I've read 'em all Steve and I bet Silas and the others have too. I repeat:

social etiquette is indeed central to all sorts of things not least hoe we address and treat each other in public places:

"Zero tolerance for these talentless, insensitive tossers is the order of the day

The average bodhran owner, to borrow a phrase from a mate of mine, sounds like a couple of spuds in a bucket, and bones players sound like Pinocchio having a w**k.

A goat-beater is a superfluous add-on

If a second thumper turns up, and does not understand that one is bad enough but two are fatal, then the second thumper is not a musician

And if you do have to tell someone not to join in with a second bodhran while another one is already playing, then you really are dealing with someone who is in severe danger of being moronic."

Are you entirely sure that all the people at your session are always happy with your own contributions? As has been pointed out harmonicas are as welcome at some sessions as you might make spoons at yours

Best wishes

L in C#
Tunes at The Beech M21 9EG next Wednesday
Bring your own spoons & Bods