Comments on several posts above.

Bush would have the UK anthem - or for that matter, the World Anthem - be The Star Spangled Banner. Help, help, the American people are in big trouble.

As for me, my Liverpudlian mum always told me not to cadge sweets and things. Can someone tell me the derivation? I don't think it has anything to do with the townsfolk of Cadgewith? Still, Cadgewith Anthem has always been a favorite of mine.

I found the album of the gentleman whose symphony orchestra included garden hoses and hoovers. You've piqued my interest, I think I'll order it. He's a predecessor to PDQ Bach.

In Philadelphia Pennsylvania they have a New Years Day parade called the Mummer's Day Parade. Picture if you will drunken Morris dancers on steroids wearing silk pajamas and sequined, feathered matresses on their shoulders. It would be amusing if we had decent beer over here.

Have a good day.