Miskin at Easter 2006

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

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.

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

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006
From: Cats
Date: 26 Feb 06 - 06:39 AM

I'll help to lay the ghosts.

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?

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

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

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

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 Feb 06 - 08:38 AM

Hmm. Dogsitter needed, methinks....

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.

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 :-)

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006
From: MBSLynne
Date: 26 Feb 06 - 02:47 PM

Cats, does that count as necrophyllia?

Love Lynne

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.

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

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 :-)

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

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!).

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 !!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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....

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

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....

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

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

Subject: RE: Miskin at Easter 2006
From: Splott Man
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 04:24 AM

MGAS

I ate it

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!!

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)