Gosh! Having looked into this thread for the first time, isn't it bad tempered, considering how pleasant the weekend was!

Eye Lander> Now I remember why I stopped looking at Mudcat. I think I'll goaway again.

I know how you feel.

Herga Kitty> The Middle Bar Singers have had a winter reunion for many years and so have the Radway musos, but the two are arranged separately and there's no guarantee that both will be arranged for the same weekend.

Exactly so. It's my job to run the Radway mailing list and to talk to Steve the landlord of the Radway to sort the reunion dates. I try and keep the reunion in line with the Middle Bar's because there are people with their homes in each session who like to look in on the other. It isn't a big thing for any of us, however, and if the Anchor dates didn't work for us we'd have our reunion at some different time. That's why I'm a little uncomfortable with a phrase like Sidmouth Winter Reunion.

Ralphie> I never meant to sound elitist about the Radway. It is indeed open to all musicians. Young, Old (mostly!!) Learners, all welcome.

Again, exactly so. Anne and I started going to the Radway as the rankest beginners 10 years ago. We were made welcome and are still there.

Ralphie again> Anyway a new day dawns, and I've got a funeral to attend.

Which I think sets it all into context. At least we gave Rosie a good send off.

Chris