Thanks Ferrara, it was to my gaffe that you started this thread and as a brand new Mudcatter I really appreciate your kind words. As a refugee from banal chat rooms I find the Mudcat forum a treasure trove of interesting stuff and fascinating people. In response to your comments about purists, my belief is that the "contemporary" folk of people like Mary Black, Luka Bloom etc. will be the trad of the future!! So viva la difference!!! Cheers all, Elizabeth :-)