How Scottish is Edinburgh Fringe ?
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- Is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Scottish? Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey, shares some of his own experiences and recommendations as he delves into more recent Scottish history to tell you the story of The Edinburgh Fringe
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Edinburgh does not influence anything. You are wafting ye wee head.
@@joebloggs2473 clearly a west coaster lol
Mr. Fumey, you’ve out done yourself in this video. The history is always spot on, but you put so much of YOURSELF into this performance. I haven’t performed in many , many moons. To have had someone walk away from a production saying the things you did about the show you were going to see would have been nothing short of the highest compliment. You presented yourself as the artist you ARE to us. I think the authenticity streaming from you is brilliant! Be well. x🖤x
Ah Tiffany, that's nice
It’s played all these years in Scotland but only now Nicola Benedetti is to become the new director of the Edinburgh International Festival. She is both the first Scottish and the first female director to be appointed since the festival began in 1947.
Benedetti is a Scottish name?
@@gregdales4701 She was born in Scotland. She's Scottish. Name is irrelevant, just like I doubt you were born in a field.
@@Ayeshteni 😂😂
Stop it
@@gregdales4701 Dales?
Can always tell how popular a channel is when you post a video and in 20 minutes you have a host of comments. Hats off to Bruce
I used to go to the fringe when I lived in Glasgow - great stuff. I saw Count Arthur Strong's first show and was one of the 3 people in the audience. The other two were my wife and some lady from the BBC. Unfortunately I always found the people in Edinburgh very unfriendly, except one lovely exception from a server in a pub whilst we were having dinner. Turns out she was from Skye.
We say that if you go to Glasgow and Edinburgh, you’ll get a cup of tea, but in Edinburgh they charge you for it.
Sorry to hear that. Edinburgh born and raised, and I can't stand people who are rude to tourists and visitors.
Hands down Glasgow folk are more unwelcoming. Aberdeenshire person I don’t care either way it’s just how it’s always been for me
The catchphrase, Come in you'll have had your tea, can be quite amusing between friends.
I live in Edinburgh and have been going to many of the events at the fringe, and the EIF, and the book festival, the whole shebang for many years. However, this year I'm finally in it performing classical music! My mum is also performing in it for the first time doing a lecture on the English language. All thanks to the fact that there are shows specifically hampered to providing platforms for ordinary people. You can do what you want and they will advertise it for you and provide a venue and helps you get out there!
Yay
When I worked in Edinburgh, which involved travelling around the city, the Festival was a menace as travelling times increased. However, you can't beat wandering around the Royal Mile and down to the foot of The Mound, watching the street performers. The firework display marking the end of the Festival is good too.
Silver linings and clouds
I never new that such a thing as the Fringe even existed. Now I have to plan my Scotland retirement trip for this time of year so that I may attend. Thanks for the story Bruce and good morning from America!
If you want to come to Edinburgh during the Fringe, make sure you book accommodation 1 year in advance , as the man said this is the biggest festival in the World by a mile probably 10 miles , So book for August whatever year you wish to go ..
Also might be a guid idea to book somewhere to stay right outside of Edinburgh as prices increase to bordering on the ridiculous. Maybe book a caravan and travel into the city or hire a car?
Thanks for the advice!
You will enjoy it. But the advice about accommodation is a good.
It's no the kilt u huv Tae fear, it's the big mukle beastie that it's wrapping. BTW I have spare rooms for rent next year only 20 miles outside Edinburgh £1500 for August.
Can't think of a better place for such a festival. the Scottish people are very welcoming to foreigners and Edinburgh has a very diverse population. Great country for international cultural events.
we aren't, we just act like that to your face but you can check statistics on Scottish opinion of tourists, it doesn't make us look good hahah
@@dciwoodrum Being from just over the border, I agree
@@jimboll6982 Oddly enough quite a few countries all over the world have issues with English visitors , coincidence 🙂
@@dciwoodrum Have you any actual evidence for that ? As opposed to nonsense polling carried out by often English based newspapers
I gave you a thumbs up, *and* went upstairs to one of the rooms there and indulged in some "instantaneous involuntary laughter", just to get the full on Fringe experience. This did result in some "heckling" from my wife regarding my sanity, I must admit.😋
I'm with her
My young cousin, you keep getting grander and grander.
Much honor and respect, from Saint Augustine, Florida.
I love the Monty Python reference when talking about the various iterations of the fringe festival
I am a Danish storyteller now living in Edinburgh and I have performed four times at The Scottish Storytelling Centre.
I'm Scottish and I've been to the fridge every year for as long as I can remember! It's my dream to one day perform there :)
As a member of the Scots diaspora ,I really enjoy your videos. I love when you show pictures of places I am yet to see. After being away for 64 years this month I now look forward to Saturday morning as nostalgia and homesick morning. Keep it going Bruce . Thank you for showing us your love for our wee country and its people. Hope you are working on your family tree . One love , as they say here.
Brilliant
Moved to Scotland in 1991 and due to life, the universe and everything that was going on, my best friend (35 years in Scotland at the time) and I went to the Tattoo and the Fringe in 2018. Had a fabulous time and picked up some wonderful gems of performances and wondered why we had waited so long to visit.
Since then, life has got in the way again but it's on the bucket list to go again. It's only a £12 return train journey for me and a bit more for my friend but we'll manage it again, I am sure.
Up to a couple weeks ago my Saturday with coffee was with Tony Broonford and Now....Mr. Fummey. What's not to love?
Another wonderful video.
I just watched Tony's video and they are both making me want to go, despite my aversion to crowds 😁
Yay
This is possibly the best video you've done yet. I feel that it captures your energy and personality wonderfully. I love it, no other words for it.
You are not perfect, but what the fuck is perfection otherwise? You're passionate, you love and know your topic.
You sir, are a grand ambassador for Scotland, and all things Scottish. With no snootishness, you're alright!
You've just made my bucket list (It's growing, so there may be competition).
Bravo from Australia, Bravo.
A lot of people who live in tourists areas tend to resent the hell out of tourists lol
Same fro a Aberdonian in Canada.!!👍🏻🏴🇨🇦
@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus they should be happy to have the tourists, it’s great for the economy, that is great for everyone!👍🏻🏴🇨🇦
@@bettyrobb8219 they are happy about the money till they see their property getting spiked in value and stripped from locals between that and their way of life treated like a side show and disrespected by outsides tends to stir up xenophobia.
@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Sorry to hear that side. The tourists should be more respectful to get it back. It’s been years since I left my beloved Scotland, I visit by ‘U. Tube’ whenever I see new videos posted! Have a great day!👍🏻🏴🇨🇦🙋♀️
When I was younger I used to come. Especially as Rory Gallagher always did a show at the Queens Hall. Stopped going when we became parents and working in the centre of Edinburgh confess it made me grumpy… My wife likes to come through.
A relative has a pop up venue this year, so we want to support that.
There ye go
Ha-ha the first time I ever performed on stage was at the Fringe in a musical version of Henry V (go figure) called Agincourt for Edinburgh Youth Theatre. We even had a float on Fringe Sunday and of course membership of the fringe Club. To use the local vernacular barry times indeed . I've been a resting actor ever since😁
The “even Scottish students were at Edinburgh uni” killed me because it’s so true I bet 25% of the students aren’t even Scottish
Our home City 👏🏴💙 Brilliant video mate 💯 your insight into the history of the Fringe was great 🤝
Thanks
Been to the Fringe once in 2016 and once in 2019. Amazing both times.
Might go up next year hopefully!
Watching Midsommar Night's Dream at Gisborough Priory founded by Robert de Brus next week, will be as close as I get this year to arts and Scotland 😅
Awesome, informative video. 👏 Imagine really enjoying a SCOTTISH BAGPIPES-AFRICAN DRUMS Duo on the South Bridge, then seeing a dozen flamingo-pink, flowy-costumed BALLERINAS FROM SOUTH KOREA dance by you in Princes St. Park. Further on at a bus stop are AMAZING Jugglers from Romania, a Ventriloquist + Dummy from the USA singing Elton John songs AND a 5'5" Chinese ELVIS impersonator, resplendent in a white, high-collared jumpsuit, doing an AWFUL bit of Heartbreak Hotel... Welcome to The Fringe, Friends! 😄
Brilliant, Bruce. One of your best for current events. Sadly, I’ve never been despite living in Cambuslang till 1970. For health reasons I’ll never now get there. So, many thanks for your comprehensive description.
Ah no Bill😥
I’ve never been to the Edinburgh Fringe, but this year I was part it’s tiny cousin Adelaide Fringe festival.
One day I hope to make it to Scotland, if I do I’ll plan it around the fringe festival!
I'm in Adelaide for Fringe in February adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/stories-of-scotland-af2023
What a great video. How fitting that just a few days after I get back from my trip to Fringe 2022 that this pops up in the recommended videos! This year was my 3rd trip to the fringe, with my previous two being in 2019 and 2017. In that 2017 trip, I was lucky enough to bring a show from my High School in the U.S. to the Fringe and have a sell-out run of "Rock of Ages". It was truly an experience unlike anything else to perform at the Fringe, and it keeps bringing me back.
Thank you for mentioning PBH. I've championed(?) him since the Cambridge Folk Festival in 90s. Many thanks to him for all the laughs he's given us over the decades.
Thanks for this great vid, good catchup.
I'm involved in an event in the fringe this year (Last night and tonight actually) and I am proud of the fringe and how it allows performers to show themselves. Hell it's how we got the 4 chord song and it brings Edinburgh to life.
But as someone who lives just outside of Edinburgh and uses Lothian Buses to get around.... I also kind of hate it. I hate the traffic, how full the buses get, how hard it is to get to my normal shops.
I have very mixed feelings on the fringe.
75 minutes on Friday to drive from the Royal Infirmary to the Western General! 😠
Ah the ying and yang
What's the four chord song?
I just got home yesterday from 4 wonderful weeks in Edinburgh. We rented a flat on The Royal Mile in Fleshmarket Close. Pricey but very nice. Pretty much everything is a 5- to 20-minute walk away and we could enjoy listening to the wonderful street musicians through the open windows when we weren't out and about seeing them in person. Being there during the beginning of The Fringe was great! We saw quite a few shows -- music, comedy, drama -- both English and Scottish. Highly recommend Scottish musician Elsa McTaggart. Her show After the World Stood Still is wonderful.
I love the Fringe! I’ve performed there a few times and been many more; it’s always a great atmosphere. 😊
Never even been to the festival Bruce.
I spent most of my life outside of Scotland so I'm just back really after 40 years away and just loving it.
I appreciate everything back here so much.
"Let me tell you a story."
*Me - snuggles in to bed and says "Yes please!" 🥰
Now you just have a nap and I'll sooth you to sleep
This is a fascinating video and I think one of your best, I've lived in Edinburgh most of my life and never even considered the history of the fringe festival despite working at some venues.
The fringe is a bit of an annoyance sometimes when I'm on a bus, but 1000% worth every second wasted.
This was great! And yes Edmonton now has a fringe festival.
But you are right, there is no drug quite like standing on a stage with the light in your eyes and people applauding. Nothing compares.
I wrote an article about the 1947 Festival and was lucky enough to be able to interview some individuals who had attended it including, amongst others, the MP Tam Dalyell. Even after all those years the interviewees spoke of the sheer pleasure of experiencing an international arts event so soon after the grim days of WW2.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Hopefully that helps square up the feel-good factor of missing out on the Fringe to make videos for us, Bruce! 💕
😂😂😂 Thanks
Been to the fringe a good few times over the years. Always tried to get to see the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, definitely Scottish and always brilliant 👍
Bruce, I'm a Londoner, married to a woman from Perth and living in Norwich. I love Scotland, and fortunately these days I am allowed to get passed Gretna and visit my in laws in Bellshill. I don't get to make the 400 mile trek as much as I would like, so thank you for your insight and your videos. Edinburgh is a place I particularly love, but I've discovered the hard way that trying to navigate it using a map means the road you want to be on is often 200 foot above your head with no staircase to climb!
😂
Go and soak up the atmosphere,the street performers are top notch.👍👍🇬🇧
@ 🏴 Scotland History Tours w/Bruce Fummey
Never knew such a place even existed in Scotland or that it might even be Scottish🏴
What ran in my mind was that I thought it was British 🇬🇧
I went to the Fringe Festival during the heatwave of 1995. I was backpacking with a couple friends, and we were on a very tight budget so we only went to one ticketed show- we saw the Tokyo Shock Boys. Somehow we befriended in the street a guy named Nigel from The Exploited (the one that tried to burn himself to a crisp) and stayed the rest of the week in his council flat, and eventually rented a car and we all went camping in the Highlands for a week to escape the heat, and did the Loch Ness and other tourist stuff. It was a really great time! I remember the countryside a lot better than the city.
Sounds like a good trip
I've not performed myself, but my ex of the time (turn of the century) was an actor who plied her trade with the disability arts group Theatre Workshop, I was lucky to see a number of productions performed at their theatre, so much that I didn't get to see any 'mainstream' comedy.
Never been to the fringe but now I have the power to drive!
I don't live far from Edinburgh, might be going to the fringe next week! I go there every year.
I was at both the Festival and the Fringe a few times back in the 1990s and 2000s. Easy then because I had a place to stay right in the city. It would be more difficult now.
I had never heard of this Festival. I have put it on my Bucket list.
😮
I am lucky enough to be a related (through marriage.) to Philosopher, Roma Poet, Stand Up Comic, Wearer of ill Advised suits, Medical Student, Fringe Veteran and Scot, erm, Scott “The Red Man” Redmond. A wonderfully eccentric man, with more talent in his little finger than I have in my entire body. What a fascinating look at the Fringe and it’s evolution. I would rather see a comedian standing at a mike in a pub creating the magic of laughter after his work on a Friday night than any big budget, big name show. People like Scott and your good self and many others, with many (sometimes strange) talents embody what a true festival should be. People performing for the love of performing to people who simply want to be entertained. Corporate doesn’t get this and sadly never will. But as you say perhaps CZcams is the next “festival” platform. I would tend to agree with you there. Thanks, Man. For all the work you put in to teaching us and giving us a few laughs too.
P.S. I talk too much at hame annaw. 🏴
Aye, I ken Scott
About seven years ago I went to Edinburgh (from the U.S.) to see the Tattoo and visit the HMY Britannia. I had seen it come past on the St. Lawrence River in the late 50"s. Anyway, found myself in the middle of a festival staying just off High St at St. Giles. I took in as much as I could in a week but I regret I didn''t have the lessons you have taught me in your videos. I bought one of your hoodies with your pic, the Scottish Flag and "let me tell you a story". Some have asked is that me in the picture---I apologize for that!
🤣🤣🤣Brilliant
Something interesting I'd love to see you cover is Irn -Bru. The history, the cultural impact, etc.
Hey Bruce, I was there way back in 1977 with my girlfriend Mairi, as we were backpacking around the UK. It was fantastic. Since I've performed at the Edmonton and Vancouver Fringes...thanks for this great video!
Well done you
The Fringe is great for the city. I live here in the city and alway see a few shows every year. Aye, you get some dross but you get some great stuff too. 👍🏻🏴
I started watching your videos bc of my interest in my Scottish heritage. I enjoy your story telling. Why am I not surprised you're a comedian.
Off to search up some of your stand-up.
Attaboy
I finally got to try my hand at stand-up. You’re right, getting to tell a heckler to f*** off was amazing. CZcams is lovely but live comedy is grand and necessary.
True
Bruce. Being Irish I'm 50% Scots. Remember Cromwell and the Planter's. I hope next year to be out of a mountain of building shite and be in glorious Edinburgh for the craic. Such is your inspiration. Well done an fear. Scots and Irish Gaelic. Slainte. 🧙
Tapaidh leat
My family and I were in Edinburgh in August of 2019 and were fortunate to experience numerous events. The experience exceeded our expectations, and the discovery of the collection of festivals that parallel the Fringe astonished us. Returning to Edinburgh is high on our list of things to do, but alas the Pandemic disrupted the near term plans. That said, I recommend, to anyone that will listen, that they make plans to visit Edinburgh in August (and for Hogmanay, which we took in a number of years back), for a performing arts experience that is second to none.
Brilliant video again Bruce, I love the Fringe but never knew the history behind it.
I started going with my daughter when she was about 11 and still go together to it, she is 25 now!
We have seen some great acts there and managed to catch one company three years on the trot.
Been already this year, great fun and atmosphere, so glad it is back.
Brilliant
I have just come back from 4 days in Edinburgh for the Fringe, saw some great shows and the whole city had a great atmosphere! Such a great opportunity for people to show their talent and all the hard work they put it is amazing. I am in awe of all of them. The locals were so friendly and i felt really safe the whole time ( i travelled alone) ..making plans for next year for sure :)
I found your videos a couple of months ago. I wish I'd found sooner, but am catching up.
As for thumbs up ... I often get so engrossed I forget to click on thumbs up. Solution: I now click on 'thumbs up' before watching. It's a given I'll enjoy. You never disappoint.
Keep up the great work! 👍🙂
Ah now that's music to my ears
As a born Leither.... I used to hate the fringe. It just got in your way when trying to get from A to B. I can appreciate the money it brings in though. In later life I performed at it, ironically after moving to Glasgow. Now, living in Vietnam, I wouldn't mind going to it as a 'tourist" to see the difference. Great video as ever mate.
Thanks mate
I have come to The Fringe a couple times. I love that there is so much going on and that there is such a variety of things to see.
Just come back from a weekend at the Fringe. Saw some mad shit, great time!
Was at the fringe 2019. Great video! Loved the bit with the friends of the fringe Judean front!! Good laugh at that.
Keep up the amazing videos!
😜
Ive been lucky enough to do a bbc comedy workshop at the fringe one year hosted by the fabulous Raymond Mearns . He listened to my set and my revised set after I rewrote the whole thing( I was the only one in 7 to change any of our sets) and the one thing I remember him saying roughly was " your jokes are alright you have a drive for it but I don't think I know you enough yet" and it stuck because it was very true . I was in the middle of a fight with depression that I didn't even realise yet . I didn't know myself at that point so how could I possibly expect an audience to get me .
So I stepped away from performing and at the time saying it was too difficult to get to gigs due to work and transport but really I was mentally declining more due to depression .
Seven years later when I finally realised how to get out the funk im now on a voyage of self discovery thanks to those words from Raymond . Three years happy and im starting to put myself back into different situations just to see if I can do them which is why I started stand up in the first place but more mentally equip to do so. I may never go back to performing despite spending most of my teens and twenties in bands and trying standup and I do still miss it sometimes but I would never change that gig for the world . Those words helped realise where I was and I wouldn't be the happier person I am today without those words and help from my fantastic wife .
So hes not just a brilliant comedian but just in general a remarkable and observant wordsmith which is obviously why he is such a good comedian
Brilliant
We've been upstairs in the Beehive seeing your shows over the years, with your boy on the door checking the tickets -- who seemed to grow about a foot in height every year!!!
Aye, and now he does my thumbnails to lure folk in to CZcams
On ye go bruce, quality.
Lived in Edinburgh for round 12 years now after moving down from drumnadrochit. I love the fringe. Used to perform every other day (just a couple shows now). Also love these videos so great seeing you back in the mix of it all. Grab a pint with us mate. I'll be on bannermans.
I ken it fine
I love EdFringe, and before the pandemic hit us all, I would tootle along to Edinburgh for about 5 days and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Fringe and all it has to offer. I just love the atmosphere and make sure I see a good mix of shows, from the thought provoking to the ridiculously funny. Unfortunately, I can't make it this year, but will definitely be visiting next year x
Well done Bruce. Another entertaining and informative talk
Thank you kindly
I have never been but I love the idea. So much good comedy comes out of this.
It’s brilliant to have a seen and bring artists and creative people together.
Aye good stuff
Going for a wee wander around The Fringe today.
Enjoy
I know the Beehive well… I used to live a hundred yards away in the West Port.
I love the Fringe, those of us who live near Edinburgh are indeed lucky to have access to such an amazing array of experiences every August. I try to go to lots of different shows across different genres and from different countries and I always discover some amazing performers and come away with brilliant memories. I feel like I'm on a treasure hunt sometimes if I don't leave myself with much time between shows and I have to dash between venues, trying to find the quickest possible route (which is almost always on foot of course!) but it's also a great way to really get to know the city. When I've hosted friends from London in the past I've always bought all our tickets and they think I'm being really generous but actually they have never realised that the Fringe is actually not that expensive if you take advantage of special offers and free events - he he! (But yes of course it can be expensive as well to see some of the very popular acts, and especially if you are a foodie as there is so much delicious food available here!)
Well done you
I was in Edinburgh in 2005 for about six hours. I only got to see the Tattoo and some street performers on the high street, but it was great fun.
I love the fringe! I’ve played with my band and had a feckin wonderful time!
I never preformed at the fringe but my career in live production started at the Fringe almost 20 years ago. So I have one or two fond memories of it.
Great episode, Bruce. I live in Leith and work up at the West End and when I'm in the office (not often these days) I walk to work. Most folk hate it when the hordes descend in August but I love it: it makes the city what it is. I even deliberately walk down the Royal Mile sometimes on my way home to see how many fliers I can collect. I've definitely ended up at one or two shows off the back of this that I'd never have heard of otherwise! Edit: Afterthought - maybe you should do a wee video about the yogh and why people cannae say Menzies/Dalziel properly?
Ah cannae see it being a big seller😂
@@ScotlandHistoryTours heh heh. Probably not!
Great video ☺️
I could listen to you all day your talks are absolutely brilliant not boring but very intellectual thank you very much could you maybe do one on Scottish music one day
I'll sing it😎
Hmmm 🤔 nae mention of Hamish Henderson Bruce & the Peoples Festival…. Founded in 1951….commonly regarded as the forerunner of todays fringe festival …. although Festival luvvies would have us believe otherwise as explained in this video…..not too sure now 🤔. Think I’ll stick with the Hamish version !
Saor Alba 🤜🏴🤛🏾
Some more great stuff from Bruce
Not been yet but it's on the list. I love a bit of rebellious up yous! This sweaty sock is of the opinion that Scotland and us jocks are international- pretty much Canada, New Zealand and a lot of Aussies are of Scottish lines.
Plan to go next year. Looking forward to it too.
Thanks for the story Bruce! Brilliant!
Really Enjoying your videos Bruce. Love the videos about the Black Watch and the one about Farquhar Shaw. I found your videos on Highland Clearances very helpful. My 3rd Grt Grdma was a Fraser who ended up in Ireland during the clearances married a Scots-Irish Fairborn and then ended up in Canada during the famine. Been looking for more info on the Highland People who ended up in Ireland during the clearances. Thanks for the stories.
You're welcome
I love Ray Mearns early youtube videos. The Ma Hoose Ma Rules sketches are brilliantly funny
Great Video. We did Fringe and Tattoo in 2016. What a wild time. We didn't understand quite what we were getting into lol! But it was just one more reason we fell in love with Edinburgh. Also, understand why folks leave town too. Crowds and traffic for a local must be a nightmare. Thanks again Bruce.
Lmbo interesting as usual Thanks ✊👍🤓
Was there in 2017 and saw a few of the shows. Great fun.
INDEED. Both 1999 and 2018, and it grew to HUGE (and always in-your-face) since early on... I've wandered through many productions - often several stories below street level - comedy shows, premieres, music, some wonderful, some just good-gawd-awful. The many festivals in Edinburgh summers - books, arts, jazz, dance, etc. PLUS The Fringe, PLUS The Tattoo. Wowwww. THE PLACE TO BE!
Brilliant as always..thanks
My pleasure!
I spent a lot of time over the last decade photographing the Fringe and also reviewing shows and have some very happy memories of my time there, I even made a brief cameo in The Seven Ages of Man.
Well done
Another brilliant video Bruce 😊🤣😊
Thanks
Thanks - you are a 🌟! 👍👏👏👍
Thanks Sue. So kind of you
Amazing, as usual ❤️
Thank you! 😊
The Beehive!! 😲😍 I was there on my second day in Scotland, in 2006. Sitting out back on their lovely patio having lunch. Thank you for this eye opening video. ♥️ P.S. I couldn't catch the name of the Scottish comedian that you said you liked so much. What is his name?
Raymond Mearns
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Thanks
Bravo, Lord Bruce! A Muckle of fun and info! I recognize the Beehive fondly!
Top notch patter and camera quality to boot
This makes me want to come to the Fringe even more!
Loved all of this, Bruce. Many thanks!
Delighted