Is it the sound of communication breaking down?

Nearly a year ago, I had one of those conversations that goes:
"Did you get my email?"
"Er, no."

( And I'm having them increasingly often )

Prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet

Fancy celebrating St Patrick's night tomorrow ?
The Far From the Madding Crowd has folk dancing (bad luck, it's us), music, possibly singing, monks to bless the beer, and all manner of goodness.

( Name that Sheep )