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Hi guys, last year due to a little misfortune I didn't get to the BCUK meet.
So I have decided that no matter what I'll make the BCUK meet in May and having been involved in threads with many of you I was wondering who else will be coming along :) .
Sorry dude, apart from being in Germany normally, I'm off to Canada for 6 weeks or so. This wouldn't be a problem if it were the rockies or something, but I'm off to the training area in Suffield, where trees are plotted on the maps there are so few of them!!
Never mind spamel, BATUS isn't all that bad though (although I prefer Wainwright), they have a good sized herd of Pronghorn on the area, have fun out there :)
Aaaaah, you have prior experience!! It won't be that bad, apart from the fact that I will be crewing the Royal Engineers' infamous CET!!
I'm hoping that I will get back to UK for summer leave, so who knows, I may get to a meet then.
It's a shame you can't make the May moot with all the activities that have been arranged it looks very good :D
Oh, I think I'm likely to be there... ;)
I know the question was who IS going to be there for the summer jamboree, but sadly I am also off to Canada - the Rockies nonetheless, then off to Washington for 5 weeks. However, I am up for the Spring meet.
I'm hoping to do a couple of nights - depends on what the family want to do that weekend and my negotiating skills as I've already had the pass stamped for Sweden in June.
arctic hobo
04-05-2005, 22:26
Depending on a lot of things I hope to make the May meet :)
I will be there i'm driving Robs truck.
I'll be there :D ......
Ed
And me ;) Looking forward to it, the last one was fantastic, the best bit was getting to know some of you in person, so, I'm hoping for the same this time and to meet up with old faces :D
Oh, I think I'm likely to be there... ;)
Is your brother coming?
greg2935
05-05-2005, 09:30
I'll be there, I don't drive so will probably be getting a bus to reading and walking/bussing it from there.
Greg
Is your brother coming?
Yes - if I have to drag him all the way from Reading behind the 110!
(oh, alright - he can have a seat inside...)
I'll be there, I don't drive so will probably be getting a bus to reading and walking/bussing it from there.
Greg
There's people coming from Reading so I'm sure something can be sorted out. Anyone coming from (or could come Via) Reading with a spare seat?
jdlenton
05-05-2005, 11:20
I'm up for a day out if my wife gives me my gate pass back !!!!!! [we have a five week old boy :)] anyone going from around the Aylesbury area?
I'm in: My sainted Mother in law lives at Cholsey - so I dare say I can persuade my other half to let me out to play.
Roving Rich
06-05-2005, 09:23
I'll be there :D and I'll be bringing the canoe we built, so folk have a look and paddle.
Dave Goodworth of Wildlife will be doing bowdrill demo's again - Some of you met him up at the NEC and Merthyr Mawr for the last meetup.
Jed Yarnold of Truenorth is bringing along a fleet of open canoes, so there will be chance to have a paddle on the nearby Thames for anyone interested. (He was going to do an axe workshop for us, he was trained with an axe during his time as a forest ranger, but has chickened out, sorry backed down so some arm twisting maybe in order for an impromptu workshop :cool:)
I'll also be bringing my books for the BCUK "mobile library" so we can all have a look. Tone has assured me that they will be guarded at all times... :)
I hope to see ya there
Cheers
Rich
C_Claycomb
06-05-2005, 11:21
I intend to be there. I will be bringing my bow making stuff.
If anyone who is coming has an Allan Blade knife, can you find me and let me have a look? :D
qweeg500
10-05-2005, 03:12
I've got my leave approved and the missus has given me a free ticket for Saturday. I should be there Friday night hopefully.
Matt
I intend to be there. I will be bringing my bow making stuff.
If anyone who is coming has an Allan Blade knife, can you find me and let me have a look? :D
Chris I have a couple I will bring along that you can have a look at, see you there :D
Sam and I will be there, in fact I think I've successfully volunteered Sam do a talk/demo on map/compass/navigation for anyone whos interested.
Anyone good at celestial navigation? I know that a few people coming would be interested in that. :D
I can do the pole star and Orion, and with a bit of persuasion, I might be able to borrow the telescope my Scout Group has, if that would be any help. It's great for seeing the detail on the moon.
greg2935
18-05-2005, 11:38
I know the main constellations and have used the North star to navigate if that helps, if anyone has a digital camera that allows an open shutter for more than five mins, I could show exactly how the stars move across the heavens etc. To be honest it takes all of about 5 mins to show where the north star in relation to the other constellations, after that you will never forget them so it wont take long.
I'll also bring copies of star charts that people can take away. If there are too many people, I can always email them a pdf version when I get back.
jdlenton
18-05-2005, 11:43
i'll be bringing my planisphere with me i always have it in my pack when i'm out over night nice toy and good fun too.
Have a nice time folks. It's bang in the middle of my exams so will not be able to make it. Maybe next time.
Cheers.
Glad to see someone else has also been 'volunteered'. Well done to Sam. :p
Be good to see you both again...