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Nightwalker
04-10-2009, 17:20
NaturalBushcraft Meet at Woodland Valley, Ladock, Cornwall.
Sat 24th, Sun 25th, Mon 26th October 2009
- All ages & new-comers are very welcome
- Dogs allowed, but have to be controlled at all times (nearby farmer has a reputation for shooting at them!)
- Costs: £5 Per Person Per Night or £2.50 each-day for day-visitors. This purely covers your own rent which is paid to the landowner (NaturalBushcraft takes no money for these events).
As always we welcome all new-comers to join us in this friendly atmosphere of likeminded Bushcraft people, sharing knowledge, skills and good-times as freely as posible. There's no set demonstrations or classes, yet there will still be tons to learn like Fire by Friction (Firebows), cooking bannock, making pot hangers, all are encouraged to join in if they wish to and I will bring along spare kit for people to use.
There is a 'Doodle' where you can put your name down and see who else is coming, check-out the Doodle on the NaturalBushcraft events page here (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/events#NaturalBushcraft-WV-24th-26th-Oct).
Nightwalker
04-10-2009, 17:23
We would very much like to see some new faces (aswell as the old ones too!). The local clan is a friendly bunch, the previous meets have been great fun, so please see if you can make it, it'll be great to see you all there!
Chris the Cat
04-10-2009, 21:12
Sounds good sir!
May I come along?
My best.
Chris.
Asa Samuel
04-10-2009, 21:31
Argh, gonna have to miss this one too, my parents are coming down to stay. I'll make it to a meet one day!
Should be able to make this one Ash :)
It'd be great to see you there Chris, but I warn ya thar'll be witchcraft happnin' ;)
Jaysurfer
05-10-2009, 13:24
Ooh Can i come? + dog
Nightwalker
05-10-2009, 16:04
Yeah sure! You can all come!.. Just visit here (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/events#NaturalBushcraft-WV-24th-26th-Oct) and put your name down on the Doodle to say which days you can make. Not so sure about Chris the Cat, heard strange reports about'e from Dave Budd's gathering that none dare speak of? :confused: Of course you can come :p It'll be good to meet new characters I still haven't met with properly yet.
Would love to join you Ash but I'm heading north that weekend, have a good one :)
Chris the Cat
05-10-2009, 18:59
Hey! I thought what went on in the woods stayed in the woods!!
(I was led astray,birch sap vodka and mead!)
That would be great,thanks.
C da C.
Just wondering if it's worth doing a facebook event for this too Ash? There's a few of the old hats I've not seen on the forums for a while, it might be worth getting the word out, the'll not get an alert for this thread as it's a new one.
Hey Justin, there is a post on the Westcounty Bushcrafters Facebook group.
Really looking forward to this meet. :) It'll be great to see new faces and meet up with older ones again. :)
Martin
Duplicate post for some reason???
Oi who you lot calling old! Should be able to make this one chaps! Let the mead flow like mighty river, chris try and behave! :D
Nightwalker
06-10-2009, 19:00
Just wondering if it's worth doing a facebook event for this too Ash? There's a few of the old hats I've not seen on the forums for a while, it might be worth getting the word out, the'll not get an alert for this thread as it's a new one.Think your right, someone give AndyRAF a shout, need to catch up with him again :) Im no Facebook whore like yourself Justin, any chance you could spread the word around a bit?
Think your right, someone give AndyRAF a shout, need to catch up with him again :) Im no Facebook whore like yourself Justin, any chance you could spread the word around a bit?
No problems bud, will start whoring directly :D
Chris the Cat
06-10-2009, 19:53
You Cats are crazy! ('tiz witchcraft I tell ye!)
Where do I meet y'all? Coming from Minehead,Somerset
C da C.
You Cats are crazy! ('tiz witchcraft I tell ye!)
Where do I meet y'all? Coming from Minehead,Somerset
C da C.
You'll find all the directions at www.woodlandvalley.co.uk Chris. :D
Chris the Cat
06-10-2009, 21:20
Thanks mate!
C da C.
smallholder
06-10-2009, 21:35
Sounds like some fun, i think i should be able to make it.
I'm desperate to make this one, miss you guys! I'm up in welsh wales now so it may be a bit of a mission, but if I do make it, I should potentially be bringing two others. Steve may not make it, depends if he's taking a Trueways course or not :(
Nightwalker
14-10-2009, 18:52
Hi Folks,
Now I know this is a bit geeky but we're trying some new!.. a pre-virtual meet! :slap:
No honestly, for all those who think they may attend the meet we are trying to get as many of you as we can to hook up in the NaturalBushcraft Chatroom around 8pm on Mon 18th. We thought it'd be fun to discuss what we might get up to on the day, creating ideas allowing people to think what they might bring to show and share. So, if your free for a while on Monday evening, drop by the Chatroom at 8pm for a laugh. You can get to the chatroom by choosing it from the menu on NaturalBushcraft (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/). More info about the virtual-meet on the events-page: http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/events#NaturalBushcraft-WV-24th-26th-Oct
Speak to you all soon!
Chris the Cat
14-10-2009, 19:29
Will give that a go Ashley!
I am a ground dweller,so am I ok under a tarp?
Do not have a hammock (but thinking of giving one a go sometime!)
My best.
Chris.
Chris the Cat
14-10-2009, 19:31
P.s,anyone fancy PMing me their mob. no. in case I get lost driving down?
Cheers.
C da C
Nightwalker
14-10-2009, 20:22
Will give that a go Ashley!
I am a ground dweller,so am I ok under a tarp?
Do not have a hammock (but thinking of giving one a go sometime!)
My best.
Chris.Chris, you'll be fine ground-dwelling there. Its also suitable for Hammocks and if you like I can bring a spare one for you to try? Just let me know and I'll be more than happy to lend you a hammock.
As for a mob no. im sure Martin (Saint) will drop you his, im sure he knows the roads round that way better than I and im notorious for not having my phone on me whilst in the woods.
Speak to you Monday evening bud :)
Chris the Cat
14-10-2009, 21:02
Thanks mate,a go in a hammock would be great!! (First time!)
If it is not too much trouble,then yes please!!
So tarp and sleeping bag,how about a mat?
Thanks again.
Chris.
Nightwalker
14-10-2009, 21:10
Yeah I was just gona recommend a roll-mat. The evenings are getting a lot nippier now and it can get chilly on the underside of a hammock, so a roll-mat would still be advised.
Chris the Cat
14-10-2009, 21:22
Will do,thanks again.
Chris.
Asa Samuel
14-10-2009, 21:34
Really wish I was coming :( Can't you delay it a week? :D
Nightwalker
14-10-2009, 21:47
Really wish I was coming :( Can't you delay it a week? :D Unfortunately not, don't worry there will be others! :)
Nightwalker
19-10-2009, 18:51
Reminder to all those who are coming...
Meeting tonight (19/10/09) 8pm in the NaturalBushcraft Chatroom (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/chat/flashchat.php) to discuss the Bushmeet coming this weekend, Sat, Sun & Monday. Just to discuss what we might get up to and get ideas on what kit to bring and share etc. If you haven't got an account already, signup at NaturalBushcraft and choose Chatroom from the menu.
See you all there. :grouphug:
Reminder to all those who are coming...
Meeting tonight (19/10/09) 8pm in the NaturalBushcraft Chatroom (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/chat/flashchat.php) to discuss the Bushmeet coming this weekend, Sat, Sun & Monday. Just to discuss what we might get up to and get ideas on what kit to bring and share etc. If you haven't got an account already, signup at NaturalBushcraft and choose Chatroom from the menu.
See you all there. :grouphug:
I'll be there Ash, look forward to speaking then. :)
Martin
Chris the Cat
23-10-2009, 08:59
See y'all tomorrow you Cats!
C da C.
Do we know which end of the woods we are yet guys?
Nightwalker
23-10-2009, 12:45
Do we know which end of the woods we are yet guys?Yeah, we'll be in the SE corner of Woodland (near the lake). However we'll be meeting up in the Woodland Valley carpark for 10am and no doubt walk down as a group. :) No problem if you cant make it for 10am as of course your all welcome any time.
See y'all tomorrow you Cats!
C da C.
Miaoww pussy cat miaoww!!!
See ya tomorrow!!
Martin
Nightwalker
26-10-2009, 20:08
Thanks to everyone who came, you made it a wonderful and funny few days.
We had a few crazy cats and some epic cooking feats, there was a lot of communal cooking... sweet-chestnuts roasting all weekend long, two pork joints, one spit-roast the other steamed in cider in a homemade oven. The biggest bannock you ever did see & an spanish-omelette with hen-of-the-woods, nettles, potatoes etc.
People had a go at Friction Fire lighting & alternative methods, wild-foods, making natural-cordage, fishing, excessive cooking, drinking and laziness. A very enjoyable time, thanks all.
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Entire Photo Gallery Here: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ashleycawley/NaturalBushcraftBushmeet#
Videos Coming Soon at: www.NaturalBushcraft.co.uk (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/)
See, I told you not much bushcraft went on. ;)
Thanks for a great weekend mate. These just get better and better.
Martin
Chris the Cat
26-10-2009, 20:18
One of the best times ever,with some TOP Cats!
What a larf!!
Thanks for the loan of the hammock Ash!
And so far,no dodgy pics of me!
I had a great time.
Thanks again.
Asa Samuel
27-10-2009, 19:18
When's the next one? :(
Nightwalker
28-10-2009, 07:51
When's the next one? :(Near Christmas I think.
I heard rumours that there might be one going down at Dave Budd's place between now and then.
Nightwalker
13-11-2009, 22:34
The video of the Autumn Meet is now ready!...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRGgRql5Abo
Let me know what you think! :Thinkingo
bushwacker bob
13-11-2009, 23:40
That was a cool vid. Good to see Mr Pickett still has the bowdrill down to a fine art.
The beer can whistle was a novelty I'd not seen before.
Nightwalker
14-11-2009, 13:07
...The beer can whistle was a novelty I'd not seen before.
A full video/tutorial on how to make that whistle can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDPKTJyPmEw