Thank you Foolestroope. I was just pondering that very same thing. It's all the hard graft that is on just now. It's great at the beginning when you have been able to rejoice that you simply got up there and did your piece without falling totally flat on your face. Harder at this stage when the progress feels slower and the club has got used to you and and yet you haven't got up as far yet as you're aiming for. I have a number of workshops/events booked that should push me up a bit further over the next months. Patience, patience, is what is required.

I'm looking forward to my forthcoming storytelling festival. I've got brand-new wellies at the ready for it - yes, it's held in a field. Hurray for Beyond the Border!!!