Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 10:03 AM

more info about hostelry:
http://www.whitebeertravels.co.uk/stags.html

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: John J
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 01:50 PM

The beer at this place is truly wonderful.

Don't touch the 8% stuff until AFTER you've put the tent up!

John

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 02:02 PM

the drunken folkis wouldnt also be .. tall, dark , handsome and ........rich..... would they?????
Lin

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Grab
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 05:46 AM

No, but the pints of Black Lurcher would be...

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 09:17 AM

In addition to the staggering sights you may witness on the campsite etc, there are magnificent views of the surrounding landscape if you fancy a gentle stroll along the Monsal Dale [almost opposite the pub] up to Gibbet Rock. Also known as Peters stone.

see here;


http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4883/28/1600/gibetrock.jpg

If you keep your eyes peeled along the way, there's many fossils to be found lying on the surface

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 09:30 AM

Grab : you cant have everything!!
Mr Happy :we will bring our walking boots then!!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 12:26 PM

Other attractions not to be missed!

Workshops:

Fri/Sat/Sun nights (late)

Finding your way back to the campsite in pitch black early hours of morning.

Recommended equipt: reliable torch!

Sat/Sun/Mon mornings - when you're bursting!

Early morning dash to ensuite water closet

Winner gets to use first!

Recommended equipt: Bog roll, stool/chair to ease time spent in queue!

(if you're really desperate - you can reserve a seat in Mr Happy's DIY luxury loo)

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Grab
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 12:33 PM

OK, I should be on for Thursday and Friday nights. Not sure what I'll be up to on Friday - probably walking somewhere if the weather's nice. Unless the forecast is stonking, in which case I'll bring my hang-glider along and get some hill hours in.

Graham.

PS. "Fossils lying on the surface" - we're back to the folkies and beer theme again, aren't we... ;-)

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 05:31 PM

I was wondering if/when someone'd pick that one up!! [tee-hee!] 8-)

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 05:44 AM

right, I'll add "bucket" to the list then LOL

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 07:27 AM

..........& if I'm moved by the occasion, you may hear me deliver a striking rendition of my famous? big hit 'Pampers for Campers'!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 08:23 PM

Just back from Mr H's sesh in Chester = anuvver fab nite!

To refresh my/our memries, here's a provisional list of attendees 4 this Easter's Bacchanalia! [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacchanalia ] at Wardlow Mires.

Mr Happy:
Show - offman, multi-instrumentalist+ vocalisations

Mrs Happy: 'Scrambled Eggs'


Barby:multi-instrumentalist+ vocalisations

Belfast Jim:multi-instrumentalist+ vocalisations

Marilyn O'Flute:multi-instrumentalist+ vocalisations

John J.: ?+ Caravan

Black Diamond: Bucket?

Strollin Johnny: May saunter in!

The Right Hon. Carol, Lady of Leisure + Consort


Grab: Parasailing?

Mad O'Tim: multi-instrumentalist+ vocalisations

[p.s. R u 'A BIT' or 'ON THE SIDE'?] Consultations by appt.


Mitch the Bass?

Mrs Wall: 'Scrambled Eggs'

Anna+ Phil:

International souperstars & multi-instrumentalists+ vocalisations

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 04:20 AM

nooooooooo that's not a bucket ......thats my husband !!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Carol
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 04:29 AM

Oh,I've never been an Hon. before, makes me sound like M T!!!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 08:15 AM

are dogs welcome (at campsite and outside pub)?
what's the nearest train station and bus transport?
(no, I don't think I'll be going there this Easter, but I might as well get the info, esp. as this is looking like an annual event)

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: John J
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:46 AM

Me, well yes, I'll be bringing my caravan + (poor) voice, (badly played) melodeon, fell-running shoes and walking boots. Can't play any tunes on them though...but they often hum.

I'm pretty good at drinking beer and falling over.

John

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: mandotim
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 12:29 PM

Hi Phillipa; yes, dogs are welcome both on the camping field and in the pub. Two provisos; it's lambing time, so leads are essential at Easter. Second; Geoff the landlord of the Three Stags has lots of dogs of his own, including a small pack of beer drinking whippets, who 'rule the roost' inside the pub. If your dog is sociable, it's not a problem, if not, beware drunken whippet bitches, who can be a little territorial at times. There is a bus that runs from Buxton to Baslow and goes past the pub, and there is a railway station at Buxton. Getting there could be easier though; if you go to Buxton someone is likely to be passing and may offer a lift (me, for example.)
Very best,
Tim

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Grab
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 01:28 PM

I'll bring my octave mandolin along, not that I'm much cop on it. Still, maybe I can loan it out and see what it sounds like when played properly. And probably my Regal resonator too - not sure I want to risk the Lowden in a packed 3 Stags session, and steel guitars are pretty much indestructable. I suspect my voicebox will be coming along for the ride too.

Philippa, being in the country, it's pretty badly served for public transport. The nearest station is Hope, and the busses aren't much good. If you do want to come, I'm sure we can sort out a pick-up - PM me if you want and we can sort out contact numbers and things. (You'll need to get yourself a login on Mudcat, but why wouldn't you want one anyway? ;-)

Graham.

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: danensis
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 04:12 PM

O.K. I've now lost the plot completely. What date is this happening in 2007?

John

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 05:41 PM

There's a cunningly concealed hint as to when this evnt will occur in the thread title.




Easter this year is 6th- 10th April 2007!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 07:31 AM

I was reminded at Wednesday's Mr Happy's Come All Ye session that Geoff the landlord of the 3 Stags Heads should be given due notice that we may well drink the pub dry, as happened last year, when the place ran out of beer on the Sunday night!

Had to resort to bottles!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 05:13 PM

Good news!

Geoff at 3 Stags is now fully in the know about fothcoming thisty folkies & will make sure he has adequate supplies!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 10:43 AM

For those who've never met Mr Happy, here's a piccy of me so you'll know me when you come to Wardlow:

http://www.mudcat.org/photos/photo_page.cfm?file_name_sent=mr_happy

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: BanjoRay
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 11:16 AM

I'll probably be there for some of the time. I'm off to Sore Fingers on Sunday, so I'll probably have to get home Saturday night.
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 03:23 PM

brrr I hope it warms up a bit before then, or I might be a namby pamby and stay 'ome
Lin

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 07:47 AM

Don't be a namby pamby,Lin !

With a few Black Lurchers, you'll never feel a thing!!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 09:18 AM

emmm I dont quite know how to tell you this but ........

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 09:37 AM

...........??

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 11:44 AM

I dont drink beer ( she runs away quickly before you throw something at her!!) I know, Im a disgrace to my Morris side, I HAVE been told that several times by my lot!! LOL But my husband does!!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 05:54 PM

Well get some of that delicious 3 Stags cuisine down ya instead!!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 04:54 AM

oh yeh I love food!! will anyone else eat in the pub - dont want to be the only one in there, while everybody else is out enjoying their watmed up mince in the tent!! and I do like rum!!
Lin

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 11:32 AM

Black Diamond,

I was labouring under a misapprehension - I thought you were TT - but obviously not if you're a Rum guzzler!

I do, therefore recommend that you at least indulge in a taster of the ales on offer - you say you don't care for beer - but this stuff's unbelievable!!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 03:42 PM

no not TT - just dont like the taste of beer. I cant help it, I was born like it. my husband has tried, my Morris side has tried, the brewery up North what has guided tours has tried, and I still dont like it. But I do like rum. Am I forgiven???

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: John J
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 08:52 PM

Forgiven? Hmmmm.

We'll probably have a nosh in the pub. The food looks tremendous, almost as good as the beer!

John

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 10:54 AM

BD,

Yule be forgiven if you don't behave like a namby- pamby by stayin' 'ome



BTW, What Maurice sighed r u with?

& r u a muso/siner?

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 10:59 AM

BanjoRay,

'Twill be great to see you again!

Met you some years ago at the Ducks Yorkshire do

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Black Diamond
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 11:29 AM

aaaaahhhh taa ever so, its actually not me but my husband who is nesh, LOL
www.rattlejagmorris.org.uk
melodeon player
I have the power to completely empty a room if I open my mouth to sing!!!
(and hubby plays a bodhran .......ouch who threw that????)

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: GUEST,Sir john
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 01:05 PM

Mr happy please ring me, ill ring you straight back. 07733304256.

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 01:11 PM

hav txt'd u

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: bubblyrat
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 07:10 AM

I must say , it looks very attractive ,if somewhat distant !! Now then---does anyone think that this venue could take another couple of hundred folkies, following the sudden cancellation of this year"s Miskin Festival ??? Alternative venue now urgently sought !! Is t' camp-site big enough to take t' hordes from t' South ??? And ( more importantly for some ) does the Three Stags' Heads sell proper-job cider ?? Just a thought !!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:16 AM

I'm not aware pub's stock of cider - it's the real ales that's the big attraction!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Pilgrim
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:00 AM

Following on from that last post Mr. Happy, any ideas which ales will be on for the weekend in question?

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:05 AM

Well you could have read the thread, but see here:

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy - PM
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 08:18 PM

ALSO GREAT REAL ALES!:


MATINS;3 PER CENT

ABSOLUTION: 6 PER CENT


BLACK LURCHER: wait for it - 8 PER CENT!! - Best supped wi' lots watter while sat down!!!

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Pilgrim
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:11 AM

Moved straight to the end of the thread, sorry. Abbeydales. Yum. Sounds like a cracking weekend. Will be there.

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:24 AM

In the knowledge that, following the sad demise of Miskin, Mr Happy's little do may now be unindated with disenfranchised Missed Skinites; here's some issues to be considered:

*The 3 Stags Heads isn't a huge pub, in fact more than a dozen in the music space & its standing room only.

* a possible solution to this prob could be if anyone has a largish tent that could be brought along to use as an alternative sinaround/muso venue??

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:26 AM

http://www.peak-experience.org.uk/tourism/explore-the-guides/peak-experience-guides/bloody-peak/attraction-details/WardlowMires.

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:36 AM

Also, anybody bringing caravans, check with the garage accross the road to see if they can accommodate you for hard standing.

Wardlow Mires Service Station
Wardlow
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8RW
tel: [phone]

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 01:08 PM

http://www.rattlejagmorris.org.uk/

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 01:59 PM

If I wasnt doing a paId Gig on the Saturday I may well have come up !

Subject: RE: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 02:00 PM

100 !!!