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Hal Davis's avatar

"I hoped I wouldn’t disappoint people." I think its safe to say -- from my perspective -- you never have.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thank you Hal!

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Truus de Groot's avatar

as always, I immensely enjoy reading this, thanks for sharing your lovely stories

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thank you for reading Truus!

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Bill Brovold's avatar

Thanks for sharing. I admit as of late I have had a few longings to have an extended stay back in Michigan. Not to mention go on tour. I will be spending a week there in the winter, recording with old friends and collaborators. Sounds like you really had a great tour.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Enjoy your Michigan time Bill, and thank you for reading!

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R.A. Cramblitt's avatar

Another great travelogue, Amy. Elijah Craig is a good traveling companion. Or a stay at home companion.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

You know Bob, it was really not bad at all!

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The Girl Can't Help It's avatar

Lovely photos and description. And I see you were wearing your lucky sneakers!

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thanks Eline. I got so many compliments on the sneakers, they've become such a part of me I don't even notice that i'm wearing them any more except they do give me this extra bounce! Looking at the photo I think "a black boot with a heel would make me look taller/leaner" but when I'm playing in these shoes I feel good.

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John Stribley's avatar

Half and half? I thought that was what they called rice and chips served as an accompaniment to a takeaway Chinese up North! Then, perhaps it's semi skimmed milk? No, it's half cream, half milk! Why? What is it used for?

As for the festival chairs, they're a must since the demise of the deckchair on the beaches. I love them!

Great post as usual, showing the usual 2 nation's separated by a common language!

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Amy Rigby's avatar

So funny Stribs, in England, I use double cream (or single sometime) in coffee because there is no half and half. Whole milk just doesn't do it. The half and half makes the coffee creamy, it's one thing I really miss when I'm in the UK! But I'm willing to make do with actual cream which I love.

I know those folding chairs (they even come with carrying cases) are so practical and it's only a matter of time before I give in!

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Don Ciccone's avatar

Sounds like you just missed the snow in Michigan. Someone in the Atlantic Tunnel (WFMU) chat room mentioned Traverse City and said it was snowing.

And I thought only frisco made good sourdough.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Right? There are many unknown things about Michigan!

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clarke's avatar

you're obviously not a beer-drinker, ha ha!! the "cooler" (we say ice chest in the south) is an essential road-piece. or was, for me; however, you are, obviously, a great writer, tho: so carry on with the next book!!

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Amy Rigby's avatar

I know a cooler (I like ice chest) makes so much sense Clarke! Maybe I just haven't found the right one yet.

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clarke's avatar

they are like amps, ha ha!! finding the right one!! i should give you mine, since i stopped drinking! ha ha.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

"The Clarke Marty Memorial Ice Chest" - I'll take it.

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Shannon Hughes's avatar

Such a memorable time with you. I enjoyed you very much, Amy!

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Amy Rigby's avatar

It was so nice spending time with you Shannon!

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