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Hey all!!
I am very much looking forward to attending this years moot and putting some faces to the names i have come to know over the past year. my reason for posting is simple, upon arrival what do i do from there? i assume there is a communal area. do you just go off and find somwhere to camp on your own or do you go off in groups? Is there anybody travelling from the cardiff area at all that would fancy hooking up before hand?
Basically would like to know how it all works?
Hope you can help me! see you there!
Dan:D
dommyracer
22-06-2008, 23:13
based on what happened when I went last year, it's turn up, check in with the staff, they'll tell you where you can camp and tell you what the format is, and tell you a time to meet up in a certain area for safety demos / instructions etc...
-Switch-
22-06-2008, 23:54
Yeah, pretty much what dommyracer said.
As long as you check in when you arrive, and peruse the rule sheet they now hand out, then you're pretty much free to do as you please.
There is usually a quite obvious 'checking in' point near to the communal area/toilets/shop where Shelly will greet you and explain a few details.
If you don't know anyone there then don't worry - I was in that position on my first Bushmoot but was soon welcomed into a little group which made the whole experiance very enjoyable. Most people will go out of their way to help you get sorted out if you're feeling a little lost.
Just be sure not to pitch next to the Naughty Corner if you're fond of sleeping ;) :p
As above :D
Check in, find somewhere you want to set up, set up, have a wander about, talk to people etc. There's a big chute over an area on the other side of the wooden fort, that's where most get together in the evenings.
The camping area is huge so there's plenty of space. Key is to walk about with a smile on your face and have a chat where possible. Remember that everyone there is usually more than happy to be asked questions, give advice and contribute where possible.
If you need any help then just ask.
it's relaxed and so are the people there, there's not a lot to do wrong apart from not enjoy yourself :D
drewdunnrespect
30-06-2008, 19:42
just a question does the naughty corner allow jack daniels drinkers in cos i like dabble and was told it would be a good idea tor bring a favourite refreshment.
Also in previous post people have said to check in with shelly well just a question do you not need a ticket to get on to site cos if so i havnt got mine yet
Cap'n Badger
30-06-2008, 20:07
Cap'n......Member of the 'Naughty Corner' (Tm)....:D
Drewdunnrespect....All be welcome t' the Corner of fun....But ye be warned, bring two bottles....it gets a little busy!:lmao: :lmao:
Also, 'sound/noise' restrictions at the 'NC' will be in force this year, after last years ' 60's Glastonbury revival' .....:lmao: :lmao: ...(Soz again chaps.....sheepish grin:D )..So I think most o' the music will be played at the main parachute stage..so bring another bottle fer that....:lmao: :lmao: ....what the hey BRING A CASE!!. ahahahahahaaaarrrr!
Dan1982.......I be in the fine litter strewn city o' Cardiff mate....Hussah!.....Riverside. ....Where do ye hails??
Im going past Cardiff if you need a lift.
(are there still places anyway?)
cap'n badge!! i'm in the equally litter strewn region of roath. aka studentville!! would be good to arrange a time and place to meet on arrival? or possibly share a cab??
or maybe take up tengu on the generous offer??:D
Dan
Cap'n Badger
30-06-2008, 21:17
Ahoy fella...Roath eh?...oh well...:lmao: :lmao:
''Time t' meet at arrival?'' .....Any time ye wants mate....just ask s'one where be the ''Naughty Corner'' (Tm).....An' ye'll find me..lol
''Share a cab''......Going by own landship fella......may need t' leave a week earlier tho.....tis a 71 VW camper after all..:lmao:
Ifin ye wants a lift down mate, let me know......but ye may have t' get out an' push on occasion.....Jokin'....she's a fine vessel by no mistake!
lol
Lads - this is an awesome thread!
More! More! More! :)
And I'm not even going. :(
But I want to know what happens! Will the two intrepid heroes meet in the ****-end of Cardiff? :confused:
Will the '71 VW Camper make it all the way to the Moot? :rolleyes:
Will Tengu have to rescue them after all? :eek:
Does Cap'n Badger really talk like Long John Silver-arrrrrrr! :D
And can he keep it up for the whole Moot, despite the lake of alcohol in the Naughty Corner? :1244:
Come on! What's happening? :puppy_dog
Man, do you need a holiday :D
Hey, at least you're at the right side of the country to get there for yourself, I've got the travail through the dangerous shark infested (motorway service stations :rolleyes: ) territory of the Angles before I get to the Cymru :)
What's the preferred grog then Cap'n ?
cheers,
Toddy
haha!!:lmao:
kinda forgot this was for everbodies viewing. not very interesting for the rest of the world.;)
sorry all!!:D
As I presume the good captain will be arriving in a sloop or some such will there still be room for a longship? ;)
Lads - this is an awesome thread!
More! More! More! :)
And I'm not even going. :(
Does Cap'n Badger really talk like Long John Silver-arrrrrrr! :D
And can he keep it up for the whole Moot, despite the lake of alcohol in the Naughty Corner? :1244:
Come on! What's happening? :puppy_dog
I can answer that for you :D
Yes he does :D
&
Yes he can :lmao:
-Switch-
30-06-2008, 23:37
As I presume the good captain will be arriving in a sloop or some such will there still be room for a longship? ;)
Ahh... It appears The Cap'n has some competition this year. :D
Perhaps a 'Norsey Corner' Wayland? ;)
the interceptor boy
30-06-2008, 23:58
well i am new and i am going to be there as well for the first time! so am looking looking forward to make new friends, is there a corner for rookies?
the interceptor boy.
woodstock
01-07-2008, 01:22
[ after last years ' 60's Glastonbury revival' .....:It did'nt start until the 70s and it was free, if I'm at a fest i drink and do all the other stuff .but bushcrafting ,,and booze does it work
What's the preferred grog then Cap'n ?
cheers,
Toddy
If I remember right, (from last year) any type of grog at all so long as someone else pays/brings it :):lmao:
If I remember right, (from last year) any type of grog at all so long as someone else pays/brings it :):lmao:
What do you expect from a Pirate...http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/pirates.gif
Ah, I wondered if it were home made stuff only...........and was thinking that the Moot might be Hangover Central if folks tried out the variety that was sure to be on offer :D :rolleyes:
This will be my first visit too Woodstock, but from all accounts the drinking is simply a bit of socialising, not something heavy on the bevvy.
cheers,
Toddy
Ah, I wondered if it were home made stuff only...........and was thinking that the Moot might be Hangover Central if folks tried out the variety that was sure to be on offer :D :rolleyes:
cheers,
Toddy
Cleverly, as it turned out, Tony managed to avoid sampling my homemade sloe gin, leaving more for me to drink. Sadly, when I was in my cups I spilt a drop on my folding seat, not long afterwards the aluminium strut dissolved and it collapsed under me. ;)
haha!!:lmao:
kinda forgot this was for everbodies viewing. not very interesting for the rest of the world.;)
sorry all!!:D
No - I really mean it!
This is a travelogue - travel-blog?
Keep going!
And can he keep it up for the whole Moot, despite the lake of alcohol in the Naughty Corner? :1244:
I hear he sleeps in a waterproof Bevy bag:beerchug:
Nightwalker
01-07-2008, 13:30
I hear he sleeps in a waterproof Bevy bag:beerchug:To keep the fluids in or out? :rolleyes: Dan1982 it was my first moot last year, I found the atmosphere to be very friendly, relaxed and some great skills and experiences being shared. I'll be back again this year, I'll be bringing the Mrs and staying for the full week this time. :)
Jedadiah
01-07-2008, 15:46
Does Cap'n Badger really talk like Long John Silver-arrrrrrr! :D
And when you actually see the good Cap'n it'll be obvious why he was christened with such a name. Really could NOT have been called anything else!
I can also be safe in the knowledge that the 'Naughty Corner' will disturb my nights sleep and i'm not going! I'll be 8 miles away in Llantwit major! Enjoy one and all, i may pop in for a day with Jed Jnr, but if not see you at next years Moot.:rolleyes:
firecrest
01-07-2008, 17:13
If you all like, I can do a bushmoot tutorial on `bush hangover cures`
It looks a little like this.
1 bacon butty.
2 alkerseltzer , foraged from your nearest chemist
3 back to bed/floor/hamock/ditch
Mesquite
01-07-2008, 17:57
If you all like, I can do a bushmoot tutorial on `bush hangover cures`
It looks a little like this.
1 bacon butty.
2 alkerseltzer , foraged from your nearest chemist
3 back to bed/floor/hamock/ditch
Does the bacon butty come with brown sauce, preferably HP sauce?
firecrest
01-07-2008, 19:04
I suspect HP brown sauce is just made out of sugar , boot polish and acorns so I can make you some if you like :) (I hate that stuff)
If you all like, I can do a bushmoot tutorial on `bush hangover cures`<Snip
That's easy, don't get too much blood in your alcohol stream......:1244:
drewdunnrespect
02-07-2008, 14:57
how ii we all and this thread makes the naughty corner sound worse than the bar i go into and well all i am going to say is that is definatly a bda thing cos it gets pritty rowdy never any fights like
I'm expecting a mini-Tortuga. :D
-Switch-
02-07-2008, 17:48
how ii we all and this thread makes the naughty corner sound worse than the bar i go into and well all i am going to say is that is definatly a bda thing cos it gets pritty rowdy never any fights like
Nah, it never gets rowdy.
It's just... You know when you're all sitting round a fire, facing inward and it's pitch black around you and you kind of lose perspective of other things that are around because, even though you're in the open, you kind of feel 'enclosed'?
Well it's very easy to get a little carried away with noise in that situation :o
And it's easy to kind of lose track of time a bit :o
Sorry Adam, I still feel bad mate.
Cap'n Badger
02-07-2008, 20:43
Right here goes......This thread's made me laugh so much.... I almost spilt me grog!:lmao: :lmao: Thought I'd better remark on some o' the quotes....
Tadpole....''If I remember right, (from last year) any type of grog at all so long as someone else pays/brings it''....Aye!!....Have ye seen the price o' rum at the shops lately??...besides...Pirate mate...lol
Wayland......''As I presume the good captain will be arriving in a sloop or some such will there still be room for a longship?''......Yer always welcome t' up yer oars an' join us fer a tankard o' two fella....being that ye be bretheren matey..lmao
Tony....''I can answer that for you....Yes he does & Yes he can''.....Thank 'e Commodore:D :You_Rock_
Glen....''I hear he sleeps in a waterproof Bevy bag''....I'm writin' that on me bivi after I post this!....top notch sah!
Wayland...''That's easy, don't get too much blood in your alcohol stream''.....Ye gorn just told 'em the secret ye SWAB!.....fer nothin'!:eek: ......Are ye sure ye be a pirate shipmate??:lmao: :lmao:
andy_e....''I'm expecting a mini-Tortuga''.....Mini ye says?...hurr hurr
Switch...''Nah, it never gets rowdy''.....good lad:D
That's it I'm bringin' a bottle of Bajan Sugar Cane Brandy and two eye-patches :D
firecrest
02-07-2008, 22:50
Aw man, we spent all weekend picking elderflowers and made a bucketful of `elderflower and various little beetle wine` and it doesnt look like its fermenting.
Damn you Hugh fearnley wittingpants, damn you!
Leave Hugh Fearnley Ponsamby Smythe Whatshisface be! What that man can't do with 7 birds and a bit of perseverance is nobodies business!
Looking forward to the moot and counting the days!
Bootstrap Bob
03-07-2008, 12:23
Aw man, we spent all weekend picking elderflowers and made a bucketful of `elderflower and various little beetle wine` and it doesnt look like its fermenting.
Damn you Hugh fearnley wittingpants, damn you!
I think he said if this was the case just throw in a teaspoon of yeast to kick start it. Don't give up I'd like to try some if there's any going spare. :beerchug:
We had to put yeast in ours to get it going. Put about 10g per 12 litres. Seems to have worked fine. Will bring some to the moot! :D
Ladies and Gentle men attending the Moot unfortunately I shall not be there but I have some hard won advice for you all. Hangovers only ever appear after you have had some sleep, therefore sleep = hangover ergo no sleep = no hangover. I hope you all have a most excellent time good luck.
They also only appear once you've stopped drinking, ergo .... :beerchug:
firecrest
03-07-2008, 19:23
We had to put yeast in ours to get it going. Put about 10g per 12 litres. Seems to have worked fine. Will bring some to the moot! :D
Cheers for that. Yeast is in it, lets see how it goes. Not sure how much we made, just "a big buckets worth" come to think of it, I hope their was enough sugar in, we put in "A packets worth" And I hope there is the right amount of elderflowers, we put in "an asda carrierbags worth"
To top it off, we weren't sober either.