I'm sorry to miss the session, but I am off on Sunday to record another Caran blockbuster, and to compete in a body-building contest on the coast. May I say what a pleasure it has been, having DeMister co-hosting my sessions and I look forward to Ossonflag's demure assistance on the 7th of September.

As this is possibly the only session not attended regularly by top family fiddle and accordion combo - Rural Sex, I will try to persuade then to pop in for 4 hours if that's ok.

I am now off to oil myself, ripple and strain a bit, eat a dozen eggs, a quart of liquid liver and a chicken.

Have a hoot.