Well, I had a delightful evening at the Brewery Tap with Terry Leadfingerd Silver, got to meet Steve Benbow's Protege' had a couple pints and borrowed Terry'swhistle for a couple numbers. Today I had a delightful dinner with Liz the Squeak (a wonderful cook) got to hang out with Paul, Bratling (the sweet Phoebe) and meet the likes of Micca and Catsfiddle.   What a better introduction to the Mudcat UK scene!! Next weekend, I look forward to THe Banbury Festival and hoisting a pint woth Col K as well as a host of others and getting to meet the amazing Sussex Carole!!! Will keep you posted jimmyt