Straw Bear was survived & throughly enjoyed by me although it was all a bit tricky with a bad back, very difficult to get through the crowds!

Yes, it was colder than a very cold thing this weekend in the Wilds of the Fens. Thankfully the Fenland Mountain Rescue Team did not have to effect any rescues on this occasion :-)

My name is MUD I'm sure as the singaround on the Friday in the B pub did not happen! But our hosts had very kindly moved it to the upstairs room of the George (this session was mentioned earlier in this thread by Phil H, thanks) & provided us with a non-smoking venue which was much appreciated! I just hope that any Catters with their wits about them will have asked the appropriate BarPersons and been directed the the new venue accordingly! My apologies!

I was hobbling around with Rhiannon & Mick Pearce and GUEST, Harmony Angel (who also just happens to be GUEST, My Guru Always Said's Husband) & we came together with friends & new friends throughout the weekend.

Manitas was pointed out to me during the procession, but I did't get a peek at LtS nor yet the famed Bratling which was a disappointment. Didn't catch sight of Mary Humphreys and Anahata, although I may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time which is so easy to do!

Alanww was exactly who I thought & his Campervan was admired from the window of the Boat while he was studying his wheels!

The singaround in the Boat on the Saturday was expertly skippered by Derek & Mary of Banbury (click here for their Canalside Folk Festival 10 - 12th October which I hope they'll update soon)
& I lost count of the number of performers in the circle. They arranged for our bar to be non-smoking which was wonderful (& so necessary too don't you think?).

My non-music or dance high point was getting that extra pair of socks and the best advice I can give to anyone is: Don't drink too much on the Friday!

Did you go?