No Melodrama I did not read any books before, I thought it could be confusing. Apparently their are lots of different styles, I think I am learning Traditional English - Norfolk Version!! What I am finding now is that my lower back is so so stiff, goodness knows what it is going to be like in the morning, but it was worth it, really relaxing - I'm sure you will enjoy your course in October and the year is passing by very quickly so it will soon be here
Doganjo - A Christmas Hamper would be a good idea, I would also like to learn to spin, make cheese and soap so it could make an interesting Christmas gift for a relative, trouble is I wouldn't like to say which Christmas it would be ready for