indefatigable. The direction signs that she made and tied to the trees up to the site, the little stickers and other details that she finished up late Friday night, the huge amount of food that she bought, set out, and attended to all day, all of the instruments that she loaded up from the shop. Thank you Mica!!! And thank you again to all who attended!
Oh; and the music! Wow! And there was no cover charge!
