North wood february 25-27 to coincide with the outdoor leasure show

[woodspirits]

hi all, as per title this meet is over the same weekend as the http://www.outdoorleisureshow.com/ at the NEC which is 15 minutes away. courtesy of the organisers i have 2 free tickets to give away at the meet!
weather permitting we will be at the south (bigger) end of the wood at this meet. we had hoped to do some felling at the december meet but the snow put paid to that!, its still an ongoing project weather allowing. if there is still a severe frost, be prepared for the toilet block to be out of use.

important ammendment see post 265

ok as before, just a reminder of terms and directions.

im sure i shouldnt have to mention good housekeeping to you, but im going to anyway. :(
were here on trial so it really is a case of leaving no junk / firescars etc. the only thing we should leave is a good impression, take your rubbish home, there are no facilitys to leave it on the farm. this is a private site, a farmer who i know and who has trusted me. im going to be blunt here, anyone who jeopardises this goodwill will be asked to leave. individual fires are allowed off the ground, there is plenty of windfall and some dead standing (usual precautions apply) live wood is to be left untouched. under 18s to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, guests or minors will be the responsibility of the person who bought them, a small section on the approach to north wood is sssi, unless otherwise instructed this will be marked and out of bounds, as will a small area adjacent to it which is personal to the farmer. the gate from the farm into the meadow must be kept closed at all times, if you open it you close it, ok happy head back on! :)

fees are a reasonable £4 per head per night, pay on arrival access is on friday from 1200, unless we have made prior arrangements to get in earlier. for security reasons the electronic gates will be closed overnight and all day sunday, codes will be given out nearer the meet, possible late arrivals pm me for my tel' number. we will aim to vacate site no later than 1400.

location is opposite the belfry golf club on the A4091, OS map ref' SP189962 for those arriving early there is a large layby opposite the entrance, full address is;

Middleton House Farm
Tamworth Road
Middleton,
Tamworth
North warwickshire
B78 2BD

the fields on the approach to the wood are sometimes hired out to a private company. if on arrival there is any activity on the meadow between the car park and the wood, and you need to unload your vehicle, keep to the track, proceed with caution with hazards on at 15mph. and finally for those not familiar with north wood, this may help...
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=210284968795140843595.000 49740325e102c13d9d&t=h&z=16

well thats it for now, any questions just sing out :)
steve


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I'm in!

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Nice one Steve, if I can't make it I'll ammend the list but it should be a goer...

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Nice one Steve, if I can't make it I'll ammend the list but it should be a goer...

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nice one chad

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be good to see you back simon, bye the way that cake was tasty!

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Nice one Steve. Looking forward to it already.

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[woodspirits]

thanks neil, wish it was feb now!

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Thanks Steve. Lavvu almost defrosted and dried out.

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be good to see you back simon, bye the way that cake was tasty!



cheers steve. rychard requested lemon flavour for the next meet. just got to decide what shape to do it in now.

oh and neil, i'm in the process of sorting out my kit list, i'll pm you when its done and we'll see about me walking into camp with just me rocket pak:)

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Yippee,,,,,,,,,,,,:cool:

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I fancy going to the outdoors show, will have some purchasing funds 

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I fancy going to the outdoors show, will have some purchasing funds 



i'm up for the show too

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Looking forward to it not lookign forward to the toilet mission on this one :(
See you there lads xx

[woodspirits]

''Looking forward to it not lookign forward to the toilet mission on this one
See you there lads xx''

hmm, best bring a shovel then kay :cool:

[SimonD]

Looking forward to it not lookign forward to the toilet mission on this one :(
See you there lads xx

i'll be able to try out my new folding trowel from santa!:eek:

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hope to hit the show too probably on the Saturday

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hi every one i'm lucky lee's brother would love to be able to attend this meet,
would be nice to meet you all, i'm new to bushcraft but loving every second. deano

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hiya deano, welcome and we'll see you down there. :)

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[SimonD]

got some new kit for this :) dd camping hammock and my new firepit made from an old tool box. good times :)

[woodspirits]

ah another hammock convert, good on you simon :)

[SimonD]

ah another hammock convert, good on you simon :)

my first attempt in my local woods resulted in me on my **** steve. got some new karabiners and i'm raring to try it again :) just ordered myself a honey stove too, i have to stop buying stuff!!!!!

[woodspirits]

problem with knots? or that naff green stuff dd supply? number 1 son bought me a honey for christmas, looking forward to firing it up :)

[SimonD]

problem with knots? or that naff green stuff dd supply? number 1 son bought me a honey for christmas, looking forward to firing it up :)

no i'm using tree huggers and karabiners and my first karabiners were cheap poundshop ones so they snapped on me.

[woodspirits]

FREE TICKETS!

after speaking with the organisers of the outdoor leasure show, http://www.outdoorleisureshow.com/ they have very kindly donated a pair of tickets for the saturday. :35:
so, anyone attending the meet whos interested in going will have their names drawn out of a hat saturday morning. this will also give you free entry to the boat and caravan show at the same venue.

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[dave53]

yes im up for that thankyou regards dave

[woodspirits]

free ticket draw, copy and paste if interested.

dave53

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Count me in! Not going to the show, just good old fasioned bushcrafting. Little bro is also interested, but I will let him confirm himself!


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[woodspirits]

just bringing it forward :D
free ticket draw, copy and paste if interested.

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i might end up working at the boat show (set up and take down) but not sure yet. if i do i should be able to blag a couple more tickets for the draw but no guarantees at the moment.

really really looking forward to this one, real life got very much in the way of the december meet and i'm in desperate need of some time out in the woods where things make a little more sense.

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nice one stu, yep you need some tree time :D

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[SimonD]

OK. Just been out for my second attempt at hanging and getting in my hammock. All went well except for the coldness underneath me. Do any of you going to the meet have an underblanket you'd like to swap/sell? If not, any bargains to be had out there? Been looking at the Snugpak one but 75 quid is a bit steep. Does anyone know the pack size of the Snugpack also? I'm sure that ths has been answered somewhere on the forum but i wanted to try you lot first.

[woodspirits]

hiya simon, not sure which hammock you have but you could try a cut down roll mat or a self inflating mat both can go inside or between the hammock layers. unsponsored does an exellent underblanket i had a 3/4 one off him for my hennessy, or you could even mod/hang a cheap square sleeping bag underneath?

steve

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OK. Just been out for my second attempt at hanging and getting in my hammock. All went well except for the coldness underneath me. Do any of you going to the meet have an underblanket you'd like to swap/sell? If not, any bargains to be had out there? Been looking at the Snugpak one but 75 quid is a bit steep. Does anyone know the pack size of the Snugpack also? I'm sure that ths has been answered somewhere on the forum but i wanted to try you lot first.

I bought a Snugpack underblanket last year and they are a fantastic item of kit. I know they are a lot of shells but it made a lot of difference to the comfort of hammocking. Before I slept in an artic bag with a cheap thermarest in the sleeve of the hammock but was still cold.

The issue with hammocks are that the skin of the hammock compresses your sleeping back on 3 sides so you do tend to feel it on your back. You can help with a blanket over the top of you or back any extra clothes inside the hammock but to kill the problem dead an underblanket is the way to go.

The snugpack ones pack down well at a guess I would say to the same size as a 2 season bag.

Snarf and his Mrs camped out in December without one but I wouldn't.

Don't worry to much about setting up the hammock. There will be enough people there to help, mock and generally take the p1ss if you struggle.

[Andy2112]

I bought a Snugpack underblanket last year and they are a fantastic item of kit. I know they are a lot of shells but it made a lot of difference to the comfort of hammocking. Before I slept in an artic bag with a cheap thermarest in the sleeve of the hammock but was still cold.

The issue with hammocks are that the skin of the hammock compresses your sleeping back on 3 sides so you do tend to feel it on your back. You can help with a blanket over the top of you or back any extra clothes inside the hammock but to kill the problem dead an underblanket is the way to go.

The snugpack ones pack down well at a guess I would say to the same size as a 2 season bag.

Snarf and his Mrs camped out in December without one but I wouldn't.

Don't worry to much about setting up the hammock. There will be enough people there to help, mock and generally take the p1ss if you struggle.

Wot Dave said, deffo the way to go.

[SimonD]

Cheers for the advice lads. had a look at unsponsoreds stuff and its nice. I do like me Snugpak kit tho :) Think I'll be rolling up to North wood with a snugpak. Gonna get it delivered to me parents house tho, it might be one parcel too far for my lass:naughty:

[SimonD]

and obviously i expect to have the p1ss taken regardless

[MartinK9]

and obviously i expect to have the p1ss taken regardless

Nah, someone newer will turn up :lmao::lmao:

[SimonD]

Nah, someone newer will turn up :lmao::lmao:

cheers for that martin :) lets hope so.

[nolightweight]

cheers for that martin :) lets hope so.

You worry too much, Carly.

[woodspirits]

and obviously i expect to have the p1ss taken regardless


who, us?? as if :angel:

[Andy2112]

Nah, someone newer will turn up :lmao::lmao:

Lets hope so !!!!

[woodspirits]

FREE TICKETS!

after speaking with the organisers of the outdoor leasure show, http://www.outdoorleisureshow.com/ they have very kindly donated a pair of tickets for the show. :35:
so, anyone attending the meet whos interested in going will have their names drawn out of a hat saturday morning. this will also give you free entry to the boat and caravan show at the same venue.

no affiliation etc, those interested please list below;

just a heads up :)

dave 53

[SimonD]

got my snugpak underblanket yesterday :) ready to take the world of hammocking by storm!!!

[Muddy Boots]

got my snugpak underblanket yesterday :) ready to take the world of hammocking by storm!!!

Well done mate.

It's a great item of kit well worth the money.

Set up is a bit fiddly first time but after that it's a piece of cake.

[SimonD]

Well done mate.

It's a great item of kit well worth the money.

Set up is a bit fiddly first time but after that it's a piece of cake.

cheers dave. ive had it out and looked at it but not had a chance to hang it yet, might be looking for advice/sarky comments in equal measure at the meet tho i should have had a chance to get it sussed by then

[SimonD]

quick question, it the travel hammock any good used as a bivi?

[decorum]

quick question, it the travel hammock any good used as a bivi?

From the DD site
Features include two waterproof base layers so if needed (no trees) it can be set up on the ground as a basic bivi/tent, see pictures.

http://www.ddhammocks.com/images/gallery/DD%20Travel%20Hammock%207-t.jpg

So, it's designed/supposed to be :cool:

[MartinK9]

quick question, it the travel hammock any good used as a bivi?


Here's mine in use at RC:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6559/mysetup4.jpg

Not as a bivi as you have not top protection, but for ground dwelling it does work.

HTH

[marvalous]

hiya deano, welcome and we'll see you down there. :)

hiya sorry i haven't replied sooner been so busy with christmas and other stuff, can't wait to come and ask millions of questions lol. deano :)

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hiya sorry i haven't replied sooner been so busy with christmas and other stuff, can't wait to come and ask millions of questions lol. deano :)


no problem, ask away im sure between us we can answer most! :D



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hi mined if a new boy comes along

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Would love to attend on the 27th if you don't mind a newb coming along ;-)

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Meant 25-27 my bad

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Are you using 2 different user names??????

Meant 25-27 my bad

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No but we do know each other and were on the phone at the same time lol

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Haha...was very strange. Do you know how to copy and paste your names onto the end of the list? or would you like me to do it for you?
No but we do know each other and were on the phone at the same time lol

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Haha...was very strange. Do you know how to copy and paste your names onto the end of the list? or would you like me to do it for you?
all good managed to do it thankyou

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welcome guys look forward to meeting some new faces.

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welcome jim, ben. im sure youll have a great time :) dont hesitate to ask anything if you need to, (simon will be happy :D)

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thanks for stepping in stu...

[SimonD]

welcome jim, ben. im sure youll have a great time :) dont hesitate to ask anything if you need to, (simon will be happy :D)

steve
thanks for stepping in stu...

woohoo! does that make me an experienced old hand now then?:)

[SimonD]

welcome lads. it was my first meet in dec and everyone was awesome, you'll love it.

[woodspirits]

woohoo! does that make me an experienced old hand now then?:)

yep, well almost :D but i cant speak for neil, dave or the other extracters :lmao:

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Hi all thankyou for the warm welcome :), am looking forward to the meet its so nice to get out in the woods. will ask if i need help with anything. are many of you going to the outdoors show?

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Hi Steve,

Do you reckon it might be worth sorting out the chain saws for next time. I'm deffo up to sort some of the dead fallen out if the chance arises.

[woodspirits]

sounds good dave, leave it with me. as long as its not going to be too intrusive to our other guests :D

[SimonD]

so are there many up for the outdoors show? i'm in 2 minds now cos my time in the woods is always limited and i'm not sure i want to lose a day at the nec.

[sasquatch]

so are there many up for the outdoors show? i'm in 2 minds now cos my time in the woods is always limited and i'm not sure i want to lose a day at the nec.

Not me. I'm off to the woods for some peace and quiet and the temptation to spend money I haven't got is overwhelming at the Outdoors show normally...

[SimonD]

Not me. I'm off to the woods for some peace and quiet and the temptation to spend money I haven't got is overwhelming at the Outdoors show normally...

yeah i think i've spent enough on gear in the last few weeks and the time would be far better spent in the woods

[MartinK9]

yeah i think i've spent enough on gear in the last few weeks and the time would be far better spent in the woods

Besides; I'll have my trade goods available again:cool:

[nolightweight]

yeah i think i've spent enough on gear

Disbeliever! Stone him!

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[SimonD]

Besides; I'll have my trade goods available again:cool:

you and neil are not good for me, i'm already £50 down before i even get there! i might bring some 'emergency' ahem, cash tho, just in case either of you bring something i can't live without :)

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you and neil are not good for me

Steady on, Carly; I haven't sold you anything yet!

You think me and The Boss are bad? Wait until Twoflogs gets chatting to you....

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hi chris be good to see you here, i'll put you down as a TBC and if you manage to persuade, bribe, blackmail or lie to your missus we can change it. :D

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[cwillson]

Cool, thanks Steve. I reckon I stand a pretty good chance though hopefully. The camera she bought me as a joint xmas present didn't work and we ended up sending it back for a refund so she owes me now! Haha

[Muddy Boots]

This will be my first proper meet so any extra info/tips from all you old hands will be appreciated. ;)

C

You must cut down the mightiest tree in the Forest wwwwwiiiiiiiittttttttthhhh


A Herring.

[woodspirits]

its ok chris, he's normally harmless but just in case, might be an idea to brush up on tripwires/early warning devices. :D

[cwillson]

A Herring.

Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help! I'm being repressed!

...any preference between pickled or whole herring though? ;o)

[MartinK9]

Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help! I'm being repressed!

...any preference between pickled or whole herring though? ;o)

You'll fit in fine :lmao::lmao:

[Andy2112]

its ok chris, he's normally harmless but just in case, might be an idea to brush up on tripwires/early warning devices. :D

Just dot John Smiths cans around the set up, he'll never make it then, lol

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Got a one day pass so far, working on extending it.

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Good to catch up before the Mrs pops out another. Not sure what days or times yet though.

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[woodspirits]

'Good to catch up before the Mrs pops out another. Not sure what days or times yet though.'

be good to see you down here addo :)

[cwillson]

Nah, someone newer will turn up :lmao::lmao:

Hmmm, that'll be me then! lol I'll be bringing along my newly purchased underblanket too so I'll happily bear the brunt everyone's mocking SimonD! ;)

Got meself a full weekend pass to now, so will be down on the Friday. Have to leave pretty sharpish on the Sunday before the missus disowns me, but otherwise we're all good! :D

Chris

[woodspirits]

nice one chris, there will be someone there early on the friday so whatever time you can make it is fine.

steve

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Its getting closer :cool:, Friday arrive for me now ,,yarrrrrrrr:p

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good man cliff, hoping to get there first thing friday myself, get the noise out the way so as not to disturb our other 'guests' :D

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The list is getting longer, so it sounds like it will be a good meet. Cant't wait & it will be good to put some more faces to names.

[Karl82]

Hey Steve im up for some sorting out with the CS weather premitting i managed to book the friday off work so will be down early to give you a hand befor everyone arrives.

[woodspirits]

sounds good karl, thanks for the offer mate :)

steve

[SimonD]

well im glad i won't be the only one trying to figure out my underblanket :)

i haven't got a license steve but i have used chainsaws in the past. i'm happy to help and should be there mid-dayish fri if you want another pair of hands.

and on a different note, i've just got back from a solo overnighter in my new spot, last one in my tent hopefully, and wanted to ask about deer noises. i got woken up around 2 by what sounded a little bit like a cow mooing but not really, more a one note honk for about 3 seconds, really loud. it went on for about 20 minutes and seemed to be a call and answer. there's loads of fallow deer in the forest and i was wondering if they make this sort of noise??? or was it the ghosties :p

[woodspirits]

hiya simon, an extra pair of hands will be welcome :) sounds like location calls of deer, plenty of info on utube if you want to i.d it. i recall being woken in the middle of the night half way up a mountain in scotland by unearthly roaring only to realise it was a red deer stag, unnerving at the time!

[SimonD]

just been on youtube, it was definitely deer calling. wasnt actually that unnerved to my own surprise, i almost immediately assumed it was deer but i couldn't sleep til yhey'd stopped, bloody loud! the only time i was a little unnerved was when i had a play with my night vision and couldnt help thinking of blair witch :)

i also tried out my special 6 shirt i got off martin at the dec meet without any other layers and it was amazing! just swapped it for a long sleeve thermal at bedtime and used it as a pillow. my new favourite bit of kit!

[woodspirits]

i think the dec' meet temperature was a bit exeptional! hopefully it wont be that cold, but there is another wintry snap on the way... believe me, waking to a stag roaring 20mtrs away is a bit different to a grunting doe!

might be worth bringing your n.v to the meet, i used mine to try and see the badgers but i think we were too close to the sett.

steve

[cwillson]

Had a play around with the UB this afternoon. It seemed to work well, so looking forward to the opportunity to spend a night in it. Also refining the rigging with some expert help! Didn't do anything with the tabs along the side. Couldnt see how they might be used to be honest.

Had my daughter in tow. She loves the hammock too, but I think I'm gonna be pulling Skips crumbs out of it for the next few weeks to come! ;)

Aiming to get down there around lunchtime on the friday. Would love to muck in with any woodland maintenance that might be going on. never used a chain saw before but more than happy carting logs around if help is needed. :)

Chris

[cwillson]

Had a play around with the UB this afternoon. It seemed to work well, so looking forward to the opportunity to spend a night in it. Also refining the rigging with some expert help! Didn't do anything with the tabs along the side. Couldnt see how they might be used to be honest.

Had my daughter in tow. She loves the hammock too, but I think I'm gonna be pulling Skips crumbs out of it for the next few weeks to come! ;)

Aiming to get down there around lunchtime on the friday. Would love to muck in with any woodland maintenance that might be going on. never used a chain saw before but more than happy carting logs around if help is needed. :)

Chris

[SimonD]

i think the dec' meet temperature was a bit exeptional! hopefully it wont be that cold, but there is another wintry snap on the way... believe me, waking to a stag roaring 20mtrs away is a bit different to a grunting doe!

might be worth bringing your n.v to the meet, i used mine to try and see the badgers but i think we were too close to the sett.

steve

i will be bringing the nv this time, see what we can see.

with regard to the deer/stag calling i wasn't questioning your testicular fortitude steve :p it definitely wasn't a stag i heard, had a look at a good few vids on youtube and it seems like it was does'.

we're at the other end this time aren't we mate? i never got down there in december

[SimonD]

Had a play around with the UB this afternoon. It seemed to work well, so looking forward to the opportunity to spend a night in it. Also refining the rigging with some expert help! Didn't do anything with the tabs along the side. Couldnt see how they might be used to be honest.

Had my daughter in tow. She loves the hammock too, but I think I'm gonna be pulling Skips crumbs out of it for the next few weeks to come! ;)

Aiming to get down there around lunchtime on the friday. Would love to muck in with any woodland maintenance that might be going on. never used a chain saw before but more than happy carting logs around if help is needed. :)

Chris

are you gonna be tying the shock cord round the tree chris? or have you modded the ub?

[woodspirits]

thanks chris :) theres some dodgy dead standing that needs making safe. not a huge ammount to do but it makes for a safer environment for our activitys, and gives the farmer a bit of fuel too!

steve

[woodspirits]

'testicular fortitude steve' :lmao:

yes mate lower end of the wood, i/we like to alternate meets.

[Karl82]

Hey steve are we at the back down the left where Dave went in Dec or down the right path where the big yue is ?

[woodspirits]

hiya karl, if your walking in, the left path FROM the yew onwards, the right path anywhere PAST the cherry tree. the middle ground is out of bounds re post 1 :) still leaves us loads of room.

[cwillson]

are you gonna be tying the shock cord round the tree chris? or have you modded the ub?

I've used a couple of mini karabinas to hook it up to my ridge line at the moment, but am gonna bring some bits and pieces and have a play around with it in February to find what works best. I've still not perfected the general hammock set-up to my complete satisfaction yet. I keep refining and changing things as I read advice on BCUK. Haha. ;)

I'm hoping to get a dutch oven before the weekend to try out a stew recipe.

Steve - I fully appreciate this is a 'leave no trace' meet (to my mind there shouldn't be any other kind anyway!) so can you be a little more specific about the fire situation please? Will there be a way to get a stew on the go do you think, or is it a little more sensitive than that?

Cheers,

Chris

[TinkyPete]

Looking Good for me now hopefully :)

On leave for the week before cause got to move house but if I get it all done in time I'll get a bit of time off for the whole weekend.

I will be bring along some flint for people to play around with not fully certain on the rations and cylume though depends how this week goes (another in the field).

[woodspirits]

hi chris, thanks for asking about the fire situation.
getting a stew on the go? certain people have cooked a full sunday dinner! :D

everyone brings something to keep their fire off the ground, whether it be a purpose made bbq type container, or something youve made or converted. a popular choice is an old metal jerry can with the side cut out with some sort of grill or mesh over the hole, take a look at the many pictures in this and other meet threads to give you some ideas.
the exeption to this is when someone specifically asks if they can construct a fire pit for a legitimate project, its normally ok, but it is the exeption.

on the subject of projects, there seems to be a healthy turnout for this one. if anyone wants to share a skill or has any ideas for activitys, just sing out! :) as mentioned in a previous post there should be lots of wood available should anyone want to try their hand at shelter building etc (dissmantled at the end of the meet) ok guys over to you. :D

steve

ps, glad you can make it after all pete :cool:

[woodspirits]

a little tidy up :)

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Meant to be working that weekend but Ill see if I can shuffle things round a bit. Also will have just got back from holiday so will be able to regail you all with tales from the carribbean rainforests.

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Just adding my name - never been before - is there enough room for everybody??

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their is more than enough room Elines welcome to the group their are a few other first timers/new commers coming to this meet so you wont be the only fresh meat mwhahaha just kidding.

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hi davey, be good to have you along again, look forward to your stories. :)

elines, yes theres plenty of room, amazing how everyone just dissolves into the wood!

just a reminder for those interested, the organisers of this show which is just down the road, http://www.outdoorleisureshow.com/ have kindly donated 2 tickets for our meet. names will be put in a hat on saturday morning. :D

steve

[cwillson]

certain people have cooked a full sunday dinner! :D

Woah there Ned! One step at a time. haha. I've not been very adventurous in the past, tending to go with freeze dried food cooked on a gas burner. Given the company I thought it was probably time to get a little more adventurous at last! ;)


everyone brings something to keep their fire off the ground

I'm currently tryna figure out a cheap homemade firebox that'll do the trick. Got a couple of ideas up my sleeve, and will see how they pan out.

:D

Chris

[Muddy Boots]

I'm currently tryna figure out a cheap homemade firebox that'll do the trick. Got a couple of ideas up my sleeve, and will see how they pan out.

:D

Chris

Alot of the guys self included tend to use old jerry cans with one side cut off. Craddocks sell them for about a £5 each and they do the trick pretty well.

Just have a few bricks or a stand underneath them and jobs a good un.

If you are feeling clever / bored / sick of the telly you could have a go at making one of these.

http://zenstoves.net/Templates/NimblewillNomadStove.pdf

They are pretty small and I photocopied the templates and blew them up as I like a big fire me.

I also used mild steel as life is to short to f@rt about trying to cut stainless.

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[cwillson]

Alot of the guys self included tend to use old jerry cans with one side cut off.

That may end up being the way forward. I was thinking about trying to find an old beer keg and chopping the top half off. Then all I gotta do is get a dutch oven to go with it. :)

I think I'll leave the homemade option for the time being. A Jerry can will be my fallback option though.

C

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Might have one you can use next time out if you like fella. I don't think I'm going to use my one. I'll chuck it in and bring it along.

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Another first timer so please be gentle with me :)
Hoping to hammock it, I assume there is no shortage of suitable trees?

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Another first timer so please be gentle with me :)
Hoping to hammock it, I assume there is no shortage of suitable trees?

Mike.




You should be ok Mike. Quite a few of us from our side of the world going too.

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Another first timer so please be gentle with me :)
Hoping to hammock it, I assume there is no shortage of suitable trees?

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Blimey! we are INVADING north wood! :D

[woodspirits]

blinkin eck! were being ousted by newbies! only kidding mike, welcome aboard be glad to have you along bud :) so this is your first post? maybe tell us a little about yourself and your bushcraft...

steve

[septicben]

my god how many of us will there be any space left for the trees and wildlife :)

[woodspirits]

hmm, your right ben, better bring your own trees :D

[MJM1]

blinkin eck! were being ousted by newbies! only kidding mike, welcome aboard be glad to have you along bud :) so this is your first post? maybe tell us a little about yourself and your bushcraft...

steve

Not much to tell you about my bushcraft, pretty much non-existant, just looking to learn and get out in the fresh air more. Done a few camping trips but my wife doesn't believe in travelling light so this time it's just going to be me. I'm hoping to fit everything I'll need into one rucksack. What's the minimum kit I'm going to need for the weekend?

[septicben]

Not much to tell you about my bushcraft, pretty much non-existant, just looking to learn and get out in the fresh air more. Done a few camping trips but my wife doesn't believe in travelling light so this time it's just going to be me. I'm hoping to fit everything I'll need into one rucksack. What's the minimum kit I'm going to need for the weekend?

Well this is the place to learn, i've not much experience out and about and this is my first meet to, but bushcraftuk has so much to teach you its incredible keep reading its great :notworthy

[SimonD]

Not much to tell you about my bushcraft, pretty much non-existant, just looking to learn and get out in the fresh air more. Done a few camping trips but my wife doesn't believe in travelling light so this time it's just going to be me. I'm hoping to fit everything I'll need into one rucksack. What's the minimum kit I'm going to need for the weekend?

it was my first meet in dec and i brought far too much. mainly food which i took home with me. you can definitely get everything you need in one bag. you also have to leave enough space for whatever neil and/or martin manage to sell you:lmao:

[MJM1]

Hi Ben,
Been commuting to your part of the world (Hinckley) for the last few months doing some work for a well known motorcycle manufacturer, it's a long drive so I'm really looking forward to a few days away from the roads and the car.

[MJM1]

it was my first meet in dec and i brought far too much. mainly food which i took home with me. you can definitely get everything you need in one bag. you also have to leave enough space for whatever neil and/or martin manage to sell you:lmao:

Thanks for the warning Simon, must remember not to bring any money with me :)
Food is certainly an area where I need some help ie how much should I bring and what kind of stuff is best, tinned, freeze dried, boil in the bag?

[woodspirits]

hiya mike, kit?
basics are very much like your ordinary camping... something to keep off the elements, hammock, tent, tarp or bivy bag. something to sleep in, bag, duvet, blanket etc. something to keep you warm and dry, something to cook on/in (off the ground) and enough grub for your stay. some kind of seat is handy too, unless you want to make one, anything else for this kind of trip is personal to yourself. there are very few restrictions on this site, take a look at post 1, just come along and enjoy yourself, youll be made very welcome :)

steve

[septicben]

Hi Ben,
Been commuting to your part of the world (Hinckley) for the last few months doing some work for a well known motorcycle manufacturer, it's a long drive so I'm really looking forward to a few days away from the roads and the car.

O that motorcycle manufacturer:p well Hinckley is the centre of the universe :rolleyes:. yep sit round a fire and relax, nice. As for food i am going to aim for fri dinner, two meals sat, and sun breakfast, plus 5lt of water O and some snacks. Some medicinal whiskey to :sleeping:

[septicben]

As for what type of food don't know a the mo i'm probably going to experiment a bit

[MJM1]

Do I need to bring water or is there a stream/tap?

[shaggystu]

Do I need to bring water or is there a stream/tap?

there's a tap mate

stuart

[nolightweight]

Yarp. As Stu said there's a tap on site and a toilet block.

Providing the place doesn't freeze like it did last time, they should both be working.

[cwillson]

Might have one you can use next time out if you like fella. I don't think I'm going to use my one. I'll chuck it in and bring it along.

Thanks for the offer dude, but I actually went and grabbed myself a jerry can this morning from the army surplus. Now I need to find an angle grinder to take the side off. Do I need to bring some bricks or summat to stand it on, or are there enough stones lying about?

Getting very excited now! Got the dutch oven in the post. :)

C

[nolightweight]

Do I need to bring some bricks or summat to stand it on, or are there enough stones lying about?

Might be wise if you did, C. Saves looking for a set on site. Although there might be something usable it's not guaranteed. :)

NLW

[cwillson]

Fair play. I'm sure I'm gonna end up bringing WAY too much gear this time! I stopped off in the layby, on the way back from a meeting in Tipton last week, to check out the lie of the land. Where do we park anyway? By the farm buildings, or closer to the woods themselves? I might need to bring myself a sherpa! haha ;)

[nolightweight]

Parking is where the toilet block and tap are located.

I believe (correct me if I'm wrong Steve) we are aiming to use the southern end of the woods this time, and if the weather has been OK you should be able to drive down to off load your kit.

Any questions, just ask away here or by pm.

[luckylee]

bloody hell lads, this is going to be great, i hope everybody turns up, really looking forward to this.

[woodspirits]

for those new or not sure theres a map here, when it opens click 'my maps' then 'north wood' and it will load up, click on an icon to see the info. i dont know of any other way to show you this. hmm, not working ah well, any comp boffs know how?

[cwillson]

Superb; I'm impressed! That's very organised and very useful chaps! :)

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Count me in!

[woodspirits]

Count me in!

there you go rb, your in! :D

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[SimonD]

Thanks for the warning Simon, must remember not to bring any money with me :)
Food is certainly an area where I need some help ie how much should I bring and what kind of stuff is best, tinned, freeze dried, boil in the bag?

whatevers small really. i'll be bringing some rat packs and maybe a steak for sat night. believe it or not i brought a 30l plastic box with allsorts in december! a loaf, sausages, bacon, the steak i mentioned earlier, some veggies, fruit, tommy k. i pretty much cleared my kitchen and brought most of it home, to a 'told you so' look from my wife. i didn't actually eat in volume even 50% of what i normally would over a weekend. that might just be me tho. i would suggest you are better bringing too much of whatever, food or kit, and being comfortable, than trying to really lightweight it first time out. that way you'll be able to figure out what you need in comfort over a few meets. i think everyone's kit is quite personal to them so its just a case of seeing what you require for your desired comfort level. tbh i'm a beginner myself so i'll be refining my loadout some more at the end of the month :)

oh and i might be bringing a cake! :D

[nolightweight]

Well said, Carly :)

[sasquatch]

Thanks for the offer dude, but I actually went and grabbed myself a jerry can this morning from the army surplus. Now I need to find an angle grinder to take the side off. Do I need to bring some bricks or summat to stand it on, or are there enough stones lying about?

Getting very excited now! Got the dutch oven in the post. :)

C

Hopefully you can season the dutchie beforehand, makes life easier. Wilkinson's sell folding racks that fit into the jerry can perfect and keep it off the ground for about £2, saves tabbing bricks in or using uneven rocks. Not trying to teach you to suck eggs or anything though, just thought I'd mention the dutchie in case you weren't aware...

Edit; sorry chap, just saw you've been on the forum longer than me, nevermind, I'll get my coat now! :rolleyes:

[woodspirits]

'huh'?? snort cough spit, wakes up dribbling and f#rting, 'someone mention cake' ?? :D

[woodspirits]

ok, got this link working again

steve


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[cwillson]

Hopefully you can season the dutchie beforehand, makes life easier. Wilkinson's sell folding racks that fit into the jerry can perfect and keep it off the ground for about £2, saves tabbing bricks in or using uneven rocks. Not trying to teach you to suck eggs or anything though, just thought I'd mention the dutchie in case you weren't aware...

Edit; sorry chap, just saw you've been on the forum longer than me, nevermind, I'll get my coat now! :rolleyes:

Dont be silly. Being a member longer than you doesnt mean for a second I have even half a clue of what I am doing! :lmao:

Nice idea about the folding rack; I'll have a hunt for one. And I had forgotten about seasoning the dutch oven too! ;)

I got a lot to learn about that there egg sucking....

[SimonD]

Well said, Carly :)

cheers big man :)

[sasquatch]

Dont be silly. Being a member longer than you doesnt mean for a second I have even half a clue of what I am doing! :lmao:

Nice idea about the folding rack; I'll have a hunt for one. And I had forgotten about seasoning the dutch oven too! ;)

I got a lot to learn about that there egg sucking....

I can pm a picture of the rack I'm on about if need be, just let me know if you can't find one...

[Tank]

Looks like its going to be a busy meet with lots of new faces. cant wait to get out into the woods.

Think i may bring some trout, if i can catch the buggers in tescos.

http://www.jamestowntribe.org/pageimg/hist_salmonroasting.GIF

[Karl82]

LMAO Tim nice one. so you mean you not going to forge a knife make the fishing line from natrual cordage, carve the hook and rod and walk to the river and wait till its trout seasion and catch them yourself.

[cwillson]

LMAO Tim nice one. so you mean you not going to forge a knife make the fishing line from natrual cordage, carve the hook and rod and walk to the river and wait till its trout seasion and catch them yourself.

I'm right disappointed I am! ;)

[Tank]

LMAO Tim nice one. so you mean you not going to forge a knife make the fishing line from natrual cordage, carve the hook and rod and walk to the river and wait till its trout seasion and catch them yourself.

Keep it simple :-)

[MartinK9]

Thinking of bringing some of my woody's to sell :yikes:

[JonathanD]

Thinking of bringing some of my woody's to sell :yikes:

:yikes: Which ones?

[MartinK9]

:yikes: Which ones?

All bar the giraffe Woodlore and JP's probably. Need to work out prices first.

[JonathanD]

Blimey, that's an epic clearout. You planning on buying a Carribean island or something?

[Snarf]

Thinking of bringing some of my woody's to sell :yikes:

Times arn't that hard are they Martin????? I'm sure you could sell yourself to medical science..... :deadhorse:

[MartinK9]

Blimey, that's an epic clearout. You planning on buying a Carribean island or something?

Just need a clear out. :rolleyes:

[Snarf]

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[MartinK9]

Times arn't that hard are they Martin????? I'm sure you could sell yourself to medical science..... :deadhorse:

Might have something planned for the cash. :)


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[jimbo75]

This sure is a busy meet! Will there be enough tree's to go round?

[MartinK9]

This sure is a busy meet! Will there be enough tree's to go round?

Plenty of room to spread out in the area we are using this time around.

[luckylee]

hi lads i'm going to bring a couple of my sheaths that i make, if any body is ineterseted just let me no.

[woodspirits]

hi lads i'm going to bring a couple of my sheaths that i make, if any body is ineterseted just let me no.

hiya lee :) could be interested in something that will house my clipper if you have one?

on the subject of sales...

i have a couple of those german 'sniper' sleeping bags, a british army og bivvy bag, doss bag (minus 10 i think?) with compression bag, and issue dpm tarp if anyones interested i'll bring them along

steve

[luckylee]

hiya lee :) could be interested in something that will house my clipper if you have one?

on the subject of sales...

i have a couple of those german 'sniper' sleeping bags, a british army og bivvy bag, doss bag (minus 10 i think?) with compression bag, and issue dpm tarp if anyones interested i'll bring them along

steve
no worries mate, i have most of the mora knives, there is nit that many that i have not got, i will bring a couple along for the clipper, and if there is a mora that some one has got, that they would like a sheath for, i can do that also, i also have the spyderco bushcraft, i will make a couple for that as well, i have a freind who has given me quite a few matindale knives also, as he makes them for a living, so sheaths for them as well, will be made in the not so distant futre, but there is one knife i have been putting of doing a sheath for its this one lol.
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if you click on the pic you can see closer up

[SimonD]

hiya lee :) could be interested in something that will house my clipper if you have one?

on the subject of sales...

i have a couple of those german 'sniper' sleeping bags, a british army og bivvy bag, doss bag (minus 10 i think?) with compression bag, and issue dpm tarp if anyones interested i'll bring them along

steve

wouldn't mind a look at that bivvy steve...

[woodspirits]

no worries simon, i'll bring it along

[Andy2112]

I've got a few things that need shifting, a brand new hunter catty and a wool shirt.

[woodspirits]

I've got a few things that need shifting, a brand new hunter catty and a wool shirt.

seems theres a few guys want to sell/trade, how about we have a gear to go area say saturday at midday? what you think? :)

steve

[MartinK9]

andy, seems theres a few guys want to sell/trade, how about we have a gear to go area say saturday at midday? what you think? :)

steve

Steve, sounds like a great idea. :)

[septicben]

seems theres a few guys want to sell/trade, how about we have a gear to go area say saturday at midday? what you think? :)

steve

Good idea i will be up for a look/see

[SimonD]

seems theres a few guys want to sell/trade, how about we have a gear to go area say saturday at midday? what you think? :)

steve

:) must..... resist......

[woodspirits]

'pssst simon,' (phlegm induced whisper) 'you need things, shiny things, your still kitting up' ...(arn't we all! :rolleyes:)

[MartinK9]

:) must..... resist......

Go on......

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5156/mycollection052.jpg


Resistance is futile :borgsmile

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:lmao::lmao:

[Twodogs]

Bad man..............make it go away

[Andy2112]

Bad man..............make it go away

I'll be sewing up me pockets before next weekend me thinks, lol

[Andy2112]

seems theres a few guys want to sell/trade, how about we have a gear to go area say saturday at midday? what you think? :)

steve

Good idea Steve, i'll have a mooch to see if i can sell some stuff to Simon, lol


:) must..... resist......

Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated into the collective.

[TinkyPete]

so sweet so sweet must have one Martin.

I bring a few things too, going to be bringing some flint to play with for people any one else trying out any other skills?

[Andy BB]

Sorry - will have to cancel on this one. Have fun folks.

[MartinK9]

so sweet so sweet must have one Martin.

I bring a few things too, going to be bringing some flint to play with for people any one else trying out any other skills?

Bring the cash and take your pick :cool:

Bow drill methinks.


Sorry - will have to cancel on this one. Have fun folks.

Next time Andy, take care.

[WolfCrafter]

Room for me again guys.. thought Jimbo had added me already!! :nono: Im bringing a TeePee for me Jimbo and redwood to stay in this time so we only need a little corner somewhere!!

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[MJM1]

so sweet so sweet must have one Martin.

I bring a few things too, going to be bringing some flint to play with for people any one else trying out any other skills?

Really keen to try out the bow drill if someone brings a kit along:campfire:

Martin, what time can we get in from on Friday? I know it says 17:00 in post 1 but I was hoping to set up in the daylight as it will be my first real experience with tarp and hammock. :rolleyes:

Mike.

[MJM1]

Sorry meant Steve not Martin.

[MartinK9]

so sweet so sweet must have one Martin.

I bring a few things too, going to be bringing some flint to play with for people any one else trying out any other skills?


Really keen to try out the bow drill if someone brings a kit along:campfire:

Martin, what time can we get in from on Friday? I know it says 17:00 in post 1 but I was hoping to set up in the daylight as it will be my first real experience with tarp and hammock. :rolleyes:

Mike.

I'll bring a kit along incase there isn't any on site to source for you to have a go.

As for time allowed in, I'll leave that for Steve to answer. I wouldn't want to upset the landowner with my ill-informed answer.

There will be plenty there to assist with your setting up if help is required.

[woodspirits]

andybb sorry to hear that, next time then :)

wolfcrafter, shame on your mate!

mike re friday get in, midday onwards, i'll adjust post 1 :)

steve

[MJM1]

Thanks Steve, don't know which will be worse, trying to set up in the dark or making a fool of myself in broad daylight :o

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list tidied and re-hashed, i've made a couple of changes to post 1 too might want to check it out :)


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[woodspirits]

Thanks Steve, don't know which will be worse, trying to set up in the dark or making a fool of myself in broad daylight :o

:lmao: we've all been there, whether we admit it or not! we,ll all be busy either setting up or fine tuning, so no one will notice your tarps UNDER the hammock :D

[Muddy Boots]

:lmao: we've all been there, whether we admit it or not!

Been there!

I reckon that pretty much describes where I am currently.

I'm hoping to bring the Lavvu to this one but sadly as from the fleet of vehicles that currently rest on our drive at home only the Yaris has MOT and is not earmarked to be pushed into service doing something else.

It means I might have to leave the stove at home and you know what they say about Lavvus with out stoves....

[woodspirits]

does that mean i wont see your chimney mod!!

[MartinK9]

I'm hoping to bring the Lavvu to this one....

It means I might have to leave the stove at home and you know what they say about Lavvus with out stoves....

Used mine at Super Sausage Meet without the stove, was toasty mate. :)

Mind you bringing it this Meet cause you can't... :lmao:

[SimonD]

I'll bring a kit along incase there isn't any on site to source for you to have a go.

As for time allowed in, I'll leave that for Steve to answer. I wouldn't want to upset the landowner with my ill-informed answer.

There will be plenty there to assist with your setting up if help is required.

i'd love a go at the bow drill martin, and any help from anyone with my underblanket would be much appreciated. tbh i'm up for getting involved with anything thats going on. the excitement of a weekend in the woods is starting to get to me :):dancer:

[SimonD]

Used mine at Super Sausage Meet without the stove, was toasty mate. :)

Mind you bringing it this Meet cause you cant... :lmao:

i like the way you operate martin:lmao:

[Andy2112]

i'd love a go at the bow drill martin, and any help from anyone with my underblanket would be much appreciated. tbh i'm up for getting involved with anything thats going on. the excitement of a weekend in the woods is starting to get to me :):dancer:
Give us a shout Simon re the underblanket mate.

[MartinK9]

i'd love a go at the bow drill martin,

No problems Simon, seeing as you'll be doing all the work


i like the way you operate martin:lmao:

Taking years of "grumpy old git" training to get to this level.

[SimonD]

Give us a shout Simon re the underblanket mate.

nice one andy, i most certainly will. did you make it in december? trying to figure out if we met.

[Karl82]

Na Simon Andy2112 wasent at NW Dec. if Andys not about or their yet when you setting up ill help you with the underblanket as Super Sausage i worked out a way of tying to bows at eather endy to keep it attached fast easy and quik release.:camping::campfire:

[SimonD]

cheers karl. i'm gonna be there for midday fri, want to wring as much time as possible out of the weekend:hammock:

[cwillson]

trying to set up in the dark or making a fool of myself in broad daylight

I can pretty much guarantee I will be doing lots of both! lol


i'm up for getting involved with anything thats going on. the excitement of a weekend in the woods is starting to get to me :):dancer:

I second that too! :dancer: Getting very close now. :dancer: Finally found a grate for the top of my jerry can tonight! Just working on the legs now. :dancer:

Chris

[MartinK9]

Finally found a grate for the top of my jerry can tonight! Just working on the legs now. :dancer:

Chris

2 Housebricks work for me. :)

[cwillson]

That's my fallback plan. I'm trying to figure out a lighter method, but without spending any money, just scavenging. Freecycle is a wonderful thing! :)

[SimonD]

That's my fallback plan. I'm trying to figure out a lighter method, but without spending any money, just scavenging. Freecycle is a wonderful thing! :)

to keep my firepit off the ground i use m8 threaded rod for legs with nuts and wingnuts so that its collapsable. i had the bits in my garage from work

[SimonD]

Na Simon Andy2112 wasent at NW Dec. if Andys not about or their yet when you setting up ill help you with the underblanket as Super Sausage i worked out a way of tying to bows at eather endy to keep it attached fast easy and quik release.:camping::campfire:

i've seen a karabiner and prussic knot mod that i would like to try. you know the way i mean?

[cwillson]

to keep my firepit off the ground i use m8 threaded rod for legs with nuts and wingnuts so that its collapsable. i had the bits in my garage from work

Aah, when I grow up I'm gonna have a garage! Sign of a real man. I only have a battered shed at the moment. ;)

I'm thinking of something like that though. Got an old fishing rod pod I'm thinking of trying to nick the legs off. .

[woodspirits]

couple of robust damp logs work for me :)

[Andy2112]

couple of robust damp logs work for me :)

Steve, i first read this as a couple of robust damp dogs, lol. At least i made my self laugh this morning. I'm harmless really!!!! honest!!!

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17. Snarfs sniff (Kay)
18. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
19. marvalous
20. jimbo75
21. shaggystu
22. andy t (tbc ....birthday weekend )
23. septicben
24. Shanghai Jim
25. cwillson (tbc)
26. Preper
27. Addo
28. Davey569 (TBC)
29. Elines
30. wolfcrafter
31. MJM1
32. redwood bushcraft

[Karl82]

i havent got a clue about the mod your talking about i did the carabiner mod but still tie a bow. i have a idear for a waterborn knot and a clovehitch mod but im not sure the DD heveduty webbing will be up to holding my weight with out the webbing being doubled up. im gona have to get in touch withh DD at some point and find out the max weight the webbing can take as a single strand.

[Andy2112]

i havent got a clue about the mod your talking about i did the carabiner mod but still tie a bow. i have a idear for a waterborn knot and a clovehitch mod but im not sure the DD heveduty webbing will be up to holding my weight with out the webbing being doubled up. im gona have to get in touch withh DD at some point and find out the max weight the webbing can take as a single strand.

Bru,

I think he means the prussik and crab mod for the underblanket which attaches to a seperate ridge line under the tarp. I'll probably hammock for this one so you can have a looksee if you want. I'll be landing around lunchtime mate.

[Karl82]

ok will have a look at yours Andy i tyed mine to the carabiner closest to the hammock with bows lol easy fast and worked well.

[Andy2112]

ok will have a look at yours Andy i tyed mine to the carabiner closest to the hammock with bows lol easy fast and worked well.

I know what you mean Karl, i did that at NW one meet up. Use the loops on the UB and prussik to the hammock tapes is an easy solution, you just don't get the UB up the sides as much as using the ridgeline method. Both work though.

[MartinK9]

Going to have to drop out due to financial reasons and feeling like shi..



Sorry to hear that Stu,

Maybe next time. :)

[luckylee]

sorry to here that to stu, hope all is well and things get better mate.
take care lee.

[SimonD]

Aah, when I grow up I'm gonna have a garage! Sign of a real man. I only have a battered shed at the moment. ;)

I'm thinking of something like that though. Got an old fishing rod pod I'm thinking of trying to nick the legs off. .

i should have enough bits to make up four legs if you want me to bring em and my drill mate???

[SimonD]

Going to have to drop out due to financial reasons and feeling like shi..



bad news mate :( hope things and yourself pick up soon...

[SimonD]

i havent got a clue about the mod your talking about i did the carabiner mod but still tie a bow. i have a idear for a waterborn knot and a clovehitch mod but im not sure the DD heveduty webbing will be up to holding my weight with out the webbing being doubled up. im gona have to get in touch withh DD at some point and find out the max weight the webbing can take as a single strand.

well i'm sure one way or another between us we'll get it sorted

[woodspirits]

ok stu thanks for letting us know, hope to see you next time :)

[cwillson]

i should have enough bits to make up four legs if you want me to bring em and my drill mate???

Wow, I love folks on this site! :D Thanks Simon, that sounds great. Please dont go to any trouble though dude. After all, I can always use the couple of damp dogs idea... ;)

Chris

[MJM1]

Wow, I love folks on this site! :D Thanks Simon, that sounds great. Please dont go to any trouble though dude. After all, I can always use the couple of damp dogs idea... ;)

Chris

What sort of dog would be best? Dachshunds might be ok, nice and low. Or maybe alsatians would save bending down so much :)
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45641

[cwillson]

Dachshunds I think. Low and sturdy. :)

[SimonD]

Wow, I love folks on this site! :D Thanks Simon, that sounds great. Please dont go to any trouble though dude. After all, I can always use the couple of damp dogs idea... ;)

Chris

no trouble bud, apart from actually remembering. feel free to remind me next thurs

[woodspirits]

Dachshunds I think. Low and sturdy. :)


:lmao: any 'fire dog' will do :D

[cwillson]

Haha, I know the feeling. Will do, Simon. Thanks again mate. :)

[MJM1]

:lmao: any 'fire dog' will do :D

Sausage dogs when frying sausages?
I suppose it all depends on what "chow" you are cooking:rolleyes:

[MartinK9]

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/8366/sellingy.jpg


First one away :)