The work crew also insulated the barn for winter weather. Sheets of clear plastic covered the sliding doors and lower rafters.

Normally, the music begins between 6-7:00 p.m. People start to gather around the barn at 4:30. The General Store is more of a meeting hall and restaurant than a store. There are 10 large tables inside covered by plastic table cloths, none of which match or fit the tables. Some of the chairs match. Most don’t But it doesn’t matter. People don’t notice and probably don’t care. It’s not important. What is important is the opportunity to gather to visit and to play and listen to music.