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Rocks703

19-06-2008, 11:40

Hello,

I'm new to this forum. Just been directed here from britishblades.com
Looking for some ideas on where is good to go for some hardcore/survival camping areas in Norfolk.
Can any one recommend an area?
Normally would travel out of Norfolk but this time I want to take my 7 year niece and show what fun she can have.

Cheers

Rocks

RAPPLEBY2000

18-09-2008, 23:00

Hi guy's well i have had a very busy year,
starting up a business has taken up loads of time and effort,

thankfully it's slowing down a little now which means i'll have some spare time in the next few months, does anyone want to meet up?
as usual i have new gear to play with!

cheers
Rich

RAPPLEBY2000

09-10-2008, 22:16

Probabl best point out my Mobile hasn't been working for ages, Damascus just reminded me, i thought should tell everyone.

many :( apologies if anyone has sent me a text or called my mobile in the last 6 months or so.
i haven't even been able to read my messages.:censored:

so anyone upto bushy things?

RAPPLEBY2000

24-10-2008, 01:28

should i take that as a no then? :(

Damascus

24-10-2008, 19:56

not necessary a no, just in hibernation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!:Thinkingo

RAPPLEBY2000

01-11-2008, 21:42

Hi i have a new toy,
My wife very kindly bought me a parachute to play with!
(it's the muti coloured sort ejector seats have)
so far I've only opened it up on the garden to see how big is is, i may need help setting it up as a shelter in the woods does anyone want to join me?:D

Globetrotter.uk

20-11-2008, 21:44

It was good to meet up today on the heath, that paracute is a bit bright. Was it windy or wot?

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/100_0120.jpg

KevB

05-12-2008, 23:00

Hi Rich
Good to see you are still around. Just found this new thread after being the last to post on the old one!
Still been ticking over with a few projects, Completed a 200 mile unsupported backpacking trip across Scotland in May - the TGO Challenge. Thoroughly recommend this as a worthwile event.
Finished the wood burning stove I mentioned in the last post and may even get round to sorting some pics sometime.
Just finishing the last of the pickled Alexanders I picked in June and last years sloe gin.

See ya soon hopefully

Snufkin

07-12-2008, 15:44

Still alive too!
This last summer was taken over by the bike. And I'll start training for next year after Chrimble. I've a couple of century rides and then a triple C to do on the longest day next summer.
I have been playing with my forge a bit of late. I have a blade tempering in the oven right now, and a firestriker just completed.

RAPPLEBY2000

08-12-2008, 00:17

Cool Hi, guy's
i thought i'd lost the group!

Thank's for posting the pictures Globetrotter!

things are alot easier my end, my business now running smoothly (after a bumpy start),with a great outlook for next year.

I had to pretty much put anything Bushcrafty on hold for the year, I've been making a few things, trying out a few ideas (hence the parachute) as a say not really got out much only with globetrotter for a couple of walks one involved us getting very lost in the dark(very funny should have been there).
sadly only one night under a tarp which was in front of my mums caravan with my son and my sisters son so i'm not sure it counts as bushcraft.
it was funny though i set up the tarp in kelling heath which does not allow such activities so i spent a fair time with a camo net making sure it would not be found.

i met a nice chap who teaches Bushcraft at kelling heath £5 for a few hours (well worth it if you're up that way!).

Snufkin, i'd love a propper forged steel if you are up for it, i'll even pay you!
I'll have to show you my very poor attempt at a knife project i made years ago! LOL

Kev, 200 miles!!!! phew!:eek: not sure i could do that at present, though scotland is appealing, i don't feel i could leave my wife and very needy little'ns for lonfg enough to walk that distance, cool idea though prehaps when they are older.

mmmmm...sloe gin!:rolleyes:

hope to see you all soon,
prehaps a meet up after crimbo?

If you guy's have not come across Globetrotter yet I'm sure you'll get on with him.

Cheers
Richard:You_Rock_

Snufkin

09-12-2008, 20:00

Globetrotter.uk

09-12-2008, 20:32

I went out this morning early to Hemblington and saw a roe deer and bird of prey (kestral?)

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/100_0157.jpg

I took my modified stove but did not get chance to use it as wife needed to get home. So I'm looking at popped out tomorrow somewhere.

Snufkin

09-12-2008, 21:28

Nice shot. 'Tis a male kestrel.

KevB

12-12-2008, 11:41

OK Folks I'll start the ball rolling - I'm up for a day out on either weekend of 3/4th or 10/11th January. My local stomping ground is Dunwich woods but suggestions for a more central venue near Norwich might be better.

Any takers ?

RAPPLEBY2000

12-12-2008, 23:56

Hi Kev, Ill try to keep one or the other free,
not been to Dunwich, prehaps we can car-pool to get there?

Went on a nice walk today a circular route,
New costessey, old costessey, easton, and back to new costessey via woodland walks
i saw a green woodpecker feeding on the ground, and a flock of about 20 long tailed tits swarmed around in a tree next to me and got within 4 ft from me!

tried out my new 44 patern waterbottle cover(exciting if you like that kind of thing LOL)

:rolleyes:

KevB

14-12-2008, 19:04

We'll see who else is up for it then and make a firm decision on dates after Christmas. I sold my Land Rover yesterday so need to get some transport sorted asap.

BTW - here's some pics of that wood burning stove I knocked up earlier in the year.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0145.JPG (http://javascript:;)
Ready to burn...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/511/medium/IMG_0143.JPG (http://javascript:;)
The parts...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0146.JPG (http://javascript:;)
...and all packed away inside the Zebra.

Snufkin

14-12-2008, 23:15

Great little cooker. And a good excuse to buy some golden syrup (I used to eat it straight from the tin with a spoon as a kid. Supersonic sugar rush:D ).

RAPPLEBY2000

18-12-2008, 00:39

OH yeah!
syrup is cool!,

i like the cook set, obviously well used!
I have a pic of globe trotters cook-set somewhere, it looks far more expensive than it is.

though my car is having problems I'm happy to pick people up!

I'm really quite into the idea of Landrovers at present, my car keeps having problems with electrics that older cars just wouldn't have! something to do with engine sensors cutting the engine off! spent over £800 on the car so far on various garage trips, we bought the car for £600, Hmmm :(
I reckon a nice old bashed up "Landy" would be great to fix it you just whack it with a hammer! :rolleyes:

may as well point out there are still loads of wild foods for the picking!

i did some conservation work recently and found the floor littered with literally hundreds of crab apples! bitter but sweet! well worth a look!

Just sent off a bit of antler on the swap area hopefully getting a 1980's survival book in exchange!

Have you noticed friends asking questions in relation to the "BBC survivors" programme, a friend of mine just out of the blue asked me "is it easy to purify water?"

are there any quiet watchers? that haven't said hello yet?

if so please do!

Globetrotter.uk

19-12-2008, 21:05

I'm up for a day out to learn from you guys. maybe santa will bring me something new to play with too. I was meant to be heading south in january for a meet with others but I would rather meet you guys.

KevB

19-12-2008, 22:37

Hi Globetrotter - will be good to meet you.
Anybody any preference for any of the days I mentioned ? I'm still free for all at the moment.
Unless there are any other ideas put forward I suggest we go for a wander around Dunwich forest ? This is Forestry Commision land so rules apply. I'll pm grid refs and contact numbers nearer the time.

Globetrotter.uk

19-12-2008, 23:10

I can make saturdays

Snufkin

19-12-2008, 23:34

I can probably do either Sunday if I can scrounge a lift. Wouldn't be able to do Saturdays as I work and we'll be one down due to holidays in Jan.

lord lurcher

20-12-2008, 15:34

i'm up for a meet anytime guys and have wheels, hope everyone is well, been up to quite a bit really, be good to chat at meet, see you then:eek:

Globetrotter.uk

20-12-2008, 16:14

I had a free morning and so set off for a few hours kit sorting at the woods. I have decided to replace the ridgeline with a longer piece and I am going to try some jute for my hammock. I have started to use the pegs from a IPK kit.

KevB

22-12-2008, 21:01

Glad to see you're having fun Globetrotter. Haven,t slept in my hammock since the summer.
Inevitably its the case with meetups that whichever day we choose someone is going to miss out because of other commitments, so I'm going to suggest we arrange two meets Sunday 4th January and Saturday 10th. I'll be there for both dates. People can then choose to come on one or t'other or both. How's that sound ?
Just let me know if you're coming so I know how long to wait around.

launditch1

22-12-2008, 21:27

..you could say im a 'quiet watcher'!!Im usually on BB.Didnt even know there was a naarfolk group on here,mind you i havent even looked!Ive been tucked away in my forge of late knocking out firesteels..sharp things..I would be up for a meet-up but in about three weeks time i will be experiencing fatherhood.Sometime eh?.....

KevB

22-12-2008, 21:57

Three weeks time eh ? That could be deemed as 'risking it a bit' if you choose to come over. But then lifes full of difficult choices! All said - congratulations - good times ahead.
You're always welcome in the future though.

RAPPLEBY2000

23-12-2008, 02:20

wow, nice to see some old friends coming out of the woodwork!
i still have some stuff for you Lord lurcher!

launditch1, you are very welcome to join us! we all enjoy sharp stuff in the woods!
good luck on the new nipper! i have 3 of my own, i wouldn't make too many plans in the near future!;) it may be better for us to meet near you at some time!

had to go to my niece's birthday party today in Kettering.....yawn long way!
when the kids weren't fighting in the back of the car i noticed alongside the A47 there are still some apple trees with apples on even the leaves had gone! very weird looking!

did a swap on the forum and got a cool book in exchange "you can survive too" sort of old school survival mixed with a fair amount of shelter and cordage skills, very interesting!

I still have christmas shopping to do, a busy day tomorrow!:(

Globetrotter.uk

29-12-2008, 10:17

Right less chatter more down to earth, tasks at hand so to speak. Reading the stuff and seeing pics/films of who to do things is great, but i need to educate my cold wrinkly brain. I am wanting to continue learning knots etc, make more than just sticks from wood and I plan to do some Falconary this year too, if I can find someone locally. My colds nearly gone and Im heading of tomorrow for a walk from Claxton to Reedham, along Wherrymans way. Hopefully find somewhere suitable to camp later in the year.

RAPPLEBY2000

29-12-2008, 14:33

Right less chatter more down to earth

:eek: Noooooo!!!!!

More chatter, please!:lmao:

I'm just off to the local woods with my son, he want's to build a "secret hideout/den "i think!:rolleyes:

KevB

30-12-2008, 10:55

Anyone intending to come on a wee wander around Dunwich on Sunday 4th or Saturday 10th?

Snufkin

30-12-2008, 19:38

Sorry, I'll not be able to attend:( . Maybe next time.

Globetrotter.uk

30-12-2008, 19:47

:eek: Noooooo!!!!!

More chatter, please!:lmao:

I'm just off to the local woods with my son, he want's to build a "secret hideout/den "i think!:rolleyes:

It's not a secret now mate.

RAPPLEBY2000

01-01-2009, 00:29

KevB Anyone intending to come on a wee wander around Dunwich on Sunday 4th or Saturday 10th?

Saturday 10th is good for me! :)

just thought of another New years resolution!

More Bushcraft!;)

Globetrotter.uk

02-01-2009, 10:45

The 10th is fine with me, are we car sharing,I need a lift. What time are we leaving etc

lord lurcher

02-01-2009, 19:46

I can do the 10th, i'm easy as to times etc :)

RAPPLEBY2000

02-01-2009, 22:16

Hi again,
Just come back from a family get together in the fenns, very cold, one of the rivers we drive alongside for miles was totally frozen over!

can't believe it apples still on the trees!
I think I'm going to be more adventurous food wise this year so if you have any bush tucker to try i may just take you up on it! (probly!:rolleyes: )

just reading a book by bear grylls, and to be fair he is a nutter, but he also comes out with alot of sense about food scavenging (no i won't eat raw zebra!)

apart from the mental stuff he does he seems to have his head screwed on!

RAPPLEBY2000

04-01-2009, 21:41

Hi could we have an idea of anyone else intending to meet up next Saturday 10th, i can sort a lift from Norwich, anyone else interested?

RAPPLEBY2000

05-01-2009, 20:09

Hi again,

so far the next saturday meet (10th) looks like its going to be
Kev B
Me
Lord lurcher (thanks for the PM)
and Globetrotter

anyone else wanting to join us need to tell us ASAP so we can organise transport.

Same as usual bring what you want as Kev B said but again we stress no open fires!

i'll bring along my new Parachute so you guys can have a play.

Cheers
Rich

RAPPLEBY2000

06-01-2009, 21:53

Hi again just a couple of photo's i took when i met up with globetrotter recently (before christmas)
Globetrotter (sitting) and me having a brew!
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1953/243/50/675721040/n675721040_2361120_7860.jpg

Here's my Parachute surprisingly difficult to deal with
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1953/243/50/675721040/n675721040_2361119_7536.jpg

And Globetrotters very well made brew kit:
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1953/243/50/675721040/n675721040_2361121_8188.jpg

anyone else want to come?
i spoke with Damascus today and he's still around but unfortunately suffering with the flu bug at present :( , but would have liked to come along. we hope you get better soon! ;)

Damascus

08-01-2009, 18:25

http://<a href="http://s415.photobucket.com/albums/pp235/elbarty/?action=view&current=P9210298.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp235/elbarty/P9210298.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Hi Rich

Hope this works with the photo experiment of its back to the drawing board, to everyone else I know its not to bushy but it was the first photo I had to hand..

regards

D

Damascus

08-01-2009, 18:30

http://s415.photobucket.com/albums/pp235/elbarty/?action=view&current=P9210298.jpg

lets try again please be patient

thanks

D

RAPPLEBY2000

09-01-2009, 02:10

Hi guy's like the pic Damascus! :You_Rock_ (is that a "J" stroke?)

just a reminder to get a full day out we'll have to get to Lowerstoft at 9:30 this Saturday
I'll pick up Lord lurcher around 8:15
and Globetrotter around 8:30 hope that's ok.
i reckon if the going's well it should take about an hour to get from Norwich to Lowerstoft.
(and pray the car works! :eek: )

lord lurcher

09-01-2009, 13:57

sorry guys just had some work come in i cant afford to turn down. i cant come tomorrow, but plse keep it up as i will beup for future events, thanks, hope tosee youall soon

RAPPLEBY2000

09-01-2009, 21:30

No probs mate, I'm sure we all understand.
we'll have a cuppa ready for you next time if you bring the oven ready chicken!;) ( how dodgy was that!:lmao: )

We'll organize smething else very soon.

Globetrotter.uk

10-01-2009, 09:15

I'm already for a good day in the woods with old and new friends, learning new stuff and exploring the countryside in the freezing weather.

Globetrotter.uk

10-01-2009, 21:47

Well I had a great day, nice to meet you Kev and thanks for the lift. Cheers Richard too. Here's a couple of pics.

Muntjac

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/100_0268.jpg

The lads

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/100_0259.jpg

RAPPLEBY2000

11-01-2009, 16:28

thanks everyone a great day out!:You_Rock_

thanks to KevB for showing us the woods definitely up for meeting there again! it was a long way but worth it!

:Wow: great picture of the muntjac globetrotter, i saw you look through your camera but didn't think you'd get a pic! (it was running fast a couple of hundred yards away!

I'm not sure the photos give justice to how @**&^%£$"£% freezing it was! i think we all got cold to some extent, (i did buy some de-icer screenwash on the way home!).

oops, got to go to the shops for milk.....:eek:

RAPPLEBY2000

11-01-2009, 23:08

Hi back again (kids in bed)....aaaah, and relax!

I just sent a welcome PM to some new local guy's(or gals):
paintballvern, Tiger Eyes, bushtank, and wibble

I'm also going to send a PM to the other local guy's we've not heard from in a while.

Oh globetrotter i found my camera....:o in my rucksack! (i thought i'd dropped it!)

KevB, how did your photo's come out? i think you had some nice group pics.

KevB

12-01-2009, 22:26

Ok here's the intrepid band on Saturdays meetup. Not too sure about that guy on the left ! Nice to meet ya Globetrotter.
This was taken just before we changed into shorts and T's !

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DayOut.jpg (http://javascript:;)

RAPPLEBY2000

13-01-2009, 00:58

:eek: man do i look fat! (I'm on the right) :lmao:
I should point out i was wearing a few layers of clothing! :o

anyone up for a meet in Feb near Norwich?:)

KevB

13-01-2009, 12:15

Oh .... go on then.

RAPPLEBY2000

13-01-2009, 14:19

There's a friend of mine that owns a small wood in south walsham, we might be able to use, I'm sure she woulden't mind us camping out, if you don't mind cooking on an open fire!;)
We may not be able to go there this time but I'll ask next time i see her.

any suggestions as to where to meet this time?

lord lurcher

15-01-2009, 07:20

Sounds cool rich, just finished a job in south walsham, nice area. once had a job in my youth cutting broccoli! hottest summer for years 4.30 start in the morning by 9.30 some people were passing out or being sick from heat stroke!!!! sure we'll have no such shenannegans. Unfortunately i am now back to single status so meets etc should be no probs from now on, hope to see y'all soon and glad you had a good day

RAPPLEBY2000

16-01-2009, 14:40

:( sorry to hear that mate, it must have been quite recent,
we're all here for you anyway:grouphug: .

Snufkin PM'd me saying he has PC problems prehaps we could meet near him, prehaps in those woods we went to last year?

it's North Walsham woods (North of North walsham), mixed woodland it's where we built a Lean-to from fallen pine trees.

what say the people?

KevB

16-01-2009, 17:52

Sounds OK to me - cant do 28th/29th Feb though.

Snufkin

16-01-2009, 19:34

It's actually Bacton Woods on the OS map but it's near North Walsham. It gets really crowded on weekends though. We could luck out and it rains, in which case there won't be too many people around. Given a bit of notice I could get a Saturday off (pretty quiet this time of year and I've a few days of holiday left).

RAPPLEBY2000

16-01-2009, 21:25

:o oops!

It's actually Bacton Woods on the OS map but it's near North Walsham.
thinking about it it's reallyclose to bacton! lol

shall we try to meet on a week day say a Friday so others that work weekends can meet us?

we could even have 2 meets.

Snufkin

16-01-2009, 21:40

Just to make it more confusing, I grew up in Bacton and everyone there called it Witton Woods!

RAPPLEBY2000

16-01-2009, 22:24

:lmao: NOOO! stopit!! :lmao:

paintballvern

16-01-2009, 23:06

Hi rich thanks for the pm, I would love to have a meet up with you and some of the other guys/girls form the group in norwich count me in I got a lot of learning to do....

RAPPLEBY2000

17-01-2009, 01:01

Hi, glad you got the PM:D

welcome on board what sort of Bushcraft stuff are you into?

I do a bit of everything, have a bit of a thing for Bushcraft gear(most of us do:lmao: )
we are all learners when it comes to the big world of Bushcraft among us we have hunters, skilled craftsmen, and just poeple that like new Bushcraft toys!

we'd love to meet you, where are you from (please no exact details) I'm A self employed Gardener from New Costessey a few of us Live in Norwich city some live on the coast, and a few pop over the border to see us.

(oh and i don't look like Mr T, i keep meaning to change my picture ;) )

paintballvern

17-01-2009, 02:08

Hi I live in Thetford and I also do a bit of p/time gardening on top of my main job, always had an interest in outdoor hobbies, I dont have any real practical experience of any bushcraft apart from watching grillis/mears on the box, just ordered a clipper off the bay, seems that's a good starting place, dont realy know what I'll need (bushcraft toys) for a meet with you guys
But I look forward to meeting you all if anyone needs a lift let me know...

RAPPLEBY2000

17-01-2009, 13:08

:D Cool!

sounds like you'll get on with us just fine! thanks for the offer of a lift! there are a few From our group from Thetford way, (Jay Jay, Leon-B).

as for what kit to get....shiney is good!:lmao:

I have a mixture of new/old Military kit, outdoor/lightweight plus ancient technology.
but pretty much anything goes, or just bring yourself!

There is a scout campsite at two mile bottom I've used down your way with BCUK before,
good site, open fires, hammocks tarps whatever, plus i think even showers now! and also quite cheap(only a few quid per night)!

Prehaps we could come and meet you down there soon!

I know of some nice areas.

paintballvern

18-01-2009, 15:51

Sounds like a great idea to me, when and where...........

lord lurcher

18-01-2009, 17:40

Thanks Rich, when the evenings draw out a bit we could even have some evening meets :D be good to meeet up with you all and some newbies as well!

RAPPLEBY2000

18-01-2009, 22:08

If we go on a "first come, first serve" sort of system,

could we meet up at Bacton woods first, and Thetford way 2nd?

We may have some more Newbies by the Thetford meet which obviously is a much bigger place to explore.

an idea came up When i was with Kev-b, and Globetrotter something we used to do as scouts:
a "straight line hike" it's a fairly simple and self explained.

you choose a fairly large area like a few miles across and draw a random line across your map, you then follow the line as closely as possible across obstacles to the end.

obviously something you'd have to prepare for, with possible stream/river crossings (optional if you are non-swimmer), and yes you'd probably get wet and muddy but it's a great test of map reading and initiative (could we make a kit raft?) when you've done it a great sense of achievement:D .
I'm not sure scouts do this sort of thing anymore (imagine the paperwork:Wow: ) but amongst us are quite a few young at heart (including me!) and it would be a great Ice breaker!

(I should point out several of us have suitable qualifications i have Mountain Leader training and amongst us we have first aiders Scout/Cadet leaders, ex forces. we'd be ok!)

Prehaps a little cold to do this time of year, but what d'you think?:cool:

lord lurcher

19-01-2009, 20:02

:D THATS SOUNDS BRILLIANT, cant wait!

paintballvern

24-01-2009, 01:56

Any news about the meet up rich, anything sorted yet............

RAPPLEBY2000

24-01-2009, 17:19

Yup sure, due to weather being changable at present over-nighters are a bit risky but day time meets should be good.

how about a friday meet for all those working weekends:

Friday 6th feb
or
Friday 20th feb

and a Saturday or Sunday meet

Saturday 21st / Sunday 22nd
or
Saturday 27th / Sunday28th

Post back your best options:D

and any subjects you'd like covered,

Cheers
Rich

paintballvern

24-01-2009, 18:02

I can manage any of those days, so I'll fit in with the majority.

Thanks
Vern.

lord lurcher

24-01-2009, 18:19

I can only do the 6th feb on a friday, if anyone else up for it?

Snufkin

24-01-2009, 19:21

I can do the 6th of Feb. How about making it at Bacton Wood? It's usually pretty quiet there during the week.

RAPPLEBY2000

24-01-2009, 20:41

:D
sounds like a date!

6th Feb Bacton woods, we'll sort out times later.

Snufkin

24-01-2009, 21:03

:D
sounds like a date!

6th Feb Bacton woods, we'll sort out times later.

I'll bring that firestriker for you Rich, and a few more for folks to play around with. Plus a few sharp things I've made too.

RAPPLEBY2000

25-01-2009, 00:16

Cool Lord lurcher, snufkin!,paintballvern, and myself so far!:D

I'll try to remember to bring some interesting bits too.

RAPPLEBY2000

26-01-2009, 23:20

:rolleyes: rain!
lets hope it doesn't get too wet on the 6th!

just made myself a new crusader cup lid from an old alloy saucepan, I'll try a few drain holes in one side and perhaps a leather loop handle, my last one has a metal loop which rattles alot.

I've now fixed a load of cords to my parachute so it should be easy to fix up for a huge group shelter.

Oh and thanks to Lord Lurcher for my new (new to me) knife:You_Rock_ hope you like my billies swap!

anyone else up to stuff?

Snufkin

27-01-2009, 00:21

I was hoping to fire up the forge yesterday but the weather wasn't co-operating. I've a sinew backed takedown bow in the works. The sinew is still drying. I might bring it along to the Friday meet for people to look at if it's dry enough.

Not sure if there is a big enough open area to set up your 'chute.

RAPPLEBY2000

27-01-2009, 02:42

Not sure if there is a big enough open area to set up your 'chute.
just have to take the two tarps as usual but i might carry the 'chute anyway (it's light and folds up very small).

please do bring your bow :cool: if only so we can have a look, it sounds like a masterpiece of work!

I'll bring along some of my fire kit stuff, i have some questions someone might be able to answer hopefully. and i have some spares people can have free, like dried hazel drills, and Pepsi can stoves , (i'll check my garage i probably have more kit to give away to you guy's).

Just wondered, Damascus, or Globetrotter are you able to come?

and anyone else is welcome

just wondering about meeting time: (Bacton woods Friday 6th Feb),
I will have to get my kids to school first so the soonest I'll be able to get there is around 10am,
(this would be the same time for anyone I'm giving a lift to /getting a lift from)
is that ok?
Cheers
Rich

RAPPLEBY2000

27-01-2009, 12:55

Just to add to the last message I had a quick rummage in the garage This Morning and I've got tons of spare kit:

I was going to sell/ swap it on the forum but I reckon you guys deserve something for keeping the thread alive.

Hazel drills (for a bow drill),
Pepsi can stoves (meths burners),
small stones with natrual holes (could be used as fishing weights/or to put on a cord),
"king Alfred's cakes" (a sort of tinder fungi),
I'll bring along a load, you can have it for free, (I'll never use it and can get free supplies easily if i need them),
I also have a few small pieces of what i think might be "Iron pyrites" though i haven't got a spark off it yet!(I may be wrong:o )

If anyone wants some just come along to a meet and I'll get you some, hows that for Bribery ;)

(i had a call from damascus to say he wanted to come on the 6th but the B&^%£""£$%'s are making him work! he can hopefully come on one of the next few meets, and he has a rather nice new toy!, but I'll let him tell you about it! lucky chap!)

a Little pressie from uncle richy!:D

Snufkin

28-01-2009, 23:04

10am is good by me. Shall we meet in the main carpark by the covered notice board?
I wouldn't mind a bit of that iron pyrites to play with.
The bow certainly isn't going to be a masterpiece, hopefully just a successful attempt to get a bow out of marginal timber.

RAPPLEBY2000

29-01-2009, 01:32

10am is good by me. Shall we meet in the main carpark by the covered notice board?
Sounds good, it's a date, I remember the spot from last time.

about the iron pyrites, (well i think it is), it looks like a brown rusty stone,(not the "fools gold" type) I've cut into it with a grinder disk and it appears to be a form of dull grey metal like iron/steel.

i Haven't got a spark from a flint with it but some came of it whilst being cut, I don't know if you remember but there's a Ray mears TV episode where he uses Iron pyrites and has massive problems getting sparks, this is what makes me think it might be the same stuff.

I'll bring some along anyway for you to have.

Just had a PM from BorderReiver saying he can't make the meet coming but he's keeping his eye out for the dates coming up, we hope to meet you soon!

Snufkin

29-01-2009, 20:58

I'm no geologist but that sounds like the stuff. Ta mate:) .

RAPPLEBY2000

01-02-2009, 17:45

:cool: It's snowing like mad here in New Costessey, and pretty windy, hopefully it'll warm up a little by Friday,
i spoke to Globetrotter today he say's he has alot on this week so he may not be available Friday but he'll contact me if he can get away.

be thinking of me, i have a meeting concerning possible Bushcraft work coming up!
rich

RAPPLEBY2000

03-02-2009, 18:18

:D YAY i found some Fomes fomentarius (hoof /Tinder fungi) today! looked for about 2 hours and found two pieces very wet too loads of drying needed!:(
I didn't see any more though, also saw a Fox and green woodpecker.

looking forward to friday!!:D

Snufkin

03-02-2009, 21:18

That's pretty lucky, it's mean't to be pretty rare down south.

RAPPLEBY2000

03-02-2009, 21:30

Yup,
Rare is the word they use.....but it might not be the case!
I asked on the main forum where to find them and BorderReiver (from Kings Lynn area) answered saying his local woods are full of them, and he's a local chappie too!

prehaps a meet up his neck of the woods soon?;)

and there was a Bushcraft "expert" at High Kelling heath caravan site and he got his from those woods! apparently plenty there too!

so it may just be a myth that they just grow up north!:D

BorderReiver

03-02-2009, 22:25

Glad that you found some Rich.:D

There is a lot of it about but it seems to occur in "patches". You can look for ages in a wood and see nowt, then suddenly you can't move for the things.:rolleyes:

RAPPLEBY2000

04-02-2009, 01:06

Hi good to hear from you again!
I've got a better idea what sort of conditions to look for now!

I've been looking at the weather and "They" reckon it might be bad later in the week, loets hope not!

Oh and guy's keep some fingers crossed for me on Thursday, I have a meeting with the council about running Bushcraft displays for them this year!:D :D :D

T1tch

04-02-2009, 10:05

Hi, I've been tracking this thread on and off - with the intention of asking if I may join you all at some point - Being based in Cambridgeshire I've been waiting for either a bimble in the Dunwich area (the folks heve settled in Westleton), or a weekend meet where-ever to justify the mileage. Yes I know I missed one only a couple of week ago - it managed to slip right past me without me even noticing - the language was a little colourful when I did notice...:cussing:

So, anway I've been lurking... biding my time... But I just can't contain myself! Horseshoe fungus? down here? now that is verry cool. I've never seen any down south (and I've looked) I've spent quite a time in the lower highlands hunting the stuff with the intention of attempting to 'seed' a couple of trees down here to see if it would grow, and it already is! Have you ever found any round the Dunwich area?

Good luck Rappleby - that'll be awsome if it comes off - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

RAPPLEBY2000

04-02-2009, 11:26

Hi T1tch and cheers!:D

There are alot of "lurkers", everyone on the BCUK forum has to have been one at some point to find the threads.

Though It is called "Norfolk and Norwich group", we do try to go to different areas around Norfolk (and over the border) to allow everyone to get involved, I know of a few chaps around your area prehaps you could "car-pool/share"?

We are planning to meet in the Thetford area soon if you can make it that far.
also towards Kingslynn way , and Dunwich was great we'll go there again too!

Kev-b would know about Hoof fungi in dunwich, theres a wide variety of woodland there so it's possible!

what sort of stuff are you into, Bushcraft wise?

T1tch

04-02-2009, 12:25

Kev-b would know about Hoof fungi in dunwich, theres a wide variety of woodland there so it's possible!

what sort of stuff are you into, Bushcraft wise?

Cool I'll drop him a line - see what the craic is

Hmmm... What sort of Bushcraft am I into... All sorts :D shelter, fire, food, crafts, cordage, flaura and fauna... have I missed anything? I don't get to overnight to often, but many a day is spent bimbling about in the local woodland.

Oh and I have a serious addiction to gadgets :p

RAPPLEBY2000

04-02-2009, 22:05

Cool, come along I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself!

Just did my first Bow drill fire Video (to show my prospective bosses), and I might try to figure out how to link it to this thread, as i know there are a few people wanting to learn more about the "magic" skill!

anyone see the kids programme on today called "Gastronaughts", unbelieveable a programme dedicated to showing kids you can eat insects and bugs!
I quite liked the idea! They even had chocolate coated scorpions (stings still intact!)!

I've said it earlier on the thread, but i would like to try some bush tucker, i have loads of knowledge about edible plants but very little about edible bugs, i can't say i will enjoy it but i'd like to give it a go.

(starting to feel nervous about tomorrow now! :o :deal: )
cheers
Rich

Snufkin

05-02-2009, 00:34

Good luck tomorrow Rich. I'm looking forward to Friday. Hopefully the weather will co-operate.

paintballvern

05-02-2009, 02:35

Good luck with the vid see you soon chris

RAPPLEBY2000

05-02-2009, 16:06

:D :D :D :D :D :D
yyyeeeeeessss! i got the gig!

this means i'll be teaching/displaying bushcraft this summer for the council!

a BIG thanks to Damascus for the Cadet work Reference!

aparently it gets so busy I'll be issued.....a security guard!:eek:

(I'd better get practicing! ;) )

don't forget guy's we're meeting tomorrow at Bacton woods in the carpark near the info sign 10 am! all are welcome! if you want a lift you need to tell us!

Snufkin

05-02-2009, 19:23

Congrats mate! The weather isn't looking too promising for the 'morrow but I'll be there unless it's blowing a complete blizzard.

launditch1

05-02-2009, 19:43

Have a good time at Bacton tomorrow guys.Ive gotta work..never mind!Ill keep looking in on the thread anyway.Oh and congratulations on the bushcraft instructor thing,you must be well chuffed!!Laters..

T1tch

05-02-2009, 21:09

Congrats Rappleby...A guard??? What do they expect to happen?

Shame I can't make tomorrow, but there's always next time.

RAPPLEBY2000

05-02-2009, 23:12

cheers everyone! it's just starting to sink in.

Congrats Rappleby...A guard??? What do they expect to happen?

Inner city Kids! no seriously...they expect around 2000 kids :eek: this year and some won't be nice! basically i am doing a looky-no touchy display! I and they imagine some kids may want to "join in":rolleyes: in a less than friendly way(disruptive).

Could we have a Role call as to who we are expecting tomorrow:

so far I'm going (Rapp)
snufkin
and Lordlurcher
any more?

RAPPLEBY2000

06-02-2009, 08:46

Hi The weather isn't great but I'm still planning on meeting, It'll be a who has the biggest tarp day! see you there:D

The traffic might be busy, but I'll get there ASAP.

T1tch

06-02-2009, 10:47

...they expect around 2000 kids :eek: this year and some won't be nice!

...and I thought I had my work cut out with 300 scouts for a weekend!

I recon a very big shiny axe on prominent display might not be a bad idea - sort of my shank's bigger than yours kind of thing - that or two inches of Plexiglas :)

Hope you have fun in the woods guys, and the weather behaves for you - as I write I look out the window into a blizzard! (I went out to retrieve my wheely bin and in the 60 seconds it took, my swandri went completely white! Think the neighbours kid thought his snowman was walking off :D)

paintballvern

06-02-2009, 12:21

Hi decided not to come today as the white stuff was falling thick and fast, B*****R I was looking forward to it as well, so to the next meet......

Snufkin

06-02-2009, 18:41

It was a good meet, Only me and Rich unfortunately. The snow didn't settle over here but it did rain, snow and sleet all day. Had a nice wander around and watched a batchelor group of stags hanging out. I got a nice curved bit of cherry from a downed tree that should make a good ladle and found some crampball fungus on the way home.

RAPPLEBY2000

06-02-2009, 18:59

Yup agreed!:D wet but cool!:cool:
nice meet, as we were saying the rain probably hid the sound we made so we got closer to the stags!
i took several photos/and video but none of them have a clear picture of the stags, sadly the camera decided to focus on the raindrops:(
the stags were amazing i think we counted about five fully grown (with antlers) and another younger one, but there may have been more.

We also did some Flint and steel fire lighting Snufkin bought along his collection of steels and home made knives! :You_Rock_ (very impressive! thanks again)

Not forgetting the Sinew backed hunting bow!

cheers
Rich

Snufkin

06-02-2009, 19:10

Well, potentially a bow. It's got to launch an arrow yet!

RAPPLEBY2000

06-02-2009, 21:10

Well, if you're going to be picky, a bow/bike! ;)

Snufkin and I siting out of the rain! note the raindrops in front of the camera!
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2176/243/50/675721040/n675721040_2547170_476.jpg

I pluged the camera into our TV and even though we were not far from the Stags they aren't really visible but the camera did manage one fuzzy picture, If you focus on the center of the picture you can see 1 stag, another stags backend, and another set of antlers see below:
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2176/243/50/675721040/n675721040_2547169_159.jpg

I guess just being there was better than any photo anyway.

RAPPLEBY2000

07-02-2009, 22:18

some more optional dates for the diary:

Friday 20th feb

Saturday 21st, Saturday 27th
or
Sunday 22nd, Sunday28th

How about an over-nighter? I think the best option is going to be at the Hethel site, as we can pretty much do what we want!(open fires, hammocks, etc)

Post back your best options

Cheers
Rich

RAPPLEBY2000

09-02-2009, 01:25

:BlueTeamE :swordfigh :red: :Wow: :sadwavey: :headbang: :aargh4: :twak: :slap: :nutkick: :AR15firin
Naked Ladies!!!!

Ok, know i have your attention,

would anyone like to meet up on the dates mentioned below? :rolleyes:

some more optional dates for the diary:

Friday 20th feb

Saturday 21st, Saturday 27th
or
Sunday 22nd, Sunday28th

How about an over-nighter? I think the best option is going to be at the Hethel site, as we can pretty much do what we want!(open fires, hammocks, etc)

Post back your best options ASAP - Including the lurkers!;)

Snufkin

09-02-2009, 23:39

I'll get back to you when I check the work diary.

T1tch

10-02-2009, 09:07

Sorry for not replying sooner, I was waiting (lurking) to see what dates other people preferred.
I'm available the first weekend (20th-22nd) at the moment - so any part of that would be good for me - The second one I'm supposed to be in Northumberland.

RAPPLEBY2000

11-02-2009, 22:49

Hi Guy's I've got a half term(for the kids next week when I think i'll be busy, though the weekend should still be free (20th-22nd) My wifes Great aunt died recently so we may have a funeral to go to in the near future (which may fall on 20-22nd :confused: ).

since talking to Snufkin about good times to do one of our weekend over-nighters in April which seems a good idea(i haven't forgotten your £10! :sad6: ).

I'd love to take you guy's to the Hethel site can we go there next? prehaps over the weekend 20-22nd! it's a cool Place!

I've been making a new lid for my crusader cup, I've added a Canvas webbing strap rather than a metal handle for two reasons: 1) less noise, 2) it won't get hot!
And i drilled some drain holes to pour water without taking lid off to save water/heat. (i may add a swing cover to reduce steam loss).
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2176/243/50/675721040/n675721040_2579152_293.jpg

Here are the drain holes working! I've curved the lip so the lid can almost be held at 90 degrees.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2176/243/50/675721040/n675721040_2579153_608.jpg

Hope you like the pics!

RAPPLEBY2000

12-02-2009, 20:14

Wheres everyone gone? :(

found out my daughter has a birthday party to attend,:bluThinki on 21st!

Snufkin

12-02-2009, 20:43

My old knee injury is playing up so I don't want to do anything to aggrevate it. Hopefully it'll settle down soon but I doubt I'l be up to much next weekend.

RAPPLEBY2000

12-02-2009, 21:10

I've just started a fitness plan and my legs are aching too!
I found a Keep fit plan in a book from 1986 and thought I'd give it a go!

Your story about the 300 Mile bike ride has made me think i should be fitter really!

Just got some new Merrels today so cross country running here we come!

It looks like 22nd is the most likely day I'll have totally free!

RAPPLEBY2000

13-02-2009, 14:24

guy's with the best intent meant,
Please stop Lurking!
I know loads of people Lurk on this thread,

Even if you are housebound, or can't get to any of the meets please respond! or the thread will start to look very much like a ghost town and when that happens nothing is organised!

If anyone would like to meet on the 22nd Please tell me ASAP,
so far only T1tch and I are meeting.

I need to know if it's worth organising stuff!

yes it's ****e weather, and we all have to work but please get involved!

I'm not going to bother organising overnight meets for 1 or 2 people.

rather than Lurking I need to know if there is an interest!

RAPPLEBY2000

14-02-2009, 00:45

No takers then.........:confused:

T1tch

14-02-2009, 10:58

Not to worry if it's only the two of us mate - I can talk enough toot to make up the difference :p

Joking aside - Rich has a serious point - this thread has had over 1500 views, so even if only 10% of those views are people interested in a meet in this area that still gives 150 people - heck even if it's 1% that’s still enough for a meet!

Come one peeps have some pity - I've been cooped up in the house for far too long - much longer and I'll be stringing my hammock across the lounge and experimenting with carpet as a tinder source!

RAPPLEBY2000

14-02-2009, 14:55

Not to worry if it's only the two of us mate - I can talk enough toot to make up the difference :lmao: :lmao:

It's cool mate, we''ll make up for the other 150 odd lurkers!:rolleyes:

It's difficult trying to get things going and organised when you don't know how many people are interested or if they're interested.

I sort of have sympathy for my old scout leaders now, we never thought much of them, but actually getting camps sorted must have been a nightmare when some kids only turned up on the day, and others never bought back the parents forms etc. and that's in the times before red-tape! i can't see they'd bother now.

RAPPLEBY2000

14-02-2009, 15:32

Just thought I'd remind people that it's not all just talk we do camps and meet up!
this is a list of Guy's interested in the group a coupl of years ago

tarp city! at Garvestone
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/bushcraft/2006_0806Image0001.jpg

Gear guru and Kev-b doing the hand drill
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/bushcraft/2006_0806Image0002.jpg

Biddlesby making an Elder hearthboard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/bushcraft/2006_0806Image0010.jpg

Me, Weekender, and Snufkin, at Bacton woods
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/bushcraft/2007_0228Image0005.jpg

Me , Jay Jay, and Kev-B front.
Kev-B is cooking wood pigeon.
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pdXMbD-RMMPxMDaydhB5pnXUqeWD1ZpLpo-Og3VmbVjUsHXG0ZFfx_l7byHdoW-egcL5tSr7FsyUoTSMw1mdbE4p6Yfzi 9AmhsDgpAqULth8

So as i say we do, do stuff we just need to know if you're up for it!

Snufkin

14-02-2009, 19:59

My knee is improving slowly but I can't commit to anything yet. I would love to have a poke around the Hethel site. I'll give you a definitive answer mid week. Not being able to get out has had me knifemaking though. A nessmuk and a french style trade knife so far and I plan to do a convex grind whittler and an english style trade knife tomorrow:) .

lord lurcher

14-02-2009, 20:10

still here,shuold be lord lurker not lurcher:lmao: sorry cant do next weekend as got other commitments:( hopefully issues in my personal life will settle down soon and i'll be able to make firm commitments. rich, your efforts are very much appreciated:You_Rock_

RAPPLEBY2000

14-02-2009, 22:12

Hi Lord Lurcher and Snufkin, Both situations understood! Honestly!

A nessmuk and a french style trade knife so far and I plan to do a convex grind whittler and an english style trade knife tomorrow

You would really get get on with Damascus! he also makes knives!
I'm guessing Damascus is also lurking! eh? (come out wherever you are!;) )

BorderReiver

14-02-2009, 23:29

Age and infirmity preclude overnighters unfortunately. :(

OK for days when other commitments permit.:)

launditch1

14-02-2009, 23:48

Thought id better reply before Rappelby uses even bigger capital letters!!Unsure yet weather i can make any of the suggested dates..i will keep an eye on the thread though.Any of you lot heard of Foxley wood on the Fakenham-Norwich road?Might be good venue?No fires but still an interesting wood with lots of wild plants and ancient coppice.Also lots of dead birch(tinderfungus anyone?).Laters.

RAPPLEBY2000

15-02-2009, 01:23

Thought id better reply before Rappelby uses even bigger capital letters!!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
they don't make them any bigger! LOL:You_Rock_

Age and infirmity preclude over-nighters unfortunately.
I Am married with 3 young kids, so I rarely get to go out too! (apart from when I'm let out! :rolleyes:)

Any of you lot heard of Foxley wood on the Fakenham-Norwich road?
Foxley wood indeed is a nice wood! i see no reason why we can't meet there! I worked with a guy who used to stay overnight there occasionally though again it was without a fire(or a very small contained one/stove).

I met at a place with Lordlurcher and his brother along with a couple of others which wood was that? that wasn't too far away and it was huge! it had birch and pine around it with a large heath in the middle of it.

Please new guy's don't take my soapbox rant to be personal, there are alot of people out there that could be adding to the group. It would be great to met up every weekend or midweek but it's dis-heartening when I don't get a reply.

Damascus

15-02-2009, 13:52

Just to cheer you up Rich:) , I do keep abreast of this and unfortunately I will be in the peaks for a couple of weeks strolling over dem dare hill so i will not be coming.

Happy now:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

RAPPLEBY2000

15-02-2009, 18:12

Globetrotter.uk

15-02-2009, 19:32

I'm Back online and I see there's a lot of stuff to read. I have another new bag it's a

Podia Adventure Alaska with Podia Alpine back system, which allows multi positioning for comfort. will post photos soon

RAPPLEBY2000

15-02-2009, 23:32

Good to hear you're back again!
:cool: Not heard of it before but it sounds good!:)

I've just discovered Easter eggs on DVD's! probably a bit late but nice to find them (secret extras on DVD's that aren't obvious) :o yup i also found out they've also been around for years.

Oh that Tinder "Hoof" Funghi i found definately is the real thing it's now dried rock solid and takes an ember very easily!

Not seen you for a while globe trotter hows things? is the young'n on holidays?

Kai Leingod

16-02-2009, 00:39

ergh high all.
Just starting up in bushcraft and was invited here by RAPPLEBY2000 so whats going on?

RAPPLEBY2000

16-02-2009, 01:09

Hi mate glad you found us!

you should have my PM by now!

well not much planned at present but we're getting there!

hopefully there'll be a meet in the next couple of weeks :)

got to go to bed now......zzzzz

T1tch

16-02-2009, 09:48

:) yup happy!

:o embarasing as it is, My sister has decided to visit me from Germany next weekend 22nd oooooooohhhhhhhh :censored:

Lets just say I'm not best pleased!:banghead: :rant:

Sorry T1tch, :sad6:

anyone else want to suggest a day to meet?:sulkoff:

...and then there was one...

was it something I said? :puppy_dog

If anyone wants me I'll be sitting at the bottom of someone elses garden (I don't have one) eating worms...

Only Joking! No worries Rich - paraphrasing the well know phrase 'shtuff happens'

I'm trying to get my hands on a particularly nice neck pouch that of the guy's at my FT club uses for his pellets, a Nordic or Viking design if I'm not mistaken. I want to take it apart and see what makes it tick. Anyway he said I could have a look at it next weekend if I could make it, and now I can :)

As for other date's I'm on Lindisfarne for the week commencing 28th Feb so that weekend and the following one (28-29th Feb and 7-8th March) are out.

Right I'm off to hunt down them worms... wonder how they'd taste sautéed in garlic butter...

Have a good one Peeps

Mark

RAPPLEBY2000

16-02-2009, 11:55

Hi T1tch,
It's more embarassing for me cause i was trying to rouse everyone! boy do i look stupid!:o

(i know it's short notice)
if anyone is interested,I'm going of for a walk/play probably Mousehold heath, tomorrow! (Tuesday 17th Feb) if anyone wants to meet up.

The rest of my week is booked doing family / In-law stuff (the kid's half term).

RAPPLEBY2000

16-02-2009, 19:14

Any more takers for tomorrow?, send me a PM so i can tell you where to meet,

Cheers

Snufkin

16-02-2009, 20:36

Any more takers for tomorrow?, send me a PM so i can tell you where to meet,

Cheers
Sorry buddy, workin ':( .

RAPPLEBY2000

16-02-2009, 21:56

Sorry buddy, workin ' .
cheers for the reply mate.

Kai Leingod

16-02-2009, 22:27

Any more takers for tomorrow?, send me a PM so i can tell you where to meet,

Cheers

sorry I would like to come but I got to do a favor for my mate.

Wiring in extra plugs is'nt so fun especially when you dont get payed! (but I think I'll get dinner megh)

I'm going to have my holidays organised soon enough any dates down the tunnel that I should get off?

EDIT: I got my camera and camcorder back so I'll proberly take some pictures or video's of the woods I live near there are a lot of birds and squirels around here I doubt I will see annything bigger than a Hammster but you don't know you'r luck (so hey)

RAPPLEBY2000

16-02-2009, 23:25

Sure, understood.

Wiring plugs + Dinner, sounds good to me!
(I'd do the same ;) )

I might check out those woods you mentioned to me (if i end up on my own).

Kai Leingod

17-02-2009, 00:33

Sure, understood.

Wiring plugs + Dinner, sounds good to me!
(I'd do the same ;) )

I might check out those woods you mentioned to me (if i end up on my own).

lol they arent that big but are pretty much empty looked at a google maps image (on satelite veiw)

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hl=en&tab=wl
(just put in the post code NR7 9HE and the woods are there on Woodside road)

I thought it was a bit bigger but hey. Have a good time tomorrow.
I'll prob spend the morning walking in the woods then by lunch go round my mates to get the job done

by the way people I am willing to trade My unused games and consoles for Bushcraft equipment heres the link please do check it out.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38433

RAPPLEBY2000

17-02-2009, 01:10

I'll prob spend the morning walking in the woods then by lunch go round my mates to get the job done
I'll go to those woods tomorrow,

If you do spot me, I'm the guy on the left with the stupid smile and big green Rucksack;)
I'll be wearing the same jacket, not that hat though!
The big open patch in the middle of the woods looks interesting, probably a mixture of different plants there.
I'll put my Desert Camo tarp up so you don't miss it, If you do see me come over and you can have a cuppa! (no pressure though;) )
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pdXMbD-RMMPxMDaydhB5pnXUqeWD1ZpLpo-Og3VmbVjUsHXG0ZFfx_l7byHdoW-egcL5tSr7FsyUoTSMw1mdbE4p6Yfzi 9AmhsDgpAqULth8

Kai Leingod

17-02-2009, 01:17

You Might see me there then? It'd be cool!

If you do spot me, I wear mostly green stuff, glasses,a big green Rucksack, and you might spot my tarp I'll use my Desert Camo one so you don't miss it, If you do see me come over and you can have a cuppa! (no pressure though;) )

The big open patch in the middle of the woods looks interesting I'll get my tarp up near that.
:)

Its all dead fern leaves (kinda orangey yellow) at the moment at the contre some how there is a bit of steel and a peices of what i can only assume as a former bed. A bit further south from that position is what i thought to be a washing machine if i remember right.
The woods do literally remove all other outside noise which is amazing seeing as the road on woodside road is rather busy most of the time.

I'll wear my cheapo Tesco Leather jacket its black, blue denim jeans and glasses heh.
I will most likely get in the woods for about 1000-1100 and wonder about till 1200-1300

RAPPLEBY2000

17-02-2009, 01:34

Sounds cool,
My desert tarp might actually work well there!

Bed frame? washing machine? damn your woods have got everything!!!:D

Hopefully see you there!

Cheers
Rich

Kai Leingod

17-02-2009, 15:07

Sounds cool,
My desert tarp might actually work well there!

Bed frame? washing machine? damn your woods have got everything!!!:D

Hopefully see you there!

Cheers
Rich

It was great meeting I (why i put you there i dont know im going mad) learned a lot please tell me of future dates that I should book off from work.

That is so much harder than it looks I couldnt do it in the end
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0355.jpg

Thanks to rich I was able to get it going
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0356.jpg

Thanks again

Snufkin

17-02-2009, 21:03

Good work Kai. It's always much harder when it's cold and damp. Last time I met up with Rich I couldn't get a spark to hold on my charcloth using flint and steel.

RAPPLEBY2000

17-02-2009, 22:34

erm....Kai Leingod respect Is due mate!:You_Rock_

What you didn't mention was that it was your First ever attempt at everything i had going!
First "Firesteel fire"
First "Bramble leaf tea"
and not only could produce smoke heat and a whole load of hot ember with a Bowdrill (some people find it difficult just holding all the parts)!!
but managed to Produce fire from an ember in a "Bird nest" first time !
( I should point out My first attempt failed today i think i dropped the ember!:11doh: )
top marks mate,
If you pick up Bushcraft skills this fast you will go far!

(I was trying the Flint and steel Snufkin gave me and could i get a spark to hold, could i heck!)

Damascus called me just as we were leaving saying he wanted to come but couldn't contact me (damn technology!:( ), anyway he says that March would be a good weekend camp at the Hethel site, and he'll catch a couple of rabbits for us to cook! :You_Rock_
looks like march is soon to be another date in the diary!:D

Kai Leingod

17-02-2009, 23:08

after meeting up with my mate i managed to get into city to shift my unwanted consoles

With the cash earned (truly pitiful) I went down to the army surplus shop and got some gear
a highlander force 33 camo backpack no frame £30 have payed a lot more for worse.
£4 tarp 100% water proof and tear proof comes wwith some poles for the ground dated 1986 and 1 multi purpose tool with free knife and a compass for £50 yeah that stings but it all has a lifetime guarantee

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0357.jpg

smells like paint
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0358.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0360.jpg

Probberly the best bit was free thanks Rich
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0359.jpg

also there are no tie points for the tarp i was wondering what tool i need to make a nice secure hole and lump a bit of steel in there?

Snufkin

17-02-2009, 23:58

Nice stuff. Those highlander packs are pretty good for the money. I've a forces 44 that has lasted very well. Re the tarp. You can get eyelet kits in lots of hardware shops, try Thorns near Jarrolds. Mind, you could just get a handful of small, smooth stones. Pop one in each corner,wrap the tarp around it and tie your cord around the stone. Harder to explain than to do.

RAPPLEBY2000

18-02-2009, 00:36

That's an excellent starter kit!!

Glad you managed to sell your old gear!:rolleyes:

Shiny! :D :D :D

I like those Knives! not seen that design but I like the curves on it. It looks more comfortable to use than mine!

I have a compass just like yours, I've found they are very good for navigation through woodland or areas with no points of reference, because with the sighting bit you can accurately pick out single trees or bushes whereas a flat compass would be more guessing.

The tarp Is an IPK(Individual Protection Kit), I joined 3 together and made a tarp about 20 by 6 ft!
I found if when you put eyelets in you put it through some other fabric first it greatly strengthens it! you'll find the pegs and cord will last a lifetime! P.s. you can also make a bomb shelter strong enough to drive a tank over with it! ;)
I've had a duff one before (still sealed and unused!) that had holes in!
Globetrotter put a video on Youtube of his son making a shelter with one.

the bag is pretty good as a over-nighter bag, nice bit of shopping!

You can get eyelet kits in lots of hardware shops, try Thorns near Jarrolds
I agree thorns is pretty good for all things DIY, it's "old school" you can buy single screws or bolts. also they are fairly cheep for Meths!

another place worth visiting in that area is Boats'n'Bits on St Benedicts st, they have a huge amount of buckles, rope, cord, (+boat stuff :rolleyes: )and they can fix fabric stuff too!

It's just struck me, I've never asked them but i bet they would run off some tarps If they had a sizable order, Making Sails and fixing them is their business!

Have fun with your new kit! :D

Kai Leingod

18-02-2009, 00:54

RAPPLEBY2000

18-02-2009, 00:55

Here's the IPK video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBTrBeTU7X4

still funny when he says "get on with it!":lmao:

Kai Leingod

18-02-2009, 01:12

Here's the IPK video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBTrBeTU7X4

still funny when he says "get on with it!":lmao:

Lol I wonder if he knew he was going straight on youtube.

imagine bear gryll doing that.

The guys at the army surplus shop are realy nice guys I am deff gonna go back there I wonder how much a hammock is?

RAPPLEBY2000

18-02-2009, 02:10

Wait till we next meet up,

We'll bring our Hammocks so you can see them working before you buy!

I have 2 different ones myself! I think Globetrotter still has 2 also!

(there is quite a difference between the designs).

T1tch

18-02-2009, 08:43

Glad you guys had fun - it was a bit too far for me to travel, so instead I spent 6 very enjoyable hours wandering around my favourite wood looking for suitable shaped wood for spoons. Found a couple of elbows that should do well for adze handles, plenty of my all time favourite tinder – Honeysuckle bark (I’ve never had it fail me), a 12 foot length of silver birch so rotten only the bark was felt (do you need fresh bark to make containers out of?) And finally a nice lump of hawthorn (I think) truck – from where they’ve been doing some thinning out – this might be the answer to the question ‘is there a native timber that can be used in the making of a fire piston?’ I’ve been coveting the tree they cut down for that very reason for over a year now, so I was well chuffed when I turned up and found it had been turned into logs :)
Kai – if you have problems sourcing eyelets locally try here (http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/catalogue.asp?sID=14) (no affiliation etc)
If the next meet up is an overnighter I will be bringing my hammock as well (a Hennessy – my handle belies my size) as I don’t actually have the kit to ground dwell...yet. You will be most welcome to give it a try – so long as you get out of it before I want to go to sleep. I went to turn in on a scout camp last year only to find a scout crashed out in it! He received what was defiantly the epitome of the phrase ‘rude awakening’.

Cheers Mark

Kai Leingod

18-02-2009, 11:25

Kai Leingod

18-02-2009, 14:51

I spent this morning learning quick tie knots and i have learned 3 so far and i only know the name of 1 the siberian knot heh.
By the way guys i dont think i will be able to make march i can't start booking my days of until the end of march I'll see what i can do

Snufkin

18-02-2009, 19:30

Thanks T1tch that website is good value may get some webbing to go with.
My next buy was gonna be a more lightweight tarp along with a water bottle plus metal cup and a swedish army fire steel I just have a cheap flint one at the moment but should do.

I'm gonna get some fire lighters as fuel for the stove RAPPLEBY2000 gave me but I don;t know what the best type of storage would be to keep 'em fresh or how to store meth?

I'm sure I've got a swedish firesteel knocking around that I don't use. It has plenty of life left in it, you can have it if you like. Remind me before the next meet and I'll bring it along.

Kai Leingod

18-02-2009, 23:56

yo guys after tinder like hay'n stuff £1.30 odd at my work (Tesco) for a small bag £3.70 odd for the large bag. Did'nt look at cotton wool but they have 2 ltr bladders for £8 odd pounds

And there is some gear at tesco I'm gonna buy like a super lightweight sleeping bag for £20 but it can't handle cold the one that can is £37 thought I would share these small findings

Thanks for the offer Snufkin but I'm gonna buy my own for £10 at the army surplus in norwich plus a bivi bag

here is the bivi http://www.ecamo.co.uk/product/bivi-bag-for-survival-olive-green/427.html

T1tch

19-02-2009, 01:15

Thanks for the offer T1tch but I'm gonna buy my own for £10 at the army surplus in norwich plus a bivi bag

Not me mate - I'm a fire piston convert, through and through (although I do have a couple of ferro rods in my kit for good measure)- I think you meant Snufkin.

Kai Leingod

19-02-2009, 01:23

Not me mate - I'm a fire piston convert, through and through (although I do have a couple of ferro rods in my kit for good measure)- I think you meant Snufkin.

Damn now i can't read lol I'll edit that no one will ever know

T1tch

19-02-2009, 01:30

No worries - we'll just keep it to ourselves eh? :cool:

Kai Leingod

19-02-2009, 23:10

T1tch

20-02-2009, 02:13

wen't into the woods today to try my tarp and worked some what ok i need to perfect it.
Managed to get a couple embers on some tinder but nothing more :(

I would like to build my own blow drill what's the best raw materials?

Well Rich is the one to answer this realy, but personally I use any old bit of branch for the bow - so long as it has the right shape.

For the drill and hearth I use Hazel - but I've heard ivy is also good. Basicaly you want them both to be of the same wood so they wear evenly, and to avoid wood with a high resin content e.g. pine.

That's what works for me anyway. (when I get the techneque right)

Cheers

Mark

Kai Leingod

20-02-2009, 12:04

Well Rich is the one to answer this realy, but personally I use any old bit of branch for the bow - so long as it has the right shape.

For the drill and hearth I use Hazel - but I've heard ivy is also good. Basicaly you want them both to be of the same wood so they wear evenly, and to avoid wood with a high resin content e.g. pine.

That's what works for me anyway. (when I get the techneque right)

Cheers

Mark

nice one mate will start to make my drill. been shopping at hoopers again and got a cool external frame rucksack.

Damascus

20-02-2009, 18:17

Heads up

Cotswols is selling some gerber tools cheap, I have just bought the small clutch multi tool and the tempo torch together for £15 bargin.:beerchug:

Kai Leingod

20-02-2009, 22:00

Heads up

Cotswols is selling some gerber tools cheap, I have just bought the small clutch multi tool and the tempo torch together for £15 bargin.:beerchug:

Hi Damascus

was in tesco today and picked up a 2 man tent for £2.12 and theres still a load left on the shelf this is at blueboar lane tesco.
thought i would share this discovery

RAPPLEBY2000

20-02-2009, 22:56

Sorry i was away at inlaws with no internet!:(

T1tch
Not me mate - I'm a fire piston convert, through and through
:cool: Please show us when you can! and where you got your piston.

Storing meths? just keep it in the bottle it comes in for now. I use pretty much any bottle that has a tight seal (no special make or type)

the metal cooker aka "Hexi cooker"is designed to be used with Hexamine, which can be bought from most camping stores, often called cooking tablets(or similar). usually around £2.00, it will coat the bottom of your tins with sticky black tar but it will wash off.
you can use garden BBQ tablets they will work but are less efficient and give off worse smoke and a more dusty coating on your tins.

bow drills and kit?

at the moment for displays I use:
Bow = Ash you could use:Willow /Yew/ Rodahdendran
Cord = Standard cord from boats and bits. you could use:somthing strong but grippy
Drill = Hazel you could use:Poplar,
Baseboard = Lime (good cause it lasts longer)you could use:Hazel, Poplar,
Bearing block = Flint with a smooth dip
(you can switch round Hazel/poplar or both the same).
the hand piece/bearing block: a stone, piece of Holly, Oak something that won't burn so well you may have to use a waxy leaf or simular to stop the bearing block burning.

for the "Bird's nest" I use pet animal hay, and the fluffy stuff is rosebay-willowherb(collected by myself.

by the way I was cutting down Poplar yesterday and have a few nice straight bits that will do as basebords when it's dry, which you guy's can have.:D

More talki later.:)

Kai Leingod

21-02-2009, 01:43

Was in hoopers just picked up an aluminium 0.5 ltr bottle that should do for meths got a couple 1 ltr bottles and a swedish stove set.
Will get a nice camo tarp tomorrow selling the last of my games should get enough to get a bivi bag to I hope.
Looks like I can start booking from april on, for my holidays any dates I need to know before booking?

T1tch

21-02-2009, 10:51

Sorry i was away at inlaws with no internet!:(

T1tch
:cool: Please show us when you can! and where you got your piston.

My commiserations mate - never a fun activity...

I've made a couple, with brass plungers and and the piston lined with brass capped with epoxy (before fixing it into the body) This method works with any tipe of wood, so is good for this counties timber as most of it is too porus.

My favoite one is a traditional design imported from the US, bought when it was viable to do so (the £ was worth $2.2ish)

I've always got one in my day pack - and I'll try and dig out a couple more to bring along. You'll all be most welcome to have a play when we finally meet :)

Cheers
Mark

craeg

21-02-2009, 12:11

Hi Guys
Been lurking here a bit and thought I would say hi. HI! ;) I used to live in Naarfolk but now live near Huntingdon, Cambs.

I went to the Moot last year with my son and we enjoyed it immensely. Not done much bushcrafty stuff since though but would certainly like to start again.

I have made some more spoons, lusted at one at the Moot then bought a Gransfors Bruks Sm Forest axe and I even made a pretty good (if I do say so myself!) Hobo stove from some cheepo SS tins from TK Max.

The odd weekend should be good with SWMBO and I have a mate (March boy) that is really keen to have a go. We both have teenage sons (15) that will probably join us also.

Cheers
Craeg

RAPPLEBY2000

21-02-2009, 15:31

Hi craeg,
see, I knew you guy's were out there!;)

I was a bit worried thinking Huntingdon was too far for you guy's but I just looked on a map and if we were to meet in the west of norfolk near say Kingslynn or Thetford then hopefully it wouldn't be too far for most of us.

I'll send you a PM ASAP,

On another note does anyone know a place i can get hold of aluminium sheeting at a resonable price? I'm planning to make a few Crusader cup lids for people (for probly about £5), but i don't want to buy a sheet from QD 1x2 ft for £20:eek:
Either that or a local supply of cheep old aluminium dinner box trays or(like they used to use for school dinners).
cheers

Globetrotter.uk

21-02-2009, 17:06

Richard
why not get an old microwave and use the panel from that.

RAPPLEBY2000

21-02-2009, 19:22

Richard
why not get an old microwave and use the panel from that.

Oh, didn't know that!, i guess it depends on what state the microwave is in But, I'll have a look around.

Cheers. (:) just remembered you gave me some a while ago!:You_Rock_)

Globetrotter.uk

21-02-2009, 19:35

o yeh the old car park signage.

Kai Leingod

22-02-2009, 01:16

RAPPLEBY2000

22-02-2009, 02:17

I'll have one of those off you'r hands for a £5 (if I think what I think it is is it like one of the stainless steel webtex cook/mugs?)

Hang on mate, I gotta make em first!:rolleyes:

The lid in question will look similar to the one earlier in this thread, though not identical.
The lid's I've made so far fit the BCB crusader mug,I'll have to check if the Webtex Mug is the same shape/size/metal.

If you can, get a BCB version (the issue mug), It's bound to be better than the Webtex version. I think they go for around £10. (they have "BCB" stamped into the metal).

GearGuru

22-02-2009, 03:29

Hi - you guys - haven't been on here in ages
Any chance of a weekends camp sometime?

GearGuru

22-02-2009, 03:50

Anyone fancy helping out the Open Canoe Fun Fest for the river stour boating on the 11/12 July. They where asking for help to demo bushcraft skills and I offered to help them out. They are a charitable organisation that do river trips in order to keep the river open for other users. Its fairly local to you guys and would be a chance to get together.

http://www.riverstourboating.org.uk/

Hi Rich

Which scout campsite did you stay at b4? - I'll try and organise a weekend camp there if I can.

Kai Leingod

22-02-2009, 21:23

I'm starting to feel like the real young one on here (Tragic)

Oh well still looking for those dates *hint* I gotta start booking holiday very soon what month('s) should I look to have off?

RAPPLEBY2000

22-02-2009, 22:25

I'm starting to feel like the real young one on here (Tragic)
well it's better than feeling old!
seriously put those fears behind you we are from a wide range of backgrounds we are all at different stages of learning Bushcraft, no doubt someone will come along that you can teach (if you wish), and tell them the time you met me and i couldn't light my Flint n steel;)

Anyone fancy helping out the Open Canoe Fun Fest for the river stour boating on the 11/12 July. They where asking for help to demo bushcraft skills and I offered to help them out. They are a charitable organisation that do river trips in order to keep the river open for other users. Its fairly local to you guys and would be a chance to get together.
Hi Rich
Which scout campsite did you stay at b4? - I'll try and organise a weekend camp there if I can.

Hi mate, glad you're back!

cool idea about the canoe trip, I can't say "yes" at present but I'd love to. I'll have to see how busy i am.:) but I love canoes (done 2star + safety test).

the really good scout campsite Near Thetford is called "Two mile bottom" see map
It's in satellite mode(:confused: ) but you can see it's out of town.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=two+mile+bottom&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=13.365941,28.300781&ie=UTF8&ll=52.427757,0.715141&spn=0.107603,0.2211&z=12
i seem to remember that during summer months they will be full! especially weekends:( I've been there twice with BCUK so they will know us and will know we are "safe".
(it's next to a marsh so summer months would be very buggy!)
though spring autumn and winter are good! last time i went they had almost finished a loo/shower block I remember it being a fair price something like £5 per night(though it may have risen).

V8Mondo

22-02-2009, 22:36

Hi Guys,

I am a newbie on the BCUK and would like to join you all sometime, hopefully at one of the overnighters that you have mentioned on the thread...any weather is fine with me!
I am really interested on finding areas that you can have open fires. I am new to the area too.

I am based in St Ives and quite flexible on dates.

You appear to have a good comeraderie and willingness to share...nice to see!
Hopefully I will have something to bring to the party...

RAPPLEBY2000

22-02-2009, 22:43

Hi mate,

Don't know if you knew but craeg, lives near to you!
which is handy for car pooling!

I am a newbie on the BCUK and would like to join you all sometime, hopefully at one of the overnighters that you have mentioned on the thread...any weather is fine with me!
I am really interested on finding areas that you can have open fires. I am new to the area too.

Good to hear you are interested, We are all looking for the same thing! :rolleyes:
Open fires, campsites where we can do what we want......and nice weather:umbrella: :lmao:

Well we have a few contacts so hopefully we can get camping soon! the main problem is finding dates suitable for everyone.

I'll send you a PM.

Cheers
Rich

V8Mondo

22-02-2009, 22:56

Kai Leingod

22-02-2009, 23:19

Have you guys considered making a regular meet date?

Say, 2nd and last weekend of each month. Then some will make it to one meet and others will make it to the other. If they all know someone will be there on those weekends they will start to plan ahead with their personal diaries perhaps?

Of course, this is determined by the permission of the landowner if needed??

Just a thought... seems like we have a lot of interest and a reasonable group of people willing to make it work !!!

I have a full time job so that would rule me out completely

all i got is holiday to do it in and my hours at work can't be changed. Monday and Tuesday normal days off.
And on Tuesday's I go off round my mates.

RAPPLEBY2000

22-02-2009, 23:58

Have you guys considered making a regular meet date?

Say, 2nd and last weekend of each month. Then some will make it to one meet and others will make it to the other. If they all know someone will be there on those weekends they will start to plan ahead with their personal diaries perhaps?

Of course, this is determined by the permission of the landowner if needed??

Just a thought... seems like we have a lot of interest and a reasonable group of people willing to make it work !!!

I have to agree with Kai Leingod, it would conflict with alot of peoples work.

because we all live quite a distance apart and all have different hours to work it would be difficult to do.

It might be worth a trial run though, I'll see what i can come up with!

I think I'll start a poll to see what the general view is, and which days would be better.

Kai Leingod

23-02-2009, 18:43

I spent this monday trying some gear out in the woods and i took pictures

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0366.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0370.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0371.jpg

used my meth burner with my swedish mess kit works real nice

Globetrotter.uk

23-02-2009, 19:17

kai, which woods did you go to?

RAPPLEBY2000

23-02-2009, 19:18

:You_Rock_
Top marks mate!

Very impressed with your kit!
I notice you set up your camp in exactly the same spot(that was my spot!:rolleyes:)

Nice selection of books from two "bushcraft/survival Gods!"

and a sensible food selection! :) seriously! keep everything you are doing the same and you won't go to far wrong.

Next time I'll show you a few simple "tips of the trade" you can do to Improve what you already have!
going out tonite talk later:)

Kai Leingod

23-02-2009, 20:41

kai, which woods did you go to?

There the same ones I pointed RAPPLEBY2000 to in an earlier post

:You_Rock_
Top marks mate!

Very impressed with your kit!
I notice you set up your camp in exactly the same spot(that was my spot!:rolleyes:)

Nice selection of books from two "bushcraft/survival Gods!"

and a sensible food selection! :) seriously! keep everything you are doing the same and you won't go to far wrong.

Next time I'll show you a few simple "tips of the trade" you can do to Improve what you already have!
going out tonite talk later:)

Sorry could'nt help it that spot is realy good out of the way from everyone nice and quiet and easy place to set up a temp tarp/basha (you found the real gem)

as for gear i have got a lot more where that comes from thanks to all those games I have sold I now have almost everything i could need except its all lower quality stuff.

I'm following the K.I.S.S. rule for what i do out in the woods

RAPPLEBY2000

23-02-2009, 23:53

KISS, yup good idea too!

don't worry about how "cheap" stuff is if it does the job it's good enough!

I had a girlfriend years ago that was into "sort of" survival but she didn't call it that, she had a ex army shoulder bag, I don't remember the contents apart from a shower curtain she used as a tarp!

I went on a walk with globetrotter many years ago and took a group of lads from Norwich YMCA on a "Night hike" no one took any food, it was all a bit of a last minute thing, but one of the guy's used a tent as a blanket.

basically (another good quote):
"If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid!"

But seriously your kit is fine, you just need to make it a bit dirty!:rolleyes:

RAPPLEBY2000

23-02-2009, 23:59

kai, which woods did you go to?

Hi Globetrotter,

It's very close to the woods we got lost in!;) with Our little'uns!

the east side of "Woodside road" We couldn't tell if it is public or not, there are no signs of fences it goes back a fair bit, worth looking at!

Kai Leingod

24-02-2009, 00:26

Hi Globetrotter,

It's very close to the woods we got lost in!;) with Our little'uns!

the east side of "Woodside road" We couldn't tell if it is public or not, there are no signs of fences it goes back a fair bit, worth looking at!

I think it's private property though

oh well tried out my 2 man tent (remember it was only £2.12)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0372.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0373.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0378.jpg

i don't like it to be honest im too big for it anybody else want it they can have it tarp / basha are way better

RAPPLEBY2000

24-02-2009, 20:58

Handy hint!
you don't have to sleep along the sides!, sleep diagonally and you'll have more space.

hey that's an awful lot of tent for £2.12! It is probably what would be described as a "festival" tent I.e. for use only in summer, and not for serious mountain use. but it's fine for simple overnighters.

I managed to come across some Rubberised Canvas groundsheets today (dated 1952!)
£5 each they are 90" x 195" a little on the small side for a shelter, i imagine they were designed to go in soldiers 2 man tents. but i got 4 and I'm hoping to join them together to make a tarp 2 x 2 sheets for my bushcraft display's.
I'll let you know how i get on

If anyone wants one they come from a little army surplus shop in the center of Hingham, on the Watton road (the shop with Russian writing on the front next to the pub) on the back right corner of the shop on shelves.

I've been digging over a clients garden yesterday, and today I'm knackered:1244: :( !

Kai Leingod

24-02-2009, 21:12

not a bad find i guess your place is turning into tarp central

got a cheap survival bivi bag it's like a super strong bin liner but should do until i can get a proper one (btw it was £3)

RAPPLEBY2000

24-02-2009, 21:39

not a bad find i guess your place is turning into tarp central
it has been for a long time!

got a cheap survival bivi bag it's like a super strong bin liner but should do until i can get a proper one (btw it was £3)
Ah yes, something that should be experienced by anyone that's ever wondered what it's like to be a crisp!:lmao: , again, KISS, it works has kept people alive on mountains since they were invented, not the height of comfort but you will be warm!
You may not know this but there are a few ways of using them!
1. jump into it like a sleeping bag(not the most heat efficient method)
2. sit up in it with your feet inside your rucksack (for extra insulation) sitting up helps you stay awake and warm (less contact with the cold ground) and you can see rescue coming.
3. sit in it same as "2" but put it over your head first (so your feet are at the opening) then tear a little hole so you can breath and see rescuers etc.
of course there are many other uses like groundsheet, floats, kit storage, water collecting /container, a signal device and even a jacket. everyone should have one!:)
good thing is they are sooooo light and small that you can leave them in your bag and forget about them till you need it!

Globetrotter.uk

24-02-2009, 21:41

RAPPLEBY2000

24-02-2009, 22:31

Sounds nice, I'd come and meet you but I'm working:( .

Can you do us a pic of your camp and post it?:)

new burner? oooh please tell us!

Cheers
Rich

Kai Leingod

24-02-2009, 23:06

Im off to Walk from Spixworth to Horsford tomorrow and will be at Horsford around 12 noon to set up camp and make lunch, then I plan to make some char cloth on my new burner and then I will see what happens next.

that sounds cool yeah show us some pictures

by the way its Olive green (good thing green is my fave colour)

Kai Leingod

25-02-2009, 12:55

I got a nice parcel in the post with some gear i thought i would share here

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/kaileingod/DSCF0379.jpg

now have a small billy can set with webtex mug and a small treckmates hammock i think i have everything now

RAPPLEBY2000

25-02-2009, 21:30

Again....really nice Kit!:cool: I'm starting to think you're going to have more "shiney" stuff than me!

Be careful though the condition you are staring to show symptoms of is "Kit fetish"!:lmao: I ,like the Knife! it's pretty well known as a great knife to learn the basics!
and i see you haven't just gone into one shop, it's obvoious you've shopped around for the best you can afford, very sensible! :)

I managed to get time off today and met up with Globetrotter after all! something to do with turfing someones lawn but having to order in turf!:rolleyes:

Hopefully he's going to put up the pics.

He made some quality Char-cloth! at a nice spot in Horsford woods.:)
and i broke off a couple of twigs from a silver birch and guess what! sap started dripping out!
I made a cut in a larger tree and collected around a third of a cup of sap.
It was my first try (I've been lazy;)) it was clear and tasted slightly metallic (that might have been the container), and slightly sweet, a bit like if you'd added a T-spoon of sugar to a pint of water.

Globetrotter.uk

25-02-2009, 22:50

Well it was a nice surprize to meet Rich at Horsford, I have made some char cloth for the first time, using my Hobo stove with plenty of Birch bark for fuel. Here's a short video.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/th_Picture031.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/?action=view&current=Picture031.flv)

Globetrotter.uk

25-02-2009, 23:17

Well of Richard anyway

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/richard01.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/richard02.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh155/beadsnbuckles/richard03.jpg

Kai Leingod

25-02-2009, 23:26

that looks awesome wish i could have been there.

I think i do have a kit fetish it all looks so cool i can't help and go a bit mad :)

Annything happening next Monday afternoon? would like to experiment more

on another note how do you get a fire burning when everything is realy damp?

RAPPLEBY2000

25-02-2009, 23:30

I think i prefer the 3rd picture;)
loose the first 2! I wasn't as grumpy as i look!
Not working and nothing on the callendar for Monday, What are you Up to Globetrotter?

Globetrotter.uk

25-02-2009, 23:32

I maybe free monday, depends on wife.

RAPPLEBY2000

25-02-2009, 23:46

Just checked I'm definetely free.

how do you get a fire burning when everything is realy damp?

you will always find dry wood somewhere, like the dead Silver birch trees i showed you, they'ed have dry wood inside.

and remember that fallen silver birch bark i lit a fire on, it shows you how easily it will burn!

as for starting a fire basically you're looking at making the fire efficient, and hot!
(sorry that sound's stupid:11doh:) sorry i mean concentrate your fire on being really hot quickly so use loads of fast but hot burning wood to start it like Birch or pine(that's full of resin). then gradually add slower burning stuff like oak.

Kai Leingod

26-02-2009, 01:06

Just checked I'm definetely free.

you will always find dry wood somewhere, like the dead Silver birch trees i showed you, they'ed have dry wood inside.

and remember that fallen silver birch bark i lit a fire on, it shows you how easily it will burn!

as for starting a fire basically you're looking at making the fire efficient, and hot!
(sorry that sound's stupid:11doh:) sorry i mean concentrate your fire on being really hot quickly so use loads of fast but hot burning wood to start it like Birch or pine(that's full of resin). then gradually add slower burning stuff like oak.

very true reading on the forum about the Bannock bread and the Damper Bread gonna make sum tomorrow and see what its like

I guess Monday is going to be a good day

DavidJT

26-02-2009, 21:11

Hi everyone
Fairly new to posting on the board (gulity of lurking for too long), but been doing bushcrafty stuff for quite a while.
I would just like to offer all you "locals" an invitation... I am in Suffolk near dunwich Forrest. Recently I took up field archery, and joined Whitefriars Bowmen. The club has a beautiful rolling course set in 50 acres of forrestry commision woodland in dunwich Forrest.
Well to come to the point, the club is holding a "have a go" day on the 18th April, so if any of you haven't tried traditional field archery then please feel free to come along.
PM me for details
Cheers David

RAPPLEBY2000

26-02-2009, 22:50

Hi DavidJT wow what an entrance!

not only are you a local, but offering free field archery too!
(not a bad site either!)

sounds like a Norfolk and Norwich group outing to me, definitely put it in the diary!

I'll send you a PM, ASAP.

Globetrotter, I'm not sure but I think your, pics may have shoved the text over too far, is anyone else having the same problem? can you resize them? cheers.

Anyone else up for a meeting this Monday coming?

Kai Leingod

26-02-2009, 23:09

that archery offer sounds awesome ill have to try and book it off

had something different happen on my walk home from work a Fox jumped out of a bush and ran straight past me thing is at night they look like Black dogs I'll admit that it was scary (oh well)

any news on where to meet for the meet on monday?

DavidJT

26-02-2009, 23:27

Hi again all,
No big entrance at all! It's just that the archery club is in your area and we're looking for new members, and I thought some of you guys might enjoy it.
There should be a good turn out at the event, so each person may not be able to shoot for that long, but you could combine it with a general bimble in Dunwich Forest, to make a whole day out.
I was in Dunwich today with my four year old son. Put the tarp up and had a brew (I'm indoctrinating him early!)
Cheers David

Snufkin

27-02-2009, 00:35

Hi David and welcome. I'll have to see about the 18th, not sure if I can make it. I've made a few bows and arrows but hardly ever get a chance to shoot them. It would be good to show everyone how tremendously bad I am:) .

Snufkin

27-02-2009, 00:40

Here's a bit of backyard archery with my homemade longbow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/longbow/th_2006_0529Image0004.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/longbow/?action=view&current=2006_0529Image0004.flv )

RAPPLEBY2000

27-02-2009, 01:05

Snufkin Here's a bit of backyard archery with my homemade longbow.
:eek: woah watch out for the camera!

I'm seriously impressed with your speed and accuracy!:You_Rock_

can't wait to see the "take down" bow (you showed me) in action!

I used to teach archery many years ago(i wasn't very good) but i can't wait to have a go with real bows!:)

Snufkin

27-02-2009, 02:48

:eek: woah watch out for the camera!

I'm seriously impressed with your speed and accuracy!:You_Rock_

can't wait to see the "take down" bow (you showed me) in action!

I used to teach archery many years ago(i wasn't very good) but i can't wait to have a go with real bows!:)

I was looking at the take down this evening. The sinew had lifted slightly on one limb (it shrinks as it drys and is prone to doing so). I soaked the area and brushed some more hide glue into it and wrapped it down but it'll be another couple of weeks until it dries sufficiently to do anymore work.
The vid is a few years old when I was shooting a bit more.

Kai Leingod

27-02-2009, 12:22

wow is all i can say to sum it up

Kai Leingod

28-02-2009, 12:32

made my first bannock yesterday ballsed it up so ill give it another go today added a bit too much salt :S

RAPPLEBY2000

01-03-2009, 00:59

Kai Leingod made my first bannock yesterday ballsed it up so ill give it another go today added a bit too much salt :S
bannock is great stuff you can add pretty much what you want too! always tastes better on an open fire ;)

I met My mum at Kelling heath today and found a stash of "Forme formentes"(horse shoe fungi)!! took one, and left the others to grow, It's true it does grow in the south!

RAPPLEBY2000

01-03-2009, 16:30

:(
SORRY GUY'S!:puppy_dog
I'm not feeling well, I've hurt myself after laying too much turf,
and I think it best i don't meet up tomorrow(Monday), seeing Dr tomorrow:(

Kai Leingod

01-03-2009, 17:41

:(
SORRY GUY'S!:puppy_dog
I'm not feeling well, I've hurt myself after laying too much turf,
and I think it best i don't meet up tomorrow(Monday), seeing Dr tomorrow:(

ouch you should take it easy. (especially at work)

I don't realy know whats going on monday i was hoping for some where to meet in city if not ill just go into my woods and practice some basic Bushcraft skills.

(a bit swampy in there)

Globetrotter.uk

01-03-2009, 17:47

Kai do you fancy going to Mousehold for a few hours?

Snufkin

01-03-2009, 18:07

Get well soon Rich!

RAPPLEBY2000

01-03-2009, 18:26

cheers for the sympathy guys! :)

Globetrotter.uk

01-03-2009, 18:28

Sympathy! Mmmmm?

Ok
GET WELL SOON OLD TIMER

Kai Leingod

01-03-2009, 18:49

Kai do you fancy going to Mousehold for a few hours?

don't know my mate said he would like to see my gear but doesn't know when he will be round mine
so 50/50 he might turn up but then he might not :( oh well

RAPPLEBY2000

02-03-2009, 20:20

:confused: Did anyone meet up today?
It was a lovely day for it, I'm gutted as I'm pretty much housebound untill my injury subsides! I have seen Dr been sent home to rest.
I've just been a bit silly really, took on a huge job(for me) and wasn't sure if i could physically do it.
well i finished the job anyway but I'm now suffering for it

today would have been a good'n!:sigh:

I guess that means more time to make stuff like crusader cup lids etc but I'd rather be outside!

Kai Leingod

02-03-2009, 21:00

my mate did turn up set out to my woods gave him some rice and hot choclate i think i have some what shown him the apeal of the woods.

gonna pop into the woods and find stuff fora bow drill set

RAPPLEBY2000

02-03-2009, 21:35

:You_Rock_ well done mate!
see told you, you would be teaching others soon!

Rice and Hot Chocolate sounds nice! (I'm missing out!:( )

Tell us next time "you and he" are free and I'll try to meet up with you guys!

Snufkin

02-03-2009, 21:57

Grrr... Stuck indoors at work today:( . At least I rode in in shorts for the first time this year:) , although it was a little frosty this morning!

RAPPLEBY2000

02-03-2009, 22:12

At least I rode in in shorts for the first time this year:) , although it was a little frosty this morning!

:yikes: that sounds a bit nippy!;)

any luck with the bow glueing?

Kai Leingod

02-03-2009, 22:23

I'm thinking of walking further a field other than the woods on my doorstep any places that are a nice place to go?

Globetrotter.uk

02-03-2009, 22:43

St Faiths Common Horsford, or try Lion Wood or Mousehold Health

Snufkin

02-03-2009, 23:04

any luck with the bow glueing?
It seems to have stuck OK. I took the wrapping off this evening. I'll leave it a few more days until I bend it, just to be on the safe side.

Kai Leingod

02-03-2009, 23:32

St Faiths Common Horsford, or try Lion Wood or Mousehold Health

thanks noted and will look up on google maps

RAPPLEBY2000

03-03-2009, 01:04

Originally Posted by Globetrotter.uk View Post
St Faiths Common Horsford, or try Lion Wood or Mousehold Health

thanks noted and will look up on google maps

just thinking St Faiths Common Horsford might be difficult to locate via google maps, as a guide aim for the bunch of 3 carparks in Horsford (you want the furthest south).

I would also urge a little caution as to exploring the area (globetrotter might be hiding there!:yelrotflm ) no but seriously, it is a big place and easy to get lost if it's your first time.
where as Lion Wood or Mousehold Health have clear borders which are all near roads, if you get lost just keep going in one direction and you'll find a fence/road to follow.
(look up "handrails" in the navigation bits in your books for a better explanation;) )

any luck with the bow glueing?
It seems to have stuck OK. I took the wrapping off this evening. I'll leave it a few more days until I bend it, just to be on the safe side.

cool :cool: i can't wait to see it in action!:You_Rock_

Snufkin

03-03-2009, 20:42

It was bending pretty well before I sinewed it, so it should only take some minor tweaks to get the tiller right. Then get it to a comfortable draw weight and shoot it in. I think I'll try for about 50lbs @ 25". I'm not so good at shooting heavy bows with a reduced draw length ( I usually pull 27"). When it's up and shooting I'll take a vid.
Here's a vid of another little horsebow I made.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/th_DSCF0449.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/?action=view&current=DSCF0449.flv)

GearGuru

05-03-2009, 00:23

Does a horsebow mean used on horseback?

Snufkin

05-03-2009, 19:47

Does a horsebow mean used on horseback?

Usually. This one is a plains indian style.

Kai Leingod

05-03-2009, 23:07

made my 5th bannock today just as plain as the rest but have got some almonds to mix in now should make a difference i hope

RAPPLEBY2000

05-03-2009, 23:17

A horse bow! of course, I never knew that!:)

this may be a silly question but could I make a full size bow small enough to fit in a rucksack i.e. good enough to shoot small game like rabbit/pigeon/squirrel?
perhaps made with a stiffer wood?, just thinking it would be nice to have like a much small "stalking" bow that you could use in different positions like sitting laying down etc.
(and no i don't want a Crossbow !!) but perhaps that sort of size bow.
(you may realise i know nothing about bows:o (just the using of them).

well still stuck at home Dr's orders, well I've been doing the odd bit of Kit fixing etc, and I eventually sewed those canvas groundsheets together along the seems. which was quite easy.
so now i have approx 12ft by 6ft canvas tarp, But i had as play in the garden and with one pole you can make half a pyramid design which would easily house four!

I'll fix some goal-post type poles (like old scout tents)when i use it for my demo's though as it's quite heavy.

I'd hate to be "house-bound" forever I'd go nuts!:yelrotflm :red: :burnout:

Kai Leingod

05-03-2009, 23:46

Snufkin

06-03-2009, 00:11

Sorry Rich but bow hunting is illegal in this country. In theory the little horsebow in the vid would be a fine small game bow. It's short (48" I think) and pulls around 35lbs, plenty powerful for small game and should shoot a light arrow fast enough. You would need a more powerful bow and a heavier arrow to take deer sized game. 50lb @28" is usually considered the minimum draw weight for deer sized game amongst primitive hunters over in the US. Generally speaking, the denser the wood, the heavier draw weight you can get from it but there are other factors such as tension and compression strength to take into consideration. The thing to remember with a small bow is you are asking less wood to do more work, and with a shorter draw the arrow has less chance to store energy. The plains style was a very specialist weapon designed to shoot at close range but the indians did manage to take buffalo with them!
The other option is a take down like the one I'm working on. You could easily make one that would break down into two 30" sections that would yield a sweet shooting bow.
While you are stuck at home you might want to check out Paleoplanet, they have some great archery forums there, with some of the most knowledgeable bowyers in the world posting.

Snufkin

06-03-2009, 00:20

Kai, I'm a big trail bread fan!
Some of my favourites are adding chopped apple and sultanas to the mix. Also mixing it with beer instead of water adds a nice yeasty taste.
My current fav is rolling my dough out into a rectangle, sprinkling with cinnamon, brown sugar and sultanas, then rolling up into a swiss roll. I then cut into slices, flatten and fry in butter (at home I brown them on each side and pop in the oven for ten minutes to finish off but you can do them just in the frying pan over the camp fire or dutch oven them).

RAPPLEBY2000

06-03-2009, 00:41

:rolleyes:
I knew about bow hunting law ;) i used to teach archery to kids in the late 80's,
I've just law shoved in my face in a big way:rolleyes:
("bushcraft chatter", "a really small archery bow that works").

Nothing against you mate, you weren't to know,:D
I saw your work you inspired me! and i thought I'd give it a go, (but....I'm a bit lazy!:o :lmao: ) so wondered if a smaller less complex bow would work (If i ever needed it to).
I think they reckon that I might be a Poacher!:lmao:

I might try a small bow, when i can find some decent wood. :)

Snufkin

06-03-2009, 00:59

GearGuru

06-03-2009, 01:11

RAPPLEBY2000

06-03-2009, 01:15

It was just your wording of the original post, you probably should have said to "theoretically" hunt small game . I chucked some more ideas up on the bushcraft chatter thread as well.

:You_Rock_
Cheers for that mate, You're right about my original wording, Blimey i didn't think it'd stop!
:lmao:

I'm not sure If i dare try to make one now:lmao: Or maybe i should make one;) but call it the "Thrush buster"..but that does sound a bit like a ladies medical cream!:eek: :lmao:

No, :27: the "Eagle Slaughterer":lmao:

crazy days!:rolleyes:

Snufkin

06-03-2009, 01:21

I started a bow at the bushmoot years ago in ash. A guy with an identical cut to mine split his when he was tillering (????) it. Consequently I think the same will happen to my bow. Should I try to finish it??:eek: :rolleyes:

Chris
It doesn't follow that yours will break. It could be that he created a hinge, where the bow was bending too much in one area or he violated the back causing a splinter to lift up. There are too many variables to give you any advice over the internet. I say go for it, the worst you'll gain is experience and some kindling!;)