spitewinter june 2010

[shaggystu]

hi all, just to let you know, the site's http://chesterfielddistrictscouts.org .uk/?page_id=16 booked for friday june 11th - sunday june 13th.

the booking lady said that we were one of the best groups they've had on the site for a long timegoodjob, let's keep it that way.

Please take the time to read this post even if you’ve read the identical looking post in the rough close thread, this post has a few small but important differences, thanks.

This is a child friendly site and your youngsters are welcome – unfortunately dogs aren’t.

Firearms (including air rifles, bows, catapults and anything else that fires a projectile) are prohibited at all times. If you turn up on site with any of the aforementioned you will be asked to leave.

Site fees are £2.50 per person per night - Important! - please note that any monies given (by individuals, groups, families etc) which are above the camping fees will be automatically considered to be a donation to Spitewinter campsite to aid with site maintenance, site regeneration etc.

There are good toilet facilities including showers, the showers take a token (50pence for about three minutes iirc) so if anyone feels the need to wash over the course of the meet it would be best if you could let me know beforehand so that I can make sure that I get enough tokens in advance.

Following on from the ’Leave no Trace’ thread and to try to pre-empt possible problems:

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 bins are the wheelie bins by the main entrance.

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 the sight is surrounded by private farmland the owners of which are very aware of what’s happening on the campsite (there have been problems in the past with site users trespassing/vandalising farm land/buildings) and who do report back to the site owners regularly.

* 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/parking – vehicular access is limited to a small car park by the entrance to the site – so you can’t pull right up to your pitch. Fortunately the site is only small so even if you wanted to pitch in the furthest corners from the car park you’d still only have 100yards at most to carry your kit. If anyone has concerns regarding the security of their vehicles I’m pretty sure that an arrangement could be made to lock the main gate overnight.

Fires – ground fires are not allowed – plain and simple, anyone found to be lighting ground fires will be asked to leave the site immediately. There are approximately 20 specific fire areas with raised concrete plinths spread around the site, these can be used for cooking fires, there is also a campfire circle in an amphitheatre kind of area, No cooking is allowed in the campfire circle. Some firewood is provided by the site but quantity and quality of wood is very variable, bringing your own fuel may be a good idea if you plan on cooking a lot.


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 – chainsaws are prohibited at all times.

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.

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.

Old hands

I’ve decided to adopt the idea of having “old hands” from rough close.

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 Spitewinter 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 etc.
whittle
practice 'stuff' - except tree felling; the site has strong opinions about that
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.

Many thanks to Decorum for allowing me to re-cycle his work, it saved me much thought!:You_Rock_

I’ve decided to limit the numbers at this meet to 20. This is mainly because the first meet was pretty small and worked really well, it’s not a massive site to be honest.


Cheers

Stuart

[shaggystu]

meet list

shaggystu

cheers

stuart

[MartinK9]

Nice one Stuart. :)

shaggystu
MartinK9

[nolightweight]

Meet list:

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9

[Twodogs]

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9
Twodogs

[Cliv]

Nice one

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9
Twodogs
Cliv

[shaggystu]

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Twodogs (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)

[Elines]

Could I add myself to the list please

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Twodogs (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)

[TinkyPete]

And me, but TBC


shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Twodogs (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)

[Muddy Boots]

Hi guys had a quick search but can't find out where this site is; any clues?

[MartinK9]

Hi guys had a quick search but can't find out where this site is; any clues?

Check this thread. :)

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30879&page=3

Post 76

HTH

[Muddy Boots]

Check this thread. :)

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30879&page=3

Post 76

HTH

Thanks martin much appreciated mate.

Will need to check a bit closer to the time on this one.

[Muddy Boots]

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Twodogs (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Muddy Boots

Gonna add meself to this one as long as no-one minds.

If plans change I'll take myself out. :togo:

[Andy2112]

I've added my name, hope you don't mind, if you do i won't come,lol

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Twodogs (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Andy2112

[MartinK9]

Nice one Andy. :)

[MartinK9]

Bumpity Bump :cool:

Getting closer :)

[Twodogs]

Sorry chaps I need to drop out of this one as the Cosford air show is on that weekend and I have tickets ,

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Muddy Boots
Andy2112

[leaf man]

Is that the postcode of the site if i follow that link?
Its only down the road from me so i might come!

[Andy2112]

Is that the postcode of the site if i follow that link?
Its only down the road from me so i might come!

Looks like it's just up the road, S45 0LL. See you there mate.

[leaf man]

Just awaiting the go ahead from leaf lady

waHOO! im in

[Muddy Boots]

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Andy2112

Sorry guys this is a no goer for me dropping name off the list.

[shaggystu]

just to let you all know, since the upgrade BCUK doesn't really work on my computer, i guess it's got bigger and my little mobile based internet connection just can't handle it, i might be entirely wrong and it might just be that my PC's rubbish but either way it means that i just can't get on here as often as i'd like to. the reason i'm telling you all this is that i really don't want you all to think that i've forgotten about the meet because i've not. it's still going ahead, everything's organised at my end, i just can't really help with any advice, won't really be able to answer any questions, sorry.

please don't be put off by my continued silence for the next few weeks, i'm not ignoring you, i've just been struck dumb by progress. i'll make sure that i get online once or twice before the meet, definately on the 10th if for no other reason than to see who's coming. if anyone has any real issues that they need to speak to me about then i believe that both Cliv and MartinK9 have my phone number, if your names on the list they're welcome to give it to you.

again, really sorry for any difficulties this may cause anyone,

cheers

stuart

[MartinK9]

Sorry chaps I need to drop out of this one as the Cosford air show is on that weekend and I have tickets ,





Sorry guys this is a no goer for me dropping name off the list.



Never mind Gents,

maybe next time

[Andy2112]

At this rate we'll all fit into your lavvu Martin. lol

[MartinK9]

At this rate we'll all fit into your lavvu Martin. lol

Get your own :nana: :lmao:

[TinkyPete]

Martin, Andy especially needs his own with his night time howler monkey impression.

[Andy2112]

Martin, Andy especially needs his own with his night time howler monkey impression.

Preferrably about a mile away eh ? lol

[shaggystu]

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Andy2112
leaf man

not too long to go now chaps, looking forward to it already.

i was wondering if anyone had anything particular they wanted to get up to over the weekend? we did a bit of bow drill and plenty of cooking last time, anyone any thoughts? if it's a resounding no from everyone that's fine by me, i can sit and stare at the fire with the best of 'em, but you never no, someone might have a cracking idea for a project.

cheers

stuart

[leaf man]

i have plenty of hazel and lime if anyone wants some for the weekend.
i have just finished up making some nettle brew for the weekend. i can not believe how much nettle it takes to add up to 1kg!!
i cant promise it will be any good, but i will bring the lot in bottle if anyone is brave enough....

[shaggystu]

i have plenty of hazel and lime if anyone wants some for the weekend.
i have just finished up making some nettle brew for the weekend. i can not believe how much nettle it takes to add up to 1kg!!
i cant promise it will be any good, but i will bring the lot in bottle if anyone is brave enough....

i've never done anything at all with lime (i don't think we get it round here) but isn't it supposed to be lovely to carve? if you've got any pieces that'd make some big spoons/noggins i wouldn't mind having a bit of a whittle

cheers

stuart

[Twodogs]

Shag , Limes fantastic for bowdrills ...
Twodogs

[shaggystu]

Shag , Limes fantastic for bowdrills ...
Twodogs

cheers for that mate. i've been practicing a lot as it happens and getting quite good at it , i reckon i'm succeeding more often than i'm failing now which is nice. been having quite a lot of success with willow, but i shall have a bash with lime......

any chance of some nice drill and hearth sized pieces of lime please leaf man?

cheers

stuart

[MartinK9]

Looks like bowdrill again this Meet then. :)

[Andy2112]

I've heard Martin just looks at a stick and it ignites now, Chuck Norris of the bushcraft world, lol

[MartinK9]

I've heard Martin just looks at a stick and it ignites now, Chuck Norris of the bushcraft world, lol

With the occassional round-house kick:buttkick:








I wish

[shaggystu]

Looks like bowdrill again this Meet then. :)

nah, it just wouldn't be the same without cliff's swearing, sweating and grunting to encourage us

stuart

[Andy2112]

What's the firewood situation there ?

I can bring some charcoal and firelogs if required ?

[shaggystu]

What's the firewood situation there ?

I can bring some charcoal and firelogs if required ?

it can be a bit variable, last meet they'd just had some felling done on site so there was more firewood than we could possibly have needed, i don't know what'll be there this time though, it's pot luck really. i'd suggest that we'll be fine but it'd be nice to have a few crackle logs or similar just to be on the safe side.

cheers

stuart

[Andy2112]

it can be a bit variable, last meet they'd just had some felling done on site so there was more firewood than we could possibly have needed, i don't know what'll be there this time though, it's pot luck really. i'd suggest that we'll be fine but it'd be nice to have a few crackle logs or similar just to be on the safe side.

cheers

stuart

Ok Stu, i'll get some more crackle logs before the meet.

[nolightweight]

Ok Stu, i'll get some more crackle logs before the meet.

Getting them's no bother; it's the REMEMBERING them that counts....:pokenest:

[Andy2112]

Looks like i might not be able to do the Friday as work have just said i can't have the day off as a few colleagues are off that day/week as well. So, i'll be there either Friday night (doubtful) or probably Saturday (more likely). gutted.

[MartinK9]

Andy,

No wories mate, see you Sat. :)

[Andy2112]

Looks like i might not be able to do the Friday as work have just said i can't have the day off as a few colleagues are off that day/week as well. So, i'll be there either Friday night (doubtful) or probably Saturday (more likely). gutted.


Andy,

No wories mate, see you Sat. :)

Might be able to make it up Friday now, but i won't know till the Wednesday before and it's all dependant on how busy my section is with the quantity of jobs coming in on the day. Fingers crossed i may well be able to book off half a day.

[MartinK9]

Make your bleeding mind up :lmao:

[Andy2112]

Make your bleeding mind up :lmao:

Lol. Out of my control, i'm at the mercy of the god of ads, lol

[leaf man]

nettle beer is looking good now, if i get another demi jon i will make adifferent style batch up. still no brave enough to try is just yet!
lookin forward to this now, need some me time since ididnt get the ranger job i was after

[Andy2112]

Never tried nettle beer Leaf Man, what's it taste like after it brewed ? Is it beer like or wine like ?

[leaf man]

i couldnt possibly tell you!! ha, im makin it up from a river cottage recipe so it might be ok. didnt have any lager yeast so i used wine yeast, but yeast is yeast....(waitin for the correction tirade)
i'll have some this weekend an let you know how bad it is

[Andy2112]

i couldnt possibly tell you!! ha, im makin it up from a river cottage recipe so it might be ok. didnt have any lager yeast so i used wine yeast, but yeast is yeast....(waitin for the correction tirade)
i'll have some this weekend an let you know how bad it is

Lol, ok matey. I remember that River Cottage episode on TV, that brew looked nice tbh.

[leaf man]

wooo! its ok! strange flavour. might get better with time.......

[shaggystu]

wooo! its ok! strange flavour. might get better with time.......

good strange or bad strange? not that it really matters, i'm quite partial to the swift half of something strange, and if it doesn't get better with time you can rest assured that it'll get better with quantity, it's all good by the second gallon!

cheers!

stuart

[leaf man]

Tastes, well crap thb! Gonna see if i can save it.

Will be bringing a friend if its ok, he is a total newbie so will need some patience i think

[shaggystu]

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Andy2112
leaf man +1


Will be bringing a friend if its ok, he is a total newbie so will need some patience i think
no problem at all mate, bringing non-members is covered in the OP. i recently took a friend who was a non-memeber to the rough close meet, i got him to read through that thread before we went (especially decorum's OP) just so he had a good idea of what to expect and what would be expected of him, it made me more comfortable if nothing else.

cheers

stuart

[Andy2112]

Gonna have to pull out of this one i'm afraid. Sorry folks.
shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
leaf man +1

[MartinK9]

Gonna have to pull out of this one i'm afraid. Sorry folks.
shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
leaf man +1

See post No. 44 :D

Never mind mate, maybe next time?

[Andy2112]

See post No. 44 :D

Never mind mate, maybe next time?

Something had to give. ;(

[shaggystu]

Gonna have to pull out of this one i'm afraid. Sorry folks.
shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
leaf man +1

that's a shame mate, hope you can make it next time

cheers

stuart

[Andy2112]

Ok guys, i'm back in for this one. Had to pull out of the North wood meet so i'm coming now. Never hang myself will i ? lol ;)

[leaf man]

Youre asking for trouble andy! Hope you can make it.
My friend the newbie, wants a list of stuff to buy for this week end so you'll have to forgive his 'shinyness', bless

[Andy2112]

Youre asking for trouble andy! Hope you can make it.
My friend the newbie, wants a list of stuff to buy for this week end so you'll have to forgive his 'shinyness', bless

Tell me about it, lol

Nothing wrong with shiny, it all starts out that way. My new hammock sleeve is shiny, lol.

[leaf man]

So is my hammock, but it will be its field trial as i have made it myself. What could possibly go wrong...

[Andy2112]

I'll pop my spare hammock in the car then, lol ;)

[leaf man]

Whats the best thing for sleeping in a hammock? A sleeping bag or a blanket? Never slept in one or even set one up so will be playing in the woods when his gear turns up

[Snarf]

Whats the best thing for sleeping in a hammock? A sleeping bag or a blanket?

I always have a sleeping bag, i find it a bit more adaptable than a blanket as you can have it as a full bag or open it out as a quilt.

I'd rather be to toasty than to cold.

Snarf

[Andy2112]

Whats the best thing for sleeping in a hammock? A sleeping bag or a blanket? Never slept in one or even set one up so will be playing in the woods when his gear turns up

Either mate. I use my artic bag and sometimes my snugpak quilt. underneath insulation is the key to not having a cold back and butt. Most of us use hammocks so just shout up if you get stuck. I'm still learning this hammocking lark.

[Andy2112]

To keep everything straight i've added myself back to the list.

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Andy2112
leaf man

[shaggystu]

To keep everything straight i've added myself back to the list.

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Andy2112
leaf man

well you wouldn't want to be casusing any confusion now would you:p

cheers

stuart

[Andy2112]

well you wouldn't want to be casusing any confusion now would you:p

cheers

stuart

I confuse myself at times.

[MartinK9]

To keep everything straight i've added myself back to the list.

shaggystu
nolightweight TBC
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Andy2112
leaf man

You sure now? Not forgot someone's birthday? Wedding? Funeral? :D

[Andy2112]

You sure now? Not forgot someone's birthday? Wedding? Funeral? :D

Well, my nan's really ill atm, so who knows?


Directions

M6 south then M1 north ?. Now do i get off at jct29 or jct30 ? any ideas ?

[MartinK9]

Well, my nan's really ill atm, so who knows?


Directions

M6 south then M1 north ?. Now do i get off at jct29 or jct30 ? any ideas ?

Jct 29 :

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&t=h&om=1&msid=104321174418656015997.000 442f89e02801cc1276&s=AARTsJrL9cnmqvVRPGFQIf2_BJRr 6S1Tcg&ll=53.195956,-1.489463&spn=0.008998,0.018239&z=15&iwloc=000442f8a19b6798d83af&f=d&daddr=Spitewinter+%4053.193526 ,-1.489356

[Andy2112]

Jct 29 :

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&t=h&om=1&msid=104321174418656015997.000 442f89e02801cc1276&s=AARTsJrL9cnmqvVRPGFQIf2_BJRr 6S1Tcg&ll=53.195956,-1.489463&spn=0.008998,0.018239&z=15&iwloc=000442f8a19b6798d83af&f=d&daddr=Spitewinter+%4053.193526 ,-1.489356

Cheers mate.

[addo]

Im going to try and visit one day chaps, and can bring a decent bowdrill set up if ya like.
Im out playing this weekend so other pass outs are hard to come by for a bit.

[Andy2112]

Right fellas,
Group Meal

Who's up for it ? I've been chatting to Martink9 and we've come up with a few suggestions for the scran for Friday/Saturday.

Friday night - Steak and chips with a side salad (for all those health concious shrafters), maybe with a balsamic vinegar and honey dressing if i've time to knock one out.

Saturday AM - Mountainman Brekkie - inspired by Twodogs. (thanks Cliff)
PM - Curry made from scratch (meat to be decided) maybe with rice or naan ?
See here for curry http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42438&highlight=curry

Your thoughts ?

[MartinK9]

Andy,

I'm in for all 3 :red:

[Andy2112]

Spices are being sourced as i type.

[leaf man]

How bout jamacian jerk pork n rice sat pm? Spicy hot hot!!

Everything else sounds good to me mate. Will we delegate who brings what piece and pool it all 2gther, or just pay up to one man?

anyone comin do knife makin or metal bashing?

[MartinK9]

Im going to try and visit one day chaps, and can bring a decent bowdrill set up if ya like.
Im out playing this weekend so other pass outs are hard to come by for a bit.

Nice one Addo, will be good to see you there. :)

[Andy2112]

How bout jamacian jerk pork n rice sat pm? Spicy hot hot!!

Everything else sounds good to me mate. Will we delegate who brings what piece and pool it all 2gther, or just pay up to one man?

anyone comin do knife makin or metal bashing?

Sounds good but we need to decide what we are doing, maybe give it a while till the others reply with their preferences. I've got a West Indian Goat curry recipe to try out one time soon.

Probably best if we all chip in to the total cost but if you've got say half dozen cooking onions then post up you'll bring em. We've just got to make sure we have all the ingredients.

We deffo need a BIG pot for the curry. I'm getting the spices sorted.

PS If folks don't want to do the group cookout but want to just cook for themselves then that's fine, it's not obligatory to join in here. (but i know all will, lol)

I think an ingredients list is in order

Andy 2112 - All spices for curry. Gratis, I'll stand the cost of these.

[leaf man]

Sounds like a plan
man im looking forward to this!!

[Andy2112]

Sounds like a plan
man im looking forward to this!!

Be prepared to be fed by The Rough Close Naughty Corner !!!!!!!!!

This could get messy so i'll suggest i get all the stuff for the curry, we can divvy the cost out later, makes sense really. It'll be a chicken curry, is that ok with everyone? If some like a hot curry can i suggest you bring your own chillis and put them into your own portion ? it seemed to work better that way at RC.

[MartinK9]

Sound fine by me mate.

I'll source all ingredients for the Mountainman Brekkie. :D

[Andy2112]

Sound fine by me mate.

I'll source all ingredients for the Mountainman Brekkie. :D

Nice one Rodders.

[MartinK9]

Nice one Rodders.

You know it makes sense....:lmao:

[ged]

Right fellas ...
Friday night - Steak and chips with a side salad ...
Saturday AM - Mountainman Brekkie ...
PM - Curry made from scratch (meat to be decided) maybe with rice or naan ?
Your thoughts ?

If you're doing that I might just have to turn up unexpectedly again. And I'm a bread lover.
And a steak lover.
And a curry lover.
And... heck, just let me know what it'll cost me. :)

Cheers,
Ged.

[Snarf]

We deffo need a BIG pot for the curry.

If you fancy coming to mine and picking it up you can borrow my 23L cooking pot, it still has the smell of the first curry we done at RC and the blackened sides from the communal lol

[shaggystu]

Right fellas,
Group Meal

Who's up for it ? I've been chatting to Martink9 and we've come up with a few suggestions for the scran for Friday/Saturday.

Friday night - Steak and chips with a side salad (for all those health concious shrafters), maybe with a balsamic vinegar and honey dressing if i've time to knock one out.

Saturday AM - Mountainman Brekkie - inspired by Twodogs. (thanks Cliff)
PM - Curry made from scratch (meat to be decided) maybe with rice or naan ?
See here for curry http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42438&highlight=curry

Your thoughts ?

this all sounds pretty good to me, but i'll only be having a wafer thin slice of the mountain man brekkie, i'm fairly sure that i'm still digesting the last one.

cheers

stuart

[shaggystu]

If you're doing that I might just have to turn up unexpectedly again. And I'm a bread lover.
And a steak lover.
And a curry lover.
And... heck, just let me know what it'll cost me. :)

Cheers,
Ged.

if you do manage to get up mate, and it would be nice to see you, i'll have that pouch for you. it's half finished at the moment, i've been busy with other things unfortunately, but i'll get it done this next week.

cheers

stuart

[leaf man]

who wants lime and hazel to play with? i may also be able to get some green ash. let me know coz i have to get out cuttin

[MartinK9]

who wants lime and hazel to play with? i may also be able to get some green ash. let me know coz i have to get out cuttin

Yes please. :)

[Andy2112]

If you're doing that I might just have to turn up unexpectedly again. And I'm a bread lover.
And a steak lover.
And a curry lover.
And... heck, just let me know what it'll cost me. :)

Cheers,
Ged.

It won't cost much Ged. Come and sit a spell.


If you fancy coming to mine and picking it up you can borrow my 23L cooking pot, it still has the smell of the first curry we done at RC and the blackened sides from the communal lol

Good idea Trigger, might just do that mate. Bet you ain't washed it either from the last time!!!!

[shaggystu]

who wants lime and hazel to play with? i may also be able to get some green ash. let me know coz i have to get out cuttin

some lime for me please, what are the chances of some big pieces of lime bark too? i'm thinking cordage.

cheers

stuart

[Snarf]

Bet you ain't washed it either from the last time!!!!

Yes i have, the inside has had a good scrub, can't say about the outer lol, will give it a scrub for ya's.

And i would like some lime please, wanna make some cutlery so any good sections for that would be ace.

Snarf

[leaf man]

im gettin some this weekend, have got some bark for cordage but will have to get a horde by the looks of it! i'll have my little boy in a carrier on the front and a daysack wi loads on me back. mite start callin meself sherpa or mule... i dont have a great deal of hazel guys so will share it out even like, the lime is only as thick as an arm, its dead coppice growth.
what goes into the mountainman scran?

[Andy2112]

im gettin some this weekend, have got some bark for cordage but will have to get a horde by the looks of it! i'll have my little boy in a carrier on the front and a daysack wi loads on me back. mite start callin meself sherpa or mule... i dont have a great deal of hazel guys so will share it out even like, the lime is only as thick as an arm, its dead coppice growth.
what goes into the mountainman scran?

Here ya go mate, post No 16

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55354&p=675319#post675319

[Snarf]

How bout swapping the fried potato to a more starchy variety like hash browns?!

[leaf man]

Wow, im am really looking forward to this!!!!!
There goes me loosing a bit of weight! Erm, i must express at this point that i am a minamalistic kinda guy(coz im always skint) and dont have anywhere near as much gear as you fellas! Sod it, im commin anyhow!
Is there a knife maker amoungst the crowd?

[Andy2112]

Wow, im am really looking forward to this!!!!!
There goes me loosing a bit of weight! Erm, i must express at this point that i am a minamalistic kinda guy(coz im always skint) and dont have anywhere near as much gear as you fellas! Sod it, im commin anyhow!
Is there a knife maker amoungst the crowd?

Bushcraft and weight loss do not go together in the same sentence, lol;):D You don't need loads of gear bud, use what works for you, better than all the gear and no idea sorta thing. All my gear goes into a 40ltr patrol pack with 2 10 ltr side pouches.

[leaf man]

Same as, just trying out new kit as go that i make myself. Like my hammock, leather bags and have just finished a leather tool sleave that will clip on to the front of my ni pack. All will be revealed soon enuff. I prefer makin my gear anyhow, get a authentic feel about it

[Muddy Boots]

Bushcraft and weight loss do not go together in the same sentence, lol;):D You don't need loads of gear bud, use what works for you, better than all the gear and no idea sorta thing. All my gear goes into a 40ltr patrol pack with 2 10 ltr side pouches. Of course that doesn't include the beer.

Oh really!

[Andy2112]

Oh really!

Didn't wanna mention the 10 carrier bags full of beer and food sat in the back of the car mate, creates a bad impression, lol;):D:lmao: :35:

[Muddy Boots]

Didn't wanna mention the 10 carrier bags full of beer and food sat in the back of the car mate, creates a bad impression, lol;):D:lmao: :35:

Only if you go home with 11 carriers full of beer fella.

Bodge found a 4 pack of Stella stashed at Rough Close last visit there so I guess you never know.

[shaggystu]

Only if you go home with 11 carriers full of beer fella.

Bodge found a 4 pack of Stella stashed at Rough Close last visit there so I guess you never know.

my mate ben found stella at rough close, maybe it's thrown in with the camping?

cheers

stuart

[leaf man]

just bottled the beer and birch wine. beer smells like.... well, you'll see. tastes like a light beer. wine tastes like rocket fuel and gets you pie eyed after very liitle. it should considering it has over 1.5kgs of sugar and 1kg of raisens pickled in it! tastes gud actually

[ged]

If you fancy coming to mine and picking it up you can borrow my 23L cooking pot, it still has the smell of the first curry we done at RC and the blackened sides from the communal lol

I have a fair sized pot, I think it's only about 14 litres but it would surely do a meal for a dozen and it's available if you want it. Just let me know. It's aluminium with a strong steel half-circle handle.

[ged]

if you do manage to get up mate, and it would be nice to see you, i'll have that pouch for you. it's half finished at the moment, i've been busy with other things unfortunately, but i'll get it done this next week.

That's great Stu, I'm pretty sure I'll be coming and I can bring the stones.

Ged.

[TinkyPete]

I am up for the food as well, the naughty corner on the move :) Just let me know if you need anything....

Could I have a little wood to play with too, not fussy as I like to see what I am going to do with once I see it :)

Another set up me a bit lighter than last time but still have a few bits with me :)

Anyone want Rat Packs or Hexi or cylumes or blow pokers?

[Andy2112]

I have a fair sized pot, I think it's only about 14 litres but it would surely do a meal for a dozen and it's available if you want it. Just let me know. It's aluminium with a strong steel half-circle handle.

Ged, if you could bring it that would be great, save a fair old trek to get Snarf's one off him.

[ged]

Ged, if you could bring {the cooking pot} that would be great, save a fair old trek to get Snarf's one off him.

I thought it might save some travel. Sure, I'll bring it.

Ged.

[Andy2112]

I am up for the food as well, the naughty corner on the move :) Just let me know if you need anything....

Mobile bushcraft caterers is what we are, lol;)

Anyone want Rat Packs or Hexi or cylumes or blow pokers?

Yes please Pete, I'll have the usual.:cool:

[Andy2112]

I thought it might save some travel. Sure, I'll bring it.

Ged.

Nice one Ged.

[ged]

Just wondering if we'll be able to use a fire pit like last time? If Cliff can't make it I can probably make one like his in an hour or two.

Ged.

[shaggystu]

Just wondering if we'll be able to use a fire pit like last time? If Cliff can't make it I can probably make one like his in an hour or two.

Ged.

i don't really see it being a problem, i guess it's down to the warden on the day really. if all else failed we could always just set it up over one of the concrete fire blocks though.

cheers

stuart

[shaggystu]

I am up for the food as well, the naughty corner on the move :) Just let me know if you need anything....

Could I have a little wood to play with too, not fussy as I like to see what I am going to do with once I see it :)

Another set up me a bit lighter than last time but still have a few bits with me :)

Anyone want Rat Packs or Hexi or cylumes or blow pokers?

are the blow pokers the same as martink9's? i think it's a piece of radio antenna or something like that, with a taper to it basically. if so, can i have one please?

cheers

stuart

[MartinK9]

Just wondering if we'll be able to use a fire pit like last time? If Cliff can't make it I can probably make one like his in an hour or two.

Ged.

I'll be bringing my jerrycan fire box. :)

I'm just repacking my kit after getting back form a Meet about 3 hours ago :D

[Andy2112]

I'll be bringing my jerrycan fire box. :)

I'm just repacking my kit after getting back form a Meet about 3 hours ago :D

Nice one Martin.

Tesco's have got those "heat logs" in again so i nabbed a pack. £5 for 12, can't be bad.;)

[MartinK9]

Nice one Martin.

Tesco's have got those "heat logs" in again so i nabbed a pack. £5 for 12, can't be bad.;)

OK Mate. I'll supply the charcoal then. :)

[leaf man]

fellas, im sorry but i have to pull out.
i have taken a MASSIVE financial hit this weekend as well as some other big ball breakers and am in no fit state to come, nor can i now afford to.
will do what i can for the next time, hope you all have a ball
mike

[Andy2112]

fellas, im sorry but i have to pull out.
i have taken a MASSIVE financial hit this weekend as well as some other big ball breakers and am in no fit state to come, nor can i now afford to.
will do what i can for the next time, hope you all have a ball
mike

Bad luck Mike. Real life has a habit of butt kicking us sometimes. See you at the next one maybe.

[MartinK9]

Bad luck Mike. Real life has a habit of butt kicking us sometimes. See you at the next one maybe.

He's actually just heard about your cooking. :lmao:


fellas, im sorry but i have to pull out.
i have taken a MASSIVE financial hit this weekend as well as some other big ball breakers and am in no fit state to come, nor can i now afford to.
will do what i can for the next time, hope you all have a ball
mike

Mike,

Maybe the next one, real life takes priority over hobbies sometimes

Take care.

[MartinK9]

How bout swapping the fried potato to a more starchy variety like hash browns?!

OK, swap the starchy fried potato for the starchy fried potato then?:togo:

:lmao::lmao:

[Elines]

I have just made my first walking stick (and maybe second one too by the weekend) with antler handles so if anyone is interested in a simpleton guide, I could bring them along and explain the sequence I went through - based on what a very experienced walking stick maker in our village told me to do

[Andy2112]

Sorry guys, had some bad news yesterday so i'm afraid i won't be able to make the meet. It wouldn't be fair on the family for me to come at this time.

[nolightweight]

I won't be able to make this one either.

Have a good one.

[Snarf]

OK, swap the starchy fried potato for the starchy fried potato then?:togo:

:lmao::lmao:

Well a Hash brown is mildly different than a fried cube of potato.

I may take it as an insult:rolleyes:

[Andy2112]

Well a Hash brown is mildly different than a fried cube of potato.

I may take it as an insult:rolleyes: Very cutting, lol

[MartinK9]

Sorry guys, had some bad news yesterday so i'm afraid i won't be able to make the meet. It wouldn't be fair on the family for me to come at this time.

Sorry to hear that Andy, thoughts are with you and yours.


I won't be able to make this one either.

Have a good one.

OK Mate maybe next time.

[MartinK9]

shaggystu
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
leaf man

I'm still going to cook the MM Brekkie for Sat AM - ingredients already bought;

If others still want a group Meal for Sat Evening then we can sort it out whilst we are there.

[Snarf]

Very cutting, lol

It was very cutting:puppy_dog

It came across very blunt

Martin can have a sharp tongue:puppy_dog

[shaggystu]

I'm still going to cook the MM Brekkie for Sat AM - ingredients already bought;

If others still want a group Meal for Sat Evening then we can sort it out whilst we are there.

i'll dig that leg of lamb out then and we'll have a roast on saturday night if that's ok with martin (you've got the dutchie!). we'll need taters, carrots, onions, parsnips, etc. etc. owt that can be roast i guess. leave it with you all.

cheers

stuart

[shaggystu]

Sorry guys, had some bad news yesterday so i'm afraid i won't be able to make the meet. It wouldn't be fair on the family for me to come at this time.

sorry to hear that mate, family always need to come first though, hope to see you next time

cheers

stuart

[shaggystu]

I won't be able to make this one either.

Have a good one.

that's a shame mate, i was looking forward to another 3am coffee break! hope to see you next time

cheers

stuart

[shaggystu]

shaggystu
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)

i think that this is the current meet list, all 4/5 of us! let me know if i've missed anyone

cheers

stuart

[TinkyPete]

Looks like I can definately make this one, so i will be there:)

Stu yes the blow pokers are the same as Martin's :)

Sorry to hear Andy and Neil catch you on the flip but have fun, will keep your rats till we meet again Andy :)

[ged]

... let me know if i've missed anyone

The guy with the big cooking pot? :)

Mind you with so many people pulling out we'd probably manage with a mess tin.

Sorry to hear of people having life attacks. Believe me, I know what it's like. Hope you all recover strongly and we see you again soon in fine fettle.

Ged.

[Andy2112]

Cheers fellas, Martin may well fill you in on why i had to pull out. Have fun, and there's always next time.

[MartinK9]

Stu,

What's the earliest we can arrive there, and, do you require a lift this time?

shaggystu
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Ged

[shaggystu]

martin - PM sent

Ged - sorry mate, schoolboy error to forget the man with the pot - must try harder

to all - looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow, should be a good little meet again, i should be there from 11am so feel free to arrive anytime after that.

cheers

excited stuart

stuart -

[MartinK9]

PM recieved and replied to...

See you tomorrow mate. :)

[Ratbag]

I'd like to come along just for Saturday night with my son - he's really keen to do some camping and it's not too far away to nip down there for the night. Would that be OK? That would make the list:
shaggystu
MartinK9 (old hand)
Cliv (old hand)
Elines (not an old hand but willing to help out if i can)
TinkyPete (TBC)
Ged
Ratbag + Robert

Thanks

Rat

[Elines]

From my personal knowledge everyone is made to feel welcome at these dos (although never been to Spitewinter myself - setting off shortly - I have been to Rough Close which is similar)

[TinkyPete]

Ratbag you and your son are welcome. We are at the site at the minute and Stu and we all say hello.

[addo]

Right, im coming up, last minute pass out. See you in a bit :camping::campfire:

[Elines]

This weekend was brilliant - learned loads of stuff, met new great people and generally had a marvelous time. There was a small but perfectly formed group of up to 9 people

(You will have to use your imagination as I can't get Tiny pic to upload (even one picture))

Particular thanks to Shaggystu for organising and MartinK9 for being Head Chef.

For those who have not been - and it was my first visit - Spitewinter is a small open site, next to a road; it is a scout campsite and we had it all to ourselves. It has excellent facilities - especially the shower and toilet block

Martin started us off well on Saturday morning with a big breakfast using his Dutch oven, which we all soon polished off. And Shaggystu made bannock with an improvised oven.

Ged supplied hot water from his ghilly kettle, whilst practicing his fire lighting.

Saturday evening Martin, with support especially from Tinkypete, again took charge and produced a fantastic leg of lamb meal with all the trimmings - absolutely delicious - and again from the Dutch oven.

We had some flying visits from Ratbag and his son Robert, and also from Addo. Addo brought his bow drill set with him and gave us a demonstration of firelighting which some even managed to repeat (give you one guess as to who couldn't.)

All in all a great weekend and even the weather was good as it only rained lightly during Saturday night, with sunny spells the rest of the time.

Thanks again to all concerned.

[Ratbag]

Well it might have been a flying visit but we had a great time! Thanks to everyone for their hospitality and to Martin in particular for the stew last night - I wish I'd brought a bigger plate with me cos Robert polished most of it off. He's been telling everyone today that he went "real camping", he's absolutely buzzing.

Hope we didn't disturb anyone this morning with our early departure, although from the snoring coming from various pits as we passed I would guess not :)

Cheers

Rat

[shaggystu]

thanks to all for another great spitewinter meet, cracking weekend. thanks especially to martin for his cooking, food was superb as always, and addo for the impromptu bow drill demonstration, it's nice to sneak a little bushcraft in every now and then! i shall let you all know when we've got the site again.

thanks again

stuart

[addo]

Cheers for being top hosts, I enjoyed my evening with you chaps, especially all the stories about "fan dancing" etc.
Sorry for leaving without goodbyes but I had to scarper off early and you were all sleeping so well.
Hope Elines and Pete got their blankets back ok after I popped them under the tarp, cheers for the loan. I'll try and stay a bit longer next time.

[MartinK9]

Another great weekend, nice to see everyone again, and to meet new shrafters,

Pics on this thread:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57907

[TinkyPete]

Thanks everyone for another great meet awesome site and was a great relaxing time, just what was needed cann't wait till I get another chance :)