It was excellent lubrication for singing though, Rich. As was the (Lord)Batemans and the Tir Conaill single malt and...

I came back here to tell everyone that our own Sue vG won the NATIONAL SONG COMPETITION at the festival with a masterful delivery of Lady Diamond, and so is now the Singer of the National 2003. But since treewind beat me to it, I don't need to mention it. You can rest assured that Sue won't be mentioning it... she's far too busy floating around somewhere near the ceiling :0)

Was a wonderful weekend. Great to meet friends old and new- and I am SO glad, Mary, that I didnt match Leadfingers's description of me- that still tickles me, thank you!