Middlewood "Verical Smoke" - 31/10 - 02/11/08

[SimonM]

As Matt is busy, I stepped in to his boots for a while to organise the next Middlewood Meet.

Dates are Fri 31st Oct - Sun 2nd Nov (Yet TBC by the campsite)

If interested in attending, please add your name to the list..

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock

Simon

Off to a good start - Mods please amend the end date in the title to 02/11/08. Thanks!

Note to self - start drinking when typing is finished!:1244: :1244:

[Chris G]

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock

[andywinkk]

Cant wait the last one was good thanks for organising this

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK

andy

[Singeblister]

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister

[LazySod]

It's a way off, got a few 'ospical appointments aforehand, but am gonna say a big yes, i can't keep just day-visiting forever.

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod

I've taken enough ribbing from Matt's missus for not staying overnight, gotta stop on a least one.

[Matt Weir]

Top man Simon,

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt

[IntrepidStu]

Can someone please tell me exactly where this meet is please??

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz

[SimonM]

Can someone please tell me exactly where this meet is please??

Sorry, below is a link to the camp site
www.middlewoodcamp.org.uk

The address is:
Middlewood Scout Camp Site
off Leigh Road
Worsley
Manchester.
N.G.R SD 737006

Cost will be £4 per person per night as per usual arrangements - all of which goes to Scouts, not me!

Also, if you do a search for "Middlewood" you will see pages & pages about the last few Meets that were held there.
Simon

[Jim_aramis]

Yes please, count me in!

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend

[PJMCBear]

I'll say yes for now. See if I can arrange with SWMBO.

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear

[IntrepidStu]

Im presuming that the wardens have no problems with us using Hammocks??

Matt, Can I get the recipe for that lovely "lobby" you and Nat cooked at LLangollen??

Sorry for all the questions. I have done a search and not found that much info ,some pages are no longer available: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=281888&postcount=7

[Jim_aramis]

Im presuming that the wardens have no problems with us using Hammocks??
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=281888&postcount=7

Yes, there were plenty of people using hammocks last time.

There are also several fire pits and half barrels for fires off the ground.

[Matt Weir]

Im presuming that the wardens have no problems with us using Hammocks??

Matt, Can I get the recipe for that lovely "lobby" you and Nat cooked at LLangollen??

Sorry for all the questions. I have done a search and not found that much info ,some pages are no longer available: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=281888&postcount=7

It's basically potatoes, onion, carrot, celery (optional) , plenty of corned beef, water, bisto, herbs if you have them and salt n pepper to taste.

A long slow cook until the spuds start to disolve and that's it ;)

[firecrest]

I put my name on the other thread. Is there a way of getting trains and buses to middlewood? Im only in stockport.

[SimonM]

Hi Firecrest, I've added you to the main list. Can't advise about public transport but I'm sure someone will be along who can.

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent

Simon

[SOAR]

I may be able to give you a lift if I am going, just need to check dates I'll get back to you.

[firecrest]

I may be able to give you a lift if I am going, just need to check dates I'll get back to you.

cheers :)

message too short...bah

[mentalnurse]

some one add my name i can never figure this bit out,,,lol mentalnurse thanks

[LazySod]

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse

Done.

[andy_e]

I'd be up for that if I can get away from work.

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye

Edit: are those date for leaving the site on the Sunday or the Monday?

[SimonM]

Edit: are those date for leaving the site on the Sunday or the Monday?

Sunday!

Simon

[PJMCBear]

I put my name on the other thread. Is there a way of getting trains and buses to middlewood? Im only in stockport.

You can get a lift from me, Lyndsay. I've to pass Stockport anyway. We can arrange things later.

[firecrest]

so many lifts Im spoilt for choice! cheers everyone :)

[andywinkk]

its walloween by the way, anyone dressing up ?

[Chris G]

What, not in green you mean?

[andywinkk]

What, not in green you mean?

we all look scarey without trying anyway, or should i say the guys i camp with do lol

[Singeblister]

its walloween by the way, anyone dressing up ?
little green pointed hat with a bell on top and some green shoes with the curled up toes ?

[mentalnurse]

i will bring you a fishing rod andy and a toadstool.......

[andywinkk]

little green pointed hat with a bell on top and some green shoes with the curled up toes ?

thats give me an idea

[Womble_Lancs]

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally:confused:

[maddave]

Ohhhh go on then ya bunch o monkeys

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp :D

[SimonM]

Hi all,

just had a response from Middlewood...


Hi Simon I can book you in for 31st Oct to 2nd of Nov but there will be a live role play group on aswell There will also be a bonfire on the car park on the Saturday night I will book you in let me know if this is okThe prices are £2 per person per night for scouts £4 per person per night for others I presume you do not need any buildings. I would need to speak to you about which sites to use. My home telephone number is 0161 xxxxxxif you would like to give me a ring to discuss details

LARP - plastic swords and axes.... hope they don't choose to attack the wrong campsites, especially after a night of passing around bottles of home brewed / distilled liquors!

I fully understand if any of you choose to back out... No problems at all!

Simon

[shocks]

lol machetes and gransfors small forest axes vs plastic swords. I know who I'll back!

[firebreather]

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting :D

[SimonM]

Bernie Garland has just been in touch and has offered one of his knives as a raffle prize for this meet! He will post pictures at various stages of the construction.

Tickets will only be sold to members at the meet, with the draw taking place on Sunday morning.

ALL proceeds go to BcUK with ticket price to be confirmed shortly....

So if you are coming, bring some spare cash!

Simon

[maddave]

Bernie Garland has just been in touch and has offered one of his knives as a raffle prize for this meet! He will post pictures at various stages of the construction.

Tickets will only be sold to members at the meet, with the draw taking place on Sunday morning.

ALL proceeds go to BcUK with ticket price to be confirmed shortly....

So if you are coming, bring some spare cash!

Simon

How good is Bernie :You_Rock_ He's always doing this kinda stuff...The dude is a rock star:D I might get the Larpers drunk Hehehehehehehe:approve:

[Chris G]

Wow! Will have to bring more than just camping fees this time.

Talking of which, are we planning to have any tutorials or a bring and buy/swap shop this time?

Chris

[SimonM]

Bring & buy sounds good.... I've got loads of DPM gear to ditch!

I'm sure some tutorials will just happen at some point, but if anyone is wiling to offer their services....

Simon

[Chris G]

I'm happy to demonstrate the (unknown to Dave Watson or Ray Mears!) Egyptian bow drill technique which IMHO is much easier for the beginner/person with cold hand & a lack of energy to use to get a coal.

Google it, or look on Youtube.

Chris

[Steve13]

My lad and I will try and make it, will know nearer the date

[SimonM]

My lad and I will try and make it, will know nearer the date

Good man - You bought the sales pitch then?

Simon

[LazySod]

Good man - You bought the sales pitch then?

Simon

Not exactly a hard sell is it......


Time away from the missus.
(and kids).
Food.
Drink.
Funny smells.
Fire lighting.
More food.
Mud.
Green clothing.
No set bed time.
More mud.
Anti gravity sleeping setup.
Bad jokes.
More drink.
Staffordshire oat cakes (hmmmm).
Smokey eyes.
Hangover.
Male bonding.
More funny smells.
Wish list overload.........just yer average meet really. :)

[Bernie Garland]

Not exactly a hard sell is it......


Time away from the missus.
(and kids).
Food.
Drink.
Funny smells.
Fire lighting.
More food.
Mud.
Green clothing.
No set bed time.
More mud.
Anti gravity sleeping setup.
Bad jokes.
More drink.
Staffordshire oat cakes (hmmmm).
Smokey eyes.
Hangover.
Male bonding.
More funny smells.
Wish list overload.........just yer average meet really. :)

Its a good time your after then:D

Bernie

[LazySod]

Im in, after two day visits and a lot of ribbing, i gotta stay overnight sometime.

[SimonM]

So, list to date...

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC

Looks like a good un...

Simon

[LazySod]

So, list to date...

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC

Looks like a good un...

Simon

Not happy til i see MR. Staffordshire oat cakes on that list!!!!! :confused:

[Steve13]

Good man - You bought the sales pitch then?

Simon

Sure did , just not sure about a hammock in November though !

Steve

[SimonM]

Sure did , just not sure about a hammock in November though !

Steve

Quite a few of us will be swinging from trees that weekend. Just make sure you have your insulation sorted, either:-

an underblanket for under the hammock (Check out the DD group buy that going on)
or a half inflated thermarest inside with you (not my choice for a good nights sleep tho!)


Simon

[wanderinstar]

You can definitly include me with Ben as a poss.

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC
Wanderinstar + Fishaben

Ben is now a definite. His public will have to wait!

[Tripitaka]

Rats! It's the end of half term and I'm in Anglesey!

<grumble...grump...>

[Singeblister]

I just started a new thread for things to do at middlewood I thought it would be best to keep in another thread for ease of reading :) I was goign to post a link to the thread but the forum wont let me for some reason its in same section at this one anway :)

[Barney]

I will go please

Barney - Tent

[Chris G]

Think I've got another one coming;

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock +1
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC
Wanderinstar + Fishaben
Barney - Tent

Chris

[maddave]

If eyeryone turns up that's 29 bod !! GREAT. Like a mini moot lol I'm really looking forward to this now :D

[LazySod]

Got meself a pair of fleece lined camo trousers today for a tenner, trouble is they ain't DPM or Dessert pattern, they're a hybrid of the two. So I won't be able to hide anywhere!!!

Next item on my list is a pair of gaiters, they'll probably be in lime green.

[Bernie Garland]

I'll be posting the progress of the bushcrafer knife, raffle funds going to the running of BCuK,in the next few days,so bring some poke with you.

Bernie

[Singeblister]

If eyeryone turns up that's 29 bod !! GREAT. Like a mini moot lol I'm really looking forward to this now :D

Good turn out :) we always seem to get a good turn out for middlemud though

[Lurch]

Can I go down as a maybe?
Got to arrange a pass from Frauline Kommandant>

[spamel]

Put me down as a possible, so long as the Long Haired General signs my leave pass.

[Bodge]

Go on then all of you, rub it in:sulkoff: :sulkoff: :sulkoff:

Oh and while your rubbing it in have a good one at Middlemud.:D

[Womble_Lancs]

The best thing about Middlemud is that if I forget anything vital, it's only 20 minutes from home :)

[corr]

maybe funds dependent

[SimonM]

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock +1
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC
Wanderinstar + Fishaben
Barney - Tent
Lurch (TBC)
Spamel (TBC)
Corr (TBC)

Any more? Go on, you know you want to.....:beerchug: :1244: :beerchug: :1244: :beerchug:

[wanderinstar]

Looks like it is going to be another good meet.

[LazySod]

Today's bargain was 40 single cup sachets of coffee for a quid with an expiry date of feb 2009.

[SimonM]

Lurch has offered to bring down some stock to the meet for us to look at, think about, and then probably buy after drinking copious amounts of falling down water.

So if there is anything that you would particularly like to see, let him know and he will do his best to bring it!

I'll also be bring some DPM gear to sell / swap AND there will be the Bernie Garland knife raffle (proceeds to BcUK) as well.....


So bring plenty of money with you, cos you are going to need it!

Simon

[andywinkk]

Lurch has offered to bring down some stock to the meet for us to look at, think about, and then probably buy after drinking copious amounts of falling down water.

So if there is anything that you would particularly like to see, let him know and he will do his best to bring it!

I'll also be bring some DPM gear to sell / swap AND there will be the Bernie Garland knife raffle (proceeds to BcUK) as well.....


So bring plenty of money with you, cos you are going to need it!

Simon


What kind of stock ?

[Bernie Garland]

What kind of stock ?

The one'sd to put people, in and pelt with things:lmao: .

Bernie

[SimonM]

What kind of stock ?

I would imagine smaller items from his shop Lakeland Bushcraft Trading...
http://www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk/

But I'm sure he'll be on soon to tell us and if there is anything you are interested in drop him a line and he'll probably bring it for you to look at.

Simon

[Lurch]

A few odds and sodds and anything that folks fancy a no obligation look at.

[SimonM]

A few odds and sodds and anything that folks fancy a no obligation look at.

Good man - thanks Lurch.

Simon

[Shewie]

Would love to make it but there`s no chance I`m getting another pass out for a while.

`Ave a good un

[wanderinstar]

Err, sounds like your last passout was a bit risque??? Pray tell.

[Shewie]

Unfortunately it`s not that interesting Ian, it`s just that she let me go to Scotland this week already so I need to earn some more brownie points before I can get out again.

[wanderinstar]

Haha, I know the feeling only too well. See you next time.

[LazySod]

Im still up for this one even though im kit defficient, these 'pass outs' are oh so easy to get, is she trying to tell me summat?

[Wayland]

Looks like I am going to be able to make this one after all. :D

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock +1
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC
Wanderinstar + Fishaben
Barney - Tent
Wayland and the Megatarp.
Lurch (TBC)
Spamel (TBC)
Corr (TBC)

[firecrest]

Ive forgotten what the date is for the meet and I cant find it!

[SimonM]

Look at the title of the thread or the first post! :rolleyes: :D

Have you had a drink with your meal by any chance?:35: :1244:

Simon

[peds8045]

I am going to 'pencil' myself in for this one and will confirm a bit later on:)

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock +1
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC
Wanderinstar + Fishaben
Barney - Tent
Wayland and the Megatarp.
Lurch (TBC)
Spamel (TBC)
Corr (TBC)
Peds8045 (TBC) Tarp, hammock and/or tent (weather dependant)

[SimonM]

I am going to 'pencil' myself in for this one and will confirm a bit later on:)

Welcome aboard! Bring your wellies - its not called Middlemud for nothing!:rolleyes:

Simon

[LazySod]

Made myself a lightweight tripod this evening, with all the stuff im planning to bring, and the car park being out of bounds due to the bonfire, i may need a hand lugging it to my pitch.

[wanderinstar]

I don't remember seeing anything about car park being out of use. IIRC there was a copy of email received by Simon from Middlewood. but can't find that either. I think it said something about someone elsr using site that w/end. Strange!!!

[SimonM]

There is a bonfire on the carpark on the Saturday night - I would imagine we will lose some of it, but I'll check, also ask about alternative parking area.

Simon

[Jim_aramis]

I'm assuming the bonfire won't be lit that weekend? Unless someone accidentally drops their firesteel next to it :eek:

[Bernie Garland]

The Midllewood knife for the raffle,blade finished,and will handle it up in the week,with the plasticised box elder burl scales.

Bernie
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r247/berax_uk_photo/DSC01169.jpg

[maddave]

The Midllewood knife for the raffle,blade finished,and will handle it up in the week,with the plasticised box elder burl scales.

Bernie
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r247/berax_uk_photo/DSC01169.jpg

Fantastic craftsmanship as usual bernie !:You_Rock_

[LazySod]

Wow, now that's some raffle prize!

[SimonM]

Wow, now that's some raffle prize!

Raffle? What raffle? I thought Bernie was giving it to me? :rolleyes:

Damn fine work Berbie!:You_Rock_


Simon

[Singeblister]

Nice work on the blade there Bernie and the scales will look good as well cant wait to see it

[SimonM]

Bernie - clear your inbox! thanks for the PM - can't send your reply until you delete a few!!!

Simon

[DoctorSpoon]

There's a chance the Wood clan might be free that weekend :cool: ... however a couple of questions ...
1. Are dogs allowed? (I'm quite happy with dogs on leads only policy, but it'd be day trip only if I can't fetch the mutt.)
2. If so, is it ok to sleep in the van in the car park ... I'm not ashamed to be girlie about camping :D
Nicola

[Neanderthal]

Is there enough Mud left for us? :)

SimonM + Minime - Tarp & hammock x2
Bernie Garland maybe Maxine tarp+hammock
Chris G - Tarp + Bivi bag or hammock +1
ANDYWINKK
Singeblister
Lazysod
Matt
IntrepidStu + OutdoorSuz
Jim_aramis + 1 Friend
PJMcBear
Firecrest, possibly Phil - tent
Mentalnurse
andye
Womble & Spikey DaPikey - provisionally
Mad Dave & Jules Hammock n Tarp
Firebreather & makeitmyself work permitting
Steve48 + son TBC
Wanderinstar + Fishaben
Barney - Tent
Wayland and the Megatarp.
Lurch (TBC)
Spamel (TBC)
Corr (TBC)
Peds8045 (TBC) Tarp, hammock and/or tent (weather dependant)
Neanderthal & Kalahari

[SimonM]

There's a chance the Wood clan might be free that weekend :cool: ... however a couple of questions ...
1. Are dogs allowed? (I'm quite happy with dogs on leads only policy, but it'd be day trip only if I can't fetch the mutt.)
2. If so, is it ok to sleep in the van in the car park ... I'm not ashamed to be girlie about camping :D
Nicola

Sorry Nicola, the camp site operates a strict no dogs policy.

Simon

[SimonM]

Is there enough Mud left for us? :)


Always enough mud. Our first venture there was like the Somme!

See you there. :beerchug: :beerchug:

Simon

[DoctorSpoon]

Sorry Nicola, the camp site operates a strict no dogs policy.
:( ah well, it's maybe close enough for a day trip if we feel inspired!

[Matt Weir]

Bad news for me :(

I'm on call for the weekend and can't get out of it as the other engineer is away on holiday so won't be able to get sozzled and crash but I will certainly be making day visits so I can do the odd shop run if anyone needs supplies.

[SimonM]

Bad news for me :(

I'm on call for the weekend and can't get out of it as the other engineer is away on holiday so won't be able to get sozzled and crash but I will certainly be making day visits so I can do the odd shop run if anyone needs supplies.

What.... no absynth? How will you survive?

Seriously tho, you'll be missed - this is all your fault afterall :You_Rock_

Simon

[SimonM]

Bernie Garland has offered to bring a whole pig and his gear to roast it if there is any interest....

We need to raise £100 to cover the cost of the pig, which will be professionally slaughtered and wil have meat standards stamps on it!

So, come on 10 people at a tenner each or as many as want for an equal share of the cost ....

Names added to the list to show a firm commitment please ASAP so that Bernie can order the pig.

Bernie G
Simon M

[andywinkk]

That sounds cool and isnt alot of money between 30 or 40 people count me in cheers bernie

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK

[Lurch]

Cor, that sounds ace!

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Lurch

[Spikey DaPikey]

Pig Fund

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch

[Singeblister]

nice :D


Pig Fund

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister

[Wayland]

Pig Fund

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland

[firecrest]

wait, is this another pig fund? Is bernie doing two?
Ill put my name down or else id feel guilty eating it!

[firecrest]

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Firecrest

[SimonM]

wait, is this another pig fund? Is bernie doing two?
Ill put my name down or else id feel guilty eating it!

I think he is also doing this at the Midlands Meet in December. So yes he's doing two!

Simon

[Spikey DaPikey]

Pig Fund

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs :D

[LazySod]

Now Spikey has gone and deleted Firecrest, someone keep him away from lists.



:rant:

:)

[firebreather]

Pig Fund

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs :D
firecrest
Firebreather

As its looking more than likely that I will be able to come, I will throw in too. If I cant make it in the end i will send some cash down with Singeblister to cover my share.

Greg

[Bernie Garland]

I'll order the roaster tomorrow, and the jobs a goodun,many thanks.

Bernie

[Womble_Lancs]

Mmmm pig :)

[mentalnurse]

i will have a go at that..... thanks
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Pig Fund

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs
mentalnurse

[Singeblister]

I'll order the roaster tomorrow, and the jobs a goodun,many thanks.

Bernie
Hve you done one of these before Bernie ? I asume cooking it is a full days job just thinking we should set up the forge next to the pig turning device so there is always somone handy to keep an eye on it

[andywinkk]

1st dips on the snout lol

[Barney]

Yum Yum

Count me in for the pig fund

[Spikey DaPikey]

Now Spikey has gone and deleted Firecrest, someone keep him away from lists.
:rant:

:)


Sorry :o

It's the Pixies, honest ! :red:

[firebreather]

Come on Carl stop deleting me I could get paranoid you know :D ...... I mean poor firecrest has been deleted again ....


Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs
mentalnurse
Firebreather
firecrest

Greg

[mentalnurse]

sorry greg:sad6: ....... will give u a bite of my bit....see you soon mate:lmao:

[firecrest]

Come on Carl stop deleting me I could get paranoid you know :D ...... I mean poor firecrest has been deleted again ....


Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs
mentalnurse
Firebreather
firecrest

Greg

Again?? well you know, Im happy just to eat the pig if nobody wants me to pay THAT bad :naughty:

[Bernie Garland]

Good news pork eaters,have just ordered the roaster,and have to pick him up friday morning the 31st,so its there ready to go on the spit at 5 or 6am sat morning in time for are evening meal.

Simon is there any chance i can bring the caravan with me, as my good lady will come if she can have some home comforts,I'll rough it with the rest unless it rains:D

Also i have to bring a fair bit of gear.

And if everyone dining could bring a couple of bags of charcoal as Wayland suggested for the midlands meet, as i dont know the wood situation at Middlewood.

Bernie

[Matt Weir]

I'll chuck into the porky fund

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs
mentalnurse
Firebreather
firecrest
Matt

[maddave]

Me too as long as I get a good dollop of Crackling :D

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs
mentalnurse
Firebreather
firecrest
Matt
Mad Dave & Jules

[Bernie Garland]

Me too as long as I get a good dollop of Crackling :D



You'll get a good dollop of that:D

Bernie

[maddave]

Happy as a sanding boy !! :D

[SimonM]

Good news pork eaters,have just ordered the roaster,and have to pick him up friday morning the 31st,so its there ready to go on the spit at 5 or 6am sat morning in time for are evening meal.

Simon is there any chance i can bring the caravan with me, as my good lady will come if she can have some home comforts,I'll rough it with the rest unless it rains:D

Also i have to bring a fair bit of gear.

And if everyone dining could bring a couple of bags of charcoal as Wayland suggested for the midlands meet, as i dont know the wood situation at Middlewood.

Bernie

I'll ring the campsite tonight Bernie as I have to discuss which area we can have. I'll ask about the caravan then and post ASAP with the answer.

Simon

[Bernie Garland]

I'll ring the campsite tonight Bernie as I have to discuss which area we can have. I'll ask about the caravan then and post ASAP with the answer.

Simon

Cheers Simon i don't need electric or anything, and can pull it any where out the way with my 4x4,thanks mate:)

Bernie

[Bernie Garland]

The knifes all finished for the raffle,just have to make a sheath for it and it will be with Simon
for the weekend,so bring a bit of spare poke as it's all going to a good cause.

Bernie
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[Spikey DaPikey]

Mine !!! :D

[SimonM]

Can't see it cos the school filters have blocked it so I'll have to wait till I get home:( .

Can't wait to win it:D

Simon

[Wayland]

Just so long as Cap't Badger isn't around.......http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/PirateSkull2.gif

[Womble_Lancs]

Me too as long as I get a good dollop of Crackling :D

Sorry Dave, I have the crackling rights on any pig within a 20 mile radius of my home...

[maddave]

Sorry Dave, I have the crackling rights on any pig within a 20 mile radius of my home...

You'll never make it outta camp !!:cool:

[Matt Weir]

Lovely job on the tool Bernie. Is there a price settled on tickets?

[Bernie Garland]

Lovely job on the tool Bernie. Is there a price settled on tickets?

Hi Matt,hows a pound a pop sound:)

Bernie

[Matt Weir]

I suppose it depends on how many are in it to win it. Suppose ther are 30 folks interested then IMO that's not really raising an appropriate amount for charity.

Obviously it depends on numbers doesn't it. Have we any idea on that?

[Spikey DaPikey]

£1 a ticket sounds good to me :)

[SimonM]

That was the figure I was going to put on it as well - &#163;1 a ticket.

Bernie, I've rung 3 times so far but am getting an answering machine. I've left a message on the 3rd go, so they should get back to me.

Simon

[Bernie Garland]

No probs:)

Bernie

[LazySod]

Very nice work Bernie, that will look great hanging off my belt :)

[LazySod]

In collecting kit ready for my first night in a hammock under a tarp, i came across a little bargain at a local car boot sale.....

1 ton lifting sling, 30mm wide, 3m long sewn into a loop (ie 1.5m doubled), &#163;1 each. So i bought two.

Figured they would cause less damage to any tree i wrap them around and attach my hammock to, than rope or 9mm paracord.

Only downside is that they are bright purple.

[Neanderthal]

Put us down for a piece of pig please.

We can make up some apple sauce to bring, if anyone is interested in apples not made into Cider.

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs
mentalnurse
Firebreather
firecrest
Matt
Mad Dave & Jules
Neanderthal & Kalahari


SPIDER PIG
SPIDER PIG
Does whatever a SPIDER PIG does
Can he swing
From a web
No he cant
He's a pig
LOOK OOOUUUTTT!!!!
He is a SPIDER PIG!!

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
Stu

[LazySod]

SPIDER PIG
SPIDER PIG
Does whatever a SPIDER PIG does
Can he swing
From a web
No he cant
He's a pig
LOOK OOOUUUTTT!!!!
He is a SPIDER PIG!!

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
Stu

There's always one:lmao:

[maddave]

Put us down for a piece of pig please.

We can make up some apple sauce to bring, if anyone is interested in apples not made into Cider.


YEE Haaaa Cracklin', Pork n Apple Sauce!!! All my Xmases come at once !!:You_Rock_ :naughty:

[Chris G]

Is there a limit on how many raffle tickets we can buy? :naughty:

[SimonM]

Is there a limit on how many raffle tickets we can buy? :naughty:

If you have money....no!:D

Simon

[SimonM]

Was out doing some minor woodland management work over the weekend with the school "Green Team" and the staff member running it now wants to attend our little gathering.

So thats 2 adults & 2 kids more to add to the list! Quite a gathering should be fun!

Simon

[stooboy]

I think ill drag myself down for this, not to late i hope :) also can chip into the pig fund if its no over subscribed! :D


Stoo.

[Bernie Garland]

Hi Simon
Can you email me at berax1@ntlworld.com as i can not send or receive pm's
cheers

Bernie

[firebreather]

Well it seems that Middlemud is fast becoming a testing ground for me and new kit. At Middlemud 1 I had a new tipi to test, at Middlemud 2 it was our homemade ventile jackets that got an outing.
This time Middlemud 3 "vertical smoke" I will be sleeping in my new handmade baker tent. I picked up the material on monday afternoon and the poles yesterday morning by last night Lin had the bulk of it cut out and sewn together. All we ( read she) have left to do is put a few finishing touches to it and we will be away with the faeries. I cannot wait to get it up and tested. I am fully expecting a few teething probs but It should work.
All that is left to do now is find a small section of relatively flat, non muddy ground..........not going happen is it ;) .

Bring it on new tent ........pig.......homemade apple sauce......woods.....good company.......what else is there in life.....:D :D :D :D :D :D

Oh Simon do we have permission to use the lake again? As i can bring along my 15 foot apache canoe for people to try out (at their own risk). I might even be able to twist stu's arm to come down with the 16 footer he makes as well. I know a few people on here want a canoe but dont get chance to try them before they buy.

Cheers Greg

[firebreather]

OOOHHHHHH I forgot i also have 2 new hats knitted for me by swmbo (lin). she is in a making mood so i have been striking while the iron is hot as they say.
One of the hats is made from an old arran jumper my mum made me when I was 15 (19 years ago....OMG). The neck had strecthed out of shape etc etc so we salvaged the wool from it and Lin has made 3 hats so far. It just goes to show that good quality wool will last.
The second is a merino wool hat that Lin also made for me when she found a couple of balls at the bottom of a pile in the wool shop.
So i will do some testing and see which one breathes better and keeps my head warmest etc etc.

These came about as i was looking for a locally produced wool. I wanted merino but was not too happy about buying wool from the other side of the world when we have an abundance of sheep over here. So i started looking around for local wool but could not find much pure wool just various mixes and tons of acrylic. Then I had a dig around in my wardrobe and pulled out my old and trusty jumper......shed a tear, then pulled it apart for the wool.As my mum had spent a fortune on the wool when she made it so i knew it was good stuff, a quick phone call later confirmed that it was best quality pure arran wool. The merino one appeared as the wool was end of stock and already over here. So I thought i may as well have it as the damage has already been done getting it here.


HHHHmmmmmm a couple of weeks left to go...... what else might I need.......under blankets for the hammocks.....I might be pushing it for that :D

Cheers Greg

[SimonM]

Oh Simon do we have permission to use the lake again? As i can bring along my 15 foot apache canoe for people to try out (at their own risk). I might even be able to twist stu's arm to come down with the 16 footer he makes as well. I know a few people on here want a canoe but dont get chance to try them before they buy.

Cheers Greg

Can't see a problem Greg - but I'll check with them if I can ever get them to answer the phone that is!


I think ill drag myself down for this, not to late i hope also can chip into the pig fund if its no over subscribed!

See you there!

Simon

[Matt Weir]

Can't see a problem Greg - but I'll check with them if I can ever get them to answer the phone that is!



Good luck with that one Simon :lmao:

I have her home number if you want it. She gave it to me saying use this in case you need to get in touch regarding meets as the answerphone at Middlewood only gets checked at weekends - if that so I guess it'll be fine for you to have it.

PM me if you want.

[In Wood]

Well Blow me, SWMBO has said there is no problem for me to join the fun on my own.:eek:

So looks like I will be there too.

Cheers for reminding me to pester her about this one Wandring Star.;)
Looking forward to seeing you and your lad again, meeting Lurch again and Bernie for the first time, plus all the others that are coming.

I hope it is a damn big pig!

see you all there.:D

[IntrepidStu]

Another for the Pig Fund, Although im not sure when and how Im suppost to pay!!

Bernie G
Simon M
ANDYWINKK
Spikey DaPikey
Lurch
Singeblister
Wayland
Womble_Lancs
mentalnurse
Firebreather
firecrest
Matt
Mad Dave & Jules
Neanderthal & Kalahari
IntrepidStu & OutdoorSuz.

I must really love this bushcraft stuff to miss the last race in the F1 calender.
Stu.

[LazySod]

Stu

The race doesn't start til 4pm on the Sunday, you COULD be back for then, that's if you can tear yourself away.

[wanderinstar]

Will be good to see you again Iain. Damn, I forgot about Brazil,( can we not get a large tv screen put up) suppose I will have to leave early too. Got to support Louis.

[Bernie Garland]

I'll Bring my Apache 16 footer, if its possible so members can try one out as well as Gregs 15 footer:)

Bernie

[Spikey DaPikey]

I'll Bring my Apache 16 footer, if its possible so members can try one out as well as Gregs 15 footer:)

Bernie

I would love to try that, not been on the water since i was 14 !! :red:

[Womble_Lancs]

I'll only be coming for the daytime now, because of a clash of things to do, but I'm gonna make sure I get some pig :D

[LazySod]

Just read Waylands post on the midlands meet thread recommending off ground sleeping at Middlemud, got a dodgy hammock, got thermals, got a tarp, got a 3 season clostraphobic bag, what do i do for a quick fix underblanket on zero funds ...... wound suspending another bag up against my butt be any good?

[Spikey DaPikey]

Lob a cheap foam mat in the hammock, get in hammock with ya thermals on, struggle into ya bag, put on a wolly hat, and you should be ok :)

[LazySod]

What about motion sickness after a few *cough* pints?

Gonna nick the missus unused yoga mat.

[SimonM]

Right .... an update!

Raffle
Tickets will be £1 each. You can buy as many as you like - funds permitting! Buy your tickets off me.

Bring & buy
I will be bringing some unwanted gear to sell on. If anybody has gear to sell I suggest around the camp fire circle, Sunday morning would be a good time for us all to see what is on offer!

Canoes are ok on the lake on Saturday & Sunday only. AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Pig fund.
Could everyone intending to join please bring 2 bags of charcoal. Wood is scarce at the best of times and the camp site are having their bonfire on Saturday night so there will be a shortage!

Bonfire on Saturday Night.

We will be asked to move our cars for this, but will be given a space for them elsewhere.
Camp site open to the public for about 2 hour, but only the car park area so camp should be secure.
Site shop will be open - selling hot dogs, drinks, black peas etc.


Location of our pitches

The LARPers are having the Lodge and Cub field, so you may be as well giving it a wide berth!
Around the camp fire circle / top end of the camp site is fine.


Arrival
Any time on Friday. I will be there from Thursday evening (getting the best spot!) so see you there!


The warden has asked if we would be up for a working party day / weekend at some point in the future. If we did this it would really get us in the good books. Think about it and let me know when we are there!

Think that covers it all - if not ask & I'll see what I can do!

Simon

[Shewie]

I`m going to try and get over for the Saturday night Simon if that`s okay, I`ll be able to stick around Sunday to give a hand tidying up etc.

[SimonM]

I`m going to try and get over for the Saturday night Simon if that`s okay, I`ll be able to stick around Sunday to give a hand tidying up etc.

Thanks! See you there.

Simon

[Bernie Garland]

Well the prize is a finished and sheath made,and as i type on its way to Simon, Simon said its all right to bring the canoe so there will be two of Stu's Apache canoes to try out, my 16 footer and Gregs 15 footer ,and what with the spit roast i think were all going to have a weekend to remember,can't wait :)

Bernie
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[maddave]

I'm as excited as a Junkie with a Giro !! Been thinking about a canoe for ages but there ain't many places for a "Test Drive" LOL:lmao:

That knife is a work of art as usual Bernie..Hope I get lucky.. If I do I might pass on my Bison Bushcrafter to a deserving cause:D

[Spikey DaPikey]

:red: <--------------------- Thats me that is !! :D

[andywinkk]

I might bring my old town 174 (bath tub) canoe,

And by the way dave that made me laugh excited as a Junkie with a Giro

Andy

[Bernie Garland]

I might bring my old town 174 (bath tub) canoe,

And by the way dave that made me laugh excited as a Junkie with a Giro

Andy

Made me giggle to :D

Bernie

[SimonM]

http://www.middlewoodcamp.org.uk/images/New_Camp_map.jpg

For those that have never been, a map of the site.

I intend to be somewhere near site 30.

Simon

[SimonM]

For those that have asked how to find the site...

Multimap image...
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?zoom=15&countryCode=GB&lat=53.5014&lon=-2.398&dp=904

... And directions to the site...

By Road
Access to the site is via a lane marked 'Worsley Hall Garden Centre' which is halfway between Worsley village and Boothstown on Leigh Road(A572). Campers arriving by motorway should leave the M60 at junction 13.


...And a road map image of the area...
http://www.middlewoodcamp.org.uk/images/map.gif

HTH

Simon

Simon

[LazySod]

Hmmmmm ........ Black peas on saturday night.

[SimonM]

Hmmmmm ........ Black peas on saturday night.

With pork & apple sauce (lots & lots of pork):rolleyes:

[andywinkk]

So is it the same spot as the last few meets simon ?

[LazySod]

.......... and smokey eyes, a streaming nose, frozen ears, wet feet.

What more does any self respecting Ray fanatic need?

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[SimonM]

So is it the same spot as the last few meets simon ?

Sure is.... see you round the camp fire circle!

Simon

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya by any chance is there going to be anymore in the near future due to its probly to late on this one to get on the list and also i would be coming by train so would have to scrounge a lift to and from the site and would need to see if i could get the time of work.

[SimonM]

hiya by any chance is there going to be anymore in the near future due to its probly to late on this one to get on the list and also i would be coming by train so would have to scrounge a lift to and from the site and would need to see if i could get the time of work.

I would imagine there will be more next year - probably a working party (with the emphasis on party! :rolleyes: :beerchug:) in the near future.

If you can make it for this one you are more than welcome - I'll have my car so could pick you up from the station if that helps.

Simon

[drewdunnrespect]

thanks simon i will try and see what i can do cheers drew

[firecrest]

Beautiful Knife Bernie!

[Bernie Garland]

Thanks Lindsey, you never no, you might be going home with it:)

Bernie

[Chris G]

Yup, that's a lovely knife.

I'll be heading up there on Friday morning and clearing off again on Saturday mid afternoon (Like ships in the dark, eh Matt?).

So who else is sleeping in the woods on Haloween/Soween/Sowin/etc?

As for the working party idea - sounds good to me!

Note to self - must go for a walk around the site this time!

Chris

[Singeblister]

Looking good I am going to be there before lunch on friday and will set up as near to camp fire circle as I can get.

[firebreather]

Yup, that's a lovely knife.

So who else is sleeping in the woods on Haloween/Soween/Sowin/etc?

Chris

I agree its a really nice tool. I will be haveing a few tickets :D

Just to put the fear into everyone the woods is believed to be haunted by a lady. I dont have anymore of the story. I told them to shut up when my peers at work started to tell me after I told them where I was going........and its all hallows eve.......ooooohhhhhh spooky :eek:


Greg

[firebreather]

Looking good I am going to be there before lunch on friday and will set up as near to camp fire circle as I can get.

Depends on what time I get out of work on friday morning will dictate what time I arrive but I will be trying to get close to the fire this time . I am fed up with the mud down where we normally pitch its too deep and cold.
So I will race you for the flat bits John.........OOOHHHHH idea pack the care thursday night and go straight from work .............set up the baker tent and go to sleep in the woods.......How much sleep do you rekon I would get?????? not much.....maybe I had better go home ;)

Greg

[Bernie Garland]

Just an up date,have been over our allotment this morning to harvest some apples,so we will all be having homemade apple sauce with our hog roast yumee:)

Bernie

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[SimonM]

Just been on line to Bernie. He has offered to supply the bread rolls / cobs, stuffing, etc for the hog roast, so if there are no objections we will add this to the &#163;100 for the pig and divide equally between everyone taking part.

As a bonus, he will store them in his caravan so they stay clean and unsquashed!

Simon

[SimonM]

I have just taken delivery of Bernie's knife - it's a beauty!:D

Whoever gets this is going to be really pleased with it. :approve::red:

Remember, all proceeds from the raffle go to BcUK, so come with plenty of cash! (Please remember that tickets will not be sold to anyone under 18)

Simon

[novembeRain]

You think there'll be space or a little 'un? I'd like to make this my first night out (well, in anger) can I pay on the day?

And, though I understand there'll be little in the way of facilities, how do things run? do you take your own food along and just practice bushcraft while you're there or is it literally living on what you can find? Not that it would be too big a problem, but obviously I'd need to know.

Hope to see you there.

[SimonM]

You think there'll be space or a little 'un? I'd like to make this my first night out (well, in anger) can I pay on the day?

And, though I understand there'll be little in the way of facilities, how do things run? do you take your own food along and just practice bushcraft while you're there or is it literally living on what you can find? Not that it would be too big a problem, but obviously I'd need to know.

Hope to see you there.

More than enough room!

The site is a Scout Assc. site and has basic toilets and I think a shower.

Bring your own food and some means of cooking it, although you are welcome to join the "pig fund"! (Hog roast for Saturday evening meal! MMMM)

As with most Meets, people tend to bring a lot of equipment. It is seen as a social time by many, with the advantage that you can see other peoples set ups and test new kit in "safety".

Bring some "falling down water" for around the camp fire and be prepared to share as we are a thirsty lot! :beerchug: :1244: :beerchug: :1244::beerchug: :1244:

As for cash, pay me on Saturday for camp fees and the pig fund if you want to join in.

Simon

[andywinkk]

Cant wait to try this out at middlewood , me and a couple of freinds of the form (mentalnurse and singblister) have been working on it for a few weeks now, we have even made a stove to cook on (not the one in the picture
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/ANDYWINKk/007.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/ANDYWINKk/006.jpg

It will sleep 3 in comfort, i just hope it dont leek
The dog likes it also

[Bernie Garland]

Cant wait to try this out at middlewood , me and a couple of freinds of the form (mentalnurse and singblister) have been working on it for a few weeks now, we have even made a stove to cook on (not the one in the picture
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/ANDYWINKk/007.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/ANDYWINKk/006.jpg

It will sleep 3 in comfort, i just hope it dont leek
The dog likes it also

Looks a brill job that:)

Bernie

[andywinkk]

Cheers Bernie

Singblister asked me to make him one nearly a year ago so i thought i'd get my finger pulled out and get it made, it took ages to sew though

[Bernie Garland]

Cheers Bernie

Singblister asked me to make him one nearly a year ago so i thought i'd get my finger pulled out and get it made, it took ages to sew though

By hand ?:D

Bernie

[andywinkk]

By hand ?:D

Bernie

on a walking foot sewing machine it would take a year to do by hand lol.

[Bernie Garland]

on a walking foot sewing machine it would take a year to do by hand lol.

Still a cracking job,and big enough to find after pulling the tops of a few:D

Bernie

[andywinkk]

Still a cracking job,and big enough to find after pulling the tops of a few:D

Bernie

Its my beer tent didnt i mention that lol

[Bernie Garland]

Its my beer tent didnt i mention that lol

Yeh it reminds me of a beer tent,we'll have to christen it :lmao: :lmao:

Bernie

[novembeRain]

cool, I'll do my very very best! Not just to be there but to bring some :beerchug: too, money's not too good at the moment though so, if not, I hope I don't seem too antisocial.

The place looks MASSIVE! much bigger than any scout site I've ever been to. Any advise on kit to bring, I can do the obvious; Hammock and tarp, brew kit, little stove, knife, food, sleeping bag & mat, clothes and wash kit. First aid kit and string / paracord to help with emergency improvisations (or for drying clothes / airing bedding), also probably have my machetti in my car.

Have I Missed anything? :confused:

[andywinkk]

Yeh it reminds me of a beer tent,we'll have to christen it :lmao: :lmao:

Bernie

Now thats a defo,,

[Bernie Garland]

Now thats a defo,,

Good i'll meet you at the bar:D

Bernie

[andywinkk]

cool, I'll do my very very best! Not just to be there but to bring some :beerchug: too, money's not too good at the moment though so, if not, I hope I don't seem too antisocial.

The place looks MASSIVE! much bigger than any scout site I've ever been to. Any advise on kit to bring, I can do the obvious; Hammock and tarp, brew kit, little stove, knife, food, sleeping bag & mat, clothes and wash kit. First aid kit and string / paracord to help with emergency improvisations (or for drying clothes / airing bedding), also probably have my machetti in my car.

Have I Missed anything? :confused:

At middlwood some come light with just whats on there back and some bring the contents of there shed lol mentioning no names,

my pick up is usualy full though

[Bernie Garland]

cool, I'll do my very very best! Not just to be there but to bring some :beerchug: too, money's not too good at the moment though so, if not, I hope I don't seem too antisocial.

The place looks MASSIVE! much bigger than any scout site I've ever been to. Any advise on kit to bring, I can do the obvious; Hammock and tarp, brew kit, little stove, knife, food, sleeping bag & mat, clothes and wash kit. First aid kit and string / paracord to help with emergency improvisations (or for drying clothes / airing bedding), also probably have my machetti in my car.

Have I Missed anything? :confused:

You'll need the machette to get out of Andywinks beer tent if you cant find the entrance after to many:lmao: :lmao:

Bernie

[LazySod]

Did someone mention beer?

[In Wood]

I have just bottled some IPA home brew, will bring a couple (2Ltr bottles) for the christening. Should just about have got an edge to it by next weekend.:beerchug:

So I will get the first round in (you can be my testers). ;)

Failing that I will have an Islay malt that might do the job.:D

[novembeRain]

:lmao: not a problem ;) hope he doesn't mind having an additional "door" :rolleyes:

thought of a couple of things though - pots and pans and a lighter of some sort. Sounds a lot but most of it would go in an average bag.

What's the place like, muddy, wooded, flat?

[Bernie Garland]

:lmao: not a problem ;) hope he doesn't mind having an additional "door" :rolleyes:

thought of a couple of things though - pots and pans and a lighter of some sort. Sounds a lot but most of it would go in an average bag.

What's the place like, muddy, wooded, flat?

From what iv'e heard wellies are a must:D

bernie

[LazySod]

One word ..........

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[Bodge]

One word ..........

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MUD
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As muddy as a muddy thing on muddy mud day with a side order of mud.:)

[novembeRain]

lol, ok i get the point about the mud. apart from that though?

[Bernie Garland]

lol, ok i get the point about the mud. apart from that though?

Bring some wellies:)

Bernie

[Spikey DaPikey]

Note to self, buy wellies :cool:

[Singeblister]

Did somone say mud ? its not going to be muddy again is it lol ,,,,,, I reckon we get Andywinkk and Bernie to have a MUD wrestle after the pig feast for a bit of entertainment , Bernie is very tall and andy is very short would be really funny

[Bernie Garland]

Did somone say mud ? its not going to be muddy again is it lol ,,,,,, I reckon we get Andywinkk and Bernie to have a MUD wrestle after the pig feast for a bit of entertainment , Bernie is very tall and andy is very short would be really funny

Naked i hope for better entertainment :lmao: :lmao:

Bernie

[firecrest]

frikkin mud...Im wondering what to do now. I need new shoes, new wellies and looks like im stuck in me tent. isnt there anywhere dry to park a tent?

[Bernie Garland]

frikkin mud...Im wondering what to do now. I need new shoes, new wellies and looks like im stuck in me tent. isnt there anywhere dry to park a tent?

If its that bad you can sleep in the caravan with Maxine,ill tough it in Andywinks beer tent with the lads:D

Bernie

[Singeblister]

If its that bad you can sleep in the caravan with Maxine,ill tough it in Andywinks beer tent with the lads:D

Bernie
Nah Bernie , you havnt heard him snore , I kicked him in the tender bits last time we were out it was so bad ,,,,,, he didnt even flinch, I have been looking for a tazer to keep the noise down, my youngest has had me up every night this week I need to catch up on sleep at middlewood :D

[Singeblister]

frikkin mud...Im wondering what to do now. I need new shoes, new wellies and looks like im stuck in me tent. isnt there anywhere dry to park a tent?

You could get one of those little camp beds to raise you out of the mud, there quite cheep Mentalnurse had one at the last meet said it was ok :) But the muds not to bad to sleep on once you warm it up LOL :umbrella:

[Singeblister]

Naked i hope for better entertainment :lmao: :lmao:

Bernie
Firebreathers mrs Lin makes some nice camo poseing pouches I got one as a gift at the last meet but it was just to cold to wear it ,,, if you know what I mean :D

[andywinkk]

Nah Bernie , you havnt heard him snore , I kicked him in the tender bits last time we were out it was so bad ,,,,,, he didnt even flinch, I have been looking for a tazer to keep the noise down, my youngest has had me up every night this week I need to catch up on sleep at middlewood :D

you beter drink more falling down water then me then john, and i will be drinking alot lol,

ps, bring on the tazer lol

[firecrest]

well Pj was bring a tipi but I dont think he is now. I have an uncle that once fell asleep stood up and didnt fall over. he was walking to the shops at the time lol. Im not that lucky though!
I have really bad insomnia though, so Im no stranger to sleepless nights and days spent as a zombie. I have a kind of insomnia where I cant stop fidgeting all night so Im best on my own not annoying people anyway.

[firebreather]

Firebreathers mrs Lin makes some nice camo poseing pouches I got one as a gift at the last meet but it was just to cold to wear it ,,, if you know what I mean :D

I wondered how long it would be before someone raised the pouch issue ;)
I mean mud wrestling wouldnt be the same without the dpm ripstop /paracord posing pouch now would it :nana:
As far as being too cold to wear it .........Ya big softie :p


ol, ok i get the point about the mud. apart from that though?

I dont believe you :rolleyes: . All I remember from MiddleMUD meets are bone dry fields, dry, warm days, the sunshine passing through the trees.............. Oh hang on that was the dream I had about how it might be one day at middlewood.......but we all go to MiddleMUD dont we !?! Where its ankle deep in mud,rains all the time,the wind howls through the trees..........Will somebody tell me again why we are going ?????? :D


AAHHHH thats it practice at putting up tarps in every conceivable place, the food, the camaraderie, the beer, the rain, the wind I even grew quite fond of the mud last time.
I need help :werd: :werd: :werd: :werd: :werd: :werd:


See you there Greg

[novembeRain]

Bummer, been to my sister's today in Stalybridge, A search on multimap shew it as being not far away but, after searching for a while, and giving up I've discovered why;

I just typed "middlewood" into multimap, it came up with one place so I was quite happy that must be it, it even looked about right on a o.s. map but sadly it wasn't. This middlewood is off the A6 near Disley, it took a bit of finding and no scout site to be seen - strange that.

So (having found the right one), with the added distance I'm sad to say I don't think I'll make it this time, though if I get my hammock in time I might have a night out at the weekend so I'll be with you in spirit if nothing else.

But, hopefuly it'll warn others - it's worsley (west manc) you want, not near Disley (s-se manc).

[LazySod]

Went to Burnley today to pick up my big blue tarp, 24' x 36', to use as a communial shelter along with Waylands big tarp, over the fire. When i got to my mates (who borrowed it 2 years ago), we couldn't tell which one was mine (he had amassed 7), so he gave me the three biggest ones.:rolleyes:

And as i had to pass 'Winfields of Haslingden' on the way home, it would have been rude not to call in and browse, well to cut a long story short, I am now the proud owner of my first pair of gaiters.:)

[SimonM]

Gaiters you say... did you not see how hard it rained last night?

You are going to need waders at this rate!

Tony, thanks for the tarps for the fire - if it does carry on raining at least we can have a dry(ish) communal area!

Simon

[maddave]

Firebreathers mrs Lin makes some nice camo poseing pouches I got one as a gift at the last meet but it was just to cold to wear it ,,, if you know what I mean :D

Nooooooooo Don't need the mental imagery:eek:

[Steve13]

Sorted our weekend out now and the good news is that My son ( Wills ) and I will be able to come on Sunday for sure , and with a bit of luck on Saturday afternoon as well playing football in the morning, not sure about camping but will bring a tent and hammock/tarp (only used it once so may need a bit of help setting it up )

See you all then

[Chris G]

Brrrrrrrrr!

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?day=5&zipcode=M28

+ve temperatures for all of 9/24 hours!

Chris

[Barney]

Its rained heavily round here, yesterday and today.

Its forcast rain all week, although the rain could turn to snow on Wednesday.:)

Bring your LILO!

[Shewie]

Incase anybody needs wellies ....

http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Karrimor-Mens-Rubber-Wellington-Green_KM90.htm

No connection etc ...

[Singeblister]

It did rain hard last night I was testing out the new tent type thing with Andy one of my socks got very wet and the other 6" away was bone dry lol explain that , good news is the tent stood up to the weather quite well considering how bad it was and the stove I made works very well , its been named the MK1 Sherman-T as in Tank made from 3mm plate with a 6mm grate inside for that extra bit of weight :P

[firecrest]

maybe we can all stitch the tarps together and have a big mudslide! :)

In other news, i got me a new cook set - the one decorum recommended to me, it was 11.99 for the smaller solo one, and 13.99 for the larger two person one. I got the larger version and when I opened it it had the smaller set INSIDE! Can anyone explain that to me? who is not going to pay an extra 2 quid to get 4 pans it would be silly not to!

[LazySod]

We might not have a problem with MUD afterall ...... If the ground freezes!

Looks like it may be a tad on the chilly side.

[LazySod]

Heads up for charcoal, £1.99 in Aldi.

Nice find Andy.

[Singeblister]

Cold and dry :D very nice

[SimonM]

I may wimp out of the tarp & hammock and use the lavu with the stove I bought off Matt. I have never tried it in anger and this may be a good time to see how good it is.

Simon

[LazySod]

My 1st option is the tarp n hammock.
My 2nd option is the 2 second tent (in camo naturally).
My 3rd option is the car.
And my 4th and very wimpish option is to nip home for a kip each night.

[firecrest]

My 1st option is the tarp n hammock.
My 2nd option is the 2 second tent (in camo naturally).
My 3rd option is the car.
And my 4th and very wimpish option is to nip home for a kip each night.

Your 5th option is to drink so much you wake up in a ditch. :D

[Singeblister]

My 1st option is the tarp n hammock.
My 2nd option is the 2 second tent (in camo naturally).
My 3rd option is the car.
And my 4th and very wimpish option is to nip home for a kip each night.
Tough it out mate if you get to cold in the night build a fire and shiver til your warm again :)
A good tip is to eat some high calorie scran just before you go to sleep stokes up the internal fire and keeps you warm

[Singeblister]

Your 5th option is to drink so much you wake up in a ditch. :D
Well the old beer coat is always worth having on as well :D

[andywinkk]

Well the old beer coat is always worth having on as well :D


I have quite a few beer coats they are my favorite lol

[LazySod]

Hmmmm .... Option 5? Beer good, Ditch bad.

[andy_e]

I have to bow out I'm afraid, new job is taking a lot of my time at the mo' - and I was especially looking forward to the nekid mud-wrestling too ;)

Have fun folks and hopefully I'll catch up sometime soon, I'm expecting some good pics to compensate for not being able to go ;)

[Tetley]

Hi Simon ,

Being new to this Forum and just starting in Bushcraft I have a couple of Queries about the meet ?

Is there a lower age limit ? (Son is 11)

Would we be Ok to stop in tents (bit Kit deficient at mo)

what do we need to prove the Scout rate (2 scout leaders and 1 scout from west lancs) ?

What is the current share for the Pig roast ? :)

would we be OK to turn up for Saturday / sunday but not the Friday ?

Bob

[andywinkk]

Why isnt this meat on the upcoming events section on the main forum page ?

[LazySod]

:)
Hi Simon ,

Being new to this Forum and just starting in Bushcraft I have a couple of Queries about the meet ?

Is there a lower age limit ? (Son is 11)

Would we be Ok to stop in tents (bit Kit deficient at mo)

what do we need to prove the Scout rate (2 scout leaders and 1 scout from west lancs) ?

What is the current share for the Pig roast ? :)

would we be OK to turn up for Saturday / sunday but not the Friday ?

Bob

Hi Bob and welcome to the forum, I think it's safe for me to answer some of your questions in Simon's absence.

No lower age limit providing they are accompanied by an adult.

Tents are fine, you won't be the only tents in the group. As for finding a level pitch, level is a relative term.

No scout rate, we all pay the same.

I think theres one trotter and a bit of tail left of the pig (joke). :) , I think there will be a lot of people chipping in on the day for a share, so the cost per share is going down all the time (just bring a couple of bags of charcoal).

Again you won't be alone in turning up on Sat and leaving on Sun.

[SimonM]

Hi Tetley,

Pretty much what Tony said.... see you on Saturday!

Simon

[Tetley]

Thanks for the prompt answers Guys ,

See you on Saturday !

and I know all about "level" pitches on Scout Campsites PMSL

Regards

Bob