http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/drfletch Guy Fletcher forum dedicated to personally answering messages from dedicated followers of him, Mark Knopfler and all that's going on in the world of Dr Fletch! en-gb Copyright 2007 Ginzola.com http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/images/DrF.jpg http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/drfletch http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12588 DrFletch Isabella Lari, Sunny Tuscany I started to be a little sad when you left Italy, you know, it's the idea that you were here... So sad that this tour is ending. So sad that the tour diary is ending... as someone said before, I'm a get-a-lifer too as I couldn't miss any of your daily entries. So sad I won't learn new words like "curfew" or "tarmac"! It is a great tour (whatever someone could think) and I really hope that you'll be on the road again very very soon. A praise: could you please post the NS competition right answers in the next days? I'd like to know how many further English lessons do I have to book after realizing what huge mess I've probably done! Enjoy the last show, the last runner and the first day of your well deserved holidays! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Thank you so much Isabella. It's as much fun for me as it was for you. I will post the NS review as soon as I can. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12588 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12587 DrFletch Marty McAuliffe, Syracuse, New York, USA Guy "May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home And may the hand of a friend always be near" I realize that you don't always want the wind directly at your back while windsurfing...but I felt that the Irish Prayer seemed appropriate for all of you coming off a long road trip. Hopefully the warm rays of the sun will help heal your wife's back. Thanks for everything! Marty >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Many thanks Marty, a lovely sentiment http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12587 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12586 DrFletch Ibai Unanue, Bilbao Hi Guy! Just wanted to thank you and all the band for last night's show in Vista Alegre Bullring in Bilbao. It was one of the happiest nights in my life, what a show, what a band, what a sound. The weak thing was that "only" 14 songs were performed, brilliantly, but the show went off so quickly, my dad told me that he would be listening to you all night long, and I would be too! Thanks so much and enjoy your holidays. Looking forward to see you back in Spain in 2012! cheers! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Many thanks, a lovely evening http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12586 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12585 DrFletch Roland Dent Snr, Tow Law I note in the picture of Richard Bennett that the red fender he is playing has the signature of MK on the end of it.. is that called the neck? I have little knowledge of musical instruments. Is this guitar an off the shelf "signature" model? So can anyone buy this model in a shop please? Or is this a vintage model that MK has signed personally? >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> It's an off the shelf signature model available to all with Mark's signature of the headstock. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12585 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12584 DrFletch Scotty, Bel Air, CA Doc, in the 70's many British artists & bands like the Stones fled Britain in self imposed "exile" because of the ultra high British Tax Laws. This never seemed to affect Dire Straits and both you & MK have lived happily in London for quite some time. What changed? >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Nothing, we don't have a problem with paying tax. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12584 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12581 DrFletch Erwin, Netherlands Guy i have question about the song Marbletown. I hope you do not find this strange and i know you are all very good at what you're doing but how much practise goes in a song like this? I really love this version you played on this tour, almost 9 minutes long i believe. Beautiful song.... I always wonder how songs in concert sometimes take longer than on the record but what you did with Marbletown.... can you tell us something about that.... Thanks... >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> None. The song is played differently every night, we all 'play off' each other and no-one quite knows where we are going, what fun. It's worth buying all the Simfy downloads just for this song alone. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12581 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12583 DrFletch Victor Gutierrez, España That opinion does mark and Guy the reunion of old comrades in Italy July 31? >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> I'm sure they will have a lovely time. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12583 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12582 DrFletch Emiliano vallejo, Argentina Hi guy, strange question here. I remember the first time when I was I hearing sailing to philadelphia (the song) that during the 2nd verse my ear (at least mine) was hoping that the chorus enters after the lyrics says "In the forest of the Iroquois..."( tipical AABA form) but not, the songs repeats one verse more (AABAA form). The thing I like is that the lyrcs there says "Now hold your head up Mason" And it fits perfectly with the feeling that my ear had. it this was previously thought, or just came out? or maybe its just my ear and I am a little crazy?! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> it's called an arrangement http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12582 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12578 DrFletch colin bryce, Dallas Texas HEy Doc, I would second Alberto Antonetti thoughts. Its very cool to participate in the NS comp. Cooler still to win. But the real treat is checking on the daily diary, reading the thoughtful and sometimes thoughtless comments by all in the forum, and most of all enjoying MK and GF music. I love being a get-a-lifer...Can't wait for the prize to arrive. StayHard. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> cheers Colin and congrats http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12578 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12579 DrFletch Aidan Williamson, Darlington, UK I just want to add my bit to the incoming tide of similar messages thanking you and the whole band for having us along on tour with you. Your commitment to providing an unparalleled level of access to your lives on the road (sometimes in the face of unfair criticism & downright rudeness) is honestly, far more than anyone could expect.(well, any reasonable person anyway). It's been great. Thank you doesn't begin to express it. Enjoy your holidays & Come back soon ! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> There's rudeness and bitterness everywhere, thankfully it's overshadowed by genuine love. cheers http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12579 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12576 DrFletch Holger, Germany Hey doc! Leapfrogging or/and Bockspringen, that’s the question. In my understanding while e.g. crossing a street, half of a group of frogs relaxing for the next jump and the other group is „airborne“: fly high and watch the traffic. Then the relaxed group jumps and so far. By the way: as you can see on the surface, watching and take care of the traffic is not a special frog talent. However, is that meant by leapfrogging? I know Bockspringen as kind of sport. And if you don’t have the equipment, take your friend as Bock. Seen in your great video. Mannfred, is his name really written with double „n“? Stay healthy for the rest of your tour! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> yes http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12576 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12577 DrFletch daria cadonna, Italy Hello, tomorrow is the last day of the tour and it's time to say goodbye and thank the band and Mark Knopfler in primis for the beautiful music spread all around the world in these months. I would like to thank Guy and Richard for the daily notes that kept us fans in close touch with this fantastic journey. And, if you allow me Dr.Fletch, I would also thank and greet from here that nice and a bit crazy fellow named Isaac Shabtay, who has achieved to follow the entire Get Lucky Tour, maybe with some ups and downs but sure with genuine enthusiasm. Let's toast to the end of this adventure with him too: cheers to all, daria >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> cheers http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12577 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12573 DrFletch Victor Gutierrez, España something special for the farewell tour in Gredos plan you have? >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Yes, Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsay will support!!!!! http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12573 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12574 DrFletch Abel López, Cantabria (Spain) Hi, Doc: It´s friday, only half and hour to get off work. Today it´s my birthday, I get lucky to have a wonderful gift, see yours live again!! A little ride of 100 kms. to Bilbao, and wait until 10 pm. I´m so nervous!! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> enjoy http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12574 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12575 DrFletch shaun hornby, Lakeport California Dear doc,A very sad day is upon us,you,the whole band and us fans.I come into work every morning,check email then with great anticipation,go onto your tour diary,Which has been the best yet.Just one Question,can you start all over again next week back in the U.S.?Ohh OK make it 2 weeks so you can have a holiday for a few days?Thanks for taking us in your suitcase for a few months. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> glad to have you along http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12575 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12580 DrFletch Tony Harrison, The BBC Played like a true Lord mate. Even acting as if you didn't know what "green leather" was! Cheeky, very Cheeky. We wish you a safe and wonderful holiday Doc. Thanks for all of the great reports from this years tour. It was Outrageous! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12580 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12571 DrFletch Mara N, Riga Latvia Thank you VERY MUCH for your excellent diary that gave me (and many others too) an opportunity to keep track of GET LUCKY great tour even without presence. We'll stay together with your music. Best regards! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> thanks http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12571 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12572 DrFletch Adriene Malsbury, New Jersey I couldn't pass up the opportunity thank all of you one more time for the wonderful concert experience in Red Bank. Thanks to all the crew, drivers, and personnel for their hard work, and to all the musicians whose performances are tremendously inspiring. And thank you, too, for this forum and your diaries. Please extend my gratitude to all. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> My pleasure http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12572 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12570 DrFletch Roland Dent Snr, Tow Law Not suggesting any of the drivers are fatigued. I mean't your decision was too ambitious. The only gripe I have is that I would love to see you use Jaguar cars instead of Mercedes Benz. Maybe next time STARS and CARS could do a short term lease with the Jaguar company. I hope so. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> It was a timing mix-up on the truck drivers side. I'm afraid to say that Jaguars are way off the spec. Too small, unreliable and most of all very uncomfortable in the back. Tried them. Compared to an S class, there's no contest http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12570 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12568 DrFletch Neville Sherman, Dubai Hi Guy - rough estimates of approximately 90 shows, an average 5000 (I don't really know!) per show gives 450 000 people. Round it up to 500 000 then. With the exception of those very few fans that seem to moan and groan over anything and everything, giving half a million people a wonderful musical experience needs a big word of thanks. Having seen at least one MC concert everytime he has toured whether in DS, NHB or on his tod with you guys since 1981, I have to say, the experience gets better every time. Thanks for Rome this year, a great night despite the heat! Piper to the End - whooo, quite moving Here is to the next chapter. Smiles - Neville >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> onwards and upwards http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12568 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12569 DrFletch Nat, Back in cold Sweden Hi Guy, as end of the tour is upon us, I'd like to send my thanks to the whole band and crew for the 3 gigs I have attended, all different, all brilliant, and to you in particular for, amongst others things, taking us on tour with you with your diaries, photos and forum. Like many forum readers, I will miss reading you everyday. Have a great holiday and I hope to read you soon! Take care. N >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Many thanks Nat, see you soon http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12569 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12566 DrFletch Marijn Schoo, Netherlands G'morning Dr. Fletcher, Thanks for all the musical threatments and the wonderful reports. I'm sure we're all a step ahead in the cure. But, we're not yet there, so we're looking forward to much more great music, tour- and studio reports! The camera policy and USB recordings have proven themselves to enhance the concert experience. No worries about camera's and sound in front, we can all cheer and clap and not just fake it :P (did you ever notice that some hands did not completely close at the front row?). Enjoy the last dates & see you soonish! Regards, Marijn >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> cheers http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12566 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12567 DrFletch Roland Dent Snr, Tow Law Those of us lucky enough to get to see this show live saw another side to MK. Grit and determination. Amazing man. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12567 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12565 DrFletch Tony Harrison, Cataluña Like a slick politico when asked about Bullfighting you reply, "I respect the history - I don't see it going away anytime soon". Then days later you print, "The morning papers today announced the decision made by the parliament of Catalonia to prohibit bullfighting in the region." No retraction from you or your "people". Slick. Very slick mate. Like your arse had been resting on that green leather all of your life. Outrageous! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> and your point is..? green leather? http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12565 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12561 DrFletch Wolfgang Holzer, Austria Hi, just saw a film on tv.gusto called NZZ format about the Grand Central Station. They used El Macho there. Did you know about that? http://www.nzzformat.ch/108+M5d8e4598daf.html Good luck for the last shows! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> no, cheers http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12561 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12563 DrFletch Jose Luis Agapito, Lisbon, Portugal H Doc! Just to thank you all for the great concert you gave us in Lisbon. It's always a pleasure to see you again. It's also funny to see photos of places I pass everyday on your diary. in case you're interested, the first picture of the big statue you placed in the Lisbon entry is of a former Portuguese prime-minister: Marquis de Pombal. He was in charge during the earthquake era and was highly influenced by his diplomatic work in London and Vienna. Under that influence, he had a focused and planned intervention right after the earthquake. He was quite pragmatic in those times: 1 - take care of the wounded and bury the dead and 2 - Rebuild the city with an intelligent plan (Lisbon's historical downtown resembles much like New York... with a very linear architecture and also by applying anti-seismic structures that are still used today) Nowadays, the statue is a place where football fans go, whenever their club wins the league... oh well... >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> many thanks http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12563 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12564 DrFletch Lorenzo, Hi Guy, thanks for the great show tonight. BEAUTIFUL version of Marbletown and it was great to hear PTTE live. Actually I would have loved to hear more from the GL album, but the main problem is time: your shows should last 3.5 hours! On the first 2-3 songs I thought that Mark's voice was difficult to hear, but after it was great. Superb performance from all of you. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> great http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12564 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12560 DrFletch marcos, Ferrol, Galicia, Spain dear doc. First of all, congratulations for the great show last night in Santiago de Compostela. It was really great. I regret that the facilities were not best suited for a rock concert. Regarding what you say in your diary, I want to say "yes, you were in Galicia on three previous occasions. In 1992, the OES tour in a city named Vigo. In 1996, the tour of GH, in A Coruña. And finally, in 2004, in Santiago de Compostela again, in a special performance for television, playing Boom like that. I know because I were in all of them.;) >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> cheers http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12560 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12559 DrFletch Danny P., Oslo,Norway Hi Guy! It would have been super if you could notify us when you know the date the BBC-documentary will be broadcasted! Break a leg with the last shows and I wish you a pleasant holiday afterwards! Sincerely, Danny >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> cheers Danny http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12559 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12558 DrFletch Roland Dent Snr, Tow Law "I thought I'd grab a car and head off but management rightly pointed out that with show-time looming, any traffic induced delay could be awkward.." Yup first sign of fatigue...judgement goes west. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> The drivers are not fatigued. They are professionals. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12558 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12557 DrFletch Cris, Galicia Hello Doc. You mentioned you've never been in Santiago before. But you actually did! Shangri-la Promo, lil playback show, in the Obradoiro Square, the great square with the Cathedral. Can't remember the year. And you've played in green Galicia twice before: Golden Heart tour (in Coruña), and with DS in Vigo. Also, Torres family has always spent his summer hols in Galicia. And he is married to his childhood sweetheart, from that summer hols time. -Great show, yes,we were a bit insane... maybe the heat turned us all a bit wild!. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Yes, of course, thanks http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12557 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12555 DrFletch Alberto Antonetti, Rome Well Doc, I'm so excited to read my name as the winner of the string-competition that I hardly believe it!! It's the first time in my life that something like this happens, and I really want to thank you! Of course I'm VERY glad I'll get the autographed drum-head, but I want to say that NO PRIZE in the world is better than following MK's work, and all the band's devotion to music and to fans. Your wonderful diary and forum are a daily caress to all of us. For all these reasons, (and many others) please accept and give to the rest of the band my SPECIAL thankyouuuu. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Cheers Alberto http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12555 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12556 DrFletch Cheney Coker, Dallas After I got over the artistic majesty of your can of Pledge photo, I started wondering about Matt's "Piano". I'm assuming that it is just an empty piano shell with a keyboard inserted inside. If this is the case, why bother? Doestn't that just create extre weight to haul from gig to gig? Why not just put it on a stand like the rest? >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> I wrote about this in the last tour diary but it is a very good question. It's actually a question of aesthetics and the shell isn't all that heavy. Plus, oddly enough, the piano sounds better when it's in the shell. Trust me. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12556 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12562 DrFletch Mark Zeelenberg, @nl Doc, i'm done with Bonaparte... >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> so will we be in 2 days http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12562 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12554 DrFletch Roi, Valladolid This post it's not a qestion, i would like to thank you for this year Tour, with some developments than others. It was a great a idea the SoundBoards Recordings, i've bought Royal Albert Hall, and Cordoba...and this evening i'm going to Las Ventas to enjoy (i hope) with te best Mark Knopfler's tour i've been since 2005. And at the end, i would like to thank you Guy for your Tour Diary, and for your comments about Spain and spanish fans :) >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> No worries, amamos a España http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12554 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12553 DrFletch jason hastings, chester Hi Guy, The documentary filmed sounds juicy!..is it anything we might get to see in the future?..also congratulations on what again seems the best tour ever!..and thanks so much for the daily dose of tour trivia and escapades!..it really has been a blast, almost feel like ive been on it too!..in fact I dreamt last night I was carrying a tambourine watching Mark do circus acrobatics with special guests Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards!!!!.I must lay off cheese before bed!..take care mate.enjoy your break...Jase, Chester >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> well I don't know...I will be editing my footage but it may take a while since I do plan to have some time off..stay tuned. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12553 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12550 DrFletch Erwin, Netherlands Guy, are there already any plans/projects of what you and Mark will be doing when this tour is over.. First a nice holiday i think....... But anything on the agenda after that........ Thanks and enjoy the last days in Spain! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> holidays http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12550 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12551 DrFletch rui pedro, v.n.de gaia well,what a night yesterday!!!wow!!you guys are really really in top form....thank you once again,and i hope to see the hole band in near future.....now a little question ,what hapenned with mark´s guitar at the end of solo in the first song?....cheers to all >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Yes, what a night. I don't know http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12551 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12549 DrFletch Pedro Silva, Brazil Hi Guy, many thanks for such a wonderful words regarding your time in Lisbon. For sure you have hit on the spot on (some of) the good things about my town - not to mention the superb audience. Unfortunately I am now in Brazil and could not attend your concert. Do you know if that concert will be available for MP3 download? Also, you have mentioned about filming - any live DVD is planned for Xmas release? Cheers and have a great holiday after this tour. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Nothing planned I'm afraid http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12549 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12548 DrFletch chris sherwin, findhorn scotland according to my local paper michael mcgoldrick will be performing at the speyfest festival this weekend http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1845150 im thinking this could be an error or is he gonna be back in time ?? could you ask him please as im gonna buy tickets if hes there as being a fellow mancunian it would be a pleasure seeing him play up this way thanks chris sherwin >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> No, he's finishing the tour with us and then going home. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12548 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12545 DrFletch Carlos, catalan Only a few want to ban "the bulls" in Cataluña. A pity, finally lie down on the minority Catalan independence (are 8%). And the president (ZP) is hiding? Note : ZP = accidental president and president of full employment. Also "THE TONTO EL ABA". ¡¡ VIVA LOS TOROS !! ¡¡ VIVA LAS PLAZAS DE TOROS !! ¡¡ VIVA MARK KNOPFLER !! Enlarge the photo to see the faces of Catalan politicians (they are a cult). >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12545 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12546 DrFletch Jose David Cabacinha, Lisbon Once again I can say that you people seem a true Merc! Glad to see the arrival, and specially the Mercs! Every now and then I ride one of those beautys and it's like riding a sofa...with an airplane engine on! Nevertheless you seem well oiled on stage and that catch the fans. Honestly I must say that I had the feeling that you all seemed a little tired, of course that it's understandable and we all can live with that! Great moment with Marbletown and yes Done with Bonaparte! Indeed I was expecting to hear for the first time live We can get Wild...Ah well maybe some other time... It's very nice of you to know so much about our cherished Lisbon... Big hug to you all! Jose David >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> cheers and see you next time http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12546 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12547 DrFletch Roland Dent Snr, Tow Law You can pick up a Philips SBC HC8355 cordless for cheap money on eBay all over. The rechargeable batteries issued with it are useless...they don't work. I use standard non rechargebale AAA which are excellent. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12547 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12541 DrFletch Hélène FLOTTES, Bonsoir Guy. Formidable vos photos de Cordoue. Surtout la photo de votre groupe. Merci !!! Bon concert avec toutes les joies pour ce soir à Lisbonne. A bientôt de vous lire sur vos pages. Lilou >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> merci http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12541 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12542 DrFletch Judi Cella, Clearwater Fl Congratulations to the winners! Now are you going to post the answers so those of us who still have not figured things out can be enlightened? I have truly enjoyed the competition and have learned many things from it. But most of all, I love the CD and play it daily. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. It is truly appreciated and enjoyed. >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Yes, I will post the answers later http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12542 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12543 DrFletch Dominique, Antwerp, Belgium Doc, Although I’m not a competition winner, it was fun to take part in the NS & string comp! Thanks. Nice way to dig a little deeper … errrr …. a LOT deeper in the NS songs! :-))) Any chance you will post the comp solutions, just to check how pathetic I was at it? … hehe … Btw: now that the tour is coming to an end, with which feelings do you look back at the past four months? All the best for the remaining gigs, Dom >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> yep, coming... http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12543 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12538 DrFletch Dirk, Belgium Hello Mr Fletcher, We have a lot of noise from cars etc where we live. Can you give me some good advise for a good headphone that is not too heavy to wear. I've been told that Sennheiser is good? Thanks again and have a happy ending with the tour and a happy start with upcoming ideas/projects/music/windsurfing etc! >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> You just have to find ones you like. I like Senns.. http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12538 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12539 DrFletch Thomas, Poland Hello Doc, Thought I'd submit a little query while my tea is gently brewing: I guess Mark uses a compressor somewhere in his guitar signal chain - do you know what he is using? Also, (maybe one for Glenn S.) do you know whether he uses one general setting, or does it change with each song? Tea done ... All the best. Thomas >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> No, there is no compressor in Mark's signal chain http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12539 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12537 DrFletch Dirk, Belgium Hello, I understand that sound and volume are checked when the hall/bullring etc is empty. So when everybody has entered, the sound changes due to a lot of people that give a different accoustic. Are the sound people checking the sound and volume again? Only on the mixing desk or have they microphones (or do they walk arround) in different places in the hall? Thank you >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Yes, Sven walks around the venues after the show has started and alters the PA configuration accordingly. Anyone who has seen him will notice he carries a laptop which acts as a remote for the central PA computer. More in a video I'm making at the moment. Unfortunately any videos will appear well after the tour is over so check in later http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12537 http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12533 DrFletch irene bahlman, The netherlands Hi Guy, A. few days and this fantastic tour is over. I will be missing it absolutely!! I enjoyed your fantastic diarie and forum ( and your humor). You have taken so many foto's from all over the world, fantastic!!! I've see you in Amsterdam and I will never forget this. I enjoy each minute. I like to thank you all so much for a unforgettable night!! Guy, I'm listen every day to your National selection cd. ( and the others of course ). I like it so much. Every song is briljant!! Music, your voice, your keybord, everything. I can't wait for your next CD. Do you have already plans? And I hope you write a book. But for now: Thanks for everything , you are fantastic!! I hope you enjoy the last days of the tour, and til 2012 ? I wish you a very fine holiday with your family, and take care by windsurfing. ( sorry for my Inglisch ) >>> Dr Fletch answers: >>> Many thanks Irene http://guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?showid=12533