Ahhh thank ya skipjack. It's nice to get words of encouragement; many have told me it is too hard an instrument to learn/too loud for sessions blah blah. I am enjoying it so far which is half the battle and seem to be making good progress (I'm sure the neighbours agree). What is the format for the Folkworks thingy? Is it a weekend or what? I am keen to do something like that. This time next year the accordian will be blazing! (I hope...)