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Everything Mac
08-03-2011, 22:20
Hi all - anyone up for another weekend at Comrie?
Seeing as it is pretty much a year since the last skill share shall we get another one going?
Lets say the weekend of the 27th of May
Andy
Yip ! sounds good, the last one was top !
Jason
Jinsin456
08-03-2011, 22:35
I could quite easily be persuaded to attend this :)
Barn Owl
08-03-2011, 22:56
I'm up for another.
depending on dates, I'd be interested...
Everything Mac
08-03-2011, 23:15
I'm thinking early April or late March?
not sure yet - I plan on going down to Dorset for a week or so at some point.
Andy
Depending when i will be up for a weekend at comrie .
Right Andy , Your post so you have first shout about a date then everyone else can tell you why it's the wrong weekend for them .:)
Craig..............
Hey my smilleys have stopped working :(
Everything Mac
08-03-2011, 23:33
lets call it the weekend of the 1st of April shall we? - no April fools rubbish!
Richie'66
09-03-2011, 14:57
That don't leave alot of time mate.
Everything Mac
09-03-2011, 17:14
True - however I have exams starting the 21st of April so any later than that and I cant really spare the time.
any earlier than that and it interrupts other events.
Andy
rancid badger
09-03-2011, 17:19
That's a week too late for me!!;)
I've got two weeks starting this weekend and nowhere to go, and no one to go with!:o
never mind; enjoy!
cheers
R.B.
RB why not come along to the meet in Dumfries? Starts the 18th.
Be good to see you there R B
Dave
Yep Steve it would be great to meet you in the flesh mate.
Everything Mac
09-03-2011, 18:13
oi stop hijacking my thread :nana:
I would be going to the Dumfries meet and it sounds a cracker but it's the weekend of my GF's birthday! so no time in the woods for me.
Andy
windward
09-03-2011, 18:56
Already missing other meet ups due to work shows...If its the weekend of the 1st April I couldn't manage as thats the same weekend as the Scottish Outdoor Show at Ingliston.
Either weekend after that would do me...would be nice to be able to attend something thats happening in the north.
Vince
Bring the gf onna birthday camping trip lol
oi stop hijacking my thread :nana:
I would be going to the Dumfries meet and it sounds a cracker but it's the weekend of my GF's birthday! so no time in the woods for me.
Andy
Oi , stop hijacking his thread ! :lmao:
But you could tellher you are taking her away for a romantic weekend in a forest .
Craig................
Can't do the weekend of the 1st but could do the next no probs!
Last one was crackin, good venue,great company!
rancid badger
10-03-2011, 00:38
RB why not come along to the meet in Dumfries? Starts the 18th.
Ah now then!
Has anybody got round to telling Andy that Comrie is North of Glasgow yet?
Everything Mac
10-03-2011, 09:15
ha ha ha - Fair point Gaz.
My missus would NOT be up for a camping trip on her birthday! - specially with you lot! lol.
Andy
it's worth a try bud .... just blind fold her bud , she'll never know ...
Would love to but not around first weekend in April
NS
windward
12-03-2011, 22:42
How about the 8th, 9th & 10th?
Vince
Richie'66
14-03-2011, 08:57
I can't do the 1st weekend in April , Can probably do the second one though !
Can't make that one either - in the Lakes. Might have to skip. Gutted
Everything Mac
17-03-2011, 23:36
I can't make the weekend after that as it is too close to my exams.
Maybe we should postpone this event until later on in the year?
Andy
I can't make the weekend after that as it is too close to my exams.
Maybe we should postpone this event until later on in the year?
Andy
If you pick a date they will come !!!
Jason
Peterlee_Paddler
18-03-2011, 11:11
... waiting for dates ... ;)
Cheers.
Everything Mac
18-03-2011, 14:11
How about the weekend of the 20th of May?
Lets get this rolling , dates
Everything Mac
20-03-2011, 19:59
Edited first post re dates.
Everything Mac
26-03-2011, 19:00
Right - turns out my graduation ball is on that weekend.
How about the week after?
I'll need to ring comrie to see if they have any space as they get busy during the summer.
Could always go some where else if needs be.
Andy
Sounds good to me !!
Jason
Couldnt do the 20th either, but the next one might be ok.
We will know closer to the time
Cheers
Ness :)
Eric_Methven
27-03-2011, 21:30
I'm interested, but it depends on what dates are decided upon.
Eric
Everything Mac
28-03-2011, 10:42
Weekend of the 27th?
Comrie croft can get quite busy so i would give them a call just to check how busy they are going to be .
Craig.............
windward
29-03-2011, 23:18
How many circles can people go around. Pick a date...pick a venue..then those who can go will go....and those who can't won't.
Simple :-)
How many circles can people go around. Pick a date...pick a venue..then those who can go will go....and those who can't won't.
Simple :-)
Well said !
How about 4-5-6 November well it worked last year :)
Craig................
How about 4-5-6 November well it worked last year :)
Craig................
I cant, i can do 7-8-9 November, anyone got an advance on those dates.. tee hee
I cant, i can do 7-8-9 November, anyone got an advance on those dates.. tee hee
Well if your going on the 7-8-9 am not !!! make it the 10-11-12
Jason
Hey what you guys up to at new year ?
Craig..............
Hey what you guys up to at new year ?
Craig..............
Sitting in the house with a nice cup of tea !!!:lmao:
I'm not planning for the New Year again :sigh:
Someone else can do it and I'll come along. Everytime I try something happens. From axe and leg interface :yikes: to -17degC :yikes: and flu :( I'm scunnered trying.
George said that the top field would be opened and he was hopeful for somekind of treebog in situ for this year. Might be a better venue for a meet up since it's right next to good woodlands for hammocking and a wee bit quieter than the main campsite at this time of year.
cheers,
M
Everything Mac
31-03-2011, 00:58
Right well I'll be there on the 27th of May. I'll see you there. (it would have been the 20th but I shall be hung over that weekend- yes all weekend)
Andy
That sounds like a plan ! so defo the 27th its not going to change again ?
List for the 27th of MAY
1. Coln18 (Colin)
List for the 27th of MAY
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
List for the 27th of MAY
1. Coln18 (Colin)
Whats the dog all about !!!!!!
BORED, Just playing about
Tired,so thought it funny
List for the 27th of MAY
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
3. Bojit (Craig)
I will provisionally say that i will be there but i have yet to ask permission .:)
Craig..............
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
3. Bojit (Craig)
4. gazmc2 (gaz)
just prayin nothin comes up between noo & 27th of....... ahem june was it?????
i no shokin....coats on & am outta here
cheers
gaz!!
windward
31-03-2011, 21:06
Can't manage that weekend...I'm at the Wilderness Gathering down south. I'm sure you'll all have a great time!
Everything Mac
02-04-2011, 19:24
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
3. Bojit (Craig)
4. gazmc2 (gaz)
5. Everything Mac (Andy)
Eric_Methven
02-04-2011, 21:30
OK, I'm in for the 27th.
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
3. Bojit (Craig)
4. gazmc2 (gaz)
5. Everything Mac (Andy)
6. Eric Methven
rancid badger
02-04-2011, 21:39
Buxxer! back at work that weekend:(
never mind, enjoy!:cool:
atb
Steve
Barn Owl
02-04-2011, 22:13
I need to wait and see at the mo'.
Will try.
OK, I'm in for the 27th.
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
3. Bojit (Craig)
4. gazmc2 (gaz)
5. Everything Mac (Andy)
6. Eric Methven
7. Scoman
Same here, just have to wait n see
Dave
Is this still on the cards ?
Jason
With a new date :yikes: :rolleyes: :)
Dave
Should be able to make it unless a possible Spey canoe trip comes off that weekend
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
3. Bojit (Craig)
4. gazmc2 (gaz)
5. Everything Mac (Andy)
6. Eric Methven
7. Scoman
8. Nonsuch (not camping as live very nearby)
Right then if this is still on for the weekend of the 27th (May)....(2011)...I'm in !
Hopefully Richie66 will be there as well, he's checking his social calender as I type..unfortunately Jimmy Pockets (Wee Culloch) has his Higher Psychology Exam on the Monday(?) so isn't allowed to play out that weekend!
1. Coln18 (Colin)
2. Jag009 (Jason)
3. Bojit (Craig)
4. gazmc2 (gaz)
5. Everything Mac (Andy)
6. Eric Methven
7. Scoman
8. Nonsuch (not camping as live very nearby)
9. Culloch (Gaz)
10. Richie66 (err...Richie)
Everything Mac
12-05-2011, 16:31
Wish Jimmy the best of luck Gaz.
It is very much still on the cards despite the some what erratic weather.
I've been a bit of a rubbish organiser though I'm afraid gents - finals have been dominating my life just now and I've not got round to ringing comrie to see if they have spaces. So if some one could do that I would be very grateful.
Also I've just found out that me best mate is getting married so I might be called away to his engagement do. Not to mention that the missus wants a holiday at the end of the month too.
So it is unfortunately touch and go for me at the moment. I might try and go up on the thursday and see the early starters on friday. But we shall see how it pans out.
Sorry for being a total muppet guys! :( And I hope you have a good time if I don't make it.
ATB
Andy
I'll try and make this one but might not manage till the Saturday depending on workload. I've got some kit to dispose off (need cash to fund new radio kit) so will probably bring that up and see if anyone wants any of it. Need to confirm nearer the time.
Barn Owl
12-05-2011, 23:20
I am endeavouring to be there. (just had a session with the dictionary,don't want anyone thinking i'm clever :p).
I'd hope to come along on the Saturday for the day..
Does anyone know if dogs are allowed at Comrie.
phil
Everything Mac
13-05-2011, 18:52
Does anyone know if dogs are allowed at Comrie.
phil
Yes they are.
We've had a couple at the last two meets. Not to mention a wee blacksmithing demo. So go for it.
I've got a bit more sorted re dates and events now gents so it looks like I should be able to make it.
All the best
Andy
I,ll try and make it troops.
cheers
phil
Everything Mac
14-05-2011, 12:11
SKill share or .........the usual frollics? :D
I hope everyone can make it ok.
I'm in two minds about bringing the forging kit up again. - I don't have the hair drier with me at the moment so Jason and Colin will have their work cut out for them :P
Andy
Have you asked Comriecroft about the chute ? or would you prefer the top field ?
cheers,
M
Everything Mac
14-05-2011, 13:35
I've not spoken to them still. My last exam is this coming Monday so I'm a free man after that. Even as I type I have notes to go over in front of me.
I can call them up Monday afternoon.
Andy
Eric_Methven
14-05-2011, 20:40
I've got a massive cargo chute I can bring along if it helps?
Everything Mac
16-05-2011, 13:37
Bring it anyway Eric.
I'll bring the forging kit - though I want some play time myself so if anyone wants a go they are more than welcome but if you could bring a bag of coal I'd appreciate it as it isn't cheap.
All the best
Andy
I am hoping to make it , miybees aye , miybees naw
Eric_Methven
16-05-2011, 18:01
Bring it anyway Eric.
I'll bring the forging kit - though I want some play time myself so if anyone wants a go they are more than welcome but if you could bring a bag of coal I'd appreciate it as it isn't cheap.
All the best
Andy
I'll bring it then. I'll also bring my tongs, a couple of hammers and a bag of coal (small furnace coal).
Eric_Methven
19-05-2011, 13:56
Right, I've had the parachute out this morning to check it over and it is sound. I'll probably offer it for sale if anyone is interested, otherwise it'll go on Ebay when I get back home.
I'll probably offer it for sale if anyone is interested, otherwise it'll go on Ebay when I get back home.
Eric, pm sent about the chute!
Barn Owl
19-05-2011, 21:04
Eric, pm sent about the chute!
You'll no be saving' much by jumping oot the plane Gaz,your landing fees are included are they no?
Eric_Methven
19-05-2011, 21:23
Eric, pm sent about the chute!
PM replied to mate.
Eric_Methven
23-05-2011, 23:09
Quick question. What's the score on archery? Is there someplace safe where we will be able to shoot?
Quick question. What's the score on archery? Is there someplace safe where we will be able to shoot?
I think they have some targets and an empty field that they can be set up in .
Craig...........
defo, be there this weekend, looking forward to it.....
Hope you all have a great time, and plenty of pics please, and recordings of the naughty corner would be good too ;)
Dave
I'll be bringing a cheap compound bow to get rid of & the Vapalux spares that I didn't get round to sorting at the last meet if anybody is interested!
Whens everyone planning to head up to Comriecroft, and has Mac phoned and checked if its still ok to head up this weekend?
I will be heading up for early afternoon......
Me and Jason, big Tony and Pauline are also heading up on the Friday i believe.
Are any of the Ayrshire crazy gang heading over the Ayrshire border and going to Comriecroft this weekend or are you too scared to leave your mamas apron, follow the example of your young glorious leader, Tam, hes always crossing the border and going to new places (although that might be a old age confused where am i, kind of thing):lmao:
Barn Owl
25-05-2011, 20:22
I'm still waiting for permission :dunno:
Maybe if you all phone swmbo and say i'm needed for my singing skills?:lmao:
Eric_Methven
25-05-2011, 20:22
I'll be travelling up on Friday with Cameron (my grandson). We'll be leaving Durham around 10.00am and have a nice steady ride up.
I'm bringing up a few things for sale, like antler handled firesteels, leather bound trail journals and some blades. These are all going on the maker's market when I get back but I thought I'd give you lot first dibs on them.
See you all up there.
Eric
I'm still waiting for permission :dunno:
Maybe if you all phone swmbo and say i'm needed for my singing skills?:lmao:
Please Mrs Barn Owl, Can Tam come out to play?
We promise that we wont let him fall in the fire this time and will keep that bad bad rum away from him.:lmao:
Talking of rum , I will have to have a look in the booze shed !
I should be up mid afternoon Friday.
Craig..............
Eric_Methven
25-05-2011, 21:09
Cameron's eyes lit up when I told him I was bringing a nice bottle of Jura. Since he attended his first Scottish meet at the age of 10 (Loch Achray) he has looked forward to the booze passaroud. He's only 14 now but can tell the difference between malt and blended. No bad for a wee Englishman. Mind you he only gets a thimble full now and again for medicinal purposes.
Richie & I will be down Friday, hopefully Chris (Dogoak) will be joining us!
Jinsin456
25-05-2011, 21:27
Awwww don't think I'm going to make this one, SWMBO has arranged for us to go to the pictures on the Friday and then God knows what on Saturday, might have to camp out the back garden this weekend :( :(
Will need to get out soon though, getting cabin fever but unfortunately it doesn't look like it will be this weekend. I'll have a wee Jaeger bomb on Saturday night for all of you though :(
Should be up about 8 ' ish on fri ...
Allybally
26-05-2011, 11:52
I should be up on Friday afternoon, but only staying for one night :sulkoff:
I will be bring a brake drum forge some flue pipe and a couple of small travel hairdryers for swaps if anyone is interested.
Maybe even bring my 160 proof Black Absinthe procured from a wee trip to Ibiza:dancer::ban:
Ally
I should be up on Friday afternoon, but only staying for one night :sulkoff:
I will be bring a brake drum forge some flue pipe and a couple of small travel hairdryers for swaps if anyone is interested.
Maybe even bring my 160 proof Black Absinthe procured from a wee trip to Ibiza:dancer::ban:
Ally
160 proof Black Absinthe NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!:yikes: :yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:
Allybally
26-05-2011, 13:28
on't fret its only a wee bottle for the pass round:yikes::nono::aargh4::sur render::surrender::surrender:: surrender::stretcher::welcome: D
Everything Mac
26-05-2011, 14:26
I'm currently trying to decide how much steel to take. Had way too much last time.
Bringing the wee rail anvil and a hair drier. I've only really got one or two things I want to make so you guys n gals can have a bash with the kit. More than happy to run a couple of lessons but I want some me time.
I'm making up some bannock mix this afternoon - as well as some home made "rat pack" stuff.
I don't suppose some one could bring some wood chisels? Particularly a cupped one? Thing is that I've got this huge burl that has a bowl hidden in it and I'll be taking the axe to it for most the work but my "Spoon knife" isn't going to be up to it.
Andy
I'm still waiting for permission :dunno:
Maybe if you all phone swmbo and say i'm needed for my singing skills?:lmao:
So Mr Barn Owl are you coming out to play then ?
Jason
and has Comriecroft said they have room for us ?
M
Everything Mac
26-05-2011, 17:18
Line busy just now. I'll try again in a bit. Should have got my finger out a few weeks back but was just a bit too busy.
Just went through to the answer machine. :S - did some one else take this up while I was doing the finals?
If not then they will have a nice wee surprise in the morning. And it'll be on my head if it goes tits up.
Andy
Barn Owl
26-05-2011, 17:51
So Mr Barn Owl are you coming out to play then ?
Jason
Think so :D
Eric_Methven
26-05-2011, 19:55
and has Comriecroft said they have room for us ?
M
And if by chance they say no, do we all head over to Loch Achray? It's a long drive from Durham just to turn round again and go home again.
There is no shortage of places to go and camp in the surrounding area ,but am sure we will be fine at comrie
Jason
Everything Mac
26-05-2011, 20:26
Comrie have a fair bit of space. So I should hope it'll be fine.
Andy
Remember the top bit at the pond you can camp up there now so i think it should be ok !
Jason
That's a good bit up the top field,
Everything Mac
26-05-2011, 21:54
Besides who'd turn you gorgeous lot away eh?? :p
Allybally
26-05-2011, 21:58
Can we still set up a chute in the top field?
Jinsin456
26-05-2011, 21:59
Really gutted I'm missing this one :(
Wonder if the red tent will be there ? those dam lurkers get everywhere !
Craig..........
Not be the same without you Scotty! but at least without you and your jaegermeister, we can finally get round to that bible class we have alway planned followed by the morris dancing and flower arranging. Now that i think about it, you really are a bad bad influence on us mate.....:lmao:
Denise and me might indulge in a spot of the old fire birling, but Morris dancing ?:yikes:
M
Denise and me might indulge in a spot of the old fire birling, but Morris dancing ?:yikes:
M
Tee Hee, im sat here laughing, picturing you morris dancing at Comriecroft, of course you would need your backing dancers, how about a dozen Russ clones dressed as in his Darth Vader cloaks, draped in bells and flowers.....
Eric_Methven
26-05-2011, 22:17
Tee Hee, im sat here laughing, picturing you morris dancing at Comriecroft, of course you would need your backing dancers, how about a dozen Russ clones dressed as in his Darth Vader cloaks, draped in bells and flowers.....
I thought that was the exclusive domain of the Bushmoot naughty corner.
Russ clones dressed as in his Darth Vader cloaks, aye with red lights on ..
See when you're all sitting round the fire, freezing your (well I'm supposed to be a lady :o but it rhymes with ass) off, and that wee shiver creeps in at the back of the legs and shudders up the spine to the back of your neck ? You'll be wishing you had Russ's cloak on then :D and once it's all warmed up at the fire, it's a brilliant blanket too.
Besides, his is quite discreet, you should see Graham_S in his Shepherd's cloak :D Now that's a scary sight to meet in a woodland, he's a big fellow, Graham :)
No no, I don't do the Morris Dancing, not even a la Pratchett, but we'll bring along the fire poi sometime when we know you're all sober enough to spin them and not end up like Roman Candles :) Great fun on an icy cold clear night :cool:
M
I thought that was the exclusive domain of the Bushmoot naughty corner.
You're going to the Moot this year, aren't you ? :D
They don't do skyclad, but so far I've seen aliens, pirates and I've forgotten whatever else, in the Naughty Corner.......and I still haven't found a bolt of tartan for the Scots for this year :o
"The roving band of disposessed Feral Scots", quote from Mad Dave at the Mod's meeting, where he complained that the Scots had taken over Naughty Corner :yikes:
M
Where's Comrie Croft?
centre-ish of scotland, not far from gleneagles
Oooh! Could make a nice stop off on way to Knoydart? What do you think? how do you get to join in? Never done a BCUK meet so have no idea how they work.
I'm off for a backpack next week round Knoydart and thinking of going up saturday or sunday depending on whether I can get everything sorted tomorrow afternoon so I can leave on the saturday. Could I come up and perhaps drop in on the saturday or should I have already booked and payed up??
Oooh! Could make a nice stop off on way to Knoydart? What do you think? how do you get to join in? Never done a BCUK meet so have no idea how they work.
I'm off for a backpack next week round Knoydart and thinking of going up saturday or sunday depending on whether I can get everything sorted tomorrow afternoon so I can leave on the saturday. Could I come up and perhaps drop in on the saturday or should I have already booked and payed up??
Nope just pop in !
Jason
Oooh! Could make a nice stop off on way to Knoydart? What do you think? how do you get to join in? Never done a BCUK meet so have no idea how they work.
I'm off for a backpack next week round Knoydart and thinking of going up saturday or sunday depending on whether I can get everything sorted tomorrow afternoon so I can leave on the saturday. Could I come up and perhaps drop in on the saturday or should I have already booked and payed up??
Just turn up and say hello, everyone went to their first meet at one point, and im sure i speak for everyone when i say that you will be made most welcome, one good thing the Scots do is hospitality, so come along and join in the fun...
Am I correct in saying one way to get there is to head north from Callender and taking a right turn on a main road before the killin turn off. Its somewhere down there a fairly nice looking camping, hostel site.
Also can I expect to find you lot in the woodland area? Perhaps with aa fire going?? Do they allow fires anywhere or are there particular places for them??? What about fuel for a fire??
So many questions but I guess I will have to answer them by popping round. had thought I would stop off part way up to Knoydart but had hoped it would be further north perhaps Spean Bridge area but Comrie Croft and a chance to meet people from here. Put faces to posts as they say. Friday night might be my last post or not depending on how dodgy you lot are or not. Really looking forward to my hols. Even if it is expected to be very high humidity (raining)!!
So, which one of you will be the most obvious bushcrafter? Just wondering who is likely to be the person most likely to be spotted as someone from here?? No offence meant.
The other question is... beer or whiskey?? (Wine for the ladies!!). :D
You cant miss us we will be sitting under one of these
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i428/Jag009/Glentrool2011034-Copy.jpg
Jason
Well look out for a tall guy pitching a tarp. If the weather is good I'll be the guy with all the midges in the area surrounding me. If the weather's bad I will be happy as there are no midges nearby. :D
Well look out for a tall guy pitching a tarp. If the weather is good I'll be the guy with all the midges in the area surrounding me. If the weather's bad I will be happy as there are no midges nearby. :D
Will do ! I hope you dont pitch your tarp near Barn owl he snores like a buzz saw !!!:lmao::lmao:
Jason
Eric_Methven
27-05-2011, 08:57
Cameron and I are leaving now to make our way up at a leasurely pace. See you all soon.
Eric
Jason and Col heading up just now should be there before 4pm, catch u dudes later.
I'm out the door in about 10 minutes .
Craig......
If it's okay I'll try to pop in and introduce myself to people I only live round the corner, or two, but have other things on this weekend.
Scots_Charles_River
27-05-2011, 19:47
I may pop up/in on Sunday, just for a cuppa. I may be mountain biking there.
Graham_S
27-05-2011, 19:51
you should see Graham_S in his Shepherd's cloak :D Now that's a scary sight to meet in a woodland, he's a big fellow, Graham :)
I may bring it to the Moot this year...
It's a cosy jacket for sitting around the fire :D
Well I'll be packing up tomorrow morning. Hopefully after seeing someone about a building problem I have first. Then food shopping (sorry beer I meant assuming its ok to have a drink or few on these things :D)
Got to leave on the sunday as off for a week in the hills of western highlands. Hope the weather gets better.
Still not left for Comrie. just called them and it seems they are stuffed full of people. I said I was hoping to join the Bushcraft group and they said that IF I was willing to pitch up next to them and IF I brought something small then I could get in.
So I guess my nice "big" 2 man 3 pole tunnel tent I use when camping from near a car is out and my tarp and bivvy is in. Still good practise for next week in Knoydart wilderness.
I do hope the people from here up there won't mind a non-snoring lanky git pitching up close to them!! Talk about being organised, first time going to a meet and I nearly don't get in. nothing like arranging things last minute. Well I am off now to pack the car, get some shopping and try to get up to Comrie before nightfall!! I won't be taking bets that I'll be kipping in my car in a layby, think that's odds on.
Have a good weekind everyonem, whatever you get up to.
Barn Owl
28-05-2011, 21:18
If it's okay I'll try to pop in and introduce myself to people I only live round the corner, or two, but have other things on this weekend.
Nice to have met you Paul.
I've something on tomorrow so had to leave this afternoon.
Everything Mac
29-05-2011, 13:58
Great big thanks to all who made it to Comrie this weekend. It was great to get away from it all for a couple of days.
I had a great time and it was nice to meet a few new faces and see old friends.
Hands are sore from that bloody bowl though! :D
All the best
Andy
Bowl, what bowl?, i thought you were carving a swimming pool, that piece of wood was that big andy
Once again as Andy said, good meeting the usual crazies, i sometimes hope that as the years pass by they might calm down, but alas its not to be, one word sum you guys up, MENTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also nice to meet a few new guys, a big thanks to Paul B for making the effort to come all the way to Comrie when he had so far to go onto, Knoydart.
Big thanks also to Mary for making the effort to save my knees and bringing me a few (well about 2,000 really) ultralight storage containers for my lightweight hikes.
I'm sure everyone would also like to pass on their thanks to George at Comriecroft for all his hard work in making Comrie croft one of the best campsites in the country and also one of the most welcoming and friendly places i have pitched my tent at. Good luck George on your forth coming trip for 3 months to the Yukon.
Thanks too to Andy (everythingmac) for constantly bringing all the heavy forging equipment to all the meets for the past few years and congratulations on passing your exams mate, well done...
scottforsythe1
29-05-2011, 20:15
hi ladz any pics of the meet
hi ladz anay pics of the meet
Give me five mins and there will be
Jason
scottforsythe1
29-05-2011, 20:18
thanks bud
Cheers to everyone who made it to comrie this weekend.
Here are a few pics
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I set up in the woods just off the top field ,and what a woodland it is !
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Jason
scottforsythe1
29-05-2011, 20:41
looks like a good weekend thanks for the pics
Jinsin456
29-05-2011, 21:19
You're just teasing me with those pics Jason, I'm definately NOT missing the next meet, which needs to happen soon.
Looks like you guys had fun though and saw a few air guitar shots, are your knees bruised without your drum Tam? :lmao:
Your right Scotty, you saw a lot of air guitar going on, you even missed our Tams rendition of AC/DC with his clothes thrown to the 4 winds, sobered me up quickly that did, but it was really funny if im being honest mate. Only thing missing was the Jaegermeister, although Ally did bring his 160% proof absinthe, not good let me tell you, although like all the other trips it was completely finished by the end of the weekend. A good laugh a usual. Im sure we will catch up at the next meet.
Jinsin456
29-05-2011, 21:37
Sounds like a quality weekend :( Jason sent me a pic of Tam doing his 'rendition' so I got a wee chuckle at that.
Whens the next meet??? :lol:
How about a bit of surfing then some half naked air guitar finished off with Richie on the pipes !
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I was only up for the Friday night as i had to get back to do family stuff , but i had a great time thanks again guys and as col said yer all MENTAL !!!!
Craig..........
Eric_Methven
30-05-2011, 00:08
Aye, it was good to meet friends old and new. Shame about the weather though. Cameron enjoyed himself.
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Trying to put a parachute up in a howling wind is fun (not).
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We'll be back for the next one.
Eric
Everything Mac
30-05-2011, 13:04
Aye Richie was cracking on the pipes eh!
It was great to meet some new faces!
I don't think anyone will forget Tam and Ally "dancing". lol.
George liked the wee knife I made up for him. Hopefully it will serve him well.
Jason - you're not wrong mate - it could quite easily be a swimming pool by the the time I finish it!
Atb
Andy
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what a great weekend , good ti see new faces and the usual crazy's , r yi finished that bowl yet Andy , fri nite was a mad party , sat nite was a chilled yin , the weather was a bit wild , but hey it was good .. spotted red kites 2 ospreys and a periguin falcon .. great location to visit , cheers to everybody who turned up ,,
scottforsythe1
30-05-2011, 20:51
nice pics gaz
Barn Owl
30-05-2011, 21:01
Ken, I'm a bit o' a hunk, d'ye no' think...:goodnight:
Looks like we missed a great weekend. Tom, you're a bloody legend bud, and what a body, what rhythm and what moves. So sad that we missed it, maybe next time.
Cheers for the pics guys, cheered me up no end lol
Dave
Jinsin456
30-05-2011, 22:33
It's well seen the tops stay on when I'm about, had to get that in there before anyone beat me to it, don't want to take a slagging from a meet I never even attended :lmao:
Barn Owl
30-05-2011, 22:42
Cheers Dave, nice to be appreciated :lmao:
Scotty, auld boy, i'lldo that next time to the Glitter bands 'Do ya wanna touch'. :lmao:
don't want to take a slagging from a meet I never even attended :lmao:
Scotty, auld boy, i'lldo that next time to the Glitter bands 'Do ya wanna touch'. :lmao:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Was great to meet up with the usual suspects again, as usual the wit was flowing almost as quick as the overproof Absinthe and Rum!
Some great pics here that bring it all flowing back, Ally and Tam......crazy as ever......Jason managing to tell me the names of just about everybody I went to primary with and Coln winding him up about being "scum fae the schemes", finally getting to hear my good mate Richie on the pipes nearly brought a tear to my eye to accompany the lump in my throat and the pride in my chest!
Haven't laughed so much in ages, even had a grin to myself when the cargo chute lifted off with about 8 of us hanging on...
Pity about the weather and the deluge of MB'ers but the company made up for it as usual!
Hopefully I'll manage to squeeze another meet in before leaving the UK, whether its Comrie or further north..
If it does turn out it was my last meet, then I'd like to thank you one and all for the warm welcome and camraderie that I thought I'd never find again when I retired from the Service.
You have all been great and I'll miss you all!
Gaz ,we Will need ti get another meet organised before you go mate , and make it a full weekend this time ..
Yip am up for that ! you cant leave without a meet to send you off to oz Gaz !
Jason
Eric_Methven
01-06-2011, 16:26
Did anybody come across a pair of yellow handled scissors? They are missing from my kit and I know they were used to cut the paracord lines on the chute.
Eric
Peterlee_Paddler
01-06-2011, 17:36
Another good laugh of a meet, I really enjoyed it. As did Pauline and Amy.
Eric, I was last to leave and did my usual check-up of the area but didn't see any scissors.
Richie'66
02-06-2011, 08:09
Aye , Comrie was a good meet , great to see people and to be welcomed back like an old friend and also to meet some new faces.
I'm also glad you lot liked my wee pipes , but I hope you realise I was p****d as a laird at the time and playing was difficult :o
I've been ill since Comrie and this has been the first time in days I could muster the energy to post a reply.
Weather could have been better yes but the company could not have been better :You_Rock_.
Hope to see you all again in the near future.
Oh , and I'm looking forwards to Andy's fruit bowl being finished.........need pics.
Everything Mac
02-06-2011, 19:48
FOUND: - two wee plastic cups. Found them in the boot of my car today, must have been forgotten in the mad rush.
I think I know who these belong to but if you have lost a cup or cups I have them.
Cheers
I concur with Jason and Gaz's idea of a wee meet before you go Gaz and maybe we could all arrange to come a bit further north since its in honour of our wee cuddly toy soldier.:lmao:
If how ever you are too busy with all your planning for your big move mate then it has been a pleasure meeting you too mate, even if you couldnt handle being a real man living under the water and had to make do with bang bang guns for a living. It is often strange when you first leave the forces and most people miss the constant, 24hrs on tap mates that you have in the services but any one who is as friendly and funny as you, will always attract like minded people as well as, dare i say it stunningly handsome ex submariners like myself.:cool:
Everything Mac
03-06-2011, 23:31
dare i say it stunningly handsome ex submariners like myself.:cool:
Aye right. :nana:
LMAO! :D
Another meet would be great. I can only echo Colin's comments that it has been a pleasure meeting you Gaz. Might catch you over in Aus at some point in the future.
Had any big black sausage recently?
ATB
Andy
:nana: It was a Bratty, they're supposed to be well done!
Everything Mac
05-06-2011, 00:31
:nana: It was a Bratty, they're supposed to be well done!
:D he he he