View Full Version : north wood meet 25th-27th june 2010
woodspirits
02-06-2010, 12:46
hiya,
well ive managed to secure another meet for us at the above, sorry for the short notice but hopefully some of you will be able to attend :) same basics same fees here's a rundown of the last meets intro'
im sure i shouldnt have to mention good housekeeping to you, but im going to anyway. :(
were here on trial so it really is a case of leaving no junk / firescars etc. the only thing we should leave is a good impression, this is a private site, a farmer who i know and who has trusted me. im going to be blunt here, anyone who jeopardises this goodwill will be asked to leave. individual fires are allowed off the ground, there is plenty of windfall and some standing (usual precautions apply) live wood is to be left untouched. under 18s to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, guests or minors will be the responsibility of the person who bought them, a small section on the approach to north wood is sssi, this will be marked and out of bounds as will a small area adjacent to it which is personal to the farmer. ok happy head back on! :)
fees are a reasonable £4 per head per night, access on friday is from 1700, for security reasons the electronic gates will be closed overnight (i will find out times) location is opposite the belfry golf club on the A4091, map ref' SP19038 95694 (see 'wheres the path' website) for those arriving early there is a large layby opposite the entrance, which is 'middleton house farm'. full address is;
Middleton House Farm
Tamworth Road
Middleton,
Tamworth
North warwickshire
B78 2BD
well thats it for now, any questions just sing out :)
steve
nolightweight
02-06-2010, 12:53
Good man Steve goodjob
Nolightweight
Muddy Boots
02-06-2010, 13:23
Gutted can't make that date. Have an awesome trip guys. Sadly I'm on holiday that weekend.
Good man Steve goodjob
Nolightweight
Excellent job!!
When shall we start a list?
Snarf +1(TBC)
Snarf
Andy2112
02-06-2010, 13:27
Excellent job!!
When shall we start a list?
Snarf +1(TBC)
Snarf
Neil started the list, cabbage, lol ;)
well i do apologise, but when i started typing that reply there was only neil you cabbage!
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf +1 (TBC)
Andy2112
02-06-2010, 13:30
well i do apologise, but when i started typing that reply there was only neil you cabbage!
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf +1 (TBC)
Type faster. Plus his name was down, copy and paste, lol I'll show you how to do that task
Type faster. Plus his name was down, copy and paste, lol I'll show you how to do that task
Right that's it, ill be found in 10 to rub your bald head!!! and set :campfire: to your shoes!!:swordfigh
Andy2112
02-06-2010, 13:38
Right that's it, ill be found in 10 to rub your bald head!!! and set :campfire: to your shoes!!:swordfigh
Lol. :35::fishing::camping::lmao:
MartinK9
02-06-2010, 13:40
Many Thanks Steve.
Where are we allowed to pitch this time?
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf +1 (TBC)
MartinK9
Andy2112
02-06-2010, 14:39
Nice one Steve, thanks very much.
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf +1 (TBC)
MartinK9
Andy2112
Davey569
02-06-2010, 14:57
Awesome mate.
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf +1 (TBC)
MartinK9
Andy2112
Davey569
woodspirits
02-06-2010, 17:39
well this is a good start! as for pitching martin, theres been no harm to our last camp area, but i wouldnt object to the other end if you want, perhaps a bit of a vote?.as long as were all in one end or the other, depending on numbers there is slightly less choice i think for the hangers down by the moat :)
MartinK9
02-06-2010, 17:45
well this is a good start! as for pitching martin, theres been no harm to our last camp area, but i wouldnt object to the other end if you want, perhaps a bit of a vote?.as long as were all in one end or the other, depending on numbers there is slightly less choice i think for the hangers down by the moat :)
Steve,
Glad to hear that we had a minimal effect on the area.
Re the other area, I just thought it might be an opportunity to "try it out" in good weather before future possible winter meets.
I'll go with the consensus though :D
Mesquite
02-06-2010, 18:33
Damn... can't make this one either. :(
Have a good time guys.
sasquatch
02-06-2010, 22:15
:sadwavey: What Steve said goes for me too! I highly doubt I can make this one, June is my busiest time of year at work. Hopefully make up for lost time the rest of the year! Have a good one guys:)
woodspirits
02-06-2010, 22:52
Gutted can't make that date. Have an awesome trip guys. Sadly I'm on holiday that weekend.
:D blimey dave, you must be going to some real dogs hole if you'd rather spend it with the unwashed! :lmao:
and to you guys who cant make it hopefully see you at the next one :)
Andy2112
03-06-2010, 09:12
Sadly i will have to pull out of this one guys, my social secretary informs me it's our wedding anniversary that weekend, damn and blast!!!!!!!
Sadly i will have to pull out of this one guys, my social secretary informs me it's our wedding anniversary that weekend, damn and blast!!!!!!!
:togo::lmao::rofl::yelrotflm
Now dont go and :sulkoff:
Snarf
Andy2112
03-06-2010, 11:20
:togo::lmao::rofl::yelrotflm
Now dont go and :sulkoff:
Snarf
You, will be dealt with later.
Davey569
03-06-2010, 12:46
Steve, are there any objections to me practicing some 'survival' skills at this meet? i feel like camping out in a shelter and taking absolute minimal kit.
i feel like taking absolute minimal kit.
Don't you do that anyway?
At the last meet you brought a 15L daysack lol
Snarf
Davey569
03-06-2010, 13:58
Don't you do that anyway?
At the last meet you brought a 15L daysack lol
Snarf
It was 30l actually :D
I fancy just bringing a daysack packed with a few items e.g. knife, firesteel, paracord, a few rations, waterbottle and metal mug. And see what happens. :)
Don't you do that anyway?
Post-it-notes at the ready! :)
MartinK9
03-06-2010, 14:15
Steve, are there any objections to me practicing some 'survival' skills at this meet? i feel like camping out in a shelter and taking absolute minimal kit.
Davey,
Sounds good in theory.
Not wishing to step on Steve's toes and put words into his mouth but from the opening post:
SNIP>
were here on trial
the only thing we should leave is a good impression,
this is a private site, a farmer who i know and who has trusted me.
live wood is to be left untouched.
I am not sure there is enough leaf litter to build a debris shelter, I could be wrong though.
drewdunnrespect
03-06-2010, 14:45
darrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm its my weekend in work that weekend not fair so unless i can get holly jollys at such short notice i wont be there dam blast and blow ow well i will see what i can do drew
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf +1 (TBC)
MartinK9
Andy2112
Davey569
drew (tbc)
Davey569
03-06-2010, 14:46
Exactly why I asked first martin, and why Id bring a poncho too. (to simulate leaf cover hehe)
Muddy Boots
03-06-2010, 14:55
:D blimey dave, you must be going to some real dogs hole if you'd rather spend it with the unwashed! :lmao:
and to you guys who cant make it hopefully see you at the next one :)
Flying back from Greece on the saturday and although we should be landing early I can't see ducking out for saturday night.
I will suggest it over a few coctails while we are over there but my chances are pretty much slim to non.
So gutted I'm going to miss it.
Hopefully if there is more to follow I'll get there for the next one.
Snarfs Sniff
03-06-2010, 15:56
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Andy2112
Davey569
drew (tbc)
Snarfs Sniff
I feel specal now i have my own name and lee looks lonely (Ive taken the TBC bit off babe as WE ARE GOING!) lol
I feel specal now i have my own name and lee looks lonely (Ive taken the TBC bit off babe as WE ARE GOING!) lol
You are special babe and i'm not lonely, i know at least 5 people going lol.
To confirm this is the current list;
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Davey569
drew (tbc)
Snarfs Sniff
woodspirits
03-06-2010, 21:53
Steve, are there any objections to me practicing some 'survival' skills at this meet? i feel like camping out in a shelter and taking absolute minimal kit.
davey should be ok, but not yet, be patient i dont want to scare off the farmer or indeed anyone else passing by seeing a pair of eyes peering at them from the undergrowth!
let people get used to us for a while, see that were harmless and have a true respect for our surroundings, this is after all a private little beauty spot for a few of the locals and we are dead jammy to be here.
be good to get down to basics and see some old skills later.
Davey569
03-06-2010, 23:59
Okie doke, no problem steve. I just thought Id ask before turining up with nothing more than the clothes on my back. Ill probably just bring a poncho then and nock up a simple frame for it. Or sleep on the deck cowboy stylee. :)
TinkyPete
04-06-2010, 01:20
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Andy2112
Davey569
drew (tbc)
Snarfs Sniff
TinkyPete (TBC)
Work permitting I should be able to make this ones as well, was awesome last time round. Glad to hear they'll let us back :)
woodspirits
04-06-2010, 21:38
hi folks, had a word with gordon (farmer) about us using the moated area which although sssi, he's ok with as long as we dont disturb the surface and keep fires off the ground.
this is a lovely little area of grassland segmented by ancient moats with an abundance of trees throughout, ideally spaced for hangers! :) so, in the absence of any objections me myself and him have made an executive decision? and elect we try this area out :)
(plus its a damn site closer to offload gear, parking and bog!)
MartinK9
09-06-2010, 15:37
hi folks, had a word with gordon (farmer) about us using the moated area which although sssi, he's ok with as long as we dont disturb the surface and keep fires off the ground.
this is a lovely little area of grassland segmented by ancient moats with an abundance of trees throughout, ideally spaced for hangers! :) so, in the absence of any objections me myself and him have made an executive decision? and elect we try this area out :)
(plus its a damn site closer to offload gear, parking and bog!)
Nice one Steve.
Time for my Lavvu to make an outing to leave some spare space for tree huggers:)
woodspirits
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Davey569
drew (tbc)
Snarfs Sniff
TinkyPete (TBC)
drewdunnrespect
11-06-2010, 18:36
woodspirits
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Davey569
drew (tbc) balls cant make it NOT FAIR THE BOSS NEEDS WEEKEND OFF TO GET MARRIED thats IN BLOODY CONSIDERATE if you ask me
Snarfs Sniff
TinkyPete (TBC)
woodspirits
12-06-2010, 17:35
drew (tbc) balls cant make it NOT FAIR THE BOSS NEEDS WEEKEND OFF TO GET MARRIED thats IN BLOODY CONSIDERATE if you ask me
hi drew, thats a shame. no worries next time around then :)
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 09:42
Looks like a pass out for a day visit isn't going to happen now sadly.
Have a great weekend lads.
Just a gentle reminder about me rat packs if you get a chance.
Cheers.
Sorry to hear you not going we will miss the tent ..................
we will sing songs in your honour
Twodogs
MartinK9
15-06-2010, 11:26
Sorry to hear you not going we will miss the tent ..................
we will sing songs in your honour
Twodogs
Who's not going? Muddy Boots? Never heard of him :D
Maybe next time mate. :)
Martin hes the gez in the festival tent , with the hair .
MartinK9
15-06-2010, 11:59
Martin hes the gez in the festival tent , with the hair .
Nah, still doesn't ring a bell :lmao:
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 12:01
QUOTE=Twodogs;704296]Sorry to hear you not going we will miss the tent ..................
we will sing songs in your honour
Twodogs[/QUOTE]
ya big gayer.
:hammock::campfire::camping::c amping::vio::dancer:[
You know the mincer with the special shoes .........
MartinK9
15-06-2010, 12:04
You know the mincer with the special shoes .........
Ah, yes got you now.... the one with the blue GPS thingamejig
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 12:13
You know the mincer with the special shoes .........
That's Neil.
Andy2112
15-06-2010, 12:16
Ah, yes got you now.... the one with the blue GPS thingamejig
Now now, you're getting too technical now Martin.:D Simple words please.
The one with the foil hat with the propeler on and ginger hair ....
Andy2112
15-06-2010, 12:34
That's Snarf mate !!!!
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 12:51
You mean the one with the Insepctor Gadget coat and hat bumbling round listening to Kylie on his pink Ipod?
MartinK9
15-06-2010, 13:38
You mean the one with the Insepctor Gadget coat and hat bumbling round listening to Kylie on his pink Ipod?
Leave Kylie out of this....
MartinK9
15-06-2010, 13:43
woodspirits
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Davey569
Snarfs Sniff
TinkyPete (TBC)
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 14:57
Leave Kylie out of this....
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/muddyboots_2006/britneypoop.jpg
Andy2112
15-06-2010, 15:21
He said 'poop' :yikes::nono::sadwavey: lol
Dave we know what your thinking .........
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv120/CLB-Twodogs/purehate.jpg
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 15:33
Actually I was just thinking of Andy getting into his hammock.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/muddyboots_2006/YOU_ARE_DOING_IT_WRONG-1.gif
We will miss your line dancing in them chaps , not many blokes could get away with that last move ..
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 15:44
We will miss your line dancing in them chaps , not many blokes could get away with that last move ..
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/craymond23/aFu_HammerTime.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/fobbyfobb408/Hammer_Time.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/fobbyfobb408/Hammer_Time.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/fobbyfobb408/Hammer_Time.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/fobbyfobb408/Hammer_Time.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIRQf0S3oD0
Muddy Boots
15-06-2010, 15:57
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIRQf0S3oD0
Can't get youtube at work I think it was something to do with the the Sunblock baby baby video getting 1000 hits a day.
Back on thread,
woodspirits
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Davey569
Snarfs Sniff
StinkyPete (TBC)
Muddy Boots
16-06-2010, 10:30
3 2 1 and your back in the room.
TinkyPete
17-06-2010, 22:51
Hi ya guys not certain I can make the full meet, but I will definately be popping in at some point just not sure if it will be for the friday and the night or saturday night yet, got to sort some stuff out with work but not finalised yet, don't you just love the green machine?
MartinK9
20-06-2010, 15:46
Not long now :red:
I was about to post the same thing .............get out of my head .....................Shaman ...............
MartinK9
20-06-2010, 15:58
I was about to post the same thing .............get out of my head .....................Shaman ...............
Careful:nono:
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/639/voodoodollswallpaper.jpg
No wonder my knee herts,,,,,,,,,,bad man
MartinK9
21-06-2010, 18:25
No wonder my knee herts,,,,,,,,,,bad man
:lmao::lmao:
:evilangel::evilangel:
MartinK9
21-06-2010, 23:10
Layby for a Breakfast Bap, then sleep that off for a few hours and I'll be rearing to go :lmao:
Might attempt some bread making whilst in the woods:)
TinkyPete
22-06-2010, 22:00
OK looks like I can pop up but probably not stay a night so if guys need cylumes, blow pokers or rations or 20l jerry can (fuel type for cookers etc.) let me know. I will only be bringing what's required with a few spares :)
woodspirits
22-06-2010, 22:25
just a reminder folks, were using the moat end of the wood this time. just a short hop from the car park to the gated entrance, as before offload and return your car to the parking area when done.
i will put a ribbon of red and white hazard tape on the path, beyond will be out of bounds on this occasion. please keep within the area theres plenty of room any doubt see me or martink9 he will probably be there before me!
look forward to seeing you all :)
steve
MartinK9
23-06-2010, 00:30
Cheers Steve. :)
Davey569
23-06-2010, 13:39
Guys looks like I cant make this one. Ive got my fitness test on saturday now, got to run a mile and a half in under 14 mins :D
woodspirits
23-06-2010, 16:20
never mind looks like great weather too! good luck with your test
Steve I may not get there till after 1900 will the gate be locked?
Have fun Davey ........
Cliff
woodspirits
23-06-2010, 16:39
hiya cliff, i'll pm details
Back on thread
Put me down as a definite TBC. :)
I'll have to keep dashing back to feed animals etc. 'cause SWMBO is in France/Spain for a month with the outlaws but should be able to spend at least some quality time.
woodspirits
Nolightweight
Twodogs
Snarf
MartinK9
Davey569
Snarfs Sniff
TinkyPete (TBC)
Ged (TBC)
Oh, and I'll have a tent...
Muddy Boots
24-06-2010, 08:52
Have a great weekend lads.
Dave theres allways the next one dont cry...............again ..............
Andy2112
24-06-2010, 10:24
Dave theres allways the next one dont cry...............again ..............
Is he tired Cliff ? does he need a nap ?
Andy I think he is ...........
nolightweight
24-06-2010, 12:35
Andy I think he is ...........
Had a pm from Special Boots.
He's on a Greek island somewhere and wishing he took his festival tent with him because it's raining.
At present he's in the hotel bar drinking a cocktail that looks like it minced it's way over from Mayfair and not a Werthers Original in sight.
He also mentioned The Sound of Music, duct tape, and a goatherder. Lost interest and ignored him after that.
MartinK9
24-06-2010, 12:39
Guys looks like I cant make this one. Ive got my fitness test on saturday now, got to run a mile and a half in under 14 mins :D
Good Luck on your BPFA Davey
sasquatch
24-06-2010, 16:22
Have a great weekend lads.
Dave, Michael Eavis rang, he needs his tent back as the festival starts tomorrow! Have a good one to all that are going, sounds like it should be a cracking weekend!
Davey569
24-06-2010, 16:39
Good Luck on your BPFA Davey
Cheers mate. :)
MartinK9
24-06-2010, 19:13
Have a great weekend lads.
Cheers, packed just waiting to get some ice for this tomorrow:
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/676/cider.jpg
:dancer:
TinkyPete
24-06-2010, 19:14
good luck Davey don't worry about the time you are fit and could probably walk round in that time :)
P.s. I wouldn't recommend walking it though :)
TinkyPete
24-06-2010, 19:16
Martin you still have some room for the bacon/sausages too :)
MartinK9
24-06-2010, 19:27
Martin you still have some room for the bacon/sausages too :)
Nope, full to the brim when the ice is in :)
woodspirits
24-06-2010, 21:56
Had a pm from Special Boots.
He's on a Geek island somewhere and wishing he took his festival tent with him because it's raining.
At present he's in the hotel bar drinking a cocktail that looks like it minced it's way over from Mayfair and not a Werthers Original in sight.
He also mentioned The Sound of Music, duct tape, and a goatherder. Lost interest and ignored him after that.
huh? what island? :D
woodspirits
24-06-2010, 23:01
hiya, probably my last post before the meet. got a little time off tomorrow should be on site around midday for an early get in, safe journeys :)
nolightweight
24-06-2010, 23:12
See you there Steve.
MartinK9
25-06-2010, 02:29
See you all there :cool:
See your there folks, hopefully wont be to late ;)
Gonna be a goodun:dancer:
Muddy Boots
25-06-2010, 16:12
I think the Greek word is ela marraca! I think the translation is to shake one's own stick.
Andy2112
25-06-2010, 16:29
I think the Greek word is ela marraca! I think the translation is to shake one's own stick.
Lol bad man. :naughty::yelrotflm:nono:
nolightweight
27-06-2010, 14:07
Back in The World and counting the bites :rolleyes:
Cheers Steve for another great meet in a terrific woodland :You_Rock_
yep I will second that .......................It was scorcio ,
piccy to follow
Twodogs
MartinK9
27-06-2010, 14:42
Thirded.
Thanks Steve for arranging and to all those that attended. :)
Fourthed..... (if its a proper word lol)
Well my back is like a cheap dot-to-dot book, lots of dots but no real picture lol.
Thanks Steve for a absolute great weekend! :You_Rock_
Muddy Boots
28-06-2010, 09:56
Back in The World and counting the bites :rolleyes:
Cheers Steve for another great meet in a terrific woodland :You_Rock_
Didn't your Man Wood work then?
I was using Jungle formula insect repellent but it never stopped them.
Most effective deterent was having a sparkler sticking out of me cocktail.