Dear Sian,

I'm so glad it arrived safely and that you liked it!

More hints? Hmmm? Yes you're right ...I am a performer but have been a mainly gigging musician (but mainly these days for fun although several bands). I now play in many styles but grew up in one particular musical tradition. I was warmly welcomed several years ago to the Mudcat by a rather well-known 'Catter with whom I have a couple of tenuous but not so obvious links and common interests but whom I have not yet met. I have probably met about 50 or 60 'Catters in person though, unfortunately, not your good self yet....something I look forward to very much one day! What else? Hmmm? According to Catspaw I do rather strange things during my holidays! I sometimes play with a musical plumber and have shared a bear with jOhn9 from Hull! I can play nearly as fast as Sam Pirt but not necessarily using the same or even correct notes and on different instruments! I have a counterpart in Greek mythology.

Surely you must be able to guess me from this!

Your Secret Santa!