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Anyone up for one ?
Theres an area of woods called Lenabough which apparntly is really good im going out to have a look this weekend.
fred gordon
29-06-2007, 19:59
I'd be interested depending on dates. Where are these woods?:D
Secret location, nah thwere called Lenabough woods there on the round about of peterhead.
They were once owned by the navy but sold them to the local community now there anyones land.
Theyre are some old wells lying around but there marked out and the place has loads of spagna moss.
Whenever I see Peterhead, I always think of Peter Reed. You know, "Peter Reed from Peterheed is deed! Volvo for sale!"
:lmao:
I'm offshore; back mid-July.
Have I missed the boat ?
fred gordon
05-07-2007, 19:57
I'm offshore; back mid-July.
Have I missed the boat ?
No date or venue arranged ye:D t so I think you are safe enough!
No not at all im looking to get around 4 or 5. Plus who i bring before i start planning dates etc.
Graham_S
05-07-2007, 20:41
assuming I'm in the country I'm up for it.
Oh i dnt know lol its more of a north east meet. lol
Nah course you can come.More than welcome
Ok so far we got
chance,me and a friend,Fred,Graham
You do know that there's a lot of us in Scotland and if you post a date and a site you'll probably find yourself swamped with people. :D
cheers,
Toddy
Chainsaw
04-08-2007, 02:44
I'd be tempted too,
Cheers,
Alan
Aha, my Sister-in-Law just so happens to be moving to Aberdeen today and the wife is insisting that we go and visit on a regular basis, so this will give me the oppurtunity to drop her off at her sister's and for me to go bushcrafting up your way.
Umm sounds good to me.:cool:
As long as you don't mind an englishman in your midst!
You do know that there's a lot of us in Scotland and if you post a date and a site you'll probably find yourself swamped with people. :D
cheers,
Toddy
Why do you think ive gone quiet lol.
Nah ive found a great venue, funnily eough its close to me but its not because of that its be coz its massive has 2 or 3 rivers deer,rabbits a local farmer group who sell eggs and fresh milk really cheap.
And it defintly a wild camp spotthere is the occasiional dog walker or runner. But a great place all over.
If that venues ok with everyone oh its called Lenabo its an was an old raf base but closed after ww1 now its a massive forest.And when i say dear theres lotsa dear.
Its 15 miles from the asdas were i stay.
Now what about dates im thinking next year or the xmas holdiays if you dont mind the cold and rain.
Lodian, if you don't want a 'group' meet up, then might I suggest that you title the thread in such a way that that is clear?
There are a lot of small meetups around the country, not all sites are suitable for numbers, and not all meet ups are open to all-comers, many start simply by a few pms among like minded folks.
The forum is a friendly place, and widely read, invitations are usually accepted by those who can manage to come along......and it's always good to see someone else's patch.
cheers,
Toddy
i only just noticed this thread, i'm in aberdeen and i'd be up for a meet and i know a couple of other people that would also be up for this.
Ok dokie toddie has been giving me some advice about this etc
Now date for my end is probably looking around march, or feburary. Now this place Lenabo has the land space to support alot of people but tis really gona be what you bring with you as apart from the farmer that i metnioned the nearest shop(ASDA) is 7-10 miles from the site.
Any water that you don't bring can be found in one or 2 of the streams and they will need to be puried etc.So i do advise bringing some bottled.
So understanding that thismight not be a fantastic meet could people give what month would be better march or feb and if your still intrested in going then say so, so i can gauge a rough idea.
Lodian.
(though i will go out for a day a couple of times to see if i can find some more water supply and get a better feel of the area)
Any water that you don't bring can be found in one or 2 of the streams and they will need to be
...thawed.
It'll soon be February, or March.
I've been off the radar - did I miss any update ?
Big Geordie
15-02-2008, 12:49
Hi Guys, Any update ?
G:)
Hello
I've also just found this thread.
I would be interested in attending, if its not too late and the dates are right. I can provide a parachute etc..
fred gordon
15-02-2008, 20:29
I'm still interested if its after March.:red:
I'd also be interested anytime.
I'm interested also, though only being off 1 weekend in 6, it kind limits my options.
Andy
Is this proposed meet to be a full BCUK Aberdeenshire Meet, with folk coming from all over the country, or just a few 'locals' going for a weekend in the woods ?
If it to be a larger meet then I suggest Back o' Bennachie as a good venue, there is ample car parking and mains water there, and the Forestry Commission allow the Scouts to run similar events there. Also it is near to Archaeolink, which would be of interest to folk who are into re-enactment and living history.
Just my 2p worth :)
Doug.
windward
22-02-2008, 16:18
I'm up for it depending on the dates.
If you look in the Review section, you'll see that the FC ran a BC course locally (led by someone who's done demos at Archaeolink).
Every time I pass the Scots pine on Bennachie, I see a better pitch; so I'll second the second suggestion. Or the first.
kiltedpict
01-03-2008, 22:54
Hi folks.
I too am interested- would like to meet like minded folks (although am new to BC).
Cheers, KP
Gave up waiting: just spent a surprisingly quiet night between two pines (once I'd re-tensioned the tarp - hindsight would have bought me a catenary instead of the Hennessy hex).
Toasty at 2°C.
Every time I pass the Scots pine on Bennachie, I see a better pitch; so I'll second the second suggestion. Or the first.
OT: Just curious, what problems did you have with the Hex?
Flappy, is all: I'd put no compliance into the guys, in the form of elastic or a weight; just four sharpened wind-falls stuck into the loam. I would have had the same problem of tension with a catenary tarp, with with less flappiness (if I believe the write-ups).
Ear plugs would have been an even cheaper solution: although the noise is more of a tiny niggle than a genuine problem. It was the first night out for a while, and I just need to get used to it.
Ah right, cheers. Yeah, I had a similar problem first night I had mine out - didn't help that I set up in the dark either.
Since then I always try to make sure to put a lot of tension on my guy-lines and along the base-line of the tarp. I also cut my pegs on-site from windfall, I stamp them into the ground so the cord is in the dirt too.
I might try suspending a stick from the tarp:guy connection next time: a rock or a water bottle seems too much like hard work. After that, I might finally resort to the recommended rubber bands (be they bungee, knicker elastic or one of the elaborate catapult contraptions).
Or I might just learn to ignore it, like a proper roughty-toughty. Never easy, the first night.
Tried a suspended stick last night; and slept more soundly.
Could be any number of reasons: less wind, more fatigue, slightly-angled hammock or, possibly, more compliance in the tensile load path.
w00dsmoke
03-05-2008, 12:38
[QUOTE=Lodian;314029]. Now this place Lenabo QUOTE]
Furrybootsizzat? :p
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/466221 ?
Every time I pass the Scots pine on Bennachie, I see a better pitch
Having made a late attempt to catch a midsummer sunrise, I can't recommend Craigshannoch when it's breezy; unless you have a very low profile tent or bivi.
Nice views, though.
It's all gone quiet .....but I'd be up for something if anything does materialise......
<quick run away from the mental morphing Aberdeenshire couple of people / All of Scotland meet>
;-)
Where not that bad lol im just really unorganised as waiting on a start date for the RAF.
But looking like August or October the next time ill be free.
Scots_Charles_River
03-09-2008, 16:41
Anything arranged ?
Nick
Anyone going to the Aberdeen talk in October ?
I'd seen someone mention in in another thread, but can't find the post.
kiltedpict
10-09-2008, 13:50
Hi Chance.
Me and a couple of mates from work are going. Really looking forward to it. You going?
Stuart
Tickets booked.
I'll be the one wearing green.
is this for the RM talk on the 14th Oct?
Aye.
A perfect opportunity for users of a famous Internet auction site to get their Alan Wood signed. Just before they're sent to jail without passing Go.
Aye me and stooboy and another non BCUK mate are going to it - looking forward to it, really looking forward to it.
kiltedpict
10-09-2008, 20:27
Does anyone know what the talk is about? Not that it matters as I find most of his stuff hugely interesting..
Dingus Magee
02-06-2009, 18:33
Is this proposed meet to be a full BCUK Aberdeenshire Meet, with folk coming from all over the country, or just a few 'locals' going for a weekend in the woods ?
If it to be a larger meet then I suggest Back o' Bennachie as a good venue, there is ample car parking and mains water there, and the Forestry Commission allow the Scouts to run similar events there. Also it is near to Archaeolink, which would be of interest to folk who are into re-enactment and living history.
Just my 2p worth :)
Doug.
I've had various D of E expeditions based there; its a good site, now with a 'wild camping' area as well as barbeques...but no mains water; the water in the 'lavvies' is taken straight off of the hill!
Dingus Magee
02-06-2009, 18:35
Having made a late attempt to catch a midsummer sunrise, I can't recommend Craigshannoch when it's breezy; unless you have a very low profile tent or bivi.
Nice views, though.
Nice cave on Craigshannoch though...admittedly with low headroom lol
Nice cave on Craigshannoch though...admittedly with low headroom lol
Absolutely perfect for bivvying; but the kids aren't at that stage yet. Sheltered in the woods below Little Oxen Craig last weekend; couldn't handle another night of flapping.
The idea has always been to catch a midsummer sunrise, but bed has always been too comfortable.
Dingus Magee
03-06-2009, 08:13
Aye....I know that feeling! I'm full of good intentions, most evenings, to nip out of the house early next morning and shin up Craigshannoch to see the sunrise. Its a pity that the cave is north-facing; had it faced east, you could have watched the sun rise ower Mither Tap fae your bivvy. Maybe see you up there sometime.
stephenmeloche
08-06-2009, 12:55
Hi guys! here's a good link to LENABO Airfield/Forest:
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/466225
It's a cool place and I go there often...watch out for ticks though, if you're walking your pooches!
Steve
Dingus Magee
03-08-2009, 19:05
Anyone going to the Aberdeen talk in October ?
I'd seen someone mention in in another thread, but can't find the post.
Which talk is that folks?
Which talk is that folks?
Ray Mears did a lecture at the Music Hall Aberdeen last October.
Sadly it looks as though he's not coming north of the border with his lecture tour this year :( .
http://www.raymears.com/Ray_Mears/Whats_Ray_Upto.cfm
Cheers,
Pete.