I'll raise a mug of tea later tonight! David you truly are an advocate for Justin Guitar and an inspiration to newbies such as myself just starting out.
Thanks Pilgrim. Keep at it and soon you'll be one of those wizards that others new to the Forum are inspired by.
Great story, David. I have always been performing with a band, but performing solo is a daunting thought to me!
Thanks Jesper. I think it being my friendly, supportive Toastmasters Club took the heat off. Not yet ready to be on a stage performing a gig for people who've come to enjoy a concert.
I'll be giving my first public performance in years this weekend. Solo act lol. If I could be half as successful, I'd be happy David 
Bala, that is fantastic news. We have been enjoying your videos here for a while now. Do what you do in those and you'll surely be rocking the house down.
Congrats David! Good for you to take that next giant step. And I look forward to hearing your recording of Dead Flowers. Always liked that song.
Thanks Hilts, appreciate it.
Dead Flowers is a great song. In fact, Sticky Fingers is a great album, fabulous mix of blues/rock/country. As much as Ronnie and Keef may be best of mates, I think Mick Taylor added something extra special. It plus Let It Bleed and Exile on Main Street are my favourite Stones original albums (I also like the early albums of blues/rock 'n roll covers). Would love to learn more from these albums ... when I grow up

Congrats, David! A well earned achievement, it must have felt good to perform for an audience and take a well deserved round of applause 
Here's to many more!
Thanks very much, Fox. Yup, I can't deny it ... even that relatively low key performance was a big thrill