Comrie Croft meet up?

[Everything Mac]

late October early November.

Perhaps we could go down the skill share route again as I enjoyed that last time!

Would be nice to get a decent group of people going! I've put a thread up on BB but as per usual there has been a limited response.

cheers
Andy

[T1Viper]

If theres a meet next year i'd love to come along.

I'm just starting out in Bushcraft and have next to no kit, thats my winter project trying to buy/make everything i'll need.

Hope you all have fun and i look forward to meeting you.

Tom

[JohnC]

I'd be intrerested in the early Nov meet..

[Everything Mac]

Early November would be best for me too tbh.

I think I may get a few folk going and then if anyone else comes too then we can have a bit more of a laugh.


Ti Viper - if you have the gear to sleep out in those temperatures then you would be more than welcome! - if we get numbers similar to last year then you may be able to buy a fair old bit of kit there. ;)

Andy

[Nagual]

Subject to suitable dates and suitable baby sitter may well have a Nagual and a bivibabe for this. We can supply dates for these times for everyone else to work around.. :lmao:

[dave53]

hi all where is comrie croft regards dave

[Graham_S]

It's here (http://www.comriecroft.com/). Near Creiff.

[dave53]

chees guys regards davd

[SCOMAN]

I may be interested although I don't know if I've any skills to share. Dates would be a big bearing on my attendance

[locum76]

Could be good...

[Barn Owl]

If theres a meet next year i'd love to come along.

I'm just starting out in Bushcraft and have next to no kit, thats my winter project trying to buy/make everything i'll need.

Hope you all have fun and i look forward to meeting you.

Tom

That's not a problem Tom,

If me or any of the other folks are going,we've plenty spare kit mate.

Where are you btw?

I'm in Drongan at the moment,there's others in Ayrshire too.

Tom.

[Barn Owl]

I may be interested although I don't know if I've any skills to share. Dates would be a big bearing on my attendance

If your lips move and your elbow bends,then you've all the skills needed..;)

[tiger stacker]

Am tempted but it may clash with other stuff wait out please

[charleslockerbie]

If it dont clash with other stuff, id love to go an meet you all.

[listenclear]

Early Nov is a possibility for me...

[kiltedpict]

Look forward to dates to see if I can a make it too!

[Everything Mac]

first weekend in november?

there has been some interest in this from the BB lads too.

Scoman - don't worry mate, it is a learning experience for every one. I'll be offering lessons this year. Though I would sure like to get some time off so some one can teach me how to sharpen stuff! :D


I'll call up comrie this afternoon if I get the chance.
Andy

[T1Viper]

That's not a problem Tom,

If me or any of the other folks are going,we've plenty spare kit mate.

Where are you btw?

I'm in Drongan at the moment,there's others in Ayrshire too.

Tom.

Hi Tom (feel like i'm talking to myself lol)

I'm in Irvine, I've been camping (sites not wild) and fly fishing for years, but now i have decided that the hammock and tarp and wild camping are the way forward. So at the minute i'm deciding which one to go for, i like the look of the tenth wonder Hornet, and i'm going to get the sewing machine out and have a shot at making a tarp from ripstop nylon then giving it a silnylon coating.

So i have set myself this winter to get everything bought and made for starting heading out next spring.

Thanks for the welcome.

Tom

P.S Everything Mac, if people do have stuff for sale then i might be persuaded, i do like a new shiny lol

[Everything Mac]

I just got off the phone with Comrie and they have pencilled us in for the first weekend of November. - As it stands the hall is free but there is a wedding party taking place in the lodge/ farmhouse.
I said that we would get around 20 folk there, in a week or so when I have a better idea of numbers I'll phone up comrie again and confirm it all.
We will also have the field to ourselves again :D

Tom - we had quite a lot of people selling their kit in the hall last year. - I see no reason why that wouldn't happen again this year as long as the hall remains available.

I'm going to be fairly run off my feet with uni work the next month or so; so I might be a bit slow at getting things done.

It would be nice to see a similar set up to last year with two parachutes and the like. - though I'm afraid I do not know who organised that and I don't have the means to do it myself. - but I'm more than happy to help out any way I can.

I'd sure like to see another pot of stew on the go this year too :D:D:D

all the best guys - see you all in a month :D

Andy

[Nonsuch]

6/7 November ? I should be able to come along

I am pretty sure CC still have the poles to put up a second chute

NS

[gsfgaz]

Me and Sean should be awrite for this ...

[Keithbrem]

At the moment I'm working night shift on the Saturday and Sunday but might pop up during the day?
Cheers for organising this :)

[Miyagi]

If theres a meet next year i'd love to come along.

I'm just starting out in Bushcraft and have next to no kit, thats my winter project trying to buy/make everything i'll need.

Hope you all have fun and i look forward to meeting you.

Tom

Due to a kind lift by Locum76, I turned up at Comrie Croft last year with no "bushcraft" kit - apart from my Wellies.

A really friendly mob and uber helpful.

I was able to watch quite a few skills being passed on.

The highlight for me was watching "Man the Hunter" head for a fish supper from the Chippy in Crieff - as all the stew was gone.

You'll have a great time.

Early November for me as I'm on the H4H Jock Crawl (charity pub crawl/tin rattling) at the end of October.

Liam

[Barn Owl]

But I decided on chicken so that I could catch and pluck it myself.

You missed that bit out.;)

[Miyagi]

But I decided on chicken so that I could catch and pluck it myself.

You missed that bit out.;)

Hahahahaha - I mentioned no names.

I never saw your triumphant return as I'd "shot the craw" by then.

The stew looked good, though I'd left before it was ready, the dog enjoyed the reindeer bones etc that I begged.

[hatethatgiraffe]

I have little outdoors kit, no skills (I can teach anyone interested to man knit) but a fair few knives!
As long as there is vodka to keep me warm I think my lack of decent kit wouldn't be too much of an issue!
Shift permitting and swmbo not going off on one I could be interested :)

[Sanji]

:( i fly out to USA the weekend after or id probably come along, i wish you's all the fun :D

[Everything Mac]

I have little outdoors kit, no skills (I can teach anyone interested to man knit) but a fair few knives!
As long as there is vodka to keep me warm I think my lack of decent kit wouldn't be too much of an issue!
Shift permitting and swmbo not going off on one I could be interested :)

I'd be interested in having a wee go HTG. - would be nice to meet you too bud.

Andy

[Nagual]

If it's the weekend of the 6th /7th etc, looks like we could actually make it this time! :D :D

[Everything Mac]

yup - That's the date I had CC pencil in for us. - got the go ahead for doing some smithing again too. I'm going to call them up in a few days just to confirm it all.

Cheers

[Doc]

I will certainly try to make this one if I can.

[Everything Mac]

Right then lady's and gents - looks to me like this is a goer! :D:D:D

I'll call up CC again later on this week to confirm everything with them. - As far as I know we can use the hall and we have a free run of the field but I'll double check everything and let you lot know.

I'll be bringing the forging stuff once again - but I'm a bit better than I was last year and a bit more organised. so....
If you want to have a go at forging let me know! - if you want to make a knife it would be great if you could bring some steel with you.

Cheers
Andy

[JohnC]

I'd be intrested in seeing some forging, I've got some bits of car coil spring..

[Sherwood]

I've swapped a holiday I had booked so that I can make this http://www.deephousepage.com//forums/images/smilies/banana.gif
Can bring some car booty' files, and bits n bobs, and think ive got a couple of bags of bbq charcoal going spare?
:campfire::cool:

[Everything Mac]

bring it along Sherwood :D - more than happy to let folk have a play/ lesson/ demo thing :D

Andy

[Nagual]

Would love to have abash at hitting hot metal - tried a little myself but :facepalm: lol So will be very good to actually see someone who knows what they are doing. Looking forward to this.. :D

Cheers,

[kiltedpict]

Dag nam it.. Have a family wedding that weekend... Maybe next time.....

[Everything Mac]

never mind. - maybe next year.


- a note to all who are attending - particularly those who were there last year - can some one bring big pots again and maybe we could get another stew going! - I would but I don't have any! :(

I'm sure everyone would be happy contributing some veg and a couple of quid towards some meat.

all the best

Andy

[theUrbanWoodsman]

I'd really like to make this meet have been meaning to go to the moot for a while this would be even beter as is closer if . Btw anyone has any experience rehandling axes iv got 3 heads that need handles

[Everything Mac]

I'd really like to make this meet have been meaning to go to the moot for a while this would be even beter as is closer if . Btw anyone has any experience rehandling axes iv got 3 heads that need handles

I have done a fair few - but I imagine that there are a few coming who are better at it than me.

if you have the handles then I can at least show you how. :D

[theUrbanWoodsman]

Ta very mutch also how far outside carlisle is it would most likly be traveling by buss btw if anyone wants to learn to sharpen knives axes ECG would be willing to bring the old oil stones along

[Everything Mac]

please do - I need to learn how to sharpen properly! - I can never get my kit shaving sharp.

errm from Carlisle? bit of a way.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=comrie+croft+to+carlisl e&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl

[theUrbanWoodsman]

Should be good
Btw is that room for hamock and tarp or will I hv to use a bivi bag sorry ment creif my phone corrected spelling To carlisle

[Nagual]

So the dates we are aiming for are Sat 6th and Sun 7th? DO you know the costs pppn? Do you know if people wanted to go up on the Friday, whether or not that would be okay, or are we bestter asking ourselves etc. ?

Cheers,

[Everything Mac]

sorry - I thought I put prices up

the cost is £9 PPPN - I see no reason why you can't go up on the friday. - I will be!

there is plenty of room for a hammock though you will be away from the main group.

Andy

[theUrbanWoodsman]

Will probes just use a bivy then

[warthog1981]

I might be able to come along to this on I,ll check nearer the time

cheers Russ

[Everything Mac]

Would be nice to see you again Russ. - it'll be a year since I made those carving knives for you. lol.
- I spoke with Toddy and she suggested that the main focus of this meet will be forging, tool care, repair and sharpening + firelighting. (+man knitting and drinking ) but obviously there will be other things going on too. - not to mention it is nice to just have a good old natter with like minded people!

rather looking forward to this now!

looks to be around 20-30 folk saying they will attend at the minute. - I'm ringing CC tomorrow to confirm everything and I'll put up a post saying so.


all the best lads and ladies!
Andy

[Tracyann]

This is the kind of thing I would love to be at, I would not be able to get there though, well not this year anyway. We are out in Morvern, loads of room in our garden if anyone wants to head up this way fishing in future. Just now is a good time for getting food.
We are a family of 5 and my youngest has a form of autism, so basically I can not go anywhere without him. Is this the sort of thing children are welcome? what about dogs? just wondering for maybe a future one.

[Everything Mac]

We had children and dogs last year. - though to call one of then a dog is stretching the imagination - he was more of a horse! lol.

[Tracyann]

good stuff, I have 2 mad collies and they never get left behind when we go. actually they help keep us warm when camping fleas ticks and all.
my 3 boys love camping and fishing. it sounds like a great thing for kids to be part of and learning about that sort of stuff.

[gsfgaz]

I will be taking my boy with me , he enjoyed it last year ..
i would like to do a bit fishing at Morven ...

[Everything Mac]

standard common sense applies obviously but it's all good.

[listenclear]

Looks like this could be a go-er for me and SWMBO.
Nice one!

[Grooveski]

Whether I make it along or not you're welcome to use the group 'chute.

I do quite fancy a meet though, haven't been to one in ages.

[Gailainne]

I might come along to this as well, catch up with a few folk. BTW the hammock spots are just up the hill from where we normally put up the parachute, 20-30 yards at most, enough distance to get a good nights sleep if you are of a mind ;)

Cant help with the big pots, only Toddy and Patrick have bushmeet sized ones as far as I'm aware

Stephen

[warthog1981]

I,ll bring a large pot if I can make it

cheers Russ

[Everything Mac]

just got off the phone with CC and we are a go for camping and the various activities we want to do :D

- but I am awaiting a return call to confirm that we can use the hall as there is a wedding on that weekend - staying in the barn I believe. - not the end of the world if we can't use it but it would help. - I'll post as soon as I know.

Andy

[Everything Mac]

right then - just got off the phone with CC

We DO NOT have the use of the hall as the Wedding party will be using it over the weekend. - I suspect however that we may be able to use it on the friday for a bit. - Andrew also said the there might be other sheltered space we could use. - Sorry about that everyone! - they weren't sure if we could use it last week but it looked promising.

I hope that doesn't put any one off. - it just means that we will be outside more of the time.


so to confirm everything

we are staying here: - http://www.comriecroft.com/

Prices are £9 PPPN - all details of how to get there etc are on the website.

The main focus of the weekend will be forging, tool care. repair, sharpening and firelighting. - there will be other things going on of course. - I have not doubt that some one will bring a few toys for us to play with - not to mention the odd dram.

We have a few very kind offers to bring along some big pots for stew - as per last year if people could make a contribution to veg and a bit of money towards getting a joint of meat that would be appreciated. - but make sure you have enough food and something to cook with for yourself (duh)

There are open fire pits dotted around the camp and there will be at least one parachute shelter up with a big fire for people to congregate in.

There are also plenty of spaces for hammocks and such like.

SWMBO, children and dogs welcome. - common sense applies (we had a wee lad burn his hand last year)

with regards to forging - as far as I know I am the only one going who has done this but if anyone is experienced then you are more than welcome to use my kit. - lessons and demo's are available from me. - ideally if you can bring some steel that would be great!

I think I have covered everything.


All the best - I'm going to go write my dissertation now.

Andy

[Everything Mac]

I hope that doesn't put anyone off!

[gsfgaz]

Well done bud for the organizing mate ...

[Barn Owl]

I hope that doesn't put anyone off!

'Course not.

[Nagual]

I hope that doesn't put anyone off!

:lmao: Would be a sad day indeed if a bunch of folk who like outsidie stuff were put off or having to be outside.. :D

[Miyagi]

:lmao: Would be a sad day indeed if a bunch of folk who like outsidie stuff were put off or having to be outside.. :D

Classic!

Can I bring my armchair and laptop in that case?

[Everything Mac]

So who is bringing what then? :P I want to know what I get the chance to play with! :D

[theUrbanWoodsman]

I'll be bringing some oil stones whetstones if yea want yer sharps sharp

[Nagual]

I wish there was something of value I could add, but a lack skills in almost every field. As a result I try to avoid fields....








I'll get ma coat....

[v-ness]

I havent got many skills or tools either Nagual, but if we're off work that weekend then we'll be there :-). Looking forward to meeting other bushcrafters, chatting and learning. Will bring a big pot along too and maybe get to practice making bread over open fire again- any tester volunteers??? lol.
Hope to meet you guys there
Cheers Ness

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the
things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
Mark Twain

[Everything Mac]

I'll be bringing some oil stones whetstones if yea want yer sharps sharp

my new scandi definitely needs a damn good going over. - really not happy with it.

Andy

[warthog1981]

Im definitely going to make this one :)

I,ll bring the diamond sharpeners and a strops with me to and a big pot :)

I,ll bring some odds and sods again for sale to :rolleyes:

cheers Russ

[JohnC]

We'll bring a big(ish) pot as well...

[Barn Owl]

Do we need to book a pitch at this time of the year?

[locum76]

Hi All.

I'll be restricted to a day visit as the bairn is only going to be a bout 6 weeks old. Is that okay with y'all?

(OT: Andy - you still want that Anvil?)

Rob

[Everything Mac]

Good stuff guys :D

As long as we have a good bit of veg and meat to make a stew we will be laughing.

I'll be selling a few odds and ends.
Can't wait.

andy

[Nagual]

Am really looking forward to this, ever since the Eglington meet I've been itching to get to one again. Reckon should be able to supply a decent amount of tatters and perhaps some other odds n sods from the garden, but much of it has been eaten already.. :)

Been trying to get odd bits of iron or mild steel to bash about, but nothing as of yet- well I did get a couple of large bolts about 1" diameter, no idea if these will be any good? Picked up a buckshee tool box and what is likely to become a home made anvil - one of the dooferyferkin thingys that hold rail tracks, or so I'm told - I may bring it to get folks opinions to see if it's any good? Still plenty of time to keep an eye out for scrap iron or mild steel though.. :D

[Everything Mac]

Right - Nagaul told me there was an issue with booking so I just called Comrie up again.

We have the run of the field that weekend - though if people want to stay in the woodlands then you'll need to ring and book yourself. - though there is plenty of space.

sorry for that folks - I thought it was a done deal.

Andy

[Barn Owl]

Think Gill and I will be in the field with a tipi anyway.

[gsfgaz]

The field suits me mate

[bivibabe]

Are there any other girls going to this one? or is Nag throwing me in at the deep end :D

[v-ness]

Puts hand up- me!!! Hopefully :-)

[Culloch]

The field suits me mate

D'ya mean ye suit green then Gaz?

Be nice to meet you and a few other familiar names at last!


EDIT; Ooooops, just realised I've been a member for over 2 years and this is my 1st post! Suppose I should do a Newbie Intro really!

Hello to those who know me from other places and pleased to meet those that don't!

[Nagual]

Pitch is booked.. now the long wait... :D

[Everything Mac]

I'm really looking forward to it! :D - I found myself keeping more of an eye out for broken coil springs on the side of the road this morning.

got half a bag of coal left over from last year in my wardrobe! lol. Got a lot more of my forging kit up with me too. I regret not bringing up my Bow now. but never mind.

I'm procrastinating right now so I might get try and draw out a few knife ideas I have. lol.


so i have an idea of the numbers - can you please either send me a PM or put up a list if you would like a very reasonably priced smithing lesson :D

[Nagual]

I'm really looking forward to it! :D - I found myself keeping more of an eye out for broken coil springs on the side of the road this morning.

got half a bag of coal left over from last year in my wardrobe! lol. Got a lot more of my forging kit up with me too. I regret not bringing up my Bow now. but never mind.

I'm procrastinating right now so I might get try and draw out a few knife ideas I have. lol.


so i have an idea of the numbers - can you please either send me a PM or put up a list if you would like a very reasonably priced smithing lesson :D

By reasonably priced, you mean of course potatoes for the pot? :lmao:

[scottforsythe1]

re meet what are the correct dates for the meet please let me know so i can get time off work thanks scott

[Everything Mac]

5th, 6th and 7th November :D

not long.

[Culloch]

Would it be considered pushy if I brought some kit to sell?
I've just been in the garage tonight and realised I've got more Bivi Bags, Basha's, Windproofs etc than I'll ever need. Some still in the packets, some with very light use and all well cared for!

[Barn Owl]

Would it be considered pushy if I brought some kit to sell?
I've just been in the garage tonight and realised I've got more Bivi Bags, Basha's, Windproofs etc than I'll ever need. Some still in the packets, some with very light use and all well cared for!

Not at all,

It's the done thing actually Culloch mate.

[Culloch]

Thanks for letting me know, its my first meet and I wasn't sure of the ettiquete for such things and didn't want to be rude!

[charleslockerbie]

Just want to check, is there space to hammock or do i have to book a site in the forest?

[Nagual]

Just want to check, is there space to hammock or do i have to book a site in the forest?

Best give them a phone to book a pitch mate.

[Nagual]

Sooo, who is actually coming along to this merry meet?

I'll be there with Bivibabe.

[warthog1981]

Im going to be there to :o)

[charleslockerbie]

Thanks Nagual

[Barn Owl]

I'm going and Gill's coming with me.

[SCOMAN]

I may have to do my first meet up another time as I may be working that sat, poo

[gsfgaz]

me & sean.......................

[JohnC]

Hoping for me Jane and the boys

[v-ness]

Looks like we will make it too :-). Although the Anklebiters are still very little, so not quite sure yet if we're just coming for the days or brave it. Looking forward to our first meet!

Ness :-)

[Everything Mac]

I'll be there with the forge. Big Andy should be coming along too.

can't wait :D

[Culloch]

I'll be there with Culloch Jnr & Richie66 fae BB!

[listenclear]

Looks like I may not make it now. Boooo!
Got loads on and transport has become an issue now.
Hope you all have a good one though

[coln18]

Jason aka man servant and myself will definetly be there, looking forward to meeting all the usual suspects and some new faces, who's up for the 50 mile hike up everest for fire wood lol.

Colin....

[Everything Mac]

I missed out on that trek last year so yeah I'm up for it. lol.

[Nagual]

*wonders* how much wood can fit in the back of a Zafira.. :lmao:

[warthog1981]

Its only a little stroll up the hill for timber :o

[Miyagi]

I'll be popping up for the day with Locum67 and vespasqf.

Will bring a bag of wooden blocks for folk to use.

Liam

[Nagual]

Its only a little stroll up the hill for timber :o

Who's doing the chopping up of wood this year though? :D

[warthog1981]

lol who normally does it ............... :)

[Everything Mac]

was it John's GB splitting axe we had last year?

if so then it won't take long whoever does it :D

Andy

[warthog1981]

I did a fair bit of it with my froe and a few volunteers got a camp axe this time to :)

[Allybally]

I would love to come along just as long as no one minds a newbie!
Should i just book a pitch through Comrie croft?

[Allybally]

Would it be considered pushy if I brought some kit to sell?
I've just been in the garage tonight and realised I've got more Bivi Bags, Basha's, Windproofs etc than I'll ever need. Some still in the packets, some with very light use and all well cared for!

Are you still going? really need a new bivi if you could see your way to sell one?

[Culloch]

Sent you a pm mate, sorry for the delay!


Are you still going? really need a new bivi if you could see your way to sell one?

[Barn Owl]

I would love to come along just as long as no one minds a newbie!
Should i just book a pitch through Comrie croft?

Don't think you'll need to book a pitch if you're using the 'field'.
Only for woodland spots I think,I could be wrong though.

[Allybally]

Thanks for that, cant wait... i'll be bringing some veg and maybe a wee shoulder of lamb so there maybe curry on the go.

[Culloch]

Don't think you'll need to book a pitch if you're using the 'field'.
Only for woodland spots I think,I could be wrong though.

I'm pretty sure thats what Andy briefed..main field is booked but those wanting to use hammocks in the wooded area would need to call and book!

I could have misunderstood it though...

[Everything Mac]

I'm pretty sure thats what Andy briefed..main field is booked but those wanting to use hammocks in the wooded area would need to call and book!

I could have misunderstood it though...


thats what I am lead to believe. - though I have been wrong before.

Cheers

[Sherwood]

Gonna have to drop out of this one...:(
Got a job interview Saturday

Gutted, as I really enjoyed the last one :camping:
:puppy_dog
:aargh4:
:sadwavey:

[charleslockerbie]

Pitch booked. Looking forward to this a lot. if anyone is strugaling for transport near perth send me a pm, will do best to help.
Good luck sherwood.

[Everything Mac]

aye all the best Sherwood.

Can't wait to have a bash - you lot might not get a look in! :P

[Toddy]

Gonna have to drop out of this one...:(
Got a job interview Saturday

Gutted, as I really enjoyed the last one :camping:
:puppy_dog
:aargh4:
:sadwavey:


There'll be others, very best of luck with the interview :D

cheers,
M

[Grooveski]

I won't be making it along so if you'd like the 'chute someone will have to swing by here(Kelvinbridge) and pick it up.
....then pick up the pegs from Marys in Bothwell.
My car's off the road but if it's back in action next week I'll pick the pegs up to make life easier.

[Toddy]

I *knew* there was something I'd still to sort out Josh, but could I remember what the hang it was :o We sorted out a few extras for it too.

See how it goes, but you're welcome to drop bye.

cheers,
M

[filcon]

Firstly I am sorry I canny make it,Old Barn Owl and puchine Gill told me a wee while ago about it and it would have been good to have a dram with you. However I,m off to a But n Ben off Loch Fyne with pals, dugz and wellies.
I was rakin, around Killin, Creiff area a couple of months ago when I came across this http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/index.php/Secrets/Cultybraggan. A wee bit of interest and reading, have a good time folks.

phil

[Miyagi]

Cultybraggan, not heard that name in a long while...

[Barn Owl]

Cultybraggan, not heard that name in a long while...

Ach they ca' you that ahin' yer back a' the time..

[Miyagi]

Ach they ca' you that ahin' yer back a' the time..

Hahahahahaaa :D

It took a second or two for that to sink in - nice one!

[gazmc2]

Room for a wee one??

Missed the last comrie meet but sorted for this one, no skills but happy to be the labourer!!

What kind of things we still needin, veg??

Cheers

Gaz!

Anyone need a lift from glesga??

[gsfgaz]

Beers Gaz... eh beers . see u there bud ..

[v-ness]

Really looking forward to our first meet :D
Because we've got the Anklebiters with us we decided to get one of Comrie's Katas ( with a woodburner- ohh the luxury!!! LOL) and leave the tent at home.
We'll be bringing firewood, some beef and veg, a big pot.....anything else anyone can think of that be good to bring (apart from enthusiasm ;))?
Sadly we havent got a parachute :-(

Cheers Ness :-)

[pwb]

Another wee one here would like to join the happy band.
Got a hammock but have not booked a spot yet .
Usually work the weekends but looks good for time off :).

[bojit]

looks like its going to be a busy weekend , any room for a big one in the field ?
I have about a ton of wood in the van .
got friday of work so i can head up early if anyone needs a hand setting up.
of to makro on thursday to forage for some goodies and essentials like whisky!

Craig....................

[Everything Mac]

I might not be able to make it - I've got a virus :(

[gazmc2]

pitch sorted, al be there about 11'ish on sat, see ye all there.......aye gaz beers!!...beers 'n' grub & good comapny should make for a good weekend.

canny wait.

cheers

gaz!!

[Nagual]

I might not be able to make it - I've got a virus :(

Try norton or nod32... :D

[Everything Mac]

Try norton or nod32... :D

he he - I'm on the paracetamol and daynurse at the moment.

[pwb]

I might not be able to make it - I've got a virus :(

Hope it clears up Mac.

That's me booked a couple of trees :), really looking forward to meeting some new faces.

My first meet too V-ness.

[Nonsuch]

Weekend is getting filled up with other obligations (watching son's Rugby, archery club, coaching son's Rugby etc etc) but I will still be along at some point and will bring the aforementioned son!
NS

[woods_man]

Hi, hope to make it up on sat for the day!

[Barn Owl]

Who's all going on the Friday?

Anyone looking to buy or trade anything in particular that I could bring?

[bojit]

Hi Tam ,

i`ll be heading up friday afternoon , is there anything you can think i can pick up on the way ?

about buys or trades what u got ?

Craig........

[stuart f]

Hi folks,i'm not going to be able to make it,i was holding off to see if i could manage the weekend,but alas work becons,so i will be on the Uist,s instead :(

Anyway have a good one.

Cheers Stuart.

[Everything Mac]

if I am well enough then I'll head up friday to set up the forge etc. - if not then I'll try and get up on saturday.

Andy

[Barn Owl]

Hi Tom ,

i`ll be heading up friday afternoon , is there anything you can think i can pick up on the way ?

about buys or trades what u got ?

Craig........

Don't think you'll need to pick ocht up Craig,the village isn't far away.

I think i'll bring a swedish lk70 sac, Highlander forces 44 unused, couple of leather possible pouches, Danner boots sz 9, see what else may be lying around.

Tom.

[Toddy]

Tom, would you bring up the boots I bought please ? :)

atb,
Mary

[pwb]

I'm hoping to get there for Friday afternoon maybe earlier.

[Dogoak]

All going well, I'll be going down, probably on Friday.

I'm going to have a root around as I've got loads of stuff to get gone, i'll probably have some sleeping bags, bags, clothing etc to sell/trade.

I'm in the Cairngorms and If there is anyone who needs a lift, let me know.

[Nagual]

We are aiming to be there Friday afternoon... traffic and navigation however may have something else planned.. :lmao:

[Barn Owl]

Tom, would you bring up the boots I bought please ? :)

atb,
Mary

Indeedy I shall.

[Nagual]

I've been watching the weather report (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ta/perth_forecast_weather.html) for the area with interest. The other day it said Friday was to be wet, Saturday cloudy showers and Sunday wet. Now, it looks to be dry, if a bit cold! Fingers crossed for further improvements!

[v-ness]

Fingers crossed :-)

[warthog1981]

On site now its been a wet day but not to cold :)
Ive spent the afternoon walking about didnt get to soggy :rolleyes:
Im in the blue tent at the top of the camping field :)

cheers Russ

[Toddy]

I wondered how it'd be :)
Supposed to dry up tomorrow and be dry and cold over the weekend.

I'm not packed, haven't even thought of things to take to make/work/have a play with either, but it shouldn't take long :cool:

atb,
M

[Everything Mac]

I doubt I'll make it tomorrow. - though I should be ok for saturday I think.

[warthog1981]

no worries i,ll see you all when you turn up :)

cheers Russ

[gazmc2]

Just to say i had a great day yesterday. I left about 4 thismornin afrer a while fightin wi ma sleepin bag, the zip burst & it was cold enough with it closed......in sayin that was more jist ma feet. Anyway a quality night was had & was great to meet ye all & have a natter roon the fire even tho i only have images of 100 ways to kill a seagull to take away from the meet.

Ta everyone for makin me so welcome on my 1st meet.

Cheers!

Gaz.

[charleslockerbie]

Just back fae the meet, was good but not very bushcrafty, it was cool to see the forge work. Did wonder where you got to gaz.

[gsfgaz]

Wit a brilliant meet , wit a laugh... cheers ti everybody who made it ,
The cauld nites r back ...
wit happened ti yi Gaz...

[Nagual]

Hey all,
Was good to see everyone, new faces and old. A few folks from British Blades, good men one n all. Good to see the forge getting used, got a few tips on how to bash metal. Was a shame there wasn't a little more bushy stuff happening, but seeing as I didn't ask anyone to show stuff, can't complain really, that and Russ's axe bit me! A trip to Perth Royal Infirmary was had, but nothing serious.

Apologies for forgetting everyone's names, I'm just hopeless. Feel free to remind me who you are, or put a hand drawn pic up of yourself if you like.. :lmao:

[Culloch]

Glad your paw's alright mate, the claret stuff is always messy, I'll not tell anybody aboot ye greetin!

Wee man loved the whole thing and wants a hammock for the next one!
Top company. Brilliant banter...NO SEAGULLS WERE HARMED DURING THE MAKING OF THIS WEEKEND! although there were rumours of special cuddles under a shared blanket....

[Toddy]

Just home and sat down with a cup of tea from a cheena mug instead of Ti or ss one :D

It was a good meet up, great to blether with folks I hadn't seen for a while and make new friends :cool: Good also to put faces and voices to familiar faces on the forum :)

Comriecroft was as usual a beautiful bit of the world :D

A good laid back (unless you were hitting red hot iron ! ) weekend :approve:

cheers,
M

[gazmc2]

Wit a brilliant meet , wit a laugh... cheers ti everybody who made it ,
The cauld nites r back ...
wit happened ti yi Gaz...


Just not properly prepared fur this time of year and ma zip fell off my sleeping bag which didnt help matters, ma feet were like ice blocks and in the wee hours i just thought pack up and go lol but hey i consider it a learning curve.

Was a great meet & am lookin forward to the next wan....tho al be better prepared. Good people & quality grub......superb

[Allybally]

Warmed up now, great first meet for me, looking forward to the next one, Salad cream anyone???, think i have found a recipe for roasted seagull with some of that special demascus sauce

[v-ness]

Just wanted to say we all had a fab weekend. Although my head might take a while to recover after last night :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Thank you everyone for making us so welcome.
PS: I will turn that paddle into a spoon !!!!:p

I'll put up some photos as soon as i figure out how to to that. Shame my camera wasnt good enough to take the evening and night shots :-(

Cheers
Ness :-)

[bojit]

Thanks guys and gurls had a great time havn`t laughed so much in a long while.
what a good introduction to the world of the meet .
Comrie croft is a great place ,i will be back soon with the family to try out a kata for a weekend.
who was is in the red tent ?
got some great pics that i will post soon.

Craig.................

[ScotsSurvival]

Was a great time and a great bunch of people. thanks all for the good time. Hopefully v-ness will have whittled that paddle looking object to a spoon by next meet lol

[v-ness]

Okies, hope this works :confused:

More wood for the fire...
www.flickr.com/photos/55622817@N04/5154503427

Boys at Play :p...cough... hard at work of course.. working on the forge
www.flickr.com/photos/55622817@N04/5154501135/in/photostream/

Early morning- view from the tents
www.flickr.com/photos/55622817@N04/5154501135/in/photostream/

View down the valley
www.flickr.com/photos/55622817@N04/5154507865/in/photostream/ [/url]

[Culloch]

Pics not working V!
its just linking to yahoo home page..

[v-ness]

grrrr.....
ok, will try to fix them, sigh :-(

[Everything Mac]

litterally just through the door, still black.

I must start with a huge apology to all who wanted to have a bash and didn't get to! - I'll make sure you get a go next time! - but still I hope you enjoyed seeing it all work.

It was nice to put faces to names and have a chat - even if that did involve me coughing up a lung every two minutes! :P

All the best

wee Andy

[Culloch]

Working now!

[JohnC]

Had a great day on Saturday, nice to see folk and have a shot at smithing.... ;-)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Johnnyvariety/fire_at_cc.jpg

[Culloch]

Nice to see the Monster Kettle is really that big, was just telling SWMBI about it and she thought I was winding her up!

[Barn Owl]

Another fantastic weekend with the best folks you could hope to meet.

Thanks for the fun everyone and great to have new faces,hope you all found it fun.

Sometimes we manage to get round to that bushcrafty stuff..:lmao:

[Nonsuch]

Our visit was brief but really great - thanks to Toddy and Warthog for sharing their fire with us. Looking forward to the next one

NS

[gsfgaz]

grrrr.....
ok, will try to fix them, sigh :-(

great photos ,,, cheers

[gsfgaz]

who wis in the red tent ....... hee hee

[pwb]

Had a really enjoyable time , a big thanks to all for being so welcoming .
Going to have to brush up on my Monty-Python though :D.
First time using the hammock in anger and loved it despite the cold ,was as warm toast :).

Here's a slide show of pics :

http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk274/PossiblesPete/Comrie%20Croft%20Meet/th_dsc03414Small.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk274/PossiblesPete/Comrie%20Croft%20Meet/?action=view&current=5c7b0ebc.pbw)

[Allybally]

Anyone see my Chub chair? might have left it round the fire or was it stolen by the red tent people?

[Barn Owl]

Anyone see my Chub chair? might have left it round the fire or was it stolen by the red tent people?

Ally,
I think it might have been still under the chute when I left.

Gie Comrie a bell they've probably got it stored away.

[gsfgaz]

http://i53.tinypic.com/f2uidi.jpg http://i56.tinypic.com/6enp7q.jpghttp://i51.tinypic.com/a4l6z8.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/2dgri1z.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/344zd78.jpg

[Allybally]

Ally,
I think it might have been still under the chute when I left.

Gie Comrie a bell they've probably got it stored away.

Cheers, really should be more carefull with my kit!

[Toddy]

Russ is still up there and I've just phoned him. He says the chair is there, and do you want it brought down the road or left at Comriecroft for you ? They'll hang onto it until you get back or we can get it through to Glasgow in a fortnight or so.

cheers,
M

[warthog1981]

Just in was a very wet and wild night woke up to a fair old dusting of snow on the hills.

Ally I brought your chair home to fife will be through to Glasgow sometime in a couple of weeks can arrange for you to pick it up then.

Great meet thanks everyone


cheers Russ

[Everything Mac]

feedback seems very positive over on BB - I hope everyone had a good time!

I'm still bloody coughing though! - not impressed.

All the best

Andy

[warthog1981]

Just thought Id post up some of the pictures that I took :D

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0230.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0233.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0235.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0245.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0278.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0280.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0288.jpg
The phantom smith

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0295.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0328.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0329.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0248.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0256.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0260.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0269.jpg
Wasent me :(

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0270.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0272.jpg

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http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0276.jpg

[Nagual]

Nice pics there Russ.. I wonder who's finger that was now... :D Oh did you manage to find an excuse to go up to Kata No 2? :lmao:

[gsfgaz]

Great pics Russ... cheers bud

[warthog1981]

Aye I wonder ..........
nah I left them in peace :)

Cheers Russ

[gsfgaz]

Who was in Kata No 2? or that red tent...

[v-ness]

Good pictures folks ;)

Cheers Ness :-)

[Nagual]

4 young ladies were in Kata number 2, celebrating someones birthday. Red tent was a couple of Muggles..


EDIT: Bivibabe has just reminded me, that '4 young ladies' may be better described as annoying twits due to nocturnal giggling at 3 and 4 am.


Edit edit. Yes I'm sure Twits is the right word she used...

[Toddy]

Nice photos folks :D

For those who are wondering, the Scots were presented with the John Fenna Award at the Moot (and yes, Mr Fenna does strongly resemble the little 'award'.
In the interests of friendship and understanding however, the Wee MacFenna is being 'culturally assimilated' :D
We're taking him on his holidays :cool: and we'll hand him back properly dressed :)

cheers,
Mary

[bojit]

aye he`s a nice bloke that John Fenna but dosen`t say much lol.

Craig.............

[Barn Owl]

aye he`s a nice bloke that John Fenna but dosen`t say much lol.

Craig.............

Unlike a certain wood butcher..;)

[John Fenna]

Right - I may not say a lot...but when I speak the gods themselves pay attention!
I see I have a bunnet - but where is my kilt!
In the interests of accuracy I am entitled to wear the Leslie tartan (from my mothers side of the family and also my connections with The KOSB), a sporran a la Jacobite pattern/Ozhaggis head type would be nice as I use one when in the woods, a wee knife in my sock, and a bigger one at my belt - and a good dram in my hand!
Good on the Mad Scots!

[Sniper]

Looks like I missed out on another great weekend.......again but hopefully there might be another nerday one on the horizon????

[Toddy]

Right - I may not say a lot...but when I speak the gods themselves pay attention!
I see I have a bunnet - but where is my kilt!
In the interests of accuracy I am entitled to wear the Leslie tartan (from my mothers side of the family and also my connections with The KOSB), a sporran a la Jacobite pattern/Ozhaggis head type would be nice as I use one when in the woods, a wee knife in my sock, and a bigger one at my belt - and a good dram in my hand!
Good on the Mad Scots!

Kilt nothing, it's a plaid he's having, just as soon as his belt's finished :D
The rest of his cultural assimilation outfit will appear as the year and his jaunts go on :cool:
His rucsac now has straps, and a couple of bushcrafty bits within it :)

Does anyone know where I can get a one litre dry bag, in tartan ???

cheers,
M

[John Fenna]

Even better!

[decorum]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/warthog1981/DSCF0272.jpg



... the Wee MacFenna is being 'culturally assimilated' :D

Whulie MacFenna?

[Everything Mac]

Am I the only one who thinks that the photo quoted by decorum above should be Mr. Fenna's avatar?

If there were a fire in the back ground it would be the most bushcrafty picture ever! :p

[Barn Owl]

Am I the only one who thinks that the photo quoted by decorum above should be Mr. Fenna's avatar?

If there were a fire in the back ground it would be the most bushcrafty picture ever! :p

Yep,

With the words..'It's Potty Time!'...

http://www.thechestnut.com/potty.htm

[Culloch]

Well following last weekend Culloch Jnr has been badly bitten, he's off wild campinh tonight with a couple of mates!
I'd like to thank all those who took the time to offer him advice & encouragement or even just include the lad in their conversation! He really appreciated it and kept going on about what great company and no prima donna's etc!
Worst thing was he saidwhen he gets old he wants to be like Tam!

This is going to get expensive!

[Richie'66]

I had a great time , and only knew one person when I arrived !....that soon changed mind :D.

Who is/was the lady who makes the bushcraft tunics and was doing the cooking and came around with the tablet ?

Culloch Jnr is now called 'Jimmy pockets' due to him losing stuff around his many pockets. Would be good to see him as a memeber here too.

[Culloch]

Richie ' that would be Mary (Toddy) on here!
the wee man's been scouring the forum all week and will be joining when he gets back from his outback adventure!

[Richie'66]

Richie ' that would be Mary (Toddy) on here!
the wee man's been scouring the forum all week and will be joining when he gets back from his outback adventure!

Cheers for that , would be good to see 'pockets 'on here.
Does the wee mon have run of the workshop area ?

[Culloch]

Not yet but he's started dropping hints,..like leaving knife designs lying around my chair!

[Richie'66]

Not yet but he's started dropping hints,..like leaving knife designs lying around my chair!

Lol , wish I had thought of that with my al' fella :rolleyes:
But he has a good head start on most ;)

[John Fenna]

Am I the only one who thinks that the photo quoted by decorum above should be Mr. Fenna's avatar?

If there were a fire in the back ground it would be the most bushcrafty picture ever! :p

I thought it was my avatar........

[Everything Mac]

Not yet but he's started dropping hints,..like leaving knife designs lying around my chair!

ha ha ha - good lad! :P

shame he didn't have a play on the forge - I reckon he'd have enjoyed making his own knife!



John Fenna - hmm you might be right there I can't tell! :D:D

I'm glad everyone had a good weekend! Might try and arrange another more bushcrafty one some time soon!

Andy

[gsfgaz]

shame he didn't have a play on the forge , aye rite Andy the only person playin was u ... haa hha rite ti it turned dark ...

[gsfgaz]

Well following last weekend Culloch Jnr has been badly bitten, he's off wild campinh tonight with a couple of mates!
I'd like to thank all those who took the time to offer him advice & encouragement or even just include the lad in their conversation! He really appreciated it and kept going on about what great company and no prima donna's etc!
Worst thing was he saidwhen he gets old he wants to be like Tam!

This is going to get expensive!

That's good Gaz , he is a cracking wee lad ...we r all down ti earth mate ..

[Everything Mac]

:naughty: I might have hogged it a wee bit.

[gsfgaz]

:spam::spam::spam::You_Rock_
:naughty: I might have hogged it a wee bit. just a wee bit .. and i'm still waiting on ma knife ...

[Everything Mac]

shudda stayed around on sunday :P

[gsfgaz]

shudda stayed around on sunday :P did u make one or five , wit time did u finnish

[Everything Mac]

We stopped around 4pm in the end. - made up a couple of big knives and a few random bits and pieces.

Andy

[Richie'66]

We stopped around 4pm in the end. - made up a couple of big knives and a few random bits and pieces.

Andy

Pictures ?

[Everything Mac]

Fraid not mate - I didn't take my camera and we just wanted to get it all done.

Andy