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Welcome inside the songwriting mind of don bridges. As you journey through these pages, feel free to stop and think, remember, chuckle, cry, meditate, sing, dance, hug someone, shake your head or shake whatever else you might be moved to shake.

That's what songwriting is all about anyway: getting us to look a little differently, perhaps even a little more closely, at ourselves and our world. If the brief moments you spend here bring about that result, then our time together has been well spent.

Congratulations to Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Benny of the kids' supergroup Rocknoceros, who took home the 2009 Children's Artist Wammie award (for the third consecutive year), The terrific trio also won the Fan's Favorite Wammie award, beating out every other single artist and group in the grater Washingon area, based on votes submitted exclusively by the fans. Well done, boys! Other congratulations are in order to my friends Patty Reese, who gathered six Wammie awards including Musician of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Recording of the Year honors, 18 year-old phenom Margot MacDonald, who took home three awards, and Songwriters Association of Washington President Jean Bayou and SAW Showcase Director Ron Goad, who each walked away with a third consecutive Wammie award, for Executive of the Year (Jean) and Most Supportive of Washington Music (Ron). Congratulations also to Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer (with Christylez Bacon), whose Grammy-nominated CD "From Banjo To Beatbox" won the 2009 Children's Recording Wammie award.

mister don has been blessed with yet another Children's Artist Wammie nomination for 2009! Congratulations to the other nominees in the category: Dino Rock, Milkshake, Rick & Audrey, Robbie Schaefer, and Rocknoceros. don is truly honored to be included among such talented peers. Congratulations are also in order to don's bandmates Loralyn Coles, who received nominations for Traditional Folk Vocalist and Most Supportive of Washington Music, and Les Hatley, whose lead guitar work for the gospel group Seneca helped earn them another nomination in the Gospel/Inspirational Group category. The 24th Annual Wammies will be held at the State Theatre in Falls Church, VA, at 8 pm on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Tickets are available from www.wamadc.com. Congratulations and best of luck to all of the nominees!

Running gig total for 2010 (Jan-Feb): 66 performances for kids and families plus 4 for adults for a combined total of 70. Jan: 36 kids + 2 adults = 38; Feb: 30 kids + 2 adults = 32.

Final gig total for 2009: 516 performances for kids and families plus 61 for adults for a combined total of 577. Jan: 51 kids + 8 adults = 59; Feb: 50 kids + 6 adults = 56; Mar: 38 kids + 5 adults = 43; Apr: 49 kids + 2 adults = 51; May: 55 kids + 5 adults = 60; Jun: 40 kids + 4 adults = 44; Jul: 38 kids + 4 adults = 42; Aug: 41 kids + 4 adults = 45; Sep: 41 kids + 5 adults = 46; Oct: 39 kids + 6 adults = 45; Nov: 36 kids + 6 adults = 42; Dec: 38 kids + 6 adults = 44.

don is thrilled to have an article written by Susan Anspach appear in the January 2009 issue of Northern Virginia magazine, an issue devoted entirely to "Kids' Favorites." Susan writes on page 60: "in a thriving arts region such as ours, kid-music industry pros know their beat. Every place, school and name rang at least a few bells, but below are the references favorites. . . . Don Bridges 703-449-0817, donbridgesongs.com, Ages 1-12: Three-time Wammie Award-winning performer Don Bridges cites 'the interactive nature of what I do' as what sets his shows apart. 'On every single song the children are doing something, shaking instruments, dancing, marching, singing along.' The effect, it seems is contagious. On a recent outdoor Springfield concert, Bridges was mid-performance when two young sisters rose and began ballet dancing. 'Then an elderly couple, I'd say in their 70s, got up and started slow dancing. The juxtaposition just blew my mind, just broke and captivated my heart.'" Read the article online at www.NorthernVirginiaMagazine.com.

mister don was happy to learn that for the third year in a row, he appeared on the 11 o'clock news coverage of First Night Alexandria. The feature on December 31, 2008, was by the local NBC affiliate, WRC Channel 4, as mister don was playing the kids' all-time favorite, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm."

2008 WAMMIES UPDATE: Congratulations to Rocknoceros, who received their second consecutive Children's Artist Wammie award, to Ron Goad, who received his second consecutive award for Most Supportive of Washington Music, to Loralyn Coles, who received the Wammie for Traditional Folk Recording (in a tie with Grammy winner Tom Paxton), to SAW President Jean Bayou, who received the Wammie for Executive of the Year, to Jon Carroll, who received an astounding six Wammie awards including Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, and to all the other winners and nominees.

Hip, hip, hooray! mister don has received another Wammie nomination for the 2008 Children's Artist award. His bandmates have also received multiple Wammie nominations. Congratulations to Les Hatley (lead guitarist for the band Seneca, which received a nomination for Gospel Group), Ron Goad (nominated for Most Supportive of Washington Area Music), and Loralyn Coles, who received an amazing four Wammie nominations this year (Traditional Folk Vocalist, Traditional Folk Recording, Debut Recording, and Most Supportive of Washington Area Music).

Grand total of gigs for 2008 (January thru December): 540 performances for kids and families plus 114 for adults for a total of 654. Monthly stats are: January: 54 kids + 10 adults = 64; February: 47 kids + 10 adults = 57; March: 47 kids + 12 adults = 59; April: 46 kids + 10 adults = 56; May: 45 kids + 13 adults = 58; June: 45 kids + 10 adults = 55; July: 48 kids + 15 adults = 63; August: 46 kids + 10 adults = 56; September: 36 kids + 10 adults = 46; October: 43 kids + 3 adults = 46; November: 40 kids + 4 adults = 44; December: 43 kids + 7 adults = 50. The 2008 total of 654 live performances is down from the upward trend of previous several years (634 in 2005; 718 in 2006; and 753 in 2007). don likes to consider this an improvement in quality, playing smarter rather than than simply more often.

Well, 2007 was another record-setting year, with a total of 753 public performances (that's an average of more than two a day), including 636 shows for kids & families and 117 for adults. mister don received yet another Wammie nomination for Children's Artist, while the don bridges & Friends band members Loralyn Coles and Les Hatley also received 2007 Wammie nominations, Loralyn for Most Supportive of Washington Area Music, for her dedicated service to SAW, WAMA, IMT, Hungry for Music, and other organizations, and Les for Gospel Group as the lead guitarist in Seneca. Ron Goad, who also plays with don from time to time and books SAW songwriter showcases all over the area, was another Most Supportive Wammie nominee. The Wammie Awards will be held at the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia, at 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Best of luck to all the nominees!

2007 Wammies Update: Congratulations to Coach Cotton, WillieBob, and Boogie Woogie Benny of the kids' music group Rocknoceros, who won both the Children's Artist award and the Children's Recording award at the 22nd Annual Washington Area Music Awards on 2/17/08. A special acknowledgement also to Ron Goad, who won the Wammie this year for Most Supportive of Washington Area Music.

Hooray! don has received his third consecutive Washington Area Music award, taking home the 2006 Children's Artist Wammie this year. Congratulations to all the other winners and nominees and many thanks to all the people whose support has made this possible.

The final count is in and don’s performance total for 2006 rings up at 718 shows, including all children's and family concerts, birthday parties, worship services, and venues for the grownups. don has been honored by his peers with another Wammie nomination for Children's Vocalist. He is especially pleased to see his performing partners Les Hatley, Michelle Murray, Loralyn Coles, and Ron Goad on the Wammies nomination ballot. The 2006 Wammies Awards will be held on Sunday 2/18/07.

don wants to report on a moving spiritual experience that occurred in Lynchburg, VA, on the afternoon of Saturday, August 26, 2006. A 15-year old Boy Scout named Joey Ricketts, as his Eagle Scout project, had conceived, designed, raised over $10,000, and then oversaw to completion the construction of a memorial to the victims of the 9-11-01 terrorist attack at The Pentagon. A special commemoration was presented to honor dons former music partner in Bridges To Bliss, U.S. Army Colonel David M. Scales, who had been a former Eagle Scout from Lynchburg working at The Pentagon on 9-11. About 200 people, reporters, four TV camera crews, and most of the Scales clan attended the dedication ceremony on 8/26/06. Through persistent letters to his Congressman, Senators, and The White House, Joey had been able to acquire a piece of limestone rubble from The Pentagon ruins which stood close to two feet atop a bronze-inscripted five-foot tall granite obelisk surrounded by a Pentagon-shaped concrete platform. During the dedication ceremony, speakers from the Boy Scouts, the Pentagon, the American Legion, and other organizations, as well as Davids aging father, J.B. Scales (an Army veteran from WW II, Korea, and Vietnam who came all the way from Wilmington, NC), gave remarks, and Boy Scouts read the names of all 184 people who had died aboard the airliner and inside The Pentagon on that day. It was a warm, calm afternoon featuring music by a brass quintet from the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra. don and Bobbi Bliss also were invited to sing two of the songs they had written and performed with David. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, Bobbi and don were able to sing and play along to David's piano accompaniment. Near the end of their second song, a brisk wind came rushing through the assemblage, sending hats and papers flying and knocking down many of the flags surrounding the memorial. As the final note of the song rang out, the wind stopped and a deep hush fell over the entire area. Thank you, Joey; thank you, David; thank you, Bobbi; and thank You, God, for making that experience possible.

Hooray! don is grateful to announce that he has received the 2005 Childrens Vocalist "Wammie" award from the Washington Area Music Association. That's two years in a row! Congratulations to all the other nominees and winners and many thanks to so many people whose support made this announcement possible.

Heartfelt thanks to all those who helped make 2005 such an awesome experience. don was blessed to perform a total of 634 times during the course of the year, often playing multiple sets within those 634 shows. Performances as “mister don” included 515 interactive childrens concerts, birthday parties, and worship services. 119 appearances, either solo or as “don bridges and Friends,” took place at coffeehouses, showcases, senior centers, open mics, song circles, and even a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. During 2005, don was fortunate to participate in 35 songwriting workshops or critique sessions, volunteer or run sound at 62 events, enter the recording studio 32 times, and enjoy 36 concerts as a spectator (in addition to regular church attendance). Special appreciation is due the many people who worked so tirelessly during dons third (and final) year as SAW President. don is grateful to all the families, musicians, venue managers, volunteers, and music and spiritual community members who are making the outlook for 2006 even brighter!

I do hope to meet all of you again as we trudge the road of happy destiny. Whether it's at a live performance, by images on a screen or printed page, through downloaded or recorded songs, in a chance meeting on the street or at a prearranged time and place, may God bless you and keep you until then.

Warmly, don

Late-Breaking News

If you don't have much time to browse, please note these latest announcements:

No Monthly 3rd Monday Performance on March 15 at Gainesville Chic-fil-A Family Night: That's right, the owner has decided that the Gainesville Chick-fil-A store's week-long first birthday celebration was enough, and since the Cow needs a rest, the monthly 3rd Monday Family Night show from 6 to 8 p.m. will not be held on Monday, March 15, 2010. The series will resume on April 19.

Note: Shows specifically for the grownups (rather than a children's or family show) is preceded by the letter “G.”

(G) Upcoming coffeehouse & showcase performances by don bridges & Friends:

HOPE FOR HAITI BENEFIT CONCERT on Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Stacy's Coffee Parlor, 709 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, featuring Louise Molton, Don Bridges, Loralyn Coles, and Bruce Turner, performing original and popular tunes, individually and together. All proceeds are fully tax-deductible and benefit the 501(c)(3) charity Hope for Haiti and its on-the-ground relief efforts for the victims of the recent earthquake. Checks may be written to "Hope for Haiti." Online donations may be made at www.HopeforHaiti.com.

On Saturday, March 13, 2010, don will perform a short set of original songs as part of the lineup for the New Life Christian Church Westmoreland Campus' Winter Coffeehouse from 6 to 9 p.m. It's a free potluck dinner and evening of entertainment featuring a wide variety of acts and ages. The address is 1988 Kirby Road, McLean, VA (on the corner of Kirby and Westmoreland). All are welcome!

After nearly six years, the Wacky Wednesdays with mister don series at Mayorga Coffee in Silver Spring on the first Wednesday of every month has come to an end, due to the closing of the Silver Spring store in December 2009. Stay tuned for further developments, though, because a new store is opening across the street from the Takoma Metro station. Thank you to the many people who have supported this program since the Spring of 2004.

Sincere thanks are extended to owners Doug and Judy, to their staff, and to the many families who have supported the two monthly shows at The Mug 'n Muffin Cafe and Coffeehouse in Stone Ridge, VA, over the past four years. As of January 1, 2010, both the Monthly Second Monday Music Matinee with mister don and the Fast Thursdays for Kids with mister don series have been discontinued.

Monday morning series a big hit in Fairfax! We still meet EVERY Monday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon for Toddler Time with mister don at the Chick-fil-A store inside Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, VA. Sing-alongs, motions songs, rhythm instruments, marching, and dancing with mister don and sometimes even the Chick-fil-A cow! Plus free admission and free stroller parking. Great promotions on food and beverages, too!

3rd Monday Family Night in Gainesville! On the 3rd Monday evening of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, it's Chick-fil-A Family Night with mister don at the Virginia Gateway Center store in Gainesville, VA, located at 5015 Wellington Road (at the corner of Linton Hall Road), Gainesville, VA 20155. Free admission, great food, sing-alongs, rhythm instruments, motion songs, marching, dancing, plus photo opportunities, high hooves, parades, and dances with the Chick-fil-A cow! Tipping is encouraged -- of the musician, not the cow!!! Upcoming dates: 04/19/10, 05/17/10, 06/21/10, 07/19/10, 08/16/10, 09/20/10, 10/18/10, 11/15/10 & 12/20/10. PLEASE NOTE: NO SHOW ON 3/15/10.

The Fourth Mondays for Kids with mister don program is held at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, 2100 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month. Sing-alongs, motions songs, marching, dancing, and rhythm instruments for everyone! The suggested contribution is $5 for one kid, $7 for two kids, $10 for three kids & $12 for four kids. Upcoming dates: 03/22/10, 04/26/10, 05, 24/10, 06/28/10, 07/26/10, 08/23/10, 09/27/10, 10/25/10, 11/22/10 & 12/27/10.

EVERY Tuesday morning, mister don performs from 10:30-11:15 am at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Admission is $5 per person over the age of 12 months. Come see mister don's show under the big stage lights!

EVERY Tuesday evening, mister don performs from 6:00-8:00 pm at Silver Diner Kids' Night. No cover charge; tipping encouraged. 1st Tuesday is @ Springfield; 2nd & 5th Tuesday @ Fair Oaks; 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ Merrifield. Sing-alongs, motions songs, rhythm instruments, marching, and dance contests, plus a free kids' milkshake if you wear your Kids' Club wristband. And the Merrifield store also has a free face painter!

On selected second Wednesdays, mister don plays at Springfield Mall as part of the Moms & Moppets Kids' Club activities at J.C. Penney Court. There are two FREE shows, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. and from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. with sing-alongs, motions songs, marching, dancing, and rhythm instruments for all! Remaining dates in 2010 are 4/14/10, 6/09/10 & 10/13/10.

Manassas Mall Movers and Shakers is a Wednesday morning program in Manassas on selected second Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. when mister don works with Jensy Scarola of Fit and Healthy Schools, Inc., to lead an exercise and dance class for kids in the J.C. Penney Court of Manassas Mall, located at Sudley Road (Rte. 234 Business) and Irongate Way in Manassas, VA. The program is FREE and open to the public and includes a LOT of music, a LOT of rhythm instruments, a LOT of movement, a LOT of stretching, and a LOT of fun! All the shows so far have been huge successes! See you there! Dates in 2010 are 5/12/10, 7/14/10 & 9/08/10.

The 1st Thursdays for Kids with mister don program continues at Beans in the Belfry in Brunswick, MD, on the first Thursday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 am, with the usual sing-alongs, motion songs, marching, dancing, rhythm instruments for all, dress-up clothes, toys, blocks, and free cookies, pretzels, and lemonade! Admission fee is $5 for one kid; $7 for two; $10 for three; $12 for four. Upcoming dates: 04/01/10, 05/06/10, 06/03/10, 07/01/10, 08/05/10, 09/02/10, 10/07/10, 11/04/10 & 12/02/10.

Monthly kids' program in Lorton! On the second Thursday of every month, come see, hear, play, march, move, sing, and dance with mister don from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Daily Grind Coffeehouse in Lorton, VA. The coffeehouse is located at 900 Lorton Station Boulevard. The suggested contribution is $5 for one kid, $7 for two kids, $10 for three kids & $12 for four kids. Upcoming dates: 03/11/10, 04/08/10, 05/13/10, 06/10/10, 07/08/10, 08/12/10, 09/09/10, 10/14/10, 11/11/10 & 12/09/10.

mister don continues teaching! mister don now teaches preschool music at three children's centers and preschools: Annandale United Methodist Church Child Development Center (year-round - 3rd Tuesday afternoons in Annandale, VA); Kirby Kids Christian Child Development Center (year-round - Tuesday mornings from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.in McLean, VA); and, from September through May, all day on Fridays (five morning classes and five afternoon classes) at the National Child Research Center located at 3209 Highland Place, N.W., in Washington, DC. don truly loves working with the faculty and staff members of these schools in making a positive difference in the lives of so many young students.

Sorry! Due to email server problems, we have not been able to send out the monthly performance calendar via email. Please check the Performance Venues page for the complete list of upcoming performances.

See don bridges & Friends (a synergy of incredibly talented musicians that includes Loralyn Coles on percussion, vocals, and guitar; Les Hatley on lead guitar and vocals; TM Hanna on mandolin, harmonica, banjo, pennywhistle, standup bass, and vocals; Louise Molton on vocals, guitar, and keyoard; Bruce Turner on guitar and vocals; and others) at these upcoming shows:

(G) HOPE FOR HAITI BENEFIT CONCERT on Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Stacy's Coffee Parlor, 709 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, featuring Louise Molton, Don Bridges, Loralyn Coles, and Bruce Turner, performing original and popular tunes, individually and together. All proceeds are fully tax-deductible and benefit the 501(c)(3) charity Hope for Haiti and its on-the-ground relief efforts for the victims of the recent earthquake. Checks may be written to "Hope for Haiti." Online donations may be made at www.HopeforHaiti.com.

mister don's Monthly Public Kids Show Schedule:

Every Monday, 11:00 am-12:00 noon: Toddler Time with mister don @ Chick-fil-A, Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA.

1st Monday of every month (starting February 2010), 6:00-8:00 pm: Chick-fil-A Family Night, Manassas, VA.

3rd Monday of each month, 6:00-8:00 pm: Chick-fil-A Family Night, Gainesville, VA. NOTE: No show on 3/15.

4^th Monday of each month, 3:30-5:00 pm: Fourth Mondays for Kids with mister don @ St. Elmos Coffee Pub, Alexandria, VA.

Every Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 am: Jammin Java, Vienna, VA.

Every Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 pm: Silver Diner Kids Night (1^st Tuesday @ Springfield Mall, VA; 2^nd& 5th Tuesdays @ Fair Oaks store, Fairfax, VA; 3^rd & 4^th Tuesdays @ Merrifield, VA).

2^nd Wednesday (1/13/10, 4/14/10, 6/09/10 & 10/13/10), 10 am & 11 am: Springfield Mall (JC Penney Court - Mall Entrance 1), Moms & Moppets Kids Club, Springfield, VA.

2^nd Wednesday (2/10/10, 5/12/10, 7/14/10 & 9/08/10), 10:00-11:00 am: Manassas Mall (JC Penney Court - Mall Entrance 4), Movers & Shakers, Manassas, VA.

3rd Wednesday of each month, 11:00-11:40 am: Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, Arlington, VA. NOTE: April 2010 show will be held on Thursday 4/15/10 rather than Wednesday 4/21/10.

3^rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm: Family Night @ Fair Oaks Mall Chick-fil-A, Fairfax, VA.

4th Wednesday of each month, 10:00-11:00 am: Lebanese Taverna (Westover neighborhood), Arlington, VA. NOTE: Special make-up show on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

1^st Thursday of each month, 10:30-11:30 am: Beans in the Belfry, Brunswick, MD.

2nd Thursday of each month, 10:30-11:30 am: Daily Grind Coffeehouse, Lorton, VA.

Additional Public & Private Events with mister don for Kids and Families:

03/30/10 Tue. 2:00-3:00 pm: Tysons Corner Center (Macy's Court), 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA.

04/03/10 Sat. 2:00-3:00 pm: Cedar Run Community Church, 13560 McLearen Rd., Herndon, VA 20171.

04/16/10 Fri. 10:30-11:00 am: Cabin John Shopping Center, 11325 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD 20854.

04/21/10 Wed. 10:30-11:30 am: Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.

04/22/10 Thu. 9:30-11:00 am: Federal Children's Center, 530 Huntmar Park Dr., Herndon, VA 20170.

05/20/10 Thu. 9:30-11:45 am: Westfields Play & Learn, Site I, 14428 Albemarle Point Pl., Chantilly, VA 20111.

06/04/10 Fri. 10:30-11:00 am: Cabin John Shopping Center, 11325 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD 20854.

06/24/10 Thu. 11:00-11:45 am: Children's Nursing Home, 8000 Iliff Dr., Dunn Loring, VA 22027.

07/02/10 Fri. 9:30-10:30 am: Little Acorn Patch, 6226 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152.

08/20/10 Fri. 10:30-11:00 am: Cabin John Shopping Center, 11325 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD 20854.

08/26/10 Thu. 4:00-5:00 pm: E.C. Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304.

12/11/10 Sat. 11:00 am-2:00 pm: GTSI Corporation Children's Christmas Party, Ashburn, VA.

Sundays: mister don helps lead the 11 am KIDZONE Sunday School @ New Life Christian Church's Westmoreland campus, located at 1988 Kirby Road (the corner of Kirby Road & Westmoreland Street) in McLean, VA. More information is available at www.westmorelandchurch.org. There are great worship services and teachings for both adults & kids at all the campuses of New Life Christian Church, including at 9:30 am & 11:00 am @Westfield High School, 4701 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA; and 10:00 am @ Battlefield HS in Haymarket, VA. For info, call 703.222.8836 or visit www.newlife4me.com. All are welcome, especially people with questions about spiritual matters!

Great Music for Great Kids: mister don currently offers two childrens recordings: Shooka-la-la! (6 songs on CD for $5) and mister don (25-song CD for $15). Previous recordings are no longer available (including the Wammie-nominated Alive & Kickin with mister don (17-song VHS video), Bridges To Bliss - Totally for Kids (13-song cassette), and the Wammie-nominated Bridges To Bliss - Kids' Songs! (10-song cassette). To order either the Shooka-la-la! CD or the mister don CD, send your check or money order and your return address to: don bridges, P.O. Box 511, Falls Church, VA 22040-0511. Add 2 bucks S&H for the first item and 1 buck for each additional item.

See the Performance Venues page for complete addresses and other information. Hope to see you soon!

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An Ardmore Afternoon, a Wammie nominee for Best Contemporary Folk Recording of 2004, is dons singer-songwriter CD of 13 original songs in a variety of styles. You can order it for fifteen bucks per disk plus two bucks for shipping & handling from don bridges, P.O. Box 511, Falls Church, VA 22040-0511. And it's also available online!

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