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08 Sep 04 - 04:18 AM (#1266598) Subject: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Guests so far:- Tom and Barbara Brown, Gwilym Davies, Karensa, Sue Stevens, Capella, Tarrantella Ceilidh Band, Ann Matthews and Dave Reader, Vicki and Trefor Williams, Alhambra, More guests to follow |
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08 Sep 04 - 05:01 AM (#1266623) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse WONDERFUL - it will help me through the Winter. Rhiannon |
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08 Sep 04 - 05:11 AM (#1266629) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,miskinman Watch this space !! |
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08 Sep 04 - 06:51 AM (#1266666) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Cats at work I'm going - even though I have to fly off (literally) to Brighton early on Monday morning for conference. Jon will be ther all weekend. |
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08 Sep 04 - 07:06 AM (#1266672) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne We'll be there, running the Ashby de la Zouch folk club on Saturday night....Andy? Love Lynne |
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08 Sep 04 - 02:14 PM (#1266934) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,A Knowing that the line up for Miskin is been sorted will make the bleak winter nights go quicker.Happy Christmas Everyone |
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08 Sep 04 - 02:25 PM (#1266945) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Add.. Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer and of course Jon and Kath and a myriad more when I get my memory back from a busy festival season. The website died due to not being notified by the host that it was due for re-newal. Toby has to start reconfiguring it all over again. Bear with us it will be a couple of days. Love to all thanks for your support, Andy |
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08 Sep 04 - 02:27 PM (#1266948) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Chris King Gilly Hewitt Bill Mc Kinnon Mike Gibson & Chris Wenham "Jan's Van" |
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08 Sep 04 - 05:49 PM (#1267125) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Excellent news Andy, save tickets for us!!!! |
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08 Sep 04 - 06:51 PM (#1267159) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Morticia Save a bottom bunk for me, Andy ( too piffed to climb into a top one usually).........bong, bong, bong. |
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08 Sep 04 - 07:06 PM (#1267169) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo easter@miskinfolk.co.uk or www.miskinfolk.co.uk They are having small problems with website which our son Toby is sorting out in the next few days so be gentle with us. Yas |
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09 Sep 04 - 08:50 AM (#1267522) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne You didn't mention Amanda and Eddy.... Love Lynne |
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09 Sep 04 - 10:02 AM (#1267564) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Lynne, There are many guests which have not been accounted for yet,i only released the ones i knew from the latest flyer that Miskin Man gave me.Just be gentle,until the website is up and running again and the guest list will be on there.Hope to see you at Banbury. Yas |
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10 Sep 04 - 04:10 AM (#1268352) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,A Its looking like a great line up again Miskin Man just like you always do. A. |
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27 Sep 04 - 07:45 PM (#1282653) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Toby - Webmaster type fellow for miskin site righty, the site will be operational again in the next few days ive been stupidly busy recently with 2 jobs, flu and enroling for university. but ive sorted out new hosting with dad (andy) and im just waiting for the domain name (www.miskinfolk.co.uk) to get transfered to the new location. once thats done i'll put the site back online and hopefully all shall once again be groovy. watch this space... or check miskinfolk.co.uk once in a while on a strange note, i temporarily placed a reduced copy of the website onto my university webspace (doing computer science has benefits) you can get there by going to: this linky here its not been updated in a while because dad cant access my account so hes not been able to update it, but its a basic start. we dont have a proper 2005 site yet, but im going to try and get that designed and written (making it dynamic and clever see) by the end of october depending on work from university. Hope all this satisfies your quench for miskiny type materials. as i said, the site will be back up and runnin within the week if all goes well. Toby Mr Admin for Miskinfolk Me site like |
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28 Sep 04 - 08:04 AM (#1283052) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Oooh Toby...you're so clever! And when I remember "Toby's buggy space" it makes me feel incredibly old! Get on with it boyo! I need something to look forward to when this years's festivals are over! Love Lynne |
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28 Sep 04 - 09:09 AM (#1283108) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Schantieman Lynne, you are incredibly....no, perhaps I'd better not! Tell you what though - know what you mean! There's that son of yours, for one - not even a twinkle in his father's eye when we used to go to the SDADCS! Anyway, Ms Lemon and I expect to be there, unless I'm looking after/burying one or both aged parents or off on the briny somewhere! Looking forward to it already (Miskin, that is!) In the meantime, have a good winter, everyone! Steve |
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28 Sep 04 - 11:49 AM (#1283229) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: the lemonade lady Sure thing partner. Sal |
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28 Sep 04 - 12:06 PM (#1283243) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo You feel old what about me then Lynne?. Love, Yas |
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28 Sep 04 - 01:34 PM (#1283320) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Polly Squeezebox What about you, Yas? Remember - I was all growed up and married when my daddy all but adopted you when you were a little girl. I'm still proud to call you my special, little, 'almost' sister. I suppose that makes ME ancient, but remember you're as old as you feel - personally, I'm looking for a toy boy to feel so I feel young! Can't promise we'll be at Miskin - I got to this year's, didn't get out of the camper, and ended up having to take five months off work! |
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28 Sep 04 - 01:57 PM (#1283332) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Yourabsolutely right Polly Squeezebox,your dad was very special. I to also thing you as my "Big Sister",that means your Tobys "Auntie"poor thing.lol. I never realised you were so ill until Andy told me a wee while ago,i hope your on the mend now.I was in hospital for 5 weeks the other month.I am on an even keel again thank goodness.Its great to hear from you,you take care now and i will see you somewhere i am sure.Are you doing Banbury?,as i am. Your looking for a toyboy well i got one and its no different except they have more energy!!!!!!. Love, Yas |
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28 Sep 04 - 03:37 PM (#1283408) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Yas, that depends on the person, not the age!!! And if you are as old as you feel, I'm about 32. (Not as young as most people think they'd like to be, but at 32 I knew enough to enjoy it all more!) Love Lynne |
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28 Sep 04 - 03:39 PM (#1283412) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne And Schantieman......in those early SDADCS days, there seemed to be twinkles in a lot of people's eyes!!! Love Lynne |
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28 Sep 04 - 08:39 PM (#1283600) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins Miskin is a special one for me. Andy has done a brill job for years .I dont think it should be promoted on the cat. Word of Mouth is all that is needed for this uniqe event. Catters welcome of course :>) |
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29 Sep 04 - 10:27 AM (#1284021) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Cats at Work You are so right - Andy has done a superb job because his heart is in it. isn't that why he was awarded the trophy last year? Well deserved too. |
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29 Sep 04 - 10:46 AM (#1284038) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Schantieman Good point, Richard, but too late for that now - unless someone can disappear the thread. Yes, Lynne - I remember trying to get a twinkling! Steve |
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30 Sep 04 - 04:38 AM (#1284725) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST refresh |
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30 Sep 04 - 05:08 PM (#1285248) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBS Do you think Richard and others that Miskin Festival runs just because you come along,i believe it needs to be known to keep the festival going and if Miskin Man who is Andy wants to advertise the festival plus his son Toby then let it. |
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30 Sep 04 - 07:30 PM (#1285371) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins Miskin Mam did not start this thread. I stand by what I said. I hope Andy keeps this Thread in the picture nearer the time.If he feels tis right. His choice. Not mine. |
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30 Sep 04 - 07:32 PM (#1285374) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse At the risk of being shot down in flames - I have to agree with Richard. I LOVE Miskin, it's one of the highlights of the year for me, but it does get very crowded in the sings. I'm not sure if there is enough room for any more people. Rhiannon |
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30 Sep 04 - 07:44 PM (#1285387) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins Cheers Rhiannon bring the new mut.Under table space! |
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30 Sep 04 - 07:46 PM (#1285391) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Toby - Webmaster type fellow for miskin site Hurrah, sorted out the site, weve got the basic site up and running on new and propa servers now :) im just setting up a forum at time of writing too so hopefully we can get a wee community going or summin. some people might not be able to access the site for a day or two yet, its all to do with "propagation of DNS entries" which basically means, not all the ISP knows that our site exist and they say "waaa? what site you want? Nah, sorry mate, wont have the parts for a few weeks and it'll cost extra to install" or maybe "site cant be found" on the more sensible browsers.... anyway, i digress... We Have Site! hurrah again sorry about the ramble, its just ive been workin on this for 3 days now and it was getting a bit frustrating. miskinfolk.co.uk and the forum might/will be at miskinfolk.co.uk/forum but not JUST yet :) p.s. im not advertising the festival, im just stopping people from emailing us about the site being broken :) althou a bit of advertising is good sometimes too Toby My Site! |
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30 Sep 04 - 07:47 PM (#1285393) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse I will certainly bring Max Mark 2 but only if he has stopped nibbling any flesh that comes in teeth range! R |
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30 Sep 04 - 08:20 PM (#1285416) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I started the thread to advertise who will be coming to Miskin Festival with the acknowledgement of Miskin Man not been a member of Mudcat at the time. |
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01 Oct 04 - 02:08 AM (#1285663) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander Coo - Miskin Web's back |
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01 Oct 04 - 05:37 AM (#1285810) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,SecretFriend well i like to see the news about miskin it keeps me going until easter. iwill have a look at the web site. thank you toby |
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03 Oct 04 - 08:48 PM (#1287783) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins GUEST,MBS. This festival doesnt work because I go. It works because its a wonderful small event,that I would like to stay as it is. Im selfish, too many festivals get bigger and loose atmosphere, and those "Tingly Song moments" that Andy loves dont happen. |
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03 Oct 04 - 08:59 PM (#1287793) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins SCOOBY,DOO Looking forward to seeing your decent from the bike rack this week end. OOPS WRONG THREAD!! :>} |
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03 Oct 04 - 10:02 PM (#1287871) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins Toby brill work on the site. I still have the digital vid of Myskin I gave to your Dad. Would you like it on DVD. Silly intro included! |
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11 Oct 04 - 12:58 PM (#1294355) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,mbs It was so good to see so many people from Miskin at Banbury folk festival this past weekend. |
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11 Oct 04 - 05:22 PM (#1294587) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST Hope you all picked up the flyers for next years Miskin,as ususal Miskin Man has a good line up of Guests. |
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12 Oct 04 - 08:20 AM (#1295097) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Essex Girl Picked up flyers, then gave them away to other interested people who hadn't seen them. Will be there, couldn't miss it after the terrific time we had last year. |
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12 Oct 04 - 09:13 AM (#1295131) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy Missed the flyers at Banbury, but will be at Miskin anyway. |
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12 Oct 04 - 09:22 AM (#1295139) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: alanww Sandy and I are ditto to Snuffy. Perhaps we can pick one up at Bedworth, Andy? "Within the woodland ...!" Alan |
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13 Oct 04 - 02:55 PM (#1296275) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Miskin Man Looks like I dropped out of the system again!! Ne'er mind! Heard a rumour at Banbury that I was having trouble booking the Mill...Ah?? not so.. But I have now realised that someone must have overheard me saying I was having trouble with "The Site" i.e. the Web site, not the same thing!! The Mill is booked and ready and even the website is nearly up and running again. A first taste of guests and soon more to follow. See you there? Oh, and it mustn't be too big a secret or one day no-one will turn up!! Miskin Man |
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13 Oct 04 - 04:01 PM (#1296321) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Richard: Listing it here (not really advertising) is unlikely to do it any harm. A quick search on previous threads will show you that this is the fourth successive Miskin which has been heralded in this manner. So something must be going right! CHEERS Nigel |
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13 Oct 04 - 06:33 PM (#1296439) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBS your absolutely right Nigel it wont do the festival any harm at all.See you around Nigel |
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14 Oct 04 - 02:53 AM (#1296680) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne >>or no one will turn up>> No chance of that Andy!!! Love Lynne |
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14 Oct 04 - 02:06 PM (#1297051) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBS I am not sure if i will be going Lynne.But i be around if Sidmouth Reunion!!!!!. |
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14 Oct 04 - 05:16 PM (#1297212) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Anyone who's ever been to Miskin makes it a part of their year & I certainly wouldn't miss it for the world!! It's a wonderful thriving festival (with all those tingly moments) but none of us want it to get toooooo big *smile* Methinks Richard is worried in case it's a real struggle to get to the bar through the crowd..... |
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14 Oct 04 - 06:21 PM (#1297245) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr Altogether "and a drop of dragons blood wouldn't do us any harm" |
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14 Oct 04 - 07:44 PM (#1297316) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Hawker We'll be there, God willing, I go for the tingly moments - and to help keep the fire alight! - and help in the kitchen......and behind the bar....and to have the best time you can at a festival. I am so glad Andy didn't keep it secret from me! Cheers, Lucy |
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17 Oct 04 - 12:53 PM (#1299073) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST refresh |
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18 Oct 04 - 08:18 AM (#1299634) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant As Linda (Essex Girl) has already said, we're looking forward to next year. According to Andy, They'll have a second field for caravans, so there should be a bit more space on the site. |
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18 Oct 04 - 09:38 AM (#1299690) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Your right Dave instead of turning into the Mill carry on under Motorway and its on your right. |
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18 Oct 04 - 12:17 PM (#1299759) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant Yes that's where it was last year, but Andy said that the farmer is making a second field available this year, instead of just the one. It was rather crowded last year. Perhaps that means even more sheep ! |
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18 Oct 04 - 01:14 PM (#1299831) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Please sir can we come? We've heard so many good things about Miskin that we think we ought to. |
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18 Oct 04 - 02:51 PM (#1299956) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Miskin Man I dunno, I try and run a quiet little secret festival and people keep hearing about it, and then they blooming turn up!! Look just 'cos its the best little weekend you'll ever see doesn't mean you all have to come and try it........Oh go on then! Working on the website as we speak so have a shuffty at www.miskinfolk.co.uk |
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18 Oct 04 - 06:03 PM (#1300074) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST I like this festival |
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18 Oct 04 - 09:15 PM (#1300204) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST So do i!!!!!!. |
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19 Oct 04 - 04:56 AM (#1300453) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant Mrs Duck - If you're bringing that husband of your's, you'll have to tell him - no banjos - they scare the sheep. ;-) |
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19 Oct 04 - 04:19 PM (#1300968) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Cardiff Student Let him scare the sheep. They're more responsive if they think you're being protective! |
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19 Oct 04 - 07:39 PM (#1301141) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Linael More responsive? they're quite difficult to steer under normal conditions... If they get any 'flightier' they are likely to develop a high-speed weave, similar to early 80's Kawasaki Z900's. Why do I keep wanting to say Minisk? have I been brainwashed by Russians or something. I would love to come, and might, unless I am throwing eggs, chasing cheeses, building Green-men or other "Please let it be Summer soon" activities. SALUT Linael |
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19 Oct 04 - 09:13 PM (#1301205) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Toby Howdy all, glad to see everyones getting all keen and fired up for another festival, turning into a bit of a regular thing now... we might have to start organising something a bit. :) anyways, im just gonna have a quick plug for the forum weve got on the miskin site, dads gonna link to it from the main page of miskin. Check it out and see what you think. www.miskinfolk.co.uk/forum if you have any requests for something for the website, or the main festival dont hesitate to put them there, its a cheesy line, but we appreciate any constructive feedback we get from you lot. Im currently working with dad on sorting out some new pictures and things for the site. I may make a gallery you lot can add your own snaps to, but we'll see eh? ;) Tobes |
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20 Oct 04 - 03:27 AM (#1301414) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Well it LOOKS good Toby, but as a thechnophobe I found it very confusing...too many different bits and pieces...not clear enough for techno-idiots like me...sorry but you did ask for feedback! Love Lynne |
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05 Jan 05 - 02:44 PM (#1372261) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons refresh |
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06 Jan 05 - 02:30 PM (#1373005) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Georgiansilver Am I right in thinking Miskin is in N/Wales? |
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06 Jan 05 - 02:54 PM (#1373041) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Its between Cardiff and Bridgend along the M4 at junction 34 off the Motorway. |
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06 Jan 05 - 02:55 PM (#1373046) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Georgiansilver great thanks |
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20 Jan 05 - 12:06 PM (#1383275) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: the lemonade lady refresh |
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20 Jan 05 - 01:14 PM (#1383365) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck A query - we normally go everywhere in the caravan. Does the campsite take vans or is it tents only. We don't want to be far from the late night action! |
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20 Jan 05 - 01:23 PM (#1383381) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy Very limited numbers of vans on the main site, but plenty of room at the "quiet" site about 1/4 mile away. |
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20 Jan 05 - 02:17 PM (#1383445) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck 1/4 ile is too far to leave kids so we'll buy a tent. shame Easter is so early but we can always huddle together for warmth. What are food facilities and washing? |
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21 Jan 05 - 02:41 AM (#1384009) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Ooooh I am REALLY beginning to look forward to it!! Good thing there's the Reunion in the interim or I don't know how I'd manage to wait! So....who's going? Love Lynne |
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21 Jan 05 - 08:29 AM (#1384183) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Essex Girl Dave and I are intending to go, as he is quite mobile now. I'll have to tow the caravan though, but after the terrific time we had last year we don't want to miss out. See you there. Linda |
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21 Jan 05 - 09:43 AM (#1384255) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Good to hear Dave will be able to get to Miskin. We are Miskin virgins this year but are really looking forward to it. |
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21 Jan 05 - 12:57 PM (#1384470) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: ShadyLady I'm looking forward to it as well! Sorry if there's a delay in post, Byee, SARAH |
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21 Jan 05 - 04:00 PM (#1384617) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Essex Girl: Terribly sorry to hear you'll have to tow the caravan, can't you hire a car to do that? Nigel |
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22 Jan 05 - 04:59 PM (#1385465) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Refresh |
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30 Jan 05 - 08:38 AM (#1393130) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST refresh will soon be updated |
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30 Jan 05 - 11:30 AM (#1393275) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Alan Simms It's a shame Miskin clashes with the Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival as I've booked tickets for the latter, tempted by Eliza Carthy, Jez Lowe, Harvey Andrews, Ralph McTell, Show of Hands et al. Hopefully I might get to Miskin next year. |
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30 Jan 05 - 11:36 AM (#1393280) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST Alan its your lost and Miskin gain |
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30 Jan 05 - 05:32 PM (#1393633) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr alan sounds like a very good line up I can see why you would choose that however Miskin has booked me *grin* so thats where I am going Mind you I would go to miskin if they didn't book me but dont tell andy he he maybe see you next year Cllr |
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31 Jan 05 - 04:16 AM (#1394014) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats at Work Fancy missing us, Cllr and Phot singing together on Sunday morning as well! Now that's something to be heard! |
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31 Jan 05 - 02:24 PM (#1394551) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Tradsinger I'll be there. Gwilym |
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01 Feb 05 - 06:47 PM (#1396198) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,miskinman I think I can safely say that Eliza Carthy, Jez Lowe, Harvey Andrews, Ralph McTell, Show of Hands will not be appearing at Miksinat Easter 2006 either. Tee Hee |
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01 Feb 05 - 07:19 PM (#1396247) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Hello all, call to arms time. Despite all the secrecy it seems to have leaked out that Miskin is on again this year…We all know its getting bigger so we need more help. Ideally I would like a team to help set up on Thursday and Friday morning and then relax and enjoy but be ready to help again on the crucial Monday morning. I also need anyone with cooking expertise to do a shift in the kitchen. Bar staff will be a team unto themselves but please contact me if you have expertise in such matters. The dispensing of that is, not the consumption. Lastly of course we need those festival workhorses, the stewards. Door duty, car parking and general ticketing is not exactly arduous at Miskin but it has to be done. As for the rest of you just come along and do try to enjoy yourselves will you!! Oh by the way, after much deliberation I have decided we must follow public opinion and stop smoking in the lounge bar. This is where people are eating after all and it is the only complaint I have had in the last few years. I hope we wont have to limit numbers but to make sure just order your tickets now, there is an on line booking form on the website. www.miskinfolk.co.uk |
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01 Feb 05 - 07:21 PM (#1396249) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson It case anyone is twitching I am also guest Miskin Man but I think I got it sussed now. 'Fraid my cage has been rattled now so watch this space for more info |
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01 Feb 05 - 08:24 PM (#1396329) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,The Glaswegian I picked-up a leaflet for the Gosport Easter Festival at 'Celtic Connections' in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall last week and ordered my ticket by credit card before hearing anything about Miskin. Although there's plenty about Miskin here on mudcat it's a pity the organisers didn't have any publicity leaflets at 'Celtic Connections'. I hope all who go to Miskin enjoy themselves as much as I will seeing the many fine singers and musicians at Gosport. |
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02 Feb 05 - 07:00 AM (#1396694) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Miskin Man Blimey Glaswegian, you don't think I want people turning up do you?? I have enough trouble with these Mudlarks as it is!! |
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02 Feb 05 - 02:14 PM (#1396845) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Morticia Best 'secret' festival in the world but enjoy Gosport, those of you going! |
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02 Feb 05 - 04:33 PM (#1397046) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats The biggest disappointment for this year is that I now can't come! Due to vaguaries of the railways who don't run the daily train to Brighton on Sunday night because it is Easter, I either spend all day travelling and spend an hour on two separate railway stations if I miss the 6 minute connection (some hope)or I don't come at all. So.. Jon will be there and I expect you all to phone me from the sessions so I can join in at home. I could always tell you a story or lead a song via the web though... Andy... isn't Toby a computer genius.... this could be a first.. a virtual me!!! |
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02 Feb 05 - 04:39 PM (#1397058) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Morticia Oh No!!!! This is terrible news.....what about Daniel's Band? I was so looking forward to you guys terrifying my hangover into submission! |
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02 Feb 05 - 09:59 PM (#1397366) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Limehouse Lizzy To Cats above. Sorry you can't get to Miskin Cats due to the vagaries of the railway timetable but I think you can get to Gosport / Fareham. That festival is held in Fareham now (nothing much takes place in Gosport) and my railway timetable indicates there are frequent direct trains between Brighton and Fareham even on Easter Sundays. It will take more than the rail companies to keep us mudcatters away from our music. There's always a festival somewhere within reach by rail! |
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03 Feb 05 - 04:04 AM (#1397575) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Havnt quite cracked this signing on businass yet. This is actually Miskin man here::: Just to dispel any rumours that this secret festival is even secret from British Rail, we actually have a half decent service most days. Here's a quick version of the times over the Easter period On Friday Saturday and Monday there is an hourly service from Cardiff to Pontyclun, (10 mins walk at most) at approx 20 past every hour until 2031 then a last one at 2230 And from Pontyclun to Cardif 10 to the hour with the last one at 20:51 We just don't go anywhere 'cept chapel on Sundays it seems Just two from Cardiff 19:57 2214 And one back at 1956 Simple answer for everyone but Cats is to arrive on Friday and STAY. I know Cats is in an unavoidable situation and letter from Mum has been accepted. Cats has supported Miskin from the early days and will be sadly missed. Andy |
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03 Feb 05 - 04:09 AM (#1397579) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats at Work Thanks for the suggestions. It's not a festival I need..it's Miskin! I was due to help out with singing and storytelling but have to be in Brighton for my Trade Union Conference on Sunday night. It's that I don't want to end up missing half of everything to get to brighton and I can't take all my posh conference stuff plus camping gera as Jon will have the camper in Wales while I'm in Cornwall! Just as a consolation prize though, it means I can go to the reopening of the Witchcraft Museum in Boscastle instead and support graham and co. |
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03 Feb 05 - 10:24 AM (#1397880) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Now the trouble with storytellers is.....is this true? hmmm?? Read the above in over-the-top storyteller style and see what I mean... Tee Hee, sorry Kathy, couldn't resist it. |
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03 Feb 05 - 11:42 AM (#1397963) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats The story continues... and of course next year neither Jon nor I will be at Miskin as conference is in Ireland..... |
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03 Feb 05 - 12:39 PM (#1398046) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Hawker Cats, if you did want to spend some time there we have a bigger camper, you could always put it in ours until needed? Just a suggestion! Cheers, Lucy |
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03 Feb 05 - 12:42 PM (#1398053) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr Bristol temple mead rail station is less than an hour from miskin by car (fifty miles) The six thirty from Bristol gets to Brighton at ten with NO changes 18:01 18:10 18:26 19:01 19:23 Arrive 21:05 21:50 22:02 22:00 23:25 Changes 2 2 0 1 1 Duration 3:04 3:40 3:36 2:59 4:02 I can drive you or we can see what super car phot turns up in!!! Cllr |
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03 Feb 05 - 01:04 PM (#1398092) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck We are on school holidays then so if needed could get down earlier and help set up. If you need help Thursday morning does this mean we could arrive Wednesday night? |
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03 Feb 05 - 01:10 PM (#1398105) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Oi ! I wanted to be the hundredth message, 'smy festival!! Any road oop, looks like a conspire arse to get Kath to Miskin. Keep up the good work. Meanwhile I've updated the website with a fuller guest list there are still a couple of names to add when confirmed but it all seems to be turning out nice again. A few advance ticket orders would mean we could afford to buy food to feed you all. Hmmm, drink?????? |
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03 Feb 05 - 02:07 PM (#1398164) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Leraud Can someone please tell me what the shower/loo facilities are like on the campsite? Ta. Lynne |
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03 Feb 05 - 07:02 PM (#1398338) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Morticia the showers can be eccentric, Lynne but usually warm......lots of loos and only a short walk |
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04 Feb 05 - 03:55 AM (#1398681) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man Mrs Duck, If you came Wedneday evening you could all come to Llantrisant Folk Club (special family rate) to see RATTLE ON THE STOVEPIPE (Dave Arthur, Pete Cooper and Chris Moreton). We are child-friendly - even yours (I built up a tolerance at Whitby) - sorry I meant we are Geoff-friendly. :-) Best regards Splott Man |
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04 Feb 05 - 04:49 AM (#1398716) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Phot at work Cats, I'll run you down To Brighton if you want, Just you get yourself to Miskin!! As for supercar Cllr, All I will say is.....V8...........Burble, Burble...... Wassail! Chris |
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04 Feb 05 - 04:57 AM (#1398719) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Cats What a bummer! Elizabeth and I live in Brighton (just down the london Road from the Unison offices). We know that if the trains are going to be difficult it will be on a Bank Holiday weekend We shall be at Miskin this year but you must look us up when you next have a conference or whatever in Brighton (I seem to recall that Jon turned up at a singaround 3/4 years ago when he was down/up for something. JudeL was also in town came to the singaround too. Dave |
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04 Feb 05 - 05:09 AM (#1398725) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats at Work It's looking good folks! I might just make it1 dave - I'll be in Brighton until Friday night, 1st april. Anything going on that week? i'm at the ramade jarvis hotel |
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04 Feb 05 - 07:28 AM (#1398788) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne We're hoping to arrive Thursday so could help with setting up on Friday if you want? Love Lynne |
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04 Feb 05 - 12:10 PM (#1399021) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Hello each, thanks for all the messages/enquiries etc. I try to answer them all by PMs. BUT my life would be a lot easier if you could use my email address andy@miskinfolk.co.uk. My outlook express is set up to file things in the right place all by itself and I can keep a proper record. I work from two bases 150 miles apart and outlook does all the forwarding for me. Thanks chaps and chappeses. Andy |
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04 Feb 05 - 12:28 PM (#1399055) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Well Monsieur Splott much as I would love to inflict my children ( not to mention my husband) on you for an extra day it looks like we won't be getting there until Thursday lunchtime as the campsite is not available until then but thanks for the thought! |
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05 Feb 05 - 03:10 AM (#1399796) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Cat, After Miskin we are going over to stay with Gervase and Mary Jane for a few days so won't be back until April 1. There is a singaround (home for waifs and strays) in the Railway, Ditchling Rise on Wednesdays and a similar thing in the Jolly Brewer Ditchling Road on Sundays (same people as Wed so same style). Other than that you will need to travel to Lewes or Seaford on Thursday and Friday respectively. Ther is a website with all this on it but I am at work and don't have the URL at present. Dave |
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05 Feb 05 - 07:10 PM (#1400211) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats Thanks, Dave. I've taken up Cllr on his offer of a lift to Bristol which means...... (drum roll here) I'll be at Miskin until Sunday afternoon...yippee!!!! So, There will be a Story Walk and Daniel's Band will have a female voice and, if you are very lucky, I might just sing a couple of times elsewhere too. Thanks Cllr for your generous offer... we can sing together now!! Thanks Phot, but Brighton is a hell of a way, even with your V8 engine..... but we could all go for a trip to Bristol in it perhaps. |
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05 Feb 05 - 08:59 PM (#1400291) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Guest And mudcat has become.... A railway timetable and journey planner!!! |
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06 Feb 05 - 04:27 AM (#1400474) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats It may have done in this instance but it also just goes to show the kind and generous side of the folk world that has been a very special part of my life for over 30 years. We are very lucky to have friends like this. |
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06 Feb 05 - 09:47 AM (#1400610) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Just thought I'd mention....Website updated with a fairly accurate guest list. Prices etc same as last year, but might be an idea to book a ticket!! www.miskinfolk.co.uk Stewards still needed of course. Andy ( roll on Sidmouth !!) |
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06 Feb 05 - 02:14 PM (#1400830) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Save going back to the start of the thread, here's that link of Andy's MISKIN AT EASTER Nigel |
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06 Feb 05 - 05:28 PM (#1401027) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Chris Green Hi all - just to say moonunit and myself will also be there! Hurrah for the first festival of the season! (well, for us anyway!) |
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08 Feb 05 - 04:14 PM (#1402893) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: vectis freeresh |
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09 Feb 05 - 04:18 PM (#1403719) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: el_punkoid_nouveau Db and moonunit - any one for an "obscure folk instrument" workshop? We could start with oboes and French Horns... epn PS Glad you guys are going to be there! |
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10 Feb 05 - 07:40 AM (#1404374) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne As long as Moon Unit brings her bombarde!! Love Lynne |
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10 Feb 05 - 08:16 AM (#1404414) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man "obscure folk instrument" I'm game Jew's Harp, Humanophone, flatpick (I can get a tune out of a thin Dunlop).... |
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10 Feb 05 - 12:00 PM (#1404691) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Chris Green Lynne - moonunit now has a shawm in addtition to her bombarde. Just as loud and farty but in tune! Magic! I like the idea of an obscure instruments workshop, epn. I'll join in on air guitar! |
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10 Feb 05 - 01:40 PM (#1404825) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck we'll bring the base kazoo. |
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10 Feb 05 - 06:17 PM (#1405170) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Chris Green Sounds like a threat!:-) |
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10 Feb 05 - 06:44 PM (#1405188) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse Are we having a workshop to make those cute lace snakes this year? I missed it last year (boo hoo) Rhiannon |
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11 Feb 05 - 02:12 AM (#1405459) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander Certainly will be. Anna (my daughter) and Helen her friend are getting patterns and bobbins ready now. |
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11 Feb 05 - 06:31 AM (#1405627) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Excellent, gotta try making those snakes, put me down for some!!! |
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11 Feb 05 - 07:09 AM (#1405661) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Hawker Please can I do one? (snake) every year my corn dollies have clashed with your snakes! do you want me to bring spare cushions Jillie? Cheers Lucy |
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11 Feb 05 - 08:06 AM (#1405720) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse Put me down for the snake course too please. Only one problem - I'm stewarding. Is it possible to have that time off please, Andy? Rhiannon |
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11 Feb 05 - 10:27 AM (#1405845) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne A shawm!! I'm green with envy! I wonder if I can get hold of a crumhorn or serpent before then? Not many people play recorders in folk things, can I get into the obscure instruments workshop with mine? Love Lynne |
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12 Feb 05 - 09:26 AM (#1407120) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I made my Snake last year,hopfully this year i will do corn dolly making with Hawker. |
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13 Feb 05 - 09:13 AM (#1408076) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST Refresh |
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14 Feb 05 - 07:16 AM (#1409081) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr Champagne Carol wants to do corn dollies this year, cllr |
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15 Feb 05 - 10:21 AM (#1410425) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse Trefor and Vicki: can you bring some CDs please? Rhiannon |
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18 Feb 05 - 02:40 PM (#1414187) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Following the 'Bongs' last year, I now have the full lyrics of Marty Feldman singing "The Great Bell" But I'm saving them to stop someone getting in ahead of me at Miskin! Anyone fancy joining me for the semi-chori? (PM me, I'll make the words available!) Nigel |
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22 Feb 05 - 07:30 AM (#1417310) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Well this is the next thing on my festival calendar now we've passed the Reunion. What about the rest of you?? I'm really looking forward to it....four days this year instead of the two we managed last year. See you all there? Love LYnne |
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22 Feb 05 - 08:40 AM (#1417384) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl And it's next on my list too. Just need to make up my mind as to whether to bring sleeping bags or an airbed and duvet. But then I suppose sleep is not what it is about. Looking forward to seeing a lot of mates (from MBS and elsewhere) Can hardly wait. The anticipation is spoilt by the fact that I have to work nearly every day between now and then in order to get the time off. Ho hum!! Dave |
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22 Feb 05 - 09:32 AM (#1417424) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Oh but Dave! Think how much more you will appreciate the break when you get to it!! Seeing how early in the year it is this time, I'd bring TWO duvets! Love Lynne |
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22 Feb 05 - 09:35 AM (#1417428) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Thick socks and the fleecy track suit too? Luv 'n Stuff Dave |
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22 Feb 05 - 01:55 PM (#1417679) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Dave, I'm sure we can find something fleecy and comfortable for ewe, and at a baaagain price! Nigel |
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22 Feb 05 - 03:09 PM (#1417770) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Or we can all cuddle up together and pool our body heat! |
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22 Feb 05 - 08:55 PM (#1418143) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins Myskin is all about tingly moments of singing. Body heat as well brill! :>) |
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23 Feb 05 - 02:44 AM (#1418376) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: el_punkoid_nouveau There are still several weeks to go - anything happening between now and Miskin? |
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23 Feb 05 - 04:02 AM (#1418421) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man Well Punkoid, there's Cwlwm Celtaidd at Porthcawl this coming weekend. Crediton (Silverton actually) hosted by Alhambra the following weekend. |
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28 Feb 05 - 03:44 AM (#1422668) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson What ho chaps and chappesses. Just a quickie to say I've uploaded pages about past Miskins. Lots of photos and chat. I'm still trying to find even earlier stuff. All going well so far. Don't forget to order a ticket or two so I can buy more supplies!! See you at Crediton? Andy www.miskinfolk.co.uk |
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28 Feb 05 - 03:47 AM (#1422669) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson As I pressed the button to send I noticed the "make a link (blue clicky) so here goes...doesnt the excitment of life overwhelm you sometimes.... http://www.miskinfolk.co.uk www.miskinfolk.co.uk |
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28 Feb 05 - 03:46 PM (#1423176) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Well done Miskin Man, good to see the Linkmaker being used, it's so easy!! |
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01 Mar 05 - 05:40 AM (#1423664) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne So is it time for a Mudcat roll-call yet? I've counted 31 Mudcatters going to Miskin so far........anyone else? Love Lynne |
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01 Mar 05 - 07:48 AM (#1423740) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson That's nearly a bar full!! Is thatchers draught cider all right Lynne? |
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01 Mar 05 - 07:50 AM (#1423742) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Morticia well that's Idris and Lynne happy, Andy, wot you got for us plebs wot drink beer? |
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01 Mar 05 - 08:25 AM (#1423764) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Is Thatchers ALL RIGHT??!!! I'd probably come to Miskin just for that even if I weren't coming for all the wonderful singing, music, laughing and friends!! It's the best! Even better than Old Rosie! Love Lynne |
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01 Mar 05 - 09:56 AM (#1423820) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Andy (Miskin Man), What are you offering non cider drinkers. It won't affect my attendance but to add to my anticipation I'd like to know what beer is going to be available. One other question. Will it be compatible whith choccy eggs? Dave (can hardly wait) Earl |
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01 Mar 05 - 10:50 AM (#1423861) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Hows this for a tentative list Youngs Bitter, Woodfordes Wherry Charles Wells Bombadier Highgate Foxes Nob, Young's Special, Brains Reverend James, Batemans XXXB Thatchers medium Cider Plus all the normal pub tipples of course |
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01 Mar 05 - 11:05 AM (#1423874) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl That sounds great Andy. I think a pint of each to start with and then decide what I prefer for the rest of the weekend. Dave (working up a thirst)Earl |
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01 Mar 05 - 04:14 PM (#1424218) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said For a tentative ale list that seems to have covered most tastes :-) Miskin Man: Have you heard about the Grand Eliminator at Miskin for the Horizontal Award in the Alternative British Folk Awards 2005? |
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01 Mar 05 - 04:50 PM (#1424250) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Catters (& associated persons) so far: Miskin Man Eye Lander Toby - Webmaster type fellow for Miskin Scooby Doo Zany Mouse Cats & Jon Heslop MBSLynne & el_punkoid_nouveau Kitchenpiper & Jonny Dyer Cllr & Champagne Carol Phot Morticia & Idris my guru always said PixieofDoom Schantieman & Ms Lemon Richard Atkins GUEST,secretfriend Essex Girl & Dave Bryant (hoorah) Snuffy Alanww & Sandy Hawker Mrs Duck & Geoff the Duck & Progeny (some with different names) ShadyLady Tradsinger Splott Man & Pat Spoons Breton Cap & Elizabeth Duellingbouzoukis & Moonunit And possibly these Catters too: Pollysqueezebox GUEST,MBS Nigel Parsons Linael Georgiansilver Leraud So, any more for any more (apologies to anyone missed or misconstrued)? What a line-up! |
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01 Mar 05 - 06:27 PM (#1424342) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: George Papavgeris I'll be there |
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01 Mar 05 - 06:28 PM (#1424344) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nessie Me too |
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01 Mar 05 - 06:55 PM (#1424375) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Morticia Phot and Pixie should be put as a together, Hils.........looking forward to seeing everyone there! |
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01 Mar 05 - 07:15 PM (#1424392) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy Selchie - (RS) will also be there, and Abuwood and Steve |
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01 Mar 05 - 07:20 PM (#1424397) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Ok, so I'll have to start calling it Mudcat at Easter now will I ? |
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01 Mar 05 - 07:35 PM (#1424417) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: alanww Wow, Andy! That's a bl** dy good selection of ales. I am particularly looking forward to the Woodforde's Wherry and Sandy will certainly appreciate the Thatcher's Cider. "Ale, ale, glorious ale ...!" Alan |
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02 Mar 05 - 03:07 AM (#1424639) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne And RAT-W and Seaking. |
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02 Mar 05 - 04:21 AM (#1424676) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Gervase N-J and meself will be there on the Sunday. |
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02 Mar 05 - 10:08 AM (#1424944) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,vectis I'll be there with other half (well, other three quarters really). |
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02 Mar 05 - 02:53 PM (#1425155) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck This just gets better and better. |
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02 Mar 05 - 03:02 PM (#1425165) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave4Guild Me and Brenda will be there. A great weekend!! |
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02 Mar 05 - 03:08 PM (#1425169) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: BB I'll be there with Tom Brown - well, there's unusual! Barbara |
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02 Mar 05 - 05:57 PM (#1425313) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr Thats a lot of Mudcatter nearly fifty how many usaully attend the mudgathers? |
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02 Mar 05 - 06:50 PM (#1425366) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo You will have to ask Morticia or Hilary for that one Cllr. |
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02 Mar 05 - 06:56 PM (#1425382) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: George Papavgeris Is this the birth of a new collective noun? "A Mudgather of folkies..." |
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02 Mar 05 - 07:45 PM (#1425426) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Chris Green Surely "a bellow of folkies" would be more accurate? Moonunit and myself will also be there, BTW! |
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03 Mar 05 - 04:56 AM (#1425718) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson See you al soon love Robbie in Wolverhampton |
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03 Mar 05 - 06:49 AM (#1425769) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Seaking I shall indeed be there with both the Kinglets.. |
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03 Mar 05 - 06:58 AM (#1425776) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne I'm glad you're going Robbie...looking forward to meeting you. Will you be bringing your offspring? Ooooh isn't it getting exciting!!! Love Lynne |
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03 Mar 05 - 12:32 PM (#1426043) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Phot Pixie and I should be there about lunchtime on Friday, Mike get the beers in! MInes a pint of Woodfords, haven't had that since I left RAF Coltishall in 89! Looking foward to seeing you all there. Wassail!! Chris |
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03 Mar 05 - 03:37 PM (#1426179) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Andy, Arriving Thursday (Aft/Eve)(for stewards briefing etc.) When does the bar open? Dave |
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04 Mar 05 - 02:23 AM (#1426542) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Just to keep you all going for a couple more weeks I've at last uploaded a load of pictures from last year, non too incriminating I hope! Follow the link from the main page to report 2004. Dave, the bar opens Midday Friday, by which time the beer will have settled well and need lots of testing. |
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04 Mar 05 - 11:45 AM (#1426557) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo To all my old and new friends only 3 weeks to go before we will be drinking Nellies bar dry. |
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04 Mar 05 - 01:59 PM (#1426731) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Can't see photos! It says "Not found" and "Error message 404". Love Lynne |
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04 Mar 05 - 02:04 PM (#1426737) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Lynne, I have just checked it and it all works even seeing you dancing in the campsite. Yas |
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04 Mar 05 - 03:10 PM (#1426786) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Just tried it again and still get the same message... Is it my computer then? Love Lynne |
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04 Mar 05 - 03:23 PM (#1426799) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Lynne, Did you use the link from the 28/feb which Andy put into this thread. Andy has gone to Crediton so i cant ask him until he gets back. Love Scooby. |
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05 Mar 05 - 05:36 AM (#1427188) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne No, I have Miskin web site bookmarked and went in that way, I think it's just my outdated software...Ted got it ok. Bugger! Love Lynne |
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05 Mar 05 - 07:15 AM (#1427234) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Glad you got there in the end Lynne,see you soon. Love Scooby |
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05 Mar 05 - 10:53 AM (#1427333) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Ok..so officially, Miskin starts on Friday? And presumably the programme starts on Friday too. If we arrive on Thursday, as we intend to.....what happens? What do we do to while away the time? And more important...what do we DRINK??? Love Lynne |
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05 Mar 05 - 11:13 AM (#1427342) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Why dont you PM Andy or Jillie and they will tell you whats going to be happening Thursday. Love, Yas |
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05 Mar 05 - 11:47 AM (#1427363) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Lynne, I imagine if not involved in the set-up we'll be off to the nearest pub. Dave |
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05 Mar 05 - 11:51 AM (#1427368) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo That is a 2 minute walk from the Mill,we use to have sessions there many years ago Dave. Yas |
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05 Mar 05 - 12:02 PM (#1427372) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Sounds good to me! And singing and music...? Love Lynne |
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05 Mar 05 - 12:10 PM (#1427379) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Well it use to but not sure now a days as it changed hands a few years ago,its where Miskin folk festival started in the early 90's as a pub session and grew to a weekend and then obviously out grew the pub to its present format in the Mill. Yas |
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05 Mar 05 - 03:28 PM (#1427495) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons I'm a definite attender, not just a possible. I've already volunteered to start off Thursday PM to help & then get in whenever I can make it. (Couple of church services intervene, and there's only one other tenor!) Nigel |
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06 Mar 05 - 10:46 AM (#1428054) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck We're arriving Thursday too and have offered our services to help but would be glad to share a pint or two over a song (is that the right way round?) |
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06 Mar 05 - 04:43 PM (#1428309) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Just back from Crediton *smile* & looking forward to Miskin! For those going to Miskin on the Thursday, the Newport Folk Club is on, should be a Singers night. Don't think I'll get there till the Friday but I'm sure they'll welcome Miskinites with open arms. Have been chatting to a few people about Mudcatters organising a raffle at Miskin this year. Apparently this used to happen (prizes were mostly Easter Eggs - eggcellent tradition!!) but I don't recall it happening in the past couple of years. The Festival Crew are all up to their ears with lots of stuff to do, so I wondered if it was something we could sort out? Each bring something to put in, that sort of thing. Miskin's charity this year is the Road Rose Association ( www.roseroad.co.uk - web-page doesn't load for me at the moment), so it would be nice to raise some extra money for them. What do you think? |
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06 Mar 05 - 05:28 PM (#1428327) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson How can I put this?? When the Miskin Arms changed hands some while ago it changed into a restaurant - with, effectively, a side bar. It was felt by the new management that folk music and the festival weekend itself were not appropriate to the new image. Because of this we have over the years honed our bar management skills to provide what we are now proud to think of as Real pub" within the Mill and left the Miskin Arms to the locals with whom we have established mutual respect. In the past we have finished work at a reasonable time Thursday evening and then travelled down to the Newport Folk Club some 15 miles away. This year we have the use of the Mill from Thursday afternoon with the idea of being a bit more ready and less tired out come the start on Friday. Volunters are welcome by prior arrangement but we will not be ready to start the festival proper until midday Friday (when the licences come into force) I hate to see a thirsty man so bring a few cans or something suitable for thursday evening, if you are not popping over to Newport. If you can't read between the lines please email or phone me for detailed arrangements. |
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07 Mar 05 - 03:11 AM (#1428567) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man Pat Spoons won't be there unfortunately, she'll be with Baggywrinkle at Lancaster (She's a busy little girl see). If music rather than song is your thing, there's a sesh (fiddles and stuff) at the Canton Hotel in Canton, Cardiff on Thursdays (about 11 miles, oh, and Andy, Newport club is 22 from Pat's house so it would be about the same from the Mill - ooh there's pedantic!). I'll be running the Folk Club on Monday afternoon (at the Windsor Hotel as usual). I'll be winding up at about 5pm as I have a gig that evening, but the room is booked until stop-tap for those who want to carry on - but be warned, last year the pub booked a loud cabaret act in the room below in the evening, which made that part of the sesh difficult. See you there, Splott Man |
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07 Mar 05 - 05:32 AM (#1428603) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Davetnova Is there room for a very sober and well behaved Scotsman with a small van? My mother had a little bit of Welsh in her but as it was my dad we let him of. |
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07 Mar 05 - 05:38 AM (#1428606) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Why dont you go on to Miskin website which is above on this thread and contact Miskin Man. There is a campsite about 500 yards away from the Mill,i am sure there be room. Scooby |
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07 Mar 05 - 05:41 AM (#1428610) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Looks like most of the people coming are catters. This message is now 200,you missed it again Miskin Man. |
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07 Mar 05 - 09:09 AM (#1428769) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson I'm waiting for the 200th message |
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07 Mar 05 - 01:37 PM (#1428972) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Davetnova do you know any well behaved Scotsmen then? |
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07 Mar 05 - 02:45 PM (#1429040) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mary Humphreys Anahata (treewind) and I are coming to Miskin for the first time this year. Looking forward to meeting up with old friends and making new ones. Mary |
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07 Mar 05 - 02:52 PM (#1429045) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Big Al Whittle Are the SpinDwyers making an appearance this year? |
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07 Mar 05 - 03:02 PM (#1429058) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Oh yes indeedy. The Spindwyers are running the Friday night Folk Club. Have you not seen Miskinfolk |
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08 Mar 05 - 04:36 AM (#1429505) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Davetnova Mrs. D - Of course I do. As a reformed character I would never behave with anything except propriety and you know that I always dress with exquisite taste. |
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08 Mar 05 - 01:13 PM (#1429833) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said What about the raffle idea? I've just ordered a really nice Easter Egg from Choc Express as my contribution. Anyone else gonna bring a prize? It's a worthwhile cause, charity info lower down on this page!! |
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08 Mar 05 - 01:22 PM (#1429847) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander I am sure I shall be able to come up with a prize for two Jillie |
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08 Mar 05 - 03:01 PM (#1429940) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: el_punkoid_nouveau This is REALLY important stuff! Andy - is it possible to arrange a television somewhere on site on Saturday 26th (or at least within easy distance)? I have just found out from here that (and this beats Royal Weddings, Funerals and even Coronations as an important event) the most important TV event for years will be happening... And the event is... The return of DR WHO! And let's face it - a video just won't be the same! |
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08 Mar 05 - 03:12 PM (#1429952) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander Television at a festival! Phew - it would have to be a pretty good reason! |
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08 Mar 05 - 03:25 PM (#1429958) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons el punkoid neuveau: You're really tempting fate there. I'm also a 'Filker' (folk music with a SF bias, often with parodied tunes) The temptation to produce a new 'Who Filk', based on a single episode would have to be resisted strongly. But as The Borg (Star Trek The Next Generation) would say: "Resistance is futile!" Nigel |
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08 Mar 05 - 03:46 PM (#1429988) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: el_punkoid_nouveau I ain't a filker, Nigel - I don't even like being branded as a "folkie", having wide and varied interests in music. But who can resist the temptation to hide behind the sofa, or stuff a cushion over their face? - as the Vogon guard would put it - "RESISTANCE IS USELESS!" (Well, the shouting was good...) epn |
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08 Mar 05 - 06:15 PM (#1430045) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Having worked my life in Telly, who am I to deny the need for such an appliance? A suitable receiving apparatus could indeed, and shall indeed, be provided, but knowing the unpredictabilities of reception patterns I feel unable at this juncture to guarantee the prevaling signal strength in such a low lying area as the Mill surrounds. Notwithstanding the above reservations, I see no reason to deprive such as yourselves from the full enjoyment of a weekend with normal "folk thinking" people, and I am sure a suitable solution can be found. yours in joint who-ness, Andy |
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08 Mar 05 - 07:23 PM (#1430104) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr I am a who fan I like all that Dr stuff cqt inthe hat the grinch that stole christmas oh sorry whats that wrong who wrong dr seriously I would love to see the new episode |
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08 Mar 05 - 09:32 PM (#1430205) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins Will have to bring the TV with the high gain caravan aerial then, better reception up the hill on the camp site. Miskin Man will have to change events to fit it in, and with luck provide a mini bus as well ! A tingly doctor moment then ! :>) |
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08 Mar 05 - 10:08 PM (#1430232) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST The Who at Miskin, Wow !!! |
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09 Mar 05 - 03:50 AM (#1430307) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man What if I wanna watch Ant & Dec? |
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09 Mar 05 - 05:50 AM (#1430362) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson The Dr Who episode is already available to download s why interupt all the folking about? |
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09 Mar 05 - 07:18 AM (#1430409) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne I hate to put a damper on this, but what time is the programme? Ted we are running a folk club on Saturday evening! Love Lynne |
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09 Mar 05 - 10:14 AM (#1430575) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson I was definitely coming to Miskin but now I have seen the photos; everyone has a beard. I don't think I have time to grow one before then. Will they still let me in? |
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09 Mar 05 - 10:17 AM (#1430579) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Beards are very common but I don't think they are obligatory:-) Dave |
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09 Mar 05 - 10:36 AM (#1430603) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson I say old chap! Nothing common about my beard, it may have shrunk over the last couple of years but its still part of the family. I hold nothing against those less fortunate, beardless, chappies I even let them come along to jolly old Miskin. Some of my best friends haven't got beards come to think of it - there's My Guru, Scooby doo,MBS Lynne,Cats at work, Morticia - I could go on......(Have been known to go on a bit, don't you know!!) |
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09 Mar 05 - 11:32 AM (#1430649) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Andy, Your beard may have shrunk but mine has grown a bit. Did I sleep through the transplant or was I drunk again? Dave |
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09 Mar 05 - 11:55 AM (#1430683) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson You see this is part of my dilemma. I might come, clean shaven and fresh faced then over night someones beard shrinks and I wake up all fuzzy and unable to recognize myself in the morning. Do you have to drink alcohol at Miskin also? |
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09 Mar 05 - 11:56 AM (#1430688) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander If you wont grow one Robbie neither will I. Jillie |
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09 Mar 05 - 11:59 AM (#1430690) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander most do try sample the alcohol over the weekend, it's more like medicine to be taken at regular intervals. |
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09 Mar 05 - 12:25 PM (#1430715) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck You don't have to drink alcohol you could just give it to me :0) |
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09 Mar 05 - 12:29 PM (#1430716) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Mrs Duck, i think we should share it between friends,say 5 other people???? Scooby |
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09 Mar 05 - 03:10 PM (#1430846) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Yes Robbie, I'm afraid that the consumption of alcohol is compulsory...sorry to have to tell you that. However, the beard isn't...I'm looking forward to meeting you, and now I know I'll recognize you..the only man without a beard! Love Lynne |
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09 Mar 05 - 03:57 PM (#1430885) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I am sure we can borrow Toby's television for the weekend Ted especially as i have it in my flat,the aerial will be the problem butRichard can bring his aerial down to the Mill you will be away.Scooby |
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09 Mar 05 - 07:53 PM (#1431067) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Seaking Not sure about this TV thing but I'm sure looking forward to the first rendition of 'Rollin down the river'.. 'Tent poles up, tent poles down'..... Andy - have you ordered good weather ? |
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10 Mar 05 - 02:04 AM (#1431272) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander Hear Hear! |
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10 Mar 05 - 02:58 AM (#1431288) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Standard booking gone in as usual - good weather, good beer, good company, who could ask for more. ( Hmm, more beer ?? ) |
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10 Mar 05 - 05:07 AM (#1431375) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne You forgot good music Andy! And good cider of course! Love Lynne |
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10 Mar 05 - 11:01 AM (#1431546) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Morticia that's 'tent goes up, tent falls down', Chris....and we thought everyone might be tired of it by now...... |
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10 Mar 05 - 02:04 PM (#1431709) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said How could we tire of your Miskin song Morti Dear? Such a poignant memory, bring a tear to my eye.... Now, where's that shaving kit?? |
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10 Mar 05 - 05:35 PM (#1431857) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Phot I don't have a beard anymore! But I do have a Pixie! A Triumph, and a very shiney Disco! Life is good, and will be even better at Miskin. Shame about the double chin though! Wassail!! Chris |
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10 Mar 05 - 06:30 PM (#1431893) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander I took me ages to realise what was different about you when we were at Sidmouth then i saw a photo of when I first saw you - Bridgenorth 2002 and you were sporting a beard. Jillie |
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10 Mar 05 - 06:32 PM (#1431895) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander Terri, Tent up or Down it's an excellent song Jillie |
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10 Mar 05 - 10:16 PM (#1431972) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Seaking Sorry Morti, I stand corrected. I put it down to never having heard it sober !! Anyway, it's an Anthem now so you have to do it.. |
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11 Mar 05 - 03:26 AM (#1432068) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Chris, do you mean you've never heard it when you were sober? Or you've never heard her sing it when she was sober? Or both? I haven't heard the full thing...I only heard about it after the event so it's another thing to look forward to Love Lynne |
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11 Mar 05 - 05:27 AM (#1432102) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Third try at posting this. I put a small snippet of "Camping by the River" on the mill camposite part of the Miksinfolk site. But here is a shortcut. I recorded it at the Silly songs Session in the Anchor at Sidmouth last year. Come to Miskin to hear the real thing. "Camping by the River" |
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11 Mar 05 - 11:11 AM (#1432242) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Do you mean to say we have to come to Miskin and enjoy ourselves Miskin Man???????? |
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11 Mar 05 - 11:21 AM (#1432251) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Who said anything about enjoyment? I've always said this Folk stuff is a serious business!! scuse the spelling in the last post by the way it took many goes to post that message and I got fed up retyping it. |
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11 Mar 05 - 11:34 AM (#1432263) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Ok,I dont mind some of that serious business then.It sounds good to me. |
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11 Mar 05 - 12:34 PM (#1432320) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck I take my fun VERY seriously!!! |
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11 Mar 05 - 03:14 PM (#1432477) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne So this means we can also do some serious drinking then? |
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11 Mar 05 - 03:16 PM (#1432482) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Seaking I got the Title wrong too so proves how sober I was ! Diplomacy dictates Terri will have to comment on her own condition. Good clip of the song Andy.. It's just been pointed out to me that the kids are still at School on Thursday (The day before Good Friday - how are families supposed to get away for Easter ?) so my original travelling plans are in chaos now. What is the M25/M4 usually like on Good Friday or alternatively M6/M5? Chris |
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11 Mar 05 - 03:43 PM (#1432503) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne My kids break up on Friday 18th.....Easter is always in the middle of the Easter holiday round here. No problem for us... |
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11 Mar 05 - 03:54 PM (#1432512) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo What time are you coming down Chris on the M25/M4. Yas |
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11 Mar 05 - 04:09 PM (#1432526) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Lynne if you do serious drinking you will have no cider left!!!!!! Yas |
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11 Mar 05 - 04:52 PM (#1432569) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Just be thankfull those of you with School age Children, that you don't live on the Isle of Wight. Their Easter holiday starts the Friday after Easter!!! Yes the Friday after. They have Good Friday and Easter Monday off then back to school for a couple or three days then break up for two weeks.... Watch out, it is planned to spread to the rest of the country. Could make a pooh of a certain Easter Festival. I've lost my right hand woman for the week before as it is... |
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11 Mar 05 - 04:55 PM (#1432571) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Sorry Chris, I cant comment on the state of the roads, I'm already here see? If I was coming to Miskin I wouldn't start from out in the North Sea!!! Don't rush whatever you do, we will still be up whenever you arrive. |
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11 Mar 05 - 05:28 PM (#1432608) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Personally, I think they should make Easter a fixed date...it seems so silly that it moves around as much as it does. And I can see the point of the Isle of Wight's move this year...we've only had four weeks of this half term and the summer term is going to be incredibly long. Love Lynne |
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11 Mar 05 - 06:04 PM (#1432632) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Talking about Easter, here's some ideas for you: Aaahhh, so sweet Feeling lucky? Just up your street. Spoil yourself... All perfectly acceptable as raffle prizes *grin* |
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11 Mar 05 - 06:26 PM (#1432642) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Well thats £10.00 of my weekend money going on raffle tickets. Scooby |
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12 Mar 05 - 03:52 AM (#1432868) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Update to guest list: Harriet earis and Colmna Connelly WILL be joining us. As will Ian the bagpipes Ferguson. See website for latest Guest list |
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12 Mar 05 - 04:00 AM (#1432872) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson In case the guest list of performers isn't tempting enough here's the guest list of beers as ordered for this year. Youngs Bitter, 3.7 Woodfordes Wherry 3.8 Evans Best Bitter 3.8 Charles Wells Bombadier 4.3 Thwaites Lancaster Bomber 4.3 Brains Reverend James, 4.5 Batemans XXXB 4.8 Youngs Waggledance 5.0 Thatchers medium Cider I am still searching for a draught stout of some description. Andy |
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12 Mar 05 - 04:54 AM (#1432890) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man I don't see Resonator, those doyens of classic Americana on the current guest list, Andy. Have we been sacked? Is it something I said? Am I getting paranoid? What if I buy you a Guinness on Wednesday? Splott Man |
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12 Mar 05 - 05:05 AM (#1432893) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse Andy PPPLLLEEEEEZZZZEEEEEE make sure there's enough Diet Coke/Pepsi this year. They seem to run out every year. Thanks Rhiannon |
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12 Mar 05 - 06:21 AM (#1432932) Subject: Ned and Rhiannon From: Andy Jackson Ahha Resonator appear on the guest list but I haven't updated the info page yet . Will do so this very morn. Diet Coke by the bucket load. |
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12 Mar 05 - 07:02 AM (#1432942) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Ah Scooby Dear, those were just suggestions for prizes for lovely generous Catters to bring and to get you in the mood. So far we only have 2 promised, but given the MudCatter preferences I'm hoping that we will be inundated with Choccie delights. I suppose alchohol, gifty things or booby prizes might also be acceptable for the Raffle! |
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12 Mar 05 - 10:22 AM (#1433031) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,vectis I'll bring an egg for the raffle I'm just about to go shopping and will buy it today. |
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12 Mar 05 - 02:09 PM (#1433158) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Would a booby prize be like an old bra? Could fit a couple of Easter eggs in that! |
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12 Mar 05 - 03:05 PM (#1433197) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Seaking I'll donate a bottle of port (for those who don't do chocolate) |
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12 Mar 05 - 03:56 PM (#1433222) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Excellent, that'll get the balls rolling! Couldn't resist getting a couple of little items at the shops today and am now armed with Raffle tickets *grin* |
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12 Mar 05 - 04:41 PM (#1433239) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne We'll bring something....chocolate covered celery?? Love Lynne |
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12 Mar 05 - 04:52 PM (#1433252) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Yummy,Yummy Lynne Hils,I will still put £10.00 into the raffle as its a good course |
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13 Mar 05 - 06:57 PM (#1433905) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Well I had to say something as we fell off the bottom of the page. Have you all run out of puff. |
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13 Mar 05 - 07:36 PM (#1433947) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST I'll repeat my raffle donation of 2 years ago, Yet another cheap'n'nasty plastic Guiness bodhran |
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14 Mar 05 - 04:22 AM (#1434176) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: pixieofdoom I'll try and find something for the raffle too |
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14 Mar 05 - 01:39 PM (#1434498) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Chris Green We've given up donating our CDs to raffles cos they're always the last item to go (after the bogey and pair of soiled underpants!) |
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14 Mar 05 - 03:36 PM (#1434635) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Well I have to admit we wouldn't choose your CD as a raffle prize Chris, but only because we already have two copies in the house!...Though Sarah's copy may wear out soon, she plays it so much Love Lynne |
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14 Mar 05 - 03:52 PM (#1434650) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said I'd choose it Chris, none here yet!! Yet another cheap'n'nasty plastic Guiness bodhran excellent, we're looking for Booby prizes too...... |
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14 Mar 05 - 04:12 PM (#1434674) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson "And the first prize is...........a sack full of raffle prizes!!" :) |
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14 Mar 05 - 04:34 PM (#1434690) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I am off to buy my raffle prize this week too but i am not sure if its going to be chocolate or a bottle. Yas |
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14 Mar 05 - 08:06 PM (#1434865) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Chris Green Fantastic Lynne! I'll do you a swop as the soiled underpants have nearly worn out too! :-) |
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15 Mar 05 - 02:36 AM (#1435053) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne YUK!! Sarah is hoping to sing "Matty Groves" at Miskin, which she learned from your CD...so listen out for it! Love Lynne |
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15 Mar 05 - 04:30 AM (#1435089) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson Sadly my kids are not with me this weekend. It does mean however I have space in my car if anyone needs a lift. I shall be travelling down Thursday mid-late afternoon. Wolverhampton, M5 M50 M4. If I can be of any help pm me. |
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15 Mar 05 - 10:12 AM (#1435262) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Well it has come round quick only 10 days to go,yippee. |
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16 Mar 05 - 05:08 AM (#1435886) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne A week tomorrow!! |
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16 Mar 05 - 09:00 AM (#1436001) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I counted to the official opening!!!. |
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16 Mar 05 - 10:12 AM (#1436051) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man Will you two stop arguing? |
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16 Mar 05 - 10:27 AM (#1436063) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: JudeL 2 more catters to add to the list John Henry & I plan on being there Cheers Jude |
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16 Mar 05 - 12:18 PM (#1436161) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I wondered if you were coming Jude,welcome on board the Miskin experience it wouldnt be the same without hearing your voice singing. Scooby |
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16 Mar 05 - 02:28 PM (#1436246) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Updated List: Catters (& associated persons) so far: Miskin Man Eye Lander Toby - Webmaster type fellow for Miskin Scooby Doo Zany Mouse Cats & Jon Heslop MBSLynne & el_punkoid_nouveau & Sarah & Chocolate Covered Celery Kitchenpiper & Jonny Dyer Cllr & Champagne Carol Phot & PixieofDoom Morticia & Idris my guru always said Schantieman & Ms Lemon Richard Atkins GUEST,secretfriend Essex Girl & Dave Bryant (hoorah) Snuffy Alanww & Sandy Hawker Mrs Duck & Geoff the Duck & Progeny (some with different names) ShadyLady Tradsinger Splott Man without Pat Spoons Breton Cap & Elizabeth Duellingbouzoukis & Moonunit El Greko & La Inglesa Selchie (RS) Abuwood & Steve RAT-W Seaking & both the Kinglets Gervase & N-J vectis & the other 3/4 Dave4Guild & ShortyBrenda BB & Tom Brown RobbieWilson without offspring Nigel Parsons Davetnova Mary Humphreys & Treewind Dr Who JudeL & John Henry And possibly these Catters too: Pollysqueezebox GUEST,MBS Linael Georgiansilver Leraud But who's counting???? |
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16 Mar 05 - 05:14 PM (#1436376) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr Banjoke and partner as well |
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17 Mar 05 - 05:06 AM (#1436726) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: pixieofdoom I'm afraid Jack's insisting on coming too |
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17 Mar 05 - 06:42 AM (#1436771) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Which (or whose) Jack would that be? Dave |
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17 Mar 05 - 07:32 AM (#1436793) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Am i correct Pixie and is it the nice and friendly dog!!!!!!,that you brought to Bedworth last year with Mudcat???????. Yas |
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17 Mar 05 - 08:42 AM (#1436828) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy Muddog? |
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17 Mar 05 - 09:03 AM (#1436842) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Seven days!! |
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17 Mar 05 - 10:45 AM (#1436903) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Seven days until a Mudcat gather or is something else on that i have missed?????? Scooby |
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17 Mar 05 - 12:49 PM (#1436978) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Hawker H Miskinites, Bad news here I am afraid, or good news, depending on who you are and how you look at it! I will be unable to come to Miskin!!!!!! Sorry, No Corn Dolly workshops from me this year. Do have a go at lace making though, its fantastic! and Jillie and the lace babes are lovely! (so Kevin says) I go a phone call this morning telling me that I am going into Hospital on Wednesday and having my long awaited knee op. I will be home Thursday, but remembering the last op on the other knee, wont be feeling like festivalling until at least Monday and definately not upto running a workshop. I shall sit with a bottle of port and my feet up and think of you all. Have a great time, I know it will be brilliant and I am Gutted to miss it, but delighted that I am getting my knee sorted too!!!!! mixed emotions! Cheers, Lucy |
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17 Mar 05 - 01:03 PM (#1436993) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Lucy, Good luck with the operation,we will all be thinking of you and miss your cheerful face. Take care. Yas |
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17 Mar 05 - 01:59 PM (#1437037) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Bad luck Lucy, you will be sorely missed. Not just for the corndollies but your ability to be in several places at once and your lovely smile. I've got your name down for a dance next year though, love to all, Andy |
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17 Mar 05 - 05:17 PM (#1437171) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson I've had a request to allow impromptu Morris at Miskin......Allow? I would positively encourage such a thing. In days of Yore we had a very solid dance base. Things have changed though and sadly I cant guarantee suitable wet weather contingency plans. If anyone wants to bring Kit on the chance of a dance then we have plenty of room on the courtyard. And if it rains you'll just have to drown your sorrow. Or of course, carry on dancing as they mad buggers from Pompey did some years ago (see photos on site) Andy |
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17 Mar 05 - 05:36 PM (#1437182) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I remember that year Andy you stood in the middle of the dancers and got soaking wet,mind those Pompey dances would dance in any weather.Yas |
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17 Mar 05 - 05:38 PM (#1437184) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson ****299**** |
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17 Mar 05 - 05:40 PM (#1437187) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson *** 300 *** got it see I got nothing better to do than sit here waiting for the number to creep up..I wish. I think we might be ready by next week. I'm actually looking forward to it!!!! |
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17 Mar 05 - 05:45 PM (#1437191) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Well done Andy for getting the 300th post to your festival |
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17 Mar 05 - 05:47 PM (#1437192) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson I think putting in a filler at 299 was cheating. I was also watching but had to go out singing as it is paddy's night. |
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17 Mar 05 - 07:10 PM (#1437246) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy Sorry to hear you won't be there, Lucy. Hope you're soon up and about again. So who's going to keep us breakfast boys in order?? |
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17 Mar 05 - 07:33 PM (#1437268) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Sue the Borderer Jillie told me to get myself onto mudcat pronto and beg for victims/volunteers - but I see Miskin Man has beaten me to it. However, as a mudcat virgin, (even though a MBS and its my 2nd Miskin,) it's a bit scary, so its taken me a day or two! Yes, it was I - I'm the one who asked Andy if we could run a scratch Border side at Miskin (as an offshoot of Herbaceous Border which creates mayhem at Sidmouth)So - bring your dancing shoes - and, if you dance already, your sticks and raggies etc (and even spares if you have them) ANYONE is welcome - whether or not you've ever danced before. And we'll need some musicians too. Not sure quite when and where it will be, but I'll keep you posted. It would be great to know who might be interested - so do say 'hi'. And thanks, Andy, for everything, including beating me to it. I think you deserve the 300. Sue PS Mudcat virginity about to be lost - so you can add my name to the list. |
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17 Mar 05 - 07:48 PM (#1437280) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy Sue, Andy only said impromptu Morris: he never mentioned specific brands such as Border. What about us Cotswold types? :-)) And will there be any swordies or cloggies? Only a week now |
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17 Mar 05 - 07:50 PM (#1437283) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy And how about doing it at dawn, as we're leaving the bar!!!!!!!!!!! |
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17 Mar 05 - 08:33 PM (#1437304) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Hawker cant do this year, but can bring longswords and run workshops next year! (as well as corn dollies) 'cos Ill be more able to dance Yippeee! I also have a bag full of tatter coats I can bring. So njoy this year and make sure it happens in 2006!!! See Andy, I'm planing next year for you already! Cheers, Lucy PS Thanks for the good wishes Yaz and Snuffy, will really miss seeing you all B0( |
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18 Mar 05 - 03:36 AM (#1437466) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne How about a mixed, impromptu dance? Border, Cotswold, Sword etc all together? That should be fun!! Six days!!! Love Lynne |
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18 Mar 05 - 04:58 AM (#1437506) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Well done Hawker, let's start planning next year now. Morris workshops, mixed morris, Longsword, Border, Cotswold. Let's have some dance back at Miskin. And I only popped that note in to start the Baldricks rolling. Well done Sue for providing the trigger. A. |
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18 Mar 05 - 05:16 AM (#1437515) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson sounds like carnage to me, Lynne; blood all over the place. Still there will be all those hankies to mop it up. @:-) |
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18 Mar 05 - 06:16 AM (#1437542) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Sue the Borderer I'm up for anything! I only put Border cos that's the only thing I've got a hope of 'organising' (though I don't think that's the right word for it!!!) I've got some spare sticks, too, but if you want hankies you'll have to bring your own. |
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18 Mar 05 - 06:41 AM (#1437552) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Morticia I don't think I'm allowed sticks.....or sharp objects |
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18 Mar 05 - 09:43 AM (#1437683) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl I don't dance at all! May I please heckle from the sidelines (with pint in hand?:-) Dave |
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18 Mar 05 - 12:21 PM (#1437730) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST I'll tell Geoff to bring his bells then! I'll stick to the Jamesons. |
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18 Mar 05 - 12:22 PM (#1437731) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Mrs.Duck Sorry that was me hanging around the back door. |
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18 Mar 05 - 01:08 PM (#1437755) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Mrs Duck is that the whiskey bells or the Jamesons ale,i get confussed so easily.lol. Yas |
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19 Mar 05 - 07:16 AM (#1438242) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Hope the weather is like this next weekend.Its lovely here in the outskirts of Miskin. Scooby. |
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19 Mar 05 - 12:24 PM (#1438331) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Five!!!!! |
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19 Mar 05 - 12:27 PM (#1438335) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Did I put the wrong date when I booked the good weather? No, it's going to last, and what a great weekend to get the tent out, blow away the cobwebs and get in the Miskin Mood. Just to guarantee good weather I've spent today servicing two gas heaters!! ( oh Baldrics!) |
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19 Mar 05 - 01:11 PM (#1438353) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant I`m just checking out Linda`S new (well second hand - at least 5 years old) laptop so thought I`d drop in to say I`m looking forward to seeing everyone. There`s no point in me bringing a guitar this year but I can still sing unacc. Perhaps we could have a competition to find a new instrument that I can play with only one hand ! |
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19 Mar 05 - 01:46 PM (#1438380) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Well Dave, Mick tems after his stroke is playing a bodhran and very good at it too.He will be around Miskin at the weekend have a chat,his biggest regret was having too give up the melodeon. See you soon Dave, Yas |
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19 Mar 05 - 06:20 PM (#1438512) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Huggy bear Room for still more people to come? I hope so I have heard good reports about this one. See you there HB |
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20 Mar 05 - 02:36 AM (#1438739) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Only a few days to go!! Hope there are still a couple of bunks available. Elizabeth and I are coming by train (to pontyclun) on Thursday and will be travelling light (no tent or airbed. Miskin man if all bunks are spoken for please let me know so that we can bring appropriate kit. Dave |
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20 Mar 05 - 05:40 AM (#1438779) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST Bunks reserved Dave, Jillie |
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20 Mar 05 - 06:44 AM (#1438810) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Four!!!! |
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20 Mar 05 - 06:51 AM (#1438813) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Thanks Jillie Dave |
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20 Mar 05 - 06:57 AM (#1438816) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson We got a system see!! Surprised me too! |
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20 Mar 05 - 07:00 AM (#1438820) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Yes Andy. I'm impressed!! Dave |
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20 Mar 05 - 09:40 AM (#1438921) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Miskin Man: I hope you had our name on those barrels of beer. Apparently there's something of a beer shortage in S.Wales following the celebrations yesterday (and well into today) CHEERS Nigel |
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20 Mar 05 - 10:13 AM (#1438933) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Scooby Course he has Nigel anyway they drink lager not beer or is that football supporters,I am ok i drink cider you will have to change your drink. Scooby |
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20 Mar 05 - 08:40 PM (#1439317) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: vectis I'll bring boozerphone for the morris. If nothing else it acts as an extra set of bells. 'til our baldricks turn green |
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20 Mar 05 - 09:00 PM (#1439338) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mick Tems Is that Dave Bryant? (Just churning back a shedload of messages since last I came the Miskin festival's way.) Good to hear from you, matey, and Olly and I will be looking forward to seeing you. That's the only good thing about your stroke and my stroke - We may be bruised and battered, but at least we're still HERE! |
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21 Mar 05 - 06:29 AM (#1439532) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson HELP, just a shot in the dark here. I have been given an old till to help keep some order at Miskin but I can't get in!!!!! Its a Casio CE 4515 and it needs the clerk number entered before it will work. Anybody got any suggestions? Can I reset to factory presets by removing battery back up or anything like that? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Andy |
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21 Mar 05 - 06:59 AM (#1439544) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: pixieofdoom From my experience of tills, any clerk number should do. Usually there's a button marked 'clerk id' or similar, you press that enter a number such as 1 and then press it again. Not sure about your particular brand of till though |
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21 Mar 05 - 07:12 AM (#1439555) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne THREE!!!! |
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22 Mar 05 - 02:53 AM (#1440289) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne TWO!!!!!!! |
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22 Mar 05 - 03:44 AM (#1440304) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Jillie PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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22 Mar 05 - 04:30 AM (#1440323) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: RobbieWilson Got the beer in for when the bar is not open. Might even get some food, although obviously that is of secondary importance. |
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22 Mar 05 - 05:34 AM (#1440339) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Hmm,Robbie hasn't been before has he???? |
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22 Mar 05 - 05:35 AM (#1440342) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse Andy: PPPPLLLLEEEEEEEZZZZEEE get in some Diet Coke/Pepsi for this diabetic steward. Thanks Rhiannon |
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22 Mar 05 - 05:45 AM (#1440351) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST Hmmmmm. Have I misread between the lines of the March 6th post and done some unneccesary provisioning? |
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22 Mar 05 - 06:07 AM (#1440356) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST That was me, don't know what happened to my cookie love Robbie |
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22 Mar 05 - 06:54 AM (#1440383) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo You said it Robbie,pm,me or miskin man and we will let you know. Yas |
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22 Mar 05 - 07:54 AM (#1440422) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Never mind Robbie...it's party at your tent then!!! |
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22 Mar 05 - 08:07 AM (#1440429) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Earl Ah!! Thanks for the reminder. I will need to get a few beers to bring with me. Plus of course the sloe gin .(for medicinal use Lynne) Dave |
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22 Mar 05 - 09:09 AM (#1440467) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne That's good Dave..now it won't matter if anyone upsets me!! |
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22 Mar 05 - 09:34 AM (#1440500) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck So should we take it that the bar doesn't do shutting? |
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22 Mar 05 - 02:21 PM (#1440802) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Looks like we'll manage to get through the weekend somehow then, parties in tents notwithstanding *grin* Don't forget the RAFFLE!!! Nip out & pick up an Egg or something (booze or booby) to donate. I've seen eggs at 3 for £4.00 at Sainsburys so there's no excuse - donate 1, eat 2 - no problem! Don't go mad, I already have (never a truer word spoken, eh?). My donation may just be the top prize - a Fabulous Choc Express Egg that I couldn't justify buying for myself...... Pass prizes to me on arrival & I'll get them stored away from temptation somewhere. If you can't find me (in the bar possibly - well, there's the Grand Eliminator to think about), I'm sure that Andy won't mind if you leave them at 'reception' for me. Hoping to put up draw results on Easter Sunday, probably around lunchtime! And of course, bring your pennies for the raffle tickets that I'll be selling frantically. If anyone feels they can help out, please PM me before Friday lunchtime! |
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22 Mar 05 - 02:56 PM (#1440832) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons BBC Wales local weather forecast was good for Friday, becoming cooler and damper as the weekend progresses, But who believes weather forecasters? Nigel |
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22 Mar 05 - 02:57 PM (#1440834) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Tri Cant a Hanner Nigel |
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22 Mar 05 - 03:08 PM (#1440851) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Exactly Nigel,who believes the BBC too. Scooby |
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22 Mar 05 - 03:55 PM (#1440902) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne The forecast I just looked at was brilliant for Thursday Friday and Saturday, then Cloudy (but no rain) for Sunday, and not too cool for March. Could be a lot worse! Love Lynne |
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22 Mar 05 - 04:02 PM (#1440911) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo WE will all have to sleep together and keep warm,my tent i can share with 1 other person but would prefer a fellah now i am single and fancy free. Scooby |
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23 Mar 05 - 02:50 AM (#1441309) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo ONE!!!!!! |
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23 Mar 05 - 03:10 AM (#1441313) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Davetnova Right, my confirmation has arrived, I am off to pray to the God of Small Vans. Poor NAT hasn't had her pistons tickled for months. |
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23 Mar 05 - 03:38 AM (#1441319) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man 356!!! YES!!! Well it means something to me. |
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23 Mar 05 - 04:56 AM (#1441348) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Damn Yas...you beat me!!! See some of you tomorrow!! Love Lynne |
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23 Mar 05 - 05:09 AM (#1441354) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo SORRY lYNNE. See you tomorrow. Everyone have a safe journey into Wales. looking forward to seeing you all again. Scooby. |
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23 Mar 05 - 05:11 AM (#1441355) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Splott Man, I will just say do you need some of my tablets,i will bring some over See you tonight. Scooby |
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23 Mar 05 - 05:48 AM (#1441362) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,jillie If I am on your wave length Splott Man I made it 386. Although I have been known to be wrong on many occasions! |
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23 Mar 05 - 06:12 AM (#1441371) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck I am sitting amidst a mound of unfiled post dating back to Christmas. Found my tesco vouchers and the letter confirming Maddies new school but still no Miskin letter. Caravan is packed and ready to go so if it doesn't turn up I hope we don't get sent home! Sob! |
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23 Mar 05 - 06:38 AM (#1441380) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo You wont be sent home i am sure Jillie and Miskin Man will have it sorted for you, Why dont you PM Jillie or Miskin Man to reassure yourself. Scooby |
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23 Mar 05 - 07:10 AM (#1441403) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Jillie Most concerned your tciket receipt was posted ages and ages ago. we have a copy and tickets for yourselves and ducklings safely in folder ready for Friday. Panic ye not. |
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23 Mar 05 - 07:51 AM (#1441424) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Oh I did receive it just can't find it!!! Thanks for the reassurance. |
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23 Mar 05 - 05:41 PM (#1441950) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said 365!! There's a possibility that the top prize in the raffle may well have been topped *grin* Be ready to get dolled up if you're the winner!! Safe journeys to all travelling on Thursday, see you Friday. |
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23 Mar 05 - 09:09 PM (#1442127) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: vectis Magical Easter hare heading for raffle Eggs are soooooo boring and modern. See all the Thursdayites in about 14hours zero??? I don't like to shout being of a shy retiring nature. |
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24 Mar 05 - 02:03 AM (#1442273) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said 1 !!!! For some of us anyway.... Safe journeys all! |
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24 Mar 05 - 03:21 AM (#1442286) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Davetnova Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, Oh God of Small Vans, please. |
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24 Mar 05 - 06:09 AM (#1442363) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cllr I cant get down till late tonight can someone pass the message on incase miskin man deosnt check in. Ta Cllr |
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24 Mar 05 - 06:12 AM (#1442366) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats We're arriving Friday afternoon.. line up the drinks on the bar! p.s. has anyone seen a programme yet? |
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24 Mar 05 - 07:14 AM (#1442425) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: George Papavgeris Jillie, Anna, Helen, can one book places at the lacemaking? If so, La Inglesa (Vanessa) would like to reserve one. She got a set of bobbins for Christmas, and she's bringing them along. On a different subject: I will only bring my 12-string Cort along, as I don't want to be carting two guitars everywhere (and I am told there is nowhere to store them, with the car park so far out), but if I need a 6-string for something, I hope I can borrow someone's... |
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24 Mar 05 - 07:32 AM (#1442445) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man Programme? (uncontrollable laughter) Even Andy doesn't know who's on when. Except for guitar wizard Chris Moreton who is being squeezed in on Sunday. Are we nearly there yet? |
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24 Mar 05 - 09:23 AM (#1442543) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Jillie I have the programmes. |
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24 Mar 05 - 10:30 AM (#1442598) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Davetnova Right 5 more minutes and I'm off - home, pack, eat, pick up dogsitter, talk nicely to van and I hope I shall see everyone tomorrow sometime. |
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24 Mar 05 - 11:02 AM (#1442620) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man Me too. It's 4 o'clock and I'm off. Woohoo! See you there. Oh and 375! Pretty impressive for a small festival. It's cos we're friends. May see some of you at Newport Folk Club tonight. Splott Man |
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24 Mar 05 - 01:18 PM (#1442758) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Site looking good, a little light rain to dampen the dust. Bar is already set up, but not serving quite yet. Present: Miskin Man & Toby Scooby Doo Geoff the Duck & his quackers family. Others too numerous to mention See you all soon Nigel |
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24 Mar 05 - 05:57 PM (#1442986) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins OK Tiz time to travel to the great event in a hut. Nothing better to do etc. will pop in then ! You buggers there already no doubt. Myskin Man has the right idea about Folk so I may stay till Monday :>) Now theres positive thourghts then ! |
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25 Mar 05 - 08:05 AM (#1443413) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons The sun is shining, the birds are singing, Come and join them! Nigel |
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25 Mar 05 - 08:12 AM (#1443415) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST look at www.statistiekenddb.tk for pictures |
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25 Mar 05 - 03:54 PM (#1443763) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant Well Linda's managed to get both me and the caravan here in one piece, I've sung my first song and drunk my first quart of ale and chatted to lots of friends. Looking forward to this evening. |
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26 Mar 05 - 02:14 PM (#1444230) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Polly Squeezebox Refresh (and thinking of friends there singing their heads of!!!). Polly |
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26 Mar 05 - 03:31 PM (#1444280) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant A great evening last night - even some bong-ing. Nice relaxed day, especially being able to sit outside in lovely warm sunshhine. Just had a pleasant meal in the caravan, now it's back for the evening session - and a few more pints of that excellent "Woodford's Wherry". |
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27 Mar 05 - 08:51 AM (#1444745) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Nigel Parsons Heading back there right now (14.50 UK time) Will we hit 400 posts before the weekend ends? Nigel |
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27 Mar 05 - 10:08 PM (#1445242) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse Just arrived home. What a weekend - never seen so many hangovers! I'm not sure if anyone noticed but I left the step for the tiddler-van behind. Did anyone rescue it? Rhiannon |
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28 Mar 05 - 08:34 AM (#1445467) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Yes Rhiannon,Andy has it for you safe at home.Thanks for all your work.See you soon. Yas |
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28 Mar 05 - 10:25 AM (#1445517) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Severe post-festival depression setting in already! A most fantastic weekend altogether (apart from rides in ambulances and waiting in A&E!) I don't think I've ever fitted quite so much into one short festival! In four days I've sung, played, run a folk club, danced border Morris for the first time, watched three lots of friends performing, danced in a 'scratch' ceilidh, played Pooh sticks, Walked across a bridge parapet, played lots of cool games around Jan's van, drunk a lot of cider, hugged loads of people, talked quite a lot, laughed, been part of the dragon in a procession, learnt practised and sung a song I'd never heard before with three others doing harmonies and things...... I didn't actually get time to SLEEP much, but you can't have everything! I also met a good number of Mudcatters I've never met before who are now on my ever-growing list of friends. Andy and all the team..thank you sooooomuch. It was truly brilliant. I think for the first time in 23 years, a festival has actually eclipsed Sidmouth for me!! There is no higher compliment. Lots and lots of love and hugs Lynne xxxxxxxx |
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28 Mar 05 - 02:34 PM (#1445570) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Mrs.Duck Lynne, you missed out being hoisted aloft by burly men midsong! Absolutely fantastic weekend. We are no longer virgins and will be doing it all again next year. Thanks Andy and everyone that made this such a fun filled festival. I don't remember having such a hassle free weekend since the twins arrived; they and Maddie loved every minute of it. The singing, the beer, the friends old and new! Now for the come down! Can't wait to get into chat and relive some of it! |
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28 Mar 05 - 02:41 PM (#1445571) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne No, nor can I wait to get into the chat, but the main entrance has been down every time I've tried it since 3.00. Just when I needed it most!!! And you're right Jane, how could I have forgotten being carted about near the ceiling by various large men in Nelly Dean's while trying to sing! I think I managed it though! Yes, the kids had a wonderful time too...they really enjoyed their first go at Stewarding and have every intention of doing it again next year. Love Lynne |
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28 Mar 05 - 03:10 PM (#1445579) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Guest Selchie - (RS) Hi Lynne & Jane & all Catters at Miskin, My first time too, but what a great time? Miskin lived up to all I've heard about it & more! Many, many thanks to Andy & all the lovely, friendly team. Nice people, great singing, lovely venue, such a nice easy-going, friendly event with time for me to meet even more nice people & to feel part of one big family. Hi to all I've met over the weekend. (Keep at the Border Lynne) Anyone can join "Herbaceous Border" scratch morris ~ at festivals throughout the season ~ it's great fun! Looking forward to seeing some you soon at other festivals. Shame it had to end, so here's to the next one. Love to all, Rosie S |
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28 Mar 05 - 04:05 PM (#1445597) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,scooby doo It was a good one wasn't it. Glad everyone enjoyed them selves,dont forget to put it in your Diary for next year folks. Thanks everyone old and new friends that i met over the weekend. I want to know who put an easter egg inside my tent on Sunday morning. Scooby |
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28 Mar 05 - 04:18 PM (#1445598) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Snuffy The old Miskin Magic has worked again - and better than ever before. Three days of wonderful fare for absolutely everyone - singers, dancers, musicians, kids, performers, spectators. And what a friendly bunch both providing and consuming all the offerings, under the expert and benign control of Andy Jillie and Jo. And special thanks and hugs from me to the Lynnettes (Linnets?). When I made a request on Friday for Rock My Heart to be sung sometime over the weekend, little did I expect that it would lead to the formation of a new group to learn, rehearse and perform the song in time for Sunday night. Ladies, your performance was absolutely spine-tingling, and I am absolutely speechless that you would go to such lengths. You have made a happy man very old :-) Miskin truly does go that extra mile. Many thanks to every one of you who came and helped to make the last four days one of the most magical times. |
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29 Mar 05 - 02:15 AM (#1445706) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Davetnova I got back last night after the long drive back. I had to drag myself away early. Thanks to Andy and everyone else involved. To a newcomer punter like myself they made the whole thing run smoothly and apparently effortlessly. And I don't know why but my throat hurts. See you next year. |
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29 Mar 05 - 02:29 AM (#1445709) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Splott man in through the side window I agree with it all. ...and 61 mudcatters at the last count! Looking forward to the photos. (GUEST's link above is spurious methinks). Will we get to see the ones you took in the woods for the raffle winner, Phot? |
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29 Mar 05 - 03:55 AM (#1445723) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Splott Man through the cat flap My highlights: Jon Heslop & Kathy Wallis in the Cottage Saturday teatime - passionate. Mary Humphries & Anahata - new to me and so entertaining. The magnificent work done by Jan the Van and her crew for the parade - the dragon and hobby horses. Plus the the triple pipes of Vicky, Johnny and Colman leading the parade. The quiet sessions upstairs where you could sing or play what you wanted rather than do crowd-pleasers. Luasca (Harriet Earlis & Colman Connolly) with Vicky Swan & Johnny Dyer sitting in. When quality musicians like these get together, they don't just jam, they produce something magical and exciting. Jon Heslop again, Sunday late in Nelly Dean's - sorry, don't know what the song was, just loved the joyous harmony singing. Splott Man |
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29 Mar 05 - 06:09 AM (#1445747) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Want to see photos! Want to talk to people about it!! WANT MUDCHAT!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!!! |
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29 Mar 05 - 06:18 AM (#1445749) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Thank you Andy,Jillie,Anna,Helen and Toby for making Miskin a tingle experience.You all work so hard to see everybody enjoying them selves. Take care. Yas |
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29 Mar 05 - 06:46 AM (#1445755) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,scooby doo Happy Birthday Miskin Man. Love, Yas |
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29 Mar 05 - 07:13 AM (#1445758) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MGAS, crawling in through a mouse-hole Fabulous!!! What can I say (having only 5 minutes lunch-break left)?? Loved every second, including the hangovers & scrubbing the kitchen on Monday! Thanks to AllCats for all the help & support for the MudRaffle - not to mention all the Fab prizes! We managed to raise £313.13 (a numeric palindrome which only needed the extra 3p popping in) for the Rose Road Association. It was handed to 'Michael's Mum' who was absolutely delighted and will be trying to find her way in here to thank us all personally. The last unclaimed raffle prize (the lovely liquer chocolate egg) was handed over too for Michael (over 18) to enjoy. A fitting end to a really enjoyable bit of fund-raising. Thanks again everyone who came, gave, helped & didn't get pissed off at my novice sales techniques...... Will pop in later (if I can find my way) to post the MudSigner List - what an enormous amount of Catters there were.. I can't imagine how they all managed to get in the MudShoot!! Thanks so much to Andy, Jillie & the Team, it's just Magic! |
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29 Mar 05 - 07:21 AM (#1445761) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,epn at work, and in the back door (ta Lynne! |
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29 Mar 05 - 07:23 AM (#1445764) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,scooby I think this will be 400. |
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29 Mar 05 - 07:24 AM (#1445765) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,epn again - going for 400! Happy irthday Andy - what better way to celebrate than by knowing you have made so many people happy! It was a brilliant weekend - I'm off to try and find Harriet's site next, because that hlaf hour was true magic. I can't put it any better than Ian - make me deaf now, I've heard heaven! But can someone tell me the names of all the tunes we played for the Miskin Link side, and at the Scratch Ceilidh, so that I can start work on arrangements for the plumbing? My ticket is booked for next year! epn |
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29 Mar 05 - 07:33 AM (#1445767) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Actually there was a surprisingly large number of Catters who didn't make it into the photo...including my daughter! Looked everywhere for her too.. DuellingBouzoukis and Moonunit were with two others, none of whom were aware of the photo shoot. Shall we do it again next year, but publicise the time on here beforehand? Love Lynne |
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29 Mar 05 - 07:34 AM (#1445768) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Oh...and look out for the Middle Bar Babes! Love Lynne |
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29 Mar 05 - 07:46 AM (#1445769) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Robbie Wilson Lovely weekend, thank you very nuch Andy and everyone who made it happen. Lovely to meet so many of you catters too. Can anyone tell me Graham's surname ( Long gey beard, sang we are all off to Dublin in the green as an English army song). He asked me to pass on his regards to an old friend from York who now lives in Wolverhampton and I forgot his name. |
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29 Mar 05 - 09:49 AM (#1445806) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Selchie - (RS) epn ~ I danced them all, not sure what they all were. alanww was on concertina & abuwood on melodeon, contact them, they'll help. Look out for the side at future festivals. When I CAN pm you, I will, with Sue's e mail address, she was organising & teaching the dancing. A great time was had by all! Rosie |
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29 Mar 05 - 10:13 AM (#1445821) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Splott Man through the cellar Robbie, I presume you mean Graham Metcalfe. Sunday's scratch ceilidh tunes... Wot i can remember when I was there in no particular order were... Cock o the North Davy Knick Knack Uncle Bernard's Buttered Peas - I think Dorset 4 Hand Reel Sweets of May? Jenny Lind? There were at least 10 who didn't make the photo. Names escape me, but Mary (Vectis) and Liz (is she a catter?) were MCing at the time. Happy Birthday Andy. Splott Man through the cellar |
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29 Mar 05 - 10:49 AM (#1445855) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST Graham Metcalfe, the very man. Still can't get the door to open. Thanks again Andy |
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29 Mar 05 - 11:14 AM (#1445874) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Nigel - via the sink overflow! Photo!, what photo? I admit I went home between sessions, so may have missed it then, or when I was washing up. Roll on next year Nigel |
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29 Mar 05 - 12:37 PM (#1445928) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Eye Lander Festival? What festival? Did I miss something? Bugger - Thats 3 I've missed now. I am very glad eveyone had a lovely time, was a bit good wasn't it. By the way - where's that Lefty, I haven't had a cuddle today. I would like to say thank you to my girlie (the bestest in the whole wide world)and Helen, there aren't many daughters and their friends who would give up there holiday time for their Mum's interest, thank you girls. Jillie (Mum) |
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29 Mar 05 - 12:57 PM (#1445947) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: George Papavgeris Happy Birthday, Andy! ...and thankyouthankyouthankyou! What a cracking little festival this is! Keep it a secret, before we get swamped... See you all soon. |
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29 Mar 05 - 01:23 PM (#1445973) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Phot HI all, Many thanks to Andy and all the team who put on this fantastic festival. Pixie and I had a brilliant time, and not too bad a hangover! I took over 250 images, so I'll have my work cut out in the digital darkroom for a bit, but I'll put the best selection on the Cat as soon as I can. Jack is a very poorly puppy after Mrs Duck fed him the best part of a bottle of Jamersons! And that was after spending the night in the bar after closing time!! Wassail!!! Chris |
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29 Mar 05 - 01:44 PM (#1446000) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Photoes I Hope I hope this link works it has taken ages to upload them! |
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29 Mar 05 - 01:46 PM (#1446005) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck YES!!! Don't you just love it when technology works! |
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29 Mar 05 - 02:08 PM (#1446036) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: BB Rosie, don't think that Sue has e-mail - about time she did! I can pass on messages to her fairly easily though, if needed. Barbara |
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29 Mar 05 - 02:12 PM (#1446043) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: MBSLynne Brilliant Jane! Thanks for that! They really capture the atmosphere! Love Lynne |
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29 Mar 05 - 02:38 PM (#1446078) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: treewind Thanks Andy, Jilly &co - truly lovely weekend, and does what it says on the tin. Never met so many new mudcatters at once, and I know I missed a fair few, so next time maybe. See you all next year, unless somewhere else before. Anahata |
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29 Mar 05 - 02:51 PM (#1446092) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mary Humphreys Super weekend. A big round of applause for Miskin Man, Avril Betts ( was that really she? ) and all the stewards for all the hard work and organisation that went into it. Highlight for me was dancing Border morris for the first time. It was great to see the children having fun and being a central part of the Sunday festivities. Jan's van and her helpers did a fantastic job. Well done all. Mary Humphreys |
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29 Mar 05 - 03:05 PM (#1446102) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander Hi Mary, No I'm not really Avril Betts, stole her badge when she was thumbing a lift to Miskin. She shouldn't have stopped at the roundabout should she? Jillie |
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29 Mar 05 - 04:08 PM (#1446151) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Eye Lander Rosie if you are talking of Sue - Border Morris, she does have email and I can PM you Jillie |
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29 Mar 05 - 04:24 PM (#1446176) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Selchie - (RH) Thanks BB & Eye Lander for you offers ~I have Sue White's email, it's on her info on Herbaceous Border plus her other details. If anyone's interested pm me & I pass it on. Glad the dancing went down well. I'll email Sue, don't think she's a 'Catter yet, she'll be pleased with the response. Hope to see some of you dancing later in the year at other festivals? Love Rosie |
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29 Mar 05 - 04:28 PM (#1446182) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said T'was a real shame not all the Catters knew about the MudShoot organised by Phot, but perhaps the notice-board wasn't noticed as it was situated on the way to the bar - maybe another time it could be 'in' the bar! I have suggested to Phot that perhaps his digital dark-room could add in some photo CatCut-outs to the main picture. As I recall, he laughed..... The MudSigning board was well used & the Attendance record of Catters & Associated MudFriends'n'Family reads as follows: Miskin Man Eye Lander Little Miskin Man (Toby?) Scooby Doo Zany Mouse Cats & Jon Heslop MBSLynne & el_punkoid_nouveau & Shady Lady Kitchenpiper & Jonny Dyer Cllr & Champagne Carol Phot & PixieofDoom & Jack Morticia & Idris my guru always said Schantieman & Ms Lemon Richard Atkins Essex Girl & Dave Bryant Snuffy Alanww & Sandy Mrs Duck & Geoff the Duck with Boats & Mootlefish MadLion Splott Man Breton Cap & Elizabeth Duellingbouzoukis & Moonunit El Greko & La Inglesa Selchie (RS) Abuwood & Steve RAT-W Seaking vectis Dave4Guild & ShortyBrenda BB & Tom Brown RobbieWilson Nigel Parsons Davetnova Mary Humphreys & Treewind JudeL & John Henry (Soup Dragon) Leraud Banjoke Buddug Huggy bear Old Bones CUFF Merek'n'Dary Sian, west wales Col K Dr Price Guest, Jim Lucas Guest, Sue the Borderer Hawker was there in spirit & missed! Gervase & MJ were spotted in a car on Monday, just a bit late I suspect.... Was Tradsinger present? I can identify most other Catters even if I do end up calling them all Honey :-) Any others missing from the list??? Anyone counting? |
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29 Mar 05 - 04:50 PM (#1446208) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Snuffy Hils, Yes, Tradsinger was there, as was Croc (not on the group photo as she was MC-ing with Vectis at the time) Gervase and MJ turned up to the survivors session at the Windsor on Monday afternoon, as did Lady Policeman and Bill. And that is an official part of Miskin at Easter, isn't it? |
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29 Mar 05 - 05:02 PM (#1446218) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Quite right Snuffy, it certainly is part of Miskin at Easter, though I always miss it *sniff* So, that's another 6 on the 'present & correct list'.... Brill photos, thanks Jane! Was it that cold on Sunday? Happy Birthday Andy! |
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29 Mar 05 - 05:36 PM (#1446268) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Bu**er, missed JimAnnie, there's another 1. How could I miss Jim?? |
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29 Mar 05 - 05:50 PM (#1446292) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Sue the Borderer Wow! What a magical weekend. Thank you, thank you, thank you times a million. And, yes, I am on e-mail Barbara. I gave it to Tom at the last Shammick. Great to see that people enjoyed the Border stuff. I worked out that over 40 people danced, only 5 of whom were 'Borderers' and most had never morrissed before at all. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE MUSICIANS WHO PLAYED FOR US. You were magnificent - and we couldn't have done it without you. 'Herbaceous Border' hopes to dance at Upton (probably 6pm daily under the Bridge) and various other festivals during the year (as well as Sidmouth where it first began. I'll post details somewhere. And I'll sign onto mudcat properly soon. Don't want to be a guest for ever. Sue |
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29 Mar 05 - 05:54 PM (#1446296) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Hawker Well I hope you all realise that my recovery has taken a downturn after hearing what a great time you all had!!!! I thought of you all and managed to raise a glass to you on Saturday night. The leg is on the mend and I am in hardly any pain now, unless I forget and get up too quick!!!!! Will be back with me dancing shoes on soon!!! Those going to Unsung Heroes at Chittlehampton, expect me to waltz!!!!!! Looking forward to next year..... Oh, and happy birthday Andy! Who won the trophy this year? Cheers, Lucy |
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29 Mar 05 - 08:34 PM (#1446439) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Richard Atkins What a wonderful Fest, thanks Andy and all the other Crew and Peformers. Shame Andy has to be another year older now though .OK happy Birthday then :>) |
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30 Mar 05 - 02:43 AM (#1446629) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Splott Man I make that 76 Mudcatters inluding a couple of Guests!! Wow! |
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30 Mar 05 - 03:38 AM (#1446649) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Essex Girl Absolutely brilliant. I have no voice left.The harmonies were wonderful, I'm surprised the roof didn't lift off!! I didn't see half of the performers I wanted to, but met and talked with lots of old and new friends. Thanks Andy for organising the best festival of the year. Happy Birthday. |
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30 Mar 05 - 05:23 AM (#1446688) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Bugger! Back door again! Next year, wouldn't it be easier to count the number of people there who AREN'T Mudcatters?? Having mentioned some of the things I did over the weekend, I forgot to say that one of my highlights was seeing Rosanna, Tom and Louise get the trophy. Andy is absolutely right in saying they are our future. They (and of course all the other kids too) make sure that there IS a future, not just for folk music, but for the whole folk ethos. They got the most applause I heard all weekend (and that's saying something!) and they were all so pleased, it nearly made me cry. It was a wonderful introduction to folk festivals for Louise. Love Lynne |
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30 Mar 05 - 05:29 AM (#1446693) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Seaking (Back on the stilts) Made it home to Felixstowe in only four hours, 'Mash' asleep in the back of the car most of the way - I think they'd enjoyed themselves ! Fantastic weekend, gets better every year. Too many highlights to mention them all but the Proud Dad moments and the singing in the Cottage were top of the list. Enjoyed meeting all the old and some new Catters. Nearly froze in the tent Andy, can you arrange Easter to be a bit later next year please ... Cheers Chris |
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30 Mar 05 - 06:04 AM (#1446726) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Lynne if you look at the back of the programme Easter is next year on the 14th-17th of April. So your wish has been wished for. Scooby |
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30 Mar 05 - 06:26 AM (#1446738) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Rosanna Happy Birthday 4 yesterday Andy!! Thanks to everyone for such a great festival, it's become my favourite one of the whole year now. Thanks Lynne for what you said about Mash, whenever I'm in a mood now I just stare at the trophy and smile :D We'll all definitely be coming back next year, and I don't care if my Dad has to work- I'll walk if I have to!! Rosanna xxxxx |
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30 Mar 05 - 06:30 AM (#1446739) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Seaking I think that was me Scooby.. Fast work Andy !! Thanks |
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30 Mar 05 - 06:49 AM (#1446746) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Well Rosanna, if your Dad has to work, I'll make a bit of a detour and come and get you!! Though I guess we'd have to hire a bus! Love Lynne |
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30 Mar 05 - 07:03 AM (#1446756) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant Great Festival Andy - I had a wonderful time - did more singing than I've done at any time since my stroke. The harmonies in the bar were magic - and I don't think it was just "Beer Hearing Aids". Thanks to everyone for their encouragement and good wishes - and in return, hope that Mick Tems and all the other "Strokey Folkies" manage to progress further in their recoveries. Perhaps Andy should apply for a grant from the NHS for the theraputic powers of the festival (especially Jude's cuddles), which have definitely made me feel much better. |
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30 Mar 05 - 07:27 AM (#1446768) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: the lemonade lady Well that was fun, I'm so glad we can all do it again next year. When do the photo's come out? Sal |
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30 Mar 05 - 07:38 AM (#1446772) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Zany Mouse Andy: How about a Christmas one too please? The best festival of the year. Rhiannon |
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30 Mar 05 - 07:41 AM (#1446773) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,Sue Stevens Thanks to Andy & Jilly for another wonderful festival, here's to the next one! To those that listened, more thanks. Have a great year everyone. Sue |
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30 Mar 05 - 08:16 AM (#1446795) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Dave, It was good to see you again in such high spirits,keep up the therapy especially the one with the tingle in itin a special place,hint,hint. See you and Linda soon,take care of each other. Yas |
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30 Mar 05 - 04:39 PM (#1447120) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: DocSteveV Great company, great music, 270 gallons of ale and even the weather held out for us - it doesn't get any better than this!!! Thanks Andy, Jillie and the team for a truly "big and shiny" week-end!!! We're already looking forward to Miskin 2006. |
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30 Mar 05 - 05:25 PM (#1447201) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant If anyone has got photos - and that imcludes Chris' official mudchute one, email them to jeff@mudcat.org (Pene Azul) so that they can go on the member's photos. It's also best to name the catters in each piccy. |
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31 Mar 05 - 01:58 AM (#1447571) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: el_punkoid_nouveau I just mastered a bit more of the technology stuff, and created a photo album for my piccies of the festival. It's at here for anyone interested! Next year, I should have my proper camera working again, and I will take the laptop so that I don't run out of memory card :-) Thanks again Andy, Jillie and everbody else involved! epn |
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31 Mar 05 - 02:00 AM (#1447574) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: el_punkoid_nouveau PS - if anybody wants copies of any of them, PM me with the title and your email, and they will be winging their way to you by return! |
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31 Mar 05 - 07:49 AM (#1447765) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mick Tems In reponse to Splott Man's message about the number of musicians at the ceilidh and Buttered Peas – I was playing a familiar Welsh tune of striking similarity called Pwt Ar Y Bys (A Vamp On The Fingers) which the Romany harpers would use for a warm-up exercise. Perhaps the story revolves around the age-old sessions, somewhere on the border between England and Wales, where English musicians would hear Welsh harpers playing this tune – and they would spread the tune across Cheshire, Lancashire or all other localities, each carrying a delightful mishearing of the name of the tune. (Mishearings and mistakes are all too common in tradition - (The New Scorpion Band researched a group of musicians in the Napoleonic Wars. The members had as their party piece a tune called The Downfall Of Pears, despite composer M. Becourt's naming of this piece The Downfall Of Paris.) I'm not claiming which came first, because both Welsh and English musicians had a habit of totally ignoring political boundaries. Just compare Pwt Ar Y Bys to Buttered Peas, and draw your own conclusions. |
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31 Mar 05 - 08:59 AM (#1447831) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mick Tems Hi Dave, Strokey folkies - I really do like that! I was talking to Chris at Sunday's ceilidh about the important need to form an alternative stroke association which would cater for musicians, and you seem to have hit the nail on the head! The bar-cum-singing room was just too busy for me to have a good talk with you, but with three of us, mountains can be moved. Watch this space... |
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31 Mar 05 - 03:02 PM (#1448177) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Tradsinger The missus and me really enjoyed the festival. Missed out on the MC photo, though, as I didn't know there would be one. Ah well, I'll get to know the rules better when I've been in Mudcat longer. Will there be a MC reunion at Sidmouth, I wonder? Gwilym |
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31 Mar 05 - 03:02 PM (#1448178) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Are you finished yet ? |
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31 Mar 05 - 07:34 PM (#1448446) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Andy Jackson Seems to have gone quiet!!!! Right then if you've done with the thank yous. It's my go now. THANK YOU, all of you - you have generated enthusiasm and interest in an incredible way. I can see no easy way of limiting tickets but long ago went down the path of limited publicity, and with the Miskin Mud Moggies on board, publicity went to the right people. Special thanks of course to My Guru, for the idea the enthusiasm and the follow through to raise such a grand amount with the raffle. I know that the Rose Road Association were amazed at the response for a cause so far from Wales. But then most of those who come to Miskin are from a fair way away. Although I am never going to run another one, plans are well started for next year, with guests booked and even ticket reservations already! This is the first chance I've had to write any sort of chat and today I am taking Eyelander away for a few days in Suffolk. On my return I shall attack the website and attempt some sort of report for those that missed it. Tarra each, Andy |
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01 Apr 05 - 05:04 AM (#1448722) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: kitchen piper Hello! Miskin is such a lovely start to the festval season, (just warm enough not to need a hot water bottle in the van). We had such a great time! I mentioned that I was doing this thing called podcasts, well, I did a podcast for Miskin. It's never going to recapture the feeling or the atmosphere, but I thought that you might want to have a listen, especially Andy might want to listen to the the third track that I chose... Miskin Podcast If you're not familiar with podcasting, it's just an mp3 file to listen to a bit like radio, you just need to download it. If you're familiar with blogging and rss, it's basically an audio blog that you can rss. I hope that's ok, I was a bit nervous about mentioning it here... >looks bashful< Thanks for a great weekend anyway! :-)) Vicki |
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01 Apr 05 - 05:02 PM (#1449469) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Here's my photos!! |
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01 Apr 05 - 05:41 PM (#1449499) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Mrs.Duck Good photos Hils. Love the podcast Kitchenpiper! |
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02 Apr 05 - 12:00 AM (#1449754) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo All the photos that are coming into the thread represent the atmosphere at Miskin. Thank you for let us see them. Yas |
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03 Apr 05 - 02:55 PM (#1450956) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats Just got back from Conference.... Thanks to Cllr for getting me to Bristol in time for my train. We hit a stag near Burlesdon and all had to get off the train, then catch two others and I didn't get to Brighton until the early hours of the morning, while all you lot were still singing your heads off!! Never mind, I did make it on to Radio 4 on Tuesday afternoon and evening, plus the Times, Independent, Guardian and Morning Star, so it was worth it!! I have a little something for us to share next time you are down... hurry before it all goes. Thanks to Splott Man for saying kind things about our set on Saturday. I nearly stopped singing in the chorus of Lifeboat Prayer cos the harmonies were soooo good. c/Ref the Alternative Folk Awards... now you know why Andy won a Lifetime Achievement Award for Miskin....YES!!! Thanks to Andy and Jillie.big hugs.xxx |
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03 Apr 05 - 03:26 PM (#1450996) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Phot I am trying to get images to the Cat, but as I don't have an e-mail account yet, its a bit hard, all hotmail sites seem to be down, so hold on and I'll do me best!.................Only another 251 images to do!! Wassail! Chris |
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03 Apr 05 - 07:45 PM (#1451218) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant What was the song that Jon Heslop sang on Sunday night - all I can remember was that it was about fishermen and had a wonderful chorus. |
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04 Apr 05 - 06:47 AM (#1451514) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats It was called, The Last Fisherman. If you want the words and / or dots pm me for them. If you want it on a CD then you'll have to find someone with Not For Glory, our last CD (totally sold out) or we'll have to do a special pressing for you. Cracking song isn't it? I know I'm biased but, hey, he's my other half so what the hell ..... |
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04 Apr 05 - 01:15 PM (#1451832) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo Just thought you would like to know that i have been in touch with Miskin Man and Eye Lander who are away on holiday and had already told them about the awards for the festival and long term achievement award for Miskin Man.I am sure when they return they will thank you all again for nominating the festival. Yas. |
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05 Apr 05 - 06:30 PM (#1453054) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Phot I think I've managed to get some images to Jeff, but with our LAN/my puter playing up, so wait and see! Cats, Jon's rendition of The Last Fisherman was absoutly ****ing amazing, we must sort out a date to come down and do the photo thing. EPN, and MBS Lynne, working on your images tonight, I'll try to get them printed by the end of this week, if so they should be with you some time next week. Then a wedding the weekend after, and so to Murmansk........I think I need a break! Wassail!! Chris PS.....Now taking orders for T55's, Vodka, Beluga......... |
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06 Apr 05 - 05:24 AM (#1453401) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: GUEST,MBSLynne Thanks Phott...can't wait! Love Lynne |
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06 Apr 05 - 02:36 PM (#1453682) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Cats Can't wait, Phot. Yes, Jon's a bastard with songs.... You Bastard being the highest accolade any of Cornwall Songwriters can give to each other. |
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09 Apr 05 - 09:40 AM (#1456205) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Dave Bryant Just to say that Jon/Cats have sent me a score of "The Last Fisherman" and I have posted the lyrics and a Midi File here. |
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09 Apr 05 - 12:28 PM (#1456266) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: vectis Just got back from Miskin (via Ireland). Thanks Andy for organising such a great little festival. I'm already counting down to the next one. Only 400 days to go!! Mary |
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09 Apr 05 - 06:25 PM (#1456579) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Phot Thanks to Jeff the first batch of images are now on the system! More to follow! Wassail! Chris |
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10 Apr 05 - 06:42 AM (#1456909) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Here's a link to the events photos! |
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10 Apr 05 - 07:44 AM (#1456936) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo They are good photos especially the group one,where did you disappear to Phot. Anyway well done to the photogragher Phot. Scooby |
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10 Apr 05 - 01:39 PM (#1457248) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said He is in the Photo Scooby! Either that or someone very like him.... |
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10 Apr 05 - 06:55 PM (#1457544) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo I must have missed him Hils, I found him now. Scooby |
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18 Apr 05 - 01:33 PM (#1464470) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: the lemonade lady What happened to the big group shot? Sal |
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18 Apr 05 - 01:44 PM (#1464475) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Scooby Doo its on the photos site Sally goto hilarys thread above and she has done a blue clicky. Yas |
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03 May 05 - 05:41 PM (#1477365) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: the lemonade lady nope! someone give me a link to the group shot, cos it doesn't appear for me! Sal |
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03 May 05 - 06:18 PM (#1477397) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: My guru always said Last photo on this page Sal!! |
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04 May 05 - 07:19 AM (#1477720) Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2005 From: Schantieman |