Rather a frustrating summer, since I damaged my little finger left hand in July and have been unable to play since due to a large and unwieldy splint.  This was removed last Friday and at last I am regaining some movement in said digit.  The consultant said that I could expect another six weeks at least of recuperation, and there is still a good deal of swelling to go down.  Oo-er.  That's the last time I muck about with a rugby ball after drinking cheap French wine.  Anyway, lots of gigs coming up and I have asked Doug Briggs to play with us for the autumn.  He is a star box player and a good egg to boot.  We shall be knocking them in the aisles!