Durango music and 'It's a small world' feeling

Friday, Sept. 24

I (Dean) had another small world experience yesterday.

Yesterday evening we attended a fundraiser for the local blue grass/country group’s spring Durango Meltdown weekend. We heard live Irish, country, and blue grass groups playing on the loading dock of the Durango Brewing Company. Food was being served in tents and there were chairs and tables all around (Anchorites think Galway Days, open mike jam, and the governor’s picnic all rolled into one.) AND $2 pints of Durango Brewing’s micro brews. The entry fee was a donation of $10 per person.  Local music is alive and well in Durango!!

While waiting in line for a pint, I recognized Joe, a fellow Anchorage ARCO worker from 25 or so years ago! He is living in Dallas now but was in Durango for a float trip with his friend, the Brew Company owner, so came to the fund raiser for the evening. I wonder who we will meet next from our past?

(Also, my apology to my brother Bob. Sorry I forgot your birthday yesterday. Hope it was great! We had a fun celebration in Durango. Would our blog followers also wish Bob a Happy Birthday via email? bpging@bellsouth.net  Thanks)