View Full Version : Testing the water...5 acre wood near Ilkley
Hi all,
Yesterday I went over to see a farmer who has a 5 acre woodland that he is looking to use as a bushy type campsite.
The wood is mixed broad leaf, with a stream through it that I would drink from if boiled. It is ideal for hammocking, with a few spots for ground dwellers too.
Car parking would be off road, on hard standing approx 50m from the wood itself.
As it stands, the only facility will be a stand pipe, but he intends to put in:
1 composting toilet
a couple of archery bosses
some falling plate style air rifle targets
My questions are:
Is there a demand for such a facility?
Would we, hardy northern bushcrafters, like to have a monthly meet there - all year round?
I have convinced the farmer that he needs to provide fire wood, rather than allowing folk to strip the woodland of all fallen, dead standing wood. This is to preserve the bio diversity of the woods, which from my short visit, seems quite rich.
We are looking at approx £5 per person per night, but this would include 1 net bag of firewood, with more bags available for a small fee from the farmer.
If this comes off, I have suggested that he does not openly advertise, as this will bring in the "wrong sort". Rather he would keep it for the members on here and for Scouting use, on a bookable basis.
Thoughts and suggestions please!
Simon
Not by any means a local but I'd love to see this happen and maybe become an encouragement to others to do the same. A bushy campsite network like the Backpacker's club network perhaps?
I think he would be booked soilid if he did it, as long as he didnt let gangs of chavas on
Sounds like a grand plan Simon
Not too far from me so I'll try and make as many as possible if it happens
resnikov
17-10-2010, 22:57
Think it sounds great, as I live near Leeds its not to far for a quick overnight and also would make it easy for a long weekend camp.
Would be very interested. I live in Otley - only 5 miles away :-)
This sounds like a great idea, not to far from me so i would def give it a go!
I'm sure regular meets here would happen to!
budgetbus
17-10-2010, 23:12
I would use it.
jonnie drake
17-10-2010, 23:16
ilkley would be perfect for me, I've done a few wild camps around there before great place. Is it on ilkley moor?
My questions are:
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Is there a demand for such a facility?
Would we, hardy northern bushcrafters, like to have a monthly meet there - all year round?
Simon
Yes and yes :) only 20 mins from me
ex-member Raikey
18-10-2010, 00:33
yep from me too,..
he will need to register wit hthe council as a campsite and get permission I would guess
alos needs insurance etc
i would definatly limit it to some form of club type use only and sort out the rules before the wood getsstripped of trees to carve spoons ;) and build debris shelters
ATB
Duncan
robin wood
18-10-2010, 09:24
Not sure about legalities but round here farmers are allowed temporary campsites without planning up to 28 days a year. £5 sounds too cheap for me if he is wanting to cover his costs rather than run a charity. £5 is about what they sell bags of firewood for at garages, what is going to pay for the putting the facilities in and keeping the bog useable? If I was doing this I would be looking at nearer £10 which would limit numbers and hopefully keep the chavs out. Campsites in Edale are over £5 a pitch and that is with your tent 3 feet from the next one.
I feel a poll coming on...:yikes:
What is a reasonable price to charge for one nights "bushy" camping with a bag of logs thrown in for good measure?
Bearing in mind we have to balance the needs of the farmer to make some profit, and still be able to justify maintenance costs etc, with our need for cheap nights out.
Simon
ex-member Raikey
18-10-2010, 11:44
with wood?...
i,d go for a tenner , the brockwood one has a similar set up and no toilet/tap anbd its 8 quid...
have a look at the brockwood thread it has a link....
bilmo-p5
18-10-2010, 12:25
Sounds like an excellent idea, and only a coupla hills away.
£5-a-night sounds fine; so long as it's £5 per head and not £5 per pitch.
I think tank & tap is about as minimal as facilities can realistically get.Tipping the contents of a night pail/ canvas bucket/ webtex folding bowl/etc down a manhole is no great hassle Allowing users to bury-their-own will inevitably result in someone digging up someone else's sh*t, then abandoning a half-dug hole and going elsewhere, resulting in an unsightly & unhealthy mess. I've no experience of composting toilets but hear encouraging reports from US so that may well be a better route.
A tap is certainly handy although its no real guarantee; I've drawn water from spring-fed campsite supplies that would certainly have benefitted from going through a millbank bag.
great idea, ive been trying to find other farmers in my area to do the same
Sounds ideal.
I would definately use the place on a regular basis.
resnikov
18-10-2010, 14:22
I've no experience of composting toilets but hear encouraging reports from US so that may well be a better route.
I have used composting toilets quite a bit when in Australia, normaly very good, and sometimes you wouldn't know they werent normal toilets unless you peer down the bowl :yikes:
Only other thing is as its so like a normal toilet, when you have finished you feel something missing as there is nothing to flush. Just need a button that plays the flushing noise :p
Sounds good Simon, 100mile trip for me so it would have to be a long weekend camp to make it worth while. I think £5-6 pppn is fair and purchase extra wood as the need arises.
Grizzlyscott
18-10-2010, 21:31
sounds grand, only over the hill for me. would make for a good regular spot for my self and the idea of an airrifle range is good as im a keen shot too :P
lannyman8
18-10-2010, 22:26
awesome, keep the sites coming. id pay £8 a night and buy extra logs to.........
Sounds great i would definitely attend
Sounds good to me. Don't push the price up too high though. Compost toilets are fine as is bringing own firewood or buying on-site.
Al
resnikov
19-10-2010, 10:46
So the big question is when will you know if the site is a go and when can we start using it ?
Early days yet guys ... soon though, I promise!
Simon
I'd be on for an occasional stay, but obviously I'd like to know more about the location. Five acres isn't huge and if it's on the hard shoulder of the M62 it could make for a less than peaceful night. The going rate seems to be a few pounds per person per night and I'd think that ten quid would put a few people off. You could probably say ten quid per pitch if there were couples and maybe more with families, but on the continent you can get a night in a bed and breakfast or a cheap hotel for not much more than a tenner so it needs to remain reasonable. Most people at BCUK meets seem to sleep alone so the per person/per pitch argument is, er, moot. Some people (yours truly for example:)) carry liquid fuel in wherever they go, so I'd have thought that firewood could perhaps be an option rather than being included whether you want it or not. Having said that I think the bulk of the BCUK crowd burn wood just for the ambience, and I wouldn't want to sit around the fire thinking that everyone else was paying for it and I wasn't! I'm sure that reasonably priced firewood will sell well because on occasion I've even seen people dashing off to Tesco to get supplies.
Different local authorities have different rules. Sometimes there are informal arrangements and exemptions which can work well if not abused. Best to check with the authority concerned. I doubt that anything that was used all year round would be permitted informally.
The farmer should draw up a set of site rules, maybe something like the Scouts do for their sites. The potential for 'customers' damaging the place and filling it with rubbish has to be considered. I'm slightly surprised that nobody seems to ask for a deposit to be returned when the site is left in good order, but I suppose it would be difficult to operate such a system. If there's going to be access to the public rather than 'bushcrafters' only there will need to be arrangements for dealing with rubbish.
shaggystu
19-10-2010, 12:09
......I'm slightly surprised that nobody seems to ask for a deposit to be returned when the site is left in good order......
some places do ged, spitewinter had 50quid off me for a deposit for the first meet there, they've waived it since then.
i'd quite likely be up for the odd meet in ilkley, new woods to play in are always good
cheers
stuart
mike 01302
19-10-2010, 22:44
well up for it
I'd be on for an occasional stay, but obviously I'd like to know more about the location. Five acres isn't huge and if it's on the hard shoulder of the M62 it could make for a less than peaceful night. .
Ilkley and the surrounding areas are well away from motorways so shouldn't be a problem there. Am sitting excited now as it's 10 minutes down the road from me. My other nearest place for going is a good hour so this would be welcome
Dangerous Dan
20-10-2010, 10:44
Count one more definite on both counts. Robin's comments on price are justified, I'd expect to pay around a fiver without wood. With wood I think they'd struggle to make the venture worthwhile.
I'd probably opt for a standard camping fee but make wood available on-site at a reasonable rate.
Only just seen this thread.
Sounds like a good one to me. I think a fee for the camping and a separate fee for the fuel would work best. Some have fires, others use stoves or bring their own fuel.
It would be wise to have one or two fixed sites for main fires and insist that other fires are kept off the ground.
jonnie drake
20-10-2010, 13:58
a seperate price for fuel sounds good to me- I would be likely to bring my own fuel for the stove.
marshall4771
20-10-2010, 17:33
Count me in, I'm very local, a quick walk over the moor and I'm in Ilkley
Shaun
Over t' moor Shaun please :)
wanderinstar
20-10-2010, 19:51
The farmer was ok with the idea of providing a sack of logs in with the camping fee. If people had to buy there own, they may be tempted to use the wood on the ground. After about 6 months that would be gone, then the standing dead wood would go and eventually live trees would be cut down.
The farmer does not want this, he is a friend of mine and I don't want to abuse his trust. To my mind, anyone caught doing any of the above should be asked to leave and not allowed in again. This might sound draconian, but this is a good, small wood and I don't want it to be abused, like Forest Camp in Delamare. For those who remember that far back.
resnikov
20-10-2010, 20:05
Nothing wrong with a good set of rules.
drewdunnrespect
20-10-2010, 20:37
well up for it what ever is decided regards feul and price drew
Over t' moor Shaun please :)
Rich, they're posh over Ilkley way :)
Grizzlyscott
20-10-2010, 21:37
wanderinstar, have you thought about a semi syndicate sort of setup where people can pay to join and non members can only stop there with a trusted responsible syndicate member. usually attracts better more responsible sorta folk and might be a good direction in respect of the wood and wood gathering situation. i agree that on such a small area wood should be left alone. just an idea
wanderinstar
21-10-2010, 19:49
Yes Scott that sounds like something to mull over. Will have a word with Simon.
The farmer was ok with the idea of providing a sack of logs in with the camping fee. If people had to buy there own, they may be tempted to use the wood on the ground. After about 6 months that would be gone, then the standing dead wood would go and eventually live trees would be cut down.
The farmer does not want this, he is a friend of mine and I don't want to abuse his trust. To my mind, anyone caught doing any of the above should be asked to leave and not allowed in again. This might sound draconian, but this is a good, small wood and I don't want it to be abused, like Forest Camp in Delamare. For those who remember that far back.
Not too much to ask at all Ian, if folk just treat it as a place to meet rather than a source of firewood then it should keep your friend happy. It's no biggy to grab a bag or two of logs from a petrol station en route.
Offers like this are rarer than a hens teeth, if it was to get abused in anyway then that's bang out of order.
Hopefully we'll get a good bunch together who respect the land owners wishes and have many happy nights there.
Spikey DaPikey
21-10-2010, 21:14
Sounds like a damn good plan to me :)
marshall4771
22-10-2010, 17:04
so is it a date then ???
wanderinstar, have you thought about a semi syndicate sort of setup where people can pay to join and non members can only stop there with a trusted responsible syndicate member. usually attracts better more responsible sorta folk and might be a good direction in respect of the wood and wood gathering situation. i agree that on such a small area wood should be left alone. just an idea
Sounds like a damn fine idea to me...Will speak with Ian and the farmer...
landyandy
22-10-2010, 23:10
This sounds like a great idea, not to far from me so i would def give it a go!
wanderinstar
24-10-2010, 08:41
Have had a word with Simon re sydicate idea. Am going to see the farmer this afternoon. So hopefully should have some news tonight.
Too many people, too much risk of loosing it unless you're careful. If people don't like the price then adios, if people don't like the rules then adios aswell.
Stick to you rules fella and good luck.
5 acres isn't that big and you're going to have a hard enough time with too many chiefs by the looks of it. Not far from me either so might stick my head in occasionally
Grizzlyscott
24-10-2010, 19:22
could do with looking for other more larger areas that are nice and quiet
scotty
Just seen this, if it happens I would be interested- definitely better as a syndicate for control/keep out the undesireable reasons. A tenner a night is very fair I think- the farmer needs to make something out of it.
Simon, Ian
Is there any news on the site and your visit with the farmer?
Snozz
Simon, Ian
Is there any news on the site and your visit with the farmer?
Snozz
We have an in principle agreement from the farmer for a syndicate and have written some rules for him to check out. Ian willbe along soon to let us know how that went...fingers crossed!
Simon
Fingers, arms, legs & eyes crossed :)
Chambers
16-11-2010, 19:20
I would love to do something like this and whilst it aint exactly local for me Im more than willing to travel down. I dont get out for bushy things half as much as I should
wanderinstar
19-11-2010, 19:41
Sorry to take so long. Had a lot on my plate just lately. The farmer is OK with the idea of a syndicate. Obviously now, wood will not be included. He may have a supply of logs that can be bought.
Rang him the other day and the family seem OK with everything, but there are some partners to consider. Official answer will probably be until mid December. Don't want to keep pestering him. So we will have to bide our time. Think it will be worth waiting for.
bilmo-p5
19-11-2010, 20:03
Thank you for your's and Simon's patience & perseverance in this. It is an interesting & exciting prospect and I expect more than a few will be looking forward to mid-Dec in eager anticipation.
subedarmajor
21-11-2010, 21:21
I'm a little way south of the humber but I can think of a few gents who would make use of this.
Cheers, Alan.
Peterlee_Paddler
31-12-2010, 15:52
I'd certainly use it, especially if there are archery butts/air rifle backstops.
wanderinstar
02-01-2011, 22:56
Just to keep everyone updated. I spoke to the farmer on the phone aout 2 weeks ago. He said it could be a couple of months before I get a decision. I am beginning to think there is a fly in the ointment somewhere. Will go and see him in person next week.
lannyman8
02-01-2011, 23:01
Thanks Ian for all your hard work, keep us posted as and when mate.........
chris...
Just wondering if there was any news from the meeting regarding the "fly".
jack by the hedge
07-02-2011, 17:04
As with most things, i'm late to this thread.
I'm in for sure. I don't have a car, so it would be Leeds to Ilkley on the bus/ train which makes life easy. Add into that somewhere to lose arrows and it sounds top.
thanks for sticking with this.
JBTH
DaveBromley
07-02-2011, 18:47
sounds good to me matey
I think about 8-10 quid per person per night is a good starting spot.
do you have a bit more detail on the local ie an area so we might look at transport links etc
Thanks Dave
sounds good to me matey
I think about 8-10 quid per person per night is a good starting spot.
do you have a bit more detail on the local ie an area so we might look at transport links etc
Thanks Dave
IMO £4-6 is about right. When I take my son Adam with me I have to pay twice so £16-20 per night is expensive. Not that I will make it more than twice a year to this site due to distance, but for this type of camping I think £4-6 is fair.
wanderinstar
10-02-2011, 21:43
I am going to see the site owner this weekend to see if there are any developments.. If you read this thread from the beginning you will see we, Simon and I, are talking about a syndicateof a set number of people paying so much a year.
Let you know what happens.
shortyman
10-02-2011, 22:00
Sounds pretty good to me
wanderinstar
12-02-2011, 21:12
Seen him this afternoon. He said they have things more pressing on the farm, which is fair enough. It is his living after all.
But it is definitely NOT dead in the water. Bide our time, it will be worth it.
is there any news yet or have you hit a brick wall
wanderinstar
26-06-2011, 21:52
No not at all. There has been a family bereavement on the farm, which has obviously put things back a bit. On the back burner at the moment
woodspirits
26-06-2011, 22:31
sounds like a great opportunity, it would definately benefit from having bushy types rather than open public access. almost to a man (or woman) they would respect and care for their surroundings, as long as there are a few basic guidlines.
being just 5 acres, numbers would have to be controlled in order to rotate pitch areas for regeneration throughout the seasons. the airgun/bow areas might be problematic and might be more hassle than its worth.
£5 a night seems a fair price especially to include a bag of wood, i would suggest keep the fees at £5 with the option of buying wood if you want it, not everyone wants logs some may prefer bb coals or liquids, you could allow twig burners honeys etc to tidy up the woodland as a free option, as long as its monitored!
i run a similar private wood in the midlands albeit a little bigger at 23 acres, feel free to pm if i can help :)
As newbies who have just discovered Brockwell woods, we would be interested (me, wife and 2 kids) in something closer to York so we would happily pay Brockwell prices.
Chiseller
12-10-2011, 15:38
owt doin ?
my partner an I would make one in on a regular basis if we all got on an had the craic ;)
wanderinstar
12-10-2011, 18:19
Shal we say it is now off the back burner.
Chiseller
12-10-2011, 19:48
sounds interestIng ;)
drewdunnrespect
13-10-2011, 11:12
sounds interesting and keep us updated and thanks for all your hard work
wanderinstar
17-10-2011, 09:32
Ok, We had the inaugeral meet last weekend. All went well. Present were Simon M. Blacksheep, Chiseller and partner, Palace and friend, Shewie was there a fortnight before for a recce with myself. We constructed a temp dunnie for the weekend and there was a tap in a field about 100 yds away. We will get a tap in the wood and when funds allow will get a composting toilet arranged.
As mentioned earlier, the cost will be £50 payable by the ned of Jan 2012, latest.t his will entitle you to attend 12 monthly weekend meets. A set of rules will be emailed to you. These are needed for the size of the wood. All applicants will be vetted by Simon and myself. So basically we are looking for 30 concientous bushcrafters who take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints, ohh and have a spare £50.
Think thats about it. Who wants to be in?
resnikov
17-10-2011, 11:45
Mmmm tempting, just bit short on the cash at the moment.
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Sounds good to me, although I work some weekends so might miss a few. I live a few minutes over the moors away, so I could get there ok. I realise I'm very new to all this, but I'd like to be considered.
It'd be a good opportunity for me to learn some skills, too.
bilmo-p5
17-10-2011, 14:22
Count me in, please.
Black Sheep
20-10-2011, 08:47
Thanks for a good weekend Ian:)
This is a nice quiet spot with lots of potential, we just need to get more folks to sign up or it's dead in the water before we get started......
Can we start a list of folks interested:
Resnikov
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Cheers
Richard
Resnikov
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Lurch
Not as far away as I thought.
That's a scary avatar, Lurch. I hope it isn't you!
(maybe I'll need to get meself an axe...)
Thanks for a good weekend Ian:)
This is a nice quiet spot with lots of potential, we just need to get more folks to sign up or it's dead in the water before we get started......
Can we start a list of folks interested
Cheers
Richard
As I've mentioned to Ian, I'll get over when I can but I tend to go up to Scotland or the Lakes for my bushy fix so don't want to commit to every month.
Resnikov
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Lurch
Shewie
What's the deal with this rich? Or do we need to sign for a regular visit, or is it just drop in job?
What's the deal with this rich? Or do we need to sign for a regular visit, or is it just drop in job?
Ian's trying to get a bunch of 30 or so folk who can commit to a meet each month, kind of a syndicate. Probably best to speak with him mate
I would be interested for the occasional meet but it is too far for me to be a regular, I am closer to Rough Close and Northwood so tend to attend those meets more.
I wish you well Ian and Simon with this venture and sorry I can't commit to regular attendance.
I was one of the group with a friend also a member, it was a great venue, first time I have used the "Cocoon" what a great piece of kit, when you are my size (280lbs) no faffing about getting in & out of hammock & bag with a double piece of paracord on the "Cocoon" zip easy up easy down...
Due to work I have not had a chance to thank Ian publicly so Thanks for a great week end Ian Del (derek741) and I agree if it wasn't a 360 mile round trip, we would attend regularly
I'm definitely interested, but I have a question or two...
as a shift worker, I sometimes have to work weekends. Does that mean I might miss out on a weekend's camping for that month, or are the weekends moveable, or will there perhaps be more than one weekend available some months?
wanderinstar
22-10-2011, 11:11
To answer your question Mick. The farmer intends using the wood for an air rifle range on the 3 weekends we are not using it. So, as to avoid confusion and any possible injury, we will stick to the dates that we have to sort out with the farmer.
If you work it out we are getting a very good deal. For the same price as Middlewood we would only get 5 monthe. I believe Brockwell is £8/night.
It's certainly a good deal from my point of view, I'm thinking of all the new skills I can pick up so I'm definitely up for it. The odd weekend missed will be more than made up for in terms of learning stuff, meeting new folk and so on. It's about a five/six mile walk over the moors from me, so it's too good an opportunity to miss!
plastic-ninja
22-10-2011, 12:35
Ian please add me to the list.
I may not manage every meet but it is pretty close
and sounds very worthwhile.Thanks to all of you for making the effort
to sort this out.
Simon
tempted as it on my doorstep - except I can not be able to do every or even most weekends due to work and other commitments.
Would it be possible to call over and muck in from time to time?
tempted as it on my doorstep - except I can not be able to do every or even most weekends due to work and other commitments.
Would it be possible to call over and muck in from time to time?
I'm in the same boat, maybe us "slackers" could have a membership between us - time-share style?
wanderinstar
22-10-2011, 18:16
How many times do you think you would be able to get there Trunks?
ex-member Raikey
22-10-2011, 18:57
Resnikov
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Lurch
Shewie
Raikey
i,m in but like Rich,..i may not be able to commit to every date,
a question tho,...can i have two slots?...
please PM me with any info i need , or to request any you may need,...
Cheers
Stu,..
How many times do you think you would be able to get there Trunks?
At the moment, if I'm lucky I could manage six nights out a year!
wanderinstar
23-10-2011, 08:45
Does that mean 3 weekends or 6 weekends?
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Lurch
Shewie
Raikey
Wayland
May not be able to attend all of them but should get to enough to make it pay.
Does that mean 3 weekends or 6 weekends?
6 weekends probably. I'll pm you later so I don't clutter the thread :)
Like Wayland, I may not be able to attend all of them but happy to pay the money to see it go ahead and attend as many as possible. I live in Otley, so 10 minutes down the road for me!
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Lurch
Shewie
Raikey
Wayland
Snozz
wanderinstar
23-10-2011, 14:07
Will anyone who is interested in this location and wants a set of rules, please drop me a PM with an email Address. It is far easier sending things out than va Private Message.
Ian.
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Lurch
Shewie
Raikey
Wayland
Snozz
Trunks
I'm in too :)
Dangerous Dan
24-10-2011, 16:15
And me! I may need to juggle on-call but should be able to make most weekends
Mick W
Bilmo-P5
Black Sheep
Lurch
Shewie
Raikey
Wayland
Snozz
Trunks
Dangerous Dan
And me! I may need to juggle on-call
Dan - if you Jiggle on call, go to the loo first!
kodiakjoe
24-10-2011, 19:43
Will anyone who is interested in this location and wants a set of rules, please drop me a PM with an email Address. It is far easier sending things out via email.
Ian.
Hi Ian, I know i'm late to this party but would be very interested in signing up. I've tried to send a pm with email details but your inbox is full
Cheers Mike :)
wanderinstar
25-10-2011, 16:26
No problem Mike. Inbox now empty
Peterlee_Paddler
27-10-2011, 18:22
Simon, Ian, is this 'once a month' on say the first weekend of every month? Second weekend or ...
I need to know because my new job has certain weekends in the contract otherwise I'm still up to join.
Cheers.
wanderinstar
27-10-2011, 19:53
Hi Tony,
Not sure yet Simon is a very busy man and I am having chemo next week, so I dont know how I will be after that. All well I hope.
Ian
Hi Tony,
Not sure yet Simon is a very busy man and I am having chemo next week, so I dont know how I will be after that. All well I hope.
Ian
!!!! Ian, I didn't know, good luck mate. If you need anything, just let me know. Barlick's not that far away :)
Chiseller
27-10-2011, 21:39
My partner and I would like to thank all involved for a tidy little weekend (would have made it longer but had commitments friday an sunday afternoon).
Met a great bunch o folks from a cross section of backgrounds, learnt new skills and watched a master leathersmith at work.
Its a tidy little spot with some great potential for some very enjoyable weekends in good company.
A ton to commit(me an my partner) is not in our budget at present with me being aht o work an having weekends wi my youngest son on random weekends (who would love it) and the fact we have a dog who would be missing aht :( . If we could keep guest status as in the rules, then i'm sure we would attend when possible. If i can secure work afore the deadline then we maybe able to commit regardless of not being able to attend every meet.
Thank you again Ian & Simon for your trust and making us welcome.
Im sending you some extra Strength for the coming weeks Ian even though you have a fantastic energy and will. Good Health.
Chis & Sue.
wanderinstar
16-11-2011, 09:32
Cheers Chis,
I certaintly needed the extra stremgth over the last week. Thanks for that. I hope you find employment soon. Did you go to your local library re using computers?
Chiseller
16-11-2011, 19:29
Great to see you on here Ian. I didn't get to a library, ended up getting another web enable phone from crack converter......good news on the job front.....I started last Tuesday. Got some arrears to. Catch up on and a car to sort , then who I may be able to commit ?
Keep on keeping on Sir.
Best Regards
Chis n Sue
I'm thinking I've missed the weekend now - I tought the meet was this coming weekend? Please don't tell me I've b*****d it up???
Black Sheep
17-11-2011, 10:21
I'm thinking I've missed the weekend now - I tought the meet was this coming weekend? Please don't tell me I've b*****d it up???
No It's next weekend 25th ..........
Rich
No It's next weekend 25th ..........
Rich
So who's going? I am :)
bilmo-p5
21-11-2011, 17:49
I'm hoping to.
I'm full of cold ATM but it seems to past its worst; I'll decide for certain nearer the w/e.
Black Sheep
23-11-2011, 08:02
So who's going? I am :)
I should be...
Rich
I'll be there, probably around 7 'ish
Still not sure if I'm stoppping out yet though
kodiakjoe
23-11-2011, 14:37
I'll be dropping by on Friday but can't stop out (work thing in morning) :(
Alas , Myself and Flumpie will not be able to make this weekend , My Dad's first chemo didnt go well and we will be rallying round to help my mum cope with his return home :(
Have a great time and we hope the weather holds for you all :)
Bob
Dangerous Dan
24-11-2011, 19:24
I'll be there Friday. This will be my first visit, would someone be able to PM me the details? I have the rules and location from Ian but wondered where would be best to park, whether I need to check in at the farm and how best to get to the wood from there. Much appreciated
kodiakjoe
24-11-2011, 20:01
I'll be there Friday. This will be my first visit, would someone be able to PM me the details? I have the rules and location from Ian but wondered where would be best to park, whether I need to check in at the farm and how best to get to the wood from there. Much appreciated
Ditto on this, have found it on Google Maps etc but wouldn't want to p*** off the farm on first visit by parking in their space etc :)
wanderinstar
24-11-2011, 20:37
If you park at the back of the car park, that will then leave room for the people using the gun club. If you call into the stone building and see John. He is the farmer. he will point you in the right direction. Simon will be there about 18.00. I will be there on Saturday morning. Any problem give me a ring on.
Ian.
kodiakjoe
25-11-2011, 11:05
ta for the info Ian :)
Good to put some more faces to names again, I enjoyed a toasty night in the hammock despite the gales.
Sorry for the quick departure his morning though
Thanks Ian & Simon for organising this. It was good to meet up in person with forum-folk.
Had a great time & tried out my new kit too :)
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bilmo-p5
26-11-2011, 17:54
Thanks Ian & Simon for organising this. It was good to meet up in person with forum-folk.
+1 to that.
Oops, yeah thanks to Ian and Simon for the organisation :)
Thanks to Ian and Simon for an interesting outing.
Shame the weather got the better of us but great to meet everyone again.
Black Sheep
26-11-2011, 20:52
Likewise good to meet up with folks again.
Shame we had to cut it short due to the weather, but it could of been worse........
Thanks to Ian and Simon.
Cheers
Rich
Aye, thanks Ian and Simon for sorting this. Windiest night yet in a hammock! But worth it!
Snozz
Yeah,shame about the weather! I bottled this meeting and got on with tiling the kitchen instead. Would probably have been better off in a wet and windy wood under my tarp..!
Well done to all who braved the elements.
Dangerous Dan
27-11-2011, 12:21
It was a short but enjoyable stay, thanks all round. Are we all accounted for? Leeds Bradford Radar reported a low flying unidentified object around 1400 yesterday, I just hope it wasn't one of us!
kodiakjoe
27-11-2011, 19:44
It was good to meet people however briefly on Friday night. Thanks to Ian and Simon for organising and the return of the tools, Trunks and Snozz for the mulled wine and Shewie for bringing the hammock bits. Hope to see you again (and for longer) at the next one :)
Lordyosch
27-11-2011, 20:04
Sounds like it is a good resource to have locally. Would someone like myself be able to join your for a weekend meet sometime? I can't really sign up for every month as I already have one monthly escape (Ranger service) and the Mrs would probably object to my fortnightly disappearance!
Jay
So how bad did it get on Saturday, when did folks decide to bail?
I had an interesting drive south, dodging a few obstacles down the A1 :drive:
wanderinstar
28-11-2011, 09:43
About 14.00. Simon got a severe weather warning on his phone stating that 80mph winds wehre heading our way be Sat evening. It was a joint decision To cut short the meet as there were a lot of dead standing trees. This problem will be addressed before the next meet.
Safety always comes first.
Ian.
kodiakjoe
28-11-2011, 17:14
Sorry I didn't get to meet you on Sat Ian. Thanks for dropping the tools back. If you're having a work day to drop the trees, give me a shout and I'll bring my chainsaw :)
Hi Simon & Ian are there any plans to go back for a bit of a tidy and make safe? Myself and Tetley wud also be up to helping if we are free ( still got lot of commitments that are making time precious)
Jan :)
Hi Simon & Ian are there any plans to go back for a bit of a tidy and make safe? Myself and Tetley wud also be up to helping if we are free ( still got lot of commitments that are making time precious)
Jan :)
Sorry Jan, I had to drop out of this as I cant commit the time needed to do it properly...Ian has also dipped due to personal reasons.
I think Blacksheep is now acting as co ordinator for this, so it may be worth a PM...
Anyway, long time no see...you ok? Are you nipping across to Tamarack this weekend or are you on the First Aid course?
Simon
wanderinstar
04-06-2012, 18:54
Yes I have sadly had to pull out from this venue due to chemo sessions. Blacksheep cannot do the organizing of this meet due to other commitments.
I have a couple of other members in talks for taking over the organizing these meets.