north wood meet

[woodspirits]

hi all :) (continuing from 'possible new venue')

well i finally have some dates for our first meet at north wood, apart from being a bit too soon after the rough close meet the farmer still has a gas gun installed in the wood, and will have for a few weeks yet due to the plague of pigeons! so april is out.

the dates i have liased on are friday, saturday and sunday the 7th-8th and 9th of may.

as i mentioned in an earlier post, i have obtained permission to use a nearby toilet facility. we can also drive down to the wood to unload kit then park in the designated area, which incidentaly is where the standpipe is and the toilet block. all will become clear on arrival :D

im sure i shouldnt have to mention good housekeeping to you, but im going to anyway. :(
were here on trial so it really is a case of leaving no junk / firescars etc. the only thing we should leave is a good impression, this is a private site, a farmer who i know and who has trusted me. im going to be blunt here, anyone who jeopardises this goodwill will be asked to leave. individual fires are allowed off the ground, there is plenty of windfall and some standing (usual precautions apply) live wood is to be left untouched. under 18s to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, guests or minors will be the responsibility of the person who bought them, a small section on the approach to north wood is sssi, this will be marked and out of bounds as will a small area adjacent to it which is personal to the farmer. ok happy head back on! :)

fees are a reasonable £4 per head per night, access on friday is from 1700, for security reasons the electronic gates will be closed overnight (i will find out times) location is opposite the belfry golf club on the A4091, map ref' SP19038 95694 (see 'wheres the path' website) for those arriving early there is a large layby opposite the entrance, which is 'middleton house farm'.

well thats it for now, any questions just sing out :)

steve

[MartinK9]

Many thanks again Steve



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MartinK9

[nolightweight]

Excellent Steve. Many thanks for your efforts.

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MartinK9
Nolightweight

[Twodogs]

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MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs

[jimbo75]

Sounds excellent... just need a permission slip from SHMBO:lmao:


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Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75

[Wayland]

Sounds like a good spot and I'm working in the area Thurs / Fri so I'll see you Fri evening.

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MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland

[woodspirits]

oh and for those who havnt seen...:D

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/004.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/009.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/010.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/013.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/015.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/018.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/020.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/021.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/024.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood/026.jpg
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

[Cliv]

Count me in looks good

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MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv

[Andy2112]

Thanks for arranging this Steve.:cool:

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112

[Shewie]

Great stuff Steve

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)

[sasquatch]

Yes please, if I can't make it for some reason I'll let you know...


Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch

[Muddy Boots]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots

I will check dates but would love to go.

many thanks

[Davey569]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569

Not for deffinate yet as I have some work coming up. But Ill let you know. :)

[TinkyPete]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete

Just checked work schedule and it looks like I will be able to make the Saturday and Sunday and if I am lucky friday night but still awaiting confirmation on that one. :)

Cheers Steve for sorting this place for out for a meet it looks outstanding :)

[Shewie]

Just out of interest, why is this a sticky ?

[Toddy]

'cos it's easier to find :)
However, once the event is bye it will be unstickied.

I found it easier to do it this way when I organised the last big Scottish meet up. It just kept it obvious for a little while.

cheers,
M

[Shewie]

Good thinking Batman :)

[Mesquite]

Just been able to get online to get my name down for this

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
Mesquite

[mclark]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
Mesquite
mclark

[Mesquite]

The little wifey has just informed me that this particular weekend is her turn to go away line prancing so I'm going to have to bow out :(

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark

[MartinK9]

The little wifey has just informed me that this particular weekend is her turn to go away line prancing so I'm going to have to bow out :(

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark

Shame that mate, maybe next time? :)

[firecrest]

Ill try me best to get down, but I cant say yet if im able to ;)

[woodspirits]

thanks for all those on the list, and to those who hopefully will make it, should be a good weekend :D

[MartinK9]

Those with a Prat Nav - the postcode for the Hotel is : B76 9PR

[Trev]

Heyho ,
I can hopefully make it , still got a couple of brownie points to earn but got some romantics in the pipeline :)

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev



Cheers

[woodspirits]

well sacrifices have to be made... :D

[MartinK9]

Steve has asked me to add this overview:

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/9696/northwood.jpg

[Mesquite]

Shame that mate, maybe next time? :)

I really hope so.

I'm paying :eek: for her weekend away so it ought to stand me in good stead for future meets. Mind you I can't complain as I've managed at least 1 weekend away a month since last October so I suppose she's allowed a couple a year :D

[Muddy Boots]

Looks like my plans have changed again so hopefully will be up for this one now.

Whoop whoop.

[shaggystu]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)

cheers

stuart

[woodspirits]

you trying your new hammock muddy? :D

[Muddy Boots]

you trying your new hammock muddy? :D

Watcha fella,

I slept in it at the last meet and it was fantastic. I was massively impressed at how comfortable it was and had a great night sleep. Again many thanks.

I was planning on entering the May triathlon but with only a couple of weeks left there is no way I am going to be anywhere near ready so might as well celebrate that by having a night out in the woods with a great bunch of people.

[MartinK9]

Snip- having a night out in the woods with a great bunch of people.

Where's that Meet then?:pokenest::lmao::lmao:

[Muddy Boots]

Where's that Meet then?:pokenest::lmao::lmao:

Smiley: face grin: roll eyes: LOL:cool

(Still haven't worked how to use them on this forum).

Honestly can't wait I am really looking forward to it. Shat Nav reckons it's about 30 minute poke from here so will be getting there friday afternoon with any luck.

Gotta leave early sunday morning which sucks.

[TinkyPete]

Got some wheels for my box so I may try it out :) other wise I am going to try and have just the one bag :) see how that goes.....(just looked at the map so may be not)

[Muddy Boots]

I have worked out how to use smilies

:nutkick::aargh4::bigok::notwo rthy

Awesome

[woodspirits]

pete, just bring the lot!, and repeat your sig' mantra fashion :D

muddy just on this first meet i will have to be there to 'lead the way in' as it were, (farmers are naturally suspicious of 'townies' :) ) after that im sure i can get you all in a bit earlier than 5.

[Muddy Boots]

pete, just bring the lot!, and repeat your sig' mantra fashion :D

muddy just on this first meet i will have to be there to 'lead the way in' as it were, (farmers are naturally suspicious of 'townies' :) ) after that im sure i can get you all in a bit earlier than 5.


No worries at all fella; I'm scared of going into the Woods by myself.

It doesn't look far from Sandwell Valley and I know the locals throw crocodiles in there. :eek:

[Andy2112]

It doesn't look far from Sandwell Valley and I know the locals throw crocodiles in there. :eek:

Bring us a croc and the Naughty Corner will cook it, but make it snappy, lol:D

[Muddy Boots]

Bring us a croc and the Naughty Corner will cook it, but make it snappy, lol:D

And no doubt make a range of pouches, belts, shoes and hats with the skin as well fella.

Would make an awesome write up in the fair game section.
:D

[Andy2112]

And no doubt make a range of pouches, belts, shoes and hats with the skin as well fella.

Would make an awesome write up in the fair game section.
:D


Nah mate, not me, i can't even fold a piece of paper in half properly, lol.:D

[PREPER]

I'd like to come along if it's ok, for the Saturday at least.

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

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER

[woodspirits]

welcome preper, :) looking forward to it.

[firecrest]

cant find where it is and how to get there!
Can you run it by me again?

[woodspirits]

hi lindsey :)
location is opposite the belfry golf club on the A4091, map ref' SP19038 95694 (see 'wheres the path' website) for those arriving early there is a large layby opposite the entrance, which is 'middleton house farm'.
its just a mile or so from j9 of the m42, about 4miles from j4 of the m6 and the nearest railway stations are either coleshill or water orton both about 3 miles away.
incidentaly im sure anyone arriving by train could be collected, if no one offers ill do it myself! :)

[decorum]

Lindsey, try here (http://www.magic.gov.uk/website/magic/opener.htm?startTopic=maghabit at&xygridref=419343,295605&startScale=30000). If* I've done the linking properly then North Wood should be in the center of the grid.


* So I can remember later ... Link code was created by creating a book mark.

[Snarf]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf

Gotta bring some youth to the naughty corner ;)

[MartinK9]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf

Gotta bring some youth to the naughty corner ;)

Shame that the ugly quota just tripled too :pokenest::lmao:

[TinkyPete]

ok hope it ok if I bring a few things if people want them......

Rat packs, cylumes, blow tubing, and a large ammo box and a few other things....any requests?

NLW...rat packs got yours already accounted for....

[Twodogs]

Long Blow poker please :D

[TinkyPete]

no probs Cliff

[nolightweight]

Trade has been ordered Pete. Cheers.

I'll happily grab 3 more rat packs though. Any menu; if that's alright?

[TinkyPete]

hoping to have quite a few so should be no prob :)

[woodspirits]

hiya pete, a couple of rat packs please :)

[TinkyPete]

no probs there any particular flavour your after?

[woodspirits]

not fussy eat most things, pasta always a safe bet

[TinkyPete]

ok no probs, put a couple aside for you.

[Jus_like_that]

Hi there, Would it be ok if I tagged along?.....

Just trying to arrange some new kit and would love to try it out!

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that

ATB

Adam

[Davey569]

Rat packs for me please Pete? Not concerned with flavours either. :)

[woodspirits]

welcome aboard jlt :)

[Rychard]

can i put my name down as a poss as need to check the date as i think my cars going to blackpool that w/end WITH OUT ME will confirm asab all the best:hammock: as have one of these to try:confused::thankyou:

[woodspirits]

go ahead rychard, see you there hopefully!

[woodspirits]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Rychard (tbc)
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER

[Rychard]

will do my best to be there hope to confirm dates tomorrow:You_Rock_

[MartinK9]

Not long now

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard

[woodspirits]

wahaay!, blue skies and bluebells hopefully :)

[PREPER]

ok hope it ok if I bring a few things if people want them......

Rat packs, cylumes, blow tubing, and a large ammo box and a few other things....any requests?

NLW...rat packs got yours already accounted for....

Rat packs for me please if you have any left,
PM sent.

Cheers,

PREPER........ :)

[firecrest]

Lindsey, try here (http://www.magic.gov.uk/website/magic/opener.htm?startTopic=maghabit at&xygridref=419343,295605&startScale=30000). If* I've done the linking properly then North Wood should be in the center of the grid.


* So I can remember later ... Link code was created by creating a book mark.
the page doesn't load :-(
I need public transport directions or sod it I'm not going

[PREPER]

the page doesn't load :-(
I need public transport directions or sod it I'm not going

PM sent re directions,

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

[Rychard]

checked dates for this meet up all OK will be able to be there on the fri night. look forward to geting around the :campfire: again and having a good time many thanks goodjob

[woodspirits]

the page doesn't load :-(
I need public transport directions or sod it I'm not going

did i hear a foot stamping? :D see post 45, for anything in particular just ask :confused:

[Wayland]

the page doesn't load :-(
I need public transport directions or sod it I'm not going

I can't help because I'll be coming up from Leicester. :dunno:

[firecrest]

did i hear a foot stamping? :D see post 45, for anything in particular just ask :confused:

yes it was post 45 that made me stamp my feet lol! ( I'm a woman I can do that when I feel like it!)
motorway directions are no good at all as I'll be coming on the train, bus and foot. presumably I'd change at Birmingham , if I come it will be late Friday hopefully I can get a lift from the nearest station as it's about 3 miles away, but not confirming if I'm coming yet, depending on the weather I've found cold weather gear is too much for me to carry on public transport, I'm only a hobbit

[firecrest]

I can't help because I'll be coming up from Leicester. :dunno:
thanks wayland, I'd already realised you were down already. I'll try to remember my Viking metal detector finds this time

[woodspirits]

hiya lindsey, :) if its rail your coming on you will change at new street station for coleshill or water orton. depending on direction you could get off at birmingham international, thereby avoiding b'ham central, either way its not far to retrieve you!
re kit, bring what you can carry, im sure we could supply the rest between us just post a list. eg.

1. spare socks to cushion all the stamping... :D

[MartinK9]

hiya lindsey, :) if its rail your coming on you will change at new street station for coleshill or water orton. depending on direction you could get off at birmingham international, thereby avoiding b'ham central, either way its not far to retrieve you!
re kit, bring what you can carry, im sure we could supply the rest between us just post a list. eg.

1. spare socks to cushion all the stamping... :D

:lmao::pokenest:

2. A corner and a teddy bear, for use of:D

Only kidding Lindsey:D I'm sure someone will be avaiable to pick you up

[firecrest]

:lmao::pokenest:

2. A corner and a teddy bear, for use of:D

Only kidding Lindsey:D I'm sure someone will be avaiable to pick you up

I hate you martin ;-)

[MartinK9]

I hate you martin ;-)

:D:lmao::lmao:

[drewdunnrespect]

having cancelled my meet of the same dates due to everyone who i invited was either coming here couldnt make it so was woundering if this cheeky man could come if he can get there drew

[woodspirits]

:D see you there then? just add on drew.

[drewdunnrespect]

Woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
mclark
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (TBC)

[firecrest]

are the same dates? oh no think I've booked myself on a course . heck let's see if I can change this..

[mclark]

im going to have to pull out of this one as i cant get the time off work now

MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Sasquatch
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (TBC)

[firecrest]

s'ok I'm sorted now :-)

[Wayland]

Just a quick question.

What's the situation with parking?

[woodspirits]

parking is good plenty of room, it may be a good idea to fill any water containers you have prior to driving down to the wood to offload then return your vehicle to the car park next to the toilets and stand pipe. its about the same distance from your car as RC maybe a little bit more. hope this helps :)

steve

[sasquatch]

I highly doubt I can make this as it's my wife's birthday that weekend. I'll do my best to get there for one night but somehow can't see it happening. I'll remove my name from the list to clear up space, thanks anyway and have a good one!

MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (TBC)

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya guys when i arrive at the golf club what am i looking for to no when to turn in and also hwo far down the road is it for instance is it as far as the speed camara or not also which side of the road is it drew

[MartinK9]

hiya guys when i arrive at the golf club what am i looking for to no when to turn in and also hwo far down the road is it for instance is it as far as the speed camara or not also which side of the road is it drew

Drew,

See Post 27 for an overview, The yellow map pins show the places mentioned below:

Follow the A4091 up past the Golf Course, the layby will be on the left and the Farm entrance on the right just past it.

HTH

[woodspirits]

hi all, :)
just a note about the farm gate opening times.

friday untill 1930,
saturday untill 1700,
and sunday closed.

i will have a key code so it shouldnt raise any issues for us, if any of you think you may arrive outside these hours pm me and ill give you my mob', no crank calls or heavy breathers please! :D

[drewdunnrespect]

cheers martin wood spirits you have a pm

[Muddy Boots]

I highly doubt I can make this as it's my wife's birthday that weekend. I'll do my best to get there for one night but somehow can't see it happening. I'll remove my name from the list to clear up space, thanks anyway and have a good one!
(TBC)

That sucks mate. Needs must I guess. I can hang on to the Woolley pulley and the couple of shirts till the next RC get together if you like fella?


Really looking foreward to this meet.

Hoping to try old John's dragon breath kit and will be bringing along the jerry can alter fire.

Still got loads of army shirts and tops if anyone is interested let me know.

Just put a bid in for a crocodile proof underblanket for me hammock as well. :D

[woodspirits]

hiya muddy, a real shame about sasquatch i know he was really looking forward to this meet, but miss his wifes b/day? some things are still sacred! :eek:
be good to have a mooch at your gear, you have anything obese size? :D

[sasquatch]

Ya bad news for me, but if I miss her birthday I'll be sleeping rough for months to come.:eek: I'll still try to make it up for a night, just playing it by ear. If I can grab those bits at the next meet that would be great Dave! Have a gooder fellas!

[drewdunnrespect]

hard luck sasquatch but missing the wifes bday as you said you would end up living rough for ever and by the way just to let you know that if it arrives in time from endicotts (the greatest army surpless store ever) i will be bringing a parachute so we can use it as a comunal area or not its up to you lot but like i say it all depends on royal mail.
drew

[MartinK9]

Build up the Brownie points Chad. :D

I'll be bring some stuff for trade/sale as well if anyone's interested.

[firecrest]

there's a nack to it - spend more money on her on her in the days leading up, take her out, act sad that you can't be with her on the big day. ;-)
my ex never did any of that. that's why he's single

[sasquatch]

I can't do much more than I already am! Never mind building up points, I'll be buried in them at this rate... a weekend of celebrations followed by a week in Spain?! I'm not complaining but when it's my birthday it's just another day! Men are from Mars and all that. The good thing is I find it hard to get out to meets in the summer normally so this should bode well in future. Should be able to see you all at the next one:)

[Muddy Boots]

be good to have a mooch at your gear, you have anything obese size? :D

I have mate but I don't consider you as obese!

I will have a dig through the stuff i've got and bring it along.

Most of it is green DPM but I have got a brand new XL sand DPM goretx jacket if you are interested.

[Muddy Boots]

Build up the Brownie points Chad. :D



We call them B.J. points in my house.

Sadly they are harder to earn than they are to lose.

:(

[Andy2112]

We call them B.J. points in my house.

Sadly they are harder to earn than they are to lose.

:(

Bad man, lol:D

We never did sort that norgie out for me , next weekend it is, if you have any left Dave, lol.

[woodspirits]

thanks muddy, but i prefer og nowadays. been after a surplus fleece for a while now,with or without the collar, anything about 48/50?

cheers

[drewdunnrespect]

We call them B.J. points in my house.



:(
:wow:
now thems my kind of points and yes i would love to have a misses to just enable me to loose them never mind gain them

drew

[shaggystu]

not sure if i'll be able to make this one or not, i've promised to give a mate of mine a hand unloading a shipping container that he's got arriving on either thursday, friday or saturday. fingers crossed it gets here thursday or bright and early friday.

stuart

[woodspirits]

thats a shame stu, keep us posted :(

[woodspirits]

the list so far, ammend as nessessary :)

woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (TBC)

[drewdunnrespect]

woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew confirmed

[drewdunnrespect]

just out of curiosity we can use hammocks right

[Andy2112]

Drew,

would have thought so mate, i'll be using mine as i;ve packed it yesterday.:D

[shaggystu]

i've just had confirmation that my shipping container arrives at 8am on saturday...grrrrrrr.........so i don't think that i'll be able to make this one. i might possibly come down just for the saturday night but it really depends on how knackered i am after unlpacking and then re-packing 50 odd 125kilo ovens. should be fine!

cheers

stuart

[Muddy Boots]

Drew,

would have thought so mate, i'll be using mine as i;ve packed it yesterday.:D

Best remember the step ladders this time then mate.

Easy now!:red:

[Andy2112]

Best remember the step ladders this time then mate.

Easy now!:red:

Don't be dissing my air suspension hammock, lol :D Probably had the bungee rope too tight on the underblanket which pulled everything up. Can someone give me a bunk up mext time maybe ????:rolleyes:

You bringing your hammock MB ?

[MartinK9]

Not long now:red:

[Muddy Boots]

Don't be dissing my air suspension hammock, lol :D Probably had the bungee rope too tight on the underblanket which pulled everything up. Can someone give me a bunk up mext time maybe ????:rolleyes:

You bringing your hammock MB ?

Yes matey. I have got some carabiners that I want to set it up with so might need some advice on making that mod. I've got two tarps one being the decathalon one like yours and I have a sand DPM army one. I've not made my mind up which one to use. The army one is very heavy, smaller but looks more robust. I need to make a quick exit on sunday as I have to get home early to watch Mrs Boots in a triathlon. (love lyrca me.) :cool:

I'm having issues with the gear I am going to take. I seem to have loads of stuff but really wanna go basic this weekend. I'm trying to take just enough stuff for a comfortable weekend and a single carry into the wood. I was thinking of bringing the dutchee but again it's a lot of weight and makes for many journeys on the sunday breaking down camp.


Not long now:red:

I tell ya mate I can't wait. I have been looking forward to this weekend since the last RC camp out. Still haven't had a chance to get hold of a bottle of mead but with any luck will be addressing that before friday.

[drewdunnrespect]

good good ....... cos i am planning on using mine

[Andy2112]

[QUOTE=Muddy Boots;686701]Yes matey. I have got some carabiners that I want to set it up with so might need some advice on making that mod. I've got two tarps one being the decathalon one like yours and I have a sand DPM army one. I've not made my mind up which one to use. The army one is very heavy, smaller but looks more robust. I need to make a quick exit on sunday as I have to get home early to watch Mrs Boots in a triathlon. (love lyrca me.) :cool:

I'm having issues with the gear I am going to take. I seem to have loads of stuff but really wanna go basic this weekend. I'm trying to take just enough stuff for a comfortable weekend and a single carry into the wood. I was thinking of bringing the dutchee but again it's a lot of weight and makes for many journeys on the sunday breaking down camp. QUOTE]


I'd take the Decathlon tarp as there is a high risk of a wet weekend, or bring both and leave one in the car ? Martin's done the carabiner mod on his hammock.

[MartinK9]

Martin's done the carabiner mod on his hammock.

I'll bring mine along for a look-see. :)

[Istvan]

Hi Lads,

I am new here. Realy interested in bushcraft and other skills like that. Can I join you for this weekend?:)

[woodspirits]

istvan your welcome to join us, any questions read the posts or sing out :)

[Istvan]

Thanks!
I will arrive than around 19:33 on Friday to Sutton Coldfield Railway station. (my car broke now) How can I get to tha meeting point? Or it`s too late and I should go just Saturday morning? Is anyone else coming by train?

[woodspirits]

Thanks!
I will arrive than around 19:33 on Friday to Sutton Coldfield Railway station. (my car broke now) How can I get to tha meeting point? Or it`s too late and I should go just Saturday morning? Is anyone else coming by train?

if its possible try and get to coleshill or water orton railway stations, they are much nearer, you may have to change at birmingham new street :)

[Muddy Boots]

if its possible try and get to coleshill or water orton railway stations, they are much nearer, you may have to change at birmingham new street :)

Best not walk through it with an axe swinging from your belt though eh mate.

:D

Thanks for the the PM woodspirits will stuff all the gear in the boot. I think rather than drag it up to the camp it might be easier to just have a dig through it at the motor if thats ok fella.

[woodspirits]

unless you want strike up a one sided friendship with the RP!
no problem dave will do :)

[Istvan]

I spoke with my friend. He will drop me to the golf club. Meet you there 18:30-19:00. :)

[Istvan]

Uhh. I just read. Middleton house farm. Is that the meeting point or in the woods?

[woodspirits]

istvan you have a pm :)

[woodspirits]

the list so far, ammend as necessary

woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
Trev
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (TBC)
istvan

[PREPER]

I'll be arriving mid afternoon Saturday. I have only got a one-night pass :(
I have the following to sell/trade if any one is interested. PM me and I will bring whatever you are interested in for a look see:
DPM Bergen with side pockets and yoke, OG bivvi bag, DPM chest rig (new type), artic sleeping bag (old type), Bergen covers, DPM map case, XXL clothing (smocks/gortex etc), crusader cup, folding shovel, bashas (DPM and OG), rucksacks (numerous), IPK's, hexi stoves etc etc?

PREPER........

Can't wait :dancer:

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya guys just thought you might like to no that by the end of today i will be pack with all the gear in my car due to being on nights tonight and tommorrow then when i get home on friday i will be in bed till two then setting of as soon as ready drew

ps why do i have to do twelve our nights shifts and which dosy wassak invented them

[Andy2112]

Just a thought guys but will there be a communal fire/meeting place set up or will one need setting up when we get there on Friday ?

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya andy its why i am bringing my parachute so if we do need one we have the meens to do so drew

[Andy2112]

hiya andy its why i am bringing my parachute so if we do need one we have the meens to do so drew

Nice one Drew.:cool:

[drewdunnrespect]

yes but will need some help setting it up due to never having done it before but well i am sure some one will help drew

[Andy2112]

No worries mate, there will be plenty of us to set it up.

[Muddy Boots]

No worries mate, there will be plenty of us to sit around and have a laugh while you struggle with that fella.

That's not very nice mate. :D

[Andy2112]

That's not very nice mate. :D

Lol, you a bad man MB. :evilangel::buttkick::naughty: :hammock:

[woodspirits]

Just a thought guys but will there be a communal fire/meeting place set up or will one need setting up when we get there on Friday ?

hi andy best spot for a communal / selling area is probably page 1 pic 5, and if drew brings the chute that will be mint! :D

[TinkyPete]

Hi ya all, just to let you know I am able to sort your requirements on the Rat pack issues, I also have some vegie ones to, if anyone wants them, also have the blow poker sorted and a few spares and cylumes or hexi and cookers if anyone wants them. Packed and sorted in garage and all I got to do is put in car and get up there. It does depend on what time I finish work on friday and what time I get home as to whether I'll be there friday or saturday morning but I am definately looking forward to it.

[drewdunnrespect]

yep chute is packed

[firecrest]

well still seeing if I can come to this. I want to, but will be a struggle , what's the forecast ?

[woodspirits]

hi lindsey, fresh off the met' site

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Unsettled with sunny intervals and showers, and with some longer outbreaks of rain possible, especially on Saturday and perhaps later Sunday. Temperatures remaining below average and with brisk northeasterly winds.

Updated: 1549 on Wed 5 May 2010

[PREPER]

Hi ya all, just to let you know I am able to sort your requirements on the Rat pack issues, I also have some vegie ones to, if anyone wants them, also have the blow poker sorted and a few spares and cylumes or hexi and cookers if anyone wants them. Packed and sorted in garage and all I got to do is put in car and get up there. It does depend on what time I finish work on friday and what time I get home as to whether I'll be there friday or saturday morning but I am definately looking forward to it.

I'll take the vegy's if you like as extras please. Wife is a vegy!

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

[firecrest]

unlikely I'll make it really, realistically.

[woodspirits]

too bad, maybe see you at rc then. :)

[firecrest]

yeah, hopefully. apart from the cost, Id be coming down in the evening to a place ive never been, so its probably not going to be easy.

[Trev]

Hey all ,
I'm going to have to cry off , my brother has moved my nieces birthday party from the weekend after to this weekend and even though he didn't come to my kids parties ( not bitter ) I have to do the right thing . I may be able to pop along for Late Sat/Sunday morning to watch you all pack up , At least I'd get to see some people ( I'm sure the photo's don't do you justice ) but it's unlikely .
Anyway , This gives me more leverage for the RC meet so hopefully see you there .
Cheers , Trev .

[Muddy Boots]

I'll bring mine along for a look-see. :)

Thanks Martin.

I was a little worried asking Andy as I know he sets his hammock up in a way that it can be used as a medieval device for launching rocks at castles.

[Andy2112]

Thanks Martin.

I was a little worried asking Andy as I know he sets his hammock up in a way that it can be used as a medieval device for launching rocks at castles.

Lol :D, no good asking me :rolleyes:, i've not done the mod on mine.:slap: :sadwavey: :thankyou:

[drewdunnrespect]

muddy boots if you need to you can allways have a look at mine mate except you cant try mine cos well i will be using it unfortunatly drew

[drewdunnrespect]

right then so why is it that i have ended up bring a wooden wanigan a 120ltre rucksack
a 35litre barrel and a lanturn and a kelly kettle and a chair yet i was trying to be sparing with kit how does that work?

[Muddy Boots]

right then so why is it that i have ended up bring a wooden wanigan a 120ltre rucksack
a 35litre barrel and a lanturn and a kelly kettle and a chair yet i was trying to be sparing with kit how does that work?

Yup I made a mistake the first time I went to Rough Close. I had enough kit to sink a tank up to it's axles and the advice was to bring the lot so I did.

I've got a rucksack, toolbox and a chair and that's me lot this time.

I have to say the truck boot is going to resemble the store room of Endicotts though.

:lmao:

[Andy2112]

right then so why is it that i have ended up bring a wooden wanigan a 120ltre rucksack
a 35litre barrel and a lanturn and a kelly kettle and a chair yet i was trying to be sparing with kit how does that work?

You could always leave some gear in your car Drew ? Just bring the essentials in your bergen. I've been through this recently and if i don't use the kit twice in succesion it either stays in the wagon or stays at home and that's including the 'what if' scenario as well. It worked out i can get away with a 40ltr patrol pack with 2x 10ltr side pockets, all i carry then is chair and water container. Try it mate, it worked for me.:D

[drewdunnrespect]

its all essential cos most of its communal ie parachut so barrel is needed then theres the chair cos well need that. then theres the dry bag full of food need that (Forgot that last time oops) then the wannigan has the cast ion cook set in it. aslo the foldaway barbie forgot that to form last time also then theres the spare clothes and what not so its only going to get bigger plus 120 ruck and a kelly and well anything else i can reqiure

drew

[Andy2112]

its all essential cos most of its communal ie parachut so barrel is needed then theres the chair cos well need that. then theres the dry bag full of food need that (Forgot that last time oops) then the wannigan has the cast ion cook set in it. aslo the foldaway barbie forgot that to form last time also then theres the spare clothes and what not so its only going to get bigger plus 120 ruck and a kelly and well anything else i can reqiure

drew

Put the parachute in a compression sack maybe ?
Spare clothes you could keep dry in a carrier bag in the car ?

as for the other gear i'd get a mule, lol:D

[Muddy Boots]

I was wondering what the Naughty Corner would be cooking up over the weekend and for some reason this came to mind:

Will it be chips or jacket spuds?
Will it be salad or frozen peas?
Will it be mushrooms?
Fried onion Rings?

You'll have to wait and see!

And if you wanna walk down memory lane check this out
http://www.classictvads.co.uk/homepage.html

The ad is on page 8 number 9

Enjoy

goodjob

[drewdunnrespect]

its two big mate and also dry clothes in a carrier in the car sound like a goer

[Andy2112]

I was wondering what the Naughty Corner would be cooking up over the weekend and for some reason this came to mind:

Will it be chips or jacket spuds?
Will it be salad or frozen peas?
Will it be mushrooms?
Fried onion Rings?

You'll have to wait and see!

And if you wanna walk down memory lane check this out
http://www.classictvads.co.uk/homepage.html

The ad is on page 8 number 9

Enjoy

goodjob

Nice one mate, unfortunately i don't think there'll be a big cook up this time. Rat packs all round me thinks, lol.

I'm bringing a big cast iron pan if anyone wants to borrow it (after i've cooked me breakfast:rolleyes:) ideal if anyone wants to fry up or do a group bannock ? I can throw in a smaller one if there's a need, let me know before tonight.

[Andy2112]

its two big mate and also dry clothes in a carrier in the car sound like a goer

Got ya now bud. If you wanna hand with your gear just shout mate.

[MartinK9]

Nice one mate, unfortunately i don't think there'll be a big cook up this time.

I've heard that before :rolleyes:

Right Gents, I'm going to do my normal recce of the area tomorrow morning and find a Replen centre (Tescos) with a posh dump facility. I shall be in the lay-by from noon-ish having a brew, might set up my tarp as well whilst I'm there:lmao:

[Andy2112]

I've heard that before :rolleyes:

Right Gents, I'm going to do my normal recce of the area tomorrow morning and find a Replen centre (Tescos) with a posh dump facility. I shall be in the lay-by from noon-ish having a brew, might set up my tarp as well whilst I'm there:lmao:

Mmmmm, you never know mate. :eek:

tramp, lol:red:

See you in the layby around 1500 onwards then mate. :D

[Andy2112]

For those travelling by sat nav the postcode and address is

Middleton House Farm
Tamworth Road
Middleton
Tamworth
B78 2BD

[Davey569]

I shall be in the lay-by from noon-ish having a brew, might set up my tarp as well whilst I'm there:lmao:

You might not need to if the snadwich vans there mate. :D

[MartinK9]

Haven't had a snadwich in ages:pokenest: :lmao:

[Andy2112]

You have to get up really early to catch one, very illusive creature by all accounts.

[MartinK9]

I'll set some snares :D

[Andy2112]

I'll set some snares :D

paracord and bacon snares work well i'm told.:mexwave::jacked: :naughty:

[Davey569]

:cussing: :11doh:

[MartinK9]

woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569
TinkyPete
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (TBC)
istvan

[Davey569]

woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569 (+1 TBC)
TinkyPete
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (TBC)
istvan

Possible +1 on mine now if thats ok? :)

[drewdunnrespect]

well i should be there about 4.30 - 5.00 clck but depends on the traffic with coming from teesside which is roughly 160 miles away so be watching out for a silvery green ford feista with music blaring cos that will be me

[drewdunnrespect]

woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569 (+1 TBC)
TinkyPete
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew (confirmed defos and cant wait also the gear pile is gradually getting bigger as i wake up and remember things even tho i should be asleep cos on nights to night
istvan

[drewdunnrespect]

Got ya now bud. If you wanna hand with your gear just shout mate.

cheers for the offer mate

drew

[Andy2112]

cheers for the offer mate

drew


Didn't say i was gonna help, all i said was just to shout, lol:D

Only joking mate. :lmao: As long as i'm set up i'll gladly tote some gear.

[drewdunnrespect]

cool cant wait sounds like me and u and martink9 are rite going to have a laugh cos we seem just from the posts to have a similar sense of humour anyways rock on time for bed and hopefully this time i can sleep drew

[Andy2112]

See you in the morrow bud. Have a good un.

[MartinK9]

See you in the morrow bud. Have a good un.

Ah Bless:pokenest::pokenest::D

[drewdunnrespect]

lololololol

[Andy2112]

Ah Bless:pokenest::pokenest::D

:nutkick: :slap: :buttkick: :twak: :AR15firin:crutch: :nana: :hammock: :camping:

[drewdunnrespect]

lololololol

[woodspirits]

hiya fellas :)

bit late posting, been a bit busy at work upshot is i will be able to get there about 1430 hopefully so anybody lurking in the lay-by look out for an old blue astra estate, and dont smile at anyone you dont know! :D

just a reminder, late arrivals pm me for contact number re gate.

steve

[MartinK9]

Steve, See you there. :)

[drewdunnrespect]

seee you there martin and thank god i finished work at seven oclock its good to finally no theres no more sleeps well not for you guys anyway

[sasquatch]

Have a good one guys, wish I could make this one!:rolleyes:

[Muddy Boots]

Have a good one guys, wish I could make this one!:rolleyes:

You will be missed mate.

Have a great weekend.

[woodspirits]

hiya, just a reminder about those areas personal to the farmer.

im going to tie a bit of hazard tape to a something either side of these points, obviously these will be no go.
basically as you walk into the wood there will be a marker, a little further on the path forks, it doesnt matter which one you take its a perimeter path, once you pass a second marker your clear to pitch :) its only a small area im marking out still plenty of room. any doubt i will be pitched further down, just holler!

[Davey569]

just holler!

Or yokel? :D

[woodspirits]

blinkin ell, theres a coincidence, just considering my yoke! :)

[drewdunnrespect]

seee you there

[firecrest]

see u there, getting lift with cliv :-)
does anyone want a tattoo?

[woodspirits]

nice one lindsey, well done cliv. ok this is the final list, see you down there :)
woodspirits
MartinK9
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Jimbo75
Wayland
Cliv
Andy2112
Shewie (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Davey569 (+1 TBC)
TinkyPete
shaggystu (TBC)
PREPER
Snarf
jus_like_that
Rychard
drew
istvan
firecrest

[sasquatch]

see u there, getting lift with cliv :-)
does anyone want a tattoo?


Yes please! You can practice on me whenever you want, but after seeing your first tattoo I know you don't need any practice :( Seriously though, if you're after putting some time in with a gun I'd be a willing subject!:D Now I'm really gutted I can't make it, I'd love to hear how you're getting on with it, my cousin inks but she lives in Canada. Bit far to go for free tatts...

[firecrest]

lol shame I can't tattoo in the woods, I'd make a fortune. I'll have to learn the traditional hand tapping and charcoal technique. Bushcraft tattooing :-)

[sasquatch]

I've always fancied a true traditional tattoo Lindsey, maybe one day...it's certainly a tried and tested technique! It would have to be a Ray Mears logo though:yikes::pokenest:

[Davey569]

Im on my way guys, see you soon. :) :drive:

[Twodogs]

Fantastic meet in a fine wood :cool:
Steve many thanks for jacking this one up :You_Rock_
Twodogs

[MartinK9]

Great Meet. Thanks again Steve. :)


Photos in this thread:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56523

[nolightweight]

A great meet.

Many thanks Steve :You_Rock_

[TinkyPete]

I second that motion.

Another great meet and what a wood :)

[Muddy Boots]

As already said - many thanks Steve. Great meet and as always had a good laugh and learned some new skills and tricks. Sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye Sunday mornng. Made it back on time here so all good in the Boots household.

[PREPER]

Thanks Steve,
Great meet goodjob


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

[Istvan]

I arrived home as well. Many thanks for the meet. I am looking forward to the nest!!goodjob

[Davey569]

Nice meet once again. Many thanks to Rychard and Istvan for the stew and good company! :You_Rock_:

[Rychard]

steve great meet bril new wood and thanks again friday night just off to get it re dressed :stretcher: ps were are the pix :You_Rock_

[woodspirits]

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

thanks to you all, a great bunch of people in a lovely setting made for a good weekend. i was a little worried about my first meet here, but you guys exeeded my expectations and left it in good order, thank you.

although it wasnt entirely without mishap, eh rychard? should have used a sfa perhaps

it could have been a lot worse, once again a timely reminder that none of us, no matter how experienced, are immune to a sharps bite should we let our guard down.

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/021.jpg

hmm, lets have a closer look :)

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/021-1.jpg





martin has took some cracking shots, here are a couple more

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/023.jpg

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/024.jpg


http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/025.jpg

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/028.jpg

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/029.jpg

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/030.jpg

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/031.jpg

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/032.jpg


and a big thumbs up for rychard from some of the guys

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/redfox-/north%20wood%20may%207-9%202010/035.jpg


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[Rychard]

Been had redress looking good:)

[Andy2112]

As already said, thanks go to Steve for getting this one organized, brilliant weekend, had a great tip of Rich.:eek: and thanks to you guys for a cracking weekend as well. :bigok:

[Wayland]

Many thanks to Steve for organising a great meet in a beautiful bit of woodland. goodjob

[decorum]

How many Blue Bells? :eek: :lmao: A cracking site Steve - though I have to say that the 'walk' is a bit further than estimated :lmao: .
Better communication at my end could have seen me staying longer :o :pokenest: , but it was long enough for a much needed de-stress :cool: .

[woodspirits]

thanks phil, i must admit someone kept moving the standpipe further away every time i went!
glad you enjoyed your visit, yes it was relaxing, lots of positive energy there and not only from the 'crafters :) perhaps next time then.

[drewdunnrespect]

so there difinatly will be a next time then or is that me being presumtious (spelling)

drew

[woodspirits]

hiya drew, yes there will be a next time, im going to have to speak to decorum about schedules so that we dont clash though.

[drewdunnrespect]

cool hopefully i will get to one or the other if i am not working

[Davey569]

Any info on the next one yet? :)