October 26, 2009 - So the thirty minutes at Artz was great - Christie and Andy Garbe (who also, along with their dogs Scout and Gromit, are putting me up) brought out their friends and family, Buddy Gill - an old friend from political days, Swafo (great new CD out), Cynthia and Laurie from the Kerrville Festival all madeit out as well - 14 on top of the usual crowd in all. Afterwards Paul Barkerinvited me to join he and other friends at Donn's Depot where their Monday performer - Chris Gage - asked me to play a few songs. It was a great night, played well, music was well received and I was touched by the generosity of my Texas compatriots. No news on the car definitively yet, though it looks as though it may be totaled by State Farm. Waiting to hear... Tired tonight, need to sleep, but looking forward to more adventure...