'The Outdoors Show' Meet 2010 [Archive] - BushcraftUK: Community Forum

decorum

01-04-2009, 20:10

: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 - I'll look into whether we can have the extra day again too :cool: . EDIT:Meet is booked 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!

Droppin 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.

Humpback

01-04-2009, 20:13

Meet list:

decorum
Humpback

Copy and paste yada, yada .... And if you could do it alphabetically that'd be appreciated :D .

(98 left!)

sasquatch

01-04-2009, 20:25

decorum
Humpback
Sasquatch

I know this is jumping the gun a bit but I thoroughly enjoyed myself last weekend, put me down for a space please! Cheers Decorum...nothing like taking care of business early! Chad

John Fenna

01-04-2009, 20:46

Put me down as a possible.....trade opinion (chatting to some exhibitors after the show) is that there may be no show!

decorum

01-04-2009, 20:54

Put me down as a possible.....

Will do - I'll stick you on my own tally sheet.

... trade opinion (chatting to some exhibitors after the show) is that there may be no show!

:eek: I take it that the trading over the weekend was ... 'slow' :eek:

addo

01-04-2009, 21:29

decorum
Humpback
Sasquatch
Addo

Im up for it. Had a great time last weekend.

MartinK9

01-04-2009, 21:44

Addo
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Sasquatch

Me too please Decorum - thanks

John Fenna

02-04-2009, 08:53

:eek: I take it that the trading over the weekend was ... 'slow' :eek:

The show was the smallest ever in terms of floorspace and number of exhibitors, visitor numbers were down dramatically and several exhibitors made a loss - or so I have been told by a respected source......
The prices paid for even a modest stand are HUGE......
So - some fok will be folowing the trend to "retrench" and not go next year. If too many follow this continuing trend....th show will not be viable for the NEC and will just not happen!

Aaron

02-04-2009, 09:13

I went the year before last and it was pretty poor then, definately not worth the drive to Birmingham for. Also, the aggressive marketing practices of one of the regular exhibitors leaves a bad taste in my mouth, so I wont be lining their pockets anymore.

decorum

02-04-2009, 09:18

Thanks for the heads-up. It's pretty much what I'd expected - Less money to go around + higher stand rental + Less traders = Less bargains available :( . And lets face it, for most folk, finding a bargain is why most of them go to any show - I was lucky (not as lucky as dr jones though (:censored: - you jammy so and so :lmao: ) and sneaky :D .
I have one or two ideas that I've been contemplating for Meets. I'd intended doing them over a few of the weekends and still may as a way of gauging interest - so even if the show is a no show it should still be good.

Andy2112

02-04-2009, 09:19

Andy2112
Addo
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Sasquatch

I'm up for another meet. :D

Bootstrap Bob

02-04-2009, 12:24

I'm going to try my best to get there. This year coincided with a joint birthday celebration so I couldn't make it :(

Andy2112
Addo
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Sasquatch

Mesquite

02-04-2009, 13:16

I'm in for it. Even if the show doesn't go ahead we can still have a good meet :)

Andy2112
Addo
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
Sasquatch

decorum

02-04-2009, 13:35

... Even if the show doesn't go ahead we can still have a good meet ...

Yup, even more so if one (or more) of my ideas pan out ;) .

Andy2112

02-04-2009, 13:38

Yup, even more so if one (or more) of my ideas pan out ;) .

Ah, you have a cunning stunt Decorum ?

When's the next 'normal' one ? any ideas as i need my fix !! :rolleyes:

decorum

02-04-2009, 13:48

Hopefully before the BCL Meet in June.

decorum

02-04-2009, 14:00

Ah, you have a cunning stunt Decorum ?

I do indeed :D . For the time being I'll keep the ideas under my hat - though I did sound out one or two of the ideas at the weekend :D .

Aragorn

02-04-2009, 20:58

try and keep me away, i sulked all weekend after missing this years, was all for going but in the end had too much stuff happening to attend.

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
Sasquatch

Bodge

02-04-2009, 21:12

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
Sasquatch

Inserted alphabetically as usual squire.
:D

Bodge

02-04-2009, 21:16

I didn't go to the show due to the cost of getting in to the bleeding place and also being a bit skint. I took 3 kids to the meet which would of cost quite a bit and not forgetting the carpark fee.

Maybe the show should scale down and be held at rough close Phil?:lmao:

decorum

02-04-2009, 21:25

Maybe the show should scale down and be held at rough close

:lmao: I've been nattering with the site about hosting Podcast Bobs' alternative outdoor show :lmao:
We have the basic 'ok', but there are some logistical problems.

EDIT: For accuracy I should mention that using the site was Bob's idea and not mine.

spamel

02-04-2009, 21:31

decorum

02-04-2009, 21:41

The idea is to get in the smaller, more specialised, trader - like backpackinglight.co.uk. Companies which are generally overlooked when folk look for kit.

woodstock

02-04-2009, 21:42

I'll stick myself on the list .....when is the next one .

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
Sasquatch
Woodstock

spamel

02-04-2009, 21:45

The idea is to get in the smaller, more specialised, trader - like backpackinglight.co.uk. Companies which are generally overlooked when folk look for kit.

That's not so bad. I used to enjoy Andrew (outdoorcode) coming along to the meets before it all went belly up. When it was working it was great, just a shame that so many people ended up out of pocket when it all went Pete Tong. Having a company on site with the goods for you to look at before parting with your cash is a much better way of doing things, the amount of 'schrafty kit I've bought that turned out nothing like I envisaged it from internet pictures.....

Bodge

02-04-2009, 21:47

Sounds interesting, but the cynic in me thinks those big time operators that could shift some kit at overly inflated prices (you know who you are out there) would only come along for that sole reason. Too many people were saying about how commercialised the hobby has become, I'd hate to see RC get used by that sort of person. Having John turn up and sell some of his wares at very reasonable prices is more acceptable, I doubt he sells these things at a loss but he doesn't rip anyone off. That sort of salesperson should always be more than welcome.

Here Here.
After rereading my post I now realise that my suggestion in jest could be the undoing of what we have at the midland meets. Anything grander than a tarp full of stuff on the floor for sale would ruin what makes the meets what they are (maybe???)

woodstock

02-04-2009, 22:07

The Midlands meet is basically a social get together where you mix as much or as little as you like, we had a few selling bits and bobs at bargain prices this time which I doubt you would get from companies no matter how big or small the company is, I personally think you have got it pretty much sorted as it is and if people want to bring stuff to sell or trade thats great

decorum

02-04-2009, 22:07

After rereading my post I now realise that my suggestion in jest could be the undoing of what we have at the midland meets.

If (a big if in this economic climate :( ) the altshow happens it'll be a separate entity to the Meets :D - camping would still be available though :D .

MartinK9

02-04-2009, 22:11

If (a big if in this economic climate :( ) the altshow happens it'll be a separate entity to the Meets :D - camping would still be available though :D .

:D Great, can't afford the big shows

decorum

02-04-2009, 22:16

....when is the next one ...

Sometime before June 12 :D .

EDIT: To be honest I can't remember what people said about possible dates last weekend - and I wasn't even drinking :o .

drewdunnrespect

03-04-2009, 22:00

national outdoor show weekend meet i would be ujp for definatly
Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
Sasquatch
Woodstock
drewdunnrespect

John Fenna

04-04-2009, 08:42

Having John turn up and sell some of his wares at very reasonable prices is more acceptable, I doubt he sells these things at a loss but he doesn't rip anyone off. That sort of salesperson should always be more than welcome.

My life!
Of course I am ripping folk off!
The gear I sell is either second hand - and I get it basically free - or it is made by an incompetent who just has fun making things (me)!
Sell at a loss - no.
Sell at inflated prices - every time!
But not as inflated as in a shop...
where they have strange things callled overheads!
Keep giving me your money folks:D

spamel

04-04-2009, 10:22

My life!
Of course I am ripping folk off!
The gear I sell is either second hand - and I get it basically free - or it is made by an incompetent who just has fun making things (me)!
Sell at a loss - no.
Sell at inflated prices - every time!
But not as inflated as in a shop...
where they have strange things callled overheads!
Keep giving me your money folks:D

Well, I still think they are competetive prices! :rolleyes: I liked the Dragon Breath steel, very basic but boy does it fore off the sparks! :eek: I have a Jason01 fire steel, had it for many years now and it's showing some wear from use. I wonder if it needs re-HTing as I heard the hardness can reduce as they wear away. The outside is obviously the hardest and it reduces as you go towards the core. Either that, or if you do your steels individually......

;)

naboo_the_enigma

04-04-2009, 11:30

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
drewdunnrespect

had a great time this year, definitely up for next time!

firecrest

04-04-2009, 13:23

Mesquite

04-04-2009, 14:27

You mean that kettle you sold me was not a Bear Grylls original?:eek:
But surely it must have SOME celebrity endorsement or it would just fall to bits?

You mean John Fenna isn't a celebrity? I mean manufacturers GIVE him stuff for free and it's not because he's a pretty boy :D so he must have some celebrity status.......

Elines

18-04-2009, 08:10

Hi added myself and minor alphabetical resort

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock

?any news on the next one ?late May Bank Holiday

decorum

18-04-2009, 14:57

?any news on the next one ?late May Bank Holiday

Not yet. I'll make the booking while I'm on site over the next few days (I'm on site from later today and staying until Wednesday). When I'm back I'll update and confirm dates and pitch to be used.

Thanks for the list re-jig :cool: .

MartinK9

18-04-2009, 16:36

Not yet. I'll make the booking while I'm on site over the next few days (I'm on site from later today and staying until Wednesday). When I'm back I'll update and confirm dates and pitch to be used.

Thanks for the list re-jig :cool: .

Have a great time Decorum ( lucky so snd so)

decorum

18-08-2009, 20:51

As this thread has been quiet since Mid April and with just 220 days until the show, I thought I'd give this thread a quick bump.

Lurch

18-08-2009, 22:18

http://the-outdoors-show.msgfocus.com/q/1C5lx1dInd/wv

John Fenna

16-11-2009, 13:04

Add me to the list!
Naturally I will have some bits for sale and trade with me....:)

decorum

16-11-2009, 13:52

Add me to the list!

Done :D .

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna

Naturally I will have some bits for sale and trade with me....:)

:D:D

Mesquite

16-11-2009, 13:57

Naturally I will have some bits for sale and trade with me....:)

Just some? :rolleyes: :)

dr jones

16-11-2009, 15:15

[QUOTE=decorum;598494]Done :D .

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)

jimbo75

17-11-2009, 20:47

Count me in (+ guest)

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)

Muddy Boots

01-12-2009, 16:03

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)
Muddy Boots

Well it would be simply rude not to go.

Cliv

01-12-2009, 18:03

Cliv

01-12-2009, 18:07

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)
Muddy Boots

Sorry, Once again alphabetically

Twodogs

02-12-2009, 12:15

firecrest

02-12-2009, 22:44

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)
Muddy Boots
Twodogs

Aye go on then, I enjoyed the crowd at the last outdoors show meet :)

Whittler Kev

03-12-2009, 17:43

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health) -I take we add ourselves on alphabetically?

nolightweight

09-01-2010, 11:25

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health) -I take we add ourselves on alphabetically?

beamdune

09-01-2010, 19:03

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Sasquatch
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health) -I take we add ourselves on alphabetically?

Steve M

11-01-2010, 04:14

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Sasquatch
Steve M
Woodstock
John Fenna
dr jones (roly)
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health) -I take we add ourselves on alphabetically?

Davey569

11-01-2010, 13:14

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock

JoyR

11-01-2010, 15:54

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock

mclark

12-01-2010, 00:16

Davey569

12-01-2010, 18:21

And the list gets longer. lol

Is there a limit Dec?

Muddy Boots

12-01-2010, 21:10

Just thought I would mention guys I was on the phone to Ronnie Sunshines earlier and they are trading at the show. They said they are taking their Dutch Oven range and utensils so something to bear in mind if you are in the Market for one. I guess it saves the usual delivery cost.

Mesquite

12-01-2010, 21:15

I guess it saves the usual delivery cost.

Not for me.... I live 15 minutes from their shop :D

Muddy Boots

12-01-2010, 21:26

Not for me.... I live 15 minutes from their shop :D

Blimey that's handy I've got a shopping list full of gear I want from there. I was planning on when to fit in the 4 hour round trip.

decorum

12-01-2010, 23:06

And the list gets longer. lol

Is there a limit Dec?

:dunno:

We've had plenty more at non show Meets in the past :cool: .

The agreement, with the site, for the 2009 show Meet was that the number would be capped at 100 - but I'd also booked the adjacent field for pitching tents on. Because we got no where near the max number last year I haven't booked the field this time - If the numbers start to get high I'll talk to the site and see what they say.

John Fenna

12-01-2010, 23:21

Remember - I will have my big bag of stuff to sell or trade...I could offer just what you want at even lower prices than at the show.
Bring your trade goods as well as cash!

Mesquite

12-01-2010, 23:23

...I could offer just what you want at even lower prices than at the show.

Or more if it's a little pukko :rolleyes::D

decorum

12-01-2010, 23:28

... Bring your trade goods as well as cash!

I might have another leather dress for you then John ;) .

John Fenna

12-01-2010, 23:29

Woodstock will never get over the guy on the stand winding him up that I charged more than the show price on that knife will he?
And the one he bought off me had been touched by a celebrity - me! :D

John Fenna

12-01-2010, 23:30

I might have another leather dress for you then John ;) .

A good large size I hope!

Mesquite

12-01-2010, 23:40

Woodstock will never get over the guy on the stand winding him up that I charged more than the show price on that knife will he?
And the one he bought off me had been touched by a celebrity - me! :D

:lmao::lmao::lmao: Nope :D

mclark

13-01-2010, 15:39

Remember - I will have my big bag of stuff to sell or trade...I could offer just what you want at even lower prices than at the show.
Bring your trade goods as well as cash!
do you have any mora's that your selling ?

John Fenna

13-01-2010, 15:42

Unless I sell them before I get there I will have a selection of knives to sell - including a couple of rehandled Jonsson Moras :)

PREPER

13-01-2010, 21:34

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Elines
Firecrest
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock

I'd like to come along if it's ok, always wandered if we all carry similar kit.

Knife, Gransfors, laplander, metal mug, tarp etc etc. you get the idea.
Would like to share/learn new skills,

PREPER........

hedgerow pete

14-01-2010, 21:14

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock

Would be nice to meet up with you lot to have a good natter with like minded people, can we bring a tent or do we have to bring our own bashers

Davey569

14-01-2010, 21:18

Welcome aboard pete, smethwick is not too far away from me. :)

Bring whatever you feel comfortable in mate.

Mesquite

14-01-2010, 21:35

Would be nice to meet up with you lot to have a good natter with like minded people, can we bring a tent or do we have to bring our own bashers

As Davey says.... bring what whatever you want to sleep in. There's several areas that are fine for pitching tents :)

WolfCrafter

17-01-2010, 19:30

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

Can't wait to get stuck in! Lots to tinker with before the meet! Don't think I'll have a Davey569 stove made in time though (do you have a patent on it Davey?) :wow1:

PREPER

17-01-2010, 19:41

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper +1
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

I told a mate about the meet and he'd like to come along to.

PREPER........ :)

hedgerow pete

17-01-2010, 20:08

first timer so i did not want to turn up with a tent when everyone else is making shelters, as i get older the comforts are getting bigger and bigger

hogstable

17-01-2010, 20:59

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Hogstable
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper +1
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

There may be another one too

dookie

19-01-2010, 02:27

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Hogstable
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper +1
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

Bootstrap Bob

19-01-2010, 13:23

Sorry guys, going to have to pull out of this one again :(

The only consolation this time is that it clashes with an open canoe, camping trip I'm doing down the river Wye.

One of these days I'll get back over to see you all again.

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Hogstable
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper +1
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

woodspirits

19-01-2010, 19:07

providing theres any trees left to hang from, count me in :)

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Hogstable
Humpback
Jimbo and little bro.
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper +1
Sasquatch
Steve M
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
woodspirits
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

Indoorsout

19-01-2010, 21:34

I don't drive so I'd be on the train - is the site easy to get to? Any idea how far from the nearest stop?

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jimbo and little bro.
John Fenna
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper +1
Sasquatch
Steve M
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
woodspirits
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

decorum

19-01-2010, 21:55

I don't drive so I'd be on the train - is the site easy to get to? Any idea how far from the nearest stop?

The nearest station is Tile Hill. The road and the road/footpath route are both less than two miles - the road walk is the slightly longer of the two.

Edit: distances were measured from the station to our pitch.

Indoorsout

19-01-2010, 22:18

Excellent, only a tenner for the train :) and I should be able to pack everything so's I can bring the bike. If not, it ain't that far to walk either. Anyone want to do some woodspirit whittling while we're there?

woodspirits

19-01-2010, 23:15

hiya rafe
be happy to pick up any tips you have re whittling :)

WolfCrafter

24-01-2010, 02:05

Just a quick note to any interested members, i have a New Blogspot.. http://wolfcrafter.blogspot.com/

It has pics and posts about the last 2 Rough Close meet Jan 2010, plus the Rough Close meet sept 2009! .. I know its mainly about my set-up and Jimbo's (http://jimbobushcraft.blogspot.com/).. (sorry, will try to get around with the camera more often this March meet!) but I thought it would give an insight to new comers (and old) about things that go on''

Happy Blog reading.. some cool links included.. and any comments on the new 'Fire Crane' Grill Cooking system much appreciated!

Whittler Kev

24-01-2010, 14:01

TinkyPete

24-01-2010, 18:53

Jakata

24-01-2010, 19:06

I would like to come, first time on anything like this and trying to talk a camping mate in to going too. I only have a tent though, is there enough room/reasonably flat areas to pitch a 3 man?

Mesquite

24-01-2010, 19:19

I am hoping to make it too. So please add me to the list, It will be work dependant but I should have it free. I will be in a tent so Hedgerow you won't be alone :) as a non tree swinger. I still need to try them out on solid ground as I have only used them in the past with crab-air :)

I will be bring a few things along with me, maybe some old kit I no longer use and I will remember the light-sticks this time. I have some other stuff too :)

Both yourself and Jakata duly inserted alphabetically and I bet you didn't feel a thing
:D

I would like to come, first time on anything like this and trying to talk a camping mate in to going too. I only have a tent though, is there enough room/reasonably flat areas to pitch a 3 man?

There's usually plenty of spots for us ground dwellers :)

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones (roly)
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete and his missus ans son,
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo and little bro.
John Fenna
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
Preper +1
Sasquatch
Steve M
TinkyPete + possible 1 TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev (provisional do to health)
woodspirits
Woodstock
WolfCrafter

TinkyPete

25-01-2010, 20:08

I should also be able to get my hands on some Wiltshire Flint. I have some which is small but good enough for fire strikers anyone interested? I may be able to get some bigger stuff (keeping my eyes peeled). I have tested some out and it gives a good spark :)

Whittler Kev

25-01-2010, 21:23

John Fenna

26-01-2010, 09:22

Indoorsout

27-01-2010, 11:43

I'm a ground dweller too :) I wouldn't know what to do with a hammock!

For the whittling you really need a nice small thin blade, the small one on a SAK is not bad if it's good and sharp. Not that I need to tell you guys about sharp knives :P

Is it ok for me to bring a few items for sale or trade

Andy2112

27-01-2010, 12:30

Is it ok for me to bring a few items for sale or trade

Best check with Decorum mate. ;)

decorum

27-01-2010, 21:30

... Is it ok for me to bring a few items for sale or trade

It's fine by me :cool: .

I should have thought to put this 'Sales/trades proviso' bit in from the start - my bad :o

For those making sales and/or trades.

Any trades or sales are to be conducted in line with the relevant BcUK guidelines - expanded to include Rough Close campsite and myself (when I'm not party to the sale and/or trade) .
I don't think that it's likely to happen but ... - No hard selling or pester power from either side of deals.

Rychard

27-01-2010, 22:05

as i am new to all this would like to know is there a space for one and a tent on this camp

decorum

27-01-2010, 22:16

... is there a space for one and a tent on this camp

Added - (if you haven't already) have a read through post #1 for info.

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
woodspirits
WolfCrafter

peasantchurl

27-01-2010, 23:26

put me down for this meet please :)

Rychard

27-01-2010, 23:30

thank you for prompt reply have checked dates think OK for that w/e no Dof E groups out

WolfCrafter

29-01-2010, 01:52

Geeze Decorum, best get there early ay!! Lots of Bush People for this one!.. Should be room for all though!.. If were that close together and it's a cold March, perhaps we'll all keep eachother warm!!.. I feel some spooning Might have to take place on Jimbo!!! :) .. Found him useful when you only have a 3 season bag!!...

What's your max Numbers Decorum?.. Need to know how much Flint I'll have to bring for trading!.. Don't want a mad rush for the best bits!!

decorum

29-01-2010, 22:50

Geeze Decorum, best get there early ay!! Lots of Bush People for this one!..

There's a few - but we've had more on the pitch :cool: .

... What's your max Numbers ... ?.. Need to know how much Flint I'll have to bring for trading!..

I haven't, as such, got a max number - I'll talk to the site about a numbers limit if the list hits 50 (including extras).
On average, between two thirds and three quarters of those who stick their names down to come along actually make it to a Meet - real life gets in the way. For the 2009 outdoor show I had an agreement with the site that the total number would be capped at 100 and I'd booked the adjacent field for a 'just in case' over flow - I haven't done this for this years show Meet. In the end 60 names (including extras) were on the Meet list with an attendance of 34.

The info above might not help - but it should give a rough guide.

WolfCrafter

30-01-2010, 01:20

Cheers Decorum (how the heck anyone would want to miss it though.. The meet.. Not the show that is!!)

decorum

31-01-2010, 20:23

... how the heck anyone would want to miss it though.. The meet.. Not the show that is!!)

Real life tends to have a habit of getting in the way - and it's usually at the most inopportune times.

Mesquite

31-01-2010, 21:02

Real life tends to have a habit of getting in the way - and it's usually at the most inopportune times.

Like ballroom dances :rolleyes::lmao::lmao::lmao:

decorum

31-01-2010, 21:41

Like ballroom dances :rolleyes::lmao::lmao::lmao:

:pokenest: Thankfully it wasn't (quite) that bad :lmao: I did manage to get some bushy time on the beach that w/e :lmao:

jimbo75

01-02-2010, 21:57

Hope Wolfcrafter freeze's his bloody **** off again! Serve's him right for not buying a decent sleeping bag (the tight git). Any spooner's come near me and they'll end up in the camp soup!:D

decorum

01-02-2010, 22:35

There was a sleet/hail mix and half decent frosts at the outdoors '09 Meet :cool: Just send him down to the naughty corner - they'll sort him :canoe: :vio: (I know, it should have been a banjo! :D)

nige7whit

01-02-2010, 22:52

Added - (if you haven't already) have a read through post #1 for info.

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
woodspirits
WolfCrafter

I would like to attend this one, I hope my lif permits the time...

As a side note.., 20-21 Feb, is the Shugborough Game Fair, at Lichfield, Staffordshire.

http://shugborough.cmhosts.net/events-66

MartinK9

01-02-2010, 23:05

There was a sleet/hail mix and half decent frosts at the outdoors '09 Meet :cool: Just send him down to the naughty corner - they'll sort him :canoe: :vio: (I know, it should have been a banjo! :D)

Watch it:nutkick:

:lmao::lmao:

Mesquite

01-02-2010, 23:08

decorum

01-02-2010, 23:39

Watch it:nutkick:

:lmao:

I hear duelling banjo's :pokenest: .

:lmao:

decorum

02-02-2010, 00:14

SimonM's post over on the Brass Monkeys' Meet ...

Also a fire pit had been turned out at the edge of the field

... has reminded me of a natter I've had with some of the RC site management team.

In the past year there has been a lot of ditch work been done on site.
Unfortunately there have been cases recently, where site users have dumped the dregs of their fires into the ditches. In one particular area it's plain to see that people have noticed that others have done it and have followed suit and have lobbed in part burned logs into ditches :( .
The site is asking us, as a group of regular and trusted site users, to keep an eye out and to let them know (through myself) if we find anything amiss - they're not asking us to shift it, just to let them know.

decorum

02-02-2010, 12:31

As with the ‘Midlands Outdoors Show Meet March 2009’ ... date for the weekend as 26 - 28 March 2010 - I'll look into whether we can have the extra day again too

I know that I've mentioned this at Meets - The Meet will run from 16.00 hrs Thursday 25 March.

... At present the price (per person per night) is £4. The price might increase in the new year, I'll let you know.

The price has increased by 40 pence. The price is now £4.40 (http://www.roughclose.org.uk/attachments/RC_Price_List_2010.pdf) per person per night.

Important notice!

A lot of the time I'm breaking £20 notes to give change - If you base this on a two night Meet with 15 needing change it means that I'll need to bring £18 in small change and have 15 £10 notes - a grand total of £168.

During the January Meet a few people suggested a way around this problem. That the difference between the fees due and the money given to me be considered a donation to Rough Close to help with site maintenance etc and from this Meet onwards this is what I'm going to do. I'll edit this info into the OP.

Once again, 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....

Sticking yourself on the list isn't committing yourself to coming along - but if you can no longer come along it'd be appreciated if you say so.

Just reiterating :cool: .

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.

As above - just to reiterate. There are a fair chunk of first timers and this is a rule which needs careful adherance by all.

MartinK9

02-02-2010, 13:16

Thanks for the update Dec. :)

stooboy

02-02-2010, 14:19

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
woodspirits
WolfCrafter

I wouldnt mind arriving the thursday evening and going to the show on the Friday hopefully it will be quiter the first day with the main peeps going at the weekend. anyone else arriving thursday?

Stoo.

WolfCrafter

02-02-2010, 15:02

Hope Wolfcrafter freeze's his bloody **** off again! Serve's him right for not buying a decent sleeping bag (the tight git). Any spooner's come near me and they'll end up in the camp soup!:D

Mine is top of the line Jimbo, as is all my kit.. Git!.. Just happens that my 3 season.. is a.. 3 season.. 3 doesn't include cold January's!..

If anyone 'IS' thinking of Hammocking, Sleeping bags 'DO' compress inside hammocks! (giving feathers no room to breath!) .. and Thermarests 'DO' slip out from under you, ending up at your side! (I'm rectifying this by constructing an UnderQuilt and attaching Velcro to my Thermarest!).. If that doesn't work.. .. I'm back to ground dwelling!

(Hopefully wont have to join Dookie in the carpark to warm up at 3 in the morning this time!)

MartinK9

02-02-2010, 15:06

I wouldnt mind arriving the thursday evening and going to the show on the Friday hopefully it will be quiter the first day with the main peeps going at the weekend. anyone else arriving thursday?

Stoo.

Yep, 1600hrs and raring to go:red:

Andy2112

02-02-2010, 16:08

Yep, 1600hrs and raring to go:red:

Bet you're already packed mate:pokenest:

MartinK9

02-02-2010, 16:08

Bet you're already packed mate:pokenest:

Yep indeedy :D

Andy2112

02-02-2010, 16:18

Yep indeedy :D

I'll be doing my usual mad run around on the morning of departure.:eek:

decorum

02-02-2010, 16:41

... Thermarests 'DO' slip out from under you, ending up at your side! (I'm rectifying this by constructing an UnderQuilt and attaching Velcro to my Thermarest!)...

When using a hammock I stick a barely inflated thermarest inside the sleeping bag - then it can't slip from under me. Not a perfect solution, but it works for me.

WolfCrafter

02-02-2010, 19:45

When using a hammock I stick a barely inflated thermarest inside the sleeping bag - then it can't slip from under me. Not a perfect solution, but it works for me.

Cheers Decorum, will try it in the sleeping bag next time, instead of between the two base layers!

If I don't get my underquilt made in time I might try bin bags filled with dried leaf litter between the base layers!.. but.. its the drying out of leaves which might be a problem!

firecrest

02-02-2010, 19:48

does anyone know what time it goes dark about at that time of year, I'd prefer not to book a day off work and come after

stooboy

02-02-2010, 19:52

does anyone know what time it goes dark about at that time of year, I'd prefer not to book a day off work and come after

6pm'ish? http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=1318&month=3&year=2010&obj=sun&afl=-12&day=1

sasquatch

02-02-2010, 20:04

Cheers Decorum, will try it in the sleeping bag next time, instead of between the two base layers!

If I don't get my underquilt made in time I might try bin bags filled with dried leaf litter between the base layers!.. but.. its the drying out of leaves which might be a problem!

I've used a space blanket underneath me with my roll matt in the bottom layer in winter and it works alright. It's a bit crinkly sounding everytime you move though. The various forms of mother's ruin going round the naughty corner usually leave me motionless until about 10AM so I've not noticed at Rough Close!

decorum

02-02-2010, 20:09

does anyone know what time it goes dark about at that time of year ...

Unfortunately the show is plonked onto the w/e that the clocks change - a week later and you'd have had an extra hour :o .

firecrest

02-02-2010, 21:49

tell them to pospone the show a week. Im sure theyll understand :)

WolfCrafter

02-02-2010, 23:14

does anyone know what time it goes dark about at that time of year, I'd prefer not to book a day off work and come after

Or.. Tell your boss the clocks change the following week!..
Or.. Change all the clocks at work!

Once your out of work, your on 'Bush Time' anyway.. Sun comes up.. Then goes down!!.. The only thing in-between is Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Pre-Dinner Snack, Dinner.. Followed by.. Evening Munch!..

..Did I miss a meal???

Mesquite

02-02-2010, 23:17

Or.. Tell your boss the clocks change the following week!..
Or.. Change all the clocks at work!

Once your out of work, your on 'Bush Time' anyway.. Sun comes up.. Then goes down!!.. The only thing in-between is Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Pre-Dinner Snack, Dinner.. Followed by.. Evening Munch!..

..Did I miss a meal???

What about drinks? :D

WolfCrafter

02-02-2010, 23:51

What about drinks? :D

I know of some dark Ales that can be classed as a meal!!

MartinK9

02-02-2010, 23:59

What about drinks? :D

Don't touch the evil stuff:naughty:

Twodogs

08-02-2010, 16:22

I cant believe a year has almost gone since you put this post up Dec ...
It seemed so far away .. has been a good year though
Twodogs

MartinK9

08-02-2010, 17:54

I cant believe a year has almost gone since you put this post up Dec ...
It seemed so far away .. has been a good year though
Twodogs

Well said Sir. :)

nolightweight

08-02-2010, 17:59

Well said Sir. :)

Here's to any even better one this year.

decorum

11-02-2010, 18:47

I have, having read the 'Leave no trace' thread, amended the OP :(.

: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 - I'll look into whether we can have the extra day again too :cool: . EDIT:Meet is booked 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!

Droppin 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.

MartinK9

11-02-2010, 20:07

Thanks for the clarification and update Dec, last thing we would want to do is to sully your good reputation and lose a great area.

decorum

11-02-2010, 20:41

Thankfully it's (pretty much) pre-emptive.

Twodogs

11-02-2010, 20:42

All clear to me ,
Many thanks
Twodogs

maddave

11-02-2010, 22:07

Damn it's my weekend in work... I will be at the outdoor show on the Friday though so I may see some of you there :D

At least I won't be getting spooned against my will.. hahahaha:D

decorum

11-02-2010, 22:21

Damn it's my weekend in work... I will be at the outdoor show on the Friday though so I may see some of you there :D

At least I won't be getting spooned against my will.. hahahaha:D

The Meet starts from the Thursday, your welcome to join us overnight. That way you don't have to get up at silly o'clock to get there earlyish :D

WolfCrafter

11-02-2010, 23:24

Well said as always dec.. In Jan when I turned up and chose a pitch, I found lots of sweet wrappers within a 15m radius.. Hansel & Gretel had been walking through on their way back from the house made of candy!.. I picked up as much as I could see!

Maybe we could all spend 15mins having a walk around when we get there, then a 5min check before we leave!

(Id be more than happy baggin it up, slapping a stamp on it, and posting it to cadburys USA!!.. asking them to consider making bio-degradeble wrappers with that huge investment budget they're gona use!):lmao:

maddave

11-02-2010, 23:27

The Meet starts from the Thursday, your welcome to join us overnight. That way you don't have to get up at silly o'clock to get there earlyish :D

Ohhh I might just do that!! Cheers :You_Rock_

nolightweight

11-02-2010, 23:31

All received Phil. Read and understood.

decorum

11-02-2010, 23:51

... In Jan when I turned up and chose a pitch, I found lots of sweet wrappers within a 15m radius ... I picked up as much as I could see! ...

Sorry you had to do that - thanks for sorting it goodjob .

... Maybe we could all spend 15mins having a walk around when we get there, then a 5min check before we leave!

I think that it's best to do as you did in January. Look at a pitch, work out if it'll work for your set up ... and if needed do a bit of a tidy. After that if we, as a group, pick rubbish up as we move around then it becomes a shared process :cool: .

decorum

12-02-2010, 00:08

Ohhh I might just do that!!

The co-incidence of Meet and show was, in part, to give those with long drives the opportunity to avoid two long journeys in one day :D .

Extending it was so that we could visit on the quieter day ... and then spend the w/e playing with new shineys :lmao:

WolfCrafter

12-02-2010, 03:28

Sorry you had to do that - thanks for sorting it goodjob .

No worries Dec, Always do always will pick the stuff up when I see it in the countryside.. KBT.. 'Keep Britain Tidy' ... Just don't expect me to get my fingers around any doggy poop!!:eek:

TinkyPete

18-02-2010, 21:48

This weekend finishing a couple of projects and sorting out what I am going to be bringing. I only have an average size car so I need to watch the shocks :)

WolfCrafter

18-02-2010, 23:53

This weekend finishing a couple of projects and sorting out what I am going to be bringing. I only have an average size car so I need to watch the shocks :)

Only just packed?? Blimey.. I've been packed for weeks!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

MartinK9

18-02-2010, 23:55

Only just packed?? Blimey.. I've been packed for weeks!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

:rolleyes: Amature:lmao:

Thoth

19-02-2010, 14:05

Thanks to Mesquite for making me aware of this thread. I'm a relative newcomer to BCUK & this will be my first meet. I've fixed-up time off work & hope to arrive Thursday. Cheers for now, Thoth.

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
TinkyPete TBC
Thoth
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
woodspirits
WolfCrafter

MartinK9

19-02-2010, 21:00

Thanks to Mesquite for making me aware of this thread. I'm a relative newcomer to BCUK & this will be my first meet.

Glad to have you aboard. It was my first Meet at last Years Outdoors Show Meet. A fantastic place to break your duck, you'll love it :D

addo

19-02-2010, 21:56

Blimey, this meet came round quick. prob the best one at RC last time, I had a great time even if on the wrong pitch :dunno:

Hopefully I will be able to blag a free ticket this year, if not i'll happily chill at camp, as money needs to stay in piggy, and I could live out of M&S food for a week otherwise with the added price of a meal and beer or two :eek:

See you all soon :)

stooboy

19-02-2010, 22:23

will you be bringing your ammo box stove addo ? would be good to see it in the flesh

Lostdreamer

22-02-2010, 14:03

I have been meaning to go to a meet and actually meet everyone for ages.

So, err, is there space for another?

Andy2112

22-02-2010, 14:31

I have been meaning to go to a meet and actually meet everyone for ages.

So, err, is there space for another?

Sure is bud, just copy and paste your name to the list. :D

decorum

22-02-2010, 16:42

... is there space for another?

I've added you to the list.

Meet list.

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
maddave - 1st night - TBC
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
TinkyPete TBC
Thoth
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
woodspirits
WolfCrafter

I've had a natter with the site management and they need us to limit the number attending to 50 registered members (this doesn't affect the extras) and as of this post, the list is 44.

So, 6 spaces remain for registered members.

dave53

22-02-2010, 22:49

Mesquite

22-02-2010, 22:53

Mesquite

22-02-2010, 22:54

Here you go :)

dave53 can iadd my name to this list hope its ok

Meet list.

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Dave53
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
maddave - 1st night - TBC
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
TinkyPete TBC
Thoth
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
woodspirits
WolfCrafter

WolfCrafter

23-02-2010, 01:28

.. and Decorum was only saying just three weeks ago that he has never hit his limit!! :lmao: Looks like everyone is now fully out of hibernation!! Should be a Grand Meet.. One to remember!! goodjob Decorum!!

Thoth

23-02-2010, 14:22

Mesquite wrote > Glad to see you're coming Steve. You bringing your missus?
<snip>
No, just me. The Outdoors Show has become a traditional 'boys day out' so I'll be meeting up with other Hertford based outdoors mates at the show. Maybe she-who-must-be-obeyed will come with me to the Moot this year tho.

decorum

23-02-2010, 14:54

... never hit his limit!!

:lmao: - Yup, it's like saying 'This is foolproof and will never fail ...' :lmao:

Another 10 have stuck their names down since then though :lmao: .

Had last years attending number been significantly higher then we'd be nowhere the limit* - because I'd have been able to justify booking the adjacent field for this years event.

* Last years limit was 100 registered members.
40 stuck their name down (plus 17 extras) with 27 actually attending (plus 6 extras).

Hairy Growler

23-02-2010, 15:32

New to the site - PREPER let me know about it. Could I put my name down for 25-28 March, please?

Hairy Growler

23-02-2010, 15:46

Added myself to list. Hope this is OK.

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
decorum
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Davey569
Dookie
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
TinkyPete TBC
Thoth
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
woodspirits
WolfCrafter[/QUOTE]

PREPER

23-02-2010, 16:06

Glad you can make it hairy! You made it by a whisker :lmao: there are only a few spaces left!

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

decorum

24-02-2010, 00:48

Added myself to list. Hope this is OK.

Not a problem.

Space for four more.

Thoth

24-02-2010, 13:41

The list seems to have got out of sync somewhere between Dave53 & Hairy Growler being added. This is a combined updated list as far as I can make it out -

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
maddave - 1st night - TBC
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

44 names listed here now.

decorum

24-02-2010, 15:50

The list seems to have got out of sync somewhere between Dave53 & Hairy Growler being added. This is a combined updated list as far as I can make it out ...

Thanks goodjob :thankyou: .
You're right, there should be 44 names on the forums' Meet list.

My fault for causing confusion :o . I keep a separate list of names and there are two extras in that tally* - which is why I'd said 4 spaces left :sad6:

* members of a different forum, but well known to myself - and to most of the old hands.

So, only a couple of weeks left and an allowance for 4 pitches.

jimbo75

25-02-2010, 13:31

+ 1 guest please (little bro)..

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
maddave - 1st night - TBC
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

Thanks jimbo

decorum

25-02-2010, 20:10

Count me in (+ guest)

+ 1 guest please (little bro)..

Yup.
I tend to tidy the Meet list every so often. Although extras seem to disappear from the Meet list they remain on my own tally sheet.

WolfCrafter

25-02-2010, 20:29

hey, little bro's coming.. so his not emigrating to the U.S just yet!!:red:

jimbo75

25-02-2010, 20:44

We're not sure? The Embassy is giving him a hard time... Go camping..chop wood.. burn wood.. chill out.. pretend your ray mears.. sorts out most of life's problems! That and the whisky!

WolfCrafter

25-02-2010, 22:19

We're not sure? The Embassy is giving him a hard time... Go camping..chop wood.. burn wood.. chill out.. pretend your ray mears.. sorts out most of life's problems! That and the whisky!

Maybe he shouldn't try going through customs next time wearing a poncho, combats tucked into his socks, with an axe in one hand and a Mora Knife in the other!.. They get a little concerned over there these days!! :BlueTeamE

Andy2112

26-02-2010, 11:00

Just had an email about tickets to the show if anyones going. hth ?

Last chance to save £7!
Get adult tickets to The Outdoors Show for just £11, £7 less than the on door price, when you quote "NEWSLETTER". This offer ends at Midnight on Sunday 28th February

nigeltm

28-02-2010, 15:53

Am I too late to get my name down?

If not it'll be NigelTM and up to 2 guests. If there's no space for the guest, oh dear, what a shame, never mind, as long as I have a space! :)

nigeltm

28-02-2010, 16:00

Andy2112

Any chance you could repost the link for the tickets?

Thanks.

Mesquite

28-02-2010, 16:04

Andy's away apparently but here's the link for tickets to the Outdoor Show

Click Here (http://www.outdoorsshowextra.co.uk/the_show_2010/2010_tickets)

Andy2112

Any chance you could repost the link for the tickets?

Thanks.

nigeltm

28-02-2010, 18:11

Nice one, thanks!

decorum

28-02-2010, 19:38

Two names added. As maddave is (provisionally) down for Thursday night only I'm choosing not to see him in the numbers - so that leaves three spaces. I'll PM those who stated that they'd confirm closer to the date in a few days. This may, or may not, open spaces.

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Bodge
Cliv
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
Indoorsout
Jakata
Jimbo + 1 guest
John Fenna
JoyR
Lostdreamer
maddave - 1st night - TBC
MartinK9
mclark
Mesquite
Muddy Boots
naboo_the_enigma
Nige7Whit
nigeltm
Nolightweight
peasantchurl
Preper
Rychard
Sasquatch
Steve M
Stooboy
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
WolfCrafter
woodspirits
3 spaces remaining

decorum

01-03-2010, 00:28

We've been discussing, off thread, about a canopied area - from what I understand, the canopy is 20' in diameter.

This area will be set aside to those who are doing craft 'stuff' and also to trading (there is no compunction to trade under the canopy).

Unless we decide to set times that area can soley be used for trading there will be a segregating barrier.

As the canopied area will be a working area it would be wise to not pitch too close if you prefer (or need) to 'sleep in' .

It shouldn't need saying, but ...

If you are using something which, by design, should be sharp, pointy, pokey or bludgeony, be aware of your surroundings and others in it - before you need to.

If you are in an area where one or more persons are using things which, by design, should be sharp, pointy, pokey or bludgeony, be aware that you are the softer item and need to take avoiding action - before you need to.

MartinK9

01-03-2010, 04:47

Nice one :)

Twodogs

02-03-2010, 09:22

What are people bringing along to trade?
Im bringing a British Army issue sleeping bag large in good order with bag , (GONE ,,TRADED )

US Army 3 piece moduler sleeping system , you know the one gore tex outer with two inner sleeping bags .(GONE,,TRADED )

who else ?
Twodogs

John Fenna

02-03-2010, 09:35

Knives - some comercial some my own construction
Leatherman Supertool 200
Stainless steel pots for making billies + hobos
Billie sets
Leather pouches
Dragons breath flint and steel sets
Firesteels
Strike-a-lights
Copies of my DIY book
Waterbottles
Crusader cooking system
Warrior cooking system
Gerber Backpax
Snugpak Elite sleeping bag
and some other stuff...if they are not sold/traded at other meets first.....

sasquatch

02-03-2010, 09:45

What are people bringing along to trade?
Im bringing a British Army issue sleeping bag large in good order with bag ,

And

US Army 3 piece moduler sleeping system , you know the one gore tex outer with two inner sleeping bags .

who else ?
Twodogs

Alright Dave, if you still have a spare axe you're willing to let go I'm well up for buying it. If you want to hang on to it that's fine though...

Twodogs

02-03-2010, 10:12

I will pass the axe on to you Tarquin no problem
Twodogs

Davey569

02-03-2010, 10:57

If anyone has a poncho liner they would part with Ill take it. :)

Twodogs

02-03-2010, 11:48

I bet you will Dave...
Twodogs

mclark

02-03-2010, 12:36

What are people bringing along to trade?
Im bringing a British Army issue sleeping bag large in good order with bag ,

And

US Army 3 piece moduler sleeping system , you know the one gore tex outer with two inner sleeping bags .

who else ?
Twodogs

how much are you wanting for the british army sleeping bag?

MartinK9

02-03-2010, 12:49

Brit army DPM and Desert trousers and shirts
Brit Army boots varying sizes
Couple of knives
58 Ptn water bottles
bits and bobs

WolfCrafter

02-03-2010, 14:29

Bits of Flint
&
Bobs of Flint

Odds of Flint
&
Sods of Flint

sasquatch

02-03-2010, 14:40

I will pass the axe on to you Tarquin no problem
Twodogs

Thanks Steve!!!

Andy2112

02-03-2010, 16:02

DPM bivvi bag issue (maybe up for sale) A1 condition.
Brass and wood lock knife
Boot knife
ali torch
issue extreme weather goretex dpm over mittens, brand new
Mountain Hardwear Lamina 32 doss bag. (maybe up for sale)
Water bladder with hose and mouth piece 1.5 or 2 ltr, can't remember which.
Figure of 8.
DD Hammocks T shirt.xl brand new
DPM waterproof trousers, not goretex.
Brand new brushed chrome Zippo lighter (boxed)

Andy2112

02-03-2010, 16:04

Bits of Flint
&
Bobs of Flint

Odds of Flint
&
Sods of Flint

Lol, got any flint by any chance ?:lmao: :D

TinkyPete

02-03-2010, 23:17

I am bring some light sticks, some flint bits for fire kits etc, couple of new rat packs and a few other things got to see what I can fit in the car :)

Mesquite

02-03-2010, 23:26

I'm bringing a Highlander 33ltr backpack, french messenger pouch and an original swiss army sigg bottle with cup to sell.

Lurch

02-03-2010, 23:31

Oooo, I don't think I've got myself down for this!
Friday and Saturday.

MartinK9

02-03-2010, 23:43

Oooo, I don't think I've got myself down for this!
Friday and Saturday.

Just in time too:D

Bodge

03-03-2010, 00:02

Just had an invite to a birthday party of a good friend I don't see enough of, so with much disapointment I must cross myself off the attendee list. I may try to pop down on the Thursday night and leave early Sat morning but only if I have no work on.:dunno:

If you could amend the list please Phil I dont want to copy and paste it incase you miss it (I don't think you would miss it though:))
I hope to get to the meet even if for a short while.

Rychard

03-03-2010, 00:06

can some one let me know what the fourm is for the w/end do we turn up pay at recepction :confused: or meet up and pay as a group ???????? i will be there friday lunch time ish for the two nights

Bodge

03-03-2010, 00:11

can some one let me know what the fourm is for the w/end do we turn up pay at recepction :confused: or meet up and pay as a group ???????? i will be there friday lunch time ish for the two nights

Just turn up head into the woods and bump into Decorum and pay him your fees. Check out the map of the site to find the rough area you need to make for.

hth:)

decorum

03-03-2010, 00:54

... with much disapointment I must cross myself off the attendee list. I may try to pop down on the Thursday night and leave early Sat morning but only if I have no work on.:dunno: ...

It'll be a pity if you're not able to make - real life is more important though. Thanks for letting me know.

decorum

03-03-2010, 01:17

Oooo, I don't think I've got myself down for this!
Friday and Saturday.

And added - Mind you, as you're the bod who's at least partly responsible for this Meet, I may have had to let you in if we'd hit the limit :lmao: .

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Firecrest
Hairy Growler
Hedgerow pete
Hogstable
Humpback
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
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

2 places remaining

Mesquite

03-03-2010, 07:43

So who's coming down on the Thursday?

John Fenna

03-03-2010, 08:51

Well - me and dr Jones will be there!

sasquatch

03-03-2010, 09:47

So who's coming down on the Thursday?

I'll be heading up there about half 5 due to work. Got the Friday booked off though. Is Gary not coming down for this one Steve?

Whittler Kev

03-03-2010, 12:12

Some new blades I've made, and some other bits and bobs

Mesquite

03-03-2010, 17:55

Well - me and dr Jones will be there!

LOL, I'll be there as well :)

I'll be heading up there about half 5 due to work. Got the Friday booked off though. Is Gary not coming down for this one Steve?

I don't think so Chad. Last I heard from Gary was he had a very busy month work wise.

Rychard

03-03-2010, 20:46

thanks for leting me know should be ok now hope to be down late lunch time friday :You_Rock_

stooboy

03-03-2010, 21:56

So who's coming down on the Thursday?

I aim to be there for 4ish with andybysea depending on traffic, be good to chill out after a long drive and goto the show on Friday,

I got the tickets on the £11 deal on here, and they arrived today, looking forward to it.

Humpback

03-03-2010, 22:03

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
Dave53
Davey569
decorum
Dookie
dr jones
drewdunnrespect
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
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev TBC
WolfCrafter
woodspirits

Can't be certain to make this one so my space now available.
Alan

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 03:45

So who's coming down on the Thursday?

Yep count me in as well. :)

WolfCrafter

04-03-2010, 06:00

So who's coming down on the Thursday?

Yep!.. Ill be turning in the gate at 3:58.. :rolleyes: it takes a whole 2 mins to get down the drive you know!! :drive:

WolfCrafter

04-03-2010, 06:09

Talking of times.. dont forget guys & girls, Sunday March 28th the clocks go forward an hour from GMT to BST.. so dont be late back to work Monday! :sleeping: (sorry for mentioning work!)

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 06:22

Talking of times.. dont forget guys & girls, Sunday March 28th the clocks go forward an hour from GMT to BST.. so dont be late back to work Monday! :sleeping: (sorry for mentioning work!)

Work? :D :pokenest:

WolfCrafter

04-03-2010, 07:55

you know.. that thing we do for 'Groats'.. to by the Grog with!!

Work? :D :pokenest:

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 09:10

you know.. that thing we do for 'Groats'.. to by the Grog with!!

Nope, still lost me :D :red:

PREPER

04-03-2010, 10:35

Work is that place that gives you beer tokens with the queens head on!

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

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 10:50

Work is that place that gives you beer tokens with the queens head on!

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

Nope, still lost, I get the "beer tokens with the queens head on!" bit, but
lost on the "work" bit:D

drewdunnrespect

04-03-2010, 10:50

hiyer guys unfortunatly i am going to have to be removed from the list due to work commitments thanks anyways drew

John Fenna

04-03-2010, 10:52

Nah - that is "Post Office Giro" to many

"Work" - the evil that the few face so that the many can be scrounging dole-bludgers (not counting the genuinely needy here!). One of the harsh realities of life.
" When the going gets tough - the tough go to work"
"When all other sources of revenue dry up - try working!"

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 10:56

Twodogs

04-03-2010, 11:19

Hes dropped out and walks the earth like Cain ...

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 11:24

Hes dropped out and walks the earth like Cain ...

Got the scars from lifting the pots; but the tissue paper walk eludes me :lmao:

Andy2112

04-03-2010, 11:28

Got the scars from lifting the pots; but the tissue paper walk eludes me :lmao:

Charmin, it's the future for bears, lol.:red:

John Fenna

04-03-2010, 11:30

Or a pension; meaning that someone no longer needs to work:rolleyes:

Pension - I have heard tell of they...but by the time I get to pensionable age the funds will have dried up completely!
You dont get a jobs pension from being self unemployed......

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 11:39

Pension - I have heard tell of they...but by the time I get to pensionable age the funds will have dried up completely!
You dont get a jobs pension from being self unemployed......

Yep, one of the good things the Military does:)

Same here John, they'll keep moving the posts:eek:

MartinK9

04-03-2010, 11:39

Charmin, it's the future for bears, lol.:red:

I'll give it a go:lmao::lmao:

PREPER

04-03-2010, 14:12

Definition of work:

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity;

Is bushcraft work then?

PREPER........ :)

P.S. Should I should be working instead of typing this :confused:

TinkyPete

04-03-2010, 18:10

No...

Bushcraft = LIFE

Work = Evil

LIFE = Good

The eternal problem of Good vs Evil

MartinK9

07-03-2010, 06:45

Whittler Kev

07-03-2010, 11:02

Back on track :D

Meet list:

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
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
Thoth
TinkyPete TBC
Twodogs
Whittler Kev - Saturday PM
WolfCrafter
woodspirits
goodjobWell organised Dudes. I will be coming Saturday PM after a quick trip to the NEC with the Son in Law. Not camping though as our local (Cambridgeshire) group has a meet the same weekend, at Little Abbington Scout Camp, near Cambridge.
I'll bring a few homemade blades including some draw, spoon and whittler knives if I can get them finished in time to swap/sell/trade/what have you if thats OK? See what else I can rustle up as well. May have a few drawstring bags

decorum

07-03-2010, 20:03

... I'll bring a few homemade blades including some draw, spoon and whittler knives if I can get them finished in time to swap/sell/trade/what have you if thats OK? See what else I can rustle up as well. May have a few drawstring bags

Not a problem :cool: .

... I will be coming Saturday PM after a quick trip to the NEC with the Son in Law. Not camping though as our local (Cambridgeshire) group has a meet the same weekend, ...

As you're visiting and not staying over night I've dropped you off the Meet list - it frees up a space if someone needs it. Thanks for mentioning it goodjob .

Meet list:
4 spaces remaining

Addo
Andy2112
andybysea
Aragorn
Beamdune
Cliv
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

woodspirits

07-03-2010, 23:43

hi decorum would it be ok bring one other with me for friday/saturday night?

WolfCrafter

08-03-2010, 01:08

Hi Decorum, as Whittlerkev Re 'Camb meet' stated..
Me and Badgeringtim are organising the Cambridgeshire Bushcrafters into shape along the same lines as the respectible Rough Close site, it's our first ever meet (Little Abington), and as such I can't miss it! Anyway, the only free date asap was the same weekend as yours! (in future we will try not to make them clash!)
As I've already booked the time off, and want my week to be a Bushcraft bonanza, I'd still like to come over for Thurs/Fri nights (Dont wana miss you guys!) but I'll be departing early sat to rush over for the 'kickoff first ever meet of the Camb group'.. I hope it doesn't inconvenience you.. Point is, will this pos free up a position for a weekender spot only person?? (or would you rather me not come at all, being a traitor en all!)

I'll still be there for trading flint bits and bobs, odds and sods thurs/Fri!..But Jimbo.. You'll have to get someone else to spoon you sat night I'm afraid! :)

Muddy Boots

08-03-2010, 10:46

Phil,

I have got a bag of army surplus that i could do with bringing along to sell / trade. Its mainly shirts, a jacket or two and a few other odds and sods.

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?

If you want me to bring both along send me a PM and I'll pack them for the trip.

Not long now lads.

I could list all the gear I am bringing but it might be easier to to bring it along and offer it on a first come first serve basis if anyone is interested.

Hope this is ok?

decorum

08-03-2010, 20:30

hi decorum would it be ok bring one other with me for friday/saturday night?

Not a problem - have a read through of the threads' initial post though ;) .

Twodogs

08-03-2010, 20:31

not long now ....

decorum

08-03-2010, 20:57

... Me and Badgeringtim are organising the Cambridgeshire Bushcrafters ... it's our first ever meet ... I can't miss it! ...

:cool:

... As I've already booked the time off, and want my week to be a Bushcraft bonanza, I'd still like to come over for Thurs/Fri nights ... but I'll be departing early sat ...

Not a problem, go for it :D .

... I hope it doesn't inconvenience you..
Not an inconvenience at all old boy. At the end of the day you're helping to both extend folks chances to get to a Meet and also widening the choice of different grounds goodjob . It's also appreciated that folk mention that they either can't make it or, as in your case, that the situation has changed goodjob .

... will this pos free up a position for a weekender spot only person?? ...

Using K.I.S.S, the list will stay at 50 (plus extras).
When all is said and done, it's likely that we'll get between 66 and 75% of those on the list attending - but I'm not in a position to up the numbers so that we get 50 attending (if that makes sense :confused:). TBH, I don't want to go down the route of splitting down the available spaces for each night.

... (or would you rather me not come at all, being a traitor en all!) ...

:lmao: daft burger :lmao:

Mesquite

08-03-2010, 21:07

not long now ....

Nope... not long at all (http://countdown.onlineclock.net/):D

decorum

08-03-2010, 21:13

... I have got a bag of army surplus that i could do with bringing along to sell / trade. Its mainly shirts, a jacket or two and a few other odds and sods...

Bring 'em along :cool: .

... I was thinking about bringing a large camp table to put it on ...

If you want to bring a table, no problem.

... 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? ...

Again, if you want to bring an extra table, no problem - you could even attempt to rent space on it :D :lmao: .

... If you want me to bring both along send me a PM and I'll pack them for the trip...

Nah, I'll stick the answer here (see the above response) - it's quicker and easier :D .

... I could list all the gear I am bringing but it might be easier to to bring it along and offer it on a first come first serve basis if anyone is interested...

It's probably better to mention the type of thing(s) rather than do a full list :D. That way the thread doesn't end up as a stream of names and trade/sale lists.