[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!

[Marty Bonnar]

Is there any chance we might need some more bodies? I’m fairly sure some of my mates (including some Archie types) would be interested.
F.

[Niall C]

Martin


That would be for the organiser to advise but I'd imagine if they can put on an American accent then they are in.


Niall

[Mike Leveille]

With the current travel restrictions, I am going to drop out.  Please use my deposit for drinks one night or however else the organizers see fit.

[Niall C]

It seems inevitable that a lot of our American cousins are going to have to pull out due to the uncertainty and difficulty organising a trip due to COVID. Many of those who have already had to pull out have generously offered that their deposit be added to the drinks kitty and while I greatly appreciate the gesture (who doesn't like drink being bought for them !), what I'd love to see is the deposit returned so that they can put it towards the cost of future trips to BUDA when hopefully we'll all have the pleasure of meeting up for a game.   


Niall

[Duncan Cheslett]

The "Powers That Be" (Tony Muldoon and myself) are in the process of compiling a definitive list of confirmed attendees at this year's BUDA.  This is not a straightforward task and it would be a great help if those on the following list could contact me with their attendance status and lodging arrangements. If you plan on being there for only part of the time or plan on only playing some of the rounds please let me know so that a master spreadsheet can be compiled.


Text or WhatsApp on +44 7720 285376 would be the preferred medium.


If you're not on this list don't fret - it's because you have already recently confirmed your attendence or non-attendence.

Lou Duran

David Herrick

Jack Weiner

David Davis

Michael Graham

Paul Graham

Enno Gerdes

Jack Branyan

Mike Malone

Philip Gawith

Jerry Kluger

Bill Gayne

Chris Handy

Steve Wilson

James Boon

Ben Stephens.

Finlay Pearce

Gregor Pearce

Joe Fairey

Adam Uttley

James Reader

Dave Thomas

Son of Thomas

I have been in contact with the clubs and they are looking forward to welcoming as many Pests as possible. I really want to get the numbers finalised by 31st July so please contact me over this weekend if at all possible.


Despite the continued travel problems and the inevitable reduction in numbers of overseas visitors this is shaping up to be a fabulous event and I'm really looking forward to early September!

[Duncan Cheslett]

Is there any chance we might need some more bodies? I’m fairly sure some of my mates (including some Archie types) would be interested.
F.

We can undoubtedly accommodate a few extra bodies. It would be great to have a full compliment of attendees. Please get in touch with me if you have someone who wants to part of BUDA

[Michael Graham]

Thanks Duncan,


Can’t be easy organising with all the moving parts this year. For our part Paul and I are in for the full shebang. Not sorted accommodation yet.


Michael

[Duncan Cheslett]

Thanks Duncan,


Can’t be easy organising with all the moving parts this year. For our part Paul and I are in for the full shebang. Not sorted accommodation yet.


Michael

Cheers Michael.


Yes, it does feel like I’m juggling eels (or herding cats)!


Looking forward to meeting you both. 👍

[Lou_Duran]

This is the first time I headed a list in quite some time.  Unfortunately, making the Buda this year does not look promising given the ongoing political posturing in both of our countries.


I am not worried about our CDC- as a vaccinated citizen I don't think they would jail me upon my return.  If the UK/Scotland removes the quarantine requirements and testing by mid-August, I will do my best to book a flight, rental car (if affordable), and lodging.  Should some of the attendees have safety concerns about overseas visitors, I'd welcome your comments via IM.  I suspect that in the next couple of weeks we'll be hearing opinions about the Son of Lambda and the need for a handful of boosters.

[Duncan Cheslett]

This is the first time I headed a list in quite some time.  Unfortunately, making the Buda this year does not look promising given the ongoing political posturing in both of our countries.


I am not worried about our CDC- as a vaccinated citizen I don't think they would jail me upon my return.  If the UK/Scotland removes the quarantine requirements and testing by mid-August, I will do my best to book a flight, rental car (if affordable), and lodging.  Should some of the attendees have safety concerns about overseas visitors, I'd welcome your comments via IM.  I suspect that in the next couple of weeks we'll be hearing opinions about the Son of Lambda and the need for a handful of boosters.

Lou,


I fully understand your position.


I don't think anyone has concerns about individual overseas visitors - or individual returning UK tourists. It is the hypothetical spectre of hoards of incomers infected with weird new variants overwhelming the borders which captures the public imagination and is manipulated so successfully by politicians.


If things settle down in the next few weeks you are very welcome. Like you however, I'm not holding my breath.

[Bill Gayne]

Duncan,


Please take me off the participant list. I was holding out hope that the travel situation was going to improve but that doesn't appear to be the case. Very disappointing going two years with out playing the links of the UK.


As always, thank you for organizing.


Bill

[Duncan Cheslett]

Duncan,


Please take me off the participant list. I was holding out hope that the travel situation was going to improve but that doesn't appear to be the case. Very disappointing going two years with out playing the links of the UK.


As always, thank you for organizing.


Bill

No worries Bill.


Maybe next year…

[Tony_Muldoon]

 
]Atttendees as at 25 07 21 – as far as latest contact shows

See Duncan’s post no 105 above. And please let us know if we’ve missed something or just get in touch.

Duncan
Jayne
Tony
 David Herrick
Jack Weiner   
Michael Graham
Paul Graham
Mike Whitaker   
Enno Gerdes   
Jack Branyan   
Mike Malone
Robin Hiseman
Niall Carlton
Jay Mickle   
Philip Gawith   
Jerry Kluger
Chris Handy
Steve Wilson  TBC.
 James Boon
Ben Stephens.
Mark Pearce
 Finlay Pearce    Tbc
 Gregor Pearce   Tbc
 Giles Payne
Conrad Gamble
Ward Peyronnin   
Bill Rogers
Adam Uttley   
James Reader   
Sterling Forsythe
Dai Thomas
Son of Dai
Sean Arble (18 a day)
Nancy Bonnar Martin Bonnar aka FBD
NO above   35
Also likely to play at least part  Nick Norton

Wavering? Please confirm as soon as you are sure.
Lou Duran 

Definitely   out   7no

David Davis
John Mayhugh
Mike Bogey Hendren.
Bill Gayne             
Jason Topp
Mike Leveille
Peter Shaw

[Tony_Muldoon]

I've been hoping someone more articulate than me might have said something to express the sadness of all this.


We only get so many chances to participate in great events and through no fault of our own we are being kept apart from people who's company we really enjoy and who we value meeting up with to share something we all have in common.  Buda is the keystone of my golfing year and the couple of times I've had to withdraw really hurt. Buda Cavendish will go ahead, but, like last year, it will be a Buda with an asterisk next to it. I'm convinced it will be great but not as great as it should have been.


Fully understand people making the tough decision not to travel and just fervently hope to see you all in 2022.


Be safe.

[mike_malone]

The two Jacks and I are hanging by a thread. We have air tickets which we can cancel at any time.


  I’m contacting the clubs tomorrow to get a feel for how late we can cancel.


   We don’t want to give up yet!!!

[Duncan Cheslett]

The two Jacks and I are hanging by a thread. We have air tickets which we can cancel at any time.


  I’m contacting the clubs tomorrow to get a feel for how late we can cancel.


   We don’t want to give up yet!!!

Mayday,


There is no need to contact the clubs - both are well aware of the situation and happy to work on the basis that “between 24 and 36” participants will be there.


You, the two Jacks, and Lou remain in the numbers until you make the decision to withdraw. Hopefully that won’t be necessary.

[mike_malone]

I mean the other clubs we play.

[Duncan Cheslett]

I mean the other clubs we play.

Ah, I see!


My apologies, but my head is up my ass at the moment! 

[Michael Whitaker]

I've been hoping someone more articulate than me might have said something to express the sadness of all this.


We only get so many chances to participate in great events and through no fault of our own we are being kept apart from people who's company we really enjoy and who we value meeting up with to share something we all have in common.  Buda is the keystone of my golfing year and the couple of times I've had to withdraw really hurt. Buda Cavendish will go ahead, but, like last year, it will be a Buda with an asterisk next to it. I'm convinced it will be great but not as great as it should have been.


Fully understand people making the tough decision not to travel and just fervently hope to see you all in 2022.


Be safe.

Very we’ll said, Tony.


It has been difficult not visiting with our friends. We’re all hoping that will change soon.

[David_Tepper]

Could be good news or could be wishful thinking:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-26/heathrow-ceo-sees-u-k-ready-to-let-in-vaccinated-americans

[mike_malone]

David,


Don’t tell me common sense may win the day.

[Marty Bonnar]

While the Naproxen is helping my painful arthritic hips and knee a lot, I still doubt if I am fit enough for 36-hole days. Can I see how the body is after 18 please?
Cheers,
F.

[Steve Wilson]

With deep regret I'm pulling the plug.  There's too much uncertainty and I'm cancelling all of my reservations.  Sorry. 


Maybe the money I save this year can be applied to an extended time in the UK and Europe next summer.   

[Duncan Cheslett]

Looks like quarantine for fully vaccinated visitors from the US has been lifted.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57999362

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