We had a great time last year and the weather looks good for another fine weekend with nice warm temperatures at night. One cool thing about this festival is we camp by the frog pond. I cannot believe how loud and low a bull frog can get. I swear they were changing notes to follow the songs we were playing.
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| frog pond behind Bruce |
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| photos of us on stage by Eileen Anderson |
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| The Old Time Bluegrass Singers |
Sadly Elise Laflamme is busy this weekend, so if I blow a bass ending to a song (like I did last year) I sure hope someone steps up and yells "nailed it" (or as I learned this spring, Yoku Yatta a Japanese near equivalent, remember they don't really have sarcasm in Japan).
Lots of friends have bands playing at Mineral Springs as well, and we're looking forward to camping and staying up picking with them.
Hoping to get to Mineral Springs early afternoon to setup and enjoy some leisure time by the pond before we're off to New Haven tonight.
New Haven
First though we're off to New Haven CT Friday night after setting up camp at the festival. There's a Hoedown happening in Bruce's old stomping grounds. Cafe Nine is hosting and there are 3 bands on the lineup (we're first at 9pm). We are going to find us some of that fine New Haven pizza while down there.
Second Cousin Curly
Finally, Second Cousin Curly has posted his final Hot Mustard post. You can find it here. Below is Curly's video. Thanks for the attention Curly!
Cupcakes
And finally, as Curly mentions, we're at the Night of 1000 Cupcakes again this year in Jaffrey NH. It was hot enough to melt cupcakes last time, and it should be fun again. |
| April, getting ready enjoy some tasty treats |
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| winners of the cupcake contest |
