Well, what can I say?
The Van performed brilliantly and arrive complete with Beverley and Hull contingent at noon Friday. No need for the RAC.
We (Linda Kelly and I) had a fantastic time.
The Arts centre still is my (our) favourite space to sing and the 'unrehearsed choir' did a fantastic job harmonising at every opportunity.
I've got some £2 coins stored away already - and an extra week to save up as next years dates are for the 4th weekend in July!
Dougie was simply superb. I couldn't believe how many people said they'd NEVER heard him before(!) and that they'd like to hear more. What a treat to have him smile at the audience participation (!) or hasn't anyone else noticed that it seems to be the norm to portray how sullen one can look in 'life' these days?
He appeared amazed that so many of 'the English' knew his songs.
I thought his performance was outstanding - (I would!)

Jim McD - I think you were avoiding me!!!!
Sorry you didn't get your job Jane.

We departed at 10 to midnight and just missed a royal appointment at the motorway services around 1 am.(at Tibshelf North).
The van behaved perfectly until 'ull when it set off two car alarms as we passed at 0420..... (sorry!) and now it's all dried out and washed up ready for Saddleworth.
Roll on Thursday. Hope to catch up with more 'catters' there.
Luv.
H.