You're so right, leeneia. Before I met my husband, I used to go on my own to Morris festivals. After the dancing was over, there was usually an evening of music and song in the different pubs. I would NEVER have gone alone into a pub, but the lovely Morrismen always treated me with great kindness and respect, and looked after me so well, I never felt ill at ease. It's true, they're real gentlemen, and that is very, very attractive to ladies! It's a wonderful tradition, and I won't hear a word against Morris dancers!