Time to refresh this thread. It's 30 days and counting till my wife and I fly out of Maine and land, hopefully, in Sydney. Anything new in terms of music sessions, folk concerts, general get-togethers for swapping songs?

I still haven't tracked down the nautical singing group The Roaring Forties. Any clues, Bob?

I'm still not sure what happens at the Blackheath gathering on December 6th, whether I should come expecting to lead a song or two or whether I should only listen; either is fine with me but I'd like to know beforehand. Murray?

The Hotel Shannon looks good on December 7th; is the building still there?

Toongabbie looks good for December 14th; I'll have to refresh my favorite Christmas Shanties. Alison?

Love to have a spot at the Loaded Dog - Callie? Is there a firm date for which Saturday this will be?

I think I'll risk bringing my own banjo, and explaining to Customs that contrary to rumor it's really not a dangerous weapon, at least when properly tuned.;-)