This thread has gone far better than many of our others of this ilk I must admit. The other night it occurred to me how much we talk about everything and can define nothing. I think it was on the "Contra-Country Dance " thread where I sugggested we combine the "works" and have "Reel Folk," "Contra-Traditional" and "Morris the Songwriter." But this thread may have moved into new territory.

Welcome Don Firth, and thanks for your story! Dr. Fowler made much sense, as do Sandy, Dick and others, but it was a refreshing way to hear it. And I'm with Bert. Well not literally, who in the hell could stand that? But I too love that phrase and intend, like Bert, to steal it in the best folk tradition! Stick around the 'Cat Don, contribute whenever and wherever you can. This is a great bunch of folks and we're happy to have you in the Village.

Spaw