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shaggystu
31-05-2008, 18:57
hi all, not posted on here for a long long time, much longer than i realised to be honest.
just wondering if there's anyone around my neck of the woods who might like to come for a pint and compare shiney things! i'm not really into organised weekend meets because my life is a little bit unpredictable, but it'd be good to have someone to share the spur of the moment nights out that i have.
look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully sharing a drink, be it in the pub or round the fire.
stuart
subedarmajor
01-06-2008, 11:01
I live near Scunthorpe, I'm fairly new to bushcraft (both the site and the lifestyle.)
Do you know of any bushcraft friendly areas?
Cheers, Alan.
shaggystu
01-06-2008, 13:07
well welcome to bushcraft mate, hope you enjoy it.
i don't really know the area where you are but if you ever fancy a trip over to chesterfield you'd be more than welcome to share the places i go. there's bound to be someone on here though who does live in your area, just ask around a bit, say hello in the introductions section.
stuart
Labrador
10-06-2008, 08:39
Hi ShaggyStu,
I'm normally found in Shining cliff woods/Peat Pits at Alderwasley at the weekends (early in the morning) with my chocolate labrador (the one pictured in my Avatur).
PM me, I'm always up for a mardle & some Kelly Kettle tea when I'm there!
Davey569
21-06-2008, 21:26
im near birmingham, 2 miles from Dudley. anyone else close to me?
Andy2112
23-06-2008, 12:28
Davey569,
I'm close to you, i'm about 3 miles from Dudley.:cool:
Andy2112
Davey569
23-06-2008, 18:04
cool, which side? i live just round the corner from merry hill.
grimstead
23-06-2008, 18:33
hi all im from wolves their is 3 of use one is from dudley and and 2 of use are from wolves
Andy2112
24-06-2008, 08:48
Davey569,
i'm merry hell side as well mate, between netherton and old hill, and cradley heath !
Grimstead,
at this rate we could start our own bushmoot on the wolves ringroad !! LOL
Davey569
24-06-2008, 12:15
thats brilliant! i live by the old speedway, do you know it? and i suppose you know saltwells? i tuck myself away there sometimes to practise some skills.
Andy2112
24-06-2008, 13:41
I know the old speedway and Saltwells real well mate, right by you then, just round the corner from Aldi by the old Saltwells school !
Used to go down the saltwells nature reserve before it was a nature reserve, and after it became one as a mate used to be a volunteer warden down there. Not been down there in years.
I usually go over Kinver and have a poke around to see if i can find any tinder etc.
I see you are going to the Midlands meet, I've not been before so it should be good, me and a mate from work are going, probably go after work on the Friday night, putting all my faith in the satnav to get us there. We are doing the air rifles and archery shooting, not done archery before so it's going to be a laugh.
Small world mate !!:D
Davey569
24-06-2008, 23:22
verry small...i live right opposite the entrance to the speedway estate. (currently with a skip on the drive.)
im going to have to see about the meet as i have no transport and no idea where it is/how to get there. but ill try my best non the less.
my nan and uncle live in kinver, my uncle works with BW and lives in the house on hyde lock? i was thinking about having a meet over there but would need to check it out with my uncle if he knows anyplace we could go.
Andy2112
25-06-2008, 11:10
Davey569,
You're more than welcome to come with us mate, there should be room in the car for one more, got to pick my mate up first before we start the trip to Coventry. Let me know if you do or don't and we'll PM each other to arrange details.
:1244:
Andy
Matthew.Passmore
25-06-2008, 11:57
I live around rotherham/sheffield, not for from chesterfield, 20min.
Davey569
25-06-2008, 12:40
Davey569,
You're more than welcome to come with us mate, there should be room in the car for one more, got to pick my mate up first before we start the trip to Coventry. Let me know if you do or don't and we'll PM each other to arrange details.
:1244:
Andy
thankyou mate i'd love too join you, ill PM you some details. but its not for certain yet.
Andy2112
25-06-2008, 13:37
PM sent mate.
Davey569
25-06-2008, 13:41
found and replied :)
Jus_like_that
26-06-2008, 23:40
Hi all! I'm in Burton on Trent area, Would be great to be able to meet with some1 local, share ideas and stuff!
Adam
grimstead
13-07-2008, 17:38
Davey569,
i'm merry hell side as well mate, between netherton and old hill, and cradley heath !
Grimstead,
at this rate we could start our own bushmoot on the wolves ringroad !! LOL
that would be funny lol
so u go over kniver way any good places to go m8 dont get much chance to go :-(
hope you have a good time at the meet up in cov
Andy2112
14-07-2008, 14:57
that would be funny lol
so u go over kniver way any good places to go m8 dont get much chance to go :-(
hope you have a good time at the meet up in cov
I usually go over Kingsford Lane side of kinver then into the woods, it's nice all over that way.
Looking forward to the meet in cov, can't wait
Praetorian
06-12-2008, 23:09
im near birmingham, 2 miles from Dudley. anyone else close to me?
Ha ha ha....I'm another local boy, Oldbury.
Hi, am new to this forum. Im originally from north london. But now live in Kings Norton (south Birmingham). I am looking to meet up with some new bushcraft peeps in the new year.
The guys I usually go with still live in the South East, it can be a bit of a logistical nightmare hooking up with them more than a couple of times a year...
Looks like there is quite a few of you about in the Midlands. I was contemplating the meet up over in coventry last weekend, but kind of glad I didnt ! Looking at the rain, and the fact I was feeling a bit flu like!
Would be cool to hear suggestions on venues to hook up with people or pm me if your on my doorstep and you fancy going for a bimble... cheers :)
Looks like the "yam yams" have hijacked your thread shaggy, i'm not that far away though, and there's a load out your way on BB.
MartinK9
16-12-2008, 00:21
Home of the Pork Pie and Stilton Cheese here
Fallow Way
16-12-2008, 09:37
I would be up for a meet, I am south Staffordshire on Cannock Chase Forest.
Martink9, that makes you near to me , in the birth place of Mrs Thatcher.
sasquatch
16-12-2008, 21:35
I'm in Northampton and I find it hard to find a safe place to camp solo around here, if anyone has any ideas or wants company give me a shout. I can travel but the closer the better. I'd prefer to keep the driving within an hour each way if possible. I really want to find a decent place to put up a tarp and hammock for a night or two without hassle!! Cheers
MartinK9
16-12-2008, 22:12
Martink9, that makes you near to me , in the birth place of Mrs Thatcher.
Not too far then at all
I am in worksop, its only half an hour away from lincoln and an hour or so from staffordshire and leicestershire, i would deffo be up for a meet or something. there isn't anywhere to camp here (legally anyway).
cheers
cub
novembeRain
08-01-2009, 20:23
I'm lincoln - so between woof and cub88
Hi
Melton Mowbray (ish) here - I am still practicing in the garden before going 'live' so if you do arrange a meet of some kind and don't mind a total (well-aged) beginner who will need to be told everything then let me know.
I am trying to sort out a training weekend with someone who I trust in Herefordshire so that may be I will know the basics before too long - hopefully by end of March at latest
MartinK9
03-02-2009, 17:31
Hi
Melton Mowbray (ish) here - I am still practicing in the garden before going 'live' so if you do arrange a meet of some kind and don't mind a total (well-aged) beginner who will need to be told everything then let me know.
I am trying to sort out a training weekend with someone who I trust in Herefordshire so that may be I will know the basics before too long - hopefully by end of March at latest
I wouldn't worry I am in the same position:rolleyes:
yeah me too, nothing wrong with the blind leading the blind though
is there anybody meeting up yet know late by dates but just wondering
JonathanD
26-01-2011, 21:44
is there anybody meeting up yet know late by dates but just wondering
This is an old thread. Check out the regional meets threads. There is always one on at least once a month.
Always wondered who that weirdo was upsetting my adders around Kingsford Country Park.
I am in worksop, its only half an hour away from lincoln and an hour or so from staffordshire and leicestershire, i would deffo be up for a meet or something. there isn't anywhere to camp here (legally anyway).
cheers
cub
been from worksop i know what you mean. i have always wanted to camp in the woods behind wilko dist yard.try walesby if you want a leagal option tho
shaggystu
04-02-2011, 12:47
well this is a slightly aged thread, i started it and then forgot all about it when the birmingham/wolverhampton boys hijacked it with their fanciful ramblings about a bull-ring-mini-moot (or some such lunacy), how times have changed, i now quite often meet up with the brummie lot at various midlands meets. also, having clearly stated in the OP that i "don't do organised meets" i now organise fairly regular meets at spitewinter scout campsite near chesterfield, funny old world.
shamal - i was in bolsover earlier this week, i live just down the road from there (hopefully moving in the next few weks though). have a look at the midlands meets, there's a whole load of dates for meets that have been arranged for this year, the next one (i think) is the north wood meet at the end of this month.
stuart
Cheers for that mate laid up at moment unable to drive due to shoulder op but will look into that and hopefully meet you there,,, I live top end Bolsover near water tower,
p.s. strong taste in music :)
shaggystu
05-02-2011, 12:31
is that hillstown way then mate? let me know when you're back in action and we'll have to meet up for a pint or something. i'm just in the proccess of moving house out towards matlock, lots of places round there to go and play in the woods. you'll have to let me know if you fancy the north wood meet later on this month, if for no other reason than i'll be wanting to cadge a lift!
stuart
p.s. gypsy punk's the way forwards mate!
It is, and no problem of lift if mobile by then, Good luck in Matlock there is some nice places to play around there should keep you busy for years, will get back to you on pint sounds a good idea be in touch soon cheers
Paul