Hey guys. Just a few notes. I've been "lurking" for a day and not responding, so I thought I should say something. So, HI GUYS! Great stories! MAB, sounds like you're having a great time at the festival. Peggy and Melissa, wheather or not anything comes of your contacts, at least you mad a contact. The only other thing I would say is to reitterate what MAB said; GET OUT OF THE LIVING ROOM! And mean do more than just go write with another writer; Go to a writer night. If you have the ability (Melissa) to perform, DO IT! Peggy, I don't know if you play guitar and sing, but if you do, then get out and perform. I'm not a great singer, and a very bad guitar player, and I get out and perform (term used VERY loosely LOL)
Melissa, I hope you can make it to Frank Brown. If you do, check out Microtel Inn and Suits in Gulf Shores, AL. When I stayed there last year, they had a weekly rate that equaled under $40 a night, including tax. It's not a Ramada, but it is in a good part of town and is about 20 min. from Florbama, the main entertainment venu.
I did go to a new open mic last night. Screwed up lyrics ond chords. Just joked about it and kept going. It is smaller than other places I go, but it was a lot of fun. Got to meet some old friends, and a few new ones. The open mic's here in FL are more a practice opportunity than anything else. And a chance to just have some fun. TOTALLY better than the one I had tonight (another story about a different vice).
phil g.