I dont think I have RSI. All the tutor books mention that your hands will hurt at first. Its just through supporting the weight of the concertina with only the thumbs and little fingers. Little fingers arent used to supporting the weight at first.

Micca - have you been counting the days?

Thanks for the sympathy and encouragement everyone, now I need you to tell me to stop whinging and being such a wimp and get on with the practising....

Bagpuss