I take it the common link here is music?

In the words of Sir Thomas Beecham;

"The English don't appreciate music, but they love the noise it makes."

Not trying to make a point, just the ramblings of an ex miner / singer / songwriter who used to love playing in folk clubs but not any more. Can't say why, I don't really know but whenever I do go to a folk night, I confuse nostalgia with a good night out. The nostalgia is still there.... just.

Sorry, but that's how it is. I browse these pages to see if any old mates turn up.