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:D after the success of the first meet near reading i think it would be good to have a regular get to gether of bushcrafters from the local area. it would be a good opportunety to share knowledge/skills . the area we will be using has a large variety of trees/plants so there should be plenty of things to do/practice.
if you are intrested pm me .:D :D
Lupus
Count me interested. Life is a little busy, but I would love to get out a little more. I was gutted not to get out for the Spring Moot or the local to Basingstoke one, so I must be due for a change of luck pretty soon :-)
c
Hi Mark,
Bit busy at moment with pending imprisonment......Wedding.
But yeah always up for a weekend out if they can be fit in.
:You_Rock_
Hi Mark,
Always interested to come down to your neck of the woods - will be happy to share any skills I have
Id like to come again too.
I had a great time the first time
Hi Mark
I would be interested as well!
Great site for a meet!:D
Cheers
Adam
Steve27752
22-06-2007, 23:15
I`m new to Bushcraft and I would be interested in finding out more.
Steve :D
bambodoggy
25-06-2007, 01:48
Would love to come along Mate, sorry I missed your last bash but I was away.
Many thanks,
Bam. :D
weekend_warrior
25-06-2007, 12:00
I'd be up for coming down too :D :D
Hi Mark,
It was good to meet you at the spring moot, only wish I could have made the meet.
Can you count me in for any future ones? Dates dependant of course :D
i'm very interested too. i've never been to any meets here
I'd be up for this too mate :)
Squidders
25-06-2007, 15:06
I also would like to come along if you'll have me :D
I have heard many good things
I'd be interested in a Weekend near Reading
regards
John
Id like to come again too.
I had a great time the first time:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Come on...share the joke? :confused:
Oh no, I think I share Jasons sense of humor :eek:
Greetings,
I would love to get in to Bushcraft and after watching on tv for some time i feel I need to get out there and get my hands dirty. Do you require a skill level for meets or would a complete beginner be allowed to come and learn?
next meet on 14/15th july , pm me :D
Sorry Mark no can do moveing in that weekend:(
to bad you can't make it mate looks like the weather will be better than on last meet.
still got room for more.:red: :red: :red:
and i thought it was a 'reading' group, ya'know these book club things are really popular!!!:lmao:
to all you coming this weekend i'm off down the site in a while so see you all down the site if you get lost give me a bell.:D
thanks to all who made it down this weekend i hope you had a good time(apart from falling in that muddy stream).:lmao: :lmao: and a big thankyou to jhon for cooking the phesant stew.:You_Rock_
the next meet will be on 17/18/19th august , if you can get down early friday morning i will be on site from 8 ish. i hope to see lots of nice spoons you have carved.
pm me as allways if intrested.:D
:puppy_dog
I told you that tree wouldn't take my weight.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Twas another great weekend and looking forward to the next.
Cheers Mate:You_Rock_ :
Godd to put a couple more faces to names etc.
Great to meet up with everyone and an excellent weekend.
Learnt lots. Don't go last, look before I leap & mind where the tree is falling :D
Oh yeah, learnt a lot of bushcrafti stuff too!
:beerchug:
LOL LOL
Guys I really wish I could have stayed the whole weekend. Thanks for having me along Mark, was good to catch up again.
Sorry I can't make the next one, but i'll be scuba diving in Thailand on those dates. :p
Adam, hope you haven't caused any damage from the fall, t'was amusing though, although the nettle stings didn't look so fun :(
Was a good laugh going foraging with you all, and was pretty cool finding the Devil's Bolete too.
See you out there soon.
Was a great meet. Cheers Mark
Can't make the next meet either, a week later and I'd be there in a shot!
Big thanks to 3please too, having a look at hammocks now!
bambodoggy
17-07-2007, 00:27
Thanks for having me down for the day, sorry if Sabre sprayed mud on any of you lol :D
Cheers,
Bam. :D
jason said hi to you all :nana: he's still not got computer working, i think he is missing everyone:(
Say hi to Jason, hope everything is going/gone well!
Andy, it was funny, but the only thing damaged really was the poor tree.:eek:the nettles tickled more than anything. I bet it never thought someone my weight was going to try walking across it.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Bam, thanks for sharing some knowledge and ideas, and Sabre provided some good entertainment as well.:lmao:
I am a definite for the next meet.
Adam
I thought it was a great attempt by Sabre to pull the tree out of the lake:lmao:
anyone up for a mooch this weekend:nana:
Hi there will try to make the next one or have one at mine.;)
glad to see you back on line Jason.
Hope everything went well!
Sounds like you had fun. Will be up for the next one.
PS. Mark - that insect balm worked really well
cheers
Hello fellow bushcrafters, I have at last managed to register and get on line. I would like to say a big thankyou to my new found bushcraft buddies for the way they have welcomed me into the group this year and for all their individual time and effort in showing me different bushcraft techniques. This would be Jason, Silverback, Lupus, Seorus, Aaron and 3Please. I feel as though I have learn't alot since April and look forward to learning alot more. Also looking forward to meeting up in August and cooking up the usual Saturday night slap up meal for all those in attendance (Hick!) regards Jon
Hello mate
Good to meet you again the other week, cracking stew :D
Should see you at the August meet too ;)
Andy
Silverback
27-07-2007, 07:45
Nice one Jon and welcome at last. I think I can do the whole shooting match next time Mark as I have missed the last two (even my missus is feeling s0rry for me :D ). I already have venison waiting in the freezer for the next meet that I am sure Pitkin should be able to perform some his culinary camfire magic on ;)
Regards
Dave
And you can tell us all about when you met Ray Mears round the back of the Wycombe Swan that night........
Ratel10mm
27-07-2007, 18:16
Count me in please?
Venison sounds the Bizo. I'll ask Ray if he wants to come to the next meet Aaron then you can see for yourself what a big boy he is! Hey Silverback two words spring to mind on the venison front ......Pitroast and spitroast..wadja reckon?
good to see you here Jon (it's about time) see you at the next meet.
:naughty:
:( :( :( :eek: :cussing: :nana: :beerchug: :rant: :puppy_dog :why:
What was that Jas? A bushcraft tutorial on how to find your way home after the pub shuts?
IF YOU ARE NOT LIVING LIFE ON THE EDGE..................THEN YOU ARE TAKING UP TOO MUCH ROOM!
gutted, i'm going to be on holiday for the next meet, shame its not a week later! damn!
Jonathan W
06-08-2007, 20:58
Hi
I live in Henley (I'm not a toff, promise) and I am keen to learn more about bustcraft from other enthusiasts. Could you please let me know when you'll be meeting next. Cheers
Oh I'm not a fan of forums so an email would be great (jpwhymark@yahoo.co.uk)
Thanks
Jon W
chas brookes
06-08-2007, 21:06
Hi Jonathan
welcome aboard, having been a fellow pumpy I do not think you need to learn any more about bustcraft :lmao: , but I do believe you would like to learn a little more about bushcraft.
I am sure the rest of the forum will make you most welcome
greenphotos
07-08-2007, 13:10
Hi,
I am new to the Forum. I would like to come along to one of these meets. Where abouts is it?
I live in Basingstoke and can't find places that are ok to build fires. Any ideas anyone?
Mark
Silverback
07-08-2007, 14:17
Venison sounds the Bizo. I'll ask Ray if he wants to come to the next meet Aaron then you can see for yourself what a big boy he is! Hey Silverback two words spring to mind on the venison front ......Pitroast and spitroast..wadja reckon?We have nailed the pit roast (hangi) now so I vote for spitroast at our next meet.
spitroast sounds good dave but who we going to get to turn the spit all day:( .
can everyone thinking of coming on next meet(17-18-19th aug)pm me to confurm as i need to know how many are coming cheers.:D :D :D
Venison sounds the Bizo. I'll ask Ray if he wants to come to the next meet Aaron then you can see for yourself what a big boy he is! Hey Silverback two words spring to mind on the venison front ......Pitroast and spitroast..wadja reckon?
Oooooo Mr Grimsdale!;)
still got room for more people , if you want to come to next weeks meet pm me.
cheers mark:D
I'm definately in for the whole show Lupus, on the menu this weekend will be Venison,Port, home made Sloe Gin and plenty of M&M's and I might even toss in a couple of magic tricks.Got some creations for your proffesional opinion, (seen as you are the bushcraft king of creations!) I been a carving and a stitching. Can bruv come this weekend he's done a stack of jerky for da boyz..........Jeese, we ain't gonna wanna go ome!
is a ok to bring your bro pitkin.
i'm thinking of setting a test for you all to identify 10 useful plants/trees or something.:lmao: :lmao:
Silverback
13-08-2007, 08:01
I once again am gonna have to pass due to other committments. I am basically screwed for any meets now until October :( :banghead:
is a ok to bring your bro pitkin.
i'm thinking of setting a test for you all to identify 10 useful plants/trees or something.:lmao: :lmao:
Why dont you just hide ten cadburys cream eggs around the camp it'll be more fun! Just kidding, sounds like fun, would also like to look for mushrooms and truffels.
HI, just registered as a new member.I was introduced by my old mate Jason Sears.I'll be coming to Lupus's this weekend to my first meet. I,ve always enjoyed the outdoors and am looking foreward to learning some outdoor skills.
Hi Newboy, looking forward to meeting you, any friend of Jason is a friend of ours
Can I come out to play as well please Mark;)
I'd better bring some extra beers
I'm totally gutted that I've got to bale out of this one :(
Things have come up that I can't really get out of. Have a good time all and see you again soon ;)
Another cracking weekend lads, big thank to Lupus for making it all possible and his wonderful inspriration for creativity. Thankyou to Jason for teaching us how to do a 'hangi'. Thankyou to Rod for showing us how to make a 'Bucksaw'. Great to meet Ratel 10mm and Newboy George, nice to see 3 Please as usual enjoyed your company and a big welcome to Stick our newest recruit hope you enjoyed yourself. Looking forward to the next one.
Cheers Mark for laying on a great weekend
Cheers Jon for the feast.
Good to see you all and meet some new folks.
cheers
thanks to everyone who made it to the meet i hope you all had a good time and learned some things. cheers Jon for the top quality food as always:You_Rock_ . it was good to see you all again especially Jason not seen you in ages mate.:D
Ratel10mm
20-08-2007, 21:49
Just came by to say thanks to everyone for a great weekend. Look forward to the next one! :D
anyone up for a mooch this weekend, i will be down the site from Friday night i know it's short notice but pm my by Friday midday and I'll sort out the details with you.:D
Ratel10mm
12-09-2007, 21:45
Sorry mate, we'll be in Cardiff watching Oz v. Wales.
I did a bit of BC on the way home tonight. Wife dropped me in town to get my supper (kebab). Well, walkingthrough the park I found a Birch tree with a branch pulled off. So one rough fork later... :D
Oddly enough, not one passer-by raised an eyebrow at my whittling! And by the river there are quite a few passers by. Maybe peeps around here haven't heard of the dangerous knife wielding maniacs abroad in our towns? ;) :rolleyes:
Threw the rubbish in a bin, but kept the bag & scored some tinder on the way home. :)
looking forward to this one Mark, see you Friday!
Mark,
If you guys are in no rush to shoot off, i'll pop down on the Sunday morning for a bit.
mark - great meet, thanks for arranging it and for doing the tree id
jason - nice to meet you finally, thanks for showing me how to use the bow drill
adam - great company again
got quite a few bits out of this weekend
another chance to use the hammock with some good setup pointers
practise axe skills a bit with some useful tips from mark
tree and plant id. sure i've forgotten it already!
bow drill, was superb
think that's it but most prob forgotten something
Jonathan W
17-09-2007, 18:04
Hello
I live in Henley (mobile 0785 6868719) give us a shout next time you're out and about. I'd love to meet up with people with similar interets and learn from them.
Cheers
Jonathan
cheers for a top day see you on the 29th at swyns;) ;)
the next meet will be on the weekend of 13/14th October , i will be on site from Friday night .
pm me if your interested (as always).:D
is no one up for coming out next weekend? looks like it's just me and the legendary beast then.:( :( :( :werd: :nutkick:
Going to try to get there
Hi Mark, Thankyou for the invitation but its SWMBO's birthday on Thurs which means we be going out on Sat night. Did make a suggestion about candles on Bannock but it went down like Tick infested Henessey Hammock so I'll have to sit this one out. Could send Pizza's to woods on Sat night for you so that none of you starve. Hope you all have fun look forward to seeing you on the next one.
to bad you can't make this one pitkin, hope you can make it Jason got lots of shrooms to identify round the site i found some amethyst deceivers to day.
i think it's sad that more people don't get out round here .you and i have sorted out woods so that people can get out and practice there skills and learn to be more at home out doors . we have a Passion for bushcraft and want to make it available to every one, an opportunity to meet like minded people and share skills and knowledge.
it seems to me that out of the thousands of registered people on here very thew get out there and actually do bushcraft.:rant: :soapbox: :sigh:
The Joker
06-10-2007, 21:15
to bad you can't make this one pitkin, hope you can make it Jason got lots of shrooms to identify round the site i found some amethyst deceivers to day.
i think it's sad that more people don't get out round here .you and i have sorted out woods so that people can get out and practice there skills and learn to be more at home out doors . we have a Passion for bushcraft and want to make it available to every one, an opportunity to meet like minded people and share skills and knowledge.
it seems to me that out of the thousands of registered people on here very thew get out there and actually do bushcraft.:rant: :soapbox: :sigh:
OK.....OK.....You've convinced me.;)
Would this be the weekend of the 13/14 of oct if so I would love to come Mark, about time I did really.:D
The Joker
06-10-2007, 21:24
Doh.................I just read the rest of the thread tis that weekend then.
If poss I would like to come:D
Hi Mark, I was hoping to come over for all of Saturday, but I have an appointment in the early afternoon. I may try to come over for the later half of Saturday and overnight, or I will pop up again Sunday morning.
Id love to come, but im tied up with work as usual
to bad you can't make this one pitkin, hope you can make it Jason got lots of shrooms to identify round the site i found some amethyst deceivers to day.
i think it's sad that more people don't get out round here .you and i have sorted out woods so that people can get out and practice there skills and learn to be more at home out doors . we have a Passion for bushcraft and want to make it available to every one, an opportunity to meet like minded people and share skills and knowledge.
it seems to me that out of the thousands of registered people on here very thew get out there and actually do bushcraft.:rant: :soapbox: :sigh: Ray mears watching. armchair sitting. all the gear and no idea .sad to say thats the way folk are, or is it that they are in love with the idea :confused:
Whoops, I need to keep an eye on this thread :( I wouldn't have been able to make the whole weekend anyway, but dropping in to say hello would have been nice.
I did previously say its unlikely i'll be able to make it but I think I've managed to wangle it, so i'll be there. Prob sat late morning, early afternoon to sunday sometime
I'd like to try making some cordage, nettle and spruce root possibly
Also, if there's any chance Mark, I'd like to have a go at making a small kuksa. Is there any wood about that I can use? And some pointers would be good
Would also like to get some tinder type fungi if poss, cramp ball and horse hoof etc
oh yeah, i'd like to try making pine pitch
i appreciate the list is long but thought it might be nice to get some ideas in ahead of the time. praying its not raining!!!!
oh yeah, i got a hex fly now so wanna try that out, along with my new bungees.
Ben your going to be busy this weekend with all them things you want to do.
nettle cord,spruce roots,wood for kuksa, no problem but we will have to look quite hard to fined some cramp balls not got much ash round the site and as for tinder fungus Ive never found any round here but it don't hurt to look.
see you Saturday mate.
people coming this weekend so far.
me
mat
Ben
Andy
joker
Jason ( going to a DO )
Aaron
Jonathan w
litefoot
come on you lot there must be more of you out there. tell the wife your leaving her chuck your job in give the kids and pets to your neighbour and get out there.
excellent, cheers mark. looking forward to it
Can I come out to play please Mark will defo be there Saturday night:rolleyes:
Silverback
09-10-2007, 08:16
I am at Thetford on a St. Hubert's training weekend unfortunately but ave a goodun :)
Ratel10mm
09-10-2007, 11:03
I'll be there for sure.
Could someone lend me a tarp? If not I'll bring my tent.
And some advice about keeping warm in a hammock in October would be handy too! ;)
Hi Mark,
Sorry I can't make it due to family commitments. Thank you for the invitation though and have a pleasant weekend.
Cheers.
Swyn.
shame you cant make it Dave and swyn will catch you at the next one.
yes you can come to play Aaron.
mat i got a spare tarp but its not very big, all you need to keep warm in your hammock is a good sleeping bag and ground mat oh and maybe a bottle of whiskey.:D
Next excuse for not attending. Not a wedding this time but the Bushcraft Leadership course.
One day guys, one day.
Have a good one.
George
not another missed weekend george you will have to let me know when your next free and I'll sort a meet just for you. :banghead:
litefoot
11-10-2007, 19:58
I know it`s a bit late in the day,but can you squeeze me in this weekend,as it were.Delicate negotions with her indoors have been on going and have resulted in her being locked in the cellar until Sunday night;) this does now mean I can come out to play from early Saturday.If this is ok can you pm me with a postcode if poss and some directions for when I get nearby and your phone no. may be a good idea as well in case I get a bit stuck.
Regards Andy.
The Joker
11-10-2007, 20:57
Because of my ******* work I'll be along first thing sat morning...
Cheers Mark
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to bad jason, you go to your DO and we will all be chilling down the woods doing bushcrafty things .:nana: :nana: :nana: :( :( :( :( :( :(
I cant come due to work commmitments as usual.
Ill try and make it next time
I can't make this weekend, but as I grew up in Reading I'd be interested in meeting up with you guys at some point.
G
The Joker
14-10-2007, 17:02
Well just got home.......What a really great weekend Thank you Mark.
And was really great meeting some new faces and of course seeing some old friends.
Thanx everyone for a great weekend.:D
cheers everyone for coming over this weekend . i hope you all had a good time .
it was good to see some new faces(Jon you now have a new study group to Analise, what with knife and door fetishes i think you could write a book on the mentality of bushcrafters):togo: :27:
Pete i hope your tarp was dry before you packed it or it might start to smell:lmao: was it the Left or right side that got wet
Jonathan W
14-10-2007, 18:56
Hi fellas. Thanks for a fab weekend, I really enjoyed myself and, perhaps more importantly, I learnt some stuff too. I hope to be invited to future events. A bit thanks and soggy hug to Mark for the invite, tha banock and the hospitality. If Pete could send me the details of his huge, massive, and impressive tarp, I'd be grateful. I've also read that the hamock underblanket has at last found a commercial supplier and will be available soon. That is good news.
Thanks again guys and I hope to see you again.
Jonathan (I really do need to come up with a more imaginative 'handle')
litefoot
14-10-2007, 19:14
Cheers for the weekend Mark,enjoyed it no end.Just managed to get home before my left hand siezed up completly.Good to see some new (to me)people.
Regards Andy.
Was good to catch up guys and meet Andy and Jon too. Gutted I could only get down for the day again.
Mark the Amethyst's are drying out as I type, no idea if they will dry well or not. But will be interesting to try. Saw a couple of Parasols coming up on our way out, about 50m from that back gate on the right as you walk towards it, in the 'ditch' that runs along the track. Really good eating, beat up an egg and brush it over them and coat in toasted breadcrumbs and fry.
See you in a few weeks.
The Joker
15-10-2007, 00:34
I forgot to say thank you to Mark for my knife strop he made me and for setting up the camp with the parachute, seats and removing the weekends rubbish.
Top man cheers mate:D
litefoot
15-10-2007, 09:11
Yes me too,thanks for the knife strop Mark,top work as usual.:)
Andy.
Ditto on everything said so far!
Cheers for the strop Mark and setting up the weekend. Nice to meet more people, was a good meet. Been carving out a bit more of the kuksa last night while watching tv, got a really nice blister coming up on my right hand!
Meant to get a copper or two off you Mark, giving a knife without exchange of shrapnel is bad luck!
I've got some photos to post up, will do so when I get the chance
Ben will sort you out some coins when i next see you.i completely forgot on Sunday.
:11doh:
Ratel10mm
19-10-2007, 11:58
Thanks for a great day out lads. Sorry I was stuck with day only, but at least I made it for more than an hour this time!!
It was nice to see some old faces, & meet new ones. Glad you found us Jon.
ATB
Matt
Right - as promised, some pics of the last meet. Sorry its taken so long, just got back from the Lake District and uploaded all the photos at the same time
The communal set up
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My set up
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc310.jpg
Some random shots from where I was perched during the day
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Some evening shots
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The next day
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc328.jpg
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And some pics of my project – a kuksa
Having been split
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc315.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc316.jpg
The trimmed using my saw and axe
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc320.jpg
Following some whittling
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc327.jpg
And finished! It’s a bit rough but I like it like that, still haven’t used it!
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc391.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/ben_p1/abc392.jpg
Wow - having looked at those I've realised how bad they are! Sorry, next time i'll try and be more steady, i guess its because its pretty dark there and the flash doesn't light much up so the exposure times are longer than usual
litefoot
26-10-2007, 19:15
They look ok to me Ben,bring it all back.I finished my kuksa as well,have look at in the DIY forum.
See you next time Andy.
Ben cool pics BUT i think your camera is broken. it makes me look like a fat skinhead wearing green.:( :( :(
it's all right Ben your camera is working OK i just looked in the mirror:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Biddlesby
27-10-2007, 16:10
Hey guys, I'm in Oxford at the mo so I should be able to pop over to the next meet. Got no kit here (isn't that what bushcraft is all about?) but would be good to get away from the academia for a while :22:.
if your not up to much and need a break from the inlaws or screeming kids then i will be having a meet on the weekend between christmas and new year.:beerchug: :240:
pm me if your intrested as allways.:D
mark
if your not up to much and need a break from the inlaws or screeming kids then i will be having a meet on the weekend between christmas and new year.:beerchug: :240:
pm me if your intrested as allways.:D
markBARHUMBUG:eek:
won't be making that one i'm afraid, bad timing!
if your not up to much and need a break from the inlaws or screeming kids then i will be having a meet on the weekend between christmas and new year.:beerchug: :240:
pm me if your intrested as allways.:D
mark
Not sure what I'm doing over Christmas yet, but I might take you up on that one. If so, I'll PM you.
G
if your not up to much and need a break from the inlaws or screeming kids then i will be having a meet on the weekend between christmas and new year.:beerchug: :240:
pm me if your intrested as allways.:D
mark
Think I might be on call that weekend. Otherwise might be able to make it over.
See you soon.
Check out the state of my receding hairline! (or 'widows peak' as my other half tactfully refers to it)
Ho hum time to start shaving my head;)
i know what you mean Aaron,me hair is retreating so much ,i got the classic tennis ball going on thats why i keep it so short.
i think Ben was having a laugh with those pics. have you see Pete's belly:lmao:
The Joker
01-11-2007, 19:57
i know what you mean Aaron,me hair is retreating so much ,i got the classic tennis ball going on thats why i keep it so short.
i think Ben was having a laugh with those pics. have you see Pete's belly:lmao:
Thats not my belly..................Thats where I far-ted and inflated my Swanni:eek: :nana:
litefoot
01-11-2007, 22:29
I`d be up for that Mark,look forward to it.
Andy.
any more up for the weekend of 29/30 Th December.
just a chill out in the woods after all the rushing about up to Christmas.:morpheus: :D
to all that PMed me yes it is at the new site we used last time, the old site is to wet and to far for just a chill out meet . see you there.
i will be there friday nite as always.:D :lmao:
Ratel10mm
21-12-2007, 13:30
I'll see if I can get permission. :)
litefoot
01-01-2008, 20:58
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd92/flexo1/DSCF0239.jpghttp://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd92/flexo1/DSCF0247.jpgThanks to Mark for a chilled out weekend,nice to see Mat again,hope you made it out of the woods in the dark!
Mark the olympics are later this year,if throwing up was a recognised sport then you would be gold medal potential! I was a bit worried about you at one point,hope you are better now.
Andy.
cheers Andy and Matt for coming over . was a nice chill out till Sunday morning(Ive not felt that sick for a long time).
cant say thanks enough to Andy for helping pack up and carry me tent back:You_Rock_ .
Ratel10mm
02-01-2008, 22:33
Thanks guys. :) It was good to get out, albeit for just a few hours.
I didn't see any wildlife on the way out this time, but I did get quite a lot muddier than on the way in!
Sorry you were sick Mark, hope you're better mate.
Happy new year! :)
the next meet of the reading bushcraft group will be on the weekend of 16/17th Feb.
would be good to see some new faces at this one(not that I'm fedup with the regulars).
PM me if your interested:D
I am up for a meet up that weekend:red:
litefoot
11-01-2008, 22:41
Will be in touch Lupus.
Andy.:)
hmmm, not sure.
1 - there might be a BB Spyderco meet in Leeds
2 - more importantly, its Valentine's weekend, always makes it more tricky!!
itching to get out again though
Hi Mark,
Will see how I'm fixed, Ben's point is well made re Valentines weekend (:sad6: ), but would love to have a bimble in your neck of the woods
cheers
i forget that you lot with partners got to keep um happy.:banghead:
hows the weekend before suit every one, 9/10 th Feb?:D
i forget that you lot with partners got to keep um happy.:banghead:
hows the weekend before suit every one, 9/10 th Feb?:D:lmao: :22:
9/10 works much better for me!
Just found out the BB meet is on the 16th and is only for 1 day so can hopefully square that with the other half because I'm around on Friday night and Sunday. Also means I can make the meet - Happy days! Got a bit more kit I want to try out
Count me in!
Silverback
14-01-2008, 21:29
I can do 9/10th but not the following weekend. I can provide my usual contribution of fur based nourishment and possibly a nice bit of boned and rolled munty for the dutch oven :D
As all ways looking foreward to this;)
looks like the 9/10th will be the one then.
thanks for the offer of the Bunny's and Bambi Dave, will sort out the numbers nearer the time.
i was thinking of doing a wild food walk to see how much we can fined at this time of year.
any ideas for things people want to do or practice put um up and i will see what we can do.
all we need now are more bushcrafters. come on stop watching those DVDS on how to do it, and get out there and DO IT!!!!!! :beerchug:
Can we make some readmace dolls:p
Hi Mark,
9th 10th is better for me too. Will confirm in due course
cheers
Hi Mark
I should be on for that weekend.
MIght even get round to making that chair, if I can find any wood there??;)
wouldn't mind testing out the MIOX as well and a gypsy well perhaps?
Be interesting to see some new people braving the elements!
Well if our organic, free-range butcher is coming it sounds like Saturday night's food should be good. I'll bring down some potatoes and some foil and we can stick them in the embers of the fire to go with.
Just an idea at this stage, do you have any live badger sets up there Mark?
Ben there are a couple of sets in the area, i will have a look to see which one is most active before the meet.
i have not stayed out to watch the badgers yet but i have watched some fox cubs playing on an old set.:D
Ratel10mm
17-01-2008, 22:45
Sorry lads, it's unlikely that I can make this one as I'll be at the BB meet in Leeds the next weekend.
Silverback
18-01-2008, 09:14
Please note I will be bringing previously prepared rabbit with me this time so there will be no prep work. hoping to do some hand drill :)
Ben there are a couple of sets in the area, i will have a look to see which one is most active before the meet.
i have not stayed out to watch the badgers yet but i have watched some fox cubs playing on an old set.:D
Don't know how much interest there will be from everyone else and frankly if its tipping it down I don't think i'll want to sit around in the rain, but I've never done it (never seen a live badger in the flesh in fact)
hoping to some hand drill
Show off :D
any more interested in the meet on 9/10th Feb.
Dave said he can cook his very special rabbit in cider,mustard and cream sauce.
if you want Saturday diner we will all chip in toward the ingredients. please post your interest here by the 4th at the latest so Dave can get the Bunny's.
cheers mark:D
Hello chaps.
I will hopefully be able to make it over for Saturday afternoon and Sunday. So put me down as a Yes for coming and dinner please :)
See you soon.
A.
Hi Mark,
I'm in for definite. What time can I rattle up on Friday?
cheers
Rod i will be around from midday Friday . if you want you can come over earlier and set your stuff up and have a mooch . :D
Yeah, sounds good matey. Will let you know early next week.
cheers
Hi guys
No I am not ignoring you all. You just keep meeting when Phil and I are on the Woodcraft course. Again it starts on the 7th and finishes on the 11th.
Could have made the following weekend but maybe, just maybe (if the new baby allows) in the next couple of months. Miss all you lot, strange that must be sentiment from lack of sleep.
Have a good weekend and hopefully catch up soon.
George
Silverback
30-01-2008, 13:39
All being well Mark, I will be at yours for Friday - can you PM a grid ref for the camp site so I don't need to prat about with a mobile when I get there? :D.
With regards to the Saturday scoff I am going to need to start firming up on numbers now so I will use this post to start the list. I only need to know if you are eating on Saturday night so I can aquire all the necessary ingredients. I MUST stress that if you are not on the list you will NOT be guaranteed a meal and need to see whats left in the trough after the rest have fed (past experience suggests you will be able to see your face in the bottom of the trough at this stage :lmao: ). If you are attending and wishing to eat but are not on the list PM me on or before the 4th Feb. I am working on the basis of 2 rabbits between 3 people and the appropriate amount of spuds/mix for the creamy mash and herb dumplings!
List so far
Silverback
Jasons
Rod
Lupus
Benp1
Andyn
Please sir, can I have some:puppy_dog If I could blag a lift Dave I will help carry the scoff over
Silverback
Jasons
Rod
Lupus
Benp1
Andyn
Aaron
food sounds great, looking forward to this (yes am defo coming. prob getting there late friday evening)
Dave, I've PMd you with the site location, how that works. Mark can probably talk you in, so can I if you need it, though Mark is obviously a better choice!
I was going to bring spuds for roasting in foil in the embers of the fire. Doesn't sound like it will be necessary now. Am happy to bring/do them anyway or alternatively bring some ingredients if thats useful. Perhaps I could think about a bushcraft dessert?
Let me know
Silverback
30-01-2008, 14:52
Please sir, can I have some:puppy_dog If I could blag a lift Dave I will help carry the scoff over
Silverback
Jasons
Rod
Lupus
Benp1
Andyn
AaronYes mate of course on both counts - I will speak to you later re. arrangements for Friday
Ben - dessert sounds like a good plan :) have PM'd you regarding the meet site.
hmmm, i'll have a think about dessert! I've replied with more detailed instructions. Hopefully they'll work. Aaron know's the way in as well though
Hi guys, i'm a definate for the weekend. May even be able to come down on the friday, depending on work commitments.
Is it going to be in the normal place? As I may walk in from the back.
p.s any objections if i bring a mate along if he can make it?
Hi guys
No I am not ignoring you all. You just keep meeting when Phil and I are on the Woodcraft course. Again it starts on the 7th and finishes on the 11th.
Could have made the following weekend but maybe, just maybe (if the new baby allows) in the next couple of months. Miss all you lot, strange that must be sentiment from lack of sleep.
Have a good weekend and hopefully catch up soon.
George
Cheers George :beerchug:
any more for next weekend?
i will be around from 8 AM Friday now(got the day off).
Ben one badger set is quite active at the moment , was lot of fresh tracks form last night.:D
litefoot
03-02-2008, 21:08
Are you teasing me?
Litefoot.:)
Ben one badger set is quite active at the moment , was lot of fresh tracks form last night.:D
Excellent. Dave, fancy bringing the gun down? :D Just playing. I'm up for having a gander if others are but don't want to dictate what we do, particularly if others aren't interested.
I'm really up for this now, I prob won't get there till after 9pm on Friday, gotta come home after work and then drive down.
I was going to get clever with dessert but I'll just bring some mini muffins down!
Silverback
05-02-2008, 09:50
Ok a quick update on Saturday's grub - I have 6 rabbits prepped for 7 people. I am going to cook everything with the exception of the dumplings on Thursday night. The rabbit meat will be kept separate from the sauce and will be reheated over the fire in the sauce whilst also cooking the dumplings. The creamy mash will only require heating up and 'refluffing' :naughty: as I will cook that in advance also. Everything will be refrigerated until I set off on Friday (Do you have a fridge I can transfer the stuff into Mark?) - The cost of the meal will be £4.00 per head to cover the ingredients; I hope that is acceptable with everyone :)
Dave if i cant fit it all in me fridge then i got a cool box with lots of ice packs:D
Wow mark you have a fridge in your woods how cools that :p
Silverback
07-02-2008, 02:19
Might be a good idea if we coordinate the food we are bringing so we don't end up with the usual 300 sausages and 2 eggs :lmao:
I will bring three dozen free range eggs with me so nobody bring any of their own as there will be plenty to go round :)
Cheers
Dave
litefoot
07-02-2008, 12:13
Lads,have a great weekend .I`m starting to get bit twitchy because I can`t get out this time.
Enjoy Andy.:)
Hope you all have a great weekend looking forward to seeing everybody soon
Hey guys, was great to catch up on Saturday, sorry I couldnt stay the whole weekend - but hey ho.
Thanks very much to Dave for putting on the top notch food for dinner and obviously to Mark for hosting us.
See you all soon I hope.
Andy.
Thanks for the meet chaps. Good food and good company, really enjoyed it
Weather was a result as well
was good to see you all again, six weeks is far to long between meets.
if any ones up for a mooch between meets pm me and we can sort something out.
cheers mark:D
litefoot
03-03-2008, 11:59
Had great time this weekend with Adam and Mark,a real treat to be able to chill out in the woods.Thanks to Mark for organising and providing little projects to keep us busy around the fire.
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:You_Rock_
Litefoot.
your welcome mate.was a good weekend shame we didn't get to see the badgers but theres always next time.
i cant wait to see the kuksa you make from that large burr after all the sawing it took to get it off the tree.
:D
the next meet is on the 29/30th march.
pm me if your interested:D
Ratel10mm
17-03-2008, 19:10
AARRGHHH!!!!!! I'll be at Owen's that weekend!!!
:MAD:
sorry mate cant make it helping George with some bcc
OK looks like a lot of people will be busy that weekend so i will sort a date in early April.
I'm still going down the site that weekend so give me a shout if you want to come out .:D
Cheers big ears:nutkick: :p
your welcome noddy:twak:
hows the 12/13th April suit everyone:approve:
Ratel10mm
18-03-2008, 21:56
OK at the moment mate. :D
your welcome noddy:twak:
hows the 12/13th April suit everyone:approve:
:D I'll be on Islay that week, so i'm only half upset I can't make it. :D
Hope to see you some time soon after that.
the weekend you previously mentioned would have been out so the new dates are looking much better!
anyone up for next weekend or are you holding on till the april meet?:D
Silverback
28-03-2008, 18:06
I have had to miss another meet due to work commitments, so I have by default, secured a pass for this one (12th and 13th April) - count me in mate :D
nice one Dave not seen you for ages. i hope to have a new toy to show you at the next meet if all goes well as your as much of a kit junkie as i am.
its just me and lightfoot this weekend, only one night out ,but much needed I'm getting a bit twitchy without me fix of sleeping out.:D :umbrella:
anyone intrested in the next meet on 12/13th april put your name up or pm me please.
thanks mark:D
I'd like to come along mark would be great to see you all again, things getting better my end, feel ready to get back into the saddle.
Hi Mark,
Yep, definitely in will arrive on Friday eve I think (after I finish work - yes I have a new job ;-) )
Any chance we could maybe do some plaster casting of prints? Weather depending of course
cheers mate
that sounds good rod. will be interesting to see how many different ones we can get.
any one else got anything they want to try out at the next meet?
i have just got hold of a swag from the Aussie shop. going to test it out see how suited it is for bushcraft. will put up a review when i have used it a bit.
have any of you chaps got smaller(ish) size tarps that you wouldn't mind bringing along so i can have a looksy. i have a hex fly and another 3x3 job which are all pretty big and relatively heavy. i'm trying to go lightweight at the moment with my backpacking kit so would like to see how much use a smaller one would be.
i won't sleep under it or need it, it would just be useful to see how useful it is when pitched and what the area underneath is like in different configurations.
if not then its no big deal, would just be an ideal opportunity
cheers
Ratel10mm
04-04-2008, 07:24
I'll be there. It'll be my last BC meet before we emigrate. :C
ok if you want some bunnies for sat dinner you need to put it up here ASAP as dave will be getting um wednesday night. or its self service .
cheers mark
Silverback
07-04-2008, 19:16
Here is the deal boys - I will bring the rabbits and dumplings but will post up the remainder of the ingredients for a wicked stew. All those that want to eat should amend the list with their name beside an ingredient or utencil and bring it along, simple as that. Keep your receipts and we will all throw in to cover the cost of the meal - here goes
Ingredients
8 wild rabbits SILVERBACK
16 Herb Dumplings SILVERBACK
1000g salt pork, pancetta or bacon BEN
4 large onions PABLO
12 large carrots PABLO
16 celery sticks PABLO
8 bay leaves PABLO
4 sprigs of thyme PABLO
2 litres cider medium or dry but not sweet AARON
Jar of honey LUPUS
Salt and freshly ground black pepper PABLO
2 bags potatoes suitable for mash LUPUS
Butter LUPUS
Full fat milk PABLO
Utencils
Potato peeler SILVERBACK
Stew pot SILVERBACK
Frying pan PITKIN
Hand held whisk SILVERBACK
Potato masher SILVERBACK
Large pot for potatoes PITKIN
Put up portable table SILVERBACK
Ladle SILVERBACK
Tongs SILVERBACK
This will obviously only work if you remember to bring what you have committed to. If successful this will be an excellent way of putting together some seriously fine fayre with contributions from everyone - let's see how it goes :)
Regards
Dave (Silverback)
great idear dave , looks like we will be eating well.
Ingredients
8 wild rabbits SILVERBACK
16 Herb Dumplings SILVERBACK
1000g salt pork, pancetta or bacon
4 large onions
12 large carrots
16 celery sticks
8 bay leaves
4 sprigs of thyme
2 litres cider medium or dry but not sweet
Jar of honey LUPUS
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bags potatoes suitable for mash LUPUS
Butter LUPUS
Full fat milk
Utencils
Potato peeler SILVERBACK
Stew pot SILVERBACK
Frying pan LUPUS maruka ok?
Hand held whisk SILVERBACK
Potato masher SILVERBACK
Large pot for potatoes
Put up portable table SILVERBACK
Ladle SILVERBACK
Tongs SILVERBACK
You've forgotten the flowery apron!
S.:D :D :D
Silverback
07-04-2008, 20:18
Nice one Mark got your message (I was putting the kids to bed ;) ) - The murika might be a tad small as we need to fry the pancetta/bacon then use the fat for softening the onion and browning the rabbit - there will be a lot of fat from the pancetta etc.
I shall be fashioning an apron from birch bark - this is bushcraft after all :rolleyes:
Being a culinary idiot, I'll just bring what I can pronounce
8 wild rabbits SILVERBACK
16 Herb Dumplings SILVERBACK
1000g salt pork, pancetta or bacon
4 large onions PABLO
12 large carrots PABLO
16 celery sticks PABLO
8 bay leaves PABLO
4 sprigs of thyme PABLO
2 litres cider medium or dry but not sweet
Jar of honey LUPUS
Salt and freshly ground black pepper PABLO
2 bags potatoes suitable for mash LUPUS
Butter LUPUS
Full fat milk
Utencils
Potato peeler SILVERBACK
Stew pot SILVERBACK
Frying pan LUPUS maruka ok?
Hand held whisk SILVERBACK
Potato masher SILVERBACK
Large pot for potatoes
Put up portable table SILVERBACK
Ladle SILVERBACK
Tongs SILVERBACK
8 wild rabbits SILVERBACK
16 Herb Dumplings SILVERBACK
1000g salt pork, pancetta or bacon
4 large onions PABLO
12 large carrots PABLO
16 celery sticks PABLO
8 bay leaves PABLO
4 sprigs of thyme PABLO
2 litres cider medium or dry but not sweet AARON
Jar of honey LUPUS
Salt and freshly ground black pepper PABLO
2 bags potatoes suitable for mash LUPUS
Butter LUPUS
Full fat milk AARON
Utencils
Potato peeler SILVERBACK
Stew pot SILVERBACK
Frying pan LUPUS maruka ok?
Hand held whisk SILVERBACK
Potato masher SILVERBACK
Large pot for potatoes
Put up portable table SILVERBACK
Ladle SILVERBACK
Tongs SILVERBACK
Silverback
08-04-2008, 08:43
Excellent response so far (thanks Lupus Pablo and Aaron). Mark I am going to keep the request for a frying pan as I think the Murika will be too shallow to hold all the fat in.
We still require:
1000g salt pork, pancetta or bacon
Frying pan
Large Pot for the Potatoes
I don't know the numbers due for this weekend, looks like a lot of food, but I'm a 2, me plus a mate i'm bringing along - his first bushcraft experience. Will that affect dinner?
Actually, please can someone confirm definite numbers, I have a funky idea for dessert...
A kilo?! Sounds excellent. I'll get that, more likely bacon than pancetta/salt pork
Don't have a frying pan or large pot suitable for this I'm afraid so can't help there
Dave, if we're having mash do you want me to get some cream/garlic/salt/pepper etc?
8 wild rabbits SILVERBACK
16 Herb Dumplings SILVERBACK
1000g salt pork, pancetta or bacon BEN
4 large onions PABLO
12 large carrots PABLO
16 celery sticks PABLO
8 bay leaves PABLO
4 sprigs of thyme PABLO
2 litres cider medium or dry but not sweet AARON
Jar of honey LUPUS
Salt and freshly ground black pepper PABLO
2 bags potatoes suitable for mash LUPUS
Butter LUPUS
Full fat milk AARON
Utencils
Potato peeler SILVERBACK
Stew pot SILVERBACK
Frying pan
Hand held whisk SILVERBACK
Potato masher SILVERBACK
Large pot for potatoes
Put up portable table SILVERBACK
Ladle SILVERBACK
Tongs SILVERBACK
Silverback
08-04-2008, 13:50
I don't know the numbers due for this weekend, looks like a lot of food, but I'm a 2, me plus a mate i'm bringing along - his first bushcraft experience. Will that affect dinner? Shouldn't do no - 2 rabbits between 3 people I reckon so enough for 12
Dave, if we're having mash do you want me to get some cream/garlic/salt/pepper etc? If its not too much bother Ben, yes. I will stand Aaron down on the milk ;)
Still looking for a frying pan and pot for the spuds people :)
Will make a nice change to be eating while you can still see to cook :D
people coming this weekend so far.
rod
lupus
silverback
Ben +1
Pablo
Aaron
Paul w
ratel 10mm
pitkin+2???
seoras
joker
if Ive missed you off shout out or no dinner.
OK fkowery apron bushcrafters i shall bring frying pan and large pot for spuds and anything else required for the event will ring Mark on Friday A.M. for any other requirements look forward to seing you all this weekend shall also bring three year old home made wine HO HO HO! DRINK IT IF YOU DARE! Can also bring a gallon of Sloe Gin (not that anyone will want it of course)
:beerchug:
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:red: :red: :red:
:red: :red: :red:
Silverback
08-04-2008, 22:27
That's it folks :D Pitkin the superstar's contribution completes the requirements for the scoff up :red:
Don't forget to save your receipts so I can tot up the total cost of the meal and split it accordingly
Should be a goodun! :beerchug:
this sounds like its going to be a good meet, nice one
The Joker
09-04-2008, 21:32
If I can get a pass, any room for a small one.........OK, OK slightly larger one;)
sorry tengu we are full , cant have any more.
Silverback
10-04-2008, 02:06
Just got back from gathering the main ingredients for Saturday :D
Does anybody want to do prep? if so shout here and I will bring these along as is (eight of em), otherwise I will skin and joint later today (was going to type tomorrow then realised it IS tomorrow :p )
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Ratel10mm
10-04-2008, 06:33
I'd like to prep please Dave.
If I'm too late to be included for the food, let me know & I'll supply my own.
As the food side is all sorted, I'll bring some rum & I think I have some whisky as well. :)
Edit: I have a staying out pass!!! :D
Silverback
10-04-2008, 11:22
No worries I will bring em as they are and we will prep em up on site :D
litefoot
10-04-2008, 19:50
Ok you lucky swines have a great weekend,if the feast you have planned is as good as the last then I really have missed out.Hope to get there next time .
Litefoot.;)
Zoiks! Sorry chaps only just wandered into the thread, been laid up with a cold till today. Would love to help with the prep Dave!
Looking forward to having another great weekend. Sorry Mark haven't had time to get any plaster casting materials. Will try tomorrow, but cannot promise.
Pip pip tally ho and bernhard's your uncle!
Zoiks!
I've just Googled Zoiks. I thought it was a bushcraft term. ;)
"An exclamation of surprise typically expressing fear or dismay.
Shaggy sees the ghost coming toward him, shouts "Zoiks", and runs the other direction."
OK, so I'm bored. :)
See ya'll tomorrow.
Pablo.
i will be at the site from midday tomorrow.
cant wait , this will be the largest reading meet yet if every one turns up.:D :D :D
rod i am going to the shop tomorrow , will try to get plaster so all we will need is something to mix it up in and put round the prints.
yeah, hopefully we we'll all be able to get close enough to the fire.
all the ingredients are bought (on my part) for the main and also for the dessert. praying it works, we'll soon find out!
thanks to everyone who came to the meet this weekend and a big thanks to Dave and John for another top quality dinner,and Ben for the pudding.
i will put up the pics later this week when i get time.was really good to have some new faces at the reading moot.
i will sort out the dates of the next moot and put um up soon.
cheers mark:umbrella: :umbrella: :D :D :D
Cheers for hosting (another) great meet Mark. Thanks to all the dinner contributors, ruddy spectacular!
Best meet yet.
Thanks to everyone esp. Dave and John for the food; Mark, Rod, Paul W for the tracking; George for the new fire skills and everyone else for their company. Of course Mark for hosting the event.
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Hope to see you all next time.
All the best.
Pabs.
Thankyou to Mark as usual for allowing us to use the woods and thank you to Dave and others for supplying the Wabbit stew. Great to see all the usual suspects and have a yarn around the fire. See you all again soon i hope.
Silverback
13-04-2008, 20:09
Another crackin' meet Mark, over all too soon as usual. Nice to see old and new faces. Muchos Gracias to you mate and whoever helped you set up and clear away, I do feel a bit guilty that I always turn up after its all sorted and bu**er off again before it's all packed away! :rolleyes:
was a great meet. thanks folks
was nice to get the bow drill going on sat morning, despite not being able to with a fresh set on sat evening.
quality food as always, thanks Dave and John for doing it all. Baz had a good time and sends his thanks
Another cracking moot Mark thanks for the good company and the friendly atmosphere. Cheers to Dave and John for the fantastic food and to ben for the pudding. :headbang:
I've just Googled Zoiks. I thought it was a bushcraft term. ;)
No, it's just more Ok than something that rhymes with the phrase "clucking bell" ;)
Cheers for organising your Reading meet Mark. It was great to get back out there again after so long and see all the gang again and also to meet some new faces.
Thanks for the good food, fine drinks and good advice, you all know who you are.
I had a real chilled out weekend and if I do not see you all over the next couple of months hopefully we will catch up at the Bushmoot in August.
Cheers
George
heres some pics of the meet last weekend.
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Ratel10mm
16-04-2008, 22:33
Thanks to everyone for a great last UK meet. I'll keep in touch & see what can be organised in Oz. :)
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I see Jason has mastered the art of drinking while bowdrilling....:D
yep Jon, we call it boozcraft.
you should see him after getting three or four embers, he can hardly stand:lmao:
Silverback
19-04-2008, 22:42
I also meant to thank everyone for bringing the ingredients as pledged. This was a bit of an experiment to see if a quality group meal could be put together by splitting the ingredients of a trusted recipe to limit the amount carried by each individual. I am pleased to say it was a success and will be used again in the future via MM ;)
any one up for a mooch this weekend. i will be staying out Friday and Saturday night
pm me if your interested.
cheers mark
mext meet will be early june, i will put up dates after some feed back.
pm if your intrested:D
cheers mark
sounds grand to me, depending on dates
if any one els is interested in coming to one of the reading meets send me a pm.
its good to get new people out to these meet ups. all i ask is to meet you some time before the meet to get to know you and answer any questions you may have.
cheers mark:D
Dark Horse Dave
13-05-2008, 10:37
Hi there Mark
I'm interested & will send a PM shortly.
Cherrs
DHD
Hey Mark,
June is looking pretty busy for me atm, so its going to depend on the date.
Andy.
Bootstrap Bob
13-05-2008, 12:22
Mark
Really need to get down to your meet but June is busy for me too, first 3 weekends full already :(
Hope the weather is good for you and maybe see you in July??? :o
Hi Mark,
Might be up for this too mate, dates dependant as I've got a few things on in June.
Cheers,
Andy
looks like 7/8th June is favorite.:D
Will there be a (modest) surcharge of £10 p.p.p.d. for the insurance Mark?