[Dixielandjazz] It's a small world

[Bill Haesler]

Steve Barbone posted [snipped] about a job in Australia:
> I am planning a 40th birthday party for my wife and she would really
> like a live Jazz band. It’s on May the 3rd, Saturday evening. I’m
> looking at holding the event at either the Windsor or the Rydges
> Backlot (the old Bobby McGees, my preference) with about 80 people.
> Are you available and what are your rates?

And Ross Anderson said [in part]:
I have replied that we are available on the day !!
I'll let you know how we go.

Dear Ross,
What a bummer!
I was about to book the band's plane tickets to Melbourne (600 miles 
south, as you know) in anticipation of getting the gig.
You have a better band, so should win hands down anyway.
Thanks to Steve for the lead and thinking of us.
Regards mate,
Bill.