As the weather is warming, our fingers are getting faster on the fingerboard. It is nearly panic-time, what with the Northwest Regional Fiddle Contest nearly here and Fiddlers On The Peak to follow. Those who like to put off their Tune of Choice until the last minute are contemplating the options. My strategy this year is to wear a funny hat and see if this will distract the judges from noticing any mistakes on the application of the bow. Okay, good luck to everyone and remember; if you exit the stage without falling off, you’ve already won!