Great to hear from you Muppett - I don't know whether you remember me by name, but I'm the bloke who got you to give me the words to 'Settle & Carlisle Railway'. I still sing it to this day (last Tuesday in fact at the 8 Bells in Tenterden - and forgot the words!) I remember Appledore with great affection - the Railway Inn is now a motel!!!
If you fancy a return to the tropical south, try to make Tenterden FF next October - satisfaction guaranteed. Be good to see you again.