I've been watching the level of BS build-up over the past few weeks. I had almost reached the stage where I had had (parse that!)enough of the current (partly understandable) American preoccupation with matters to which folk song and music is fairly incidental when..... along came a couple of very interesting threads, queries and answers. So I'm still here.

I suspect I'm not alone in my ambivalence. I hope the Mudcat can keep up its wide-ranging scope and inclusivity, while focussing on the music and song. Otherwise there will be one sad Irishman fading into the background - and I doubt if he'll be alone.

Regards