Miskin at Easter 2003

Subject: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: JudeL
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 11:00 AM

It's almost that time of year again. So who else is going to this little festival . Lots of fun, good beer, good company and Andy Jackson's own inimitable brand of mayhem!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 06:24 PM

Two-sevenths of the Shakespeare Mummers will be there, Jude.

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 06:51 PM

I wonder if it's too late to book, I could do with a good.....erm....sing :)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Dave4Guild
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 07:30 PM

Brenda and I will be there, since we're going to stay with friends in the area on the thursday, attending the Newport FC that evening(With Bill McKinnon), and then on to the Festival for the weekend. Can't wait!!!!!
It's the first festival of the season for us, cos we couldn't make Crediton this year so we're looking forward to meeting old friends, and making some new ones.

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Hawker
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 09:54 AM

I'll be there with Kev and the girls, We are all really looking forward to it.
See you all there,
Cheers,
Lucy

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 10:04 AM

Oh, I wish I could come & join you all...... It's so tempting!!!
Hope you all have a Fab time *sob*

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: JudeL
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 11:04 AM

Go on guru be more than tempted. Come & enjoy

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 11:08 AM

Oh Jude - Babes!!! I'm torn in two.....

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: JudeL
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 11:14 AM

They have proper beds!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 11:26 AM

Beds? Really? well that puts a whole different perspective on the matter (much better for the poorly back) - maybe I ought to broach the subject with the other half? He could come too & go treasure hunting when he gets folked-out :-) When do people go & come back?

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 11:37 AM

Andy tells me there are no bunks left so I guess it's the floor, on a trusty air mattress ( which isn't very trusty as it happens...might be time for a new one)....but at least there isn't so far to fall :) Do come,Hil, I'm dying to meet you!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 11:41 AM

Oh Morticia - if it's the floor I don't know if I can do Miskin - my poor old back complained a lot despite the very lovely airbed provided by Jude at Crediton.

Blast! And I do so want to meet / hear you too!!! If I can't work this one out I'm sure we'll bump into each other somewhere else :-) Glad you're getting to Miskin though!!!!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Cllr
Date: 10 Apr 03 - 06:00 AM

Im so looking forward to miskin I'm really really looking forward to it. Cllr

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 05:01 AM

Ah well Morticia - my wishes may have come true - am just trying to arrange to come & join you guys - may end up snoring with everyone in indoor camping :-) cross fingers!!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 07:57 AM

good news......I shall bring rum to celebrate *G*

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Hawker
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 11:57 AM

Ill bring shrub to go in Rum!
Great news Guru!
Cheers,
Lucy

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 12:29 PM

Oh this is wonderful - I'll bring Port - crackers anyone????

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 12:54 PM

We are hoping to get to Miskin but a lot will depend on being able to drag Mick out to buy a camper before then. I didn't fare too well on the diabetic front at Crediton as far as meals were concerned. I don't think I could manage 4 days of it.

ZM

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 01:05 PM

I suspect crackers to Miskin will be somewhat like coals to Newcastle *G*

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 01:11 PM

do you mean to say that there will be a load of nuts turning up too???

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: GUEST,Barrie
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 04:45 PM

You have to be mad to go in the first place!!!!!

Sane people are not allowed, it would spoil the fun.

Come and have a great weekend

Baz

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: alanww
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 08:00 PM

Miskin? Rum and shrub? Port? Sounds good to me ...!
"... as we roam through the valley ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 11 Apr 03 - 08:34 PM

I think Jan's Blackboard Van is going. That's for those with kids of course. I s'pose!

Sal

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 12 Apr 03 - 04:37 AM

I hope to make some of the weekend, being fairly local!

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 06:11 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 07:16 AM

Well folks, not sure if it's the lure of the harmony snoring in the indoor camping or the selection of drinks & nibbles but am going to be joining you all at Miskin - I can't wait *grin*

Hubby's coming too but will probably be off doing his own thing most of the time so hopefully he won't get too 'folked-out' & will be able to enjoy the evenings with us at least :-)

Looking forward to meeting old, young & new friends!!!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 07:50 AM

Had a cancellation of plans for this weekend, so perhaps, just perhaps....I'll talk to Titch.

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 08:01 AM

Fingers crossed EG.....

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 03:19 PM

We are all set. Bought an aging camping van today (!) so will see you all down there. Food available MGAS and El Greko.

ZM

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 04:06 PM

Wonderful stuff Zany :-) glad you guys are going to be able to join us!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: alanww
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 08:39 PM

See you all there Friday lunchtime, I think ...
"Come fill up yoyr glasses ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 03:43 AM

sorry...can't make it...have to wait till the Yorkshire Gathering...

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 03:46 AM

That's a shame EG :-( but you'll have a whale of a time at the Yorkshire Gathering I think, and I'll be missing that one!

Alanww: will claim hugs Friday afternoon :-)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 05:14 AM

For those who like 'rounds' (and I'm not referring to beer), the local version of "Campfire's burning" which I have heard frequently at Miskin since I first camped there in the 1950s:

Come to Miskin; Come to Miskin:
For a wetting, For a wetting:
Rain, Rain; Rain, Rain;
And still more to follow (or 'and still more tomorrow')

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 10:35 AM

well, the forecast looks pretty good so far...see you all there mid-afternoon-ish, dependant on how easy it is to get lost.

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 01:32 PM

Think I'll have a quick look in my Summer wardrobe just in case this weather lasts - fingers crossed for an excellent weekend *g*

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: vectis
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 06:56 PM

You'll all have to cope without me I'm afraid. Lancaster tempted me first.

Enjoy Miskin y'all and I'll see many of you in the White Lion (or horse, or some white animal anyway) at Upton.

Mary

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 08:23 PM

Sorry to miss you this weekend, MAry. I'll save you a seat at Upton.

WassaiL! v

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Hawker
Date: 16 Apr 03 - 09:00 AM

Well tha camper's all loaded and we are about to set off in the general direction of Miskin, see you all there on Friday lunchtime. Cheers,
Lucy

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Apr 03 - 11:07 AM

by 'eck, Lucy, you believe in punctuality,don't you?

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Apr 03 - 03:18 AM

Well, I expect Hawker is there by now :-)

I'm restraining myself (I'm so excited) & we're not setting off till tomorrow - hoping to get there mid-afternoon, traffic permitting!

Where will everyone gather?
Is there an HQ?
Will I get lost?

Safe journeys everyone!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 17 Apr 03 - 04:38 AM

Guru: little chance of getting lost. Look at the small map in 'how to find us' at the site in the first message. Zoom out slightly (2 bars to the left (towards the minus) and you will see the map showing the M4 (Junction 34). From there take the road signposted for 'Llantrisant' and after one set of traffic lights Miskin is signposted to your left. Just follow the road through.
The original map is not centred on the Miskin Arms which is at the junction immediately below the 'n' of Miskin. The Scout campsite (the Mill & The Cottage) are slightly further down the road to the left of the Miskin Arms. over the railway bridge, and the carpark is to the left before the river bridge.
After the Miskin Arms, take it slowly as the road is single car/van width to cross the railway, followed by a sharp left hand bend, so oncoming traffic is only seen at the last moment!

CHEERS
Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Apr 03 - 06:22 AM

Thanks Nigel!!! That's really helpful - can't wat! see you all tomorrow *G*

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Apr 03 - 11:01 AM

Umm, that was 'wait' of course.....

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 18 Apr 03 - 04:30 AM

Gratuitous 'Refresh':

It starts today

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 18 Apr 03 - 04:48 AM

On my way soon. Hope to be there by 12, M4 permitting

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Cllr
Date: 18 Apr 03 - 04:50 AM

See you later today All

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: GUEST,Zany Mouse
Date: 18 Apr 03 - 05:18 AM

We will be on our way shortly. Picked up motor home yesteday and started on our journey. Couple of hours later we came back - courtesy of the AA!

Luckily it is under warranty and they are sorting it out this morning so should see you all later.

REALLY looking forward to this.

ZM

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 18 Apr 03 - 12:25 PM

Snuffy, Cllr, AlanWw, My Guru, Morticia & me all on-site at 15.30; awaiting more.
Beer Good (Bombardier, St Austell HSD, Eagle, 'rough' cider, and others!) All available at the on-site bar (In 'the mill')
Good 'circle' going in 'the mill' (re-christened 'Nellie Dean's' for the w/e) mid P.M.

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 21 Apr 03 - 07:25 AM

I left shortly after midnight Saturday (early Sunday) and the singing in 'Nellie Dean's' was still going strong, but I had an offer of a lift for the 10 miles home!
Sunday I had church and family commitments, but I might pop back today to check if all the beer is gone

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 21 Apr 03 - 02:02 PM

Just got back absolutely shattered after a fantastic weekend - incredible singing and music, but far too little sleep.

Many thanks to Andy and Jilly and everyone else who helped in the organisaton. My first Miskin, but definitely not my last.

WassaiL! V

Subject: Lyr Add: Miskin at Easter
From: Snuffy
Date: 21 Apr 03 - 02:13 PM

For those who weren't at the survivor's session this afternoon, here are the lyrics to Miskin at Easter as I meant to sing them. The song is based on John Jacob Niles' Venezuela and not, as you might think from the title, on Dancing at Whitsun. (Perhaps somebody should do "The folkies go miskin' at Easter").

MISKIN AT EASTER
(Vaughan Hully)

I met her in Miskin at Easter
With a tankard in her hand.
What was her name? She didn't say
But I knew she'd do to spend the day
Singing songs in Miskin at Easter.
Singing songs in Miskin at Easter.

She sang a song, a song with lyrics quite blue
A song with lyrics quite blue.
Because she knew what she could do
With all the tricks I knew that she knew
For singing songs in Miskin at Easter.
For singing songs in Miskin at Easter.

Last night in the bar, the singing went on and on
The singing went on and on.
And I was having a chat with Ron
When I turned round, she was gone
Gone away from Miskin at Easter.
Gone away from Miskin at Easter.

Her lingo was strange, but the sound of her beautiful voice,
The sound of her beautiful voice.
Will haunt me and taunt me, and give me no choice
I must find that girl from the land of Max Boyce
Maybe next year in Miskin at Easter,
Maybe next year in Miskin at Easter,

In line 1 the first syllable of Easter is decorated, and at the end of each verse the first syllable of Miskin is decorated. For those who are curious, verse 3 is almost entirely factual; the rest is a mixture of pure truth, embroidered truth and fantasy. But I ain't saying which is which!

WassaiL! V

(PS - any chance of a singable Welsh translation, Nigel?!?)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Apr 03 - 02:31 PM

Wish I'd heard you sing that one Snuffy, glad you survived - I'm wrecked!!! Lovely Miskin :-)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 21 Apr 03 - 03:32 PM

As I collect the shattered remnants of my beer soaked brain about me, forcing my battered vocal chords to whisper to the kids to make yet another mug of tea ( a la Marlene Dietrich),contemplate the large amount of Wales I seem to have brought back on my jeans and the large amount of money I have not,I can only say..."Bloody great festival, what a blast...what time do you want me back next year?" Thanks to Andy and all his helpers, thanks to all the great people I met, thanks to all the great singers and musicians...what a weekend :)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Hawker
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 01:12 PM

Hi,
Well we cheated and had a couple of days in the Forest of Dean on the way, Miskin was, as ever fantastic. Loads of wonderful singing music and most of all people. We arrived back in Cornwall last night about 8, and I still need to sleep Left the singing on Sunday night at quarter to 4 in the morning and it was still going strong. I got back to the camper to find that the dog had munched his way through a bag of sugar and then thrown it up all over the interior, at the moment I opened the camper door, my eldest daughter who had been sleeping in Double Entendre's bunks till we left did the same thing outside. I spent half the night cleaning up the mess and the other half tending to my daughter, who finally ran out of stomach contents at 7 am, by which time of course I had gone into body clock overdrive and was wide awake! (though NOT coherent!) Following a good night's sleep we are all now back in the land of the semi-normal and I am just flicking thru my piccies. I still haven't worked out who some of you are, and managed to get to know others of you. Whatever, though a very tiring festival it was worth every penny! Well Done Andy and Gang - and see you all again soon I hope.
Cheers,
Lucy

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 03:07 PM

I only have two photo's that came out.....I was so hoping for one of Jude and Nigel but my hands were shaking so much with laughter that you can't make them out....

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: JudeL
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 04:23 PM

Phew , 1 down umpteen to go, if everyone was the same I may get away without any piccys appearing on the mudcat. There seemed to be an awful lot of flashing going on at that time.... I can't think why...

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 05:24 PM

Aha, well I have some classics!! Offers???

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 06:10 PM

Hey Jude! You were at Miskin! How come we missed each other? Were you hiding behind Paul? lol

ZM

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Hawker
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 07:58 PM

Jude,
I have to confess, I have a piccie of you, it's not compromising, just not complimentary! at The Windsor, sitting next to Snuffy, whilst he is singing, I think that you were a little jaded or tired! I don't know if I am yet cruel enough to put it up for public viewing, I'll certainly print a copy for you, for the next time I see you - oh, and Guru, after Crediton, you seemed a little lacking in confidence about your singing, I have to say that you sang beautifully when I sat next to you on Saturday lunchtime in the loft, it was a joy to listen to!
Cheers,
Lucy

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: JudeL
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 05:00 AM

ZM: Yes I was there for the whole weekend except Sunday which I spent with my parents who live in Miskin. My original intention was to spend the day with them and slope off to the mill for the evening session. But when I woke up on Sunday my chest felt like lead and I was very wheezy due to the smoke from Sat night so I decided I needed to take the entire day off to recover. I'm not surprised I looked tired in any pics taken on the Monday in the Windsor it has that effect when breathing becomes hard work. I'm told you had problems with your "new" camper van and so only made a flying visit just for the Sunday. I'm sorry to have missed you but no doubt I'll see you somewhere else.

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 05:15 AM

Thanks so much for your kind words Lucy - I must admit that I was a little overwhelmed by the Miskin experience & that may have made me a bit more nervous than in Crediton.

Lovely Miskin - wonderful people, singing & 'craic'. Will attempt to build up my stamina to cope with the festival weekends this year - wish I'd been able to stay up for the singing on Sunday night, wilted completely & had to crash. What a wimp!!

What a super festival - Huge thanks to Andy, the organisers & all the volunteers - hugs to all who were there, roll on next year *G*

BTW - I've two or three cracking photos which I will be sending to Pene - I'm sure that Nigel Parsons will be geting his huge selection of pics posted too :-)

Hil

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 07:53 AM

Hey, who posted those 2 photos on events already??? You were quick!!!

I've got the same one of Snuffy asleep (or concentrating) next to Alanww (classic) - and I've got a horrible feeling that's me in mid-dirge in the other one - I always seem to have my mouth open in photos *g*

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: JudeL
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 08:10 AM

I don't know who posted them either but I wish they'd aimed just a little further to the right or cropped it a bit so it cut me out altogether rather than posting less than half a face. BTW they are not (as far as I know) catters but the person in between guru & I is Verna Connolly (Secretary of Upton Folk Festival) and the chap the other side of guru is Chris Wenham (who sings with Cllr as a booked act).

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 08:48 AM

Verna is indeed now a Mudcatter, with the catname of Verna.

She told me that at Upton, part of the old cinema will be designated as the Mudcat area, where we can meet up, chill out, etc. I think she said Col K will be posting details. See you all there.

WassaiL! V

PS. I was definitely concentrating. I only slept between 5am and 9am

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 09:27 AM

Those'd be Morticia's pictures then. Where are they posted?

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: JudeL
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 09:34 AM

try here

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 09:36 AM

Hey PoD - go to the 'quick link' drop down - go to 'members photos' - then go to events. There''s a list!!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: alanww
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 09:55 AM

A wonderful festival - meeting numerous good friends, many of the Mudcatters, loads of smashing singing, a bit of playing my concertina and too much drinking ... what more can one say?

I will particularly remember the survivors session at the Windsor Hotel on Monday afternoon for Dave4Guild playing an amazing guitar solo and Snuffy singing "Miskin at Easter" (the one published on this thread) as his 53rd different song in the weekend - yes he sang 53 different songs in 3 and a bit days. Brilliant!

"Then to the maypole, haste away, for 'tis now our holiday ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 10:17 AM

Just e-mailed Pene with photos for him to take his pick (of 20) hopefully some of them will join the two already there. I've identified by name where possible, but I may have missed a few!!

I didn't get a shot of Jude's song either, and no-one 'snaffled' my camera for it!

CHEERS

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 10:23 AM

Jude: I've just read your message of 4.23 yesterday. Please note, I was Not one of the ones 'Flashing'!

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 10:28 AM

I have proof positive that you weren't flashing Nigel & will send my photos to Pene to prove it :-)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 24 Apr 03 - 03:19 AM

Lots more photos now on site @ Photos/Events/Miskin2003

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: alanww
Date: 24 Apr 03 - 06:18 AM

Wonderful photos. Thanks JudeL, Nigel Parsons, My guru always said and Morticia!

"Twas on one April morning ...!
Alan

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 24 Apr 03 - 08:26 AM

That's a spectacularly unflattering one of me!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 24 Apr 03 - 10:57 AM

Anyone who can't pick them up from here who wants a particular shot of mine (Part4 to Part8) PM me with an email address & I'll email the JPEG. The ones above have been slightly improved by Pene Azul (Jeff) playing with colour/contrast.

Also, I take it back, having seen the other pictures, I may have been flashing, but it was just the reflection from my bald patch!

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 03:32 AM

PoD: Maybe not your usual stunning and vivacious self, but remarkably good considering the circumstances!

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 10:33 AM

MISKIN 2003
(TTTO Llwyn Onn- The Ash Grove)

Verse 1
I went down to Miskin to visit a folk fest,
And see if the weekend held something for me.
I'd seen it on 'Mudcat' and thought it would be best
To visit 'cos some of my weekend was free
So I picked up my camera, and gathered my songbooks
My longing for singing. I gave it its head.
But when I arrived in that small Miskin village
The pub had no 'Hwyl',
And it all seemed quite dead!


Verse 2
I got to 'The Miskin' a pub with a hist'ry
And thought I might meet with someone from 'The 'Cat'
But as I sat drinking, I thought 'tis a myst'ry
These 'folk' are all locals, so where am I at?
But then I was 'pointed' down to the Scout campsite
Where folk were carousing inside Miskin Mill
I got introduced to some folk from the 'Cat site,
And sat there, conversed there, and drank there until……..

Chorus
.. There was singing and drinking,
And dancing and drinking
Lace making, and drinking
'Corn dollies' and beer
I had such a time there that now I am thinking
I'll be back at Miskin at Easter next year!

Verse 3
So now that I've found what these folk fests are like, I
Am looking for somewhere new that I can go.
I've heard about Cambridge, Glynllifon and Sidmouth
And dancing with 'Obby 'Orse down at Padstow
But if I can make it
My wallet may take it
To Upton Upon Severn I'm hoping to go.
If I can just get there, I think it would be fair
To give up the booze for the weekend …although…

Chorus
There's singing and drinking,
And dancing and drinking
Lace making, and drinking
'Corn dollies' and beer
I'll have such a time there that now I be thinking
I'll have to do folk fests throughout all the year!


Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 01:05 PM

Goodness! Just catching up on all of this - looks like you all had a wonderful time!

What was the song, Jude dear, and Nigel??

Lots of familiar faces in the background of the pics too, must have been some great singing.
And two lovely new songs.
Snuffy: I need to know more :0)
And Nigel: See you at Upton!
(Following weekend Holmfirth, then Selby, then Leith Harbour, Liverpool, Beverly/Alcester....)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: GUEST,Andy Jackson
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 03:29 PM

Well what can I say? So glad you all had such a good time it makes it worth all the hard work. I'm gonna buy a ticket next year, it sounds like a good festival.
Seriously, thanks to everyone, catters or not, for your support, and I have already started planning for next year.
Wouldn't mind a few photos for the website.

Thanks again, Andy.

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 06:52 PM

Noreen,

Jude was singing "16 stone", and you might get to know more at Upton!

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 12:58 PM

E-mail sent to Andy offering photos, and recommending membership so he can preview them. (save me sending all mine!)

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 01:37 PM

Have emailed Andy too Nigel, would be good if he could join up here :-)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 02:18 PM

Thanks, Snuffy :0)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: GUEST,Andy Jackson
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 03:12 AM

Join...Hmmm. Another of those things I keep meaning to do when the panic of Miskin dies down. Give me another week and I'll extractum digitum. See you at Upton.

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 03:56 AM

More Miskin photos

Miskin 2004 thread starting shortly!

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 03:58 AM

Only 1 link in above message, I failed to close the brackets!

Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 04:23 AM

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Miskin 2004


Nigel

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003
From: snake19
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 03:17 AM

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for this years guest.