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Just to let anyone who is interested know that there will be a mini gathering over the weekend of 29/30 October.
Location will be Cockingford Campsite which is approx 2k SSW of Widecombe in the Moor. GR 717750.
The campsite has a toilet block with washing facilities.
If anyone has any skills they wish to share or learn, let me know and we'll see what we can do.
Obviously there will be a show and tell :D so bring alone those spoons etc
Moduser
Just to let anyone who is interested know that there will be a mini gathering over the weekend of 29/30 October.
Location will be Cockingford Campsite which is approx 2k SSW of Widecombe in the Moor. GR 717750.
The campsite has a toilet block with washing facilities.
If anyone has any skills they wish to share or learn, let me know and we'll see what we can do.
Obviously there will be a show and tell :D so bring alone those spoons etc
Moduser
I'll see you there:D
I wouldn't mind trying some methods of primitive fishing if anyone going is willing to spent sometime showing me how.
arctic hobo
05-10-2005, 16:30
Will do what I can to make it :)
is this a prequel to the Dartmoor christmas gathering? Same place i take it?
Will people be there Friday to Sunday or Sat-Sun?
Hi Andy,
Not so much a prequel, more like a sequel from the meet earlier this year.
As it's half term the week leading up to the weekend I'm thinking of coming down on the Friday; 1 to try and secure the bottem of the site and also to get the fire going :D
David
David if I am not working then I will also try to get up on Friday.
Andy yes it is the same place as the Dartmoor Christmas meet, some of us have been planning to meet up since that last Dartmoor meet (the first Dartmoor Meet was arranged by Falling Rain about a year and a half ago and we have tried to maintain that as an annual thing, but decided that we wanted to meet again in the year).
Obviously it is open to anyone that can make it (as are all meets) and the usual things will take place (skill sharing, comparison of items of kit, chin wagging and generally having a laugh).:D
arctic hobo
05-10-2005, 18:37
Hi Andy,
Not so much a prequel, more like a sequel from the meet earlier this year.
As it's half term the week leading up to the weekend I'm thinking of coming down on the Friday; 1 to try and secure the bottem of the site and also to get the fire going :D
David
Oho. Since I do college now, that must affect me. Plus I plan to get a decent bit of walking in with mates (we're doing the ten tors 55 again :D ) around then so it looks good that I can make it. May be down on the Friday then folks :cool:
Yup we'll be there.
Going to merge this with the main Dartmoor thread.
For details on previous meets see Dartmoor Meetup - Archive (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=5520)
I shall be there on friday. I am going to exeter the weekend before i might just stay for the week. Any excuse to spend time outside.
Nice one Wayne. Bring a saw and or axe. I expect a 10 foot pile of fire wood for when everyone else gets there :D :D :D
Borneo Wildman
07-10-2005, 10:40
Too close to ignore - I'de like to come along and meet some new faces. Is there anything I should bring (to share I mean) food? Do we do our own thing or all chip in?
Borneo Wildman,
Your very welcome.
People bring their own food. Last time we had made a couple of communal meals with contributions from everyone.
Just a point to mention, there are no suitable hammock or bivi points so bring a tent :(
david
Just been given the go ahead from SWMBO so will hopefully makeit down on the friday if thats ok .
Two questions though
1. Is it ok to bring the pup ?
2. Please can i have some directions ?
Off to buy a sleeping bag , just found out the kids have destroyed my old one .
Cheers
Pumbaa
Meant to reply earlier, i wish i could amke it down but thats my anniversary weekend and although i tried to persuade swmbo to come down too she was having none of it. Anyway hope to meet you all at the christmas one :D
Hi mate where abouts are you in Dorset??
I don't know about the pup (dog), I'll let you know:)
Meant to reply earlier, i wish i could amke it down but thats my anniversary weekend and although i tried to persuade swmbo to come down too she was having none of it. Anyway hope to meet you all at the christmas one :D
No problems see you early December:D
I live about 5 miles east of Dorchester , Or for those with a good military knowledge 2 miles from Bovington .
Will have an empty car so no problems if some one wants a lift .
Cheers
Pumbaa
I'll e-mail you directionsfrom Dorchester to Widdecombe (courtesy of the AA) and then I'll see about getting a map copied up here so that you can see where to go and print it off from there:)
Here's a question for anyone attending the meet.
Does anyone have a large (at least 3 X 4 ft) BBQ grill or similar they can bring.
The chicken wire that was used last time was a great improvisation but I'm sure we can do better.
If not I'll go shopping and see what I can find.
Moduser
Here's a question for anyone attending the meet.
Does anyone have a large (at least 3 X 4 ft) BBQ grill or similar they can bring.
The chicken wire that was used last time was a great improvisation but I'm sure we can do better.
If not I'll go shopping and see what I can find.
Moduser
Sorry moduser I haven't got anything that will fit the bill. I will do my best to be there when everyone arrives and hopefully start getting some of the firewood required and of course ensure that we get the pitch that we are after.
Just had a thought is there a cost ?
Going through what kit i need to bring and then trying to find it !! :eek:
Then the missus says "Dont forget to take yer wallet "
Like i was going to , there might be a pub near by !!
Pumbaa
The cost for the site is normally £2.50 per night and there are a couple of pubs in Widecombe, although last time we spent most of our time around the camp fire with a tinny or two when we were having a beer.:)
although last time we spent most of our time around the camp fire with a tinny or two
Plus some cider and mead with whiskey. Which reminds me Leon, must make a visit to the gereral store :beerchug:
As far as the grill thing is concerned, if no one responses with a positive ACK by early next week I'll sort something out.
Yes mate it is beginning to feel rather good and the general store is a must as possibly so could be the farm shop;).
Well just a couple of weeks to go and I am really looking forward to it:D
Well just a couple of weeks to go and I am really looking forward to it
Likewise. :D :D
And me.
As far as the grill is concerned, I'll see if i can snaffle a big one one from my Group stores.
Good stuff womble. If you do manage to borrow one can you let me know, that way I won't bother trying to find one.
See you in a couple of weeks :nana:
I'll try and look one out this evening and let you know.
Just a quick reminder that there is a little get together this weekend.
Looking forward to woodsmoke inane chatter :D :D
Moduser
Looking forward to it myself .
Anybody else heading down on the friday ?
Pumbaa
I think that moduser and Wayne may be coming down early, I will be there as well:)
And me. Not sure I'll be able to get any of the spiced cider, but I'll give it a go.
Just rang the site , and the guy says they are still open . but at the moment it is very wet and windy ! :eek:
I will bring me waders then :D
Also , no worries with dogs , as long as they are kept on a lead on site .
cheers
pumbaa
The Joker
24-10-2005, 10:59
If I can make it any chance of a late entry......please :D
Pete,
Your welcome mate, Oh and congrats on winning the comp :aargh4:
I'll be down on Friday +3 (including Womble)
Wellies it is then.
The Joker
24-10-2005, 11:30
Pete,
Your welcome mate, Oh and congrats on winning the comp :aargh4:
I'll be down on Friday +3 (including Womble)
Wellies it is then.
I think the wife is going to let me come, time off on good behaviour :lmao:
Now I dont have a tent, but what about bivi bag under tarp tied from the car :confused: :D
Pete,
Just looked at the weather, Thursday/Friday appears to be picking up but still too early to tell for sure.
Bivi bag and tarp will work, you can always crash in the car if the weather gets too bad, not very bushcraft but who cares it's about having a nice trip.
Moduser
The Joker
24-10-2005, 11:41
Pete,
Just looked at the weather, Thursday/Friday appears to be picking up but still too early to tell for sure.
Bivi bag and tarp will work, you can always crash in the car if the weather gets too bad, not very bushcraft but who cares it's about having a nice trip.
Moduser
What time you guys getting there on friday, I'll try and get down there for then :D
Im getting excited :D
Bivi bag and tarp........hoohar! :cool:
I'm aiming for 10ish, depending on traffic and the usual nonsense.
Just rang the site , and the guy says they are still open . but at the moment it is very wet and windy ! :eek:
I will bring me waders then :D
Also , no worries with dogs , as long as they are kept on a lead on site .
cheers
pumbaa
Thanks pumbaa, I'll get some OS maps scanned up and posted later today for an exact location and directions from Widecombe:)
I can vouch for it being windy, we have gale force8 forecast for today and it is absolutely hammering down, there is also a severe weather warning for the area. I get the feeling the the tarp is going to be required for overhead protection of the fire and possibly a dinghy to float it in:D.
If you have gaitors bring em, Pete the more the merrier as moduser said, will be good to see you:D
The Joker
24-10-2005, 11:48
I'm aiming for 10ish, depending on traffic and the usual nonsense.
I'll be there some point Friday, any chance of someones mobile number incase I get lost :D
Blue tarp is already in the van :D
Just need to secure it so it wont blow away :lmao:
I've got a spare tarp if necessary.
The Joker
24-10-2005, 11:51
Thanks pumbaa:)
I can vouch for it being windy, we have gale force8 forecast for today and it is absolutely hammering down, there is also a severe weather warning for the area. I get the feeling the the tarp is going to be required for overhead protection of the fire and possibly a dinghy to float it in:D.
If you have gaitors bring em, Pete the more the merrier as moduser said, will be good to see you:D
It'll be great to put some faces to the user names :yikes:
Never go any where with out my gaiters :D
Wont hurt to bring it Womble
Blue tarp is already in the van :D
Just need to secure it so it wont blow away :lmao:
I'll see what I can find to keep it in place (a house may do):D
It'll be great to put some faces to the user names :yikes:
Never go any where with out my gaiters :D
You never know you may even get to see the face behind the beard:lmao:
The Joker
24-10-2005, 11:58
You never know you may even get to see the face behind the beard:lmao:
:lmao: :eek: :lmao:
Remember to bring a mirror, you don't want to be turned to stone....
The Joker
24-10-2005, 12:07
Remember to bring a mirror, you don't want to be turned to stone....
Very clever, thats quick for a Monday. :35:
I dont suppose anyone has a crook knife or spoon knife they want to sell :D
Clipper - PM with ya mate.
The Joker
24-10-2005, 12:24
Clipper - PM with ya mate.
Thanks Andy :You_Rock_
Does anyone have long/lat co-ords for the camp site......Thanks :D
Thanks Andy :You_Rock_
Does anyone have long/lat co-ords for the camp site......Thanks :D
GR 717750:)
I am hoping to be there late afternoon on friday .
Got an outbound cheeta 4 tent , it's a fairly cheap one , hope it holds out with dartmoors wind ( and mine :lmao: ).
Pumbaa
pumbaa,
The site is reasonably well sheltered, as long as the river doesn't burst it's banks we should be fine (the river would have to rise 5 feet to burst it's banks but hey, got to look on the bright side :lmao: )
moduser
pumbaa,
The site is reasonably well sheltered, as long as the river doesn't burst it's banks we should be fine (the river would have to rise 5 feet to burst it's banks but hey, got to look on the bright side :lmao: )
moduser
Your lucky it isn't the Dart running through, I have seen 5 feet and more happen in one night.:)
Tell me about it Leon.
Went Kayaking on the Dart last December and it had rained for two days before.
It was quite scary, and I was only doing the loop. Supposedly grade 2-3 it was easily 3-4. More than I was used to that's for sure.
Getting positively excited :red:
I'll see you in a couple of days, a few toys to play with, good company and a camp fire, it sounds better and better everytime I think about it.
I am going to bring a fiskars axe along as well as my normal beasty:D, people can see what they think of it:) and talk about it's pro's and cons. I'll also bring the 15euro knife along as it has changed a little since you saw it last with a couple of the other projects that I have been working on (moccassins, the Helle Harding and bits).
The Joker
24-10-2005, 16:26
What is it about 4hour trip, trying to work out travelling time :D
a few toys to play with, good company and a camp fire, it sounds better and better everytime I think about it.
Stop rubbing it in! Well dissapointed I can't make it. Must stop reading this thread. LOL
Hi I am new to this, well I have had an interest for a good number of years but never realized untill a while ago how in depth and spitirual bushcraft was to become for me.
But after reading this thread in ragards to the campsite I felt like saying hey would it be alright if I came along to learn and share some experiences. Most people I try to talk about bushcraft either dont get it or really arnt that interseted at all and it might be nice to hang out with like mined people.
Now heres the thing I live in devon and near the area you are planning to do this trip and to be honest it was only a few miles from your proposed campsite that i fell in love with the woods and the out doors after a couple of frinds introduced me to an area of outstanding natral bueauty and so deserted it was unreal.
There wasnt a moblie signal and it was a walk of about 30mins hike away from the car down into a secluded woodland. We spent 3 days there and i never saw anyone else apart from the company I was with. It hit home when we returned to civilsation and I tuely felt as though I had been away in the wilds it was weird walking around the supermarket.
It was becuse of this trip I invested in a hamock and a tarp for there was plenty of opertunity to use it there and be out in the wild. There is also ample space or tents and the ground is soft and the area was very comfertable with the use of the river dart water wasnt a problem.
I just remeber washing in the river just before the daylight left me and then wondering bak to the camp with the water i had collected to see me through the night. The bolders carved out by many years by the river siloeted against the river in the last trickles of light and I knew this is for me.
Anyway I am looking for people to practise and learn the bounty of knowladge that is bushcraft.
But I would be more inclined to share this spot with you guys in return when I visit the spot in the future it might hold fond memorys for me thats the pay off.
You can put tents up tarps bivvys hamocks and be totally alone away from the world.
Just thought I ask anyway see if it might be worth me turning up on friday if not to camp but maybe show you the spot.
Nettles.
I've just gone and bought myself a new tent, and am now be eager to try it out this weekend. For those who've seen it, it's the 2 man version of my Blacks Kyntire (3man) - the Tiree. It's replacng my Jack Wolfskin Termite 2 which is alarmingly beginning to age (the underside lets in water, the outer is beginning to sprout holes and the inner seams are beginning to fail - dissapointing after 5 years).
It is a self supporting crossbreed dome/tunnel: only requiring pegging where the poles meet the ground, has an outer that clips onto the poles (a function it shares with the wolfskin that I really like) and what looks like a spacious porch - something the Termite2 doesn't really manage. It's heavier by about a 1kg, and has a larger packsize, but I think I can live with those.
Really looking forward to Friday now!
Hi Nettles welcome to the campfire!. I can't speak for everyone here who's going to Dartmoor, but as far as I'm concerned you're welcome to join us for a brew, and a chat!
Your spot sounds interesting, I have to admit...
The Joker
25-10-2005, 13:46
Hi Nettles welcome to the campfire!. I can't speak for everyone here who's going to Dartmoor, but as far as I'm concerned you're welcome to join us for a brew, and a chat!
Your spot sounds interesting, I have to admit...
Same for me, come join in, It'll be good to meet you :D
Well seeing as all I have been doing latley is going out to the woods at every chance I get it would be good for me to meet some like mined people and silly of me to pass it up, so what would be a good time to wonder over and find you guys?
If you like I wold be happy to show you the spot again the pay off for me would be to learn a bit more about the area in the bushcraft sense and maybe learn some skills that may help keep the area preserved through good practice as the spot is local for me.
I would also like to mention that ther is sufficent materials (dead standing trees/wood ect) to practice shelter building and I have read alot about but never made one yet.......
Or just to have the joy in shareing some good company is just as appealing.
Nettles
Just did a quick read through the thread and the list of attendee's is as follows;
Leon-1
Lithril
Lithril's bird (Sam to the rest of us)
Womble
Arctic Hobo (Maybe)
Wayne
Pumbaa
Borneo Wildman
Moduser (plus son and son's friend)
Clipper
Nettles
A very good turn out :D
I am just finishing a couple of Grohmanns, yep will get there hopefully Thursday afternoon once the sheaths are made. Will try to get the fire pit prepared and have some wood sorted for Friday.:D
Neil1 was saying that he may be able to make it down on Saturday so add another to the list.
I keep on telling pumbaa that I will get a scan of an OS map of the area up so that he can find the site, I will do my best to get that up tonight. Sorry pumbaa got snowed under last night with other bits:o.
No worries , I keep meaning to pick up a dartmoor map from the corner shop :rolleyes:
Maybe tommorrow !
Pumbaa
Pumbaa,
If your online go here (http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/) and type the grid ref into the box - SX716751
That will show you Cockingford in the middle of the page
The Joker
25-10-2005, 15:52
I've been trying to convince jon pickett to come down with me, so there might be another one.
Looking forward to it, Im going to leave as early as I can Friday morning. Which prob wont be that early, but aiming to get down late lunch time. :D
Got my flippers packed :umbrella: :D
i wish i could come to the meet because i live so close to dartmoor but i'm in france for half term! grrrr. is there going to be another one?? i know theres one for xmas but if its too close to christmas then i wont be able to make it. i could if its like a week and a half before xmas. i'll invite my mate whos going to asia with me. i'm gunna get him on this. bdw to make you a bit jealous, i'm in france (northern france) its similar to dartmoor in certain places a few woods, not ot bad for walking and camping etc, its reall sunny heer and it hasnt rains that much, like england, hope you all have enough wood to make a raft because thats probably the only way you'll get to plymouth and dartmoor if the weathers correct. :lmao: ow and do you have to bring anything to the show and tell because i dont have anything, i havent made anything so i'd be stuffed. :lmao:
Darren,
There's usually two or three Dartmoor meet's a year so keep watching the thread.
As for show & tell - not compulsory but inspiring :D
Darren, some of us get together for a walk or a weekend on Dartmoor every now and then, just keep an eye out in the meetups and social chatter part of the forum. As far as do you have to bring anything, the answer to that is no, if you have made something and want to bring it along or if you want to crib about something that hasn't worked the same, there is always someone who has been in a similair situation and can sympathise or help as the case may be.:)
The Joker
25-10-2005, 17:54
Do we need to bring fire wood :dunno:
Cheers Moduser . Should be able to find it ! He says :D
Pumbaa
Razorstrop
26-10-2005, 00:52
Just wanted to say to all you guys, enjoy the meet this weekend, cause the 'oopp north contingent will be living it up in the lakes as well. Cant wait to see the pics and share experiences :)
Have fun, be good
Garry
Its gonna be a very good one I think, I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Neil
Good luck with this one.
We'll be up North discovering why Cumbria is full of Lakes :umbrella:
Right for those that are coming and need a map this is it.
http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/3883/cockington4so.jpg
Approaching from the East drive West along the B3387 past Haytor and Saddle Tor at the Y junction take a right follow this for about 1 kilometer and then take the left down the hill into Widecombe in the moor.
Follow the road up the hill around the back of the church and you will see shops and an Inn on your right at the junction in Widecombe go straight over and down the hill past the post office and general store.
Follow this road along past the first major junction on the left (about 1Km) to the second junction which is a little way up the hill (2Km) and take a left over the cattle grid and down the hill, you will pass a farmhouse on the left and go over the bridge and immediately on the right there is a field and a track leading into it. We will be at the end of the track:)
I was looking at the map and ouldnt help but notice the river ! After reading the cray fish thread , wondered if that area is on a PL post code as this would mean no license required . Can anyone local help ? I was thinking of trying to pick up a trap to see if we can catch some of these blighters .
Cheers
Pumbaa
PS. These are the exeter post codes alowed
EX19,EX20,EX21,EX22,EX23,EX31, EX32,EX33,EX34,EX35,EX36,EX37, EX38,Ex39
It's more of a stream than a river.
It's more of a stream than a river
That don't mean there's nothing there! Wayne wants to have a bash at primitive fishing so maybe have a go at making a trap as well?
Even if it's devoid of animal life a good teaching exercise.
Moduser
Nice one , i like the idea of some primitive hunting/fishing
Pumbaa
I'll do some wild food stuff too (depending whats about), really looking forward to it.
Nice one Neil. Looking forward to meeting you.
Moduser
As an added bonus, the clocks go back this weekend so we get an extra hour on-site :D
The Joker
26-10-2005, 17:17
Im getting really excited now, one more work day. :D
It was great getting home tonight and unwrapping my Proteus, Bivi and Swanni. :D
I can start getting my kit ready now.
The Joker
26-10-2005, 17:48
Good news guys, Jon Pickett is coming down with me on Friday :D
:red: :red: :red: :red: :red:
Only two days to go . Getting excited now
Dartmoor just aint ready for me !
Got most of my kit ready already
Pumbaa
And the forecast is looking good for Friday and Saturday!
Hi all.
I am not going to be able to make it. :(
Will anyone still be there on Sunday afternoon?
Hey Wayne,
That's a shame. I'll be leaving just after lunch because of the travel time.
Hopefully some of the more local folks maybe staying on a bit.
Rgds
Moduser
Wayne, sorry to hear that you won't make it:(, I'll be there for a while, but I need to arrange my return yet so may well be there Sunday.
I am just getting changed ready to get out the door and get to the site, I shall see everyone there have a good evening.:)
arctic hobo
27-10-2005, 16:52
Sorry folks, will have to skip this one, I have an awful lot on and also no money and no car! Will do my best to get to the next one (is that the Christmas one?), gutted I can't come :( but there you go. Have a good time guys :D
Damn, I was mad for going to this one ! I was going to leave this arvo ( friday ) but a funny noise camefrom my van..thought I'd punctured a tyre but I hadn't..I did spot it was bald..took it to the tyre people who said the king pin has gone ( explains why i feel a little lower on my side of the van ) and that it shouldn't go anywhere but a garage..no chance of that until next week.
In a defiant mood lol I figure I could still get my girlfriend to drop me up there ( we live nearish ) and as she has to work tomorrow I would get a lift back from her on the sunday ( although I do like the security of my own vehicle with me It is a possibility ) So whilst packing my tent to come on up I find that a friend who borrowed it last for a festival has managed to put a 3 foot rip in it top tobottom on the outside sheet and had not even told me about it !!!!! Grrr raaa and argh I think I'm being told not to go by some cosmic force, I have a basha sheet but I have little experience with it ad with the wet and wind forcast for this weekend I think relying on that may be unwise..I may make efforts to get up on saturday..maybe with a new tent and a lift from a mate....sorry folk was hoping to meet you all...I may still do but if not Xmas time meet it is
Booosh
Well its 8pm pretty much and I could get a lift up there now but I feel I've missed the boat for now..I may make efforts tomorrow..if anyone is in the plymouth / plympton area tomorrow and heading for the meet I'd love to catch a ride ! :)
Boosh
falling rain
29-10-2005, 14:59
Sorry I couldn't make this one folks.
By the way there are definately fish in the river by the campsite - small trout which I saw last time I was there for Widecombe fair.
You'll all be at the site as I write this. so I hope it went well. really looking forward to the Xmas meet up which is only 7 weeks away :red: :)
A big thank you to all you guys that came along :You_Rock_ We had everything - great weather :umbrella: which got greater as the night went on :Thinkingo , fab food (cheeers chef Dave), superb company :beerchug: and a lot of laughs.
Thanks again to you all.
Neil
PS - remember to put all your pic's up Pete
Sorry I couldn't make this one folks.
By the way there are definately fish in the river by the campsite - small trout which I saw last time I was there for Widecombe fair.
You'll all be at the site as I write this. so I hope it went well. really looking forward to the Xmas meet up which is only 7 weeks away :red: :)
Shame you didn't make it Nick, I'll see you in December (bring waders, you may need them).
A quick echo of Neil1 in saying thanks to all that came along it was great to meet you (in some cases good to see you again) and hope to see you again when we can get another sorted out.
A big thanks to those who organised this meet :You_Rock_
Me and the bacon hunter had a real good time , and learnt a bit too (like how to catch a bacon butty !!).
It was good to see the faces behind the names .
Cheers guys , for a cracking weekend
Pumbaa and Cody
It was great to meet you too, glad you and Cody had a safe trip back, and SWMBO did'nt make the two of you stand in the porch too long.
Neil
The Joker
30-10-2005, 17:53
Cheers guys really great weekend with a really great bunch of people :You_Rock_
As soon as I've worked it out there'll be some pics :D
Got a really good pic of the BACON HUNTER!!!!?LOL
Huge Thanks to all you guys at the meet in the moat, Kieren (fire raiser) and myself had a great time, despite me falling in the fire, oops. Making fire for the first time with a bow drill was a real eye opener. Also I never realised that wild food could taste so good, the biltong stir fry was delicious, and those chestnuts,mmmmmm. Pleasure to meet you all and thanks again. Off to go and have another scrub.................Jon
Thanks for a great, though soggy weekend.
I would especially like to thanks Clipper for the Orgasmic Tomato & Basil Soup :lmao: :lmao: (truely ingenius).
Good to meet a lot of new faces.
My lad and his friend thougherly enjoyed themselves and look forward to the next meet.
Congrats to Jon for his first sucess with fire by friction.
And thanks to Neil-1 for his knowledge ability to convey it on the wild food walk.
Now I just need to figure out a better way of installing a group shelter at the Widecomb site, my eyes are still bloodshot from all that smoke :D
Moduser
Well just to echo what everyone has writen about the meet over the weekend and to say what a great time I had.
Hopefully next time I wont have to leave so early in the morning.
With company as open and freindly as that along with some food and drink thrown in for good measure the weather wasnt even an issue infact for me made more of a great experience. Better than looking out the window seeing it rain and not going out at all! I learnt alot, but now more eager to learn even more.
To all those involved a big thankyou for the weekend and the laughs hope to meet up again.
Anyway hope drying and cleaning your gear isnt a hassle, for me its has been a fond reminder of a great time.
Nettles (rob).
Dave, it was a pleasure to meet you at last (it may have inspired me enough to do a tutorial on modifying the LK35!).
Rob, it was brill having you along, glad you got something out of it and hope to see you on many more.
Next time I'll plan a little more, instead of doing it "off-the-cuff".
Neil
PS - remember - a blankets for life, not just for sleeping under! ;)
Well neil1 you may say that what you showed us was off the cuff but for me it was true bush craft and working with what you had in your natural enviroment.
So in my eyes job well done and I learnt a lot from all of you guys.
Neil1 mabe next time your out in scotland it might be worth ringing your bro to find out where he is (he might be right round the corner).
Leon maybe next time your in scotlandland it might be worth looking behind you....!
Again thanks guys and if you are doing anything down this way please drop me a line I would be greatfull of the chance to practise and learn.
nettles.
It was good to meet you nettles, hope to see you the next time we get out and about:)
Nettles, next time I see you I owe you £1. The farmer didn't have change so it was a case of buy four get one free :D
Neil, A tutorial on the LK35 harness would be great. Once mine is as comfy to wear as yours I'll probably end up saving the Sabre for week long trips and just use the LK35 for weekends. Wonderfull ;)
Leon anytime you want to get out and about give me a shout and thats for greg also (is was greg right?). If im able to go ill come and pick you guys up also ill look further into that rail trip and ill forward you what I find. that goes for Neil also...
Sorry I didnt wake you in the morning Leon but you sounded like you were sleeping quite soundly and I am optamistic at meeting with you again soon.
In the mean time if you guys have any outings that I would be able to join you on please give me a shout as I apreciate good company anytime.
Moduser yea I want you to send me the pound in the post.....
Dont worry about it, I got more than a pounds worth out of the weekend, put it towards somthing (bar of soap maybe...). Great to meet you also and I hope to see you in the future also.
Nettles.
Cheers Nettles. At this rate people are going to start thinking I have a personal Hygiene problem :soapbox: Not having a rant, just me on a big bar of Tomato & Basil :lmao:
Rob stay in touch and if your around the area drop me a PM.
If Neil, Greg or I come up with anything I will drop you a PM to let you know in advance.
moduser must be smelling somewhat like a Pizza or a Bolognese if he using that soap:lmao:
Hi Guys.
I had a great weekend. Good company ,and as always a walk along the Dart is a pleasure.
I hope Wombles enjoyed his birthday with us despite the rain.
I am looking forward to the next one.
greg2935
31-10-2005, 14:23
Just wanted to say more or less the same as everyone else, was reallly nice to meet (and renew old friendships) with such a decent and friendly bunch of people.
Hope your car is okay Neil.
Rob, was good to meet you, we'll see you when another wander is organised...
Greg
Thanks Greg sorry I called you glen but it was likewise nice to meet you and im looking forward to the next venture.
Moduser thanks for the insight on the nettle cordage and how it can be applied in fact everyone had there own sugestions and contributions to my weekend a big thanks to the lot of you. Hope to see you all again and maybe one day I may be able to return the favour.... (anything is possiable).
Wayne glad to see you had a safe trip and wish you the best of luck with your venture and your contribution to bushcraft.
Nettles.
Sounds like you guys all had a good time, hope to meet some of you down there in decemeber.
By the way - whats this about modusers hygine and tomato and basil soup/soap? Or is it the case of what happens at the meet stays at the meet? :lmao: :D
Just a little joke, moduser had mispelled soup as soap in a previous thread and clipper had picked up on it and gave him a little ribbing:)
At the meet clipper presented moduser with a bar of "Clippers Tomato and Basil Soap".:D
lol cheers leon....if theres one thing I learnt from Pete when i met him is that he certainly doesn't lack in the joke/humour department. Sounds like it was certainly a good laugh, wish i could have come down.
Hopefully see you at the next one:)
I am going to ring up about using the local scout land tonight , see if we an use that one week end.
Any takers ?
Its only 6 acres but wareham forest is just up the road .
Pumbaa
Platypus
31-10-2005, 15:49
I'd be up for that.
Stayed at Wareham forest campsite back in august, (big tent, not bushcrafting :( ) really enjoyed it, it's a great place :D
Sorry I didnt wake you in the morning Leon but you sounded like you were sleeping quite soundly
Nettles.
Leon....looks and sounds like the the same "medicine" you took at the Wilderness Gathering ...???? :beerchug: :lmao: :lmao:
Im soooo jealous lol Iwas sooo hopng to be there and it all went pear shaped....another day I tell theee!
Booosh
The Joker
01-11-2005, 19:54
I still can smell that smoke on me from the weekend :lmao:
But at least my eye's don't sting anymore :lmao:
Thats strange , i cant get the smell of bacon out of the dog ! :lmao:
Pumbaa
The Joker
01-11-2005, 22:48
Thats strange , i cant get the smell of bacon out of the dog ! :lmao:
Pumbaa
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Leon....looks and sounds like the the same "medicine" you took at the Wilderness Gathering ...???? :beerchug: :lmao: :lmao:
Not quite mate, Nettles left quite early for an appointment that could not be broken and Neil and I had been up till the late hours chatting. So I wasn't up untill about 0830hrs.
Pumbaa have you never heard the expression "you can take the pig out of the pen, but you will never get the pig out of the rottwieller".
Does anyone have any pics of the dartmoor meet???
Yes lets see some of the pictures. There were plenty of cameras about.
Rather embarassing to admit , but my camera ran out of battery power when i went to take the first picture !!!
Had plenty of AAA batterys , but found out my camera takes AA . :11doh:
Pumbaa
Also did any one find a black Mag light (large) Its just I havent been able to find it at home and the last place I remember having it was on the meet.
Cheers guys and I hope to see some of the pics soon as well as meeting up with you guys again.
Nettles.
Something that we think was yours WAS found beside where you'd pitched, on Sunday morning, but I can't remember quite what it was.
Anyone?
I think it was an orange whistle !!!
If that helps
Pumbaa
A maglite was picked up. i can't remember who is looking after it for you though.
Well as long as it is safe im sure it will catch up with me in due course thanks guys for that info. I dont know who the whistle belongs to.....
Wayne, I go brighton sometimes as I have family there I have cheaked out your web site for your survival school and was wondering if I was able to give you a heads up and if your around about the prospect of droping in to say hi?
Again nice to meet you all and I guess who ever has the MAG light will be needing my address and some cash for the postage.....
Trust me ehh.
Nettles.
Nettles If your in my neck of the words drop me a line. Its always a pleasure to meet up with friends.
Thanks wayne will do next time im around there ill give you a shout and see if your around, looking forward to meeting you again.
Nettles.
Sorry I've not been about much and gutted I couldn't make the weekend. Been a manic few weeks, the solicitors finally got their fingers in gear, should have moved the week before the meetup but some brightspark decided to delay it a week so we finally got the keys the same weekend as the meet. Didn't have broadband till last week.
Hope you're all well and look forward to seeing you at the next one
Matt
Good to hear from you mate, shame you didn't make it hopefully see you in December:)