So MAB, are you coming down on Thursday then? Since there is no schedule, and usually not one until about the middle of October, don't you usually just come on down the first day? I should be at the Flora-Bama Thursday afternoon to greet you. Maybe I'll talk to Linda and see if she can make me a "special" "Rhody" pass so I can carry your guitar(s) in when you play the Flora-Bama main room!
Speaking of OD, he seems pretty set, so far, on not coming down because of possibly catching a bug on the plane or while there. BUT, I gave him some alternate options where he doesn't have to go down all in one day, and could split up flying and driving, or just make it a 2 day drive; Day 1 to Nashville, and day 2 to FB! The only problem will be housing. He doesn't really want to stay at the Phoenix, but he certainly could. I'm sure we could upgrade to a 2 or 3 BR. Kevin and I can easily chauffer him around!
See ya in about 4 weeks!!
phil