Shocked and sad. Last time I was in direct contact with Derek was at Girvan folk festival, some years back, when I had a beer with him in a local pub. It helps to lift the gloom a wee bit to learn that an old pal, Stephen Quigg, is stepping into the gap.Too many good folkies are slipping past. I know Maw Burns in Irvine will be feeling down at this news too---she was "Mother Hen " to the lads every time they were in the district. Peace, Derek---and I hope the age of miracles is not past.. Boab