I see what you mean open mike, however, I have to say I was put off by two things with ANA....first the annual fee is way above an equivalent UK group ((I'm thinking of the Nonsuch Dulcimer Group); secondly it was effectively Paypal only and I have security issues with Paypal. Surely it would make more sense if there are now enough UK players to form an association here and then affiliate to ANA if desired by the majority?