Well - I'm back in Canada and had a great time in the UK. Didn't make it to the Dog and Partridge in Bollington unfortunately. Did make it to the Dancing Jig and Jolly Angler in Manchester though and a big thanks for making me feel so welcome. Great players there too.

Spent last weekend with three rapper teams, Stone Monkey (my brothers team), Triskele and a team visiting from Canada, Toronto Sword. Fantastic singing in Ron and Jenny's kitchen Saturday night. My hernia, from Tom's rendition of "Sammy's Bar" sung three octaves lower than anyone could manage, is recovering nicely!

Topped off the spectacular trip with a visit to Barleycorn Concertinas - The biggest concertina showroom in the UK - in the shed in Chris Algars garden, no space for more than two people at a time! - which was an experience. Came away with a wonderful Wheatstone English. Perfect for those new tunes I learned while I was there!