Well, I hope you'll all have a smashing time (not literally, of course ...). I won't be coming after all. Sad, as I'd love to see you all again (and I'll miss the trip to Jameson's, of course). But it would have meant postponing my holiday till May, and I'm so knackered I just need it as soon as possible. Also, jetting through the world is not the most relaxing activity I can think of...

However, is there any chance of an English Mudgathering at some convenient festival in, say, September? I'd try to get to that, or else just drop in on the Yorkshire Mudcat stronghold if that's ok.

Anyway, Wolfgang and Andy are sure to represent Germany in style, and I'm pinning my hopes on 2007. Back in Germany, perhaps? Or wherever else Letty is headed next. (And please, Letty, give my regards to your dad. I'm sorry to miss meeting him again.)