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Hiya everyone, I'm putting a weekend on 22nd 23rd November, just basic stuff like fire lighting with firepistons and camp cooking etc, if you fancy a get together all you need to do is turn up and bring some food,liquid and firewood (and obviously something to sleep in, tent etc)
Its at Blindbeck Bridge in Carnforth just outside Barbon, Grid Ref SD655827
Well I'm up for it and I don't mind helping out with some teaching if you like.
Yeah thats cool Gary, see how many people turn up.
Gray
firecrest
11-10-2008, 20:45
Id like to come along, dates and events permitting. Ill let you know closer to it.
"And now for the traffic report"
"Major jams reported just east of Carnforth, and accompanied by 200 small fires.":)
_Geraint_
12-10-2008, 22:00
I mite be able to make it. But I wont know until near the time.
"And now for the traffic report"
"Major jams reported just east of Carnforth, and accompanied by 200 small fires.":)
awwww sh*t, dont be saying that hahaha
*Big Beast*
13-10-2008, 14:51
would that be here then?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q173/bigbeast_2007/carnforth.jpg
More or less, opposite side of the river bank.
Gray
I see a blue route marked on the bottom of that map Pete wonder what thats for :)
*Big Beast*
15-10-2008, 15:31
I see a blue route marked on the bottom of that map Pete wonder what thats for :)
sssshhh, it`s a secret
_Geraint_
22-10-2008, 15:23
Do you have a rough itinerary for the weekend? I looks like I can make it. I do have a duty on the 22nd but I should be able to get that off. :)
Do you have a rough itinerary for the weekend? I looks like I can make it. I do have a duty on the 22nd but I should be able to get that off. :)
To be honest...no, not yet. But... I dont run my life by the clock and so if anyone wants something demonstrating I'm happy to oblige. Most of the guys who are going will already know basic campcraft etc and some are going to put demos on themselves.
I was thinking of Basic stuff like fire lighting, camp cooking etc. We might even get some shelter building in, see what the weathers like etc.
Hope this helps
Gray
First: The following is NOT going to lead to any improper approaches... :p
Second: Are there going to be any women at this meet? (Wives, girlfriends, singles, anything)
I'll probably head up but my missus is in 2 minds. Might be able to persuade her if there were going to be some more of the (MUCH!) fairer sex there. :)
Errr everyones welcome but to be honest, no ones said anything about bringing partners so I cant answer your question
Gray
Firecrest is one of those womany types I think. i can't make this time, but boy that place looks beautiful and I would interested in another time.
Firecrest is one of those womany types I think. i can't make this time, but boy that place looks beautiful and I would interested in another time.
Yep, its definately one of my better finds, I'll keep you informed of future events
Gray
andywinkk
03-11-2008, 23:41
is this one still hapening ?
Mistwalker
04-11-2008, 01:59
If I only I lived in the UK I'd be there....hope to see pics afterward.
firecrest
04-11-2008, 10:34
Firecrest is one of those womany types I think. i can't make this time, but boy that place looks beautiful and I would interested in another time.
Yes I am occasionally one of those womany things! :) Still not sure if Im going or not, it depends on me booking days off work. Do the dates fall on a friday or a saturday?
Yes they do. Thats one step closer for me going then
firecrest
04-11-2008, 12:20
Heck, I paid for another one of them bloody art stalls for that sunday. Looks like I probably wont be going, Ill be busy sat in a booth wasting my time again!
Singeblister
04-11-2008, 13:33
I think there was another thread for the list of names but i cant find it anyway I plan to come with Andywinkk so see you there :)
shame you cant make it firecrest but you must keep the pennies rolling in
firecrest
04-11-2008, 17:40
I think there was another thread for the list of names but i cant find it anyway I plan to come with Andywinkk so see you there :)
shame you cant make it firecrest but you must keep the pennies rolling in
Well I wouldnt mind but I sold nothing last time I did it, no matter how cheap I made my stuff (like £10!!) so Im rolling more pennies out than in!
unfortunately Ive paid ahead by cheque for the stall otherwise I d be wary of doing it again.
Well I wouldnt mind but I sold nothing last time I did it, no matter how cheap I made my stuff (like £10!!) so Im rolling more pennies out than in!
unfortunately Ive paid ahead by cheque for the stall otherwise I d be wary of doing it again.
Awww shame you cant make it, another time maybe. Its still on for everyone else who fancies it, i'm not taking names as I'll be going either way, see you there guys
is this one still hapening ?
It certainly is, see you there.
Gray
andywinkk
04-11-2008, 18:53
It certainly is, see you there.
Gray
Great stuff gray see you there
andy
dag nab it i think i'm booked for a camp!!!!
i love the lakes and probably could have got another quality day in more terrain i need to be aware of for my MLT :o(
i so enjoyed this weekend just gone in Middlewodd Scout Camp site was thinking it could kick start me for a winter outdoor fest... well i supose the next meet is the end of January 09 ? unless anyone knows of things sooner?
Jan x
dag nab it i think i'm booked for a camp!!!!
i love the lakes and probably could have got another quality day in more terrain i need to be aware of for my MLT :o(
i so enjoyed this weekend just gone in Middlewodd Scout Camp site was thinking it could kick start me for a winter outdoor fest... well i supose the next meet is the end of January 09 ? unless anyone knows of things sooner?
Jan x
I put small events on all year round in the North Yorks/Lakes areas all free of charge, so I'll keep you informed.
Best Regards
Gray
Singeblister
05-11-2008, 00:00
Well I wouldnt mind but I sold nothing last time I did it, no matter how cheap I made my stuff (like £10!!) so Im rolling more pennies out than in!
unfortunately Ive paid ahead by cheque for the stall otherwise I d be wary of doing it again.
That is a dam shame I just saw the pic you did of the billys ( via email ) and you should be getting much more than that , but then its better to sell them than not at all its a tough game to be in
Singeblister
05-11-2008, 00:03
dag nab it i think i'm booked for a camp!!!!
i love the lakes and probably could have got another quality day in more terrain i need to be aware of for my MLT :o(
i so enjoyed this weekend just gone in Middlewodd Scout Camp site was thinking it could kick start me for a winter outdoor fest... well i supose the next meet is the end of January 09 ? unless anyone knows of things sooner?
Jan x
thats a bummer hope to see you at middlewood now I know I got the dates mixed up lmao
firebreather
10-11-2008, 11:10
I might be able to make this one fiongers crossed they dont mess my rotas up again.
Greg
IntrepidStu
10-11-2008, 11:22
First: The following is NOT going to lead to any improper approaches... :p
Second: Are there going to be any women at this meet? (Wives, girlfriends, singles, anything)
I'll probably head up but my missus is in 2 minds. Might be able to persuade her if there were going to be some more of the (MUCH!) fairer sex there. :)
My missus will be coming and she is a real girlie girl.
IntrepidStu
10-11-2008, 11:25
dag nab it i think i'm booked for a camp!!!!
i love the lakes and probably could have got another quality day in more terrain i need to be aware of for my MLT :o(
i so enjoyed this weekend just gone in Middlewodd Scout Camp site was thinking it could kick start me for a winter outdoor fest... well i supose the next meet is the end of January 09 ? unless anyone knows of things sooner?
Jan x
Jan, Whats the meet at the end of Jan?????????????
firecrest
10-11-2008, 23:50
That is a dam shame I just saw the pic you did of the billys ( via email ) and you should be getting much more than that , but then its better to sell them than not at all its a tough game to be in
Mental nurse was asking if Id thought of doing a nice pic of you and him at the forge :)
Singeblister
11-11-2008, 00:46
Mental nurse was asking if Id thought of doing a nice pic of you and him at the forge :)
well if you do please leave out my nasty woman tattoo lol
andywinkk
11-11-2008, 10:01
well if you do please leave out my nasty woman tattoo lol
But that tattoo is a classic john
firecrest
11-11-2008, 11:52
well if you do please leave out my nasty woman tattoo lol
were you a drunken sailor at some point in your life!
_Geraint_
19-11-2008, 11:18
I won't be able to make this now. Don't you just love work. :rolleyes:
andywinkk
19-11-2008, 14:04
Who's comming then
Me andywinkk
singeblister
barney
Who els ???
I'll be there for some of it.
I'm using it as a base to do some photography from so I'll probably work out of the van.
Barn Owl
19-11-2008, 18:24
I can't make it due to family commitments.
I'll be there Saturday morning, hopefuly about 9ish.
I have "borrowed" some potassium permanganate and glycerol for fire lighting as well.
Weather looks promising with temperature (with wind chill) hovering at about freezing during the day and dopping to -8c at night. 60% chance of snow on Saturday night too!
Looking forward to it.
Simon
Womble_Lancs
19-11-2008, 21:15
Seriously considering it....
Womble & Spike
Womble_Lancs
19-11-2008, 21:18
(and seriously thinking of comandeering Wayland's van...Wombles don't do 'cold' )
Spikey DaPikey
20-11-2008, 14:18
If you nick the van, i'll bring me coffin tent ;)
The last person I shared the van with snored like a water buffalo........
I ended up sat by the fire all night...http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/fireside.gif
Spikey DaPikey
20-11-2008, 14:42
Wonder who that was........ did they like skittles :red: LOL
I didn't try.............http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/11225.gif
I'll be on site in the van (Red Vito) from Tomorrow evening.
See you there. http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/4167.gif
firecrest
20-11-2008, 19:38
Have fun guys. Think of me sat at a *&%$£ stall selling nowt!
:puppy_dog
Have fun guys. Think of me sat at a *&%$£ stall selling nowt!
:puppy_dog
Paint some pics of Bushcraft knives and that kind of thing, set up a stall on a meet. I bet you'd sell loads lol
Two birds with one stone, awww I'm not serious but hey, you never know :)
stevesteve
20-11-2008, 19:52
And your artwork looks great Firecrest! - the Venice ones are my favorites - alas no money :(
My wife used to sell Phoenix cards - many a happy (?) hour spent sitting in cold stalls selling nowt. A grand total of exactly £0 was our worst score. Good luck with yours!
Hope the folk going don't freeze too much!
Cheers,
Steve
Spikey DaPikey
21-11-2008, 12:27
Not going to be able to make this meet now, life appers to be getting in the way :o
Have fun all who are going, and positive vibes to Firecrest for the stall :)
firecrest
21-11-2008, 18:42
cheers guys. If I sell nothing again Im going to jack it in.
stevesteve
21-11-2008, 20:48
"Jack it in"
Not the painting surely? But the sitting at stalls I could understand. It can be a thankless task sitting in a booth you've paid for not making the stall-price back.
Cheers,
Steve
Linz, I know it was tongue in cheek, but someone suggested bushcrafty themes for future work....
Could you do commission style work from photos, or is that not your bag?
If you could, folks could choose their favourite photo (copyright issues shouldn't apply if they own the original) and you work your magic based on the photo?
I know my pastel work from Middlewood draws many comments...
Alternatively, go to as many Meets as possible and affer your artistic services to folk there...paint / draw / sketch their tarp / hammock / tepee / cook set.
Just a thought as it would be a shame to see you pack it in!
Simon
firecrest
22-11-2008, 00:56
no no, I didnt mean pack in the painting! That would be impossible, it must be a kind of painting tourettes Im not able to stop doing it just like that. I meant the stall, dont see no point in spending money travelling there each week if it just causes me to lose money.
Yes bushy themed art *scratches chin* I have a couple of things on the go. see how it flies when Im done ;)
A big thanks to everyone who came along and helped make the weekend a great success. Thanks guys :) :)
andywinkk
23-11-2008, 22:44
Thanks for that gray and good to a name to a face, i had agreat time and the cold weather made it more of a challenge,
heres some pics
Barney wayland and gray
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me
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singeblister
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http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/ANDYWINKk/019-1.jpg
simon m
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/ANDYWINKk/006-2.jpg
I hope wayland puts up the pic of the tent he did on here
He said he would sometime this week, thanx again Andy, the pics are cool :)
firecrest
23-11-2008, 22:54
I reckon I might have froze to death anyway if I went! looks like you all had a good time though.
Singeblister
23-11-2008, 23:08
Thanks for setting it up Gray nice to meet you and the old faces again always a pleasure , few pics
Bit of wood :D
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Pics from phone didnt get many sorry was nice and cold though
Nice to meet you aswell mate. Bit of wood PMSL :) :)
Thanks to Gray for setting this up, and to all that went for making it a pleasant experieince. The location was spot on too.
The site before the white stuff...
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..and after ....
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd178/simonandbev/DSCN2524.jpg
I know Wayland has some good shots that he will put up later...
Simon
Good stuff guys and some white stuff, that would make my day having some of that come down while i was camping.
Glad you all had a good time:D
andywinkk
24-11-2008, 10:54
Good stuff guys and some white stuff, that would make my day having some of that come down while i was camping.
Glad you all had a good time:D
Ye it was tony, and we were under strict instruction not to walk on it for photographic reasons lol
First of all I would like to thank Gray for organizing this weekend, it was a great spot and I enjoyed the company of all who turned out for it.
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Andy set up a tarp on Saturday to give us some shelter for the evening.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Campcraft-2.jpg
A spot of Bush TV
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Sunday morning found the scene quite changed.
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A light dusting of snow but the weather overnight had required the tarp to be dropped.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Campcraft-4.jpg
Though the weather was cold, we were well equipped for it and spent much of the time out chatting and swapping ideas.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Campcraft-5.jpg
I'm guessing this is the shot most of you are waiting for. ;)
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Bell_Tent.jpg
And the group shot.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Campcraft_Weekend.jpg
Left to right: SimonM, Andywinkk, Wayland, Gray, Singblister and Barney.
A great weekend. http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/8823.gif
Wow, looks like you guys had a great time! Rather you than me though :d Nice balancing Wayland!
As always, cracking photos Wayland.
The shot of the illuminated tent came out really well.
Simon
Looks like fun guys, I`ll make it to the next one for sure.
Have you thawed out yet ?
andywinkk
25-11-2008, 16:28
You made our tent look really good, well done
Great pics Wayland, absolutely superb :) :)
Singeblister
25-11-2008, 21:46
Great pics Gary it makes all the difference knowing what went into that shot of the tent crackin pic
Thanks guys.
As you know, good pictures can take a bit of work.
But they are worth it...:D
Wish i'd been there too, looks like you had a cracking time, and thanks for sharing the photos too.
Looks like a great spot
Dave
Singeblister
25-11-2008, 22:47
Good stuff guys and some white stuff, that would make my day having some of that come down while i was camping.
Glad you all had a good time:D
I will crumble some polystyrene round your tent next time were camping together Tony we can make your dreams come true
firecrest
25-11-2008, 23:44
beautiful pictures! Can you have fires like that in the tipis? (well I assume you can seems as you have!)
andywinkk
25-11-2008, 23:57
We have had fires in it but its a bit smokey for tall people, the stove works fine though
andywinkk
26-11-2008, 00:02
What about the pics you took secretly round the camp fire wayland, there was a good one of john
It was a bit of a fuzzygraph in the end, combination of too much noise and movement.
Finally got around to shopping up the shots I took on the way.
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk/assets/images/Great_Asby_Scar.jpg
Starting at Great Asby Scar.
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk/assets/images/Whinny_Hill.jpg
Passing Whinny Hill.
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk/assets/images/Batty_Moss.jpg
And catching the sunset at Batty Moss.
Not a bad day all in all.
Superb Gary
I love that Whinny Hill shot but they`re all equally as good.
I like that one as well.
Lucky shot really, I was driving towards Birkdale and just saw the light but couldn't stop straight away.
I drove back, set the tripod up and then I saw the cloud bundling up behind it all.
Missed the light in Birkdale though. :dunno:
You have made an importrant point Wayland, it's all about the light! If you aint got that you aint gotta pic as Dave used to say.
Finally got around to shopping up the shots I took on the way.
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk/assets/images/Great_Asby_Scar.jpg
Starting at Great Asby Scar.
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk/assets/images/Whinny_Hill.jpg
Passing Whinny Hill.
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk/assets/images/Batty_Moss.jpg
And catching the sunset at Batty Moss.
Not a bad day all in all.
Nice photos there Wayland:)
Singeblister
15-12-2008, 22:39
Smashin pics Gary :)
Hi everyone, thinking of putting this on again, same place, middle of December ish. What do you think
ex-member Raikey
24-10-2012, 19:56
Would it be better to start a new thread with dates mentioned in the title?
I,m interested, ( house move permitting)
Hi everyone, thinking of putting this on again, same place, middle of December ish. What do you think
I'll keep an eye on the dates but can't really commit just yet.
Interested, but date dependent for me.
Hi everyone, thinking of putting this on again, same place, middle of December ish. What do you think
Sounds good to me, but be aware Drew is hosting a meet at Middlewood to celebrate his birthday, so you could be down on numbers.
Simon
There's also a Sub Zero Crew meet in the Midlands around then as well.
Sat 1st December or Sat 15 December is good for me, Failing that it wold have to be January. You tell me guys, wots good for everyone.
Gary, good to hear from you,hope your well.
I am well mate, long time no hear from you, hope you have been OK.
I don't know for certain which weekend the SZ meet will be but it's more likely to be the 15th 16th.
15th is the same weekend of Drews bash at Middlewood.
1st looks clear for me.
Simon
Weekend of the 1st is good for me, anyone else fancy it
kendalphil
25-10-2012, 19:20
Hi Gray,
Thank you for offering your basic bushcraft weekend fairly new to bushcraft, could I please put my name forward as Carnforth is not far from my neck of the woods. I will contact you when you have confirmed meet dates.
I will monitor meet discussions.
Kind Regards
Kendalphil
Hi Gray,
Thank you for offering your basic bushcraft weekend fairly new to bushcraft, could I please put my name forward as Carnforth is not far from my neck of the woods. I will contact you when you have confirmed meet dates.
I will monitor meet discussions.
Kind Regards
Kendalphil
no probs buddy
i'd be really intrested in this.
looks like a nice spot and i'd really like to learn some more fieldcraft techiques.
are dogs allowed ?, not a deal breaker if not.
cheers
Weekend of the 1st is good for me, anyone else fancy it
I think I can make that if the Sub Zero dates work out.
i'd be really intrested in this.
looks like a nice spot and i'd really like to learn some more fieldcraft techiques.
are dogs allowed ?, not a deal breaker if not.
cheers
i don't see any problems with dogs
I think I can make that if the Sub Zero dates work out.
Brill, Sat 1st December it is