Littlehall meet (Kent)

[Mad Mike]

Saturday night 1st &Sunday 2nd December

Anybody want to try out any Brass Monkey gear overnight?

Usual good company & fine food

Mike

the other thread has gotten too long

[Bardster]

if my new bag turns up i'd love to test it out so count me in!

[nickg]

Love to mike but as usual its the sgts mess Xmas ball that night - ho hum.
Take some liquid insulation with you.
Have fun

Cheers
Nick

[kimbo]

Hello Mike,

Is it still on for tomorrow? And do you need a definite answer? the reason I ask is that I am currently trying to get out of having to work tomorrow so I can come but wont know untill later, possibly tonight.

Cheers mate,

Kim

[Mad Mike]

Its still on I will arrive Sunday morning
it would be nice to know who is comming

[kimbo]

Did you my PM Mike?

Cheers Kim

[Bardster]

I'll be there from Sat afternoon.

[nickg]

No way I can get there blokes.
Have a good day

Jealous

Nick

[-Switch-]

This is just about typical - I lost my internet connection again about 12 hours after I posted that I was back online :cussing:
I've only just got it back to find I'd just missed the next meet by a few hours :(
Oh well...

Are there plans for another this year or are we looking at January now? Personally I'd like to get back to Little Hall as soon as possible as I haven't been out for ages.
I'm up for one just before xmas. Christmas at Little Hall sounds very good to me. :D


Good idea starting the new thread Mike, the other one was getting a bit lengthy.

[Mad Mike]

Shame you missed it switch mind you it did rain a bit

we had to build a rain shelter (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2595&cat=503)

& keep the fire burning

Mike

[-Switch-]

Shame you missed it switch mind you it did rain a bit

we had to build a rain shelter (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2595&cat=503)

& keep the fire burning

Mike

That rain shelter looks suspiciously like the bridge you quite masterfully created last time we were down there Mike :D

I wouldn't have minded a bit of rain, it would've been nice just to get back to Little Hall for a day or two :(

[kimbo]

Many thanks Bard and Mike for my first visit to Littlehall!

Bard you are indeed the fire sensei...... as you proved on more than one occasion (as well as the purveyor of quality food enhancements!!).

Mike, you are indeed mad......building that new rain shelter, when I left you there was already a perfectly good one in place and it was pi***ng down!!

It was good to meet you both and many thanks for all the tips and advice.

Kim :D

[Mad Mike]

Mike, you are indeed mad......

Kim :D


Yes I know - other people have started to notice

[bingobadgo]

I dont know how i missed this one, but i would love to come next time. I am making my first knife and would love to try it out.

[-Switch-]

Hi guys,

As I said a little bit further up this thread, I'm in need of a weekend away, preferably before christmas. I was hoping the weekend of the 22nd but it turns out I'm working.

So, any takers for a late-notice meet this weekend?

I'll check back on this thread this time tomorrow and if there's any interest then I'll get in touch with Libby.

Cheers fellas :)

[Bardster]

Cant this weekend - oour xmas archery do i am afraid.

[nickg]

Hi guys,

As I said a little bit further up this thread, I'm in need of a weekend away, preferably before christmas. I was hoping the weekend of the 22nd but it turns out I'm working.

So, any takers for a late-notice meet this weekend?

I'll check back on this thread this time tomorrow and if there's any interest then I'll get in touch with Libby.

Cheers fellas :)
Wish I could - sorry mate Im at the in-laws in wales

have a good one

Nick

[bloodline]

I want to Switch but as the text says Im not feeling too good at the mo.:(

[-Switch-]

Cheers for the replies guys.

I got cut off from the internet again :rolleyes: so couldn't check the replies anyway until just now.

I'm in two minds about going up there on my own. Things are not good in the House of Switch at the moment and I seriously need to get out into the woods for a night.

Can anyone PM me Libby's number? I'd send her an email but i'm not sure she'd get it in time.

Cheers guys :)

[nickg]

Hi folks

Silly I know but this is my 500th post

Happy New Year to all

Cheers
Nick

[-Switch-]

That's 500 nuggets of pure gold you've given the site Nick ;)

And, as it stands right now, 567 nuggets of fools gold from me :D

[nickg]

Naaaaah

Its all grist for the mill mate

Cheers
Nick

[Mad Mike]

Sunday 20th January
come and play with your new toys

Can be overnight from Saturday if required
Will be nice to see everybody again it has been a while

New faces welcome :grouphug:

Any questions?

There are some more pictures in the album

[Bardster]

Will be in Norway :D

[-Switch-]

Will be in Norway :D

I'm assuming that means Nick will be in Norway too?

I'm up for the overnight kip but I'll have to check with work on monday first to see if I'm working that weekend. They've got me working 2 weekends in every 4 this year :rolleyes:

[nickg]

Yaaaarpp

Cheers
Nick

[nickg]

Ere yer not sujjestin sumfink ar ya??

[Mad Mike]

Do they do reindeer salami in Norway like they do in Finland (hint)?

I seem to know a lot of people who get to go to Scandinavia (jealous)

[-Switch-]

Do they do reindeer salami in Norway like they do in Finland (hint)?

I seem to know a lot of people who get to go to Scandinavia (jealous)

They do reindeer salami in the Thurrock branch of Ikea. ;)
And little cartons of lingonberry juice. :cool: And very nice they are too :D

[-Switch-]

Thought I'd bump this one back up to the top in case anyone's missed it.

I'm on for the 19th/20th by the way, not working that weekend and the car's not playing up so fingers crossed... :)

[bloodline]

Im okay for the 20th Switch so is Snake if his teeth last that long he reckons the dentist has broke his jaw:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[-Switch-]

Im okay for the 20th Switch so is Snake if his teeth last that long he reckons the dentist has broke his jaw:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

How did the dentist break his jaw? Was it at a proper appointment? Or was he smacked by some bloke in the pub who happened to be a dentist? :lmao:

Anyone else for the overnighter next week, or am I gonna be on my own? :(

[bloodline]

apparently they puled two teeth and damaged his jaw. I expect he will fill you in on the detaills

[-Switch-]

I've seen that happen before.
I was reading about a guy who needed one of his molars pulled. He went to see his dentist who sat him down, anaesthetised him and went about pulling the tooth. The tooth wouldn't give so the dentist pulled a bit harder until there was a cracking sound and what the guy (who was under anasthetic) described as ''immense pain''.
The tooth wouldn't budge from it's socket and the dentist had managed to snap off an inch-long lump of jaw bone, containing 2 teeth, and pull it out through the gum. :(

[nickg]

Mate i could have done without reading that.
Ta

Nick

[nathe]

19th/20th welcomes you.........:)

[bloodline]

What a pity we didnt go last weekend we might have got some birthday cake :beerchug: :lmao: :beerchug:

[nickg]

19th/20th welcomes you.........:)

Hi Libby & Dave
Happy New Year


Cheers
Nick

[-Switch-]

Guys, am I going to be on my own this saturday or is anyone else coming down for the night? :(

[Mad Mike]

There are a lot of trunks of various sizes that need felling
This is a great opportunity to get some serious materials for our proposed shelter(s) project

So come and have some fun & practise some cutting skills - bring your own axes & saws
snedding and preparing poles is also on the menu.

might even be worth missing a booze up in the mess for ;)

plenty trees to go around so if you have never chopped down a tree here is your chance

The season is getting short so I am thinking of Sunday 3rd Feb TBC

Happy Stropping

Mike

[-Switch-]

I'd be up for the 3rd Mike, I'd quite like a day swinging an axe about :)

Can we make an overnighter of it? It'd be much easier to wake up, have a bit of breakfast then get cracking rather than travel down for the day. I promise I won't over-sleep :o

[Mad Mike]

Can we make an overnighter of it? It'd be much easier to wake up, have a bit of breakfast then get cracking rather than travel down for the day. I promise I won't over-sleep :o

I don't see way not, I will ask Libby. Of course you won't sleep in (again) - your hammock will be tied between the 1st 2 trees to be felled :lmao:

Mike

[-Switch-]

... Of course you won't sleep in (again) - your hammock will be tied between the 1st 2 trees to be felled :lmao:

Mike

That's actually not a bad idea :lmao:

I'm sorry about my sleeping habits - it's just that I don't sleep very well at home for various reasons and I find it very easy to relax in the woods. :o

I'm quite looking forward to this actually. I'd like the chance to fell a small tree with my axe. It's tough going (I've done it before) but something I'd like to have the chance to do again.

[nickg]

Believe it or not I think I can Actually make the 3rd - Spooky

Cheers
Nick

[bloodline]

kin ell Nickg at last Mike has found a gap in your diary. That must be like picking the lottery numbers out:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: see you at the weekend.

[bloodline]

Switch has no internet at the moment but will be there for Saturday and Sunday. See you all at the weekend:)

[Bardster]

I'll be there early sunday morn it looks like - too busy looking at houses Saturday :(

[-Switch-]

Switch has no internet at the moment but will be there for Saturday and Sunday. See you all at the weekend:)

Yes I will, thanks Peter :)

If anyone fancies braving it on saturday night then I should be there for about 2/3ish.


By the way, I still don't have internet access (I'm at my dads at the mo) but I can be reached on my phone for those that have my number.

[Mad Mike]

Next meet up booked 24th / 25th May

This is the 1st date available as the weekends get booked up in bluebell season.

All the usual will apply. I can only make it for Sunday but you can overnight in the wood.

Any takers?

Mike

[-Switch-]

Hi guys :)

I finally got the internet back on friday but I've been having real problems getting on here. Apparantly I'm not the only one.

I'll be there for the 24th/25th, seems like ages since the last meet.

[chickenofthewoods]

Sick us down as definite possibles for the Sunday please chaps.

Oh, and I'll bring some spring forageables with me if anyone fancies trying some. ;) :lmao:

[-Switch-]

...some spring forageables...

What did you have in mind? :D I've a few things I wouldn't mind foraging for while we're there. Nothing major, just a few leaves and stuff.


By the way guys, I've been thinking - do you reckon Libby and Dave would mind if we pulled apart one of their ant hills? Not destroy it, just 'harvest' some of it? :o

[nickg]

I looked in a couple of the anthills earlier this year and they were empty - no life at all - I dont know if they hibernate or something.

Sorry to say I cant make it as usual but have fun

COTW if you still have some pyrites perhaps you could leave a piece in the woodpile and i could pick it up another time

Cheers
Nick

[chickenofthewoods]

I've still got a stash of it knocking about Nick, I'll try to remember to bring some bits along for you.

I'll do a harvest before we come down Switch, it'll be a mix of leaves and shoots probably stuff like mallow, ransomes, hairy bittercress, sea beet, sorrel, charlock, hop tops, sea purslane, orach, nettle... well, all manner of stuff really. Some you can try raw and some can be cooked. If I get lucky we might have some fungi too, I foraged a nice young Dryads Saddle a couple of days ago which was pretty good.

[-Switch-]

I've still got a stash of it knocking about Nick, I'll try to remember to bring some bits along for you.

I'll do a harvest before we come down Switch, it'll be a mix of leaves and shoots probably stuff like mallow, ransomes, hairy bittercress, sea beet, sorrel, charlock, hop tops, sea purslane, orach, nettle... well, all manner of stuff really. Some you can try raw and some can be cooked. If I get lucky we might have some fungi too, I foraged a nice young Dryads Saddle a couple of days ago which was pretty good.

That all sounds good.

My expertise with wild food doesn't stretch that far so it'll be a good opportunity to learn a little.
I'm quite looking forward to it.

[Mad Mike]

I have had a message from Bloodline
he and Snake will be coming as well

Mike

[-Switch-]

Glad to hear it, haven't seen them in ages. Do you know if they're over-nighting?

[featherstick]

Hi Guys

Chatham-based. Can I come and play? Forgotten most of what I knew and have just ordered a Frost Mora, but willing to learn and don't mind getting my hands dirty.

Oscar

[-Switch-]

Hi Guys

Chatham-based. Can I come and play? Forgotten most of what I knew and have just ordered a Frost Mora, but willing to learn and don't mind getting my hands dirty.

Oscar

Yeah, no worries, I'm sure no one will mind at all. It's been a while since we had a new face :)

[Mad Mike]

Hi featherstick
You will of course be welcome

switch I don't know if bloodline & snake are overnighting

See you all on Sunday

Mike

[Mad Mike]

reposting directions

9:00 for 09:30 site closes at 06:00pm

Canterbury OS map TR150605

Entrance is up the private road to Alcroft Grange
On the left past Little Hall Farm in the woods
Picture of car park is posted in the gallery
the public right of way paving is distinctive
& there is no height barrier

[featherstick]

Thanks for the nice welcome - that's lovely.

By the way, SWMBO is interested too.

However, I've just realised that it's Sunday - I'm off on business on Sunday morning. Is anything happening on Saturday? Could we come along en famille and show our faces?

Next time, I hope.

[chickenofthewoods]

I have to be honest & admit that if it's hacking it down & blowing a gale* as the Met Office is promising for this weekend then we won't be coming down after all.

Yeah I know, fairweather bushcrafters. :rolleyes:






*Should've seen that one coming, what with it being a Bank Holiday and all....

[-Switch-]

I have to be honest & admit that if it's hacking it down & blowing a gale* as the Met Office is promising for this weekend then we won't be coming down after all.

Yeah I know, fairweather bushcrafters. :rolleyes:






*Should've seen that one coming, what with it being a Bank Holiday and all....

You probably made a good decision there - the early hours of Sunday were damp to say the least :D

A small amount of foraging was done none the less :)



Thanks for the nice welcome - that's lovely.

By the way, SWMBO is interested too.

However, I've just realised that it's Sunday - I'm off on business on Sunday morning. Is anything happening on Saturday? Could we come along en famille and show our faces?

Next time, I hope.

Shame you couldn't make it. 'Next time' is apparantly being arranged as we speak (Mike?).
Keep an eye out here.

[chickenofthewoods]

Gutted to be honest. Spent yesterday sulking around the house, especially as the weather picked up in the afternoon. Typical!

Now it's persisting down and blowing again so I can't get out and I'm no happier. When's the date of the next one? I need a bushcrafty fix!

[-Switch-]

Gutted to be honest. Spent yesterday sulking around the house, especially as the weather picked up in the afternoon. Typical!

Now it's persisting down and blowing again so I can't get out and I'm no happier. When's the date of the next one? I need a bushcrafty fix!

Dunno, Mike's taking care of it I think. Some time in June was mentioned but I'm sure he'll let us know.

[nickg]

For those that didnt make the connection

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32192

Cheers
Nick

[-Switch-]

Little Hall booked for this weekend, 23rd-24th.


Usual suspects welcome :D

[Twoflower]

Usual suspects welcome :D

And the unusual ones? :D :D

I'll be there .. my last one before I leave you chaps for another county :eek:

[Bardster]

bugger - wish you'd give a chap more notice! got an archery meet on sunday i cant get out of.

You guys will have to come down to "my" woods in ashford sometime :D

[nickg]

cant make as usual - im doing medieval at herstmonceux castle all weekend
have a good one

Cheers
Nick

[Mad Mike]

cant make as usual

Nick

Nobody can find a gap in Nickg's diary

I can make Sunday at least, be nice to enjoy the August weather :umbrella:

Mike

[-Switch-]

bugger - wish you'd give a chap more notice! got an archery meet on sunday i cant get out of.

You guys will have to come down to "my" woods in ashford sometime :D

Yeah, sorry about that. I only decided last week to book it. Posted it up the day after I got confirmation.

[-Switch-]

A good weekend was had by myself, Twoflower and MadMike.

Thinking of booking the next fairly soon to make the most of the evenings while they're still light.
I was thinking of one in mid-late September then one in October. I'll be going in October even if I'm on my own as I love camping out in the autumn :D

Any ideas guys? Preferred dates?

[Mad Mike]

Another Littlehall meet by special request

Saturday & Sunday 4th-5th October

Switch will be camping overnight. I realised time was moving on & booked this so quick I haven't confirmed NickG cannot make it;) - watch this space.

One new face is lined up, others new or familiar also welcome.

Mike

[NatG]

any space for a new face? and also how does one go about getting to littlehall?

cheers

Nathan

[Mad Mike]

any space for a new face? and also how does one go about getting to littlehall?

cheers

Nathan

Plenty of space for new faces & welcome

Grid ref TR150605 , or see previous Kent meet threads
Pick up from bus/train can usually be arranged

[Twoflower]

aww you guys are all going out without me :(

Oh well, I've got 600Ha of estate here to play on, so that should keep me going for a while :)

[Hammock_man]

My Daughter and I would like to come on down, for the 4th/5th Oct meet,both in DD hammocks. Found the spot on an OS map so reckon will be able to get there by public transport / taxi. I dont seem to be able to find the "joining Instructions"

Who do I pay, can a 15 year old come ( she has done Glyn y Mul 3 times this year so knows the score).

This is my first time at a meet like this so any detail would be helpfull
Ta in advance

[Mad Mike]

Sorry for the late reply I was away this week

All ages welcome - parental responsibility applies , we have had much younger people with no problems.

£10 per person contribution to the site for an overnight & following day. £5 for the day only

No 'regulars' have confirmed they are doing the overnight, there are wardens on site who are happy to help. They have occasional campers & hammocks welcome.

Take some drinking water as there is no mains supply

search for 'Kent Meet' threads will show previous details
There are now free range eggs from hens that forage in the woods 'usually' available for sale

Mike

[nickg]

Another Littlehall meet by special request

Saturday & Sunday 4th-5th October

Switch will be camping overnight. I realised time was moving on & booked this so quick I haven't confirmed NickG cannot make it;) - watch this space.

One new face is lined up, others new or familiar also welcome.

Mike

No mate youre safe - im at the inlaws next weekend - as usual - have a good one

Cheers
Nick

[Hammock_man]

Just to say My daughter and I will be there. ( if we may )

Intend to be there early sat and intend to stay over with a couple of hammocks, leaving Sunday.

( have to go and read all the back posts to find out the protocol now )

Look forward to seeing you all

[Hammock_man]

This thread seems to have gone all quiet !!!

Am I the only one going then?

[Mad Mike]

I have spoken with Snake & Bloodline they both should be there over Sat night & Sunday

I met David , one of the site wardens today , no problem if new visitors arrive 1st.

Sorry I cannot be there overnight I have to work :(

Mike

[chickenofthewoods]

Not being fairweather bushcrafters honest, but we won't be coming along as I have to be out and about foraging in preparation for a gig I'm doing during the week. You lot will probably be drier than I will be the end of the day.

Have fun!

[Hammock_man]

Sorry I was not able to make it but Kim was down with a touch of flu. I could not say sooner as I also had password problems.

Would still like to come to any others that may come up

Again Sorry