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Hi Nick I wouldn't have put it that strongly, but seeing as how you've revisited it.... I agree! Derek (note spelling!)

How about it Paul (Site Guru)? There could be a retail opportunity here! Derek

For my 2d, in the UK, the last two or three years have seen many more young folk artists appearing in clubs and at festivals, both as individuals and in bands. The festival goers still tend to be on the more mature side, but the signs are that the young bands are attracting a young following, who also use the rest of the festival. Sessions see younger musicians, but at present singarounds tend to be for the oldies. Some of the younger attendees seem to be children of folkies who have "rediscovered" their parents music after a lay-off to be with their peirs. I personally look forward to the day when I am an old bloke surrounded by youger folk making the music that I love, albeit in their own way. (The "old bloke" bit has unfortunately prematurely arrived! ) Derek

Logging on this morning (thursday) it seems to have done the trick! I can skive off for a good few minutes reading the forum now! Derek

There seems to be little activity in the last couple of days. Is every one on Holidays (Vacation), or have we run out of things to discuss? Derek

Put me down for a couple of pints (sorry, pins) Derek

a pin would let other C-netters know who you are without having to shout it out all day. Besides, what do you do when you need to change your t-shirt? (besides buying a suitcase full!) Derek

I was at Alcester and Arden Folk festival at the week-end, with my singing "boy" band, The Laners, and was delighted to be in the company, both on and off stage, of "OLDNICKELBY" (Hi Nick), who sings with Young No More. and very good they were too. Our discussions ranged from C-net (of course) to a mutual dislike of folk songs of a religious persuasion. (I thought I was the only one!). He also showed me a concertina that I never saw the like of before, but I will leave that to him to talk about if he wants to. Anyway, the point is, how many other members have I met without knowing they were c-netters? Should we, (as a community) have a badge or whatever to identify us to other members? I'm not talking big and gaudy here, just a subtle pin. Derek Edited for the typos you never see until you post!

I can't afford a Jeffries and a wife! Derek

Off topic ... I heard on TV last night that Nora Jones is Ravi Shankra, the sitarist's, daughter! Derek

I don't have a sound card on my PC unfortunately! Derek

I think that it is an attempt at humour.... but I just noticed in their write up that they call the concertina a Melodeon! Derek

Saw the link below on another forum. This will mean alot more to the UK contingent. Dancing two's Derek

The way it's looking at the moment, Doncaster will be nearer than I'll get to Arran this year! (Damn! ) Derek

Tall and elegant .. Birches (different colour trees?) Derek

Off topic I know, but did you see Hammersmith dance to no music? They put the melodeon on the floor where the musician would have been and danced a Longborough Dance perfectly. I was impressed all the way to the pub. Derek

Jim has it right for me, the loudest shirt I can lay my hands on! (I have quite a collection these days) Derek

Roger There are quite a few places that will record your tapes/vynyl to CD for not a lot of wonga. Alternatively, if you have a lot to do, you can by the software to do it. Derek

I don't know if this is relevant, but last weekend I was talking to an anglo player at a ring meeting in Holland. I didn't get his name but he played for Hammersmith in the 60's. He now plays for Utrecht Morrismen. Derek

After too many years camping in tents, I would like one with four wheels, big enough for a bed! Derek

oroyit, oroyit, if yer cor tork lark a willenhall mon, dae tork at all. Derek

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Hi Alan If you click on the posters name (on the top left of their post) this will enable you to look at their profile and send them a personal message or email them. To reply to their posts publicly (like this) click on "add reply" at the bottom of the thread. Derek

AND the woman in the right foreground is hiding a large PA up the back of her skirt... Derek

Sounds like a cue for a Monty Python sketch! Derek