Actually I would almost never use the phrase 'on the' but then I'm not a native Yorkshirewoman. I would rely on context to indicate which Friday I was referring to ie since we're talking Yorkshire gathering it must therefore be Friday 21st. Of course we have been there since last Friday 30th April. So we arrived sometime on A Friday!!!! As for the 'next' question even Geoff and I have differences of opinion on this one - frequently! Anyway enough of bandying semantics - just get there sometime on a Friday of your choosing and let's have a great weekend.