I, too, have thought about this and have (and am still) considered/ing Taking out membership of FSGW as I now feel very "at home" with them and in tune with the aims and activities of the organisation (in so far as I understand them), but maybe a simpler solution might be a sort of "Associate " membership for those of us (whether Mudcat or not) who live too far away to truly participate in the year-long FSGW activities, but who would still like to contribute financially and helpwise to this Wonderful event, preferably in advance of the event so that when the actual Physical work is being allocated we could be considered for a "team"? Like volunteering for the Friday night "Clean up After dinner" Squad? or any stuff on Monday morning ? I, for one, would be delighted to do so!!