HI Joy, Rowen, Andrez and Fergie. How well I remember those places, Laughing Waters especially has some very happy memories sitting by the river, underneath a willow tree on a summer afternoon. It was like a fairy land and brings a smile to my face everytime I think about it. Fergy I must tell you that I was in Dublin middle of last year. I was flown there for 4 days by an Airline that was starting a direct route form Dublin to Sydney, to do a one off Australiana type gig in front of this massive shopping complex catering for the New Irish (the wealthy ones of whom there are now plenty as the Irish PA guy was quick to point out). Pity your daughter wasn't there as I sang Gumtrees and tried to teach the Irish audience the hand actions. They picked them up pretty quickly although I am sure they didn't have a clue what I was on about.

Andez I really can't write down the French verse in words as I can barely spell in English, let alone French, besides which so much of its charm is dependent on the delivery.

Best wishes to all
Bob Brown