There! You have finally shamed me into filling in the member form. I have been a Catter on and of for a few years, addictively so at first. I did spot the book title 'Just How Much Joy Can You Stand?', to which I could only reply "Keep laying it on, and I'll say 'when'."

Wecome to Canberra all! If I can provide any local help or hospitality during the National, let me know (cclarke@webone.com.au). I live on the opposite side of town, and usually camp on-site, but I may operate from home this time. With various people arriving from various directions, it is the usual glorious chaos.

News hot of the Press is that the Shiny Bum Singers (my gift to the world) though not on the program are performing at the Home-brew workshop, and at the Merry Muse. I'll check details.

I also applied for trad-singing pre-festival school, if I can escape work. Drink sounds good, I'll try to make it.

Chris