As a regular of far too many years standing can I recommend that people read Barry's notes on etiquette.

I would particularly refer people to his note where he says:

Secondly, in many places there are not many seats, and these are often saved for more elderly regular singers; sensitivity here will help .

If you would kindly leave the corner seat between the window and the organ for "folkiedave" this elderly singer would very much appreciate it.

And if you are a mudcatter (there were at least two of the Shellbacks there last weekend) then make yourself known to MC FAT who stands next to the bar near to the kitchen and cannot be mistaken and/or myself. Sat in the corner as above unless someone gets there first.

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk