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decorum

24-04-2010, 22:58

OK, it's been a lil' while but we now have the next Meet dates :D ...

28 - 30 May 2010 and, once again, we're on PC11.

Unfortunately I couldn't book for us to stay until the Bank Holiday :o .

As per usual, the 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) - Important! - please note that any monies given (by individuals, groups, families etc) which is above the camping fees will be automatically considered to be a donation to Rough Close campsite to aid with site maintenance, site regeneration etc.

Following on from the ’Leave no Trace’ (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52806) thread and to try to pre-empt possible problems:

What follows is going to make the Meet (and site) very rule bound - infact both are quite relaxed. These rules are there because we, as a group, and the site have a reputation to maintain. Unfortunately the world is full of critics who love to point a finger - and we're there on trust. The rules listed here aren't exhaustive - common sense applies!

Forum members are responsible for themselves, the kit they use and their own actions at a Meet – if you bring along family (or a friend) then you also accept responsibility for them and 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! The sites bin is the big orange thing in the campers car park.

Fees must be paid. It’s rare, but sometimes people forget.

Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited!

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

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

Dropping kit off - The parking bay by the adjacent Guild Field is for the use of those who have booked the field (and/or cabin). If the field/cabin is booked for use then it is a requirement that permission is sought (and given) before you drive down.
Oh. And please don't attempt to drive down the back track (:pokenest: Dave! :pokenest: :lmao:)

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.

Food - Unless organised prior to the Meet, you need to bring enough food to feed yourself while you are at the Meet.
Accidents do happen and people will try to help out where they can - If you are visiting someone elses pitch do not expect to be fed.

Use the appropriate tools at the appropriate times - mixing axes and low light levels is not a particularly wise move.

It would be wise to be carrying a torch before it gets dark! It could also be provident to put markers on your shelter so you can find it in the dark.

The pitch is suitable for using tents, hammocks and bivvies - use what you have and are comfortable using. Even with 30+ using the pitch there is still ample room to bring/use one type and trial/experiment with another.

If you stick your name down and can no longer make it, please say so.

In the highly unlikely event that I need this ... I reserve the right to stop any individual(s) from attending a Meet.

EDIT:

Myself and some of the regulars to the Rough Close Meets are going to trial a new idea at this Meet.

The idea is to improve and increase the chance of finding someone who can point you in the right direction. The right direction might be pointing you towards the water tap or toilets, to let you know that there may have been a better time to do what you're doing, taking camping fees if I'm not available etc.

The regulars who accept this role are doing so voluntarily and will make the choice to do so Meet by Meet. To aid identification, those regulars who have volunteered for the role at any particular Meet will have the title 'Old Hand' after their screen name in the Meet list for that Meet. The Old hands are also there to help me make sure that our reputation with Rough Close remains as high as it is now - In effect the Old Hands will be Meet Mods.

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.

It's fine if you want to:

be on your own
lay 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

24-04-2010, 23:00

Marvelous Dec. :)

Decorum
MartinK9

mclark

25-04-2010, 02:39

thanks for sorting another one mate

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark

Twodogs

25-04-2010, 06:59

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark
Twodogs

Mesquite

25-04-2010, 07:59

Nice one Dec http://media.bigoo.ws/content/gif/cartoon/cartoon_553.gif

Meet List

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark
Twodogs
Mesquite

shaggystu

25-04-2010, 09:24

Can someone paste me into the list please (i'm on my mobile at the moment and cut and paste is very much beyond me!) cheers

nolightweight

25-04-2010, 09:29

Nice one Phil :red:

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark
Twodogs
Mesquite
Nolightweight
shaggystu

Wayland

25-04-2010, 10:26

Arrrgh. I'm pirating that weekend I'm afraid.

Davey569

25-04-2010, 16:46

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark
Twodogs
Mesquite
Nolightweight
shaggystu
Davey569

:D

Muddy Boots

25-04-2010, 17:08

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark
Twodogs
Mesquite
Nolightweight
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots

awesome cheers Phil.

TinkyPete

26-04-2010, 06:32

Unfortunately I am in the middle of an exercise on Salisbury Plain :( so will not be able to make this one, but the rest of you have a great time.

ste carey

26-04-2010, 22:29

could anyone give me a lift that is coming from the chesterfield way, my first meet really eager to get to one. i will chip in half of petrol cost

Andy2112

27-04-2010, 10:51

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark
Twodogs
Mesquite
Nolightweight
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc)

Nice one dude. ;)

Tank

27-04-2010, 11:07

Decorum
MartinK9
mclark
Twodogs
Mesquite
Nolightweight
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc)
Tank (hopefully)

Bodge

27-04-2010, 11:07

Nice one Dec
I'll post when I know whats happening as I have many things in the air at the minute (trip wise) and could possibly be spoilt for choice.:rolleyes: But I am always up for a rc meet.:You_Rock_

decorum

29-04-2010, 19:40

Meet list:

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Twodogs - Old Hand
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc) - Old Hand
Tank (hopefully)

The addition of 'Old Hand' to some of the names is explained below. The information has also been edited into the first post of this thread.

Myself and some of the regulars to the Rough Close Meets are going to trial a new idea at this Meet.

The idea is to improve and increase the chance of finding someone who can point you in the right direction. The right direction might be pointing you towards the water tap or toilets, to let you know that there may have been a better time to do what you're doing, taking camping fees if I'm not available etc.

The regulars who accept this role are doing so voluntarily and will make the choice to do so Meet by Meet. To aid identification, those regulars who have volunteered for the role at any particular Meet will have the title 'Old Hand' after their screen name in the Meet list for that Meet. The Old hands are also there to help me make sure that our reputation with Rough Close remains as high as it is now - In effect the Old Hands will be Meet Mods.

Mesquite

29-04-2010, 20:10

Meet list:

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Twodogs
Mesquite
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc) - Old Hand
Tank (hopefully)

The addition of 'Old Hand' to some of the names is explained below. The information has also been edited into the first post of this thread.

Myself and some of the regulars to the Rough Close Meets are going to trial a new idea at this Meet.

The idea is to improve and increase the chance of finding someone who can point you in the right direction. The right direction might be pointing you towards the water tap or toilets, to let you know that there may have been a better time to do what you're doing, taking camping fees if I'm not available etc.

The regulars who accept this role are doing so voluntarily and will make the choice to do so Meet by Meet. To aid identification, those regulars who have volunteered for the role at any particular Meet will have the title 'Old Hand' after their screen name in the Meet list for that Meet. The Old hands are also there to help me make sure that our reputation with Rough Close remains as high as it is now - In effect the Old Hands will be Meet Mods.

Nice idea Phil :)

decorum

29-04-2010, 20:18

Nice idea Phil :)

Cheers :D . Many (old) hands and all that :cool: .

shaggystu

30-04-2010, 08:30

could anyone give me a lift that is coming from the chesterfield way, my first meet really eager to get to one. i will chip in half of petrol cost
i'm going to be trying to organise a lift down from my mate, so if that goes ahead i'd be more than happy to split the petrol money with you!

cheers

stuart

firecrest

30-04-2010, 18:43

I'm an old hand but you do not want to ask me!!

Bodge

30-04-2010, 18:48

I'm an old hand but you do not want to ask me!!
I'd say your more of a 'steady' hand Linz looking at your artwork etc.:D

MrEd

05-05-2010, 09:54

having checked i have been politely reminded that we have a wedding to attend on the saturday :( its prob not worth coming up for just the sunday is it?

gash. got excited then :(

Mesquite

05-05-2010, 13:20

having checked i have been politely reminded that we have a wedding to attend on the saturday :( its prob not worth coming up for just the sunday is it?

gash. got excited then :(

I like that phrase... politely reminded :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Can you not come up on the Friday night and go back early on the Saturday ed?

MrEd

05-05-2010, 17:15

I like that phrase... politely reminded :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Can you not come up on the Friday night and go back early on the Saturday ed?

will enquire but im not sure thats gonna go down to well, hmmm.... might have to skip this one,

goddmanit, everything is conspiring against me atm!

sasquatch

05-05-2010, 19:29

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Twodogs - Old Hand
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc) - Old Hand
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch

I should be able to make this one, looking forward to it already!:D

decorum

06-05-2010, 20:27

... everything is conspiring against me atm!

If it helps, the RC Meet happens every two months (or there abouts) - so the next one after this Meet should be in July.

Twodogs

07-05-2010, 08:44

I have to drop out of this one :(,,may try for the Sat,

Decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc) - Old Hand
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch

Mesquite

07-05-2010, 14:49

I have to drop out of this one :(,,may try for the Sat,

Sorry to hear that Cliff, fingers crossed you can make the Saturday night

jimbo75

10-05-2010, 21:57

Hi guy's... should be there! looking forward to it (might have some stuff to sell also).. Beeswax candles, Bowsaw blades etc..

Decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc) - Old Hand
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 and little Brother

Snarf

11-05-2010, 16:13

Decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc) - Old Hand
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 and little Brother
Snarf and mrs Snarf:D

P.S -
Phil, whats the best train station to get off at?

and know any decent cab companys?

Mesquite

11-05-2010, 17:27

P.S -
Phil, whats the best train station to get off at?

and know any decent cab companys?

Tile Hill is the nearest train station. What sort of time were you thinking of getting there?

Snarf

11-05-2010, 17:32

Tile Hill is the nearest train station. What sort of time were you thinking of getting there?

Not sure Mesquite, the misses is a teacher so depending on when she finishes on friday and the time it takes her to get changed and get to tile hill im really not sure, will probably know closer to the time :(

decorum

12-05-2010, 18:41

... and know any decent cab companys?

As Steve said, Tile Hill is the station you want. IIRC, there's a list of taxi phone numbers at the station - the only one I can think of atm is Allens Taxis.

decorum

12-05-2010, 18:51

Meet List:

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Andy2112 (plus 1 tbc) - Old Hand
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 (+1)
Snarf (+1)

As we're just a short couple of weeks to the Meet it might be time to start the s/t/s list.

Sales/Trades/Swaps.

decorum - sales - Some leather bits and pieces, also some misc bits and bobs.
Jimbo75 - sales - Beeswax candles, Bowsaw blades etc..

MartinK9

12-05-2010, 18:52

Mesquite

12-05-2010, 19:55

Sales/Trades/Swaps.[/B]

decorum - sales - Some leather bits and pieces, also some misc bits and bobs.
Jimbo75 - sales - Beeswax candles, Bowsaw blades etc..
MartinK9 - sales -a few sets of new boots and DPM/Desert shirts and trousers

If you want to buy a handle to go with the bowsaw blade I can bring a few up :rolleyes:

Martin, what size boots are your bringing?

MartinK9

12-05-2010, 19:57

Martin, what size boots are your bringing?

8's, 9's and 10's I think. I'll have to check...

Snarf

12-05-2010, 22:05

8's, 9's and 10's I think. I'll have to check...

Bloomin' small footers.:BlueTeamE

shaggystu

13-05-2010, 08:57

MartinK9 - sales -a few sets of new boots and DPM/Desert shirts and trousers

i knew someone had some boots! this has been driving me slightly mad for a little while now, i clearly remember a fire, i (slightly less clearly) remember a few cans of bitter, some strawberry schnapps, and a little sloe gin, i have only the vaguest recollection of someone saying "new boots? i've got some new boots, what size are you?". and then i woke up and the sun seemed unusualy bright! 'twas a cracking weekend!

could you try and bring a pair of 8's and a pair of 9's please martin (i'm an eight'n'arf) what kind of things you looking for in trade? or what kind of cash value would you be looking at?

cheers

stuart

MartinK9

13-05-2010, 10:07

i knew someone had some boots! this has been driving me slightly mad for a little while now, i clearly remember a fire, i (slightly less clearly) remember a few cans of bitter, some strawberry schnapps, and a little sloe gin, i have only the vaguest recollection of someone saying "new boots? i've got some new boots, what size are you?". and then i woke up and the sun seemed unusualy bright! 'twas a cracking weekend!

could you try and bring a pair of 8's and a pair of 9's please martin (i'm an eight'n'arf) what kind of things you looking for in trade? or what kind of cash value would you be looking at?

cheers

stuart

I already have a set marked out for you. :)

Andy2112

13-05-2010, 10:18

I already have a set marked out for you. :)

Check the soles mate:rolleyes::D

MartinK9

13-05-2010, 10:27

Check the soles mate:rolleyes::D

You got your money back no quibble, and I didn't ask to have the boots back either.... where's that finger smiley:lmao:

Andy2112

13-05-2010, 10:32

You got your money back no quibble, and I didn't ask to have the boots back either.... where's that finger smiley:lmao:

Lol,Tru but did offer em back though, we do need that finger smiley mate.:D:red:

Muddy Boots

13-05-2010, 10:51

Mart forgot to say mate - thanks for bringing the hammock for a look. Sorry i never got a chance to sort it. I've just ordered a travel hammock from DD and an underblanket so maybe at this meet we can have a look at sorting that mod.

Andy fella orderd the sleeve for ya.

goodjob

Andy2112

13-05-2010, 11:05

sasquatch

13-05-2010, 11:08

The biner mod will take you about 2 minutes Dave, just don't pull the lines out of your hammock or a two minute job will turn into a twenty minute job! That's experience speaking there:rolleyes:, my first one took ages, got another hammock the next year and it was a breeze!

Mart forgot to say mate - thanks for bringing the hammock for a look. Sorry i never got a chance to sort it. I've just ordered a travel hammock from DD and an underblanket so maybe at this meet we can have a look at sorting that mod.

Andy fella orderd the sleeve for ya.

goodjob

MartinK9

13-05-2010, 11:20

Andy2112

14-05-2010, 09:27

Going to have to pull out of this one i'm afraid :( Taken my name off.

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 (+1)
Snarf (+1)

MartinK9

14-05-2010, 09:30

Sorry to hear that Andy, maybe next time. :)

Andy2112

14-05-2010, 09:33

Sorry to hear that Andy, maybe next time. :)

I have a cunning plan !!!!

MartinK9

14-05-2010, 09:40

I have a cunning plan !!!!

Seen; I think :D

Andy2112

14-05-2010, 09:44

yup, you seen right mate.

addo

14-05-2010, 12:24

Sorry I cant put my name down folks, as im working all that weekend at a folk festival.
Catch you at the next one hopefully.

Thoth

14-05-2010, 12:38

MartinK9

14-05-2010, 12:47

Station and RC Site marked with yellow tacks:

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5436/stationa.jpg

HTH

decorum

14-05-2010, 16:22

Cheers for the pic Martin.

There's a footpath that makes the going slightly easier if anyone does end up having to walk. I'll have a play later and see if I can K9 it into the thread ;) .

decorum

14-05-2010, 16:37

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq125/decorum_pics/Rough%20Close/footpathtoRC.jpg

It's about the same distance - but nicer on the pins :cool: .

mclark

14-05-2010, 18:05

The nearest railway station is Tile Hill. There seem to be no local taxis, but it is only a mile to Rough Close. That said another list member kindly met me at the station with his car last time - thanks again Dave!

ive just phoned around and theres a company called allens taxies that will pick up from tile hill to rc , phone number 02476 555 555
just for those that need it

decorum

14-05-2010, 23:19

... allens taxies that will pick up from tile hill ...

From past experience it's a good company - and they work hard for their reputation.

mclark

15-05-2010, 10:02

From past experience it's a good company - and they work hard for their reputation.

thats good to hear , i found them on yell.com

Snarf

15-05-2010, 15:34

ive just phoned around and theres a company called allens taxies that will pick up from tile hill to rc , phone number 02476 555 555
just for those that need it

brilliant, thanks folks

Davey569

18-05-2010, 10:07

:bump:

Not long now. :red:

Muddy Boots

18-05-2010, 11:42

I can't wait.

Hoepfully won't have to dash away to early on sunday morning this time.

I'm loving how many meet ups there are in the local area.

Really hope the weather stays nice for the weekend.

Heading there straight after work on Friday so hopefully be there about 5pm

MartinK9

20-05-2010, 15:02

Snip > Hope the weather stays nice for the weekend.

If it's anything like last year we are in for a corker:

Post 100 onwards:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40695&page=4

decorum

20-05-2010, 20:08

... Really hope the weather stays nice for the weekend. ...

If it's anything like last year we are in for a corker: ...

I have learned that hoping for any particular weather for a visit to RC is a waste - experience tells me that it'll do what it's going to do :bluThinki .

:27: And if we don't like what we get ... we blame it on Twang Twang :27:

Davey569

20-05-2010, 20:31

we blame it on Twang Twang :27:

:lmao:
:thinkerg: :hammock: :sleeping: :cussing: :sulkoff:

decorum

20-05-2010, 21:20

:hammock:

Nah, that hammock isn't hanging as per Andy's special pattern sleeping pod :o

For those not in the know I started calling Andy 'Twang Twang' after a bit of a wind-up.
It went like this ...

Be seeing you there then mate.:D You'll know which ones me because of all the swearing about putting my tarp and hammock up.

You'll be fine as long as you ... / ... don't use the 'T.T.T set-up' ...

Put me out my misery mate, what the T T T set up ?

The 'Twang - Twang - THUNK' set-up is what you can get if you rig your hammock up between trees which lean away from each other. The name comes from the noises heard as the straps slip, grip, slip again and is quickly followed by the sound of gravity being arrested by a sudden stop :D .

Unfortunately I seemed to have had a bit of a premonition :o :lmao:

... Invented a new sleep system, i'm calling it the ground dwelling hammock. lol. Closer trees or longer tapes i think for me. ...

WolfCrafter

21-05-2010, 01:19

Hi Guys, hi Decorum, can the 'Big Bad Wolf' Crafter come and play too?

Would add myself to the list but I'm not sure wot ones wot now!.. The latest ones subtracted your swaps list and I didn't want it getting messy.. I know 'D' has a seperate original!

CAN CAMBS CRASH AT YOUR PLACE PLEASE??
Can I request bringing some newby Cambridge guys as the meet over there has been cancelled! (double booked in the site diary!!).. I think it would do them good to see how it 'hangs' with the 'Midland Massive'!! I see the meet list isn't as large as March meet and hope you can accomodate!!..
I'll let you know numbers after I recieve PM's.. Shouldn't be more than 5 though..if ok! Sorry to gate crash, but there all very gutted it's cancelled at such short notice, what with booking time off as well, and there dying for some craft work, swaps and socialising bush chat!

decorum

21-05-2010, 03:14

Meet List:

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Davey569
Muddy Boots
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 (+1)
Snarf (+1)
WolfCrafter

Sales/Trades/Swaps.

decorum - sales - Some leather bits and pieces, also some misc bits and bobs.
Jimbo75 - sales - Beeswax candles, Bowsaw blades etc..
MartinK9 - sales -a few sets of new boots and DPM/Desert shirts and trousers

Whilst I'm sorting the lists ... I need to put in an order for leather stuff - is anyone after leather, accessories, tools etc? If you want something I need to know ASAP so that I can get it delivered in time for the Meet. Instead of cluttering this thread, enquiries for leather stuff should be done by P.M . This is for those coming to the Meet and isn't a general offer.

Hi Guys, hi decorum, can the 'Big Bad Wolf' Crafter come and play too? ...

Of course ;) . I hadn't noticed that it clashed until yesterday when I saw the cancellation. I was tempted to suggest in the Cambs thread that we might be a suitable alternative but decided to give it a while to see whether somewhere more local could be sorted.

... CAN CAMBS CRASH AT YOUR PLACE PLEASE?? ...

If there were 50 on our list, we'd find a way to make space round the fire :grouphug::camping: .

MartinK9

21-05-2010, 04:38

Hi Guys, hi Decorum, can the 'Big Bad Wolf' Crafter come and play too?

CAN CAMBS CRASH AT YOUR PLACE PLEASE??

There goes the neighbourhood:lmao:

Andy2112

21-05-2010, 09:29

I have learned that hoping for any particular weather for a visit to RC is a waste - experience tells me that it'll do what it's going to do :bluThinki .

:27: And if we don't like what we get ... we blame it on Twang Twang :27:

Cheek :p, i've ordered you snow and high winds for the weekend Phil. :canoe::hatscarf: :rolleyes: There you go, cursed, lol

Un-ordered the bad weather on Saturday as i'll be paying you a visit. ;)

Twodogs

21-05-2010, 09:53

Andy doing his thing ,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fDiotPPZrw

Twodogs

Andy2112

21-05-2010, 10:11

Nice one Cliff, must have been some time ago as you can see my long blonde flowing locks, lol

MartinK9

21-05-2010, 16:31

Nice one Cliff, must have been some time ago as you can see my long blonde flowing locks, lol

A very, very long time ago :D

decorum

21-05-2010, 16:33

... i've ordered you snow ...

That's (literally) cool, I like cold :) - much preferable to this muggy humidity :surrender: .

... and high winds for the weekend :canoe::hatscarf: :rolleyes:

I thought the level of wind at the Meet would depend on what the Unusual Suspects decided to cook :confused: :yikes: :lmao:

Andy2112

21-05-2010, 16:38

A very, very long time ago :D

Lol, can't help being folically challenged. ;)

That's (literally) cool, I like cold :) - much preferable to this muggy humidity :surrender: .

What humidity ? the air cons on in the orrifice ;) but it will get me on the way home but at least the M6 has just started moving again (north bound) lol

decorum

22-05-2010, 17:57

A natter between some of the Old Hands turned up a couple of things that we'd like to do at this Meet.

1. Gypsy Well*.
2. Natural shelter**.
3. Build a jerk rack.
4. Jerked meat***.

There are no promises that these activities will actually happen. If you're intersested in taking part in one or more of them talk to an Old Hand or, alternatively, keep your eyes/ears open for what's going on.

* There are provisos on digging a gypsy well - That:
there is only one,
it's located safely,
it's filled in before the end of the Meet

and ...

it's made with a digging stick.

** There is a specific area that we can take shelter material from. The shelter(s) must be dropped and left safe and tidy before the end of the Meet - any cordage used must be removed from the shelter(s).

*** If you want to eat some of the jerky bring some suitable meat to jerk.

firecrest

22-05-2010, 20:29

not sure if I'll make this meet, I'm suddenly very busy tattooing people :-)
unless u all want traditional sharp stick and soot tattoos ;)

mclark

24-05-2010, 09:24

not sure if I'll make this meet, I'm suddenly very busy tattooing people :-)
unless u all want traditional sharp stick and soot tattoos ;)

i wouldnt mind one but it would be abit difficult to find abit of free space lol

Davey569

25-05-2010, 16:46

Cant make this one guys, Im away with the TA for the weekend. Next time maybe. :)

PREPER

25-05-2010, 19:49

I'd like to come along early afternoon Saturday till Sunday if it's ok.

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

decorum

25-05-2010, 23:35

I'd like to come along early afternoon Saturday till Sunday if it's ok.

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

Not a problem.

Meet List:

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu
Muddy Boots
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 (+1)
Snarf (+1)
WolfCrafter
PREPER

To all those who are unable to make it this time, there will be further Meets :cool: and we look forward to seeing you if you can make it up/down/across.

shaggystu

26-05-2010, 09:21

not sure if I'll make this meet, I'm suddenly very busy tattooing people :-)
unless u all want traditional sharp stick and soot tattoos ;)

it certainly wouldn't be the first time i'd tried, maybe you'd have better success than me, i just end up with scars, maybe i'm using the wrong kind of soot. now to work out the right place to start the thread..."which wood ash for primitive tattoos":lmao:

would it be ok if my mate tagged along to this meet? i don't think he's a member of the forums yet, but he was talking about joining so he could be already:confused: anyway, member or no, would i be ok to bring him along on friday/saturday (not sure when i'll be able to get there) for a night or two (don't know how long i'll be able to stay either!)

cheers

stuart (leaping around with excitement cos he's going camping at the weekend!)

decorum

26-05-2010, 20:10

... would it be ok if my mate tagged along to this meet?

As long as I know it isn't a problem; it happens quite regularly :cool: . It would help if you make sure that he knows your screen name - 'I'm ..... , shaggystu's mate' makes him identifyable to the rest of us.

Bringing along a non member (friend or family) is covered in this threads OP.

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

MartinK9

26-05-2010, 20:37

Looking forward to this one, it's been too long :D

decorum

26-05-2010, 22:17

Looking forward to this one, it's been too long :D

Indeed - definately time for a de-stress :cool:

Meet List:

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu (poss +1)
Muddy Boots
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 (+1)
Snarf (+1)
WolfCrafter
PREPER

Sales/Trades/Swaps.

decorum - sales - Some leather bits and pieces, also some misc bits and bobs.
NEW ADDITION - I'll also have a Stromeng (KS9 I believe) 9" carbon steel Lueku up for grabs - hard to get hold of in this country - it's a cracking knife, but I'm not using it - £30. It's the big bro to the one at the top of this page (http://www.ragweedforge.com/StromengCatalog.html[/url). It's used but in good condition and has a protective patina on the blade. Age 18+ only

Jimbo75 - sales - Beeswax candles, Bowsaw blades etc..

MartinK9 - sales -a few sets of new boots and DPM/Desert shirts and trousers

PREPER

26-05-2010, 23:03

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), Wyvern assault vest, 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).

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

WolfCrafter

26-05-2010, 23:45

Here's the latest guys on the weather so far for Coventry.. Could change though.. It's England!!

Friday Day: Sunny with Showers / 17'C / 11mph E
Friday Night: Clear / 8'C / 5mph E
Sunrise 4:54am Sunset 9:15pm

Saturday Day: Heavy Rain / 17'C / 11mph N/E
Saturday Night: Light Rain / 11'C / 8mph N
Sunrise 4:53am Sunset 9:16pm

Sunday Day: Sunny / 18'C / 7mph N/E
Sunday Night: Cloudy / 15'C / 10mph NE
Sunrise 4:52am Sunset 9:17pm

Bit of a mix of weather.. Love it!!.. Star gazing Friday night with the whiskey.. Communial tarps for Saturday day.. Sun lotion for Sunday I think!

sasquatch

27-05-2010, 09:11

Looking forward to this one, it's been too long :D

I thought you were out practically every weekend Martin! You've definately got the bug. This time tomorrow you'll be at Sainsbury's for a meeting with Brad Pitt counting down the minutes no doubt!:pokenest:

Muddy Boots

27-05-2010, 09:25

Only two days left. Can't wait sod what the weather is doing. Goretex panties for the win!

PREPER

27-05-2010, 09:36

I've some DPM Gortes trousers spair too if anyones interested upto 42"

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

shaggystu

27-05-2010, 09:55

As long as I know it isn't a problem; it happens quite regularly :cool: . It would help if you make sure that he knows your screen name - 'I'm ..... , shaggystu's mate' makes him identifyable to the rest of us.

Bringing along a non member (friend or family) is covered in this threads OP.

thanks for that, i'm not sure if he's joined the forum yet so i'll add a plus1 to my name in the list.

Meet List:

decorum
MartinK9 - Old Hand
mclark
Mesquite - Old Hand
Nolightweight - Old Hand
shaggystu (+1)
Muddy Boots
Tank (hopefully)
Sasquatch
Jimbo75 (+1)
Snarf (+1)
WolfCrafter
PREPER

cheers

stuart

MartinK9

27-05-2010, 13:47

I thought you were out practically every weekend Martin! You've definately got the bug. This time tomorrow you'll be at Sainsbury's for a meeting with Brad Pitt counting down the minutes no doubt!:pokenest:

I am trying to :D

and yes, a trip to Sainsbury's is on the cards, hope they have built the Cafe by now:yikes:

Mesquite

27-05-2010, 15:55

and yes, a trip to Sainsbury's is on the cards, hope they have built the Cafe by now:yikes:

It was supposed to be opening in April and I'm aiming to be there about 10:00am as well but I'm not looking for Brad Pitt :D

sasquatch

27-05-2010, 16:31

It was supposed to be opening in April and I'm aiming to be there about 10:00am as well but I'm not looking for Brad Pitt :D

Somehow Brad Pitt always manages to find you when you least expect it Steve! Hopefully the cafe is open by now...

decorum

28-05-2010, 11:18

This should be an interesting one ...

Not able to bring the machine to this one - so I'll be a bit tired* ... but I get to be a 'Swing Thing' for the w/e.

...

And I just given up the dreaded weed :evilangel:. So far, it's going fine - as long as you're not three foot tall and squeaky :yikes: .

* possibly a little grouchy :o .

Twodogs

29-05-2010, 16:18

Just got back could only stay a few hours .
Good to see the known and unknown faces , loads of laughs to be had as always
Nice one Phil for jacking it it up .
Twodogs

MartinK9

30-05-2010, 17:02

Great Meet once again,

Thanks Phil. :)

I have put pics in a new thread here:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57351

decorum

30-05-2010, 17:29

Thanks to all those who came along - it's good to be able to put faces and voices to posts. Nicely relaxed atmosphere again :cool: .

Thanks to the Old Hands / Unusual Suspects - :You_Rock_

...Nice one Phil for jacking it it up ...

Cheers Cliff :cool: . Thanks to all for their considerations over the past couple of days :grouphug: .

MartinK9

30-05-2010, 17:34

Thanks to all those who came along - it's good to be able to put faces and voices to posts. Nicely relaxed atmosphere again :cool: .

Thanks to the Old Hands / Unusual Suspects - :You_Rock_

Cheers Cliff :cool: . Thanks to all for their considerations over the past couple of days :grouphug: .

Sparked up yet? :lmao::aargh4:

decorum

30-05-2010, 17:41

Sparked up yet? :lmao::aargh4:

:lmao:

Nope - still being a good boy :confused::yikes:

:lmao:

PREPER

30-05-2010, 17:59

Thanks to everyone for another great meet.

Cheers,

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

MartinK9

30-05-2010, 18:01

:lmao:

Nope - still being a good boy :confused::yikes:

:lmao:

Keep it up. :)

nolightweight

31-05-2010, 11:31

Thanks Phil for facilitating another great meet goodjob

WolfCrafter

31-05-2010, 18:49

Cheers Decorum, Brill again, cant expect anymore from what is always a great meeting of fellow minds! Keep up the cold turkey dude!
Cheers Shaggystu for the survival Rizla skins when I was most in need! (always after a huge lunch and packing up ahead to deal with!!)

Cheers all

sasquatch

31-05-2010, 20:11

Thanks to Phil for yet another great meet, Steve for supplying the communal chute and all the usual suspects for their fine company. It was great to meet new faces and chill in the woods as always. I'll book a JCB so we can do the gypsy well at the next one! Cheers, Chad

decorum

31-05-2010, 21:14

... Keep up the cold turkey dude!

Cheers, still going strong :D

... I'll book a JCB so we can do the gypsy well at the next one!

:lmao: :o

Snarf

01-06-2010, 10:11

Thanks Phil for a superb meet.

As always a great pleasure to see the new, the old and the ugly faces :yikes:

And as a bonus the misses enjoyed it aswell!!!

Snarf

addo

01-06-2010, 22:54

Glad all went well. I'll catch up with you all soon.

decorum

02-06-2010, 23:59

No events calendar (still :( ) - so I'll put this in here for the moment ...

As most of the regulars will know there tends to be a Meet every other month.
I'm aiming to book the next one for the w/e 16 - 18 July, there will then be one mid-ish September and that one will be followed by one held on the w/e of either 29th - 31st October or the 12th - 14th November 2010. The October and November weekends coincide with reenactment fairs - The International Living History Fair and The Original Reenactment Market respectively.

So, the forthcoming Meets should be ...

16 - 18 July

Mid September

and either

29th - 31st October* or the 12th - 14th November** 2010

* The International Living History Fair
** TORM - this is the more likely of the two.

Mesquite

03-06-2010, 06:55

Snarf

03-06-2010, 11:20

So, the forthcoming Meets should be ...

16 - 18 July

Mid September

and either

29th - 31st October* or the 12th - 14th November** 2010

Grrreat, will get the diary out and have a paruse, i'm not lucky enough to have a social secratery. :rolleyes:

July looks iffy as its dads b/day but i should be able to come.

Snarf

MartinK9

03-06-2010, 11:39

So, the forthcoming Meets should be ...

16 - 18 July

Mid September

and either

29th - 31st October* or the 12th - 14th November** 2010

* The International Living History Fair
** TORM - this is the more likely of the two.

Cheers Phil. :)

decorum

03-06-2010, 12:18

Took me a while to remember but ...

The lacing on the file pouch is Stairstep Applique of One Thong

The other lacing - used on the froe sheath - is Spanish Edge Lacing of Two Loops

Those who asked can probably see why I was unsure of the exact names :yikes: .

The book I use is Leather Braiding by Bruce Grant (Cornell Maritime Press) ISBN-13: 978-0-87033-039-1

The power of google-fu doesn't seem to throw up any useful info/pics/tutorials - so I might end up doing some myself :o .

addo

03-06-2010, 13:01

Cheers Phil for the dates. Im particularly looking forward to the living history fair, as I didn't make it last time.

Snarfs Sniff

03-06-2010, 14:58

Woop Woop have to say hi as i can see some familiar folk on this thread, thanks all for such a lovely weekend you are a great bunch, here's to getting my boots dirty again very soon i hope xx
And ive only joined so that Lee doesnt have to put (+1) and look popular, time to worry is when lee's name is in the list and ive got plus one by my name lol

Snarfs Sniff

03-06-2010, 15:00

We WILL be going to the July one Lee as its my birthday too!!!

MartinK9

03-06-2010, 15:00

Andy2112

03-06-2010, 15:02

And ive only joined so that Lee doesnt have to put (+1) and look popular, time to worry is when lee's name is in the list and ive got plus one by my name lol

I sometimes put +1 after my name when he comes with me, it makes him feel wanted, bless, lol

Snarfs Sniff

03-06-2010, 15:23

He certainly wont have to behave cos i wont be lol

Snarf

03-06-2010, 15:57

I sometimes put +1 after my name when he comes with me, it makes him feel wanted, bless, lol

You :censored:

ive only joined so that Lee doesnt have to put (+1) and look popular

And thanks very much!! no bowling for you!

shaggystu

03-06-2010, 20:25