Thanks for the add! I am very pleased to see that Richard Ineson is a member here. Richard may remember our meeting in Whitby in 2011 when one of his friends introduced us.. "Here's Don from NZ and I told him you'd show him the biggest banjo in the world". "I will , would you like a cup of tea ? " is the reply. Then out comes the CE bass banjo, what a beauty! Then out comes a lovely Barnes and Barnes 5 string and it's handed to me . I play and old tune from the Minstrel era, clawhammer style. Richard then plays a very nice classical piece. Such a nice moment whilst traveling so far from home.Bravo Richard, so glad you are still playing!

Yes, still playing, not quite with the vigour of yesteryear but it still amuses me. I remember you calling, the contra bass banjo has a new owner but is still in Whitby I think, whereas I have moved on to fresh pastures.