> I don't believe everyone made music in societies earlier than ours. I think the skilled performer was regarded as something rather special - a rare bird. <

A conscientious repertoire-builder like Harry Cox probably was. But lots of people sang casually, for fun. Even I can remember a bit of that.

> I thought you'd be in America by now. bon Voyage! <

Thanks. Two days to go - I really haven't time for this!