I sang a few Folk songs at a an Autumn Ball recently and whilst at the bar someone sidled up to me and said "i,m a Folkie as well" and looked around as if to make sure nobody was listening to what he said.   Someone on a quiz show the other night admitted to the nation that he was something of a Folkie. WHAT is a FOLKIE? Are people "coming out" so to speak only it feels as if we are some sort of secret sect with funny handshakes.
                                     I may be getting a bit paranoid or am in denial but does the enjoyment of singing and listening to Folk songs and music make me a Folkie. Someone described a male Folkie to me as having a beard and a tankard hanging from his belt as a form of recognition. Lady Folkies have long grey hair,multi coloured clothes and doc martin boots apparently. What a load of twaddle.
                                    Any observations on this ?