[Duncan Cheslett]

2 of us up for it too, provided the national motorway network behaves.
F'n'N.

Excellent!

[Mark Pearce]

Sorry Mark - I'd taken your name off the "definites" list in the light of your doubts about your fitness. It sounds as if you are now a little more optimistic so I'll add you back on.

Stitches in the finger came out on Monday.  Dressing coming off tomorrow, hopefully.  I'm planning to hit a few balls on Saturday to see how painful it is, so should know more after that.

[Tony_Muldoon]

We’ve booked The Queen’s Head from Saturday until Wednesday. Seems like a decent location.
We’re also currently looking at purchasing a wheeled gin palace (mobile home). If we go ‘down that road’ are there any decent camping places we could park at?
F.

EDIT: Now booked at the Kingscroft Guest House. Olde worlde Edwardian charm galore!

Just discovered our choice of accoms is veggie/vegan, but you know what? In the spirit of new experiences and trying hard not to be a couple of old gits, we’re not changing. The menus look fresh and tasty, lots of fruit (good for my colon!), only veggie sausages for brekkies, but worth a try!
Can always get our carnivorous tendencies satisfied at the golf clubs. Golfers’ menus are usually full of meaty treats!
F’n’N.

The current Irish and Lions No 8 has a new girlfriend who is a nutritionist and has convinced him of the benefits of a vegan diet. Cue Irish Newspaper heralding his selection for the first Lions test with the headline "Beware of Conan the Vegetarian!"


Play well.

[Marty Bonnar]

We’ve booked The Queen’s Head from Saturday until Wednesday. Seems like a decent location.
We’re also currently looking at purchasing a wheeled gin palace (mobile home). If we go ‘down that road’ are there any decent camping places we could park at?
F.

EDIT: Now booked at the Kingscroft Guest House. Olde worlde Edwardian charm galore!

Just discovered our choice of accoms is veggie/vegan, but you know what? In the spirit of new experiences and trying hard not to be a couple of old gits, we’re not changing. The menus look fresh and tasty, lots of fruit (good for my colon!), only veggie sausages for brekkies, but worth a try!
Can always get our carnivorous tendencies satisfied at the golf clubs. Golfers’ menus are usually full of meaty treats!
F’n’N.

The current Irish and Lions No 8 has a new girlfriend who is a nutritionist and has convinced him of the benefits of a vegan diet. Cue Irish Newspaper heralding his selection for the first Lions test with the headline "Beware of Conan the Vegetarian!"


Play well.

Does this mean The Baa-Baas will be renamed The Vee-Vees, or The Veg-Vegges???
 

[Duncan Cheslett]

Only a couple of days to go now - I can't wait!


Here is the itinerary;


ITINERARY by Duncan Cheslett, on Flickr

[Michael Graham]

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. We’re getting the train down from Edinburgh and due in to Buxton shortly before 18:00. We’ll head to the golf club unless there are different plans for a post round drink/dinner for those of you playing in the afternoon. Probably should have added my mobile number to the WhatsApp group.

[Thomas Dai]

Hope all involved have a wonderful time. Shame this year doesn’t fit in for son and heir and I. Fingers crossed for attendance next year.
Atb

[Marty Bonnar]

We might be struggling to make Saturday golf. Nance is desperately in need of new specs and we might be able to get them on Saturday morning, which would delay our departure from Bonnie Scotland. Will keep you posted as things develop.
F’n’N.

[ward peyronnin]

I do not want to project a negative stance but i want to report that my continuious optimism through thelast months has paid off with a brilliant tour of gardens, houses, and golf in England and iam so glad I stuck with it despite all the negative views. Thats why i may be known as the grinder in some golf circles. Sadly this self congratulation is tempered by the gaps in Buda from those who understandably played it safe butfor me the rewards have been worth the minimal hastles endured and the risks.


Sunningdale St George Hill and Swinly in that orderare worthy and with Heather showing spectacular right now; Woking is in another category but I may be in a small fraternity.


Hoping things are easier for this grand event nxt year


CHEZ Wardo

[Duncan Cheslett]

I've been doing a bit of early morning tweaking to the teams following confirmation of everyone's participation plans. The best I can come up with to balance roughly the numbers for each session is England "Nationals & Residents" vs The Rest of the World.

TEA[url=https://flic.kr/p/2mm7QKt]TEAMS by Duncan Cheslett, on FlickrMS[/url] by Duncan Cheslett, on Flickr

Around half of us will be playing at Cavendish this afternoon and should be back in the clubhouse by 6.30-7.00pm. I suggest that any Pests arriving in Buxton later this afternoon meet us at Cavendish around this time - maybe after checking in at your lodgings. Food and drink will be available to order from the menu.

A party of Pests led by Mark Pearce is dining at at the Buxton Brewery Tap down the road from the club and I plan on joining them there for a beer or two after eating at Cavendish. I can show anyone interested the way! Everything in Buxton is within walking distance of the club.

Anyone not on the list for today's non-BUDA game on the original MacKenzie Cavendish routing who decides they want to take part is more than welcome. Just get to Cavendish for 3pm. There's plenty of space and the green fee is only £22.

I hope others are as excited as I am! See you all later!

[Jason Topp]

I hope everyone is having a great time!

[Marty Bonnar]

2021 BUDA just finished. Here’s a few quick snaps to jog memories (and maybe elicit some envy!)
Buxton town is stunning:




Nice touch at entrance to Cavendish:





Couple of nice views at Cavendish:






From the terrace at Reddish Vale:



And, ehm, let’s not mention the score!
Great time, gents and ladies. Bring on 2022!
Cheers,
F.

[mike_malone]

Where and when does next year happen?


We have courses paid for already!

[Michael Whitaker]

Mike - we missed you guys. How is Jack?

[mike_malone]

Mike - we missed you guys. How is Jack?

Jack is fine. He has two stents instead of 90% blockage. He’s looking forward to next year.


As soon as Buda 2022 is clear we can decide how to schedule our Southport courses.

[John Mayhugh]

 Really sorry that I could not make it this year. Fortunately, although I missed seeing friends, I have been able to visit Cavendish several times and Reddish Vale once. Some of my memories from those trips:
 
Getting to Cavendish brings one into the gorgeous Peak District. I really want to spend more time exploring that area.
IMG_1318 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
peak district by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
IMG_1326 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
IMG_1321 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
Buxton was an attractive base, especially its Opera House.
IMG_1308 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
 
Cavendish is full of charm, from its old starter’s hut
IMG_1684 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
 
 
To textures like those on the 3rd
IMG_1611 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
IMG_1686 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
 
and all of the little details that make it a terrific example of why English golf is so special.
IMG_1619 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
 
DSC01794 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
DSC01795 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
DSC01780 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
 
 
Memories of Reddish Vale are fewer. It’s in a bit more urban environment
P1030466 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
But you forget about that when you tackle the hills and enjoy the serenity offered.
 
P1030546 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
P1030527 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
P1030568 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
It’s a long way down, but an even longer way up!!
P1030569 by john mayhugh, on Flickr
 
 
 
Looking forward to wherever we end up next year.

[Mike Hendren]

Results?


Stayed glued to the Golf Channel but no news.


Bogey

[Niall C]

Bogey


Lets just say that no one knew the scores until the final day, principally because no one had bothered to count them. As they say about the Olympics, its the taking part that counts 


Niall

[Mike Hendren]

Niall, sounds like my kind of party. By chance was alcohol consumed from a red Solo cup?


Cheers.


Bogey

[Tim Martin]

John Mayhugh-Terrific pictures!!!! The collection you provided is all I need to see to want to play both courses.

[John Mayhugh]

Tim,
That's very kind. England provides the magic, I just try to capture a bit of it.

[Marty Bonnar]

Results?


Stayed glued to the Golf Channel but no news.


Bogey

As the Director of Scorekeeping, it is my solemn duty to report the final tally as follows:
England and English Residents Select: 16 points
Rest of the World Select: 8 points.
Magnificent effort by all involved, just more magnificenter by the St George’s Cross Team.
Cheers,
F.

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