Hi Jane, It is good to hear from you! I'm glad to hear that Merlefest was great again this year. I'm sorry to have missed seeing you. Hiking the AT is going well, though I miss Libba and the comforts of home. Today I'm in Ervin, TN, for a shower and a good night's sleep before pressing on tomorrow. The flowers along the AT have been beautiful. I know you could turn some of my photos into incredible paintings. Libba said that she enjoyed so much getting together with you, Meredith, English, Adam, and Kate. I hope we can all get together after my hike has been completed. Peace and Love, Jim