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From Tom Smith on 5/8/2013 7:30:06 AM

There's lots that can be said, and so I thought I'd start with a photo essay I just found on Flickr.

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	countryman99 says: 5/15/2013 5:58:05 AM Thats a great insight into Leroy's lifestyle Tom, looks idylic to me but I live across the pond in the UK. Also read the interview detailing his escalating popularity with the banjo style he developed himself, and demostrates so well. Thankyou for the info' Tom. Mac.
	Tom Smith says: 5/15/2013 8:39:51 AM I agree, Mac. I think it gives a good view of his life and personality. I enjoyed the photo tour and the photojournalist's essay as well... Quoting a portion: "Beside a photo of his mother and Bill Monroe, he lifts his finger and points to a man he refers to as a ‘Moonshiner’. “He gave me the first drink of homemade whisky I ever had.” Bending down, he opens a cupboard and unfurls an unlabelled mason jar, its caramel liquid contents swaying back and forth. He twists off the lid and tilts it towards me. “I’ve got some of his whisky here. This is probably the best you’ll ever have, in my opinion. Take a swig of that.” I suddenly feel at home." I'm jealous. - Tom
	countryman99 says: 5/16/2013 1:54:22 AM Not surprised you're jealous Tom, me too. By the way, I have just been watching the videos on Leroy's web-site, or at least some, as there are so many, but its a real treat. The web-site is Leroy Troy US , and there's so much more. Enjoy, you guys. Regards, Mac.
	Tom Smith says: 5/16/2013 2:45:56 AM I'm glad you mentioned his website. I don't see a way to put links here except in a blog so I'll start another with a couple more ... Tom
	countryman99 says: 5/16/2013 7:18:36 AM Sorry Tom the web-site did'nt work because it was edited, so here it is again, it's leroy troy us ,in lower case letters, my fault,apologies again. Mac.
	Tom Smith says: 5/16/2013 8:05:22 AM hey, Mac. Not a problem. I've posted that one and a couple of others in the next blog... Tom
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