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