well steve, I should add, that the problem of people talking in the song circle is not confined to when it is my turn. but maybe it was just an innocent enquiry eh steve....

don and deckman seem to have the right idea...leave those amateur endeavours and have by invitation only sessions with " real " singers ! should be a hoot !. it probably leaves pros and lesser singers happier.
mind you I do agree with musket that it is bad manners endlessly looking through binders etc , though imo, that applies whether the person performing is greatly accomplished or less so.