I have just returned from a cultural reception to celebrate the 10000 years of the city of Erlangen,in Bavaria, I sang a few songs and the champaigne flowed like water. I was amazed to hear of the cultural links between this city and Ireland, and the Burgermeister, Lord Mayor, Of the city of Erlangen, joined me in a rendition of the Sick Note. Yes indeed, I am the same Pat Cooksey who played with Brian Patten, a fiddler supreme, if you are still around Brian I salute you. Graham and Dave Priestley were, and I hope still are great friends of mine, although if I remember correctly I still owe Dave 40 pounds, I have't forgotten Dave. I hope to be in the U.S.A. in October, and if it can be arranged I would love to sing The Sick Note and many others for you. I thank you all. Love and best wishes, Pat.