Just read this thread through all in one go and have filled up with tears several times... so many lovely memories of last year, remembering so many wonderful people and unforgettable experiences. Jamming with David's harp while assorted Shellbacks noisily swopped versions of shanties out in the hall with the natives... :0) that weekend took some beating.

But it looks like you lot have created yet another set of fantastic memories to pile on top of the old.
Wonderful, wonderful people.
I am determined to meet up with you all again- thanks for the offer of accommodation Tinker, I have been bearing that in mind when thinking of future plans for future years.....

(Rita and Bill- I bought some Cadbury's Snack chocolate biscuits to send you so you'd have something to cheer you up after the return home from the Getaway. Time's just flown by though.... perhaps you'll get them for Christmas..... but I have been thinking about you all!!)