Absolutely agree Al, someone who ran and is still running a successful folk club, in my opinion a lovable eccentric., and who was helpful to floorsingers.
as far as i am concerned eccentrics make the UK folk scene more colourful and interesting.
Nick Dow as you very well know, Thin John was my half brother, you asked what happened to him?
he died after a long and not very pleasant illness similiar to Alzheimers, i find the tone of your e mail offensive and unpleasant