@Phillipa exactly. I always worry about bringing my boxes as I wouldn't afford to replace them. Which is one of the reasons I started on the fiddle (Achievable price to replace and can play in multiple keys). But if I'm not with someone with a car even that becomes a problem as I've nowhere to leave the instrument if I want to go dance in the ceilidh or something. An instrument babysitting service would be fantastic.

Every wind instrument (including harmonic) I've ever tried has left me feeling light headed and dizzy. And I can't sing. And don't suggest a shakey egg. ;)

I sold my old cheap concertina I used for travel to pay to go to a melodeon workshop...now regret it.