I've been fascinated by jig puppets (limberjacks in the US) for many years. So, for my Christmas present in 2009, I decided to get one for myself. I'm no woodworker so, after trawling through the net, found a great site for Chris Harvey in Woodbridge in Suffolk, and chose a dancing cockerel...

Rocky the dancing cockerel (click on the video link to see Rocky dance).

He arrived today - I gave him a brief workout before Mrs. Fly claimed him and put him away for Christmas Day. I'm looking forward to dancing him at the local session on the last Sunday in December (the Bull in Ditchling) - and I think "The Soldier's Joy" would be a good backing track.

Chris painted him in my colours of choice: a Buff Sussex Cockerel - so I can say to all my friends that I have a buff Sussex cock...