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korvin karbon
12-08-2008, 09:32
Hi
How many lothian BCUk members are there? Would be nice to see if a meet could be organised.
cheers
Scots_Charles_River
12-08-2008, 09:38
I'm 4 miles fae lithgae.
I'm 20 miles south of Edinburgh.
Chainsaw
12-08-2008, 11:29
20 miles west of edinburgh... technically not lothians although I do work in the lothians :rolleyes:
Cheers,
Alan
Graham_S
12-08-2008, 11:31
I'm up in dundee, but lothian isn't that far to travel.
gregorach
12-08-2008, 11:32
Edinburgh here!
How about this one.....it's not that far away.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32556
cheers,
Toddy.......in S. Lanarkshire
windward
12-08-2008, 15:00
I'm Edinburgh
Vince
North of Dunblane. And its salt and vinegar on your chips not salt and sauce!!!!
Thats that can of worms nicely open now.
bushyboo
12-08-2008, 21:26
Livingston here and definitly sauce on my chips :lmao:
Barn Owl
12-08-2008, 21:30
I'm just a hop,skip and jump up the A71.
Was visiting in Livingston y/day in fact.
but further away but would travel depending on dates and work
alpha_centaur
12-08-2008, 22:49
Millport but I'm bored.
windward
12-08-2008, 23:18
Korvin...did you have any dates or a venue in mind?
Toddy...I couldn't get your link to open....says I don't have the right privileges to open it??
Toddy...I couldn't get your link to open....says I don't have the right privileges to open it??
Here you go. ;)
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/payments.php
Spam, nowhere near Scotland, unfortunately. :(
korvin karbon
13-08-2008, 16:45
Korvin...did you have any dates or a venue in mind?
Toddy...I couldn't get your link to open....says I don't have the right privileges to open it??
Hi Apologies for not keeping on top of the thread, joys of work
No idea for a venue or really what to do. Organising a meet would be a great way of putting names to faces and hopefully a few friendships made along the way.
So open to suggestions as i am a complete newbie to this thing
johnnytheboy
13-08-2008, 20:15
I'm in Falkirk if something is a foot, newbie as well
windward
13-08-2008, 23:14
I've a few weekend already booked up for Sept but how about sometime in October? Though for me not the weekend of the 18th & 19th. Probably best early on anyway so the first weekend? 3, 4, 5th?? Just a suggestion...gives time for folks to get time off organised.
Vince
johnnytheboy
14-08-2008, 19:25
Early Oct good for me
korvin karbon
14-08-2008, 20:21
October would be great for me also, sometime within the first 2 weeks would be good.
the next subject is WHAT TO DO and WHERE any ideas people??
I can't come then :( I'm doing wardrobe for a film :rolleyes:
Maybe next time.
cheers,
Toddy
korvin karbon
14-08-2008, 22:21
ok people, is a weekend or an evening prefered? Stand up and be counted
Saying either i think should be disregarded as that would lead to more confusion!
alpha_centaur
14-08-2008, 23:14
A weekend would be better for me, but not the first week in october.
I could probably manage an evening though if that suited the majority.
Chainsaw
15-08-2008, 09:00
Hi Korvin,
I'd recommend setting a date, a place and duration and then see who pitches up, otherwise you'll be herding cats ;) Seems to be the way these things have worked in the past.
Cheers,
Alan
That's very practical advice :approve:
I know it's not exactly Lothians, but the Crannog has an ancient pyrotechnology day on the weekend of 11th and 12th October.
"Sunday, 12th October: Prehistoric Pyrotechnia - Lighting up the Iron Age Strike a spark and discover the many methods of fire-making without matches and the best tinders available. From friction to fir candles, there's something to warm everyone! 11am - 4:30pm."
Sounds fun......we could actually have a one skill focus for a change.........and I don't think I can come :(
I could ask Barrie if she would let us use the other side of the loch site to camp though.
cheers,
Toddy
windward
15-08-2008, 10:09
Toddy....that sounds a great day...I'm happy to go there as the weekend meet even though it's not really Lothians....sounds too good to miss.
As for a possible venue at some point...Tyningham down East Lothian...large wooded area right by the beach...there's a great spot where its good for hammocks and tents.
Vince
korvin karbon
15-08-2008, 10:10
Toddy that sounds great.
As i have said i have no idea what to organise or where as i am a newbie at this thing. Was not sure if a pub meet would be best or something like Toddy has suggested.
So peoples views please
johnnytheboy
15-08-2008, 20:28
I'm up for anything, weeknight, if it was a weekend i don't have the kit for an overnighter but i would pop down during one of the days and evenings, well i do have the kit but its all pike fishing stuff and is too heavy to get about easily
Where is the crannog, excuse me for my ignorance, it does sound like a good day doing the firelighting bit
I mentioned i was a newbie, would one of the more experienced guys show me a wee bit knife sharpening, i would like to invest in a good bush craft knife, at present i'm hopeless, i just collect knifes i.e. i buy a new one when the old one is blunt
listenclear
20-08-2008, 23:26
Hey, im in edinburgh.
I hope you were serious about the cooooool badge Korvin.....
Treeclipper
21-08-2008, 13:45
I'm in Broxburn ,just off Livingston & I wouldbe up for a local meet.
Tree
korvin karbon
21-08-2008, 14:22
Hi Guys
Sorry not paid nearly enough attention to organising this. Got a family funeral to sort out this weekend so after that i will pull my finger out and get this sorted.
cheers
Where is the crannog, excuse me for my ignorance, it does sound like a good day doing the firelighting bit
Loch Tay
http://www.crannog.co.uk/
Richard
Below is a copy of a post I made in the full members’ area a couple of weeks ago that might interest you:
“I was thinking over the weekend about a little ‘get together’ in September here on our little farm / small holding.
So…… the basic idea is for a laid back meet, nothing rigidly organised, just kind of chilling out. There is a small wooded area, mainly pine trees but we’ve had a few hammocks up in there no problems and there is plenty of room for tents. A fire isn’t a problem, although firewood is in short supply and providing someone could bring a boss, there is plenty of room for archery. If anyone wanted to do a demo of some kind then we can talk about that too.
The farm is between New Cumnock and Kirkconnel on the border of Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway and could run from say Friday till Monday, although if anyone wanted to arrive earlier or stay later that’s not a problem either.
The dates would be around the weekend of the 5, 6, & 7th of September.
If there be anybody interested in this that hasn't already confirmed, you'll be more than welcome, just let me know.
Dave
johnnytheboy
27-08-2008, 20:35
Thanks Richard, i know where the crannog is past it a hundred times
I wold have to pass on that one i'm off on holiday the 6th September, DOHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
korvin karbon
28-08-2008, 09:11
So who wants to vist the "http://www.crannnog.co.uk"
We may be able to get campign nearby but i dont want to approach them without some idea of the numbers of people who are interested.
I am up for a night or two of camping.
Okay, this is where I ought to have explained a little more clearly. Sorry :o
I'm an Archaeologist, specialising in fibres and textiles, and a fair bit of ethnobotany. The Crannog centre employ me to come up and work Event Days for them, so I usually say on the forum when I'm working, and arrange that the Bushcrafters can come and visit, or stay over on the land at the other side of the loch that will eventually be an Archaeological Research Centre. This also works for days that PatrickM is there or even just days like the Pyrotechnology one.
It's not a brilliant campsite, but it does fine, and it is in a beautiful bit of the world.
The Crannog Crew are very welcoming :D , come up and visit, pay for the tour, tell them you are with BcUK, they'll tell you where the rest of us are, it really is worth taking the tour, (and it helps support the underwater excavation :cool: ) and we meet up on site. :)
Numbers aren't an issue, there are always folks who can't come and some who suddenly take a notion and do. We usually let the folks at SoTP know as well, there are always a few with boats around that like the loch :)
If you want to keep it purely Lothian :dunno: it 'could' be arranged by pm, but generally we're a quietly friendly bunch of individuals.
Let me know ? so I can contact folk in good time.
atb,
Toddy
korvin karbon
28-08-2008, 11:41
Open to all i think would be best :-)
Dreadhead
28-08-2008, 13:11
im in perth so this sounds like a good idea :)
listenclear
28-08-2008, 15:31
Defo up for the Crannog!
Morch, thank you fot the open invite - would have loved to come but will be away those dates.
Booo!
Scots_Charles_River
02-09-2008, 19:45
Hi,
I may do the Crannog trip too, but I'm also asking if the event below, would be good for 12-14yr olds, who have done outdoor learning etc.?? -
Sunday, 12th October: Prehistoric Pyrotechnia - Lighting up the Iron Age Strike a spark and discover the many methods of fire-making without matches and the best tinders available. From friction to fir candles, there's something to warm everyone! 11am - 4:30pm. Also: Iron Age Bread Making Learn the ancient art of making bread. Find all you need to know about baking in clay evens and spreads for your bread.
Scots_Charles_River
02-09-2008, 19:47
I'm not a full member:o , will pay up I think, but just asking if the meet below is open to all ? Would an old Lab be welcome ?
Ta
Below is a copy of a post I made in the full members’ area a couple of weeks ago that might interest you:
“I was thinking over the weekend about a little ‘get together’ in September here on our little farm / small holding.
So…… the basic idea is for a laid back meet, nothing rigidly organised, just kind of chilling out. There is a small wooded area, mainly pine trees but we’ve had a few hammocks up in there no problems and there is plenty of room for tents. A fire isn’t a problem, although firewood is in short supply and providing someone could bring a boss, there is plenty of room for archery. If anyone wanted to do a demo of some kind then we can talk about that too.
The farm is between New Cumnock and Kirkconnel on the border of Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway and could run from say Friday till Monday, although if anyone wanted to arrive earlier or stay later that’s not a problem either.
The dates would be around the weekend of the 5, 6, & 7th of September.
If there be anybody interested in this that hasn't already confirmed, you'll be more than welcome, just let me know.
Dave
korvin karbon
02-09-2008, 20:44
The vast majority of meets are open to all, the only ones you might not hear about are the ones posted on the members only forum, and to be honest they are generally posted on the open forums also.
You can get jsut as much enjoyment and knoweledge from the open forums. The signing up helps maintain the excellent site and you get a coooooooooooollllllll badge, which looks even coooooooooooler on the BCUK jacket
:-)
NB. i am not on commission for the badges LOL
korvin karbon
02-09-2008, 20:45
The vast majority of meets are open to all, the only ones you might not hear about are the ones posted on the members only forum, and to be honest they are generally posted on the open forums also.
You can get jsut as much enjoyment and knoweledge from the open forums. The signing up helps maintain the excellent site and you get a coooooooooooollllllll badge, which looks even coooooooooooler on the BCUK jacket
:-)
NB. i am not on commission for the badges LOL
Yea you're more than welcome to come S_C_R and the dog too.
The reason that i originally put in the FM forum was that i didn't want just anybody who fancied a free weekend getting paralytic turning up with ten mates and turning it into a free festival. Then i realised that i was only sending out the full details by pm anyway :rolleyes:
If you are coming along, give me a pm and I'll send you the directions and phone numbers.
Dave
Scots_Charles_River
03-09-2008, 16:39
Yea you're more than welcome to come S_C_R and the dog too.
The reason that i originally put in the FM forum was that i didn't want just anybody who fancied a free weekend getting paralytic turning up with ten mates and turning it into a free festival. Then i realised that i was only sending out the full details by pm anyway :rolleyes:
If you are coming along, give me a pm and I'll send you the directions and phone numbers.
Dave
Ta
Nick
You have a PM Nick
Hope to see you there.
Dave
windward
14-10-2008, 14:59
What happened to this possible meeting? Is no one interested in taking it further?
No idea about any Lothian meet up, but the Crannog Pyrotechnology one was excellent :D and the one at Morch's this weekend coming is sure to be good :cool:
cheers,
Toddy
Scots_Charles_River
14-10-2008, 16:22
Think it happened in Sept, but down on a farm land area near Ayr ?
I would try to join a meet, if the weather is wet n windy ! which means less chance I will be doing something else. I want to do the Balvaig starting out Friday Night, paddle across and camp out on Loch Voil then down saturday to Loch Lubnaig. Maybe we could do a trip like this ? I would happily have a non-paddler as bow paddler in my boat.
Route Card
http://www.canoekayak.co.uk/userfiles/file/04Balquhidder.pdf
I'm off to do 2 munros tmrw and some sea paddling, off the rest of the week. :)
The Crannog looks great but you have to time it right to join a group touring around the site.:o
Nick
alpha_centaur
14-10-2008, 22:29
There's another one at morch's this weekend see:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33962&highlight=weelend