8th 9th Jan N East weekend.....

[lannyman8]

well its high time for another N East meet up, as im free on the 8th and 9th of Jan thats the date.....

times getting on se we need to get a location fixed asap...

I dont have a location at the moment, it may end up being Brockwell Woods again, if so its £8 per night......The last meet was really good, all who managed to stay thought it was great........

Right then.........who's up for this?????? I know a few people who want to come so i will add some names now.......

Lannyman8
Raikey
Minstrel
Joely

If your up for this just copy and paste your name.............

lets make it a good weekend for a fruitfull new year of bushey stuff.........

[drewdunnrespect]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Minstrel
Joely
drewdunnrespect tbc cos might be working

[lannyman8]

no probs drew just let us know in the new year mate........

chris......................... .....

[whitey3192]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Minstrel
Joely
drewdunnrespect tbc cos might be working
whitey3192 (providing swmbo is not working)

[resnikov]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Minstrel
Joely
drewdunnrespect tbc cos might be working
whitey3192 (providing swmbo is not working)
resnikov pending work rota and weather I can get an underblanket in time.

[rancid badger]

I can't make it this time but if at some point in the future, you fancy a guided tour around Chopwell wood or a bit of a safari round the general area up here, let me know and I'll be happy to show you all round.

There's actually quite a lot to snuffle around, within a couple or three miles of the Brockwell itself.

all the best

Steve

[lannyman8]

thanks Steve, will take you up on that at some point in the new year after Feb March time, depends on courses mate..........

thanks...

chris......................... .............................. .

[Minstrel]

Chris,

I can't make this date :(

I am racing on the 9th...

Would have been a great opportunity to try my new kit ...

[RJames]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Minstrel
Joely
drewdunnrespect tbc cos might be working
whitey3192 (providing swmbo is not working)
Rjames [providing you don't mind a new boy, and that my rota allows it]

[lannyman8]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Joely
drewdunnrespect tbc cos might be working
whitey3192 (providing swmbo is not working)
Rjames [providing you don't mind a new boy, and that my rota allows it]

no probs Rich, we all start some place, i like to teach what i can and when i can, all you need is your camping kit and food and some sort of blade.......

jobs a fish......

[merrygold85]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Minstrel
Joely
drewdunnrespect tbc cos might be working
whitey3192 (providing swmbo is not working)
Rjames [providing you don't mind a new boy, and that my rota allows it]
merrygold85 (Providing I can get there, and am not working)

[ex-member Raikey]

cheers Chris,. !!

like i said, its in the diary mate,...

amyone wants to share the ride up i got room for 3 and gear in the truck,.

i,ll be passing FerryBridge on the A1,

Sweet!!

Stu

[ex-member Raikey]

weather I can get an underblanket in time.


i,m the same, but sh*t or bust i,m gonna make summat out of an old sleeping bag,...

[resnikov]

anyone wants to share the ride up i got room for 3 and gear in the truck,.

i,ll be passing FerryBridge on the A1,


I will take you up on a lift, live just up the road from Ferrybridge.

[ex-member Raikey]

I will take you up on a lift, live just up the road from Ferrybridge.

ok mate,...

i'll PM you with details closer the time,...

Stu

[RJames]

I need an underblanket for my frontline hammock, either that or bungee strap an old sleeping bag to the outside and make that do

[Partickpebbles]

Newbie may join in! Depends on what comes from Santa! Oh and I'm in South Milford!

[lannyman8]

Right then, events to take place, all being well that is........lol.....

1. fire craft basic tinders (charcloth, tinder fungus flint and steel)
2. bow drill (depends on what wood i can get hold of for the trip)
3. forging (only have basic kit to take and play with but will give it a go, do need an air bed foot pump though)
4. Game prep (if i can get hold of some bunnies we will skin and prep for the pot, and eat.......lol...)

thats about it, up for ideas and welcome people to teach what they know..........

the event is looking like Brockwell Woods, check out the other thread for details.........

regards..

chris......................... ............

ps. Partickpebbles, come along all you need it food and camp kit, £8 per night, your more than welcome.........

[Chambers]

Put me down for this one, Ill make sure Im there for it :-D

[RJames]

if I can make it I shall go out ferretting beforehand for some rabbit, and bring a few pheasant and patridges down out of the freezer. If anyone has a dutch oven/big cooking pot I can use, we can all prep a bunny and make a communal stew

[lannyman8]

will get some largeish tins from work, can get as meany as i want though..........and thank you very much......i will try and get some but who knows with this weather.....

regards.

chris...................

[Chambers]

Likewise Ill be bringing the bag full of bits from ration packs (mainly the drink etc) may be some use to someone and they are going free will also see if I have anything someone may be interested in for swapping

[spoony]

i,m the same, but sh*t or bust i,m gonna make summat out of an old sleeping bag,...

I have a reindeer skin full size super grade Paid £80 for it exellent for hammocks (dont use mine much now) For sale £65 posted or could meet you (in osmotherly on tuesday)

[Chambers]

For those thinking of making an underblanket like me

http://www.bushcraftliving.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4152

[whitey3192]

the mrs is working on the 8th and the 9th!!!! so i will be looking after the rug rats!
cant believe it, if it wasnt for bad luck id have none at all. . . . . . :(:(:(:(

[RJames]

I have a reindeer skin full size super grade Paid £80 for it exellent for hammocks (dont use mine much now) For sale £65 posted or could meet you (in osmotherly on tuesday)

I'd be quite interested in some pics of this, it could be what I'm after

[Partickpebbles]

Quick as I was in I'm out I'm afraid! A little short notice! I will reschedule for the next one!

Thanks though!

[whitey3192]

will there be one in feb also??

are the meets monthly??

if not.... why not?? lol

[Chambers]

The last one was Nov if I rememeber rightly so looks to be bi monthly.

Also just to add, if anyone wants I can make para bracelets and bring them to the meet, just need to know if you would like a button fastener or a whistle buckle and your wrist diameter. Would happily swap for small things or a sample of your knowledge :-p

[whitey3192]

i may take you up on one chambers, pm inbound

[spoony]

I'd be quite interested in some pics of this, it could be what I'm after

will sort some out for you or seeing as your not a million miles away could meet you and show you. better seen in the fleash so to speak

[resnikov]

Not impressed, got on call that weekend with work. Will try to make the next one. Sorry guys.

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[lannyman8]

the way things are going its only going to be 3 people again.......lol......

[spoony]

im going to try to make it but need to sort a few things out first

[lannyman8]

no probs spooney......

[lannyman8]

ok, Im away now untill the new year so this is my last post untill then.....

any questions just pm me and i will get back to you when im home.........

the event is looking like it will take place at Brockwell Wood, its a good location with plenty of wood to burn, the site owner is well up for a group like ours to use the woods on a regular basis, you should be shown where the group will be camping either in person by the owner or on a map when you arrive.......... I hope to get there early to set up and to meet people with some hot water for a brew adleast, im getting a lift though, so if im not there just pick a spot where we can have fires and camp out of the wind...........

the bellow info was e mailed to me, its the site rules and general info....... like i say any questions just pm me and i will get back to you after xmas.......

Information for prospective campers at Brockwell Woods:

If there is space on the date you require, it is helpful to know what time you would arrive. If we are not going to be in, I usually leave maps, spades, saws, rubbish bags, water bottles as required for you to borrow and return outside the front door. I leave an envelope with your map to post your fees through the letterbox.

It is a proper 26 acre wild wood, no toilets or shower blocks - you can get water from the house and there's a WC there too. There are lots of little clearings and places where you can camp throughout the wood so you can just pick your place - the map will help you to find them. If you have a car, you can drive across the fields into the wood and park near to where you will camp, or if you would prefer, park at the house and walk across the fields. It is 10-15 minutes walk across to the wood.

We expect people to leave the wood as they find it - take nothing, leave nothing. You need to bury human waste, burn paper, ESPECIALLY TOILET PAPER, and collect up and bag all rubbish. You can leave this at the house if necessary.

We expect people to behave with consideration for others who are camping, local nearby residents and the environment of the wood.

Please note that we require groups to sign a signing in sheet with names, addresses, phone numbers, car registration where appropriate agreeing to this statement:

“We expect that campers will take responsibility for damage to property and the environment. Signing your name on this list implies that you agree to behave reasonably, with consideration for other campers, local residents, property and the natural environment. We will take appropriate action with the police and through the courts if this is not the case.”

We charge £8 per person per night, £4 per child, under 5s free.

You are welcome to light fires responsibly, clearing up after them. There is plenty of dry wood - fallen and felled trees which can be cut up for firewood. You do not need to fell live trees.

Dogs are fine too if kept under reasonable control.

Please let me have a mobile phone number, address and car registration.

Steph



Here are the instructions to get here by car:

From the Western Bypass (A1 to Hexham) follow signs to A695 Blaydon, or from Scotswood Rd, go across Scotswood Bridge following signs to the A695 to Blaydon and then Prudhoe. At Blaydon roundabout you'll see a MacDonalds. (Don't stop there!) Take the Prudhoe road A695 out of Blaydon, 1st mini roundabout turn left, (not signed). Follow road round until you see a left turn – Herd House Lane, signed to Blaydon Burn.This is the second left off that road. Turn left and follow road to the end then turn left onto Liddels Fell Road. Follow the road down into the dip, There’s a sign Blaydon Burn & 30mph sign. You see a white house, a stone house, Longridge Road, a pylon, then as the road curves sharply to left and up the hill, you’ll see a gap in the stone wall on the right marked Blaydon Burn House. Turn right, bump up the track and you’re there. Look for the conservatory on the left behind the very large holly.

If you miss that turn, take the next one right off Burn Road into Beech House, it’s the other half of Blaydon Burn House and the drive curves round in front of the two houses. It’s also a bit less bumpy.



You can get a 49 bus from Gateshead to Black Lane or a 32 bus from Newcastle Central Station to Winlaton and walk down Burn Road to the Beech House entrance.



The address is

Blaydon Burn House and Farm

Burn Road,

Blaydon on Tyne

NE21 6JR

[Chambers]

So how are final numbers looking for this one and what nights are people going for?

[lannyman8]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Joely
drewdunnrespect tbc cos might be working
Rjames [providing you don't mind a new boy, and that my rota allows it]
merrygold85 (Providing I can get there, and am not working)
chambers

ok, i think this is the list at the moment???????????

dont know about bunnies untill near the time, have got some steel for forging, and some wood for bow drill but need to try it so i know it works, if it does ive got quite a bit...also have some chemicals for fire craft, char cloth, different tinders etc...

can people please copy and paste to confirm ASAP so i can book the site for rough numbers......

[ex-member Raikey]

Lannyman8
Raikey

well, i,m in for def,..

i got funds to buy an underquilt too,...if anyone has one for sale,...

Stu

[Chambers]

yep Im still deffo on for this one :-)

[ex-member Raikey]

Lannyman8
Raikey
Chambers

[RJames]

I'm going to have to bow out, I'm on call... Bugger!!

[greensurfingbear]

would be well up for it. But I am working that weekend, will see if I can swap shifts. It'd be nice to camp out as its been an age since I slept out in winter. Where exactly is Brockwood

[lannyman8]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64376&highlight=brockwell+woods+bush craft

if you have a look at the first picture we where just the Brook side of the path where the "OO" from the word footpath is, there is a nice big Beach tree there and a bit of a clearing too....

not sure for the next one, might be up the other end where the hard woods are, but will all depend on wind direction and how strong it is.......

hope this helps, and it would be good to have another along with us, only 3 defo at the moment..........

chris...

[ex-member Raikey]

hey Chris, good to speak today,...

got the pipe in the truck,

just started doin an inventory of my gear,...(but been on the whisky so maybe finish tommorow, hahaha..)

i got a UQ sorted, should be here next week,...

just food to think of now,...of the 3 confirmed has anyone got a dutch oven,.?

[Chambers]

What time is everyone going up on the Saturday?

[ex-member Raikey]

well i reckon i,d like to be there for sun up,.....

so may need an early start,.....

[lannyman8]

Stu, good work on the blades mate, really nice mate....

thanks for the tube mate, should get a few blades done while we are there........ i dont have a D Oven but do have some tins (like the one my tin can stove is made from), i can get as meany as we need just let me know and i will grab some from work......

Chambers, not sure mate, Stu aka Raikey has given me a space in his truck so it all depends on him really.... id like to be set up for 12 ish adleast so we have some time to do things in the day light..... frogeing and spoons can be done when its dark by the fire light, fire craft and bow drill would be better during the light........

Thanks gents....

chris......

[lannyman8]

sun UP whats that????

[ex-member Raikey]

sun UP whats that????

hahahaha your call man..

i was thinking of setting off at 6-7 ish,....

hang on . i,ll google the route and come back,...

[lannyman8]

when you want mate, im not fussed, think its a bit of a trek for you though...............

forgot to say, as i messed up the sloe wine and blueberry wine its now shampers aka FIZZY.....lol.....

oh ye, and sloe brandy, its awesome.............

[ex-member Raikey]

when you want mate, im not fussed, think its a bit of a trek for you though...............

forgot to say, as i messed up the sloe wine and blueberry wine its now shampers aka FIZZY.....lol.....

oh ye, and sloe brandy, its awesome.............


ok it says 2 hours 10,....so not too bad,..

thats A1 all the way mate,...i need to drop your addy in tho, so you know what time i'll get to pick you up,...

i deleted my inbox so need you post code again dude, i have a half bottle of Jura here but not sure it'll make it past new year,...hahaha

[lannyman8]

2:10 thats ok thought it would be longer than that, oh mate, the A1 has 50 limit for miles up this way so will take longer probly.......

will send a pm with the addy and code dude.....

well as you like a drink, i will bring the strawberry vodka too..........lol......

[ex-member Raikey]

it says 2hrs19 now,...

and the first 50mins is to your place,..

i reckon if i set off at 07.00 pick you up at 08.00 ish,..

should be slinging the ridgeline by 09.30

sweet!!

[lannyman8]

awesome, jobs a fish............

see ya at 08:00 dude.......lol.......

[Chambers]

No bother Ill see you guys up there at about 9:30
Where the parking?

[lannyman8]

parking is up by the house ish, there is a wood store on the side of the road just near the house with saw mill trailer, park just in front of that bit on the grass mate.......

unless you have a good 4x4 in which case you can drive up to the wood edge.......give us a bell when you get there and i will directe you where to go, im not sure where we will be yet, i hope the wind is nice and still, that way we can go in the bottom left corner as you look at the wood, there should be some hard wood to burn too.........last time i went all we had was burch, burns really quick and was forever cutting wood......lol.....

[Chambers]

no bother mate, just didnt really want to be leaving the car on the roadside but if its near a house that fine

[lannyman8]

sorry should have said, its a private road/drive off the road no trfic as such just the people who live there, and the postey....lol......

[idoaik]

A newbie here from Gateshead, would there be room for a beginner?

[Chambers]

Of course matey we were all new once :-)

[lannyman8]

A newbie here from Gateshead, would there be room for a beginner?

come along mate, i know for a fact you will learn quite a bit, but no pressure on you to perform, join in and see what you think........

regsrda.

chris........

[ex-member Raikey]

began sorting my kit yesterday,...

then again today,..hahaha i just love running thru the event in my head,..summat like this,...

get there first,..is the truck ok?...yep

have i got all the post codes and maps for the crapnav?..yep....

tarp up,...is my new ridgeline set up in the tarp bag??...yep...

did i set up the prussics on the guy lines?...or did i dream it?...

a brew on,....plenty of water ?....hmmmm hope theres a tap or brook or summat,...

hammock up, UQ on and adjusted,...ok..

fire wood?...

make a tripod for my pack?

make a seat?...

breakfast?....did i bring coffee,...

hahahah

you get the idea,....i run thru it in my head as i fall asleep,......i have the window open too so i can feel the breeze on me as i nod off,......

is it daft that i,m this exited???...hahaha i dont care

Stu

[Chambers]

good point did I put the prussics back on, a check is needed :-)

idoaik, you will learn alot mate if it was anything like me at the last one, I got to gut my first rabbit and shown how to cook it, also watching a fire getting started whilst all of the wood was wet to say the least was good. Also got to try things like feather sticks, this meet should be awesome

[lannyman8]

im well up for this been waiting for a wee while, like a little school boy again..........he he he he he he he (in little boy voice...lol.....)

just waiting for my internet kit to arrive (i hope) during the week, hammer for the forge, cutting blades to make the billets for forging, and the borax powder for the flux for the "Demascus"........(little wimper....)

cant wait.......he he he he he he he he

ps chaimbers have you got an air bed foot pump by any chance, its the last thing i need........thanks gents, chris...

[Chambers]

Ill have a check and get back to you tomorrow mate will have a dig around

[lannyman8]

awesome, thanks mate.......

oh by the way could you also bring 2-3 metres of your para cord for the bow drill, i dont have quite enough for us all.....

thanks...

chris...............

[ex-member Raikey]

awesome, thanks mate.......

oh by the way could you also bring 2-3 metres of your para cord for the bow drill, i dont have quite enough for us all.....

thanks...

chris...............

para cord??

arent we using nettle??

hahaha sorry,...lol

[Chambers]

Yeah Ill get some thrown in :-)

[whitey3192]

gonna stop reading this thread before i start wimpering. . . .

[lannyman8]

get the gran to have the kids whitey............lol.....

[lannyman8]

para cord??

arent we using nettle??

hahaha sorry,...lol

wrong time of year for cordage, we could try my few metres from the summer though............

[ex-member Raikey]

gonna stop reading this thread before i start wimpering. . . .

sorry mate,..i,ll try to stop but i cant promise owt!!

[merrygold85]

Hey,

Happy new year t'yiz all.

Still not ssure if I can make it. Starting a new job on Tuesday and not sure of the days yet.

I still have no camping kit either. Waiting on a tarp I ordered before Christmas. If I get that in time then I'll grab some more stuff in the shops, sleeping mat and all. I also need to get some blankets for inside the crappy sleeping bag I have or I'll freeze to death.

So yeah, I'll let you know.

[ex-member Raikey]

Hey,

Happy new year t'yiz all.

Still not ssure if I can make it. Starting a new job on Tuesday and not sure of the days yet.

I still have no camping kit either. Waiting on a tarp I ordered before Christmas. If I get that in time then I'll grab some more stuff in the shops, sleeping mat and all. I also need to get some blankets for inside the crappy sleeping bag I have or I'll freeze to death.

So yeah, I'll let you know.


nice one,....if you can get prepped in time that,d be cool....

as said,...were at a possible 4 at the mo,...and a relaxed no pressure enviroment,...

Cheers

Stu

[ex-member Raikey]

Just done a forecast on the weather folks,...

hahaha you'll love this,...

heavy snow and -6oC for friday evening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

from my spot all the way up to Brockwell,.....

[Chambers]

Lovely lovely, thats what we want. Well I think I will be over packing for this one with more than I need as I would rather have miles too much than be freezing

[lannyman8]

awesome, i was preying for snow tooooo...........lol.......

hey Mark, i have a spare bashher if you need it, just get some bunggies or cord and your away for a shelter mate.........

- 6 is warm anyway.........when its -35 your toes get a bit nippey......lol.....

[Chambers]

enough snow and we can crack on with the quinzee's I really really really regret not getting to sleep in mine last year

[lannyman8]

snow hole in Norway and Canida was an awesome time, the jumping into ice water was not so great........lol.......BUT the survival shelter made up for it.....he he he he he he he he

[lannyman8]

ok, really good news, went to my work stash of wood and found some sycamore for the bow drill, this has worked well in the past for me and will be better than the wood i have now, white willow i think.........you will be able to try both and see what you think.......

also, i have 3 x gifts for those who turn up, didnt cost me anything, well a few pennies, practical and very bushcraftey.........but you will have to wait to find out what it is.......lol.......

last night i just could not sleep, things going through my head about THIS WEEKEND...................cant wait..........

when i was at work i also got 3 large cooking tins if we decide to do a group meal, or people can take them for hobo stoves, im easy...........

speek soon gents....

chris......................... ............

[Chambers]

You know if you will be able to get some bunnies mate? We could get a nice big stew on the go?

What are people going to be doing for food on these two days? just so I have the right idea lol

[lannyman8]

will give my mate a ring tnight, bannock with seeds and maybe some trout out the freezer for sat dinner charizo pasta for lunch, hhmmmm lets me see, ground coffee banock and sausage for breakfast, depends if i get bunnies or not, if so throw them over the fire for lunch instead......

we have had snow on the high ground last night (sutton bank).....

[Chambers]

Think I will have to go pick up something a bit more fire style cooking than noodles then lol

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[ex-member Raikey]

yeah i got my dried stuff packed all the time,...rice, cous-cous, oats, flour,.

i will just add a chorizo or a bit of summat else,....

i got a bit of summat each too,.....hahahaha

[Chambers]

Chris, Ive got the foot pump

[lannyman8]

best thing im bringing is the sloe brandy, the sloe shampers is ok too, oh and the strawberry vodka, must not forget the blueberry shampers ih and there is always the cherry wine.........

hhmmmmmmm.................food ????????????????? ;)

[lannyman8]

whhoooooooooooooooo........... .....

forgeing still on then, cool........ got some flint today too, just for a play.......

thanks C........

[ex-member Raikey]

whhoooooooooooooooo........... .....

forgeing still on then, cool........ got some flint today too, just for a play.......

thanks C........

got just the thing for your flint mate,...gimme 5 to load the pic,...hahhaa

[lannyman8]

i also made a bushcraft chair today, canvus type material and uses 4 branches, jobs a fish..........lol......

[ex-member Raikey]

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00407-20110103-1321.jpg

found a stash this morning,...

just drying em now

[Chambers]

Ooo very handy :-p

Ill be bringing bits for charcloth, Im also emptying a Roses tin at the moment to try to make charcoal

[lannyman8]

thats how i do my charcoal, i use a bout 3 tins though, makes good quality charcoal for the forge if i only need to heat treat a blade.............better than the shop bought stuff by far....

i also have some tinder fungus, it works well when it takes a spark, i find it a littlte hard with flint and steel though, the fungus tends to break up quite a bit........

[Chambers]

Will you be able to heat treat in the forge? Ive just cut a blank but still need to file it. May have it done in time

[ex-member Raikey]

Will you be able to heat treat in the forge? Ive just cut a blank but still need to file it. May have it done in time

cant see why not mate,....

dont forget some oil,...

[lannyman8]

it should be fine mate, water should do the job ok too..........

[Chambers]

Well Ive just half grinded one side, using a file so its a slow process. Obviously it wont matter about small file marks as all of those can be polished out afterwards I assume?

[lannyman8]

i would finish to about 250-400 grit but thats just me, you do want to get rid of the big file marks though, it can effect the heat treatment..........

dont make the blade to thin ie the cutting edge as in sharp i would leave about 0.5 -1 mm on the blade edge, this will soon come of in the finishing process...........

any probs just ask us mate........

[Chambers]

No bother mate, thinking about it I wont have it ready for next weekend (back to work tomorrow) and I dont want to rush it. Im sure itll get done in time though

[lannyman8]

ok, buunies are sorted, should get 4 but it may be more or less, it just depends whats about, we have had mixy round here not so long back................

should be sorted though........ im going to book the site right now for 4 people, we will take it from there and see if any more turn up.........

thanks lads.

chris....................

[GordonM]

Looking forward to seeing the photos, fellas. Wish I could be there to go too. Enjoy, and share lots of ideas / skills. You lucky dawgs!

Gordy

[greensurfingbear]

Not able to swap shifts but thought it'd be nice to pop over and say hi after work if that's cool?

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[lannyman8]

thanks Gordy, hope to make some sort of blade or 2, maybe even a damascus one if all goes well.....we will have to have a world meet some time in the future, i might speek to all the full members about it closer to the summer

"Not able to swap shifts but thought it'd be nice to pop over and say hi after work if that's cool?"

this will be fine greensurfingbear, dont know what spot we will be in yet, just follow your nose and head for the smoke.......lol...... and maybe even a ting ting ting sound....

[Chambers]

Just to help and prove with my newbie-ish-ness what type of kit are people wearing, obviously I know about the fleece, jumper, pair of outdoor type trousers and was thinking of getting some of those cheap Aldi base layers. Obviously Ill have gloves and hat etc. Is there anything else I am clearly missing?

Dont want to look like a fool lol

[ex-member Raikey]

i,m as newb as you man,...

layers!!

vest , tee, jumper, fleece, coat,

thermal bottoms and combats,...

hat gloves etc,...

Stu,..

[Chambers]

Cool, think I will make my cheapish Hydrafort my bushy waterproof and just hope I dont burn it lol

[ex-member Raikey]

i think its gone from snow to rain now!!....

so may break out the poncho!! hahahaha

[Chambers]

Ah yes, goretex trousers too

[lannyman8]

gortex trousers???????????

normal warm kit, wind proof combats (awesome), shooting jacket, deerhunter (awesome), bed stuff, cooking stuff, food, water, 6 million knifes (lol) axe, head torch (just in case), first aid kit, camera, phone, house wife (sewing kit), wash kit, towel and few bits and bobs........

TBH i could prbably survive with whats in my jacket and my bedding kit and food, but hey who cares, as long as your comfortable with what you do its fine, chambers know i will teach and not take the mick out of any person no matter how much of a newb they say they are........

oh bam, forgot to say, HOME BREW, hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[merrygold85]

Hey,

I got the weekend off work :D

All I need now is a tarp I think.


i have a spare bashher if you need it, just get some bunggies or cord and your away for a shelter mate

Cheers Chris, I may have to take you up on that if mine doesn't arrive on time.

I know its not very bushcrafty but I have decided to bring a duvet, haha. That should sort out the sleeping bag problem.

Also, I bought a self inflating sleeping mat in Millets the other day for only a tenner. Its a short one so it packs up real small. 1200cm long I think.

So yeah, I will be there on Saturday.

Laters

[RJames]

any chance I can show up on the sunday morning for a brew? I have the day off ysee I;m not needed any more so I thought I would pop down

[Chambers]

any chance I can show up on the sunday morning for a brew? I have the day off ysee I;m not needed any more so I thought I would pop down

Sounds good to me, I think some people did the same last meet. Get yourself along mate

[lannyman8]

Hey,

I got the weekend off work :D

All I need now is a tarp I think.



Cheers Chris, I may have to take you up on that if mine doesn't arrive on time.

I know its not very bushcrafty but I have decided to bring a duvet, haha. That should sort out the sleeping bag problem.

Also, I bought a self inflating sleeping mat in Millets the other day for only a tenner. Its a short one so it packs up real small. 1200cm long I think.

So yeah, I will be there on Saturday.

Laters

no probs mate, just make sure you bring some cord/string and or some bunjies so you can set up mate.......

[lannyman8]

any chance I can show up on the sunday morning for a brew? I have the day off ysee I;m not needed any more so I thought I would pop down

no problem at all, your more than welcome, if we have time we can do some fire craft or forging, all depends on time and weather really............

just bring a mug though as i dont carry a spare......lol.......

regards.

chris....................

[RJames]

I'll be interested in some forging, I do a lot of wrought iron work but never blade work. I'll bring my brew kit I never leave home without it !

[greensurfingbear]

Hoping to pop up to say hi to you all after work on Saturday night. Should be there after 1900. Any idea where bouts I'll find ya or do I have to employ my keen tracking skills......?

[lannyman8]

eerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrmm, what you said.......lol......

by the clearing and big beach mast near the brook, into the trees (birch) some place......... or the far end with the bigger trees and harder woods...........

not sure yet really, just shout lannyman.........lol....

[RJames]

I'll park up by the house then just wander about till I find you I think!

[Chambers]

Ive just been to get a cast iron casserole dish which Im hoping to get on a chain and use like a dutch oven. I can bring some veg etc and we can turn the bunnies into a casserole/stew if you like

[lannyman8]

sounds good to me mate, i will do some bread for us all..........

im all sorted now, the hammer and borax came today so forging should be awesome.......... just need to sort out my other teching kit...... who wants a tin for a hobo stove, i can bring some along, and as we wont need it due to your cast pot you can have them to take home, i can also bring some billt tins you can have too........

let me know gents.....

[RJames]

I have a couple of bits of kit to give to newbs when I pop in ... band to make a catapult, cigar tubes to hold tinder, my 1st clipper I got years ago that is bashed up but will do as a knife to practice sharpening techniques, and a whole bunch of char cloth. I'll throw them in my bergen and hand around to whoever wants when I come up for sunday morning brew.

I'll also hoy some bacon in the bag and make a few rounds of breakfast butties if anyones interested haha

[lannyman8]

awesome sounds good to me, i will bring some fresh coffee for the brew...........lol......

[Chambers]

I'm having real troubles finding some powdered eggs. Anyone have any they will share?
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[ex-member Raikey]

awesome sounds good to me, i will bring some fresh coffee for the brew...........lol......

lol ,..i got the coffee covered dudes,...

that was one of my giveaways,...lol...one-pot sachets of blue mountain,....nom nom ideal for the camp situ as its always fresh ,....

[lannyman8]

just welded the billets up for the demascus, dont look much and very small, but it is a trial thing, so who cares.......lol.....

the site has been booked but we cant use the same spot as last time, so i have been told, not sure why, it may be water loged......

will pick up bunnies 2moz and pack the bow drill wood...............

jobs a fish......................

coffee is yours then Stu...........if you bring your club hammer and some gloves we can do 2 lots of forging at once mate, that way we should all get a good go.........

Mark, i have packed a tarp for you to use mate....have you got a ground sheet or foam mat to use, it could be a cold night in just a quilt..........

[lannyman8]

Hey Rich what they for???? i might if i have time be able to get some substitute egg, it good for bread cakes but tastes like c**p on its own though........

[Chambers]

Hopefully for bannock recipie but Ive found ones that work without them so may not need them.

You bring the rabbits, Ill bring the veg, cas. dish etc jobs a good un

[lannyman8]

awesome, i would not bother with the egg in bannock, it really does not need it, i dont even add milk powder.........

should have 4 bunnies, 1 each so you can have another go at skinning mate, have you got a fixed blade yet mate?????

[merrygold85]

I am stupid. Very, very stupid. I had the tarp delivered to the wrong address. That's soooo annoying.


Mark, i have packed a tarp for you to use mate....have you got a ground sheet or foam mat to use, it could be a cold night in just a quilt

Cheers Chris, I was planning on folding the tarp and using it as a ground sheet as well as a shelter. I bought a sleeping mat the other day and will be bringing a sleeping bag as well as the duvet. I need the duvet cause the sleeping bag is so thin. I also have a throw to use as a blanket, so I guess I'll be cosy enough.

Do you know what size the tarp is?

[Chambers]

I got myself a clipper through a swap which is a nice little blade.

Just starting to think about packing my gear :-)

[Chambers]

Forgot to mention I also have a piece of 4mm 01 steel probs about 45cm long if you want me to bring it if its any good to you?

[ex-member Raikey]

i picked up a few files today too so i'll throw em in the truck,..

[lannyman8]

Mark, you should be fine with that lot, a fire by the tarp and you will be toasty.......lol......we can put some firn and twigs under the air mat and throw, should be enough to keep you warm from the floor then...

i think they are 3x3 metres, but dont quote me....ha ha ha ha ha.....

Rich, that would be good but not sure what we could do with it, we can give it a go though mate......

Stu, we could turn them into steel strikers if you like, we can also heat treat and temper on site too......

2 more sleeps.........lol....

[Chambers]

Just got all my gear laid out on the bed apart from food. No way is all of this going into a little 35l pack but I didnt expect it to, alot of it will be craft type equiptment etc so I dont mind it not going in the bag

Chris send me your mobile and Ill drop you a txt when I arrive on Saturday to find out where you are

[lannyman8]

07888691604 i have no friends so i know it will be you.........lol....

[ex-member Raikey]

lets all send Chris a txt!!!! hahahaha

[lannyman8]

Ahhhhhhhhh, thanks Stu.......lol.....

2 more sleeps.....

[lannyman8]

HEADS UP!!!!!!

its snowing here......lol.......dont normaly use them but just packed the gloves......ha ha ha ha.....

please, please bring your cameras and cam corders type stuff, my camera is propper tonk.........lol....

the site i used last time has been "advised" against because of the flooding and bad weather, Steph said we could still use that site if we wanted, i said no as it will hepl preserve the wood, the area im now looking at will be through the gate hit the track and turn "LEFT"....... its on high ground, but its the other end to the brook, hey ho, we will just need to walk for water....lol....
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7753/brockwellwoodsmap001.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/brockwellwoodsmap001.jpg/)


the area is at the bottom of the map on the right, we can just have a look first when we get there, and take it from there though..........

[lannyman8]

Just got all my gear laid out on the bed apart from food. No way is all of this going into a little 35l pack but I didnt expect it to, alot of it will be craft type equiptment etc so I dont mind it not going in the bag

Chris send me your mobile and Ill drop you a txt when I arrive on Saturday to find out where you are

mate, ive a bergan and 2 day sacks, and i still need to fit the booz in........lol......

[Chambers]

Just been thinking, cos bunnies will pros be more fun over the fire ill bring bits to make a sausage casserole instead. Hope that's okay

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[RJames]

I've just realised I'll be able to have the 1st proper play with my new leaf spring bushcraft knife. Get on!!

[lannyman8]

No probs Rich, how you like mate, i do prefer them over the fire TBH, but if Stu or Mark want to stwn there own they can, im real easy........

RJ, thats good, im thinking of getting hold of some lanny springs (leaf) for some blades, really want to make a good beautiful blade for my dad for his b/day, thats why im trying the damascus this weekend........

1 more sleep........lol.......

the snow is 1" deep now, weather warning for snow in N Yorks........ awesome................lol.... .

[RJames]

This knife is a landy leaf spring I'll let you have a bit play with it if you like, landy springs make awesome blade steel

[lannyman8]

good old english steel, cant beat it.......thats a very kind offer, thank you, bring it along and we can see what happens, i have no tools by the way just the forge hammers and tongs, a bit of sand paper but thats it.........

thanks RJ, hope you dont mind me calling you RJ, we have another Richard coming too..........lol......

chris....

[RJames]

call me RJ if you want I don't mind haha. I'm only disappointed I can not stay sat night and just come up sunday morning

[lannyman8]

plenty more to be had mate, probly March because im away on course and Bushcraft Istructor weekend in Feb...........

[ex-member Raikey]

My underquilt did not turn up today!

so looks like tying some bungees to my old sleeping bag,...

:(

[lannyman8]

ahhhhhhhh, bummer mate, you can use my hammock for it if you like, TBH its not long enough for me, so you can use it under your mate, it will do a better job to keep it up and still......

[idoaik]

Hi All, I will not be attending this weekend (unless things change). My son and daughter have parties to go to and my wife is doing an extra shift (no she did not like the idea of a 6 and 7 yr old finding there own way lol), so will have to bow out until next one.

Gutted, as it looks like your going to have a cracking time.

Ive been given two small Kurkris, about 7 inch long, if anybody can do anything with them. Ideal for small work etc.

Enjoy all, please keep me in mind for next meet.

Cheers Ian

[ex-member Raikey]

will do Ian,....

keep your eyes peeld mate,..but i,m sure we'll remember you next time Chris sorts out a meet,...

Stu

[lannyman8]

sorry gents only 2 bunnies so please dont count on them as your dinner, i will let you guys fight for them, i will teach/tell you how to prep them when it comes to it........due to the weather the count has not been what it normaly is.....

sorry.......

no probs Ian, the next one probly be March some time.......keep an eye out in the meets threads.........

regards.

chris...............

[ex-member Raikey]

sorry gents only 2 bunnies so please dont count on them as your dinner, i will let you guys fight for them, i will teach/tell you how to prep them when it comes to it........due to the weather the count has not been what it normaly is.....

sorry.......

no probs Ian, the next one probly be March some time.......keep an eye out in the meets threads.........

regards.

chris...............

No worries mate,....i just been to coop,.....hahaha

i got a bag full of mini peperamis to chop into my couscous ,..a slice of bannock thats lunch sorted,..

some chorizo for tea,.....

and i got black puddin and bacon for breakky,...(enough to share,..)

i need to spend some time rigging an under quilt job with a coupla s/bags i got packed,..i got a roll of parcord should help,...

its on my mind cos i really wanted to trial my new quilt but i reckon it'll pass an hour and be an exercise in how we can manage a situation,...hahahahaha

[lannyman8]

like i say mate just use my hammock, lay your spare bags onto it then attach it to the under side of your hammock, its got crabs on it so should be easy???????or not.....lol.....

[Chambers]

We've been here for a few hours now, all set up and just prepping the fire wood.

Just a few teaser pics

http://184.72.239.143/mu/c1238404-598e-0e37.jpg
http://184.72.239.143/mu/c1238410-59a6-1be2.jpg
http://184.72.239.143/mu/c1238416-59c2-27aa.jpg

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[idoaik]

At kids party and very jealous now as ive just seen first photos. Canny day for it also.
Hope the Temp doesnt drop too much tonight.
Cant wait for the next one.
all the best
Ian

[RJames]

I will be on site around 0800 tomorro chaps, I'll bring my flint and steel as well as by ferro rod strikers for a bit of fire lighting practice

[greensurfingbear]

Nice to meet you all tonight chaps. Shame it was a flying visit, but I enjoyed sharing your fire for a few hours and shooting the breeze.

Mike

[greensurfingbear]

http://184.72.239.143/mu/52274c4d-ec8b-90cb.jpg
Four men and a forge

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[rancid badger]

Well you lot have a nice 2 inch blanket of snow, to add to the magic of the Brockwell this morning!:camping:

cheers

R.B.

[RJames]

Well due to the fact I couldn't get off the bloody drive this morning I'm unfortunately not up ther. I shall make it my mission to make the next one!

[Chambers]

Back and showered so now smelling lovely. Ill get the pics up later in the Out and About (probably end up adding to someones thread)

Had a great weekend though, was great to put some faces to the screen names

[merrygold85]

Hey,

Thanks again guys for a great weekend. I enjoyed it immensely. Unfortunately my batteries suck so I only have 2 pics : my gear before I left, and my camp just after I set up.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/merrygold85/Brockwell%20Wood%20-%20Jan%202011/IMGP0001.jpg

Gear from left to right:

Throw, duvet, towel, 2 spare pairs of socks, sleeping bag, plasters, bandage, cotton pads, scissors, savlon

Sleeping mat, £2.75 bottle of wine :), TP, onion, premixed bannock, book + reading light

Tea bags + sugar cubes, tin cup, cooking pot, tin for small things, 3 water bottles

Knife, torch, camera, birch bark, wood shavings, sharpening stone, fire stick, rope

I added some more food and a lighter and matches after this photo.

Here is the camp set up -

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/merrygold85/Brockwell%20Wood%20-%20Jan%202011/IMGP0002.jpg

So yeah, great weekend. Can't wait for the next. I look forward to finishing off that knife blade too.

Cheers

[Chambers]

Thread started in out and about

[lannyman8]

thanks gents, good weekend thanks for turning up.....

regards.

chris........................