Hey, all...
Tears started falling while I sat at the piano Sunday night, before
a single goodbye was even uttered. Mags and Brei stood on each side of me
right after I sputtered- I don't want to go home. They told me I WAS home,
but,
another page was to be torn from the calender, bringing me back to the the
world from whence I came. Then I laughed and I cried at the same time...
But my world is not at all like the place I had just visited, where a look
from across
a room can spark a hug, a song, or conversation or better yet, start a
fantastic new adventure
sometimes refered to as friendship...
(And within each line here, you know there is a novel...)
Mags and Brei- Secrets and sharing songs- that's how are time began... I
love you guys so... and you know I do...
Leslie & Steve, our friendship has grown and deepened and expanded that I
can only say I love you
both! Thank you for letting me be a part of your music...
Alison- thanks for sharing your spunky fun-loving self with me!
Kay Ashley- my sister-friend! My soon to be partner in crime- I mean
rhyme... Walking on the beach with
you was delightful. (I haven't forgotten about oils and a bed...LOL) We have
to get more folk involved with the ganja line next year...
Stephanie...Thank you for sharing your music and talent... and yourself...
you touched me in a way that was so unexpected...
Willy the Snake- er, Shake... oh my Gawd! Sunday night was the highlight
for me... I will never hear Joni songs again
without imagining dreadlocks on her, you talented man, you...
Bob Muller! LOL! You sang great and thanks again for the collaboration! And
must add that I will be 'irreverant' with you anytime, anywhere...even if you
are straight... (Did I mention that you play a mean conga?) BTW, wanna hook up
in Jamaica, mon?
Jimmy, my longtime friend and brother, I will play Court & Spark for you
anytime... hugs...
Ashara... Thank you for everything... (Just pretend I wrote that a THOUSAND
times...but it still wouldn't be enough, or even
begin to convey my emotion...) Hugs, real big warm hugs...
Maggie, chef supreme, with hugs so delicious!
Pazman, you take my blues away... You are a walking jukebox, a delight and
it was so nice to see and hear you again!
Chuck E... awe, you inspire me fiecely! It was a joy to get to hang with
you! You rock with such quiet reserve...
besides being a kick ass musician!
Kate Bennett, I love your music, and thanks for playing Walking in Memphis
with me...
Hell- aw, hell! You are such a sweet woman! Thank you for the CD...
WallyK! (shrieking your name...) Thank you for the seed necklace-I will
treasure it, as well as our friendship...
Russ... San Francisco, anyone??? LoL- you put a smile on my face with your
humour and wit-luv ya!
Smurph- you were right about one thing: I never did get a pic of you that
wasn't posed! LOL! Hugs...BTW,my
swim trunks are still in your truck, and could you send them to me? (Okay
okay, don't read ANYTHING into that now! Yea
you- whoever is reading this right now...)
Chris Marshall- aw, man! You are so cool! Thanks for playing bass with me.
If you ever want to again...
Victor! It was so frickin' cool to do music with you this year! AH! Let's
plan ahead for next year, huh?
Les Irvin, godfather... what else is there to say..
Sharon- thanks for the songs, the laughs, and the gifts!
Jody! Party girl, and lover of all things fun... How can you move so far
away from me! Waaaah!
Lama, thanks for shooting so many pics!
Amy: beautiful set, beautiful woman...
John Van Tiel- chocolate thank you's!
Anne Sandstrom: much love and healing...
Claude, Rose, Lorie Frye- all such wonderful, wonderful ladies of the
Canyon...
Gregg- thanks for your CD
Hey there, Kakki girl! Sheesh, where was MY martini??? ;-)
Catherine: thanks for the MA Highway Adventure- LOL! (see her previous
post...)
Pearl and Steve, it was great to see you again and thanks for the story
that you shared at dinner on Sunday...
and thanks for the transportation and the pic from Pazfest- it was greatly
appreciated...
Patrick- sorry I didn't get to talk to you more...
Kerry, I can't marry you, no matter what Jimmy says. What would Ross say?
Thanks for flying with me, and bein' the coolest
roomate...
Nikki, thank you for 'dragging me out on the dancefloor'! It was a high
point for me!
Stephen, you know I loved your jammies... ;-) You are a sweet, handsome
man... thanks for the Joni stories!
Susan, it was a pleasure...
Donna, you sassy wild woman! Why didn't you stick your nose in and do a few
songs for us? (And yes, it's okay to hug me...)
Sue Mc, Great to meet you! Let's talk more, okay?
Les Ross... Thank you for what you said to me before I left today... The
beach, your hugs, dinner, and the songs... I will miss you!
Yael... you have been on my mind all day. Thank you for the Crowded House
song: I'm sorry we never got to perform it,
especially when it is so fitting-
Hey now, hey now,
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now,
The world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
You know they won't win...
If I forgot anyone, forgive me...
hugs,
Steve
