Let's try this again, as it didn't seem to go the first time around. I never 
had the pleasure of meeting Wally in person either. I only conversed with him 
through numerous e-mails. The first e-mail I ever sent him was about the MSG 
show in NYC when Joni was touring with Dylan. It was the first time I had 
ever seen Joni in concert. I was so excited I remember. I attached a couple 
of shots I had taken of her from my less than perfect vantage point (which 
was behind the stage) I was a little disappointed in my seating arrangement 
as I'm sure you can understand having waited half a lifetime to see my idol. 
Having expressed this to Wally I remember him replying to my e-mail saying 
what a shame it was, as my photo was "very realistic." The next day I found 
my photo posted on his webpage. When I saw that photo, ecstatic won't even 
describe the way I felt! I remember just crying tears of joy. It can still be 
seen here: http://www.jonimitchell.com/Frames1.html
I have had the distinct pleasure of talking to Jim Johanson on the telephone. 
Jim I know that you're lurking out there. You are swell too. ;~)
well, that was my first remembrance of Wally.
 (sigh)

Rose in NJ

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