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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 29 Mar 07 - 10:37 AM The heart of Miskin has always been immeasurable! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 29 Mar 07 - 10:29 AM This was a considerably smaller thread than the 2007 one, and I suspect the 2005 one smaller still. Do we have any idea how much Miskin has grown, and how many people are likely to have been there, year on year up to last year 2006? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 22 Jul 06 - 06:39 PM The list of guests will be out soon than latet.Watch this space for 2007. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 01 May 06 - 10:56 AM I have in my lounge a child's Brio Cattle Truck,i will bring it back next year 2007 for you to carry on playing with. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 01 May 06 - 10:49 AM Refesh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 27 Apr 06 - 02:19 PM Now no fighting over a hat! Yes that would be great, Morti. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 27 Apr 06 - 11:49 AM I can collect the hat from Andy at The Fox and Hounds and bring it to you at the Yorkshire Gathering, if that helps? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 27 Apr 06 - 11:20 AM So look out for me, you can't miss me: I'll be wearing a purple fleece over a black jumper with matching waistcoat, topped off with a fetching black woolly hat squeezed under a straw boater with feathers in it......Hmm p'raps not!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 27 Apr 06 - 09:30 AM Ali, not going to Upton, Foxhounds or Lewes (don't know anything about that one) but yes please collect hat - will run into you sooner than Andy no doubt. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 27 Apr 06 - 06:16 AM jane and Alison, The Shellback visit to Lewes - see you there! No longer a Shellback but i am a resident at The Lewes Arms. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 27 Apr 06 - 03:43 AM If the woolly hat is a Thinsulate with a tear in the seam at the top, then it's mine, ta. I've got a spare Thursday night, which you can borrow till August. Splott Man |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Abuwood Date: 27 Apr 06 - 03:04 AM Jane are you going to Upton or Foxhounds? If not do you want me to collect and deliver to Lewes? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 26 Apr 06 - 04:05 PM you were definitely missed George, but we managed to enjoy ourselves anyway! Welcome back! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: George Papavgeris Date: 26 Apr 06 - 02:51 PM I consider myself told! Hell or high water and all that. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 26 Apr 06 - 02:39 PM It's okay, Thursday night has been found - it was hiding under a hat trimmed with feathers. The hat that is not Thursday night! It will be at Upton and/or Foxnounds. Welcome back George, the first of next years guests to be booked. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 26 Apr 06 - 01:26 PM Welcome back George,glad you missed us.I am also pleased you had a great time in Oz. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: George Papavgeris Date: 26 Apr 06 - 01:23 PM And I had a most wonderful time in Oz - so why am I jealous? Hey ho, here's to 2007 though. Isn't Miskin the most amazing experience? Perhaps one should rename it "Mystic Miskin". |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 26 Apr 06 - 12:45 PM I lost part of Thursday night but that might have been the fault of the wine!! Geoff also lost a straw hat that I had decorated with feathers etc. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 26 Apr 06 - 08:54 AM Only a few things left behind this year but Jillie recomends you do as the kiddies at her school do and attach name labels to every bit of clothing!! One heavy black knitted jumper One Black woolly hat One black Waistcoat with a stiched pattern. We have even been through the photos looking for the waistcoat and cant find it. I'll bring them all to Upton and the Fox and Hounds. Something less than DNA testing will do as proof of ownership!! Andy (from under piles of paperwork and Miskin stuff) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 25 Apr 06 - 12:30 PM Oi Richard - that's 10p please. Jillie Oh and the Bunny's name was 'Kitty' |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Snuffy Date: 25 Apr 06 - 09:16 AM And what was its name? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Micca Date: 25 Apr 06 - 02:29 AM Miskin Man, You mean That Rabbit in the Bar was REALLY THERE????? ....... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Atkins Date: 24 Apr 06 - 08:21 PM Burp ! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: SussexCarole Date: 24 Apr 06 - 05:10 PM Thank you Andy & Jillie for a wonderful Miskin..our perfect honeymoon venue.. the bride was a Miskin virgin! Carole & Andrew xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:59 PM We were all far too well controlled obviously, only £3.88 in burp bucket. But every penny donated to full accompaniment. The mummers raised £27 and Lesleys Name the Bunny £48. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:42 PM Brill Piccies Micca, Thanks! Didn't manage to get my camera out very often so I've nicked yours *TeeHee* What a fantastic total for the Charity, well done to all Miskinites! Any idea how much was in Richard's Burp Bucket? It's all in the timing *ducks & runs for cover* |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 24 Apr 06 - 02:55 PM Finally counted MGAS's our donation boxes. Thanks to amazing efforts by "My Guru Always Says" and her merry band at Miskin at Easter, the sum of £430 was raised in the raffle. A further £80 was raised by Lesley's "name the Bar Bunny" and other donations. A grand total of £510. Well done. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: pixieofdoom Date: 23 Apr 06 - 07:07 PM A wonderful festival as always, can't give enough thanks to Andy, Jillie, Anna and everyone else. If anyone else has any pics of the welcome home banner they'd be much appreciated as we had no camerea this year. Love to all Fiona (and a still beer sodden groan from Jack) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Abuwood Date: 23 Apr 06 - 05:51 PM Thanks Micca Hilarious Photos! Ali |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 23 Apr 06 - 09:49 AM I got a Brio cattle truck belonging to an adult if only.Its red and Black. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 23 Apr 06 - 09:31 AM Just a quickie, hopeful request! Has anybody seen a green canvas toolbag full of assorted woodworking etc type tools. Just the size to throw in someone else car whi;le helping with the quick getaway. It's not so much the value of the tools but wondering what was in there. Ta Andy (still in tidy up recovery mode P.S.I have the usual motley collection of clothing leftovers so PM me if you are missing anything. I've still got a pair of specs and a full set of keys from last year!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 23 Apr 06 - 09:18 AM Well done Micca.They show the atmosphere of Miskin, even with Jack drunk surrounded with bottles. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Micca Date: 23 Apr 06 - 09:05 AM Here are some Pix, I had a lovely time, lotsa singing but real life intervened with a vengence when I got home hence the delay in posting these, Micca's Pix They include Chris;s Welcome Banner!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 23 Apr 06 - 08:08 AM Happy St George's day for those across the border. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Abuwood Date: 23 Apr 06 - 07:58 AM It was your expert direction Steve that put us all in shape - Does anyone have any photos? I am making St George a special dinner today as it is his day.... Ali |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Schantieman Date: 23 Apr 06 - 07:27 AM Arriving here late I can only echo the complimentary remarks above. A cracking weekend. How clever of you to arrange the weather as well as everything else. And thanks to those who made the mummers' play a success! Happy St George's Day Steve |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 23 Apr 06 - 06:53 AM I only saw Teddy awake once! And then he was so tired he was almost asleep. I think Ted probably has some good photos too, it's just a case of him getting around to sorting them Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 23 Apr 06 - 06:47 AM Sue..... I have some photos of Friday evening for you, but due to technical error (PC crashed)I have lost all my email addresses. Can you email me please. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 22 Apr 06 - 06:19 PM Teddy was one of the Stars of the show.....what a cutie! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSGeorge Date: 22 Apr 06 - 06:11 PM had a fantastic time. teddy loved it. xxx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 22 Apr 06 - 05:54 PM Thanks Rhiannon. Typical though....all over the country but nothing near us! Leicestershire seems to be a blank for a lot of things Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 22 Apr 06 - 05:11 PM Hi Lynne I'm hooked too and I've been searching for some lace tuition locally. I found a site which might be of help as it lists a few lace guilds - Lace Guilds Hope this helps |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 22 Apr 06 - 04:58 PM Glad you liked the birthday card Jillie. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 22 Apr 06 - 01:21 PM Happy Birthday Jillie, BTW If there is any chance of a Miskin Reunion (or revived Winter Warmer) Elizabeth and I would be up for it (cash and leave allowance permitting) See you all soon - Sidmouth if not before:-) Dave |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 22 Apr 06 - 12:50 PM Happy Birthday Jillie.I hope you liked my card. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 22 Apr 06 - 11:04 AM Since none of us wants to wait a whole year for next Miskin, I don't suppose there's any chance of reviving the Winter Warmer? I realise that would be a lot more work on top of what you already do. Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 22 Apr 06 - 11:02 AM Awwwww...Andy we love you too! You certainly seem to have been able to create some sort of magic with Miskin. Don't change a thing! Happy birthday Jillie! I do hope that the two of you...and Anna actually managed to enjoy yourselves too. You seemed to be working all the time. Anna has managed to addict my daughter and I am now searching around for lace-making groups in NW Leicestershire. Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave4Guild Date: 22 Apr 06 - 08:01 AM At Last! I can now add a couple of comments! It took me and Brenda a few days to recover from this year's Miskin, which is why I haven't posted before, just totally knackered! - the whole weekend was magic, meeting old friends and making new ones. The music was great from beginning to end. It is difficult to pick out a "Magic Moment" but one was playing Teddy Bear's Picnic with Ned (Splott Man) outside in the sunshine. Playing in Nellies Bar alongside Mick Pierce at various times during the weekend was a privelige, hearing Vikki and Johnny and their young friends was fantastic and howling with laughter with Bill and Joan,getting Giggly with Trefor and Vicki and...on...and..on and on!! Thank you Andy and Jillie and all their helpers. Dave'n'Brenda |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 22 Apr 06 - 05:43 AM You are just the most wonderful bunch of friends a bloke could wish for; I am so proud and happy. It is a truly humbling experience to be able to gather together such a group with such a bond of friendship and so much phenominal collective talent. I have followed every word of this Mudcat thread since the very start and time permitting chipped in occasionally. The last few days I have been reading in absolute wonder!! What have I got here? I wanted to reply to each and every thankyou personally and was waiting for the fuss to die down, but it hasn't. And then last night the amazing gesture of waiting for me to get the 500. You know I'm a soft old bugger, and that was the final emotional straw. (Tissues please) It is Jillie's Birthday today so I will be trying to get her away from Miskin chat and relax for the day. You should see the lists that She and Anna have made already for next year!! For the time being, a real heartfelt collective thank you to all of you. Mudcat have really got the Miskin Tingle factor. I love you all. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 22 Apr 06 - 05:06 AM Lol!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Seaking at work Date: 21 Apr 06 - 03:17 PM Nice one Andy - thought we might have had to start another thread if you weren't back soon... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 21 Apr 06 - 03:10 PM Boo!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 21 Apr 06 - 02:47 PM I phoned him and he asked me to write something but i will leave that to him to arrive on the Island. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 21 Apr 06 - 02:22 PM Tee Hee. He'll be here is less than an hour, he's splish splashing as we squeak. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 21 Apr 06 - 01:11 PM I agree but he is at his Mums and i dont know if he has his computer with him. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Polly Squeezebox Date: 21 Apr 06 - 01:06 PM I'll second (third?) that. 5 to go Miskin Man. Polly |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:57 PM Good idea - 6 |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 21 Apr 06 - 10:49 AM 7 to go, but I think we should reserve No 500 for Miskin Man himself. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Dad at work Date: 21 Apr 06 - 09:51 AM pm or email me Lynne and I'll pass it on |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 21 Apr 06 - 08:13 AM Hey Rosanna! I've got a name suggestion for Mash! I'll let you know! Can't PM you as you are a guest Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 21 Apr 06 - 08:04 AM OK...so...who's going next year???? ME!!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: kitchen piper Date: 21 Apr 06 - 07:04 AM lol, fidgit, The Bluebell is quite close to us and an old friend was there in the evening (Nick) so we thought we'd go along and say hi. We were too tired to be much use! It is a small world though! :) Vicki |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Annie (Kathannie) Date: 20 Apr 06 - 04:54 PM Yes another great Miskin.Thanks Andy and Jilly and also to loads of others but especially the kitchen and bar crews -excellent. The clearing up on Monday was brilliant as everyone pitched in - Thanks to Vicki Swan for helping me hoover the stairs and to Ian Woods who I also saw with a hoover! NB He also made the log fire from scratch on Friday morning, oh yeah and I heard him sing a bit too so I guess he ought to get invited back again being so versatile! Kath and I enjoyed our spot - it was good to be back amongst the brilliant acoustics of the cottage once again! I also enjoyed Ember who seem to have quite a few mentions on here. On a differnt tack - if you bought a BRIAN INGHAM CD for MACMILLAN at Miskin please read the thread about it and email me.Ta! Annie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:08 PM Thanks, Yas. It was the best soup EVER. Max is as lively as ever but missing all the fuss and attention. He's already looking forward to Miskin 2007 and wants to have a go at Mudcat Jack next year! Hope you're feeling good. Luv Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:02 PM Chas, I think i owe you a pint too.Keep in touch safe journey home still. It was a pleasure to see you in life instead of e-mails. Lots of love. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 20 Apr 06 - 02:58 PM Rhiannon, It was our Ian Hewitt who did the Leek and Potato soup,i dont think he will give the recipe out but if i can find there e-mail address i will see what i can do. Hows Max?. Lots of Love. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 20 Apr 06 - 02:50 PM Does anyone know who the scotsman in a kilt was? He made the most fantastic leek and potato soup (for at least the second year running). I would LOVE the recipe. Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,fidjit Date: 20 Apr 06 - 02:43 PM And who turned up at the "Bluebell" Safren Walden, tuesday night, harp and all? Vicky and Jony. Small world. My singing voice O D'd on Sunday evening. Fingers and brain still going. Just. Chas |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,fidjit Date: 20 Apr 06 - 02:33 PM Finally back in Scandinavia. Well, Norway for now, with Roger and Eileen. Shan't get to my own "Gaff" in Sweden til after the "St. Georges Day" noise we will make locally on Sunday. Miskin. Well what can one say? Fantastic! Thanks Andy and Jillie and one and all for making us welcome. Mr. Parsons. you can get two people in those bunk beds easy, peasy. And wern't "Ember" good! As You all were. Oh those voices. And all the songs I'd not heard before. I noted down several titles I'll be chasing you later for the words. Great food. GREAT BEER! Great staff. And yes. More Black Rat. Mine fell over on it's own several times. We enjoyed all of it. Good to catch up with you mudcatters. Yas, I still owe you a beer. Probably owe you all one. Dereck. fab box playing. Thanks for the tips. Get back to you all later after a few days sleeeeeep! Chas |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: kitchen piper Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:10 AM Hello! I'm after some photos, if anyone has any of the big big band on Sunday afternoon or the chav morris (I know some where taken!) I'd really like to put them up on our website! please, please and thank you! PM me and I'll give you an e-mail address, or fetch it from our website! :) Vicki http://www.smallpiper.co.uk |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 20 Apr 06 - 07:59 AM More Black Rat next year? Pleeeeease?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 20 Apr 06 - 07:49 AM Meant to say thanks to you and Tony, too, Lesley. Where would we have been without you? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,LESEYSBAR Date: 20 Apr 06 - 05:50 AM Just a quick thank you to everyone who helped out on Barkers Bar this year with me. I know Easter is another 12 months away, but while you have all still got it in your minds we are looking for a couple of bar people who know a little about barrels etc. Please send your names to Andy and Jilly - so they can add your details to our list. Had a great time - thanks once again Andy and Jilly for the invite to help run your bar. See you again next year please!!!!!!!!! luv to everyone else. Chow Lesley x |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 20 Apr 06 - 05:02 AM Richard, I do not think Tori has one as she sinds at our LlANTRISANT fOLK cLUB and some other local folk clubs in South Wales.When i see her next i will ask Tori which festivals she will be at this year. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 20 Apr 06 - 04:58 AM I think that guitarry session must have been while I was in the cottage, maybe even hearing Tori sing. What a shame I could not do both at once! Tori was simply wonderful. Where is her gig list so I can tell everyone I know to go see? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 20 Apr 06 - 04:09 AM Thanks to Mick Pearce (MCP) for the complement - I must say what a fabulous guitar player and singer you are and it was a pleasure to be able to sit there and listen to you too, along with all the other afternoon guitarry session people. I certainly hope we can do the same next year. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 19 Apr 06 - 07:03 PM We just had a survivors session at Llantrisant Folk Club not many people there but lots of memories going around about the weekend. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:05 PM Rosanna, as I said last year...if your Dad is working, we'll come the (very) long way round and get you...even if you have to sit on the roof! Yes the bar was good...Black Rat!!! Ecstasy! AND it lasted till very nearly the end too. The food was wonderful, apart from the tendency to stick coleslaw, which I loath, on everything. The only big complaint is that there is too much going on at once so that I missed a lot of things and people I would have liked to see and hear. Sounds as though Burberry Morris needs to be given a spot next year! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Moonunit Date: 19 Apr 06 - 03:53 PM Big thanks to Andy, Jillie and everyone for making Miskin the best! My one regret was not getting the chance to hear Tori sing... I got to see her dance the 'Burberry Morris' though, innit... Jude x |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 19 Apr 06 - 01:48 PM I am sure Rosanna your dad will have made sure already he is off for next Easter,he won't miss Miskin if he can help it.Thank him again for his hand warmer it helped my hands very much.Good luck with the exams. Lots of love. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Date: 19 Apr 06 - 01:34 PM Just like to add my thanks for a great festival too. Having not done much with folk music for a year or so (too much classical guitar!) it was a great way to get back to it. It was nice to meet quite a few people from the South who I hadn't seen since I moved. I particularly enjoyed the mid-afternoon guitarry sessions in Nellie Deans' on Friday and Saturday with Dave Bennet (Dave4Guild - excellent guitarist) and John Barden (The Barden of England - great voice and songwriter and a pleasure to meet). The organisation was excellent. The bar was the most efficient I've seen it (I missed last year, so it may have been as good then) - I never had to wait for more than one person ahead of me all weekend. And I must add my own praise for the sound in the Scout Hut - it even made me like listening to myself! The food also seemed well sorted out on the few occasions I used it. Thanks again Andy and Jillie. Mick |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 19 Apr 06 - 01:33 PM Excuse me Rosanna, but Mash is the best television programme EVER. You are not the only one to hope that Dad's shifts work out ok! Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,*Rosanna* Date: 19 Apr 06 - 12:54 PM Heya everyone, Hope you are all OK and got home safely. Just a quickie to say how much I enjoyed Miskin this year and, for me, it was probably one of the best ones yet! Already counting down the days til next year's. Fingers crossed that Dad's rota works out so that we can get down in 2007 but if not, I'm walking! =( Very upset to hear that I missed Chav Morris Dancing by the way, it sounds like it was a laugh...innit. =p Oh yeah 'Mash' is thinking of changing their name- anyone got any ideas?? We didn't realise it was the name of an old-fashioned TV show until recently but it's kind of stuck and people have got used to it so we may not. We'll see what happens... Anyway I've got to go because I'm meant to be revising but I'm looking forward to seeing everyone next year. Thank you so much to Andy, Jilly and the unsung heroes for making it such a great festival once again. I'm very proud that my violin now has the permanent smell of beer on it- I'm feeling like a true folkie!! Talk soon and missing everyone... Rosanna XxXxXxXxX |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 19 Apr 06 - 12:49 PM We'll be at Upton Bank Holiday Weekend. Let me know, ah.... by tomorrow morning, as Andy is leaving Wales tomorrow! I'll get him to put it in the van anyway. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 19 Apr 06 - 12:10 PM that certainly sounds like my fleece,Jillie....hoorah! Now, where are you and Andy next so I can claim it back? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Leraud Date: 19 Apr 06 - 11:16 AM Pat and I had a lovely time at Miskin. My best moments were listening to Graham Metcalfe and Ian Wood. My most tingly moment was hearing Ian Woods sing a self-penned song called (I think) something like 'Lady of the Mountains', which he sang in The Cottage on Sunday night after the official concert. He has an amazing voice. So many nice moments over the weekend. Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 19 Apr 06 - 09:29 AM MGAS, Just thought you would like to know that i am listening to your CD at present and its lovely.well done. Thanks for giving it to me. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:36 AM Oh yes! I forgot the Chav morris. "Burberry Morris" I believe they decided to call it. It was absolutely hilarious, and pretty well done considering the spur-of-the-moment factor. Can't wait to see it again! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:00 AM Although I have a similar coloured fleece that Yas was guarding for me it is not the one that Jillie has as I still have mine with me. Mine has a blue/green collar but Terri's has a grey collar so I think Jillie is probably right. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 19 Apr 06 - 03:22 AM Eyelander, I think its Breton Cap as i was looking after it on Sunday. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 19 Apr 06 - 02:59 AM Hey Morty, think we may have your fleece, does it have a grey collar? And Chris, how right you are to mention Nick the Sound. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 18 Apr 06 - 03:44 PM I always have painkillers on me due to arthritus and other peoples sore heads Seaking.You can always bank on me with the tablets. Yas |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 18 Apr 06 - 03:24 PM It wasn't you Yas but glad to hear you were able to help so many others, there were certainly a few sore heads around ! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 18 Apr 06 - 03:05 PM That may have been me Seaking,glad to hear your be back next year . I gave out so many pain killers Miskin Weekend i just came home with no pain killers. Yas. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 18 Apr 06 - 02:51 PM Great weekend again - then a quiet drive home with an exhausted 'Mash' in the back of the car. Lots of highlights for me. Watching the kids play (obviously)and having so much fun, singing in the cottage, meeting old friends, getting to know some familiar faces a bit better and meeting some new friends. Also enjoyed the 'find the harmony' game I got into with Mike Nicholson and Tony from Capella on Sunday night after the pills (and Jo's wine) had kicked in - see below. Time Nick the soundman got a mention. He did a fantastic job with the PA system in the Scout hut again. One of the unsung heroes year after year. Most missable part of the weekend for me was the tooth infection that kicked in on Saturday and made life pretty miserable for a while. Sitting in a tent extracting a filling with a penknife to relieve the pressure , by torchlight, is something I have no desire to repeat anywhere again. Try finding a Pharmacy open on Easter Sunday near Miskin! Thanks to the person who finally supplied me with some industrial strength horse pills to relieve the pain, I'm in your debt. Last time I get my root canals done day before a festival !! Rota and roots allowing, see you next year.. Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Sue the Borderer Date: 18 Apr 06 - 02:19 PM Oh Andy! What a disappointment! I didn't read about your big organ (see 12Apr 08.39) til I got home, so I never asked to see it. Another time, maybe. Huge thanks to you and Jillie and everyone else for a brilliant weekend. My special thanks to the musicians who played for Herbaceous Border and Schantieman for directing (??) the Mummers Play. If anyone has any photos of Herbaceous (especially when we 'danced on the Friday when the sky turned black') please tell me or Andy. Selchie suggested I send an article in to the Morris Federation magazine to mark this 'new Miskin Tradition' so a photo would help. Sue |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 18 Apr 06 - 01:36 PM Kitchen Piper, I am listening to your CD at this very moment for the third time today,i do like The Hare's Lament and the Seven Little Gypsies. See you next year Jonny and Vicki. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 18 Apr 06 - 01:20 PM Home safe, unpacked, slept, done a days work & Miskin's Magic is still with me. As Lynne says, it brings you right back to where you should be. To Andy, Jillie & all the Hard Workers my eternal thanks for this wonderful way of enjoying Easter!! To all who contributed in whatever way to the MudRaffle - whether by organising, bringing prizes (we had about 60 in total), handing out prizes, being besieged time and time again by myself & Selchie and still smiling & putting your hands in your pockets for such a good cause - THANKYOU! Special mention HAS to go to Selchie & also Maddy who proved to be True Stalwarts - how they put up with my bullying I have NO idea *grin* All in a good cause though.... Major thanks too to the lovely young Lady who especially made a batch of Easter Chocolate Cornflake Cakes, which though unclaimed as a prize, were enjoyed by many festivalgoers in the Sunday evening session in Nellie Deans - as were the other unclaimed raffle prizes, which thankfully were all edible. The total of £430 for the raffle alone was incredible - goodness knows how much the Charity figure will be when the other monies are added in. Absolutely Fantastic! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: kitchen piper Date: 18 Apr 06 - 12:58 PM Huuuuuuge hugs to Andy and Jillie for a fantastic weekend!! The acoustics get better and better in the cottage! Caspion the bass is now back in his corner on the stairs (we have a small house!) He loved all the sessions upstairs! The chav morris was wicked! I was so proud to be a member of the side! tee hee! I believe more moves were being worked on the morning after too! Big thanks to Derek for being the chav morris box player. Shame it's all over for another year. Sigh! :-)) Vicki & Jonny |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 18 Apr 06 - 11:36 AM Tori, you didn't leave your gig list. Please do! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: vectis Date: 18 Apr 06 - 10:01 AM A huge thank you to Andy, Lilly and the rest of the team for a fantastic weekend of folk and chat. Miskin is the most relaxed festival around and this is why it is sooooooo popular. Same again next year folks? Yes why not. There's nothing wrong with more of the same if it works and Miskin works big time. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:27 AM Also forgot to mention how much I enjoyed 'Ember', and the singing and playing in Nellies and upstairs too, along with hearing all the wonderful singers and players in those sessions. The Hill did for me too, but when your six-pack has turned into a firkin, your bum needs two chairs to sit on, your lungs have been got at by a severe infection 5 years back, you're on 5 pills for the blood pressure and you're carrying a guitar, I suppose it is a bit daunting. Never mind - it helped to burn off some of the copious amount of ale that I drunk. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Tori Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:26 AM Hi, Just wanted to add my thanks to Andy, Jillie and the team - what a festival! I really don't know how you manage to do it, year after year - you are true stars! Thank you for everything! highlights for me: Tracy Curtis, George Simmons, Ember, the session on Sunday with Isambarde, Harriet and the gang, 'Chav' morrisdancing on Sunday night, Peter Collins, Mike Nicholson and many many more... thanks to everyone who made it wonderful, Tori |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Snuffy Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:17 AM There is nothing like Miskin anywhere else, which is why people keep coming back - and spreading the word! It's just such a perfect start to the festival season, with room to see top-class performers uncluttered by mikes and amps; or join in a craft or dance workshop; or sing or play whatever floats your boat (almost round the clock if you wish); or even just to relax and talk and watch the world go by. Great to see so many of the regular attenders back again, and so many new faces this year, who nearly all quickly seemed to "get" what Miskin is about and added their own wonderful contribution to that old Miskin magic. With all the uncertainties of coping with an extra day, huge thanks must go to all the bar staff, kitchen staff and stewards for their extra duties, but especially to Andy and Jillie and their team for their planning beforehand and tireless work during the festival keeping their fingers on the pulse. WassaiL! V Oh, and where can I get the dance notation for that Upton-on-Severn "Chav" Dance? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:16 AM Daughter! That's naughty!! How nice though, to see my baby taking steps into being a grownup amongst all our extended family. I know they got quite a lot of teasing, but it was all very affectionate and I think the general thought was "Ahhhhhhhhhh....." The music in the little marquee was certainly a wonderful way to go to sleep. Don't understand why other festivals make people stop playing at a certain time. Nothing noisy and intrusive about that sort of sound. I'd like to go on about how great it was, but I've already said it. Miskin not only re-charges my folkie batteries, but actually reminds me of who I really am, which is priceless Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Townie Date: 18 Apr 06 - 07:59 AM What a wonderful festival,so great to see so many old friends "I know not so much of the old". Why havn't I been before - I must have missed such a lot. Havn't enjoyed myself so much for ages. I know Geoff felt the same and of course I think Emma enjoyed herself - just a LITTLE!!!! Big thank you to Sue - enjoyed the dancing. Look forward to seeing you all next Miskin and hopefully some of you before then. Next stop Fox & Hounds. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MuddleC Date: 18 Apr 06 - 07:23 AM well, that was my first Miskin, and the only moan I have is about the climb back up to the campsite/carpark.. my dodgy ankle dinna care for it, oh and that kid with the train set, fancy his parents letting him run it all through the night..... need some wrong sort of leaves or conviscate 22yds of rail... that'll sort it it!. Found the cure for insommnia, stay up till 2am listening to the impromptu sessions, stopped only by lack of drink and frostbite! -so , Monday night I'm in Coventry, and inna sesion with 2/3rds of Isambarde (the small and beautifully formed Jude was zzzzzzzzz), and Coleman Connelly strangling his gooseneck.....it were a tight squeeze in that wee room, and Coleman almost had his ear sawn off by Emma's bow several times..! so you see , the fun continues...... Thank you to Andy & Co, and all who took part. (and to the funny woman with the red face and the man with the metal uke, cheers for telling me about it) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Banjoke Date: 18 Apr 06 - 07:18 AM Must join in with all the praise. Margaret & I plus of course the microbe (Ann) had a truely great time. Can I just mention the mini-sessions that took place in the heated tent, very relaxed and quite intimate little gatherings. When there were only two of us it was like running a folk club again! Love to you all, David |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 18 Apr 06 - 06:56 AM You were just as good singing without your guitar,i look forward to next year to hear you with your guitar.I really enjoyed hearing you sing every time i walked through Nellie.s Den. Thank you. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 18 Apr 06 - 05:26 AM First visit to Miskin, and I'm still completely stunned. Woke this morning with the sound of those sessions still ringing in my ears. This was a truly amazing experience. Folk just doesn't get any better. Thanksw to all for the way Winnie and I were taken into the heart of things by everyone, and what about Andy? I could swear he'd been cloned. He was everywhere at once, dealing with everything, quietly, efficiently, and always with a smile. Thanks too to all those who worked their socks off so we could just enjoy. Consider us booked for next year, and I'll swear off chain saws so that I can use the Framus. One lasting joy is in knowing the people I'm talking to on the Cat. That really is beyond price. Don & Winnie T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Abuwood Date: 18 Apr 06 - 05:10 AM Doctors should recommend Miskin as the perfect tonic! What a wonderful weekend, Andy & Jillie take so much time for all those little things that make everyone feel great and their team work so hard but always with a smile. We agree with Rosie - there's nothing else like it. Miskin is No 1. Roll on 2007. Ali & Steve |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 18 Apr 06 - 04:53 AM Hi all, just to voice my love and thanks to everyone for making my first Miskin a memorable time. The singing was fantastic and it was great to have time to actually talk to people for a change. The accustics in the cottage are the best ever anywhere and singing in there was an absolute joy. Sunday's late session was great despite the port doing terrible things to my memory!!. had a great time and hope to come again next year. thanks Andy, Jillie and everyone else who made it such a brillient event. Moira |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Selchie - (RH) Date: 18 Apr 06 - 04:41 AM Wonderful weekend, a great gathering of friends & a terrific holiday atmosphere ~ there is nothing else like it. Only my second Miskin & enjoyed every moment, met so many more new friends especially on the raffle with Hils. who's taught me a lot & we will be back!! :-) be warned. Excellent result & hope to hear soon how the long distance Morris dance is progressing. If all goes to plan will post any news when he turns up on my patch tomorrow.) Great fun in the Kitchen, (More tea Micca!) everyone works so hard everwhere to make it the success it always is. A big, big thank you to Andy & Jillie you are two lovely people who do so much for us all, you deserve all the praise you get. Love to all Rosie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 18 Apr 06 - 04:38 AM I was so pleased to see you again Essex Girl.Get out more and enjoy yourself. Lots of love. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Essex Girl Date: 18 Apr 06 - 04:25 AM Made the fastest time ever home, despite being overtaken by Mary & Ian!!. Managed to reverse the caravan on the drive eventually. Need more practice so will have to go to more festivals!!. None as good as Miskin though. Terrific weekend. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: pixieofdoom Date: 18 Apr 06 - 03:18 AM Hello all, home all safe after a fantastic weekend. Thanks to everypne who help to make Miskin one of the best festivals going. A huge thankyou to all the wonderful people who helped with the Welcome home banner, it was a really thoughtful gesture, and all the yellow ribbons around the tree's, I was really overwhelmed. Anyone going to Hastings? Wassail!! Chris and Fiona |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 18 Apr 06 - 02:24 AM This will be a short posting, getting ready for work now. Arrived home 8pm last night, in bed soon after 10!!! PHEW Now hang on a minute you peeps, who makes Miskin wonderful? You ALL do. If we didn't have YOU we wouldn't have a Miskin. Thank YOU for a wonderful festival, and we are very glad you all enjoyed yourselves. Jillie Andy won't be online yet, doubt he can find computer. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Hawker Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:33 PM Just got back from the pub - too tired to cook! Wow! I am glad I left Cornwall for Easter! How did they fit all those cars in while I was away! a solid 3 lane traffic jam from Wales to about Okehampton! - all going North! Thank you Andy and Jillie and crew for the usual dose of fun, frolics, fine food and a fabulous Festival. Highlights came thick and fast, For Me, Jim McAdams melted me with Westlin winds then disolved me into tears when he followed it with 'I Never Found My Eldorado' Mash were stunning and made me wish that I had stuck to attempting to play an instrument when I was younger - Dad you deserve to be rightfully proud! Great to see and hear Capella again. All those friends I have not seen - some for over a year - it's only now I realise how much Ive missed you all! I am miffed to have missed Hilary Ward (Guru) as I has to steward when she was on, but I know I'll catch up with her soon! - and well done with the raffle - you are a star! Sue White and Herbaceous Border - well me and Amber just loved it - Yippeee I can dance again! Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer Yes Yes Yes more please! - and what a lovely couple! and the reason I soooo looked forward to Miskin was Harriet and Colman - and I was not disappointed. Then there was the Colman & Harriet, Vicki & Jonny, Isambarde session at the end of Sunday's concert what a stunning performance - the rehearsal wasnt half bad either! Oooh and the mega tissue event when Andy got presented with a cross stitch picture of the tune Jonny wrote, entitled 'Andy Jackson' And the late night in the cottage sing with Peter Collins and Moira Craig last night was the greatest way to end the festival for me. Thank you all who were there it was fun. A special thanks to the Saturday night misicians in the Marquee who played me to sleep in my camper in the car park. I have never has such a wonderful lullaby! Great to see you Scooby - after tricking us all into thinking you weren't coming! Keep smiling. So many magic moments I was not surprised to learn that the absent friends trophy was not awarded this year - how on earth could anyone choose!!!!!! Great to put faces to more mudcat names! Extended family of Miskinites I salute you all and thank you for your company and conviviality See you all again soon, if not next Easter! Cheers, Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Micca Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:08 PM I am home too, Knackered and sung out but very happy, Many thanks to everyone who made it a Memorable Festival, Andy (The King) and Jillie, Rosie, who didnt need prompting after the first visit to the catering door but got me a tea every time I appeared(almost). I will try and collect my thoughts later and post more! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,frog and frogette Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:08 PM No longer Miskin virgins. We had a sooooperb time many thanks. Lovely to see so many friends there. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 17 Apr 06 - 04:52 PM We are home too. We passed the barman on the side of the road waiting for the RAC and he later passed us towed by same so hope he made it (we waived but don't think he saw us and with a full car and caravan we couldn't do much more). Yet another wonderful Miskin, many thank Andy and Jilly and everyone who makes it such. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 17 Apr 06 - 04:43 PM Thanks Polly,It was good to see you vertical too,sorry didnt get that chat. Glad your all getting home what ever the means Breton Cap. Love you loads Polly. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Polly Squeezebox Date: 17 Apr 06 - 04:37 PM Well, we're home too - and I'm fine and healthy, anybody who remembers what happened two years ago will know what a relief that is! Big, big thanks to Andy and Jillie - not only for the festival which was wonderful, but also for being such very special, warm people. Also special thanks for the wonderful warm welcome I got when I arrived in Nellie Dean's on Thursday night - mostly from our extended Mudcat family - what a wonderful bunch you are. Fondest wishes to Scooby and son (even closer extended family!). Polly |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: ShadyLady Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:57 PM I had an absolutely brilliant time. It was so cool! I'm going to miss festivals so much until June because Donisthorpe is so cut off from anything folkie until then, (my Mum and Dad's session). I loved Miskin so much, and a big thank you to everyone who helped it be so great, ShadyLady |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:10 PM What a wonderful festival. For Andy and Jillie and all the people who worked so hard to make this festival what it is I salute you - your devotion comes through loud and clear. A big thank you for making my first Miskin not my last(hopefully of course) and I agree that the concert with Isambarde, Jonny and Vicki and Coleman and Harriet was very special, but then again all the rest of the artists were too. Couldn't be better could it. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:03 PM Hello all, Arrived home safely courtesy of Vectis and Ian (so if they survived the journey from here to Seaford they are home as well). Great time all weekend despite plaintif and non productive rendition of Bring Us a Barrel on Sunday night. Thanks Andy and Jilly. Dave and Elizabeth |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Lady Policeman Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:57 PM Thanks Andy and Jilly and all the bar staff and kitchen staff and toilet cleaners and litter picker uppers and tent erecters and oh I could go on forever but seriously thanks to everyone for making such a great weekend. Bill reckons it's one of the best birthdays he's had. Back home now having flown past the enormous queues on the other side of the motorway. Glad I don't live north of Miskin! Queue stretched from Weston Super Mare to Exeter!! See you all very soon I expect or even when I don't expect. Kath and Bill |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Richard Bridge Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:24 PM I ought also to have praised Tori: a wonderful wonderful performance that moved me to tears twice in 20 minutes. Where can I get a gig list? Internet searching finds someone else with a similar name..... Her maybe CD is now a must for my next birthday (or the one after that, depending on the production timescale). |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: daughter Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:06 PM ......"And they call it, Puppy Lo-o-o-ove......" Oh Richard, will the fun ever end? tee hee xx But seriously folks, how lovely to see you all and share the best fest again. I'll post piccies when I get the hang of it! Russ says ta for drinkin' the beer - that didn't last long did it?! xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:01 PM Glad you are all home safe and sound. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 17 Apr 06 - 12:51 PM Yep...we've just got back too. Brilliant Miskin...even better than ever. Thank you so much Andy and Jilly. Best festival on the calendar! The concert with Isambarde, Jonny and Vicki and Coleman and Harriet was wonderful. I also loved the pipes workshop, the procession, Daniel's Band, the Mummers' play, a joke session we got into last night.....and just the general ambience and mixing with our 'family'. Don't want to sound too sloppy, but I love you guys! I think Richard enjoyed it quite a lot too! :-) Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 17 Apr 06 - 12:35 PM Reporting in as safe home too, our thanks to Andy and Jillie for yet another fantastic weekend! How do they do it? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 17 Apr 06 - 12:35 PM Mick and I have just arrived home. FANTASTIC time (thanks, Andy and Jillie). I've had my folk-batteries recharged all ready for the festival season. Also, a big thanks to everyone who made this such a smooth running, fun festival: the bar piskies, the kitchen elves and the wonderful lace-ladies to mention just a few. Consider us booked for Miskin 2007! Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Richard Bridge Date: 17 Apr 06 - 12:08 PM A really excellent weekend. Many thanks to Andy. Average speed 50 on the way back. No punctures! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Cats Date: 17 Apr 06 - 11:02 AM Sorry we didn't make it. I had to leave conference and come home early as I had another spasm of not being able to breathe or swallow and nearly ending up in hospital again! No fun and no Miskin...... Still there's always Fox and Hounds. Hope to see you all there. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 17 Apr 06 - 09:06 AM Had a fantastic festival at Miskin and Toby enjoyed his birthday.He had weird and wonderful presents thankyou from his mum.I would also like to thank Andy for such a wonderful festival and Jillie. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 14 Apr 06 - 03:45 PM Also new, from Robin Burns: WELCOME TO THE MISKIN FESTIVAL (Hotel California: The Eagles) Driving along the motorway at seventy miles an hour Passing all the cars along the way going just a little bit slower Looking out for the exit, juction thirty four Driving into Miskin To hear the people roar Welcome to the Miskin Easter festival Such a lovely place, such a lovely space Such happy faces Plenty of room at the Miskin Easter festival One time of year, this time of year You can find it here Down the road is the campsite, not close but not too remote Covered in caravans and campers wedged level on the slope If it rains it will get slippy and they'll end in a heap Right down at the bottom For that slope is steep The bar is stacked with barrels full of real ale We are all real ale drinkers so no other beer's for sale You can always tell a folkie by the tankard hanging on his hip He always drinks in swallows Never takes a sip There's songs of every kind, some of this and some of that Sung by every kind of voice; level, harp and flat With instruments in staes of tune from 'out' to 'almost in' The real ale blends it all Into one great glorious din Squeeze boxes squeezing in and out for Morris in the yard Men and women in coloured clothes, red face and breathing hard Some say it is passion, some say it's the dance But the bunkhouse has only single bunks Nothing's left to chance! Transcribed by Nigel |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 14 Apr 06 - 03:03 PM Also, new song (of mine) for Miskin this year, bearing in mind the recent wedding in S.Wales: Bugeilio'r Maes Gwyn: (Miskin Watch) (tune)Bugeilio'r gwenith gwyn Idle days at Easter time In poor, or clement, weather. At Miskin in Glamorgan's Vale We all will meet together. In "The Cottage" or "The Mill" We'll all combine our singing. We'll meet our friends; we'll drink our fill, We'll set the rafters ringing. Folk may come from far and wide. From Porth or Tonypandy. To toast Crane-Driver and his bride. And raise a glass to Andy It's he who keeps us coming here To him a debt we're owing. He books the site, he books the 'Acts' He keeps the be-er flowing. For long as salt is in the sea. Long as my hair keeps growing (o.k. poetic licence, it's in the original) Long as my heart beats in my breast To Miskin I'll be going. It is a small but friendly fest. And we all love it dearly. That's why so many of 'The Best' Insist on coming yearly So once more we'll sup our ale And raise our voices higher Once snug inside old Miskin Mill Around that old log fire. Nigel Parsons 14/3/06 |
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Subject: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 14 Apr 06 - 03:01 PM Message on behalf of Miskin Man: "Having a lovely time: Wish you were here." Or, to paraphrase: The sun is up, the sky is blue We're singing here, So where are you? We're at Miskin. Miskin in South Wales. The forecast is a good weekend The singing here should never end We're at Miskin Where the **** (hell?) are you Oh, Misery, misery. By Sunday (night) we'll have barrels two or three. Most of the beer has been the best By Sunday night we'll drink the rest And be singing. Singing in South Wales |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 14 Apr 06 - 06:46 AM It should be up and running well by now, so this is a gratuitous refresh with a song from Miskin 2003: Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2003 From: Nigel Parsons - PM 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 |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 13 Apr 06 - 09:31 AM Just like MGAS says safe journeys everyone. Scoody |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:37 AM You a bit stressed Jillie? Setting off now, see you soon. Safe journeys everyone! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:09 AM Well before i put my tent up i am busy cooking food for the party and my friend Sharon in Bridgend is doing the same and collecting the balloons for tonight. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 13 Apr 06 - 05:27 AM ARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 13 Apr 06 - 04:12 AM Will start helping as soon as we get there - this afternoon *grin* Thought I had a sore throat yesterday & today I'm certain *sniff*, should be all better by the weekend I hope. Sure hope this doesn't cut down my hugging ration - I'll try not to pass it on.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 13 Apr 06 - 02:04 AM any volunteers to help sort the mill out will be welcome. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:39 PM Hi Sue, I've had a word with the local builders and there removing the wall of the church next door Friday afternoon. The organ should be at the Mill by Saturday afternoon but they want it back by Sunday Morning. Oh I volunteered a team of 200 willing lifters to carry it back up the road!! Tee Hee! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 12 Apr 06 - 04:06 PM Cake & Beer & Toby'll be 21!! We'll be there, Brill! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Sue the Borderer Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:26 PM Yes please, Ali, bring your box and don't worry about any bum notes. And bring the tatters too. In fact ANYONE if you've got anything to play bring it with you and play for HERBACEOUS BORDER over the weekend. (Or just come and dance) Sue |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 12 Apr 06 - 02:31 PM Lynne, I will be there after all. See you on Friday. Love you all. Yas. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 12 Apr 06 - 02:12 PM Thanks to Scoobs |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 12 Apr 06 - 02:12 PM And I got 400 yahooo!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 12 Apr 06 - 02:11 PM yippee Toby's home, now I know Miskin's ok |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 12 Apr 06 - 01:19 PM Sorry...click WHOM |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 12 Apr 06 - 01:18 PM Er...Andy....click WHO for short cut??? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 12 Apr 06 - 01:10 PM Nearly finished the running order, I might get to post it on the site eventually. Or shall I ice Toby's cake first?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 12 Apr 06 - 01:08 PM First things last - seek and ye shall find Page one of Miskin site follow link marked where are we? and you will find all you need to know. Or try this blue clicky thing!! click her for short cut!! Thursday is Toby's 21st birthday and as there were going to be a lot of people milling around South Wales after a certain Nuptual event I took the precaution of getting the beer early obtaining licences food etc. Miskin Mill will be up and running from early Thursday evening. Session will be in full swing before the second beer is ordered I'm sure. This is not a ticketed part of the weekend, just a pre festival get together so do come and join us Sian. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: sian, west wales Date: 12 Apr 06 - 11:50 AM Thanks, I may call round! sian |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:50 AM For those who need further directions to the site, the longitude & latitude's are as follows: Scout Complex: N51 31.001 - W3 22.528 Camping Site: N51 30.769 - W3 22.817 Perhaps these ought to go on the web-page as they're very helpful.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:46 AM There is a cake and food going during the evening. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:40 AM Same applies there too Dave! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:22 AM Sian come along to my son's birthday party. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:15 AM Sian, Thursday night will be Toby's 21st at the festival site or altrernatively some are going to see Mike Nicholson at Newport Folk Club. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: sian, west wales Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:52 AM I can't make the 'festival proper' over the weekend but I'm in Cardiff on Friday and will be passing Miskin on the way home. So, where will things be 'at' on Thursday night? sian |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:48 AM And funds (absense of) are an issue too Lynne. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:19 AM So have we Dave! It's no excuse! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:36 AM Lynne, I don't think i will becoming over. Sorry. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:34 AM Hello again. Lynne I think it unlikely that G and MJ will be able to put in an appearance. Sheep to feed seeds to plant etc etc. and I think they have an awful lot of other things that need doing. We will pass on your love and request. Dave Micca has just finished playing with G's pooter and I am back at it! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:05 AM we're just about to head off to join the Chain Gang........offers of help with fetching beer once the Overlords have done with us, much appreciated.See you all on Friday...safe travel and good journeys. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 12 Apr 06 - 06:18 AM For goodness sake, don't unpack your wellies - that's tempting fate that is!! No probs Don, but injuries can be self-inflicted on hands with chainsaws - ever tried sharpening the blades? Glad it's not hurting too much but we'll have spare plasters anyway. See you tomoorow tea-time :-) Breton Cap - hope all from the labouring gang will have enough energy to enjoy Miskin to the full, if not, perhaps we could set up a 'runner system' to the bar for you *grin* |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 12 Apr 06 - 06:08 AM And will anyone have a tv there? The new series of Dr Who starts on the Saturday again! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 12 Apr 06 - 06:06 AM You woke with no pain Don? Are you sure the hand is still there?? Dave can't you guys manage to bring Gervase and Mary Jane with you this year? Are you still not able to make it Scooby? Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 12 Apr 06 - 05:30 AM Hi folks herself & I are already in Wales but way over to the west. Original plan was to come over to Miskin on Thursday but not now leaving Cardigan till Friday morning. Hope there will be two beds still available in the bunkhouse when we get there. Morticia and Idris arrive where I am later today and I assume will also arrive at Miskin on Friday as will Micca. we are all at Gervase and Mary-Jane's "Work-in progress" place " Heolas Fawr (Hell's Fire) at Y Ferwig (Earwig :-)!)near Cardigan. See you all on Friday (and we have our contribution for the raffle) Luv & Stuff Dave |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Abuwood Date: 12 Apr 06 - 05:16 AM Easter just isn't Easter without Miskin! Andy - have started packing my bag with some rolls of ribbon. Steve & Sal- we both would love to mummer, shall we bring our kit - what do you need? Can you email words so that I can print them and stick onto Steve's sheild like we usually do? Sue the Border - I'll bring the old box to play (so long as someone else plays and covers all my bum notes) - do you want us to bring spare tatters too? See you all on Friday afternoon - are you sure I don't need my wellies? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 12 Apr 06 - 05:10 AM Thanks for the info, Scooby. We are set up for self catering when necessary, so no worries. See you there. Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:51 AM Had a small 'moment' yesterday when discovered both front springs broken on otherwise reliable motor. Wallet considerably lighter this morning but at least we're mobile again... ...and the sun's out !! Forecast is good up to Sunday, unpacking the wellies right now. Don't know how you do it Andy. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:49 AM Don, They will be setting up tomorrow so you wont get any food at the festival at lunchtime but there is a pub just up the road in the village which you pass getting to the festival who does food.Tesco's are further down the dual carriageway in Talbot Green. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:41 AM Looking at my last post, it came out sounding a bit petulant. It was meant to be a joke. The upside is I woke this morning with no pain, in fact I've had papercuts that hurt more. Roll on tomorrow! Breafast somewhere on the M4, while they get finished with the morning rush hour, then lunch at Miskin, hopefully. I can't recall ever having looked forward to a festival more. I'm sure it will be the best. See you all there Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:04 AM Only one day to go until Toby is 21 and festival starts.Good Luck Eyelander and Miskin Man for another excellent festival. Love Scooby Doo. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 11 Apr 06 - 07:32 PM I shall be running a small workshop session about the perils inherent in placing too much trust in the person at the trigger end of a chain saw. You didn't really think it was possible to tag your hand while operating the thing, did you? Sheesh! Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 11 Apr 06 - 06:41 PM I can remember when it was a small quiet festival with a few musicians MGAS.Now look at it,its at least 8 times its size and growing. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 11 Apr 06 - 06:10 PM What day did you say you were on the roads Richard? Sorry to hear you've gummed up your chainsaw Don, next time a little oil should do the trick, not blood! *oozing sympathy, no really, I am!!* MiskinMan, are you sure it was a good idea to pass around all those leaflets about Miskin? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Richard Bridge Date: 11 Apr 06 - 05:57 PM Shoud I bring my chainsaw then in order to facilitate checking (or dismantling the kit of parts)? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,vectis Date: 11 Apr 06 - 04:26 PM Larger half and I are guarding your caravan until Thursday so be assured it's in good hands. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 11 Apr 06 - 04:13 PM Don't forget your Easter Eggs! The Telegraph says Chocolate is good for you - well, we knew that!!! Long live Chocolate covered MudGathers *huge grin* |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 11 Apr 06 - 04:03 PM I don't know about you lot? One's bringing a kit of parts for a caravan then another one doesn't know the hot end of a chain saw!! What have I let Miskin in for?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 11 Apr 06 - 03:35 PM Blimey Don - almost ended up like Paul Hurst then - one finger gone! Of course I'll try and help out - can't guarantee the sobriety mind you. Stopping on the way down as I won't be able to get away until mid-day, by which time I suspect I'll need a parking permit for the dreaded M25. However, will be at Miskin by about 9:30 am on Friday. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,RIchard Bridge Date: 11 Apr 06 - 03:01 PM Don T what very bad luck, or were you hoping to start again as a gipsy jazz guitarist? Jeff can of course accompany anything, but how many pints it will cost you I don't know! If you need help manhandling the van you can count on me as soon as I get there. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 11 Apr 06 - 01:09 PM A losing argument with the nasty end of a chain saw has left me with a stitched up left hand, so you will all be seeing the unaccompanied Don T., thereby preventing exposure of my mediocre guitar playing......Ho Hum! Perhaps I might prevail on the very accomplished John Barden to step in as my impromptu backing for some songs? Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 11 Apr 06 - 10:49 AM HELP WITH TRANSPORT HOME. It hasn't even started and I'm trying to get rid of people!!! Had a phone call this afternoon from Tracey Curtis. She has discovered that trains don't want to play on Easter Sunday or Monday so needs a lift home... Tracey lives in Ammanford. Is there any kind soul travelling back that way late Sunday or even Monday who can offer a lift. Ammanford is sort of North of Swansea. I hope someone will be able to offer as I am really looking forward to hearing Tracey. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 11 Apr 06 - 10:02 AM You don't need to win a raffle to get a hug from Lefty! That boy's a tart with his hugs! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Essex Girl Date: 11 Apr 06 - 08:54 AM Should be arriving sometime Friday afternoon, hopefully with other members of folkmob. Despite caravan course I might need some help siting the caravan. First time I've taken this one on my own. Raffle prizes have been given to small children. I will get some more for the big ones! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 11 Apr 06 - 08:42 AM Unusual is fine, many thanks Moira!!! Last year a 'Hug from Lefty' was donated and has been claimed umpteen times..... Sir Barden: Wonderful - I may even buy a few tickets myself! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: flyingcat Date: 11 Apr 06 - 08:25 AM What sort of prizes are suitable for the raffle? Can they be "unusual" if so I might have a few items I could contribute.Looking forward to Friday, Moira |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 11 Apr 06 - 08:24 AM I'll bung a CD or two in 'My Guru' - that's if I remember to bring them. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Selchie - (RH) Date: 11 Apr 06 - 07:51 AM Delighted to help Hils & thanks for the compliment ~ must work on charming people at the weekend ~ very worthy causes. ~ even bigger *grin* Looking forward to seeing you Rosie xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 11 Apr 06 - 07:27 AM Crouch Vale, Excellent!!! (now we can be certain of Daughter's identity) Looking forward to it! I've got into the dreadful habit of picking up raffle prizes whenever I see them, got quite a collection so far!! Don't forget your spare change for the raffle, and any prizes - the lovely Selchie (RS) & I will be passing amongst you over the weekend so that you can accumulate your lucky raffle tickets *grin* |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 11 Apr 06 - 03:36 AM Two days to go. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,RIchard Bridge Date: 11 Apr 06 - 03:22 AM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 10 Apr 06 - 04:39 PM Whoops and thrice whoops!! So I spent a whole evening ages ago making a loverly web page and then completely forgot to add it to the site. Go there NOW it's important!! Ben Dauncey Morris Dance This is the reason behind MGAS' raffle. Sorry I such a doze!! A. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 10 Apr 06 - 02:55 PM Fidjit. I sent you an e-mail but it bounced again.I think you can buy me a pair of those particular items,poor lady she must have been embarrassed. See you Wednesday night Chas. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:07 PM No sandals. Just squeezing the last sock into the suitcase with the toothpaste. Early start for the airport tomorrow. Bus Stansted to Cardiff on Wednesday. Train I think, to Pontyclun. See ya. John Connolly at the Folkclub. Should be good. Chas |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Cats Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:07 PM We'll be arriving Saturday evening..... look out for us. Andy has already promised to save a space for the van. Kathy & Jon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:02 PM I should be there Thursday lunchtime, or just after. We are leavng very early and taking a leisurely drive down. See you then Andy. Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 10 Apr 06 - 08:58 AM Sorry, cookie and finger trouble. Guest 08:55 was me.. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 10 Apr 06 - 08:56 AM |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 10 Apr 06 - 08:55 AM We hope to be there by Thursday lunchtime.. See you soon... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Richard Bridge Date: 10 Apr 06 - 08:48 AM Jeff has taken two tyres to Kwik-fit right now.. We will put his wheelchair in the van in case of need. The beer might arrive tomorrow. I'm making the shopping list tonight. The fridge got down to -5 last night so that will do. The heater is working. The water is working. The grill oven and rings are working. The tail lights on the car are working. Unless anything else can go wrong, in which case it probably will - see you Thursday. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: daughter Date: 10 Apr 06 - 08:43 AM The boy'll be bringing 4 firkins o' Crouch Vale me loverly.......we'll keep some champion beer for you! Should still be some on Thursday evenin'! xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 10 Apr 06 - 07:43 AM Will be with you on Thursday at Miskin, bringing caravan from Trecastle late afternoon. Save us some beer!!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 10 Apr 06 - 07:11 AM I will have to give Toby an extra specially big hug on the Friday Scooby. Weather forecast looking reasonable on Friday anyway...see you there! Tell Ollie to get a good fire going and reserve me a space, since he hasn't yet got onto Mudcat. Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 10 Apr 06 - 06:25 AM Plus Toby's proud Mum. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 10 Apr 06 - 06:16 AM YIPPEEEE Just so you all know whats a happenin' As a carry on to the wedding at the weekend, I have made some arrangments. The campsite at Miskin will be available at least from Thursday morning, please P.M. me for details etc. It is Toby's 21st actually on the Thursday so lots of excuses for an early start. The bar is licenced and food arranged. We will of course still be setting up but session is on!! See you all there, Andy (Proud Dad) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 10 Apr 06 - 05:25 AM Hello one and all If you have asked me to reserve a disabled space for your van, please email me (NOT PM) your time of arrival so that I can arrange spaces. We are getting asked more and more each year and space is at a premium. Andy email address: andy@miskinfolk.co.uk |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 10 Apr 06 - 03:42 AM Richard, AA - RAC - Caravan Club - Green Flag - Mayday - Anybody. Which roads are you using on the way here?? Please report to reception by name so you know you (we?) are safe. Andy & Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Vanwatch from Richard Bridge Date: 10 Apr 06 - 03:02 AM Puncture! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:54 AM Now only 3 days to go. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 09 Apr 06 - 10:52 AM Hello each. head still groggy from yesterdays wedding celebs but here goes. Thanks Moira for reminder to remind! As always I am running late so havn't had much chance to gather bonnet making stuff. If anyone out there can put their hand to paper/dried flowers ribbons that sort of thing suitable for bonnet decorating and indeed suitable bonnets themselves. I will re-imburse at the weekend of course. Is this what delegating is about, people have been telling me to try it for years? Eyelander has already thanked on the proper thread but thanks to Andy and Carole for a truly memorable day yesterday. What an amazing gathering of friends from all over. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: flyingcat Date: 09 Apr 06 - 10:43 AM is there anyhing we need to bring, i see lot of stuff about chocolate and bonnets? This is our first visit and we want to be prepared for all the festivies. Moira |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 09 Apr 06 - 09:26 AM Richard - Please advise if Andy should be taking out extra liability Insurance!! Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 09 Apr 06 - 09:23 AM Lynne, I would rather you drive on Friday safely than hurry down for my lads Birthday. You take care now. Love Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:49 AM Glad to see you've got it fixed Richard. Thanks for turning up the last 2 nights at the sessions by the way - it was fun. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Vanwatch update from RIchard Bridge Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:35 AM Van fire fixed! Now we can be warm and toasty without being dead! Thanks to Dave and Maureen the gaspeople for the testing and advice, and to Chalk Plumbing for being open on Sunday morning and having 6mm nipples - and to the luck of having a brass microphone adapter in the garage with nearly the right thread, and a tap and die set with a 1/8 bsp gas thread tap - and to a pot of gastite. If you are nervous about fires, do NOT camp next to me! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 09 Apr 06 - 07:00 AM We will be arriving on Friday...can't manage Thursday as Ted has his last day at work then, so can hardly take the day off! Thought about trying to come down after he gets home but it's too much hassle...so...see you Friday! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 09 Apr 06 - 04:14 AM |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Hawker (ate my cookie) Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:40 PM I must stop eating my cookies! I just realised I am a guest. going to get more cookies now! Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:35 PM Our camper van has been recalled and we will be setting off for Miskin (via Warwickshire) on Monday, should be there Thursday p.m. or Friday a.m. depending on what time they let us have the van back on Thursday, see you all soon, lots of choccie for the raffle. Off to shoot a clout competition with the bow tomorrow, so holiday starts here! Yippeee! Cheers, Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: the lemonade lady Date: 08 Apr 06 - 12:58 PM Steve and I will be whizzing down to South Wales on Thursday. We're visiting the Newport folk club and hoping to get our voices warmed up there ready for the big sing at the weekend. Sal |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,RIchard Bridge Date: 08 Apr 06 - 12:00 PM Soddit! Heater knackered. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Polly Squeezebox Date: 08 Apr 06 - 10:42 AM Rose and Dave King will be well known to many people going to Miskin next weekend. Here's advance notice that they will be there (as usual) and on the Sunday it is their Sapphire Wedding Anniversary (45th). Let's make it a really memorable one for them. Also, not forgetting Toby's 21st birthday - looks like we've got some serious celebrating to do. Polly. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 07 Apr 06 - 11:58 PM |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: flyingcat Date: 07 Apr 06 - 02:35 PM Thanks miskinman, ticket order in the post today. See you there, looking orward to it!, Moira |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 07 Apr 06 - 09:29 AM i meant next week,Sorry. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 07 Apr 06 - 09:20 AM But, "It was on the Monday morning that the Gasman came to call". On Saturday and Sunday they do no work at all! Doesn't look good. Good luck anyway. Chas |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 07 Apr 06 - 08:46 AM Your be in full sing by now,buying your drinks from Barkers bar. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 06 Apr 06 - 07:11 PM Miskinman he say ok. Order ticket here |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 06 Apr 06 - 04:11 PM Check your "PM'S" Flyingcat. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 06 Apr 06 - 11:24 AM Yes you can still get tickets. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: flyingcat Date: 06 Apr 06 - 10:40 AM does any-one know if I can still get tickets, malc and i want to come but I,ve been sudying and everything else hsd been out of my mind for the past few months. Need to relax now it's over and miskin sounds like the place to be. In hope, Moira |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Richard Bridge Date: 06 Apr 06 - 06:46 AM Well, we think we have sorted the dogsitting again, but the volunteer was drunk when volunteering so we need to check when he is sober. However, I have got a gas-man coming to check the fire in the vado on Saturday. We know a song about that don't we boys and girls? "And it all makes work for the working man to do..." |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 06 Apr 06 - 05:06 AM Well we got sleet this weekend Lynne for the Wedding of the century.Its a nice sunny day today though so far. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 05 Apr 06 - 02:39 PM By arrangement with those that plan these things I have arranged for Easter to be nearly three weeks later this year. Nice and dry and warm!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 05 Apr 06 - 01:49 PM Sunny here too but bloody cold at night. I was cold enough last year without having frost to contend with! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Phot Date: 05 Apr 06 - 08:43 AM I'll bring some sunny stuff back with me! Wassail!! Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 05 Apr 06 - 08:20 AM and that's just Lynne ( tee hee) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Seaking at work Date: 05 Apr 06 - 08:16 AM warm and barmy if I remember ... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 05 Apr 06 - 07:18 AM Lynne, Its a sunny day here just like it should be in April,you be fine camping Andy has asked for good weather. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 05 Apr 06 - 07:16 AM Looking out at the thick frost everywhere this morning I am NOT looking forward to camping at the moment! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 04 Apr 06 - 07:55 PM Hmmmm! Could be a bit crowded in that caravan, Richard. Once Bonnie is in there's not much room for anyone else. Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Richard Bridge Date: 04 Apr 06 - 04:57 PM Crap! A problem with the dogsitter! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Seaking at work Date: 04 Apr 06 - 12:12 PM Well I'm not counting, but, I make it 9 days and 16 hours before we set off. and this is 301 Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 04 Apr 06 - 04:35 AM No it's Meeeeee! 300!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 04 Apr 06 - 04:35 AM Will it be Leadfingers? It usually is. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 04 Apr 06 - 04:34 AM Who's going to get it |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 04 Apr 06 - 02:13 AM refresh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:57 PM How do you know he wears sandals???? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:38 PM Good luck with the packing! Socks unecessary in Wales if you wear sandals.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:36 PM I give you socks Chas. Yas. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:32 PM My guru always said - Thanks. We'll see. At the moment I'm trying to get my suitcase to weigh under 20kg. for the flight. I need all the instruments. But, don't know about the socks. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 03 Apr 06 - 08:46 AM Fidjit: I hope I'll hear you sing that, sounds Fab!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 02 Apr 06 - 03:34 PM Posted this on the other thread and then thought why not here? The Mudcat Café TM Thread #90012 Message #17084360 Posted By: Fidjit 01-Apr-06 - 05:35 PM Thread Name: The folk tradition in Wales Subject: RE: The folk tradition in Wales I can sing, "The Cruel Sister", in Norwegian! At Miskin, for you, if I get the chance. P'raps we should have a, "Foreign Language Song Workshop". Now there's a thought. And a, "Foreign Tune Session" too? Ah! But, then being in Wales, English would be included. Or would it? Chas |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 02 Apr 06 - 12:20 PM Do you want wheelie bin liners?.Cannot get in touch with you anywhere. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 02 Apr 06 - 04:53 AM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 01 Apr 06 - 04:46 AM Vanwatch continutes! The caravan shop has sold me the wrong size isolator valve, so I'm off to find another today. Cold tap working (mostly) heater working (mostly) fridge working (mostly), so that leaves (apart from that isolator valve) one interior light fitting, a shelf modification, check the tail lights and then start cleaning and packing!. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 31 Mar 06 - 02:49 PM We look forward to seeing you at Miskin and at Llantrisant folk club on the Wednesday night Les and Carys. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,frog and frogette Date: 31 Mar 06 - 02:09 PM We will be at the wedding and Miskin (first time ever) looking forward to it all hugely. Staying in Wales all week. Looking forward to seeing you all there Les and Carys |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 31 Mar 06 - 11:56 AM Coo Hils Guess what!!! 5 eggiewegs left over from Easter Bingo at school, Oh dear Oh dear Oh dear!!!! Tee Hee See ya soon Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 31 Mar 06 - 07:22 AM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 30 Mar 06 - 09:28 AM Only a fortnight away folks. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 29 Mar 06 - 12:22 PM Just back from "gigging" Spain and England (workshops in Mendlesham, Suffolk actually, Andy) to find the place in turmoil. Still be there though. All the way from Scandinavia. So, if it wasn't before, it is international now! See you soon. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 29 Mar 06 - 08:57 AM My Mum was great at Mummying, Still is come to that. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Lucy Date: 28 Mar 06 - 04:38 PM At Christmas my 11 year old daughter, Amber played the part of St George, with a sword almost twice her height! She slayed an enormous Turkish Knight and was a show stealer. Girls are great at Mumming!!!!!(though I admit I may be a little biased!) Cheers Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Snuffy Date: 28 Mar 06 - 07:39 AM As I'll already be mumming with Shakespeare Mummers at Crediton Folk Festival, and again on St George's Day, another one in between might hardly be noticed. And there should be most of the Mari Llwyd crew there too. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 28 Mar 06 - 07:25 AM I've never actually seen a woman in a mumming play but I'm sure there are some. I'll be in it Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Schantieman Date: 28 Mar 06 - 04:34 AM - and I thought I was going to have to sing "Watches" by myself! Looking forward to it Chris - delighted that the 'exigencies of the Service" will allow. Any more takers for mumming? If two of us are going to play all the parts (a) it'll be exhausting and (b) it's scarcely worth hunting for the script. Steve |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Hawker Date: 27 Mar 06 - 03:33 PM Glad you'll be back Chris, I though I was going to have to take photos! Cheers Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 27 Mar 06 - 01:24 PM I will see you Phot in The Windsor on the Monday if you go. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Phot Date: 27 Mar 06 - 08:42 AM Sorry you won't be there Yaz, I was looking foward to a natter, take care. Wassail!! Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 26 Mar 06 - 11:05 AM That's a shame, Yaz......we'll miss you. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 26 Mar 06 - 09:33 AM Woohoo great news, Chris. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Joline Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:54 AM Me darlin Jack I missed you SOoooo much. I get the gnome they call Micca to get me to Miskin. Is you bringin that plane wiv you? I sawed the picturs.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mudcat Jack Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:50 AM Miskin..................Joline!!!......Pup's.....BBBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!! WOOF!! Jack |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:47 AM Its good to hear Chris is coming home and will be at Miskin.I am unable to attend after all,so have a great time and i will see you all soon. Wish Toby a Happy 21st when you see him as his birthday is the 13th of April. Lots of love. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: pixieofdoom Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:43 AM I'm sure Jack will help with any excess pints...........and any non-excess pints |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:07 AM Yes! we appear to have gas fridge operation too. Whether it will cope with summer temperature, who knows? But it ought to keep the beer cool enough for Easter!! I now only need a gas isolator valve for the fire since the "off" setting is suspect, proper mastery of the "workround" for the cold tap microswitch, the slow puncture fixed, and a means to store ALL those instruments since we are now sorted for Jeff to come too. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 26 Mar 06 - 06:16 AM Great news Chris! Are you sure you will be able to cope with all the pints you'll be bought? Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 26 Mar 06 - 04:53 AM Now isn't that just the best news we could have. Welcome home Chris. There's certainly a pint from me waiting. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 26 Mar 06 - 03:36 AM Oh Chris! You'll be back, FANTASTIC!!! Safe journeys :-) I was wondering who was going to take all the piccies...... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Phot Date: 26 Mar 06 - 02:36 AM Hello, think of me while you are all having fun......................... And if you want, you can buy me a pint!! SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!! Wassail!!! Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 25 Mar 06 - 04:21 PM Heater heating. Turning off is another matter, but there are ways... Fridge fridging on mains electricity. Whether it will cope with summer heat another matter. Tomorrow we try it on gas... We have a workround on the tap microswitch. That leaves some shelving and figuring out how optimally to store the guitars, and the slow puncture. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 25 Mar 06 - 04:37 AM Out shortly to see whether I can make any more progress with fixing gas heater. If you hear reports of a conflagration in North Kent, it might be me! Maybe I can start a "vanwatch", like Capella's "Chickwatch" at the Pige Ear last year.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 25 Mar 06 - 03:30 AM The Website is looking good Miskin Man. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Rattler Date: 24 Mar 06 - 08:36 PM Very precise timimgs! Stardate 20.36.410.M25 etc. I've never known Morris to run to such a strict timetable! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 24 Mar 06 - 07:31 PM Oi! Who said I will? You'll have to make the tea! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 24 Mar 06 - 06:08 PM It's alright Sue, the girls will have a cure for thread creep at the lace workshop. And Eyelander and I will be up for morris at daybreak again at upton. More work on Web site tonight - I might finish it before Easter!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Sue the Borderer Date: 24 Mar 06 - 08:38 AM Micca - what a wonderful link for the sunrise/sunset times. Last year (new to the internet), when trying to find sunrise times for Upton on Mayday, I could only come up with sites with incredibly complicated formulae to calculate. I gave up! This one is just so easy. I've even navigated the map and come up with Miskin itself so, bearing in mind it will be British Summer Time, this year the times are:- Sunset at Miskin on Good Friday 20.09.36 Sunrise at Upton on May Day 5.36.49 (and, yes, we aim to dance under the bridge at Upton from 5.30am!) [Sorry. Slight thread creep] |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 23 Mar 06 - 06:24 PM email me please Lucy, machine crashed and lost a lot of email addys! Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,hawker Date: 23 Mar 06 - 05:30 PM I could think of loads, but does it have to be real food? Hawker (my namesake) likes gerbil poo............... On second thoughts Lynne, you win Ill join you in that feast and add Hot chocolate (avec rum) with chocolate flakes on top. Cheers, Lucy Who will definately be at miskin this year and wants to dance when the sky turns black. PS Hils I have my chocolate for the raffle, if Hawker doesn't find it. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 23 Mar 06 - 03:57 PM Perfect food combinations for Easter? Chocolate chips in chocolate covered chocolate in a chocolate sauce? Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Micca Date: 23 Mar 06 - 01:54 PM According to this site here it is at 20:10 on the 15th of April at Cardiff |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 23 Mar 06 - 12:02 PM Sue - Sunset for London on 15th is 19.57hrs was the nearest I could get, couldn't come up with anything for Wales. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 23 Mar 06 - 11:27 AM now don't spoil your tea |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: daughter Date: 23 Mar 06 - 11:01 AM Indeed Cats! I have to say that I couldn't face one of the whelks but I did try a cockle in said concoction! C'mon then you lot? Perfect food combinations for Miskin at Easter? Best and worst? xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Cats Date: 23 Mar 06 - 10:10 AM Whelks in chocolate sauce!!! Oh wonderous days. It was the Heslop who came up with that one. We actually managed to get the guys from the rugby club to eat them! They did decline the Harpic and Soda shandy that went with them. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: daughter Date: 23 Mar 06 - 09:07 AM Crouch Vale Clog will definitely be dancin' as well! Maybe we could do a mass Morris Sue? That'd be luvverly! xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Sue the Borderer Date: 23 Mar 06 - 08:25 AM John, I've yet to see this and I can't possibly guess. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,The Barden of England at work Date: 23 Mar 06 - 08:22 AM Some people have intimated that I am a HUGE band all by myself!! Can't understand what they're talking about personally. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Sue the Borderer Date: 23 Mar 06 - 08:15 AM I'd love to take part in your mummers play, Schantieman And - as for Herbaceous Border - Last year we 'danced on the Friday when the sky turned black'; it seems a Good (Friday) tradition to keep up, so hopefully we can do the same this year. Anyone know what time sunset it that day? (Or we could aim at dusk) Look out for posters giving that and other dance times. Anyone can join in even if they've never done any border morris dancing before - bring your tatters if you have them. So - come and dance - or come play for us. On the Fri eve the tune will obviously be 'Lord of the Dance' so let's have a huge band! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: daughter Date: 23 Mar 06 - 07:51 AM Miskin Man Last year was the first one I missed for years and years and years....did you not have pace egging? Nor the egg and spoon race? You naughty boy! I wish to run (or possibly waddle/limp/drag myself) across the field, spoon held high, racing for glory...... I clearly need a holiday........ xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 23 Mar 06 - 07:47 AM Whelks in chocolate? Nearly lost me lunch...... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Schantieman Date: 23 Mar 06 - 07:26 AM Pace egging - that sounds like a good idea. What about a mummers' play? I can probably find a script somewhere if anyone would be interested in (a) performing and (b) watching it. Steve |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 23 Mar 06 - 07:10 AM Well David, if YOU don't know......... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 23 Mar 06 - 06:48 AM Dear daughter, hmm sounds good so far. Yes to bonnets please bring bonnets and stuff for tree I will remember to cut a suitable branch. I also hope to re-instate the pace egging which has got a bit lost in the general kerfuffle for a couple of years. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,David Beckham Date: 23 Mar 06 - 06:22 AM No Lynne, Where's POSH ? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: daughter Date: 23 Mar 06 - 05:29 AM One Year at Sidders, some famous (well, I didn't know who she was) cookery writer turned up in The Swan. It was decided that we'd have a culinary competition to see who could produce (and eat) the world's worst combination of foods. The winner was Whelks in Cocolate Sauce.......I reckon you should all check that out at Miskin this year - special Easter Brekkie surprise! Speaking of Easter brekkie - are we bringing bonnets and do you need stuff for decoratin' the tree this year? xx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,The Barden of England at work Date: 23 Mar 06 - 05:23 AM Richard - You're always welcome to use our fridge, I mean you've fed and watered us in the past, so we're only to happy to reciprocate. 3 weeks and counting. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 23 Mar 06 - 03:49 AM Will there be chocolate chillis and chocolate celery? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 23 Mar 06 - 02:49 AM Where? On the campsite of course! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 22 Mar 06 - 05:04 PM Hmm, caravan fridge cattle trucked, and gas fire in small pieces awaiting inspiration and time.... Depending on the weather I will need one or the other.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,David Beckham Date: 22 Mar 06 - 03:58 PM Where ?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 22 Mar 06 - 03:41 PM Nothing new there...I've seen tents at Sidmouth with picket fences, garden gnomes, hanging baskets and even a Victorian street lamppost. Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Micca Date: 22 Mar 06 - 03:24 PM You got a tent with a Patio? Theres posh!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 22 Mar 06 - 12:43 PM Well that will do for my tent then Miskin Man,what about the other campers????? Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 22 Mar 06 - 12:38 PM You will be glad to know I have been out and collected loads of sun and warm weather today and put it in a big sack for Easter. (Oh I also took delivery of a Patio heater!!) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSGeorge Date: 22 Mar 06 - 04:47 AM I must be realy boring cause I was born in the South West and still live in the South West (does 10 years in Germany count?)! And Laurence was born and bred in Chippingham so we haven't ventured very far! George |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 22 Mar 06 - 03:46 AM I am too polite Splott Man. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 22 Mar 06 - 03:38 AM Come on.... someone's got to say it.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 21 Mar 06 - 01:10 PM "We had to cut it short!! " Was it not cut off?:-) Dave |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 21 Mar 06 - 02:56 AM People from Surrey, that'll be me & Richard Atkins! Not long now (note to self, must sort posters & stuff for the raffle...) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 20 Mar 06 - 06:19 PM Ah - a snag. Mr Shea the caravan maintenance genius can't do stuff for me until May the 8th, so I am going to have to live without properly functioning cold tap fridge and gas fire! Not ideal in April. I spy a double dose of sleeping bags coming on. Happily the water heater and shower appear to be OK, and I think I can fix the water pump myself... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 20 Mar 06 - 05:31 PM We had to cut it short!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 20 Mar 06 - 05:17 PM OK Andy - so where was the Barmitzvah held then?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 20 Mar 06 - 03:56 PM Who else could say that except you Lynne,no hard feelings PLEASE. Scooby. xxxxx |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 20 Mar 06 - 03:43 PM Warm, barmy and international? Sounds like me! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 20 Mar 06 - 02:31 PM So that's warm, barmy, - and now international. Gets better all the time... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 20 Mar 06 - 02:20 PM Whats happened to the Mudcatters awards this year????? Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Polly Squeezebox Date: 20 Mar 06 - 01:05 PM So, getting into the 'spirit' of the thing, Miskin Man, are you holding a seance so that those who think they are on the other side can try and make contact? Polly |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 20 Mar 06 - 12:27 PM Ok Ok, so we are an international festival I was born in Surrey of an Irish Mother and English father. I lived in Hampshire then Wales. I have strong Suffolk links, an Italian Ex father in law. My sister lives in Morocco I have Aunts in Australia and Canada, and friends everywhere this side of the moon - and some who think they are on the other side! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Schantieman Date: 20 Mar 06 - 11:58 AM I was born in London - is that far enough east? But I now live on the (north-) west coast in Liverpool. And Ms Lemon is from darkest Herefordshire, now relocated to Shropshire - Midlands?? Steve |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Jillie at work, sorry Eye Lander Date: 20 Mar 06 - 04:22 AM Yup - Just had it for Breakfast, mmm all those choccie chips yummy! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Splott Man Date: 20 Mar 06 - 03:51 AM "Well I was born in Surrey" That GUEST was me, has anyone seen my cookie? Splott Man |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,The Barden of England at work Date: 20 Mar 06 - 03:24 AM Hi Mary (aka 'Vectis'). Ai'nt seen you since Sidmouth last year. Looking forward to hearing you and Liz in less than 4 weeks time. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 19 Mar 06 - 08:27 PM Which, for those who can't keep up is at: MiskinFolk CHEERS Nigel |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 19 Mar 06 - 08:02 PM Another burst of graft means loads of new stuff on the site. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 19 Mar 06 - 08:49 AM Oh bugger! Thanks you two, but apologies for the tears, much prefer to know about smiles! The Dutchman is kinda special though, it took 3 weeks of learning before I could sing it without bursting into tears - and then the first time I sang it out (Mudgather Banbury 2004) I started bawling my eyes out & couldn't finish the last verse. Aren't there some wonderful songwriters out there.... But back to the plot - there will soon be special offers on Easter Eggs in the supermarkets so look out for those raffle prizes! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 19 Mar 06 - 08:46 AM Thanks Polly Squeezebox I knew you would support me through my last problem. Scooby XxXxX |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 19 Mar 06 - 07:55 AM Cheque in the post! Looks like Jeff cannot make it but if he can, hey! the caravan allows two people!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 19 Mar 06 - 06:58 AM It was very moving Hilary, and when I listened several more times I was crying even more. I think most people are critical of their own voice. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 19 Mar 06 - 06:53 AM Woah!! hold on there girl. A live performance is something special that can never be re-created in the studio. When I listened to "The Dutchman" I could see you singing and almost feel the room around me. It had Jillie in tears as well, we were linked by the magic of MSN when I sent it to her. We must chat at Miskin. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 19 Mar 06 - 06:15 AM Aha, more dreaded chocolate en route, Fantastic! Thanks to MiskinMan for putting up soundy bits up for me, but I confess I'm cringing already & planning on retaping before finalising the CD. Don't listen to them! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Polly Squeezebox Date: 18 Mar 06 - 04:13 PM And there's somebody in you old home town who's proud of you too Scooby - well done for the recent progress. Polly |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 18 Mar 06 - 02:58 PM Eyelander i got two hundred.I am proud of you and Miskin Man. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 18 Mar 06 - 02:57 PM Well you are busy Miskin Man. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 18 Mar 06 - 02:46 PM Whoops nearly forgot why I logged on. I've added lots more guest chat to the site today. Including a snippet of MGAS' CD. tarra, Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 18 Mar 06 - 02:44 PM Not long now Don,28 days to go until fetival. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 18 Mar 06 - 02:41 PM Thanks Don, that is the best description I could wish for!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 18 Mar 06 - 02:07 PM Aid to cash flow in the post this A.M. Thanks to help from Andy, who seems a stranger to the negatives of life, we are confirmed attenders. Will of course secrete some of the dreaded chocolate about our persons. Roll on Easter. Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: vectis Date: 18 Mar 06 - 12:11 PM Add Liz from Kent and me to the easterners John Mary |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 17 Mar 06 - 05:13 PM Ah, well reminded Scoob, must get suitable book ready...you will all sign it won't you!! Keep an eye on the website every so often, I am adding stuff all the time now. Also it does help the old cash flow if you could buy your tickets in advance, Ta muchley Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 17 Mar 06 - 04:39 PM Rhiannon, Your a Robin Hood Country.If you all filled in Miskin Mans book he would then let you know who came from where,but it never happens. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 17 Mar 06 - 04:32 PM We JUST come into the East Midlands. We're in Nottinghamshire but only about 1.5 miles away from South Yorkhire. Our social life seems to be based in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 17 Mar 06 - 03:34 PM There must be more from the Midlands otherwise think of you as special folkies Lynne. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 17 Mar 06 - 01:53 PM Is it only us from the Midlands then?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 17 Mar 06 - 01:10 PM 4 weeks today(well offically) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 17 Mar 06 - 01:07 PM and how far East is the Isle of Wight well about 145 miles from Miskin, although Andy will say everywhere is 120 miles, (try explaining that one to Gilly) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 17 Mar 06 - 12:44 PM We should have a special corner of the lounge for everyone who comes from the East part of England. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 17 Mar 06 - 12:09 PM Well Guest if we knew who you were we would greet you. Will you be at Miskin? Dave Earl |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 17 Mar 06 - 12:03 PM Well I was born in Surrey |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 17 Mar 06 - 11:59 AM John I know of people from Surrey and I believe Crouch Vale in Essex will be there. It's not a South East takeover though, there are Scots coming as well! Dave Earl |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 17 Mar 06 - 11:48 AM Blimey, how many many more from the Eastern counties?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 17 Mar 06 - 11:37 AM as is Suffolk... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 17 Mar 06 - 11:03 AM John,Linda,Richard,DonT et al Kent will be well represented but Sussex is coming too!! Dave Earl |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 17 Mar 06 - 10:45 AM Hi Linda - - Yes it does look like Kent's going to be empty at Easter doesn't it. It'll be good to see you again, and I ain't seen that old reprobate Don T for a while. What with Richard Bridge and Capella too (and maybe Jeff the great)it's going to be quite a home from home. I'll be thinking of absent friends too mind you. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 17 Mar 06 - 08:48 AM Its good to hear from you,hope your ok. Yas |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Essex Girl Date: 17 Mar 06 - 08:43 AM Looks as though the Kent scene will be well represented this year!!. See you there, only 4 weeks to go!! Will bring more chocs. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 17 Mar 06 - 02:44 AM Spare cash Hils? That's about as likely as spare chocolate! I've heard people say that things were almost inaudible before and I tend to agree with Andy! What is inaudible to you is often a continual noise which will drive me insane! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 16 Mar 06 - 07:12 PM Don - Email sent 20:43 this eve. I agree with your sentiments about retirment just about gives me time to organise Miskin. (Note to self: Watch out diet - another chocolate egg on the way, thanks Scoob) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Scooby Date: 16 Mar 06 - 06:25 PM For your benefit Miskin Man the chocolates are different than i won in the raffle last night!!!.I thought about you having them but thought better you can have a traditional egg from me. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 16 Mar 06 - 06:16 PM Thanks Richard, I expect Andy will contact me to expand on "Wyzi is sorted", sounds as tho' he has the answer. I tend to share your misgivings about Calor, and paraffin can be hard to live with in confined spaces. Look forward to seing the friends I know, and those I have yet to make. Isn't retirement great. I never was able to get there before. Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 16 Mar 06 - 06:10 PM It is almost inaudible when running. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 16 Mar 06 - 06:04 PM Hmm generators...peace and quiet??? Hmmm prefer my solution. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 16 Mar 06 - 05:23 PM World famous hugs Andy - you're now MiskinFixitMan *G* Yes, Everyone, bring chocolate for Morti! I'll collect it & pass it on...... (to the many winners in the raffle). And don't forget to bring all that luvly spare cash for your raffly tickets :-) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 16 Mar 06 - 05:20 PM Sorry, Terri, don't understand. What is 'spare chocolate'?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 16 Mar 06 - 05:06 PM Don, I will have a 750 watt generator with me - if I can get there. There is a slightly delicate problem about getting Jeff there, it seems, but if he stays home at least it will save me a dogsitter! I also have a large paraffin and several calor gas bottle heaters, but that may be a bit risky in a carryingvan! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 16 Mar 06 - 04:19 PM Turn off the heating - Chocolates all round and one of my famous hugs!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 16 Mar 06 - 04:01 PM well Andy, if you could just sort out World Hunger and Global Warming now,that would be lovely. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 16 Mar 06 - 03:57 PM I don't believe Scooby, she won them in the raffle last night!! Tee hee |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 16 Mar 06 - 03:49 PM Wyzi is sorted . Next problem please!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 16 Mar 06 - 03:45 PM Last year I forgot the tent completely Hils, so if people could bring spare pegs, rope, erm.......tent, beds, sleeping bags.....chocolate ( just slipped that in to see if you were paying attention *G*) then we should be all set! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 16 Mar 06 - 03:40 PM Hey Don, it'll be good to see/hear you again! We'll be with our van but I have to say the 'normal' site for Vans at Miskin has no hook-ups. There may be something that Andy can suggest under the circumstances, so don't despair, I'm sure he'll be along soon & answer your query! Scooby: So glad you'll be on Parade, and complete with rafle prize - well done Girlie! Morti: Shall we bring some spare tent-pegs & heavy-duty rope? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 16 Mar 06 - 02:31 PM I shall be there with my wife, providing that I can get a pitch with electric hookup, either at the main site, or at a commercial park within reach. If I can't use the heater in my van, my wife's arthritis renders her immobile on cold days. Any information on the subject would be most welcome. We plan to arrive on the Thursday and leave on Tuesday morning. For those I haven't met, look out for the big toothless lump with "Wysiwyg" across the scratchplate of his guitar. Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 16 Mar 06 - 10:15 AM I have just been online and found some tidy chocolates for the raffle. Not long now before we all meet up again. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 16 Mar 06 - 05:35 AM To Richard Bridge and everyone else in general. As per usual the Mill Site is only available to us from Thursday late afternoon and has to be vacated by midmorning MONDAY This is more important than ever this year as there are a group of Scouts arriving Monday afternoon!!!!! The proper caravan and campsite 400 yards up the road will be available Thursday and you can stay here until TUSDAY. A much better bet if you can walk 400 yards. Although this is clear on the fliers I must write something similar on the website. Oh by the way the website is constantly being updated with more artist info so keep an eye on it. Another point while I'm chatting. If you have nmade links to Miskin on your site it would help if they pointed to the main title page as there is lots of info there that I don't repeat every year, also access to old pictures that you would not know about if you came in the back door. Ta See you all soon. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 16 Mar 06 - 05:35 AM Yes, Jillie, we are braving the elements ( otherwise known as the lovely beer in the bar) and doing the tent thing this year.......perhaps not too near the river, this time? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Eye Lander Date: 16 Mar 06 - 02:24 AM Morty, you've not ordered bunks, will we be having a refrain of 'Tent goes up, Tent comes down'? Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 15 Mar 06 - 02:05 PM I may be stoopid but what (if one books) is the earliest one can get onsite with a carrying-van? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: pixieofdoom Date: 15 Mar 06 - 11:22 AM Ah yes........Jack. I don't wish to alarm anyone but the last I heard he was trying to commandeer a tank and possibly some form of aircraft. He does love Miskin I'm afraid |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Catherine Jayne Date: 14 Mar 06 - 07:35 PM Thank you for offering to look after Micca, Terri!! I'm sure he will behave himself, and if he doesn't I ma sure I will find out *Evil Grin*!!! Micca could bring Jolene with him if you are missing Jack?... Wish I could be there with you all......prehaps next year.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 14 Mar 06 - 06:39 PM Is Micca allowed out on his own?? Well, no, we all know that and since his missus will not be present, I spose it falls upon me to keep the evil old scote in check.After all, I've been attempting it the best part of forty years, I must have something right by now...possibly...( sigh). I'm just grateful I prolly won't have Jack to deal with as well. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 14 Mar 06 - 03:14 PM Well done Nigel - that's a chocolatey raffle prize you owe me *grin* |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 14 Mar 06 - 12:46 PM That's Welsh for 150 (Hundred & half) CHEERs Nigel |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 14 Mar 06 - 12:45 PM Cant a Hanner! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 14 Mar 06 - 11:09 AM Is Micca allowed out on his own?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,The Barden of England at work Date: 14 Mar 06 - 10:52 AM We should be arriving sometime around mid-day Friday. We're stopping over night on the way down at Cirencester on Thursday night. First time with a caravan on tow, and first time at Miskin too. It'll be good to see some old friends, and hopefully to make some new ones too. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 14 Mar 06 - 07:42 AM Oh goody! I get to meet Teddy, having missed him at the reunion! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSGeorge Date: 14 Mar 06 - 07:33 AM I shall be harrivin at somepoint on the Friday with husband and child in tow. Lookin forward to it. George |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,catsPHiddle@work Date: 14 Mar 06 - 04:38 AM Unfortunately I can't make it :o( but Micca will be there. I'm sure everyone will ahve a grand time. Perhaps I'll make it next year! Khatt x |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 14 Mar 06 - 04:08 AM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 13 Mar 06 - 03:27 PM How about a Vasectomy????? Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 13 Mar 06 - 03:25 PM Is he going to be 21? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 13 Mar 06 - 07:28 AM Steve is Schantieman, Ms Lemon (Sally)'s other half. Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 13 Mar 06 - 04:01 AM Whos Steve? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 12 Mar 06 - 01:58 PM Yes!why not. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 12 Mar 06 - 10:38 AM Come on Steve! Let us in on the secret!! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 11 Mar 06 - 06:05 PM Does Steve know if it will be a girl or a boy, Sal? lololol Grinning Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: the lemonade lady Date: 11 Mar 06 - 05:21 PM I dare say I've been here before, but, yes we're coming...can we arrive Thurs Night? have tent, will pitch. Steve has a v important day on 12th and I dare say he won't tell anyone but it's quite exciting for him. Ask him, embarras him, go on I dare you!!! He'll shoot me when he reads this. Tee hee. Must admit, just at the mo, i'm wearing a sombrero and am a tad frizzled on tequilla!!!! Hola! xx sal |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 11 Mar 06 - 05:01 PM I could teach you the dots Hils ... Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 11 Mar 06 - 03:23 PM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 10 Mar 06 - 03:58 PM Have finally got caravan arrangements sorted between the weekend before & Miskin opening time - Hurrah! Now to get the raffle organised, I might find some chocolate to put in along with a Huge folksong book, barely thumbed as I don't do dots! Keep those prizes coming - especially the chocolate ones!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 10 Mar 06 - 01:04 PM Refresfh. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 09 Mar 06 - 02:31 PM Refresh!!!!. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 08 Mar 06 - 03:16 PM Ah! they all work now! But I get them all up as winamp- Whatever. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 08 Mar 06 - 01:14 PM Well it's all too techy for me. It's probable that I don't have the right thing, though what thing I don't know. I'll let Ted sort it out. Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 08 Mar 06 - 10:48 AM Sortidd !!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 08 Mar 06 - 10:30 AM Well I've been back to 2003 and ALL the sound bites on Miskin site have the WMA extension. They play fine in Windows Media Player and Real Time. I would have thought that if you are used to using non windows O.S. then you will have found a way of opening these files on your system. The three Tarrantella clips are suffering from "missing link syndrome" they will be back d'reklee. If there is a link to someone elses site then obviously I have no control over the format used therein. Best come to Miskin and hear the real thing anyway. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 08 Mar 06 - 09:56 AM So where are all these new media player clips then Andy. The ones that came up were in winamp (thought winamp was mp3) The ones that didn't come up were the three on Taranttella. What am I missing? And we are really looking forward to joining in with all the fun of the Miskin Fair. Can't wait. Coming early, leaving late. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: treewind Date: 08 Mar 06 - 06:57 AM I didn't try any of the sound bites, but if they're Windows WMA they'll only work on Windows. MP3 is a much more universal though it's still somewhat proprietary, and Ogg Vorbis, though less well known, is the really free alternative. (but many media players support it) Anahata |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 08 Mar 06 - 04:45 AM Sounds lovely Andy, listening now on Windows Media Player - came up no problem. Lovely memories of Miskin Cottage, roll on Easter!!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 08 Mar 06 - 03:28 AM Lynne: the sound bites are in windows wma format and ought to just work!!! I've checked them all on Jillies puter. Anyone else: are there others who can't hear sound? Do let me know, especially if you know the answer!!!! Just so we all look at the same place, one of the recent files is at the bottom of Chris Kings page "Where do you Lie" Any comments about missing links are always useful, the site has grown so much over the years it is difficult to check every page. Thanks, Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 08 Mar 06 - 02:33 AM Can't read the sound bites Andy, I'm afraid. All I get is a page full of nonsense and no sound Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 07 Mar 06 - 07:00 PM Hello each. I've been busy on the website so lots of new stuff to look at and a few sound bites. Have fun. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 07 Mar 06 - 03:00 PM Everything must be coming into place for me,off my section yesterday,cat comes back today.Its only 36 days to go too Miskin and Toby's 21st Birthday. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 07 Mar 06 - 05:00 AM Well said Morticia.Lets leave Miskin as it is!!!!. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 07 Mar 06 - 02:57 AM it isn't really 'polite' to hijack someone elses thread, clothes seller type people.......a new thread asking for what you need would probably have been more appropriate.......that is why Miskin Man was perplexed. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,mmm Date: 07 Mar 06 - 02:37 AM sorry to have aoffended you Miskin man, but we were not asking to trade at Miskin, our summer diary is full. We didnt ask to be slagged off, just wanted some constructive advise about our website form folky sorta people who generally tend to like our gear....and our clothes are only funny to mainstream addidas people |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 06 Mar 06 - 07:12 PM Are there still caravan spaces left? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 06 Mar 06 - 06:46 PM As anyone who has been to Miskin and seen the lack of trinket sellers and funny clothes merchants will realise I have no idea who Janet and Kevin or gourangaoo, are!!! I can assure you that they will not be selling at Miskin!! Anyone want a free mobile phone or a Sky dish??? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,hello folkys Date: 06 Mar 06 - 03:27 PM hello everyone, please could you take the time and review our website http://www.gourangaoo4u.co.uk and also we would appreciate if you could print out our poster and post it in any appropriate pubs etc http://www.gourangaoo4u.co.uk/Gourangaoo-poster.html many thanks Janet and kevin |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 06 Mar 06 - 06:48 AM Welome all Fidgits to Miskin at Easter International Festival. Playing and singing a bit is very likely indeed. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 06 Mar 06 - 04:56 AM You can keep your delegations to yourself Andy. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,The other Fidjit s ( Norway) Date: 05 Mar 06 - 08:45 AM Hi all, we are comeing a longe way, hope you leave us space on floor. we come 14th with our bags, hope we can play and sing a bit. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 05 Mar 06 - 06:36 AM Chris, I can guarantee a warm reception and barmy behaviour. But Balmy well that's what foreign parts have isn't it? Has everyone heard the clip Where do you lie? on Chris's bit of the miskin site. Just proves that our cottage was designed for singing!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 05 Mar 06 - 06:12 AM Fidjit check pm's And Chris thanks for ordering the weather, we are usually lucky aren't we Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Seaking at work Date: 05 Mar 06 - 06:10 AM We should be grateful that Easter is a bit later this year, it was in March last year if I remember and weather wasn't too bad. Looking out the window at what it's doing now camping doesn't appeal even slightly. Bookies are still offering 16/1 against a white Easter !!! Got the weather ordered Andy ? Warm and balmy will do nicely :) Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 05 Mar 06 - 03:58 AM "Whale I don't know", said Johnna, singingly. "Tis veeery diff i cult to find a bed in whales, you know". Now after that. If you see someone hanging from the gallows tree as you enter Miskin, then it's probably me. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 04 Mar 06 - 04:06 PM Travel Lodge only have double rooms now, at £46 a night. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 04 Mar 06 - 02:20 PM There is nowhere else except the Travel lodge which is just up from Miskin and Llantrisant folk club. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 04 Mar 06 - 09:05 AM Still an't get the Black Prince number to work Legends is £39.50 per night. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 04 Mar 06 - 07:40 AM ry Black Prince on 01443-227723 or Legends on 01443-449779.I hope you get a better result this time or its my bed for the night until Miskin starts. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 04 Mar 06 - 07:30 AM OK phone numbers : Black Prince gives up a voice mail that says that it's company is closed, Windsor doesn't do B&B |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Cats Date: 04 Mar 06 - 07:11 AM Just keep us a space for our little camper on Saturday night! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 04 Mar 06 - 05:18 AM got yer cheque John, receipt on it's ways asap Jillie Oh look 100 (i think) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 04 Mar 06 - 05:14 AM I'm will be getting a list of local accomodation onto the website...hopefully sometime before Easter!!!Meanwhile thanks Scooby and Splottman for backup system. I feel a delegating moment coming on!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 04 Mar 06 - 03:45 AM Sent the form, cheque and s.a.e. yesterday, so we are definately coming to Miskin for the first time, and really looking forward to it. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 03 Mar 06 - 11:25 AM Well my friends i was discharged yesterday from hospital so i will be once more at Miskin especially as its Tobys 21st on the 13-4-06 lets make his birthday one he won't forget. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 03 Mar 06 - 11:19 AM Yes i got the Black Prince its 08707522235 and the Windsor is 01443223800. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 03 Mar 06 - 10:30 AM Anyone got a phone number or e-mail for these pubs? Can't find them on the visit britain site. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 03 Mar 06 - 09:00 AM just read PMs.I dont look at these very often as emails are easier to keep a record of... Blck Prince details...... Please mention Miskin at Easter they did offer a small discount some years ago so you never know. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 03 Mar 06 - 07:00 AM Have you looked at you pm Andy? Got a number for the Black Prince? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 03 Mar 06 - 05:52 AM Black Prince.. methinks, very helpful there. ok for walk from Club wednesday night but a fair jaunt from Miskin. Windsor hotel looks favorite. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 03 Mar 06 - 03:56 AM Scooby Doo - behave!! The Windsor Hotel, Pontyclun will do B&B, that's about a mile away. There's a hotel whose name escapes me at Tya Garw, that's an extra half mile but it is handy for the superb Boar's head PH. The Cross Inn at Cross Inn does B&B too, that's about a mile and a half. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: treewind Date: 03 Mar 06 - 03:02 AM There were £26 rooms at the nearby Cardiff M4 Travelodge, could be cheaper than a B&B (except it's only the 1st B without the 2nd). Don't know if there are any left now: we booked one for 3 nights. Anahata |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 02 Mar 06 - 06:40 PM B & Bs are few and far between in our neck of the woods. But bearing in mind we are talking communal indoor camping over the weekend I have quite a bit of floor space in my house only very short walk from club. It will be full of festival stuff and VERY untidy but it beats sleeping in the rain. I will look into the B7 B situation as well so I'm not too crowded |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 02 Mar 06 - 05:09 PM You can sleep on my bed if you like. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Fidjit Date: 02 Mar 06 - 03:52 PM Might get an answer here (Andy and co.) I'm coming to Miskin a couple of days early. Where's an ok B&B. Thought I'd visit Llantrisant Folk Club too. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: pixieofdoom Date: 01 Mar 06 - 04:27 AM I'm hoping to make it but I'm not sure at the moment |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 01 Mar 06 - 04:24 AM MGAS I ate it |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Crane Driver Date: 28 Feb 06 - 05:52 PM Well, I am reminded that I did promise to provide more information on a certain event "a week before Miskin" that some of you seem to be coming to - so it's here. Make sure you follow all the 'blickies' - it was hell putting that post together!! We're really looking forward to seeing all of you, whether at the "Wedding of the Year" ®, at Miskin or both. Andrew & Carole |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: The Barden of England Date: 28 Feb 06 - 05:40 PM Well then Geordie-Peorgie - I woz ganna bee in tuch, bur ya na ya beet mee two it mun. I'll be missing you, you old geordie sod, and RTB, give him my best and have fun . Needless to say I hope to see you soon, and by the way keep yer ol dad Ron Hill happy. Lots of Budweisers I hear are the best medicine. As ever luv to The Rock Chicks and she who must be obeyed (no - not mum-in-law - I mean Shirley!!) John B |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 28 Feb 06 - 05:15 PM Well done ZM, that would have been a silly move of Giok's.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 28 Feb 06 - 03:59 PM Good news! I think I've managed to persuade Giok to hang around for Miskin. He's going to the wedding of the year the week before and was going to bimble back to Scotland but ... (Grin) Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 28 Feb 06 - 02:47 PM Thanks to all for offers of Eastery stuff for the Raffle, most gratefully received!!! I imagine now that Splott Man has found his cookie he'll bring that too.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 28 Feb 06 - 12:17 PM Whey ye Bugga! Barden ye sod!! Aah wez hopin' te buy yez a jar at Fareham again this year Aah cannit gerraway again coz aa'm working the whole weekend again (apart from Sat'duh when aah'm in Abingdon wi' Ron Trueman-Border deein' a double-heider at The Unicorn Theatre Just as soon as Peter Cheg dizzent need uz any mair aah'mm ganna gan te Miskin an' aall but hey man!! Money forst and pleasure next! Dee uz a favour! Give that Andy Jackson a greet big hug from his Uncle Geordie! Aah didn't get te taalk tiv 'im at Brian'n Inghams funeral Gerrontivit ye buggaz |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 28 Feb 06 - 12:14 PM Oh Phot - I'm sorry. You were such fun last year. Stay safe Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Phot Date: 28 Feb 06 - 12:09 PM While you lucky people are shivering in lovley Miskin, I'm stuck out here in blood hot Iraq!! Have fun. Wassail!! Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,The Barden of England at work Date: 28 Feb 06 - 09:00 AM I am dragging myself away from my usual jaunt to Fareham this year as 'Capella' have said that my significant other half and I would love it, and seeing as we are now bona-fide 'caravan' owners the idea of camping at Easter no longer bothers - we have heating and all that. We are braving the M25 and M4 mind you! Andy - form and money will be in the post by Thursday and am making good the promise to come down I made 2 or 3 Fylde Festivals back. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 27 Feb 06 - 05:44 PM Have no fear I shall be chasing our Jim. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Hawker Date: 27 Feb 06 - 04:22 PM Got eastery stuff for the raffle hils, will bring it with me, Regards, Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Seaking Date: 27 Feb 06 - 02:24 PM Put me down to bring a bottle of something warming MG First outing since Towersey - can't wait !! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Snuffy Date: 27 Feb 06 - 12:07 PM Any chance of Jim Bartlett being at Miskin for at least some of the time? It might help the fundraising. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: vectis Date: 27 Feb 06 - 10:09 AM OK Hils I'll add something Eastery and chocolaty to my shopping list for the raffle. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 27 Feb 06 - 08:01 AM Aha! Got my cookie back. I was the last 2 guests by the way. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 27 Feb 06 - 06:42 AM The sun has got his hat on He's coming out to play The sun has got his hat on 'Cos it's Miskin time hoorah. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: the lemonade lady Date: 27 Feb 06 - 06:31 AM Steve and I are hoping to be there. Please can it be warmer than it is at the moment. sal |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 27 Feb 06 - 04:11 AM Mrs Duck... "We will certainly bring a suitable contribution or two." So you're bringing the twins then (but not leaving with them, mwahahahahaha!). |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST Date: 27 Feb 06 - 04:07 AM The current world record holder for long distance Morris is our own Jim Bartlett of Bridgend, who is the fool for Cardiff Morris, and a very fine songwriter to boot. I believe he set the current record in the late 70s, and a very young Ben Dauncey accompanied him for some of the way, his father being Jim's musician for the duration. See you all at Miskin. Splott Man |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 26 Feb 06 - 03:55 PM Oh Fabulous, looks like I have a Comrade-in-Arms!! Thanks Rosie, even more possibilities of co-ordinated bullying, err I mean gentle persuasion, spring to mind! Thanks too Jane, all contributions gratefully received, especially of the chocolate variety :-) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Selchie - (RH) Date: 26 Feb 06 - 02:55 PM I'll be involved with promotion in my patch for Next Foot Up with local Morris sides I know. Will have plenty of info by then and sponsorship forms, so we'll bring them along & be glad to help. I'm sure Miskin folk will be generous as ever. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Rosie S |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 26 Feb 06 - 02:48 PM We will certainly bring a suitable contribution or two. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 26 Feb 06 - 02:47 PM Cats, does that count as necrophyllia? Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 26 Feb 06 - 02:21 PM Bullying? Gentle persuasion methinks! But a timely warning indeed MiskinMan, hopefully people will bring lots of spare change for the Raffle - dig deep into those Sofas Folks! Hmm, perhaps I should increase the colours of the raffle tickets to 6 this year..... Greene & Black most acceptable Dave, thanks to you both & also ZM! Am sure there'll be more offers momentarily :-) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 26 Feb 06 - 09:32 AM If i am not allowed out of hospital i will give Miskin Man a donation to his named charities.All the best for another great Miskin. Love Yas. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Feb 06 - 08:38 AM Hmm. Dogsitter needed, methinks.... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 26 Feb 06 - 08:26 AM Right then.. This years charity will be a splendid event re-enacting Kemps Jig. Between 15th and 21st April 2006 Ben Dauncey will Attempt to Dance from Tunbridge Wells to Worcester, a distance of over 210 miles to establish a new world record for Morris Dancing and to raise £100,000 for two national charities. Multiple Sclerosis and Make a Wish MS is unfortunately all too common and most people will know someone affected by it. Make a Wish are an amazing bunch whose simple aim is the "Granting wishes of children and young people aged 3 to 17 living with life-threatening diseases" pop over to http://www.nextfootup.com/ for more details. Two very appropriate causes for us to help with over Easter. My Guru will be bullying you for help with this...you have been warned. See you all soon. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 26 Feb 06 - 07:16 AM "Chocolate would be good as prizes". When you're feeling down the best way is chocolate, It's the answer that will get you through the day, OK Hils! Will try to remember to bring something suitable. If herself has anything to do with it it will be something by Greene and Black. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 26 Feb 06 - 07:04 AM Great idea, Hils. Count me in for a prize of some sort. Luv Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 26 Feb 06 - 07:02 AM Have offered to organise a Raffle again this year, perhaps with the aid of MudCatters again? Any offers? Proceeds will be to Andy's chosen Charity (when he tracks it down) and Chocolate would be good as prizes, don't you think? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Cats Date: 26 Feb 06 - 06:39 AM I'll help to lay the ghosts. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Polly Squeezebox Date: 25 Feb 06 - 04:11 PM Andy, thanks for the PM. Geoff P - something wrong with your geography - you need to head UP and west from Wareham. Jack and I will look forward to seeing you, Lin and small economy? (expensive!) size. Everyone else - I've got two years to catch up on - missed last year completely and previous year spent the whole weekend in camper before being rushed into hospital and having five months off work. I've got some ghosts to lay - so I'll apologise in advance for any anti-social (over indulgent - hic) behaviour!!! Polly |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Cats Date: 25 Feb 06 - 02:59 PM I'll look after you Geoff, but not until very late on Saturday night when Jon and I arrive. Keep us a spot for our camper, Andy. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 25 Feb 06 - 02:56 PM Gentle? At Miskin? You MUST be joking! Make sure you sharpen your elbow for the scrum at the bar. I adore Miskin - it's my favourite festival and sets me up for the festival season. Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Geoff P Date: 25 Feb 06 - 01:18 PM Hi Andy Lin me and small economy size will be heading down from the great metropolips of Wareham. And looking forward to it. First time for us so please be gentle Geoff and Lin Payne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 25 Feb 06 - 12:02 PM Ooh ooh yes please we are coming. Can we be where we were last year pretty please. Will get the form off this week. We are down in the area for the wedding of the year so hope to come down to Miskin on Thurday to help with whatever needs doing. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 25 Feb 06 - 11:16 AM I have sent you a PM Zany Mouse. Keep in touch. Yas. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 25 Feb 06 - 07:25 AM Hey Scooby! I didn't know you were in hospital - what's wrong? Anything you need/we can do etc? Luv Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Scooby Doo Date: 25 Feb 06 - 05:42 AM I will try to be there as usual especially as it was my influence to have a weekend of music many years ago. All i need is leave from hospital to get there now. Love to everyone who has attended in the past. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 25 Feb 06 - 03:34 AM yus Dave, I have three computers here that variously and without notice may or may not co-operate. I often have to rely on mail2web to get my emails though. I also have no newsgroup access due to an ongoing problem with Wight cable. Which reminds me I put an appeal on a new thread last night for information about a fundraiser. This is a re enactment of Kemps Morris dance from, I think Cantebury to Norwich, over Easter, to raise money for a medical charity. I need to find out more about this. Cheers Dave, and all. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 25 Feb 06 - 02:06 AM We'll be there. Hope the e-mails Elizabeth and I sent got through to you. Dave Earl |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 24 Feb 06 - 07:22 PM While I'm sitting at a computer that actually gives me acces to some of the world I'll have a quick plug I'm working on the website this week and it now has an up to date guest list. Please help us by ordering tickets early and we still need a few more stewards. use the appropriate addresses and test my system at the same time Stewards@miskinfolk.co.uk maillist@miskinfolk.co.uk info@miskinfolk.co.uk see you all soon. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 24 Feb 06 - 07:16 PM we will be there, God willing and the creek don't rise........but not certain as, if I get my operation date, everything else will have to wait...............Andy, can you keep us a couple of tickets on the hopeful? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 24 Feb 06 - 07:09 PM Snakes just been ordered. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Zany Mouse Date: 24 Feb 06 - 05:50 PM Can we have snakes again please? Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Houston_Diamond Date: 10 Feb 06 - 10:43 PM With any luck (and some cunning persuation to the financial dept aka 'the other ½') I should be able to make it (I've printed of the form already!!!). If all goes to plan it will be great to see you both again Andy and Jillie. Hopefully I will get a song in or two ;p Much Luv Houston :) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 10 Feb 06 - 07:17 PM Eight weeks is it? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 10 Feb 06 - 06:23 PM Not long to wait now!!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 24 Oct 05 - 07:08 AM Refreshshshshshshshsh |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 19 Oct 05 - 10:00 AM OOH I've gone all hot!! Luckily the back of the queue reaches Wales this weekend. Tee Hee! Oh by the way Splott Man, what's this getting enough? There's never enough of a good thing! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 19 Oct 05 - 03:56 AM He gets enough of that at Llantrisant club! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 17 Oct 05 - 01:53 PM We know your place Jillie & you couldn't be farther from the back of the queue! Put your feet up Girl!!! hey Andy, yoohoo Andy *fluttering eyelashes helplessly* |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Eye Lander Date: 17 Oct 05 - 01:16 PM He flirts with all the women, haven't you noticed. No offence Lynne, you mayb be at the front of a very long line, where as I am probably at the back! but I know my place. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 17 Oct 05 - 06:11 AM Will you two stop flirting?! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 17 Oct 05 - 03:58 AM Anything Andy???!!?? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: el_punkoid_nouveau Date: 17 Oct 05 - 02:57 AM Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm - a week in Welsh Wales... Don't know what I'll be doing by then... but it could be nothing... epn |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 16 Oct 05 - 06:06 PM I aim to please, Lynne!!! Anything for a lady. |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 16 Oct 05 - 05:56 AM Thanks Andy........can't lok at the web site too much though....it gets me too excited! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Cllr Date: 16 Oct 05 - 04:00 AM Hi miskin man like the site and soon as I have time for the forum i will have a play Cllr |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 15 Oct 05 - 10:00 PM Oh well I tried...Ho Hum http://www.miskinfolk.co.uk That's better |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 15 Oct 05 - 09:56 PM They' ain't nobody here but us chickens...p'raps they're all looking at Miskin at Easter |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 15 Oct 05 - 07:31 PM Righty ho then, we're off... website updated with nearly all next years names. Just a couple to firm up but all looks good so far. Mailing list seems to work so follow the link on the website if you want to be added. Tra Andy |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: treewind Date: 26 Sep 05 - 05:38 AM From what I gather, Gosport and Fareham must be a very different festival from Miskin. Mary and I wrote to them recently to see if there was any chance of a booking and we got a very curt "we're only looking for NAMES" type of reply. (that was before we knew we'd be at Miskin the same weekend, or we probably woudn't have even bothered) Anahata |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,Top Cat Date: 26 Sep 05 - 05:32 AM It's a shame Miskin always clashes with the Gosport & Fareham Festival at Easter as I always go to the latter. Perhaps someone could split Easter in two so I can attend both? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 26 Sep 05 - 04:02 AM It's a nom-de-nym |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 23 Sep 05 - 05:03 PM I think iy was a typoo |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 23 Sep 05 - 04:13 PM Sployy man????? |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Splott Man Date: 23 Sep 05 - 05:40 AM Mary, The BBC Folk Club doesn't advertise by agreement between Frank Hennessy and the Social Club (Nigel will fill in the detail I'm sure) so no web links. It's an anything goes club, and I know that you and Anahata will be made very welcome, as would any visiting singer. Frank and the Hennessy's host it and top and tail the evening. It doesn't come across on his radio show, but Frank is a very entertaining host, seemingly improvising hilarious stories on the spot, sparking off from a previous song or any minor occurence. Don't forget there's also Gower Folk club on Sunday, Llantrisant on Wednesday and Newport on Thursday. And we'll still have enough energy for 4 days of Miskin. Sployy Man |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mary Humphreys Date: 22 Sep 05 - 05:55 PM What is this BBC Folk Club? Any links to a website would be appreciated. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Seaking Date: 22 Sep 05 - 02:29 PM I'll be back with the kids, Tent's already packed... |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 22 Sep 05 - 01:43 PM Just looking again at the site & the dates 14-17 April. Anyone arriving in S.Wales during the preceding week should consider a visit to the BBC Club folk night which is held 2nd Tuesday of each month (usually!). I'll confirm closer to the time. CHEERS Nigel |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: My guru always said Date: 22 Sep 05 - 07:52 AM Definitely Miskin... Definitely Banbury... Celebrating Carole & Andrew's nuptuals would be Fab, will do some planning. Watch out South Wales, looks like there'll be an invasion! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work Date: 22 Sep 05 - 06:04 AM Micca and I are hoping to make a holiday of it. Go to Carole and Andy's wedding then onto Miskin the next week!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 22 Sep 05 - 05:47 AM We plan to come again this year and also hopefully get well and truly celebriated with Andrew and Carole :0) |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Nigel Parsons Date: 21 Sep 05 - 05:10 PM For those requiring a "Blue Clicky Thing"; Miskin @ Easter 2006 Nigel |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Phot Date: 21 Sep 05 - 04:10 PM It could be a bit iffy as to wether I can make it due to work (Bloody Grey Funnel Line!!). But if I can, try keeping me away!! Wassail!! Chris |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Crane Driver Date: 21 Sep 05 - 03:01 PM Yes, as reported earlier, SussexCarole and I are getting married "A week before Easter" and will still be celebriated by Miskin. We've just starting preparing the Sloe Gin for the wedding toast. It's "open invite" to anyone who'd like to join us at Llangennith village hall on Saturday 8th April, and we'll arrange evening singarounds throughout the week for those who are staying on for Miskin. Watch for a thread giving all details later, when we have some idea what we're doing. All the best, Andrew |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Schantieman Date: 21 Sep 05 - 02:16 PM Hope so...unless I'm sailing somewhere.... Steve |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Tradsinger Date: 21 Sep 05 - 02:06 PM Hope to be there for at least the first couple of days. Gwilym |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Dave Earl Date: 21 Sep 05 - 01:30 PM Elizabeth and I plan to be there. In fact we will be in Wales for the whole of the week before. Sussexcarole and Cranedrivers nuptuals and then a few days with Gervase and Mary-Jane. See you there (all being well) Dave Earl |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Morticia Date: 21 Sep 05 - 01:23 PM ah, so that's where I was........see you at Banbury, I hope and definitely at Miskin!!! |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: MBSLynne Date: 21 Sep 05 - 01:12 PM Getting excited already! Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Cats Date: 21 Sep 05 - 12:28 PM We'll be arriving sometime on Saturday afternoon - keep us a decent camping space - as National Conference this year has had to be changed to the Wed, Thurs Fri and sat at the start of Miskin, as opposed to me zipping off on Sunday. |
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Subject: Miskin at Easter 2006 From: Andy Jackson Date: 21 Sep 05 - 11:10 AM Hello all, thought I'd get the ball rolling this year and start the thread. The website www.miskinfolk.co.uk is updated at last. Emails have gone out to most of our regular guests and as they reply their names will be added to the confirmed guest list. Eyelander and I have not had a very festivally year unfortunately, but we are now almost back in full swing. We intend to be at Mudgather at Banbury, see you all there? |
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