'The Outdoors Show' Meet 2010

[Twodogs]

Just cut and paste the list mate and add yourself
See you there
Twodogs

[decorum]

... is there any space left? ... ... if you could let me know if there is sitill space as i dont want to order any NEC tickets unless i know ive somwhere to stay

I've stuck you on the list :cool: .

Meet list:
3 spaces remaining

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave - 1st night - TBC
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
Mark (T1)- delete this and replace it with your screen name :D
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits



... whatever i would have to travel by train both ways ...

The closest station to the site is Tile Hill.



...
Again many thanks for your response buddy.

No worries :D .

[sapper1]

I won't be coming to the meet but I will be at the show on the saturday.See you all there.

[Twodogs]

Yarp...see you there Chris
Twodogs

[sasquatch]

I don't suppose anybody has a swannie or similar in a medium or large they'd like to swap or sell? I'm after something in wool now the endicotts group buy isn't happening...

[nolightweight]

I'll have a few trading goods for the meet. I'll post a list when I've been through my kit :D

[John Fenna]

My list of swaps/sales goods is too long to type!

[nige7whit]

I've stuck you on the list :cool: .

Meet list:
3 spaces remaining

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave - 1st night - TBC
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit ** Please remove me.... Unable to attend.
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
Mark (T1)- delete this and replace it with your screen name :D
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits




The closest station to the site is Tile Hill.




No worries :D .

Please remove me from the list. Sadly, I just won't have time to camp or spend quality time amongst the trees, although I will be briefly visiting the show.

Hope it goes well for you all.

Nige.

[nolightweight]

My list of swaps/sales goods is too long to type!


I'm still fairly new so not got that much to clear out :)

Amongst the goodies:

Modded and dyed XL size Swedish smock (overhead type) Dibbed pending inspection.
A kuhkri GONE
Modded 58 pattern waterbottle pouches and one modded kidney pouch
Un-used Swedish army Trangia set
British army shelter sheet Gone pending exchange
Survival bag (poly type, printed on) 1 x orange 1 x green
44 pattern waterbottle, mug, home-made lid for mug and 2 x covers (from Silvermans)
West German army poncho

That's about it for now :D

[Twodogs]

Originally Posted by decorum
I've stuck you on the list .

Meet list:
4 spaces remaining

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave+1
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
Mark (T1)- delete this and replace it with your screen name
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits


There you go
Twodogs

[Mesquite]

My list of swaps/sales goods is too long to type!

What sort of swaps are you looking for John?

[decorum]

There you go


Cheers Cliff :) .

[Twodogs]

No Problem

[dasy2k1]

well in that case see you all there, unless i need to do anything else in advance.

[Steve M]

Can't make it, I'm off on a Trueways course.

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave+1
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Stooboy
Mark (T1)- delete this and replace it with your screen name
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

[sasquatch]

I'm still fairly new so not got that much to clear out :)

Amongst the goodies:

Modded and dyed XL size Swedish smock (overhead type)
A kuhkri
Modded 58 pattern waterbottle pouches and one modded kidney pouch
Un-used Swedish army Trangia set
British army shelter sheet
Survival bag (poly type, printed on) 1 x orange 1 x green
44 pattern waterbottle, mug, home-made lid for mug and 2 x covers (from Silvermans)
West German army poncho

That's about it for now :D

Alright Neil, I could well be after that 58 patt. waterbottle pouch depending on how you've modded it. If it will still take a waterbottle and cruisader set up I'm after that mate.

[Jakata]

I will confirm for definite whether I can go on Monday, in the middle of a system installation at the moment and I may have to work the odd weekend here and there to get it done in time.

[nolightweight]

Alright Neil, I could well be after that 58 patt. waterbottle pouch depending on how you've modded it. If it will still take a waterbottle and cruisader set up I'm after that mate.

I've crammed things into some tight 'oles before Gertrude but I'm pretty certain it won't go :rolleyes:

I'll pm you if I have something suitable :)

[sasquatch]

I've crammed things into some tight 'oles before Gertrude but I'm pretty certain it won't go :rolleyes:

I'll pm you if I have something suitable :)

Cheers fella, I always thought they'd fit the standard pouches but could well be wrong! Thanks for the insight on how squaddies spend their spare time...

[jimbo75]

Am thinking of putting together a Bushcraft starter kit to flog on e-bay... But then got to thinking.. I should be polite and offer it to you guy's first (I know you've all probably got loads of stuff already, but it would be rude not too!).
Some of you might know someone just starting out, or maybe bringing along a first timer?

Consisting of :-

1. 3/4 size Bergen
2. A green surplus/Raw vintage Anorak Large (worn once, cost 35 quid new)
3. DD Tarp (old type)
4. Nato water bottle
4. Hexi stove
5. Bag of Birch bark
6. Blue handled Mora
7. packet of 550 Paracord
8. Tinder box/tin

All of this for just £70.00 (there you go)

p.s. I know not to put the Mora on e-bay!

[WolfCrafter]

1. 3/4 size Bergen
2. A green surplus/Raw vintage Anorak Large (worn once, cost 35 quid new)
3. DD Tarp (old type)
4. Nato water bottle
4. Hexi stove
5. Bag of Birch bark
6. Blue handled Mora
7. packet of 550 Paracord
8. Tinder box/tin


you floggin your bro's stuff already.. He ant even emigrated yet!! :lmao:

[jimbo75]

Would be cheaper for R.C. people... pm me if your interested..
Not brothers stuff! He'd never part with his kit! just some spare stuff I have, sure there's more.... Is anyone bringing a pasteboard table?? (only joking).:lmao:

[decorum]

... Is anyone bringing a pasteboard table?? (only joking).:lmao:

You could check with MB :cool:


... I was thinking about bringing a large camp table to put it on and was wondering as I have two of these whether it is worth bringing both as they might be useful in the communial area if anyone else has stuff they want to lay out to sell / trade? ...

[Whittler Kev]

See you Saturday PM after a quick look at the Outdoor show
I'll bring a few blades and bits. I'm having a go at some draw knifes as well

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave+1
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Stooboy
Mark (T1)- delete this and replace it with your screen name
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

[decorum]

Kev, are you staying overnight now or just popping in for a while?

[Whittler Kev]

Kev, are you staying overnight now or just popping in for a while?
Just stopping until the evening so we can meet a few peeps and put faces to names, as the son in law has work the next day :( and I'm going to my local Cambridgeshire meet at Little Abbington, Cambridge on the Sunday :rolleyes:
Just realised the list is for stopovers. In the immortal words of Homer "DOH!"
goodjob

[decorum]

... Just realised the list is for stopovers. In the immortal words of Homer "DOH!"

:lmao: No worries :lmao: .
Do me a favour and edit your list - otherwise you'll probably be included by the next bod :cool: .

[Whittler Kev]

:lmao: No worries :lmao: .
Do me a favour and edit your list - otherwise you'll probably be included by the next bod :cool: .
done it .

[PREPER]

AccuWeather says between 7 and 15 degrees C (and dry) for the meet.
I hope it stays that way, fingers crossed!

PREPER........... :)

[woodspirits]

in line with decorums guidelines im hoping to bring some sale or swap items if thats ok. eg. shelter, sleep, cook, clothes and other bits and bobs. :)

[Muddy Boots]

Would be cheaper for R.C. people... pm me if your interested..
Not brothers stuff! He'd never part with his kit! just some spare stuff I have, sure there's more.... Is anyone bringing a pasteboard table?? (only joking).:lmao:

Yup I'll pack both then as it looks like it's turning to a bit of a jumble sale.

Still need to sort through my gear thats going up for sale.

I'll be there friday morning but will heading off the the Outdoor show mid morning.

I've just checked and it's 8 quid per car to park up so maybe we can sort out a car share if anyone is interested?

[Mesquite]

Folks, I managed to acquire a couple any day access tickets to the show for a couple friends. Unfortunately 1 of them is now unable to come so that means I have 1 (one) ticket spare for anyone who'd like it that's on the list as down to come to the Rough Close meet as well.

First Ohmygod, YES Please, mememememe :lmao: gets it :D

[Davey569]

Folks, I managed to acquire a couple any day access tickets to the show for a couple friends. Unfortunately 1 of them is now unable to come so that means I have 1 (one) ticket spare for anyone who'd like it that's on the list as down to come to the Rough Close meet as well.

First Ohmygod, YES Please, mememememe :lmao: gets it :D

Mine!

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[Davey569]

Only joking guys! :lmao: :lmao:

Give it to the next seagul as I have enough on my plate atm without thinking of the show. :)

[Indoorsout]

I'm going to have to pull out of this one, just moved house, Dad's just out of hospital, my boys birthday, far too much furniture to sort out...

Not happy but I just can't squeeze the time for an overnighter! Way too many things on the go right now :(

[MartinK9]

I'm going to have to pull out of this one, just moved house, Dad's just out of hospital, my boys birthday, far too much furniture to sort out...

Not happy but I just can't squeeze the time for an overnighter! Way too many things on the go right now :(

Sorry to hear that, but Family first. Maybe next time:)

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave+1
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Stooboy
Mark (T1)- delete this and replace it with your screen name
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

[Mesquite]

Folks, I managed to acquire a couple any day access tickets to the show for a couple friends. Unfortunately 1 of them is now unable to come so that means I have 1 (one) ticket spare for anyone who'd like it that's on the list as down to come to the Rough Close meet as well.

First Ohmygod, YES Please, mememememe :lmao: gets it :D

Ticket is still up for grabs folks :rolleyes: :deal:

[Davey569]

All I have for swappyselly is a 95 patt webbing set and a 65l rucksack. If anyones interested let me know so I can bring them along. :)

[beamdune]

Just moved further north for a new job

It's looking unlikely I can get time off to make it worthwhile heading down :( so I'm gonna have to pull out

[MartinK9]

Just moved further north for a new job

It's looking unlikely I can get time off to make it worthwhile heading down :( so I'm gonna have to pull out

List updated:

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave+1
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Stooboy
Mark (T1)- delete this and replace it with your screen name
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

[dasy2k1]

Ohmygod, YES Please, mememememe :lmao:

the NEC sure isnt cheap!

[Mesquite]

Ohmygod, YES Please, mememememe :lmao:

the NEC sure isnt cheap!

Congrats Dasy, the ticket is yours :)

Just PM me your address and I'll pop it in the post to you. Alternatively, I'll hang on to it and you can collect it from me when you arrive at the meet. PM me which you'd prefer.

[firecrest]

I'm looking forward to this meet, it's been too long guys!

[Davey569]

I'm looking forward to this meet, it's been too long guys!

Tell Decorum to host more meets then :D

[Twodogs]

I think "Ask" may be the way forward ............
Twodogs

[Muddy Boots]

I think "Ask" may be the way forward ............
Twodogs

Or you could try: look into my eyes, not around my eyes but into my eyes. You will host more meets and put me on the list. 3, 2, 1 you're back in the wood!

[decorum]

Tell Decorum to host more meets then :D

:slap: :goodnight:


I think "Ask" may be the way forward ............
Twodogs

:D


Or you could try: look into my eyes, not around my eyes but into my eyes. You will host more meets and put me on the list. 3, 2, 1 you're back in the wood!

Possibly a good idea. The only problem with locking eyes with me is that he should be watching my feet - :nutkick: straight into the wood :lmao:

[MartinK9]

:slap: :goodnight:



:D



Possibly a good idea. The only problem with locking eyes with me is that he should be watching my feet - :nutkick: straight into the wood :lmao:

:lmao::lmao:

[decorum]

Meet list now stands at 43* of the 50 limit - so there's still space for 7 more registered BcUK bods.


* Not a mis-count - there are two on my own list which don't show on the forum list.

[Elines]

Hope there's be enough fire wood

[Mesquite]

Hope there's be enough fire wood

Best bring some of your own if you can or some bags of charcoal :)

[MartinK9]

Hope there's be enough fire wood

Bringing my own:)

And some Crackle Logs.

[Roger]

We are exhibiting at The Outdoors Show again this year. As usual we've been sent a handfull of complimentary day tickets.
We've four left to give away individually. If you'd like one post here and pm me your address.
This post is on other sites also.

Roger

www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk
www.wildernessgathering.co.uk

[Roger]

We are exhibiting at The Outdoors Show again this year. As usual we've been sent a handfull of complimentary day tickets.
We've four left to give away individually. If you'd like one post here and pm me your address.
This post is on other sites also.

Roger

www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk
www.wildernessgathering.co.uk

All gone via other sites.
Roger

[Davey569]

Bringing my own:)



As am I. :)

[Andy2112]

As am I. :)

Well, if you're still coming with me in the car it needs to be bagged. You know how i keep my motors very clean:rolleyes::D

[Davey569]

Well, if you're still coming with me in the car it needs to be bagged. You know how i keep my motors very clean:rolleyes::D

What do you take me for Andy? It will be in my only rucksack. :D

[Andy2112]

What do you take me for Andy? It will be in my only rucksack. :D:rolleyes::p:D

[Davey569]

I think "Ask" may be the way forward ............
Twodogs

Just seen this. It was only a joke? :dunno:

[Andy2112]

Just seen this. It was only a joke? :dunno:

It's so easy to think what you write is funny (to you) but as this is written down without the ability to insert the element of humour or frivolity as you intended, it can get lost in translation to the recipient, and it could appear to them that your were being rude or cheeky mate. (Just my own thoughts on it)

Oh well, nearly time to go home.;):goodnight:

[PREPER]

Not long now!
Weather still looking good. Looking forward to it.
Arriving Friday teatime.

PREPER............ :)

[Rychard]

i have one spare ticket comp of windward at nordic outdoors if some one at the meet needs one let me know will pass it over at the meet only 1 week to go look forward to putting faces to names will be at meet fri afternoon :camping:

[TinkyPete]

I am hoping going to be there by Friday lunchtime now.

I am going ot the show on the Sunday :)

So I get all the news from you guys and Gals before I go.

I am bring some light sticks, some flint bits for fire kits etc, couple of new rat packs and I have done another sort out so I have a few more bits including a Brit Poncho or maybe two, a head torch, Ammo box (large), rubber for firelighting (bike inner tube), desert camelback (3l), and some other kit too :)

[John Fenna]

Save the Rat Packs for me!
Please...

[TinkyPete]

Got someone else interested but looks like and will be getting some more, so I keep some back for you and still have some aviable to others :)

[PREPER]

I have a fare bit of kit needing a good home e.g. DPM Bergen with side pockets and yoke(as new), OG Bergen without pockets, Bergen side pockets(very used), OG bivvi bag, DPM chest rig (new type), artic sleeping bag (old type), XXL clothing inc Gortex, crusader cup/bottle, camelbaks, bashas (DPM and OG), Desert DPM daysack(one of a kind), IPK's, rat packs, folding shovel, hexi stoves etc etc? Most of this kit is new or as new.
If anyone would like to have a 'look before you buy/swop', PM me and I will bring whatever your interested in along to the meet.

Thanks,

PREPER........... :)

[John Fenna]

Got someone else interested but looks like and will be getting some more, so I keep some back for you and still have some aviable to others :)

Good on yer!

[Mesquite]

Save the Rat Packs for me!
Please...

That reminds me.... I've a load of Rat packs. May as well bring them along as well if folks want them

[Davey569]

That reminds me.... I've a load of Rat packs. May as well bring them along as well if folks want them

Yes please steve! :D

[Andy2112]

That reminds me.... I've a load of Rat packs. May as well bring them along as well if folks want them

What do you want in return Steve ? I've still got that zippo if you are interested ?:D

[Mesquite]

What do you want in return Steve ? I've still got that zippo if you are interested ?:D

Hadn't really thought what I was wanting for them. Sort of see what's on offer and strike a deal.

As for the zippo, sorry but I've been able to sort something else out

[Whittler Kev]

:red: Just had a sort out as to what I could bring on Saturday PM to Rough Close after I've taken the Son in Law to the Show

All new -

3 mess tins
10 stainless cookers with tent pegs to vary the cup height (sorry no cups)
Several Tealight candles
several packs of waterproof matches
Cool wall stainless mug

I've also made-
4 small whittler blades
several spoon blades of varying circumferences and shapes
a few bush blades
a dagger style blade

I may be able to get some handles on the blades (times short and so is exam marking/reporting season):rolleyes:

All for trade :dunno: or offers :D
(Think I'll need a barrow) :lmao:

[John Fenna]

My trades/sales bag is bigger than my rucksack!
I will have everything from a minus 35 degree rated sleeping bag and a Harkila Goretex jacket to s/s containers for folk to make Hobo stoves from from knives to a gourd pot, from a bamboo and coconut ladle to antler handled firesteels, leather pouch sets to forged strike a lights.
Many bargains to be had!
Dont spend your dosh at the NEC - spend it at "The Sign of the Red Dragon" - look for the Welsh Flag! :D

[Muddy Boots]

Right lads I have organized a couple of dozers to pop down on wednesday and level a bit of the wood to make way for the trade area.

I'm having a marque delivered wednesday afternoon and 30 wall paper tables delivered. I'm having a few porta loos delivered, baby changing area and a block of mobile shower units.

I reckon having checked the plans there is likely to be about 4 trees left standing so if you have any plans to pitch up a tarp or Hammock get in quick.

Not really.

Can't wait for the weekend it's going to be great and will be fantastic to bump into some of the regulars on here as well.

[Davey569]

Can't wait for the weekend it's going to be great and will be fantastic to bump into some of the regulars on here as well.

Ditto! Not long now. :D

[John Fenna]

Right lads I have organized a couple of dozers to pop down on wednesday and level a bit of the wood to make way for the trade area.

I'm having a marque delivered wednesday afternoon and 30 wall paper tables delivered. I'm having a few porta loos delivered, baby changing area and a block of mobile shower units.

I reckon having checked the plans there is likely to be about 4 trees left standing so if you have any plans to pitch up a tarp or Hammock get in quick.

Not really.

Can't wait for the weekend it's going to be great and will be fantastic to bump into some of the regulars on here as well.

Thats OK - bringing my own marquee....

[Thoth]

I'm looking for Veggie Rat-packs for SHMBO, veggie curry/chilli especially. I'll be arriving on Friday around noon I hope. I think I'll have a couple of spare show tickets too, hope to trade for a lift to the NEC.

[Muddy Boots]

Right guys had a dig through the gear for sale / trade and here it is:

Large sand DPM stuff sack
XXL Sand DPM Goretex Jacket new
Various sized long sleeve DPM shirts
XL DPM Field Jacket
Olive Green Trousers x 3 (I would say about 30 inch waist)
Helmet Cover - dayglow yellow with red spots and holes cut in to mount sparklers. (*)
Norweign Thermal shirts various sizes from XL to Small
2 Canvas belts will fit a skinny bloke / girl. Or a fat bloke could put two together.
Very old Lowe Alpine 40 litre ruck sack in purple (ish)
Pattern 95? water bottle and plastic cup very used.
Nesting tins brand new
Olive green army woolley pully new size 106 (I guess medium)

Sure I will have more to add and unless stated all the DPM stuff is green.

(*) Its really green DPM

I'll bring the lot.

I've got a large carrier bag of D10, D15 and D11 surgical scalpel blades all individually wrapped in a sterile pack. They have passed their sterile date so can't be used for clinical work / surgery. I guess you could use them for cutting leather, cloth or if you're real unlucky fingers off. I'll bring the lot. These are gratis any left are going in the sharps box at work.

If you do take these please dispose of them responsibly after use. They are designed to cut skin, tissue and bone and are very unforgiving so Derek the Dusty doesn't want one stuck in his leg when he collects your rubbish.

[decorum]

... Dont spend your dosh at the NEC - spend it at "The Sign of the Red Dragon" ...

I think, between us, that we'd have been able to put on a stand there :lmao: .


... I'm having a marque delivered wednesday afternoon and 30 wall paper tables delivered ...

You got there before me :D .


... I'm having a few porta loos delivered, baby changing area and a block of mobile shower units ...

Nooo! :lmao: .
I think we'll have to slum it with a walk to a stationary but centrally heated block instead :o :lmao: .

[Muddy Boots]

I think we'll have to slum it with a walk to a stationary but centrally heated block instead :o :lmao: .

It's a bit late mate but might be able to get the deposit back from the Mobile Sweat Lodge Company.

Might be a case of turning the Jacuuzi delivery driver away at the gate though.

[sasquatch]

I've got a large carrier bag of D10, D15 and D11 surgical scalpel blades all individually wrapped in a sterile pack. They have passed their sterile date so can't be used for clinical work / surgery. I guess you could use them for cutting leather, cloth or if you're real unlucky fingers off. I'll bring the lot. These are gratis any left are going in the sharps box at work.

I'd be very interested in one or two of these, I've been doing a lot of leather work recently and they would work a treat. I've got some intricate work for a leather possibles/posing pouch to do...

[decorum]

... might be able to get the deposit back from the Mobile Sweat Lodge Company. ...

Pay for a mobile sweat lodge?

Bushy version - don a set of PVC waterproofs and then go wood collecting :campfire: :D .
And if you go wood collecting and pick up something a tad too heavy, you should bury your deposit! :o .




... Might be a case of turning the Jacuuzi delivery driver away at the gate though.

Bushy version (part ducks) - Eat some of Steves' spicy food and take a cooling dip in the bridging pond :lmao: .

[decorum]

Meet list:
44 spaces taken, 6 remaining - there are two names on my own tally which do not show on the forum list.

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Cliv
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Jakata
Jimbo + 1
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave+1
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Stooboy
T1tch
Taffy63 +1
Thoth
TinkyPete
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

[Cliv]

Hi I would like to bring 2 more if i may?

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Cliv+2
dasy2k1
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Jakata
Jimbo + 1
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
Lurch
maddave+1
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Stooboy
T1tch
Taffy63 +1
Thoth
TinkyPete
Twodogs
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

[Mesquite]

Bushy version (part ducks) - Eat some of Steves' spicy food and take a cooling dip in the bridging pond :lmao: .

Spicy?? Dunno where you're coming from Dec :rolleyes:. I've yet to make a chilli at RC that I'd call spicy... mild with a nice tang, yup... spicy...? no

Mind you if some folks want a spicy chilli just let me know... though I won't be held responsible for any fallout once consumed :D:pokenest:

[John Fenna]

Now I is SCARED! :O

[Mesquite]

Now I is SCARED! :O

You're safe John...:D no one has suffered permenant damage from my chilli... yet :rolleyes::red::red::red::red:

[MartinK9]

You're safe John...:D no one has suffered permenant damage from my chilli... yet :rolleyes::red::red::red::red:

That's because they didn't live to tell the tale:lmao:

[Andy2112]

You're safe John...:D no one has suffered permenant damage from my chilli... yet :rolleyes::red::red::red::red:


Just an ar$e like a Japanese flag. :eek:

[Thoth]

I have 1 spare anyday Outdoors Show ticket & 1 spare Saturday ticket. I'll be arriving at Rough Close friday lunchtime (railway permitting). I'd be happy to trade a ticket for a lift to the show on Saturday. Any takers?

[decorum]

I've just had a gander at the weather forecast :eek: .

Thursday - Light Rain - 13°C (55°F) 8°C 4(6°F) - South South Easterly - 9mph

Friday - Light Rain Shower - 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) - South South Westerly - 15mph

Saturday - Sunny Intervals - 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) - West North Westerly - 10mph

Sunday - Heavy Rain - 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) - South Westerly - 18mph

At least it shouldn't be horizontal :pokenest: .

Might be a tad moist this w/e - I bame Twang Twang! :lmao:

[Andy2112]

I've just had a gander at the weather forecast :eek: .

Thursday - Light Rain - 13°C (55°F) 8°C 4(6°F) - South South Easterly - 9mph

Friday - Light Rain Shower - 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) - South South Westerly - 15mph

Saturday - Sunny Intervals - 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) - West North Westerly - 10mph

Sunday - Heavy Rain - 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) - South Westerly - 18mph

At least it shouldn't be horizontal :pokenest: .

Might be a tad moist this w/e - I bame Twang Twang! :lmao:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=664511&postcount=21

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=664514&postcount=22

Not guilty your Honour.:p:rolleyes::D

[Muddy Boots]

Just an ar$e like a Japanese flag. :eek:

Could be worse.

Last time I made a homemade chilli I had a bung hole like the business end of a glass blower's pipe for a week.

(mental note to self take the chilli seeds out of the chillis!)

Apparently having a bullet hole like a dragon's nostril is not a good enough reason to phone in sick at work even if it does look like a blood orange!

[Mesquite]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=664511&postcount=21

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=664514&postcount=22

Not guilty your Honour.:p:rolleyes::D

Mate... you ought to know by now you'll be blamed even if innocent :D

[Twodogs]

Twang Twang ...lol

[Andy2112]

Could be worse.

Last time I made a homemade chilli I had a bung hole like the business end of a glass blower's pipe for a week.

(mental note to self take the chilli seeds out of the chillis!)

Apparently having a bullet hole like a dragon's nostril is not a good enough reason to phone in sick at work even if it does look like a blood orange!
Haaa some of my favs there mate, don't forget ya pigs eye or your rusty sheriffs badge, lol:lmao:

[Andy2112]

Mate... you ought to know by now you'll be blamed even if innocent :D

Lol, i can take it.:D:rolleyes: even if i ain't there :eek:

[Mesquite]

(mental note to self take the chilli seeds out of the chillis!)


That's for wuss's...besides it's not the seeds themseves that cause the heat but the white pithy material the seeds grow on

[John Fenna]

Ah is gettin' scaredererer! :O

[decorum]

Not guilty your Honour.:p:rolleyes::D

Yeah, right! You're guilty by association :lmao:


Mate... you ought to know by now you'll be blamed even if innocent :D

He's too well associated with weather comments to be considered not guilty :canoe:

[decorum]

If I can get myself organised I should have a pouch or two that squeeze and squeal at the same :confused: :lmao: .

[Andy2112]

Yeah, right! You're guilty by association :lmao:



He's too well associated with weather comments to be considered not guilty :canoe:

:umbrella::sun::surrender::tog o::nono: I give in.:D

[Mesquite]

Ah is gettin' scaredererer! :O

I'll bring a bottle of habenero sauce so if folks really want a http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:MCs9fg4QZB1mWM:ht tp://www.photoshopnerds they can add a few drops to their own bowl :D

[Andy2112]

I'll bring a bottle of habenero sauce so if folks really want a http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:MCs9fg4QZB1mWM:ht tp://www.photoshopnerds they can add a few drops to their own bowl :D

Wild thing, you make my ring sting.:D

I~ went down in a burning ring of fire.:eek:

[decorum]

I'll bring a bottle of habenero sauce so if folks ...

At Meets I try to avoid fodder that creates a surplus of stinky air buscuits - eggs, beans, raw broccoli, spicy stuff etc - not the most fun when you sleep in a full body condom :yikes: .

[maddave]

Spicy?? Dunno where you're coming from Dec :rolleyes:. I've yet to make a chilli at RC that I'd call spicy... mild with a nice tang, yup... spicy...? no

Mind you if some folks want a spicy chilli just let me know... though I won't be held responsible for any fallout once consumed :D:pokenest:

I'll bring some "Daves Insanity Sauce"

http://www.chilliworld.com/SP6.asp?p_id=42

In the woods, no-one can hear you scream !! :D

[Mesquite]

I'll bring some "Daves Insanity Sauce"

http://www.chilliworld.com/SP6.asp?p_id=42

In the woods, no-one can hear you scream !! :D

It's a shame I'm out of The Chilemans Snakebite Pure Venom (http://www.thechileman.org/naga_morich.php)

http://www.thechileman.org/chile_logo/sb3.gif

Mind you... at £15 a bottle :eek: it's one to be appreciated on special occasions

[John Fenna]

At Meets I try to avoid fodder that creates a surplus of stinky air buscuits - eggs, beans, raw broccoli, spicy stuff etc - not the most fun when you sleep in a full body condom :yikes: .

OK for warming the bag quickly on a cold night...if your sense of smell is as bad as mine :)

[decorum]

...if your sense of smell is as bad as mine :)

My definition of a swag is: micro shelter which, when used, rapidly inspires new investigative methods of mainaining good hygene :eek: :o :lmao: .

[decorum]

Approximately 358 days after booking the Meet and we're almost at the eve of the event :lmao: .

Time for a reminder of the, now updated, original post - please take note of the info it contains.


:lmao: With just a little ove 359 days to go ....

As with the ‘Midlands Outdoors Show Meet March 2009’, once again this Midlands Meet will be held to coincide with The Outdoors Show (http://www.outdoorsshowextra.co.uk/) 2010 . The show sets the date for the weekend as 26 - 28 March 2010. EDIT:Meet is for 25 - 28 March :cool:


Location is Rough Close (http://www.roughclose.org.uk/). This is a child friendly site and your youngsters are welcome.

Site map (http://www.roughclose.org.uk/p_Site_Map.ikml) and Grey scale (http://www.roughclose.org.uk/attachments/GreyscaleRC.pdf) map

Site fees are £4.40 (http://www.roughclose.org.uk/attachments/RC_Price_List_2010.pdf) - please note the information below.

The camp fees will not include entrance to the show!

There's no compunction to go to the show. If you'd like to come along to the Meet and just chill all weekend that's absolutely fine.

Important notice!
Any monies given (by individuals, groups, families etc) which is above the camping fees will be considered to be a donation to Rough Close campsite to aid with site maintenance, site regeneration etc.

Edit (in italics):
Having read the’ Leave no Trace’ (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52806) thread and to pre-empt possible problems, I feel the need to add:

Forum members are responsible for their own actions at a Meet – if you bring along family (or a friend) then you also accept responsibility for their actions whilst they are on site.

Forum members under the age of 18 are welcome. However, they must be accompanied by at least one parent (or legal guardian).

You brought it in, you take it out – camping fees do not include a rubbish collection fee!

Fees need to be paid. It’s rare, but some people forget.

Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited!

‘Appropriate’ behaviour: The site can, at any time, decline a booking – they can also ask* us (individually or wholly) to leave during the Meet. Be aware that other users of the site might be passing by our pitch at any time of the day or night – I do get feedback!

* i.e. Tell. The site is registered as educational land, there is neither a choice nor an ability to negotiate. Fees would still be owed!

Dropping kit off - The parking bay by the adjacent Guild Field is for the use of those who have booked the field (and/or cabin). If the field/cabin is booked for use then it is a requirement that permission is sought (and given) before you drive down.

Parking - vehicles need to be parked up in the campers car park.


Fires – Fire scars reduce the options of where and how we can pitch – ground fires can leave dips in the ground. All traces of where a fire has been need to be properly removed (not dumped elsewhere) and the ground left as close (or better) as possible to it’s natural state.



The 'Touchy Subject' bit:

Because the site is, first and foremost, a Scout camp site, the only people we can't accommodate are those who would, purposely or otherwise, do harm to others. Primarily, this means that if you would be found unfit to adopt or foster a child then you can’t come along – same goes for anyone knowingly under investigation or having had an allegation made against them and is awaiting investigation.


EDIT:

It's fine if you want to:

be on your own
lie on your back looking at the sky, clouds, birds flying over et.c
whittle
practice 'stuff' - except tree felling; the site has strong opinions about that :lmao:
practice flora and fauna i.d
so on and so forth ...

This is, in no way, a bushcraft course and it's for you to make of it what you will.

[peasantchurl]

are there any food shops (newsagents/ petrol station / off licence/ supermarket) within walking distance of the camp that anyone knows of ?

[stooboy]

are there any food shops (newsagents/ petrol station / off licence/ supermarket) within walking distance of the camp that anyone knows of ?

seems to be PO, Chippie, small grocers etc in tile hill about 2mile up the road according to google (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=CV7W5vD1ZeCaFZ2NHwMdr2 Ln_ymJzsJA-7RwSDGpHBrGrUl6_g&q=supermarket+loc:+Coventry,+W est+Midlands+CV7+7DD,+UK&sll=52.40234,-1.597481&sspn=0.018302,0.055747&gl=uk&ie=UTF8&radius=5.000000&ei=g4KqS8L8C4HxOZyiqPoE&attrid=&z=13)

and bigger supermarket further afield.

I take it the BCUK lot will be obvious or are there no other groups on site that weekend? think i saw a pdf map in this thread somewhere do i need it ?

[decorum]

seems to be PO, Chippie, small grocers etc in tile hill about 2mile up the road ...

There's a quite a few shops in that run. Not particularly cheap, but easily accessable.


... and bigger supermarket further afield.

That'll be Sainsburys



... I take it the BCUK lot will be obvious or are there no other groups on site that weekend? think i saw a pdf map in this thread somewhere do i need it ?

http://www.roughclose.org.uk/img/lg_RCMap2.jpg

We're on PC11 - it's the zit on the nose shaped bit. If you scroll to the post I made prior to this one there's a link to the map above, it also contains a link to grey scale map

[Lurch]

Looks like it's just Friday night for me now. Bah.
Do you know if the Guide field is being used that night? Quite like to pitch my lavuu there if poss.

[decorum]

... Do you know if the Guide field is being used that night? Quite like to pitch my lavuu there if poss.

I suspect that there is - sorry. I'll try to find Nigel on Friday as that's the only sure fire way to know.

[Elines]

Thanks for confirming Decs - and earliest arrival time on Thursday is still 5pm??

[Mesquite]

Thanks for confirming Decs - and earliest arrival time on Thursday is still 5pm??

Dec said he might be a bit busy today so in case he can't respond the usual time on site for folks arriving on site is from about 5pm. If you arrive a little bit before that then that's fine.

Friday I am assuming is the same otherwise you start running into day charges for the site.

Just about finished packing the car and drinking my coffee :) See you and everyone else tonight

[Elines]

Mesquite - thanks for conirming - should be arriving today but didn't realise that the same provision applied to Friday

[WolfCrafter]

Putting My Wolf Helmet on... Invation.. Its D-DAY... Whhooooo!!

[Andy2112]

Putting My Wolf Helmet on... Invation.. Its D-DAY... Whhooooo!!

Lol, tomorrow for me:(

See you there.:D

[Jakata]

Sadly I can't make it, I will have to work until late on Saturday and can't really get up there in any reasonable time.

[Andy2112]

Sadly I can't make it, I will have to work until late on Saturday and can't really get up there in any reasonable time.

Bad luck mate, there will be other meets there.

[Twodogs]

Just got off the phone with K9 the communial parachute is up ...Yar ...
Roll on tommorow
Twodogs

[Muddy Boots]

Fantastic stuff mate. All packed here and got the table of temptation in the back as well. Hoping No Light Weight remembers me jerry can.

[Andy2112]

See you all tomorrow.:goodnight::goodnight ::D

[Davey569]

All packed up too. Should be with you sometime friday night so if you see someone funbling about please dont point and laugh. :lmao:

[dasy2k1]

packing right now.. see you tomoro evining.... one thing... has anyone got a map of where the site is (preferibly with the railway station marked, it is tile hill right?)

[dasy2k1]

Wild thing, you make my ring sting.:D

I~ went down in a burning ring of fire.:eek:

Now Indian food, its a buring thing
and it makes the pallete sting
for a taste you must aquire,
indian food is a hot desire.

Now when i went to bed the taste it was dire
and when i woke up my ass was on fire
and it burns burns burns,
that ring of fire.. that ring of fire


Chicken vindloo, and pork tandori too....
prawns in curried rice,
at the time it all tasted nice

but when i went to bed i began to perspire
and when i woke up my ass was on fire
and it burns burns burns
that ring of fire... that ring of fire!

[mclark]

sorry i had to leave early guys , its a real shame but i will hopefully be there for the next meet when ever that is

[WolfCrafter]

Update guys/girls: rain on and off at the mo, April showers, one min lovely sunshine, the next a big dark cloud! Warm enough though! Everyones managed a fire with dampish wood! .. Most peeps are at the show so nice and quiet with just the song birds!.. Ooo the suns out again!.. Back to whittling!

[Twodogs]

Not long now for me ....
Twodogs

[firecrest]

hopefully I'll be there tomorrow, still recovering from a bout of something nasty. thanks mesquite for lending me stuff so I don't have to cart my stuff down on the buses and train ;-)

[Taffy63]

Sorry to mess you about Phil but the misses and me will not be coming I'm afraid. We have both come down with the lurgy, so even the outdoor show looks doubtful.
Have fun everyone and whittle one for me.
Cheers
Nigel

[Muddy Boots]

What a great weekend. I've met a great bunch of lads this weekend and can't wait for the next one. Cheers lads.

[firecrest]

I hate you all !!

I spent the weekend throwing up, and i thought i was better, I never got to come and apparently Ray Mears was at the show today just walking round, and I reeeeaaaallly would have loved to have seen him...well stared from a distance at him. And I wanted to talk to the guys from the magazine, and I wanted to have a drink with you all, I was looking forward to this meet, Im GUTTED!

[Muddy Boots]

apparently Ray Mears was at the show today just walking round, and I reeeeaaaallly would have loved to have seen him!

I hope he doesn't bump into Two Dogs. Cliff owes him one and I know he is at the show today.

I can see how that conversation would go...

Eh Ray I slept out in the woods last night. Smell that wood smoke scent that's from the stove that I kept going all night while under canvas and from the fire I cooked tea in using a Dutch Oven. Just one question Ray how was your hotel last night?

[Whittler Kev]

Well organised dudes goodjob
I loved meeting you all and sharing the **** we all spouted.
Show a bit disappointing, but son-in-law enjoyed it. Good to meet old friends and make some new ones.

[dr jones]

Cheer guys , thoroughly enjoyed myself , great atmosphere and good to meet some new faces and catch up with mates. Show was slightly disapointing but if you dont go you wont know!
Thanks again ATB Roly

[jimbo75]

Had a great time! Had a sodding awful hangover...

[addo]

Cheers everyone for a great camp. My polish laavu with the ammo box stove was a great success and works just like a posh expensive one. Think I'll have to find some more ideas to trade home hade knives for. Nice dry background heat untill I woke as the ground released the heat it absorbed during the evening. Cooked a cracking bannock and brewed some cowboy coffee on the thick steel plate welded to the top. just opened the damper for more heat.

I enjoyed the show and spent most of the time wandering around the bushcraft area.
Spent up now on kit for teaching as there was some good bargins there on the basic kit. Good to see some familiar faces and see some of Ben Orfords lovely knives. The Nordic Outdoor chaps were nice folks to chat to as well, with all their temptations on show!

See you next time round and I'll try to remember all the links I said i'd pass on to folks.

[stooboy]

Hi,

Not long back would like to thank decorum again for taking the time and effort for organizing this, and the rest of the people we (andybysea and I) met for making us welcome and at home

It was raining when we arrived and the site was pritty muddy,
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4470902404_88d8395933.jpg

Although this didn't stop a few from getting STUCK IN :drive:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4470898290_200d3c46cf.jpg

Only pic i took at the show was on the way out when Andy and I spotted a rather good looking hammock spot with pre-cut wood, maybes next year?
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4470899086_fca560a988.jpg

The show wasn't a total let down given the comments I had heard from others we where prepared, although having got the wrong post code for the NEC we did do a bit of a site seeing tour of Birmingham for about an hour, but rushing back to the NEC, so not to miss anything we where a bit disappointed to have walked round it all in about 2hours, although subsequent loops we spotted a few things we had missed and the eco washing up liquid samples came in handy back at camp for washing the billies, windward looked busy on the nordicoutdoor stall, ronniesunshines was only cast iron stuff, although was tempted for a dutch oven after seeing what twodogs and martink9 where knocking up over at their camp. We took on board the natural navigation principles described by tristian gooley at the bushy bit and had no problems on the return navigation to RC.

Dutc oven-less Andy and i where content on a staple diet of chorizo which we had both brought along...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4470121609_dd84e89ef6.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4470120917_d0bfd31161.jpg

Saturday was spent milling around the site and chatting to others
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4470901724_29a87e14d4.jpg

There was a fair trade going at the main chute, the amount of blades on display for sale was akin to images i had seen of strathclyde police knife armistice...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4470903062_cf73134483.jpg

John Fenna also was going for the hard sell approach and i succumbed getting a couple of pigeon decoys which im sure where offered as a "guaranteed success!" ;)

Mission Control out the back of the site, Andy Carving a Fire IDOL (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54377&highlight=fire+idol)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4470122149_39b46fd635.jpg

Andy's
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4470903676_7a55b65c1e.jpg

Mines, broken leg apparently accidental damage from andy standing(sabotaging) him
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4470126605_dd86d43f29.jpg

Wellies where the footwear of choice, this seasons Bushcraft fashion is rolled top as inspired by Miyagii
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4470904230_d8d465e67c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4470904876_2c35b102ee.jpg

Dinner Time
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4470906026_9aa62837ca.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4470127769_7fd88c223d.jpg

It was then time to burn the fire idols! (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54377&highlight=fire+idol)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4470130331_1acaff08b7.jpg

Then sit back and have a beer followed by a brew.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4470131085_e48f0ee192.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4470132529_e917dabfdb.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4470131795_f93d8a4cdf.jpg

Thanks again for having us :You_Rock_

[gsfgaz]

great pic's mate , yoos looked like u a rer time .. cheers for sharing

[woodspirits]

great pictures lads, nice to meet you and all the others, oh and the only armistice was at home! had to get rid :) big thanks to phil for organising a good weekend

[addo]

Great pics lads and thanks for coming down. Looks like food was the order of the meet for all of us :)

[TinkyPete]

Thanks Decorum for organizing another great event. Had an Bostin' time.

great to meet you all there, and a big shout out to the Naughty Corner :)

Martin, Cliff, Andy, Neil, Addo, Sasquash, Dave, Rich and the all the other I met.

The one pot cooking was awesome :)

Thanks John, woodspirts, steve and preper for the trades and everyone else for making it a great meet. As for the show I got some more kit and stuff and had a good time there even if it was smaller than last year and didn't take that long to get round to see the stuff I wanted to. Got to season my dutch oven now for the next one, and sort my kit out now :( and prep it for the next one.

Thanks Phil for this one.

[andybysea]

Im on a Chorizo de-tox, bit dissapointed at the show,no real eye catcher's for me,but enjoyed Rough close,good to get amongst the mud and tree's ,rather than sand and rocks. cheers guys.

[maddave]

Had a great night guys.... And the van is still covered in mud (note to self...Transporter is not a 4X4) :D

[mclark]

i really enjoyed what little time i had at the meet , thanks guys and ill be coming to the next one hopefully

[Twodogs]

Another cracking meet cheers Phil,
Thanks to Nordic outdoor for the show tickets made us very welcome , its always good to talk axes ,
Good to see folks it makes it a good meet to me, thank you all.
Twodogs

[sasquatch]

Thanks Phil for putting on another meet, and to Steve and Martin for helping make it happen. It was great to meet lots of new faces and catch up with the familiar ones. I'm already looking forward to the next one! Cheers guys.

[John Fenna]

My thanks to all who made my weekend a thing of beauty!
Especially - Mesquite and Decorum and of course all those who bought stuff off me or traded for goods...I actually covered my traveling expenses!
The show itself was a big disapointment - I recall the days when the area covered by the show this year would have held no more than the canoe and diving areanas!
The Meet, however, was more than worthwhile and I aquired more good kit on site than I did at the show!
Not so much "The heat, the dust, the flies" as " The rain, the mud, the Earwigs" but putting faces and names to site names was great, meeting old friends and new ones was terrific - and my ribs still ache from all the laughter!
Roll on the next one!

[Andy2112]

Thanks to everyone for a great meet folks, you know who you are. Good to put faces to names to a load of people i'd not met before.:D

We had some strange looks and sniffs at the Show, lol. :lmao:

[Muddy Boots]

Think I should just add to this a massive thanks to the guys that popped over to my camp and made the camp out really great.

My dad had a great time as well and was hugely impressed by the sharps and kit that people took the time to show him.

Thanks to the lads in the naughty corner again who made fantastic hosts and kept the woods alive with the sounds of laughing followed by some very contented snoring. I gotta say I think Andy may have lifted the title from Neil following a long stretch of "chain sawing in a hammock" on saturday night.

Cheers lads.

[Andy2112]

Thanks to the lads in the naughty corner again who made fantastic hosts and kept the woods alive with the sounds of laughing followed by some very contented snoring. I gotta say I think Andy may have lifted the title from Neil following a long stretch of "chain sawing in a hammock" on saturday night.

Cheers lads.

Lol, i never heard him.:o:rolleyes::D

[PREPER]

Thanks for a great meet, especially to those who made us newer members so welcome.
It was nice to put faces to names, can't wait till next time!

PREPER.......... :)

[decorum]

My thanks to all who came and made what is yet another memorable Meet.
Special thanks go to Steve and 'The Unusual Suspects' - goodjob guys.
Sorry that some couldn't make it because of the lurgy :( , there'll be futher Meets :D .


Oh, and I've known it far, far muddier at the Close :lmao:

[dasy2k1]

Great meet, and again well done for making the new guy feel welcome!
hope to come along to another moot soon!

[MartinK9]

Once again, first thanks must go to Decorum for hosting us at Rough Close.

Gents - great to meet new friends and old - Standby here they come:

Outdoors Show Meet - Rough Close (Picture heavy)

Setting up Mesquite's Parachute for a communal area:


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Mesquite's Hinged Jerrycan:

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Mesquite's Chilli Thurs Night:

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My Set Up:

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Toasty Warm:

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Home Comforts:

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Sasquatch's Dutch oven bread:

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Addo's Set up - Stove on the go:

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Andy2112's Set Up - Ladder required:

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[MartinK9]

Southern Fried Chicken and Chips - Dutch Oven Stylee

Having conquered Roast Lamb at several Meets in the past the Naughty Corner decided to branch out at the Outdoors Show Meet held at Rough Close.

Twodogs had brought some Jamaican spice coating and a quick trip to Sainsbury's for the chicken breasts and chips we were off and going:

Twodogs dipping the chicken in Milk

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then into the spice mix:

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Into a 12 Litre DO with 3 litres of hot vegetable oil - bubble away for 20 - 25 mins:

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Leg anyone?

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Breast?

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Andy 2112 Digging them out when golden brown to TinkyPete:

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nolightweight sorting out the chips:

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Almost there:

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5 - 7 mins tops:

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Me lifting out the chips:

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Chicken keeping warm whilst the chips drain:

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Add salt and vinegar and some butter bread - SORTED - PUKKA TUKKA

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And boy it was good eating......

Thanks to all for a great weekend...

[andybysea]

that chicken does look a might tasty.

[Rychard]

thank you all at the meet you made me feel welcome as a newby had a good w/end . the chicken was very nice hope to meet up again if all to goes plan still thinking about a hammock ? not to sure about having to carry the ladder :confused::hammock:

[Thoth]

Thanks to Decorum for sorting the meet and Mesquite for letting me know it was on! Big thanks especially due to Dave52 for lifts and company. Only sorry I was only able to make it for Friday night. Thanks also to John Fenna for the molotov cocktail & company! In fact thanks to everyone who made my first meet a great time! Cheers!

[addo]

Great pics Martin. You'll be on Ronnies stand next year brew on, frying up :lmao:

[Elines]

I’d also like to thank Decorum for organising the meet and also thank him, John Fenna and others for all the help and advice. No matter how much you read up on something there is nothing to beat being offered some advice and then having the opportunity to try it out straight away. I hope I will now know next time exactly how to light a fire - and keep it well alight – in damp conditions.

Thanks also to:

Mesquite, in particular for comments on knife law and CRB checks.

Nigeltm for all manner of tips

Also a quick tour round looking at other hammock set ups gave me some good ideas to help me set up and take down more quickly.

So all in all a great weekend which even the occasional dampness did nothing to spoil.

[Mesquite]

Only just got on at work as I got home Monday afternoon to find some numpty has screwed up at the exchange and half my town is without phone or internet :eek:

Had a really great time and it was good seeing old faces and meeting new ones as well. Wasn't that impressed by the show but that was more than made up by the time in the woods. Special thanks to Mad Dave and Dr Jones entertaining us with their stories and exploits :D

Thanks also to Decorum for facilitating the meet :rolleyes: Can't wait for the next one.

[Miyagi]

Looks like it was an excellent weekend. Great pics.

Stooboy, I'm heartened to see you wearing your wellies properly!!

"This season we will be wearing..."

I'm "beeling" that I missed this one (the heads up and lift offer was appreciated mate) but I'd be the only one not have brought chorizo. :)

Thanks for posting some great pics everyone.

All the best,

Liam

EDIT; What's the name of that Homebase folding cook box lads? Looks good.

[andybysea]

Liam it says homebase flatpack charcoal bbq on the box, i bought two ages ago,they were on offer at a fiver each, i got two thinking they would be flimsy and wouldnt last long,the first has took some abuse both with charcoal and wood,and is still going strong so the others still sat in its box in my porch.

[Miyagi]

Liam it says homebase flatpack charcoal bbq on the box, i bought two ages ago,they were on offer at a fiver each, i got two thinking they would be flimsy and wouldnt last long,the first has took some abuse both with charcoal and wood,and is still going strong so the others still sat in its box in my porch.

Cheers mate :D

Some great fotos of the weekend.

Your neck of the woods got a battering with the high tide etc today - ouch.

[andybysea]

Yep big time ive got a stream running past the end of my road at the moment,and weve had some big sea's.

[decorum]

There will be a Meet scheduled for the end of March 2011.
Unfortunately there won't be a Midlands Outdoors Show Meet 2011 as the show has been moved to London (link (http://www.outdoorsshowextra.co.uk/the_show_2010/exhibitor_info/2011_london_shows))... it's a _teensy_ bit more than the 10 miles that made RC so well placed for a coinciding Meet :surrender: .

[dasy2k1]

well i don't know who normally orgaises southern meets buy somwhere like fylands wood looks a good spot, its a bit more than 10 miles away but has good transport links and means you can park there without having to pay the congestion rip off...
located at new addington it would be a matter of.... tram to croyden, tram to Wimbledon, district line to tower gateway and DLR to the show