Hi guys (& any of you that aren't guys)

The 'hankie-method' sounds brilliant, thanks Don - and if it's good enough for Segovia ..... It's probably a good idea for home as well when I want to practice in the early hours without waking anyone else.

When I said I'd only my guitar for 2 months I meant I'd only had a guitar at all for 2 months - so I'm not very good ! Turned out most of the other guests were there for the music festival as well - so I MIGHT have got away with it.

I Didn't buy any more guitars and there was a LOVELY mandolin I put back, (but did get a 10th whistle, oops).

BTW it's accoustic, PLEASE don't encourage me onto electric. I generally sing quiet gentle songs - but the idea of unexpectedly launching into 'Black Dog' or 'Paranoia' is a delightful thought.

You lot a bad influence (BG)

H