Yes, excellent night on the James Craig. "Deadeye Sound" went down very well. One thing a lot of us noticed was that when the rain started pouring down and we had to huddle in closer, the harmonies sounded noticeably better.

What I'd like to know is, what is it about visiting mudcatters that makes it rain here? We had the mother of big storms tonight. On the way home it really got going. The sky was filled with lightning, and the streets turned into rivers. It was very exciting. I enjoyed it, and so did my garden.

Excitement is building about the shanty festival in March. They are hoping that although the performers this time are donating their services, that they might do well enough to offer payment to performers next year - maybe even invite some OS people over. Charlie and Brett, I hope you are pricking up your ears!

El Greko, sorry that the 8th Jan doesn't suit you. However it is a long way off, and that date was just one I plucked out of the air. If I made it earlier in the week, say the Wednesday or Thursday, would that make it more possible?

Jenny