Hi

I have been coming here since 2009 so I am a relative newcomer.
I came out of curiosity because I have been involved in folk music although I was involved in several other genres of music before getting involved with folk.

I found out that I knew several old friends here so that was immediately rewarding.

However as an Englishman I enjoyed most of the variety of posts here and especially with the American contingent as they brought some new thoughts and ideas to me. I don't agree with everything about British "Folk" music but hey.... as long as I enjoy playing it and people enjoy hearing it I am happy the call myself a Folksinger.

Of course I notice too the senseless idiots who insist on trying to ruin what is a very good meeting place. But I don't get involved, although I do occasionally read some of the threads where they continue to insult each other as well as anybody who tries to be sensible.

I have been amazed by the friendliness and helpfulness of many different people here. I have tabled many problems and every single one has been solved by the advice and assistance of members here.

Will raised an interesting point here about how this watering hole will develop in the future. Of course things will change. I have no idea in what way but I hope that Mudcat will still be around when my young 4year old great-grandson wants to read and discuss music with like-minded friends.

Many thanks to Mudcat and most of it's members for many happy hours.

Kind Regards

Mike