Or perhaps the folk club regulars could haul their arses out of their comfy armchairs

I'm a folk club regular, Jack. Sing a bit. Play a bit. Not particularly talented but I enjoy it. Until about 7 years ago I helped to run a weekly club and annual festival. I have been involved in ritual dance and drama in the community. I have booked acts from across the globe to appear in free community events. I worked full time until July of this year and juggled the needs of an extended family with health issues, high pressure support work and moved house in the meanwhile.

I now just want to enjoy my visits to local folk clubs and have a good few years retirement. I am sure you will excuse me if I no longer want to haul my arse out of my comfy armchair and would like someone else to have a go for a change.

Perhaps Mudcat contributors would get better discussions if they stopped using antagonistic phrases?