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Arvensis
01-01-2009, 19:34
Hi all,
How many out there are from Hampshire and have managed to find a wood where they can do some bushcraft? I live in Eastleigh and looking for somewhere I can do some bushcraft, any suggestions are welcome.
Cheers, Mark
greenphotos
18-02-2009, 01:54
Hi, would be interested in a meet if there are few going.
North Hampshire
M
TrashCanMan
22-02-2009, 03:42
Me too! :)
Knucklehead
23-02-2009, 20:36
I'm in Bucks. Not too far to trek. Count me in. Cheers.
ditto, southampton area. currently i have to goto brighton for anything 'crafty, somewhere more local would be great.
Me to, live near pompey, so close too!
ditto, southampton area. currently i have to goto brighton for anything 'crafty, somewhere more local would be great.
I live close to Brighton. Where do you go for this- Devils Dyke? If you're going to the Dyke you may as well go to Ashdown Forest, but it is "stealth" bushcrafting there!
I currently use scout greenfield sites, they rock. Not sure if they would like random people turning up and using the ground. There is three around the gosport area, i can ask if they would be happy to have an "organised" day/night event.... Saying that, there would proberly be a small fee, and wouldnt be allowed to cut much/any green wood... But their is plenty of wood around to burn..
One site has litterally tons of cut oak, we rekon we burnt around £500 worth of oak this weekend... crazy really!
I live close to Brighton. Where do you go for this- Devils Dyke? If you're going to the Dyke you may as well go to Ashdown Forest, but it is "stealth" bushcrafting there!
nah, just a little campsite, but its quiet enough.
Hi all originally from just outside Brighton still work in Hove and living in Chichester now so just down the road count me in.
so a november meet? i can get a site....... near portsmouth.
bushwacker bob
17-09-2009, 01:03
Lyons copse?:D :D
Live in Southampton & find it nearly impossible to go anywhere without some busy body sticking their nose in :-/ PM if anything is sorted for a meet in Hampshire :-)
no, not Lyons copse!
Its green field, no loos or running water... lots of trees for hammocks/ tarps, and plenty of wood to burn.....
And its quiet! We would be the sole occupiers!
No touching the living wood im afraid, we would get in much trouble...
TrashCanMan
17-09-2009, 21:55
I'm game! I work in Pompey most days so up for this :)
depending on dates and my shifts i may well be interested, thanks for your time
Louis
Did any more come of this, as I am looking fopr somewhere on the South Coast. I have found a couple of places near brighton that are campsites on farms that allow fires & use of the woods.
TrashCanMan
17-10-2009, 19:57
Unfortunately not yet :(
I'm always checking this thread out in hope!
Same here, although I have my little bit of heaven to play in (sorry, not allowed guests - technically it's someone's garden, even if there's 10 acres of it). The big problem round Basingstoke neck of the woods is deer stalking - why let bushcrafters in for free when the stalkers will pay good money all year round to use the land? Sadly the two aren't compatible (except on a Saturday night, since they can't shoot on Sunday morning).
Tobes
Im just waiting to get permission, there is some concern that once this area becomes known to bushcrafters, then it will be used without permission. Although this is a concern, i am still pressing for it to happen.
Its looking as though this will have to be put back to January time though, although a possible event in December.
If you are generally interested in coming to an event in December/January i think it might be best for people to pm me their email address, and i will take it from there.
Sorry for doing this, but im trying to protect the location from random lurkers.
Im not promising anything though, but im working on it.
I might, just might, join you if I may. I will PM closer to the time.
When I was a Scout I lived in Gosport (1st Gosport Troop, I still have the uniform) and I often camped and hiked through where I think you are thinking of. We had great fun, it would be nice to renew the acquaintance.
The catch is that that was 45 years ago and do you know, nothing about living in the field has really changed. I read the same comments and reprise the same arguments here as then, what is the best.......? I need a bigger knife than yours and so on and so on. Nice really to see and hear.
I am just awaiting a split in Bushcraft into modern (Goretex and titanium) and traditional (cotton tents and leather boots with segs) groupings with long, long discussions of which is best and re-enactment groups who live in the field as they did in 1820 or some such.
i have had a few people email me, but not as many as expected.
This looks as though its a "Go" for january.
These plans will only be disclosed to people via email and not put on the forum.
:)
Roll on January!!
Was thinking 15 evening /16/17 of January - thoughts on the date?
Leonidas
28-10-2009, 21:20
Hi Logit, please count me in, I am based in Bordon so just up the road.
Cheers
Tom
TrashCanMan
29-10-2009, 00:11
Hello Logit
Another here who would like to be included :)
nomadcelt
19-11-2009, 16:49
I have land in Farringdon, close to Alton, in Hampshire.
see http://lordswoods.blogspot.com
I run survival courses up there but am happy to have the odd 'free' weekend around the fire, swapping stories.
oh, I'm Logit's brother-in-law to be (when my mad sister marries him ;) ).
NC
www.landrock-training.com
I'm in Bentworth, just let me know when you're running an event - I'm in!
Tobes
I have land in Farringdon, close to Alton, in Hampshire.
see http://lordswoods.blogspot.com
I run survival courses up there but am happy to have the odd 'free' weekend around the fire, swapping stories.
oh, I'm Logit's brother-in-law to be (when my mad sister marries him ;) ).
NC
www.landrock-training.com
Leonidas
19-11-2009, 17:11
I have land in Farringdon, close to Alton, in Hampshire.
Awesome, I'm 20 minutes away in Bordon.....I'm in if that's ok :rolleyes:
Tom
nomadcelt
19-11-2009, 17:16
Excellent, I'll look to hold something in Jan/Feb - two night stay out in the woods. I also have permission to shoot on the farmer's land to the south - small game/birds only (Air Rifle)
NC
excellent, we shall move it up to your site, makes sense... and wont cost anyone a penny!
Count me in :)
Although I've no problem with contributing towards costs you might incur, or providing a deposit towards a hog roast or similar...
excellent, we shall move it up to your site, makes sense... and wont cost anyone a penny!
Count me in :)
i will have a chat with nomadcelt and see what we can come up with :) its a plan
Arvensis
05-12-2009, 18:41
Glad this topic attracted some interest, would be interesting in doing something if the work shifts are favourable.
Any news for a January meet yet?:rolleyes:
might be able to come up for a day etc dates depending only 1 hr away
have a few Sharps for people to try and give feedback on etc as well
ATB
Duncan
aeveling
04-01-2010, 14:03
Have any dates been fixed for this meet up? I would like to be there if poss as there's nothing bushcrafty going on in this neck of the woods (Salisbury) as far as I know.
Andrew
Hi your just up the road
im at Ringwood my mate and bushcrafting partner is in Wilton
ATB
Duncan
this sounds awesome. would be great to be involved. Im only in Odiham so local. Be good to meet fellow bushcrafters and gain some more knowledge/swapping stories etc.
cheers
Aron :)
rcastillo
07-01-2010, 13:52
I'm in SW London, moments away from the M3 and freedom! Count me in.
Richard
[QUOTE=rcastillo;622968]I'm in SW London, moments away from the M3 and freedom! Count me in.
Same here (Hampton) and also well up for a meet with some like-minded folk - will keep an eye on this thread and would like to join you...
rcastillo
08-01-2010, 14:23
hey Javi, I'm in Hampton Hill!
Well I'm a new neighbour then - pleased to meet you! Just moved in on 31/12 from Ealing, so hope we can meet somewhere bushcrafty in the SE with some others on this thread...
jameswhite
19-01-2010, 11:09
Hi Guys
there may be an opportunity to meet at my site, we run a bushcraft school on the edge of the new forest and there are occasions where we need bodies to make up numbers on some courses, i can offer these for free so you can come along and have the run of the woods (700 acres) anyone who is interest let me know and i will put a list together and let people have dates i could also look at organising a free meet a couple times a year for members in this region it it would appeal. Anyway let me know if this helps. James
rcastillo
19-01-2010, 16:13
Jameswhite, let me be the first to put my hand up!
And I'd like to be #2 James - this is a very generous offer and I'd be really pleased to come down and maybe help out (if up to it!!) goodjob
TrashCanMan
19-01-2010, 22:34
Count me in! Thanks James - kind offer :)
jameswhite
20-01-2010, 09:15
ok guys if you can drop me an email at info@sunrisebushcraft.com i will add you to the list and email you when there is an opportunity, there may be some fairely soon so let me know. James
James Site is about 5 mins from me i went up to meet him last year its a loverly bit of wood and hes a real Gent
if we havea meet there im in and can bring along a few different sharp things for peeps to try
ATB
Duncan
James Site is about 5 mins from me i went up to meet him last year its a loverly bit of wood and hes a real Gent
if we havea meet there im in and can bring along a few different sharp things for peeps to try
ATB
Duncan
Thanks guys - this is really good and I for one (I'm sure I'm not alone) am really looking forward to a potentialn visit. :You_Rock_
goodjob it's looking very good for a meet now :You_Rock_
Bush Matt
30-01-2010, 14:52
Hi James, have emailed you my contact details. Very interested if you have a meet or if you need numbers!
I hadn't spotted sunrise bushcraft, didn't realise it was in the area though I am new to bushcrafting and this site. My old man was a baliff for CAC years ago and used to fish the estate and lakes around you. I even spent a few lovely hours at the cider tent at this years E&R show - from what I can remember!
I grew up 5m the other way from FGYT, out in Bransgore before moving to London 4 years ago.
Hope something gets organised!
Cheers, Matt.
jameswhite
03-02-2010, 11:01
Hi Guys
i will try to organise a get together in May, i know its a few months away but we are pretty booked till then! May i say a big thanks to duncan who came up last saturday and helped to build the new round house, it looks great and will be a real asset to the camp, check out his knives if you get a chance guys. I have a course on 20th March i may need a few bods for if anyone is around let me know in the meantime if we have a weekend gettogether what sort of stuff do you guys want to do, i will need to make a very nominal charge to cover my cost to the estate as i pay on a per head basis but if people want i can get in specialists for a variety of lessons, i was thinking a tracking masterclass and maybe skinning and tanning or bow making. These will include some small contribution but i would try to keep it as low as poss if this is the sort of thing people want? James
Cheers james i dont fink i did much but had fun :D
some good guys you have as a Instructor group
hopfully this is now covered in Tarp as i had to skive of early
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Carvers/RH1.jpg
was nice to use my Crook blade to clean up the joints we ll at least Jamie Humoured me :D
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Carvers/crooked3.jpg
ATB
Duncan
Cheers james i dont fink i did much but had fun :D
some good guys you have as a Instructor group
hopfully this is now covered in Tarp as i had to skive of early
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Carvers/RH1.jpg
was nice to use my Crook blade to clean up the joints we ll at least Jamie Humoured me :D
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Carvers/crooked3.jpg
ATB
Duncan
very impressivegoodjob
very impressivegoodjob
yes i cut out the 10 people doing the work to the right of shot so it looks like all my own work :lmao:
its a very easy structure just need a few trees to chop down and a handfll of 8" nails
ATB
Duncan
gregs656
03-02-2010, 20:58
I'm new to this game, but cool to know there are folks local. I'm near Bognor Regis. Lots to learn!
jameswhite
04-02-2010, 10:11
i will try to put some finished pics up later!
Hi Guys
i will try to organise a get together in May, i know its a few months away but we are pretty booked till then! May i say a big thanks to duncan who came up last saturday and helped to build the new round house, it looks great and will be a real asset to the camp, check out his knives if you get a chance guys. I have a course on 20th March i may need a few bods for if anyone is around let me know in the meantime if we have a weekend gettogether what sort of stuff do you guys want to do, i will need to make a very nominal charge to cover my cost to the estate as i pay on a per head basis but if people want i can get in specialists for a variety of lessons, i was thinking a tracking masterclass and maybe skinning and tanning or bow making. These will include some small contribution but i would try to keep it as low as poss if this is the sort of thing people want? James
Hi James - your suggestion sounds great and I would definitely still be up for coming to visit. Some instruction would be a really good way to spend some time at your place and I would love to do some tracking, although I think a masterclass would be beyond me! (only done a morning's intro at a different school to date). Can't do March unfortunately due to other commitments but I will keep an eye on this forum/ thread for the latest news - good on you :You_Rock_
zeBarOOn
23-03-2010, 10:43
Hi all,
I've just joined and am completely new to bushcraft but am really eager to get started and learn!
I live in Southampton so did a quick search to find anybody in the are and came across this thread...
So, where do I start? I don't have any equipment or any experience other than camping on a commercial campsite and scouts (years ago!).
Anyway, thanks for any help!
Griffo32
11-04-2010, 21:39
Hi everyone. i too am new to the site and from Southampton. I am fairly new to bushcraft but i am very keen to gain more experience and hopefully more skills too! Like lots of people, my main problem has been finding people with similar interests and a place to practice bushcraft! I am really keen to meet new people in the area and would be vedry interested in joining a 'meet up' if that was ok with everyone else! Unfortunatly i dont have much to offer in terms of contacts or places to go but would be more than happy to contribute to any costs that might occur!
Thank you, and i look forward to hopefully meeting some of you in the future!
Simon
Hi all,
Do you have anything set up yet?
I'm happy to arrange a small gathering at my place near Alton. There would be some minimal costs involved (£5 per head) for the weekend.
Sounds interesting! I'm in the Bordon area, and work permitting - plus swmbo approval! - would be keen to see how the experts do things:)
aeveling
30-04-2010, 08:24
Count me in on this. I live near Salisbury and Alton is less than an hour away. It's about time I met up with some local bushcrafters.
Andrew
The Joker
30-04-2010, 09:02
Hi all,
Do you have anything set up yet?
I'm happy to arrange a small gathering at my place near Alton. There would be some minimal costs involved (£5 per head) for the weekend.
I'll come along Andy, I've not seen you in ages:rolleyes:
Great stuff guys.
Its pretty busy for me at this time of year with courses and whatnot. But I'll try and sort something out for June or July.
bushwacker bob
30-04-2010, 23:21
I'll come along Andy, I've not seen you in ages:rolleyes:
There goes the beer.
Hi guys,
Best date for me is looking like the weekend of the 12th of June. Saturday and Sunday only.
If this is of interest please can you start creating a list of names.
I need to draw a line on numbers at 10, so please only add your name if you can definately make it, so that others don't miss out.
Look forward to seeing some of you again, and meeting others.
Disclaimer - This is a 100% social event only and attendence is solely at your own risk. No insurance will be provided by myself.
aeveling
12-05-2010, 06:48
Andy,
count me in on this, I can definitely make those dates.
Thanks,
Andrew.
The Joker
12-05-2010, 08:50
Top man Andy:D
Aeveling
The Joker
Love to Andy but working...yet again :yikes:
bushwacker bob
26-05-2010, 22:32
Just the 3 of us then?
And Dogtanion.
Greenbeast
27-05-2010, 07:55
Alton is only 1.5hrs from me, i'm a possible, i'll check the calendar
Leonidas
29-05-2010, 09:56
Seems the dust has settled on the dates :cool:
I've got some Scout camps throughout June and July but as luck would have it the 12th June is open....whehey.
Count me in folks :rolleyes:
Tom
Aeveling
The Joker
Bushwacker Bob
Leonidas
Directions on the way via PM.
Thanks.
Andy
bushwacker bob
06-06-2010, 23:55
Are you bringing your potje Andy? May as well have a community Stew.
can do :)
Is everyone a meat eater?
Leonidas
07-06-2010, 16:07
To confirm.....I'm a carnivore :)
Tom
aeveling
07-06-2010, 18:43
Me too,
Andrew
bushwacker bob
07-06-2010, 21:48
Bring some meat then guys and bring the veg and dumplings etc.
I'll see if I have time to get a bird or two - otherwsie it'll be a shop visit.
Leonidas
07-06-2010, 22:28
Bring some meat then guys and bring the veg and dumplings etc.
Veg...... isn't that the stuff that is put on a plate to add colour?
Meat with meat , topped with meat and a side of meat...........with a dumpling sounds perfect :)
I'll be bringing some lean beef, no worries.....:D
Tom
aeveling
09-06-2010, 15:25
I'll bring beef, veggies and a flagon of Spanish brandy.
Andrew.
Hey all, won't be back on the forums for a week or so now, so if you have any questions re the weekend please give me a call - number us on my website.
Veg...... isn't that the stuff that is put on a plate to add colour?
I think you'll find that vegetables are the things that food eats.
:D
Btw, have fun this weekend - I'd be there but will be cycling between John O'Groats and Land's End (gulp)...
The Joker
13-06-2010, 17:08
Thanx for a great weekend Andy, was really good catching up with you and Sean and meeting Andrew.
Looking forward to the next meet now!
aeveling
13-06-2010, 22:07
Many thanks Andy for arranging this weekend. Had a great time and it was good to meet up with Sean and Pete.
You'll be pleased to know that I'm still whittling my spoon. Oops! that's more ammo for one of Pete'sjokes.
Andrew.
Was great to have you guys along and glad you enjoyed it - i certainly did. Was lovely weather and the company was fab. Thanks to all for making it a enjoyable one.
I'll see about arranging something else up here later in the year.
Leonidas
14-06-2010, 09:25
HI Andy - Sorry I missed you Guys....
and no it was not the football that caused me to miss the meet :)
I really did have to go rescue youngest son who broke down......ended up stripping the intake down.....it ended up being the injector sticking open.....
There was so much fuel in the cylinders the petrol forced past the rings into the sump, we had to change the oil too....bet the insode of the engine is nice and clean though....
Anyway, sounds like you guys had more fun than I, I do hope there is another weekend afoot....
At least next weekend is the Scouts major annual camp outing... :D
Glad you had a good time Guys
Tom
Glad you got it sorted Tom.
Will keep you all posted for the next date.
A.
bushwacker bob
14-06-2010, 11:41
Was a great weekend, cheers guys.
(I was right about the beer/stongbow. Pete has the capacity of a keg.)
Hello chaps, just wondering if you had another meet in the pipeline, i'll be moving to the area soon and would definatly be interested.
British Red
31-08-2010, 22:08
Damn- I've just moved out :(
Damn- I've just moved out :(
you could always come fora visit
you will ahveto cook your own brekky tho ;)
ATB
Duncan
Damn- I've just moved out :(
AHA! my plan is revealed, i have waited and waited for you location to change, and now i strike!!
Hi Red,
Glad your all sorted. If you need any flints for the veg plot up there just let me know and i can deliver a 110 load for you!
When are the courses going to start?
Also, best wishes to BB and yourself for future seasons.
Louis
British Red
31-08-2010, 23:00
Flints I have Louis :)
You are always welcome to visit though - my neighbour has 6 landies - all as beat up as yours!
Just enjoying it for its own sake right now - so courses in a year or so!
British Red
31-08-2010, 23:02
you could always come fora visit
you will ahveto cook your own brekky tho ;)
ATB
Duncan
But...you have a wife. Surely you have her trained in what is properly called "women's work" by now mate?
:D
Waves to Mrs FGYT ;)
Just enjoy,
That is what life is for!
Louis
British Red
31-08-2010, 23:39
Cheers mate - I'm sure you, Sean & Duncan will settle Southey into my favourite county though. Make sure you take him to the best pub in the South!
Hello, i'm here, I belive you mentioned a pub???
bushwacker bob
01-09-2010, 00:04
http://www.hampshirebowman.com/
British Red
01-09-2010, 00:06
Sean will be the bloke with a very small hat :)
British Red
01-09-2010, 00:11
I have no record of all the licencees, but one of them, Tommy Weston who was a licenced slaughterman and used to kill and sell meat at the pub to suppliment his income. Tommy could be seen dressing the joints in the pub, while talking and drinking with the customers, until banned from doing so by the health authorities. In fact one of the doors of the pub had a groove cut in it to hold chicken's legs when they were plucked and drawn and hung.
During Tommy's time, the pub went through a few alterations to bring it in line with new licencing laws, but upon his death, his replacement opened the bathroom door to find it had not been used. In fact the carpenter's wood shavings were still on the floor. Tommy preferred to use his tin bath in the kitchen.
The name "The Hampshire Bowman" ? The Pub has had that name since the early 1970's re-named by the licensee, Stan Montague whose wife had an interest in toxophily (she was in fact an olympic standard archer and founder member of the adjacent archery club).
How can that not be a great pub?
I like the no phone policey, good looking pub/ My current local get full of aircraft techs and bomb heads most nights, it'll be nice to spend an evening in a proper pub.
bushwacker bob
01-09-2010, 23:12
I like the no phone policey, good looking pub/ My current local get full of aircraft techs and bomb heads most nights, it'll be nice to spend an evening in a proper pub.
Without your phone......................no need
I like to go old school when I go out, and pretend mobiles are as they were an not mobile at all, OR i have lost the last three phones i've had while walking home so i no longer take one out with me.
But...you have a wife. Surely you have her trained in what is properly called "women's work" by now mate?
:D
Waves to Mrs FGYT ;)
yes she goes to work earns the money so i can stay at home and play at making knives ;)
umm i mean look afte the Kids
was up n off to lille thismorning at 5.30 am her not me :D
ATB
Duncan
bushwacker bob
01-09-2010, 23:45
yes she goes to work earns the money so i can stay at home and play at making knives ;)
umm i mean look afte the Kids
was up n off to lille thismorning at 5.30 am her not me :D
ATB
Duncan
Her boss must be a real slave driver.
British Red
02-09-2010, 00:19
Her old one was a lovely man, kind, handsome, slim, charming, debonair, slightly deluded.......:D
Say hi to here for me Dunc? Let me know how the house plans are coming on.....
Hey all,
Was thinking about planning a bit of a social get together over Alton way in November.
Would be on the 20th or 27th.
It will be £10 each to go to the woodland owner.
As mentioned before this isn't a course, and you will be attending at your own risk.
Have to set a limit to 8 people/cars - although can accomodate more if anyone has a 4x4.
Let me know if your interested, and which date would be best.
Yeah id would say at this point i am a definate for either dates chap, i have a jeep so if you need anything ferrying up a track im there for you,
bushwacker bob
03-10-2010, 12:42
Yeah id would say at this point i am a definate for either dates chap, i have a jeep so if you need anything ferrying up a track im there for you,
If Pete(Joker) turns up you can help him get his strongbow on site. Last time he couldnt fit his kit in his Suzuki as it was too full of cider.
Always happy to help with a cider delivery!
20th is no longer suitable, so if you guys fancy the 27th then please add your names to a list.
Andyn
Southey
Just to add if anyone needs a lift from between aldershot and alton give me a shout , I can fit in three plus me with your kit in the trailer,
It will be my first meetup! very excited,the list so far
if you guys fancy the 27th then please add your names to a list.
Andyn
Southey
bushwacker bob
08-10-2010, 22:34
It will be my first meetup! very excited,the list so far
if you guys fancy the 27th then please add your names to a list.
Andyn
Southey
:lmao::lmao::lmao:
Yer, perhapse ive jinxed it, Im not a goon in real life, HONEST!:)
Hi andyn, I am just bumping to ask if your still going ahead with the meet?
bushwacker bob
31-10-2010, 14:46
It will go ahead weekend of 27/28th November. Andy doesn't visit here too often, but its sorted.
Hi all,
Sorry, for the lack of replies recently. Yep its still on for 27th.
If anyone else want to come along them please get in touch.
I'll bring along a couple of birds (of the feathered variety) for a stew and other ingredients, if folk would like some would be a small contribution of £3 each max.
If anyone has any projects they want to do/continue please feel free to bring stuff along, or if you want to learn anything. It will be a bit cold to just sit around all weekend. So would be good to have some things planned.
List so far:
Andy
Paul (+2)
Mike
Sean +1
Southy
Leonidas
07-11-2010, 10:05
Hi Andy - I'm going to try and drag my sorry old carcass along to this to meet up with you guys :)
Tom
Andy
Paul (+2)
Mike
Sean +1
Southy
Tom
Andy
Paul (+2)
Mike
Sean +1
Southy
Gota pass ;)
FGYT (Maybe +1 tho i see i would be No 8 and the limit )
can bring some sharp things for testing and Critic etc
ATB
Duncan
Well i was No8 when typing but not as fast as Tom ;)
Leonidas
07-11-2010, 10:38
Well i was No8 when typing but not as fast as Tom ;)
Missed the last gathering, must try and make this one eh! Especially as it is on the doorstep :)
Tom
Missed the last gathering, must try and make this one eh! Especially as it is on the doorstep :)
Tom
be good if we can both get there then we can Compare large Choppers :yikes::lmao:
ATB
Duncan
PS get back in the Micarta Cave :D
Andy
Paul +2
Mike
Sean +1
Southy
Tom
FGYT +1
Guys, will have to call the limit at that. The main problem is parking but I think a few of us have 4x4 so will be able to park in the woods.
On Saturday 27th arrive after 9.30am please. I will send you specific directions via PM soon, but its near to Alton Hants.
Mike has had to pull out, so we have space for one more car (doesn't matter how many people) if anyone else fanices joining us.
Arrggh - working abroad that weekend! Yet again...
Have fun guys.
South Downs
09-11-2010, 21:38
Hello All,
I'm new to this site, but a Hampshire lad nonetheless. I work on a farm, but would like to get more into the bushcraft side of things. If there are any courses or trips opening up in the area, please let me know.
Hope you enjoy your trip at the end of November, the Hampshire Bowman does some excellent in-house ales. If I wasn't gutting a turkey for Thanksgiving that weekend (American missus), I'd ask if I could pop over, as I'm just around the corner.
All the Best,
Anthony.
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Hi all, be good to meet next time you lot are out and about. I havent been ob here or out in the wilderness for a while now, but in a position now that i can get back in to it. Im currently living in the aldershot area. Hope all have a good weekend.
All the best
Temps are looking interesting for the weekend! Brilliant.
Temps are looking interesting for the weekend! Brilliant.
yep Snow shoe workshop maybe ;)
Guys, If you need to get hold of me on Saturday my mobile number is on my website.
See you there.
Last chance for anyone else to join us?
Come on guys, don't let the cold and snow put you off :)
have fun guys,...
would have loved a bit of winter shcrafting,...
remember a bit of friendly spooning for warmth wont be frowned upon,....
hahahahah
Darkside
26-11-2010, 09:19
Would love to have made this one but SWTSMBO has decided she wants to go to London to do some Xmas shopping - she manages to find lots of really good deals when I am paying!!!!
What is happening this weekend?
Hi Aaron, there is a meet this weekend, near Alton in Hampshire very kindly being organised by Andyr. I know the places are limited by the amount of parking so perhapse best to shoot Andy a pm to see what the score is. I'm happy to give anyone a lift if they live between Aldershot and Alton. If that helps with car parking. Maximum of three plus me in the car.
Yo! Duncan did you get my pm!
What is happening this weekend?
theres a mini meet near Alton,...go to the OP and PM andyn,..
Southey is making scones and tea for everyone!
Hmm, and im not working!! Maybe i could sneak off from the missus :-) im now living in aldershot so not far...mind you wasnt far from odiham when i was there lol.
Hi aron, if you are free and want to come along then drop me a txt the mobile number on my contact page on my website and ill ping you the details.
hi Andy, just dropped you a text :-)
Thanks all for the rapid resopnces!!
Yo! Duncan did you get my pm!
yes cheers
see you tommorrow probably lunch time or after
ATB
Duncan
Cool. I may be looked apon as being rather eager by my arrival time ;-)
Haha i manned up and faced my women. Be seeing you chaps there :-) if i can drive there without causing any hassle i shall. Otherwise i will find a way. Wont be staying the evening but will during the day. All the best.
Hahahahahaha good work dude! Are you there.
Be there for saturday :-) do you want me to bring my tool that saved my butt in borneo?
Cool. I may be looked apon as being rather eager by my arrival time ;-)
See you at 6?
See you at 6?
Are you in need of company tonight?:-)
Back now form a nice cold evening and a big bowl of Phesant stew
just need to finish the Big Spoon
heres the stew cooking ;)
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Was good to have you guys along. Will sort something else out in the new year.
Will somthing like this happen again in the future and is it suitable for a newbie like myself?
zeBarOOn
01-04-2011, 08:56
Hi Grendel,
I'm near Southampton, I'll give you a pm on my next wildcamp to see if you're about.
Joel
Hi Joel
YES PLEASE
But it would have to be a day out rather than an over nighter at the moment since I don’t have any camping kit as yet.
zeBarOOn
05-04-2011, 13:07
Hi Joel
YES PLEASE
Ha! Love it.
I tend to go out with the brother in law and the more the merrier. Where abouts do you live? PM me if you'd rather, no probs.
Joel
Ha! Love it.
I tend to go out with the brother in law and the more the merrier. Where abouts do you live? PM me if you'd rather, no probs.
Joel
I don’t do subtle well :naughty:
I’m in the Woolston part of Southampton.
Regards
Ian
zeBarOOn
08-04-2011, 15:30
Great, I'm more out of town - in a village called Botley.
There's a meet happening in Dartmoor again - was thinking about going over.
Hi Joel
Finally got around to replying. :rolleyes:
I know of Botley its about 5 miles from me.
I think they have a gunsmiths there don’t they?
Let me know how Dartmoor goes.
bushwacker bob
11-04-2011, 19:46
I know of Botley its about 5 miles from me.
I think they have a gunsmiths there don’t they.
Not quite a gunsmith. But trading as one.:lmao::lmao:
zeBarOOn
15-04-2011, 09:53
Sorry for the late reply(s)!!
I forget to check this thread for activity...:eek: I think it's because it's so far down the main page! I'm so lazy...
I've never been into Town & Country Sports. I am curious though! Not really had much of an opportunity to shoot.
Anyways, are you up for going to Dartmoor? I have got an extra DD tarp you can borrow! :)
Is that the one at the end of May?
At present I’m in the process of going for another job/career so I have no idea what I’ll be up to in May so will have to say no sorry. Also would prefer one a bit closer to home for my first meet being totally new to it.
zeBarOOn
19-04-2011, 10:16
Is that the one at the end of May?
At present I’m in the process of going for another job/career so I have no idea what I’ll be up to in May so will have to say no sorry. Also would prefer one a bit closer to home for my first meet being totally new to it.
Yeah that's the one. If you change your mind nearer the time then let me know, I'll most likely be driving so can give you a lift. I agree with the closer to home part, there does seem to be a bit of gap in Hampshire for meets. I would be up for organising it but need to sort a location too.
I may know of a location but would only be a Friday-Saturday thing since Sunday all the airsofters take over.
zeBarOOn
19-04-2011, 11:06
Well that's better than nothing. There's a farm near me that the owner wouldn't really mind camping but it doesn't have access to woods :(
Not quite a gunsmith. But trading as one.:lmao::lmao:
Well, they have some shotguns. A couple of air rifles that they sneer at. And a bloody awful approach to customer service.
zeBarOOn
11-05-2011, 12:43
Well, they have some shotguns. A couple of air rifles that they sneer at. And a bloody awful approach to customer service.
Sounds like a shop to avoid then Pete? I've never been in there tbh.
I'd say go and have a look and make your own mind up :)
I'd far rather buy what I can mail-order, even though I only work a few miles away from them.
Anyone want to come to the Hampshire meet i'm organising?
Attempt to have a Hampshire meet again. Anyone intersted?