Hi U.D.:

You "lecture" with authority and compassion... because here in West Mayberry, all we have is a Marching Band (much talent, I might add)... and a Kazoo Ensemble for Saturday Nights on the Square. LOL!

Yep, you are one lucky man... and we are richer and better informed because of your talent... and recognition of things requiring talent.

Ft. Worth and the Cliburne Competition are not too far away. Maybe I'll add that to my bucket list. A return to Nashville is out of the question.

Merry Christmas, ----West Mayberry Dave