Could not begin to tell you of all the time I have wasted and opportunities I have let pass because of shyness. When it got to the stage that I was too afraid to go and buy a pound of apples because I would actually have to TALK to somebody, I knew I had to get a grip. Nowadays, older and stronger, I can do things I could not do without company 10 years ago. I still am not a "joiner-inner" and prefer to observe than take part (even at my beloved Mudcat) but as time goes on I am more aware that if I am to get anything out of this life, I better start getting involved.

My aim is to get to the stage where I can be asked to sing for a group and not immediately forget ALL the songs I ever knew.

Drumshanty