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woodspirits
11-03-2010, 23:42
hi all, :)
just a little heads up to a piece woodland im looking at with a view to opening it up to your good selves. im currently still at the talking stage with the farmer, but its looking hopefull. he and his brother are discussing it over the next couple of days and i will know one way or the other soon.
MartinK9
12-03-2010, 07:23
Great news, always good to hear of new locations. :)
TinkyPete
12-03-2010, 09:35
nice one always good to hear I hope it works out.
sasquatch
12-03-2010, 13:22
Good luck with that, it's always nice to have options open! Hope you get a good result...
Andy2112
12-03-2010, 13:29
Good man. ;)
Is it pretty local Woodspirits ?
phill_ue
12-03-2010, 13:30
Very generous of you, but remember that if one person screws it up, you may lose your own permission completely. It sounds selfish, but you've put the work in and you should benefit from it before others. Be careful who you invite along and keep it small to start with would be my advise. ;)
Andy2112
12-03-2010, 13:47
Very generous of you, but remember that if one person screws it up, you may lose your own permission completely. It sounds selfish, but you've put the work in and you should benefit from it before others. Be careful who you invite along and keep it small to start with would be my advise. ;)
Looking at the list of posters it appears we are all seasoned bushcrafters:rolleyes: on there. Wise words there though Phill_ue.
phill_ue
12-03-2010, 14:03
Looking at the list of posters it appears we are all seasoned bushcrafters:rolleyes: on there. Wise words there though Phill_ue.
Indeed Andy, the last thing you want is somebody popping along and seeing the small communal fire, exclaiming loudly "Call yourself a bushcrafter?!" and launching a few giant logs on!
;)
Andy2112
12-03-2010, 14:13
Indeed Andy, the last thing you want is somebody popping along and seeing the small communal fire, exclaiming loudly "Call yourself a bushcrafter?!" and launching a few giant logs on!
;)
Yeah too true mate, mind you, some like a nice white mans fire when shooting off with the ammo. Scaramanga used to stoke the fire nice and proper a while back.:rolleyes:;)
phill_ue
12-03-2010, 14:15
Yeah too true mate, mind you, some like a nice white mans fire when shooting off with the ammo. Scaramanga used to stoke the fire nice and proper a while back.:rolleyes:;)
Stoking the fire is something I find quite relaxing! A good bed of embers is perfect for cooking on, but a certain amount of stoking is required!
;)
woodspirits
12-03-2010, 18:35
hi andy, yes its quite local, only about 15mins from rc!, i appreciate your concern phill, i do have other pockets of woodland i use but i thought this one would be good for a larger gathering, and giving the average age of guys here (and gals) to be around 38ish im sure they would behave in the best spirit of our hobby :)
phill_ue
12-03-2010, 18:38
hi andy, yes its quite local, only about 15mins from rc!, i appreciate your concern phill, i do have other pockets of woodland i use but i thought this one would be good for a larger gathering, and giving the average age of guys here (and gals) to be around 38ish im sure they would behave in the best spirit of our hobby :)
It's all cool, I seem to remember somebody mentioning how a member here had a permission revoked as somebody else had gone behind their back and mentioned public liability to the land owner. I just want to ensure you don't suffer due to somebody elses' selfish actions.
woodspirits
18-03-2010, 22:02
hiya, well it seems like i have a goer here :) owner spoke to me today and apologised for the delay, it seems this new high speed rail link is cutting his farm in two! (in about 15yrs) so he had other things on his mind.
its not a huge wood, about 23 acres of decidious trees with a healthy understory. hasnt been touched in years so plenty of dead wood/ windfall, he's ok with fires with the usual precautions and of course leave the wood as you found it.
like most farms that i have been associated with in my business, alas many have fell to office conversions and other non farming activities, this one is no exeption and to that end i have negotiated a fee of £4 a night per head. for that you get exclusive use of the wood for any negotiated dates, secure on site parking within a gated farmyard with cameras, and use of a water standpipe. there are at the moment no other facilities available, but i have spotted a fully functioning portable welfare suite, hmm leave that with me, so dust off those folding army shovels ! :) location? its about ten minutes from j9 m42.
so there you have it, if anybody is interested sing out and i can set a date sometime in april hopefully.
steve
MartinK9
18-03-2010, 22:05
Steve, That is fantastic news. goodjob
Thankyou for all your efforts in organising this. :You_Rock_
Oh, and Yes Please:D
Mesquite
18-03-2010, 22:10
Steve, That is fantastic news. goodjob
Thankyou for all your efforts in organising this. :You_Rock_
Oh, and Yes Please:D
I'll second that :You_Rock_
MartinK9
Mesquite
Great news, and thanks. I might be able to pop down at some point.
Well done Steve, great news
Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss.
This sounds great! Would love to come!!:D
MartinK9
18-03-2010, 23:07
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
woodspirits
18-03-2010, 23:41
thanks for the list martink9, theres a lot more potential to this venture than that outlined, currently talking to local business bods, we will benefit, best leave that untill rc next week.
Andy2112
19-03-2010, 10:40
You are a gentleman Steve, i'm up for a meet as long as it's well after the bank holidays next month.
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
sasquatch
19-03-2010, 11:56
Yes please! There's a shortage of places like this, good on you for getting it cleared with the farmer and sharing the benefits with us lot! Cheers fella
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
woodspirits
19-03-2010, 21:03
thanks for your support :D i happened to be passing north wood today (well, sort of) and took the opportunity to give you a better idea of whats on offer. map ref' SP19038 95694 just off the A4091 opposite the belfry warwickshire, its a bit pic' heavy. :)
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/033.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/001.jpg
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http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/027.jpg
and one of two no go areas personal to the farmer
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/031.jpg
Mesquite
19-03-2010, 21:06
That's a lovely looking wood Steve.
MartinK9
19-03-2010, 21:24
Steve, lovely pictures, looks like a great site.:)
Just had a nosey on Google Earth :red:
byfield lad
19-03-2010, 21:28
I would love to join in especially as its just down the road for me. Subject to dates etc. Would be great to meet up with some fellow members.
Many thanks Steve
Andrew
MartinK9
19-03-2010, 21:45
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
sasquatch
19-03-2010, 22:06
Looks great, and it'll look even better in a few weeks now. Roll on spring! Thanks again Woodspirits for going above and beyond. My hat goes off to people like you and Decorum and everyone that helps out behind the scenes to give us the opportunity to do our thing. Enough bumming for now but it is appreciated!
woodspirits
19-03-2010, 22:24
hey sasquatch, :) im always on the lookout not only for myself but for you guys too, now will you stop bowing at the ankles? its embarrassing! :lmao: (just kidding)
sasquatch
20-03-2010, 11:26
I've been trying to find permission for the last 2 years, so far I've managed one small piece with NO trees. No complaints but it's nothing like sitting in the woods. That's why I think these venues others manage to sort are so important, it gives us somewhere to go and do our thing.
I never thought I'd get into these meets but I had a go and met some great people. Now I try to get to as many as possible. Looking forward to getting out next week, it's been too long! Spring is on it's way and this is my favorite time of year to get out, happy days! The possibility of having meets at two locations this year is like a dream come true. From the pics I've seen and the list of interested people I reckon you're onto another winner...
woodspirits
20-03-2010, 12:02
hiya sas, yep i feel the same way spring is an amazing time of year, cant wait to get out in the woods and share nature rubbing its eyes!
well if all goes ok with this site it could well be a monthly venue given enough interest, we'll see :)
that looks really good and its only just down the road from me =] maybe when i learn to drive i can come over and meet some of you and gather some morsels of knowledge
woodspirits
20-03-2010, 22:18
hey domevs, your only a hop away! dont let transport be an obstacle :)
TinkyPete
21-03-2010, 10:50
I certainly wood be interested too.
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
TinkyPete
Looks an awesome site Woodspirits, I am subjected to dates as work is going to busy for me after april, but I would certianly like to come.
Thanks for your hard work Looks like a great site
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
TinkyPete
Cliv
Davey569
22-03-2010, 13:51
Im up for this one, thanks for sorting it out woodspirits. :)
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
TinkyPete
Cliv
Davey569
Muddy Boots
22-03-2010, 15:13
[QUOTE=Davey569;663652]Im up for this one, thanks for sorting it out woodspirits. :)
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
TinkyPete
Cliv
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Awesome mate if it is an open invite I would love to come along as well. Again right on my door step and the wood looks fantastic
woodspirits
22-03-2010, 16:59
no problem muddy, more than welcome :)
nolightweight
22-03-2010, 17:44
Fine looking spot. I'd be up for a meet there as and when.
goodjob
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
TinkyPete
Cliv
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Nolightweight
woodspirits
22-03-2010, 20:32
just spoke to the farmer, for those who may be a little aghast at digging their own er... bog, guess whos got a key to the ensuite on wheels...? :)
MartinK9
22-03-2010, 20:34
just spoke to the farmer, for those who may be a little aghast at digging their own er... bog, guess whos got a key to the ensuite on wheels...? :)
Things just get better and better:lmao:
hi woodspirits are you open to letting a little old welsh man come and visit if the dates are appropriate cos them woods look good ,mostly pine in the welsh valleys by me
regards dave
woodspirits
23-03-2010, 01:07
hiya dave, plenty of room glad to have you here.
looks good, count me in, if there's any clearing work etc needed i don't mind a bit of hard work.
Heyho ,
Can't make a meet in April , but if it's going to be a regular thing I'd love to turn up and put some faces to names . So maybe next time . Have to look at a map but reckon I can bus then walk to there .
Cheers til then ,
Trev .
woodspirits
23-03-2010, 23:30
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
TinkyPete
Cliv
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Nolightweight
dave53
aragorn
Can I register an interest please - depending on dates
Woodspirits
MartinK9
Mesquite
addo - pop down at some point
Shewie - Count me in although I'll need to check dates and passes out from the boss
Twodogs
jimbo75
Andy2112
Sasquatch
byfield lad
TinkyPete
Cliv
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Nolightweight
dave53
aragorn
Elines (?dates)
woodspirits
24-03-2010, 20:34
hiya
to avoid any confusion im going to ask a mod to close this thread (thanks toddy) and anyone whos still interested to go to the north wood meet and add their name to a new list.