We all are aware that Hurricane Helene absolutely devastated portions of the Appalachian Mountain area of NC, SC, and Tenn. To at least mention music Asheville, NC is/was the center of music, arts and crafts in the area. Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band & Gov’t Mule) is from there and is a long financial supporter of charities in the area. Two weeks after the 350 mile inland Helene hit there are many casualties, missing people and those with no hope of power for weeks or even months to come. The entire town is not recognizable to us. Some roads including interstate sections will not be open until next spring. Janice and I each have a sister in the are who are going through some tough times but thankfully are well. Our town had minimal damage only because of a shift in the course during the night before the storm passed through.

Now comes Hurricane Milton with a forecast of catastrophic damage to a large area of the Florida Gulf coast. We also have family in the area and there are PG Music forum members in some of the potentially worst areas.

We cannot imagine what they are going through just preparing for this. Please join us in hoping for the absolute best outcome for all of these folks.

On a good note Dolly Parton donated $1,000,000 personally and another $1,000,000 from her foundation for recovery efforts. Who knows maybe some billionaires can join her.

J&B

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