North wood 4 day meet 29th april - 2nd may

[woodspirits]

hiya,

This meet includes this years royal wedding b/h and of course May day, giving us a 5 days 4 nights for those who want it. :)

this will be as near as damn our first anniversary meet and seems an appropriate time to increase the fees more or less in line with comparible sites. after discussion with Gordon, (the farmer) it has been agreed that the new fees will now be £5 per person per night. this will be pegged for hopefully the next 18 months.

the other important change is going to be, after discussion with key members, the introduction of a communal fire.
we feel in order to maintain our supply of free wood it is imperative that we act now. North Wood is gaining in popularity and what none of us want, is to end up in a year or so with a sterile wood. you have left your pitches in impeccable order, no blame is to be attached to yourselves but with 20 or 30 individual fires whether for warmth or cooking, stocks will rapidly dwindle.

of course if you want to bring in your own supplies of wood, coal or crackle logs thats ok. anyone with twig burners, honey stoves hobo's etc are exempt from this ruling.

with all the dead wood to hand, i know its going to be tempting to carry on using it for individual fires, i'm hoping this is going to be self regulating however if individuals blatantly ignore this, they will be asked to leave.

i hope i have explained my motives for this clearly, it is after all to secure the longevity of our meets in a beautifull natural woodland. :D


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. 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 £5 per head per night, pay on arrival access is 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 click on the symbols for more information. oh and if you drag the orange man down to the road, you get a nice pic' of north wood too :D


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

[woodspirits]

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[Karl82]

Sorry Steve going to miss this one as i will be in Scotland for a weeks camping :(

[TinkyPete]

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Will probably be my last meet for a while as I am invading Germany for a few months and maybe a short invasion of France to for the D-Day marches)

[woodspirits]

have a great time karl :)

[nolightweight]

Nice one, Steve. :)

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[woodspirits]

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[SimonD]

:o i do that every time, sorry steve...

[woodspirits]

no worries simon, it just saves me doing it every time :) its important people understand and agree to a few basic simple guidlines.

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[woodspirits]

nice one tim, youll have to show me your blues riffs :)

[Tank]

Lol hope u don't get bored with the 12 bar blues lol.

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[Snarf]

Bring it on baby! Can't wait!

Cheers Steve,

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Just had my dates for German invasion confirmed and unfortunately I go on the thursday before the meet so I can not attend but hopefully now I am only away for 6 weeks now so will be back in early June. I might have to go back for the second front but not confirmed yet :)

[woodspirits]

sorry to hear that pete, take care mate

[sasquatch]

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Cheers Steve, I put us down as TBC, will change if required. Will be a great time of year for a meet!

[SimonD]

who's 'the knacker' chad?

[Karl82]

the Knacker is Chad's son SimonD

[SimonD]

i got ya :)

[SimonD]

on a different note, i took mrsD out to the woods yesterday and she loved it!!! saw muntjac and fallow deer and loads of different birds. she even lay in the hammock and had a doze while i made us a brew. i think...... that she might even be up for a night out because she really wants to see some badgers. so maybe, at some point in the distant future, she'll come along to a meet. baby steps tho, can't believe she's even considering it :D

[sasquatch]

on a different note, i took mrsD out to the woods yesterday and she loved it!!! saw muntjac and fallow deer and loads of different birds. she even lay in the hammock and had a doze while i made us a brew. i think...... that she might even be up for a night out because she really wants to see some badgers. so maybe, at some point in the distant future, she'll come along to a meet. baby steps tho, can't believe she's even considering it :D

Karl's got it, the knacker is my son Joseph, don't know why but it's stuck since he was born. He's just turned 6 and it's time to bring him to meets to ensure my pass out in future and get him out more. Good to hear your wife might be up for a meet, just remember it'll be the death of 'Independant Simon'! Up until now it's been family at family camps and meets on the side for me. My wife actually believes I'm roughing it on these I think...:rolleyes:

[SimonD]

i hear you chad. i can't see her becoming a regular, it'd be nice just to share it with her rather than bore her to death telling her about it :) even if i just get her out in my local every now and again i'll be happy. i bet your boy is ridiculously excited, off big boy camping with his dad. does that mean you'll be tenting??

[sasquatch]

He's slept under a tarp before and has his own hammock but it'll be his first meet with 'the camping fellas'...I'll be bringing the tipi and a tarp to keep it simple until it warms up a bit more. I feel for you guys, if he doesn't go all shy he won't shut up all weekend! I'll pitch up out of earshot from the main group to save you all the hassle.

[SimonD]

don't be silly mate, i'm sure he's a top little fella. had my first bivvy night last weekend and now i can't decide between it and the hammock. too much gear!:rolleyes:

[sasquatch]

don't be silly mate, i'm sure he's a top little fella. had my first bivvy night last weekend and now i can't decide between it and the hammock. too much gear!:rolleyes:

Bring it all Simon, leave some in the car and you get the best of both worlds if you change your mind. That's why I like meets, you don't have to stick to a bergen's worth all weekend if you decide to try different set ups.

[SimonD]

Bring it all Simon, leave some in the car and you get the best of both worlds if you change your mind. That's why I like meets, you don't have to stick to a bergen's worth all weekend if you decide to try different set ups.

thats what i'm going to do i reckon mate. got my ipk(?) off dave last time so i'm good to go wherever i lay my head :)

off on a bushcraft course with woodland ways this weekend at derby so i might even try a natural shelter, acquired skills and available wood permitting :p

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[Davey569]

Looks like Ive finally got some free time now lads. So I will be attending this meet! :)

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[Siberianfury]

im hoping to come along, but it depends how trains are running on the second as its my birthday on the 3rd and want to get down home for that if i can

[woodspirits]

nice to see you here, hope you make it josh :)

[savagebushcraft]

Can't make it this time folks. sorry, something has come up round my neck of the woods for that weekend, have removed my name from the list for ya.

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[woodspirits]

never mind s.b, thanks for the update

[savagebushcraft]

never mind s.b, thanks for the update

Would have liked to come along, maybe next time. Hope you guys have fun, as I'm sure you always do.

[Davey569]

im hoping to come along, but it depends how trains are running on the second as its my birthday on the 3rd and want to get down home for that if i can

You have to get up before noon though Josh! :P

[woodspirits]

looks like this may be a cosy little meet then :D for me, this is the nicest time in the wood, a veritable carpet of bluebells!

(from lasy year)

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[SimonD]

looks like this may be a cosy little meet then :D for me, this is the nicest time in the wood, a veritable carpet of bluebells!

(from lasy year)

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Wow, looks beautiful steve. its weird how you go from so many last time to so few this time. i'm sure the wood will appreciate it though

[woodspirits]

Wow, looks beautiful steve. its weird how you go from so many last time to so few this time. i'm sure the wood will appreciate it though

as you say simon, fluctuations are the norm. looking forward to this one though :)

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[SimonD]

i was wondering when you were gonna stick your name down mart :)

[MartinK9]

i was wondering when you were gonna stick your name down mart :)

Just checking the funds situation Simon ;)

http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/4080/selling.jpg

[SimonD]

i wish you'd stop waving those things in my face! (cue smutty comment from neil...)

[Karl82]

Simon you know you want one dig deep into your pockets and pull out the money you know you going to :surrender: to the temptation sooner or later.

[JonathanD]

I'm going to try and get there for a few days so I can do that survey work I promised. This is the best time of year to do it.

[woodspirits]

I'm going to try and get there for a few days so I can do that survey work I promised. This is the best time of year to do it.

that would be brilliant jonathan, im sure we would all like to be enlightened too, i know dave (muddy) seemed keen to learn about the local environment.

hope you can make it too martin:)

karl, your like a demon perched on simons shoulder, whispering in his ear! :D

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[SimonD]

karl, your like a demon perched on simons shoulder, whispering in his ear! :D

he just wants someone else to join his gang :) i know which one i like but its not going to happen!

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I'll be making an appearance for this one. Still no idea when and for how long but I'll be there.

[Karl82]

karl, your like a demon perched on simons shoulder, whispering in his ear! :D

well my mother did say i had a evil side Mwhahahaha :evilangel::evilangel::evilang el:

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[woodspirits]

ahh, 'the boys are back in town' :D

[Twodogs]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9siNrTxaDM

Dont cry Dave :cool:

[woodspirits]

nice link :D reminds me of my wayward youth!

[Twodogs]

:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB17uWuBrL0

[Cliv]

A most excellent band

[MartinK9]

:yikes: Cliff

How dare you....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FmPhJkdTwU

This is the correct, and Only version that should be played.:lmao:

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[Twodogs]

Martin I know that:headbang: but we all know that Bon jovi makes Dave cry ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:lmao:

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[MartinK9]

Martin I know that:headbang: but we all know that Bon jovi makes Dave cry

He's not the only one :yikes:

:lmao::lmao:

[Muddy Boots]

Martin I know that:headbang: but we all know that Bon jovi makes Dave cry ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:lmao:



No get it right mate it was the heady cocktail of two cans of Mongbow plus Bon Jovi that did it.

[woodspirits]

had a walk in north wood to set up the communal fire yesterday, lookin good...:D

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[Muddy Boots]

Fantastic work there Steve great job.

Is the Blue bell walk happening before the meet this year?

[woodspirits]

been and gone by the time we get there dave

[MartinK9]

Great pics Steve,

Bluebells looking good.

Love the new fireboxes for the communal areas too.:35:

[woodspirits]

Great pics Steve,

Bluebells looking good.

Love the new fireboxes for the communal areas too.:35:

cheers martin, just the one box though just different grill layouts, the top bars are loose to move wherever :)

[MartinK9]

cheers martin, just the one box though just different grill layouts, the top bars are loose to move wherever :)

Looks good Steve, should reduce the impact we make on the amount of wood used. You can get a load of pots/kettles on that. :)

[Andy BB]

Oh **** - have to miss this one as well - flying out to Zambia that weekend. Have fun guys and gals.

[SimonD]

looking good steve, loving the communal firepit :)

[woodspirits]

thanks simon, hope it will do, you have a pm bud

steve

[SimonD]

thanks simon, hope it will do, you have a pm bud

steve

pm read :D

[SimonD]

just reading the op steve. it says 5 days and 4 nights. am i right in thinking thats thurs at midday to monday at midday? might be able to get for thurs if thats the case :)

[Karl82]

Wow the blue bell's look good hope they still about in june at the next one. that fire pit looks good Steve i like the diffrent grill setups.

[TinkyPete]

Bluebells look amazing for another year. The fire barrel looks awesome too. My dates for German may be changing again :)

Love the army I may get some time off for good behaviour, so might be able to pop up, but can not confirm until back at work on 26th. I will know more then and put my name forward on list if I can make it. Anybody got anything for the wishlist? No rations yet.

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[Twodogs]

Wheres my name gone???

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[sasquatch]

Wheres my name gone???

That's what happens when you leave the country!

[ged]

Wheres my name gone???

Oh, bother, that was my fault. Sorry Cliff, all. It looks like I added my name to an out of date list. :banghead:

[woodspirits]

thanks for sorting the list neil :) just nipped into the internet lounge, next stop barcelona (prefer to be in my hammock to be honest)


just reading the op steve. it says 5 days and 4 nights. am i right in thinking thats thurs at midday to monday at midday? might be able to get for thurs if thats the case :)

yes thats right simon about midday thursday for those who want it :D
ok my times about up here.

atb steve

[Twodogs]

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5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
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14. Ged (hopefully!)

Quick change of days

[SimonD]

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5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)

another day change...

[MartinK9]

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6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Thu - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)

another day change here too :)

[woodspirits]

ok fellas, back in the fold.
glad to see some of you are making the most of the extended meet! :D
and an updated list;

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6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)

[Twodogs]

Im packed ...:)

[dave53]

1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision

[dave53]

just stuck my name down be there sat if thats ok regards dave

[nolightweight]

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6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
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[Andy T]

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6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision
16. Andy T TBC

[PREPER]

Im packed ...:)

I'm packing today! Looking forward to it, not long now.

PREPER............ :)

[woodspirits]

another good find at the car boot today :) 2 thermarest mats, 1 full length, 1 three quarter, exellent nick. both for £5!! :D

[MartinK9]

another good find at the car boot today :) 2 thermarest mats, 1 full length, 1 three quarter, exellent nick. both for £5!! :D

Damn it. Why can't I find great deals like that?:lmao:

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7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
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11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision
16. Andy T TBC

[SimonD]

looks like just me and you on the thurs martin. think i'm bringing a cake again this time (depending on work) so we'll have to try not to demolish it before everyone else gets there :)
how you camping this time?

[woodspirits]

[QUOTE=MartinK9;880770]Damn it. Why can't I find great deals like that?:lmao:

well 1 of them could be up for grabs with a er nominal markup ahem! i did say £50 not £5?? :D

[MartinK9]

looks like just me and you on the thurs martin. think i'm bringing a cake again this time (depending on work) so we'll have to try not to demolish it before everyone else gets there :)
how you camping this time?

Looks like it Simon, time for us to get a nice pile of wood for the communal area. :)


[QUOTE=MartinK9;880770]Damn it. Why can't I find great deals like that?:lmao:

well 1 of them could be up for grabs with a er nominal markup ahem! i did say £50 not £5?? :D

:lmao:

Nah, I'm fine Steve... honest :rolleyes:

Will the fire box be in situ when we get there? See above..

And,

where are we parking, at the second triangle or at the toilets?

Cheers

[SimonD]

Looks like it Simon, time for us to get a nice pile of wood for the communal area. :)


definitely martin, put my new hatchet to the test :)

[PREPER]

‘Comfort’ North Wood April/May kit list for 2 days

Kit carry
- Berghaus Vulcan 80+20L liners, plastic bags, paracord, string, wash/toilet kit, spare batteries, Cyalumes, spare batteries, compass.
- On person in smock/trouser/shirt pockets – head torch, map(s)/compass, notepad/pencil, hat, gloves, mosquito head net, paper handkerchiefs, fire steel, keys, phone, cash, mini survival pouch.
- FAC, hand gel, mosquito repellent.

Clothes
- Combat trousers/belt, assault boots/socks (X2).
- Under shorts (X2), Webtex base layer (X2)
- Extra layer (Snugpak Sleeka)
- 5.11 shirt

Fire/cooking
- KFS
- Honey stove hive, charcoal, tinder, fire lighters, back up lighter
- Tatonka pan and frying pan lid.
- Washing up kit, Opinel No6 (stainless steel for food prep)
- Oil, condiment kit

Food (Greedy)
- Evening meal 1 – Turkey and chorizo kebabs, pita bread, onions, tomatoes, rat pack pudding
- Evening meal 2 – Curry/chilli, rice, naan bread/rat pack pudding
- Breakfast X 2 /bacon/sausage/beans/bread/butter
- Lunch
- Snacks/emergency food

Water
- Dromedary (6L) full
- Alcoholic beverage(s) /brew kit
- Pattern 58 bottle/metal mug/lid with purification tabs attached plus spares

Shelter
- XL DD Tarp/wooden pegs/cord
- Groundsheet – IPK
- Thermarest 3/4
- Sleeping bag (Snugpak Softie 9).
- Bivi bag
- Chair

Sharps
- Spyderco Bushcrafter (inc attached mini survival kit)
- Backup knife (Falkniven U2)
- Laplander

This is what I intend to take to the meet. Thinking more a comfort than lightweight list.

Opinions/abuse/suggestions?

PREPER........ :)

[MartinK9]

Looks good to me Prepper.

Your kit list is yours. Any abuse on my part would be foolhardy and no business of mine anyway. :)

[woodspirits]

hi martin, parking will be on car park 3 weather permitting (see post 1 map link) i will be arriving after work on the thursday and will be bringing my own little chainsaw to give us a quick supply of wood. it will be handy for lopping the posts for the bridge too :D yes fire box is set up ready, but feel free to move it if neccessary.

preper, that seems a very organised and comprehensive list!, however if you do run short, theres a very good car boot being held in the next field on sunday with all the associated chuck wagons. :)

[MartinK9]

hi martin, parking will be on car park 3 weather permitting (see post 1 map link) i will be arriving after work on the thursday and will be bringing my own little chainsaw to give us a quick supply of wood. it will be handy for lopping the posts for the bridge too :D yes fire box is set up ready, but feel free to move it if neccessary.

Steve,

Thanks, looking forward to this one. :)

[TinkyPete]

Guys,

Looking good that I am able to attend part of the meet, cause now I only have to be in work on Monday morning.



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5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Thu - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision
16. Andy T TBC
17. TinkyPete (TBC but looks like part of Friday and Saturday)


Also I am bring a few things to sell if that is OK Steve?

[Muddy Boots]

well 1 of them could be up for grabs with a er nominal markup ahem! i did say £50 not £5?? :D

I'd be interested Steve if you have got one to shift mate.

Quite happy to pay over the finder's fee for a thermarest.
Maybe not 45 quid over the finders fee but let me know mate.

I keep getting outbid on ebay and it's driving me up the wall.

Still not sure if it is going to be Thursday afternoon or Friday morning as yet. The truck needs a re-test on the MOT so it depends on what time that little lot can get wrapped up.

[Davey569]

Not sure what days Im coming down yet and it might only be for one day, but I will be there. Ive got some kit to sell too if thats OK Steve? including army bashas and rat pack meals.

[SimonD]

Not sure what days Im coming down yet and it might only be for one day, but I will be there. Ive got some kit to sell too if thats OK Steve? including army bashas and rat pack meals.

are they the new rat packs davey?

[Davey569]

They are yes mate, they are not complete though as they are what Ive had left over recently. Ill have to have a proper look but the meals will be £1 each if that sounds fair?

[SimonD]

sounds good to me :) it suits me better to just buy the pouches as theres some stuff i don't like.

[Davey569]

No problem. Im wirting a list of what I have. Ill post it up for you to battle it out between yourselves.

[SimonD]

:swordfigh let battle commence :)

[Davey569]

Gents, dont get too excited cause I have more puddings than anything else but the list is as follows.

Breakfasts

Sausage omlette and beans - 2
Bacon omlette and beans - 1

Mains

Dillani and rice - 1

Puddings

Custard sponge - 1
Lemon sponge - 3
Chocolate pud - 2
Treacle pud - 5
Toffee pud - 3
Rice pud - 1

All meals are £1 each, I also have;

Biscuits (fruit and browns) 2 for 50p
Isotonic drinks/hot chocolate 2 for 50p
1x FFD for £5

[Andy T]

ill have the two brekkies the main and the lemon pud please

[Davey569]

No problem, What brekkies do you want? all of them?

[Andy T]

all three.........please

[SimonD]

ill have the chocolate, treacle and toffee puds :)

[Davey569]

All of them? :O

[Andy T]

yes the three brekkies and a lemon sponge please ........im a growing lad

[Davey569]

Sorry mate, that was meant for Simon. :D

[SimonD]

yes please mate :D

[Muddy Boots]

Isotonic drinks here please Davey what ever you got mate I'll take off ya.

[SimonD]

ive got some isotonics you can have dave. i'll dig them out for you seeing as you sorted me with that ipk :)

[Muddy Boots]

Cheers fella that would be awesome. I'm after some for Finland matey.

[MartinK9]

Bringing my collection again as well as some other stuff.

All packed; just need the fridge/freezer stuff and I'll be off first thing tomorrow for a Fatboy's brekkie in the layby. :)

[SimonD]

finland? when you going to finland. i'll bring all the ones i've got bud.

think i'm going to be arriving around 5 or 6 depending on traffic.

[MartinK9]

finland? when you going to finland. i'll bring all the ones i've got bud.

think i'm going to be arriving around 5 or 6 depending on traffic.

I'll have the kettle on :)

[woodspirits]

Not sure what days Im coming down yet and it might only be for one day, but I will be there. Ive got some kit to sell too if thats OK Steve? including army bashas and rat pack meals.

be good to see you :) yes of course sales/swops are fine (pity i didnt get in earlier with the rat packs!)

[PREPER]

As usual I have lots of tempting goodies for a no obligation look see.
OG Bergens (long and short), side pouches, Orbit liners, Kipling pouch, bashas, bivvi bags, folding shovels, pouches, 58 bottles/mugs, hats, camelbaks etc etc.
PM me and I'll bring it if I've got it!

PREPER...........:)

[Snarfs Sniff]

Finally decided to get me butt back over as i havent been well enough to attend any since our sub zero december meet.


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4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Thu - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision
16. Andy T TBC
17. TinkyPete (TBC but looks like part of Friday and Saturday)
18. Snarfs Sniff (Kay) (Friday-Sun/Mon)

See you all there xxxx

[sasquatch]

As usual I have lots of tempting goodies for a no obligation look see.
OG Bergens (long and short), side pouches, Orbit liners, Kipling pouch, bashas, bivvi bags, folding shovels, pouches, 58 bottles/mugs, hats, camelbaks etc etc.
PM me and I'll bring it if I've got it!

PREPER...........:)

You have any pouches in olive mate? Not after big ones(plce sized) but smaller ones(ammo sized ish?) would be faantastic.

[woodspirits]

woods are looking great and the forecast is a good weekend, looking forward to a good meet again :) just a reminder there have been a couple of important changes, see post 1. parking for this meet will be on cp3 (refer to map link)

steve

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6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Thu - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision
16. Andy T TBC
17. TinkyPete (TBC but looks like part of Friday and Saturday)
18. Snarfs Sniff (Kay) (Friday-Sun/Mon)

[SimonD]

I'll have the kettle on :)

nice one mart, looks like i might be a bit earlier, leaving around 2. plus my van is knackered so i'm borrowing my dads focus st3 so it should be a little quicker than usual:drive: :)

[PREPER]

Chad,

I have a pair of double ammo pouches in Olive?
I'll have a look but i don't think I have any singles.
If I find any I'll bring them along.

PREPER........ :)

[sasquatch]

Not sure the size of the double ammo pouches, any chance you could bring them along for me to look at?

[SimonD]

weathers looking good, no rain and night time temps around 9 degrees. no more 4 season doss bag!!!!

[Davey569]

Isotonic drinks here please Davey what ever you got mate I'll take off ya.

Tell you what mate. I need to get rid of them so you can have the lot.
Ive also got a whole bucketload of the drinks bits and bobs that you guys can have, the rest will be binned.

Also up for sale is a 2 man argos TIPI and woodburner, alluminium 2 piece nesting billy, DD camping hammock.

[PREPER]

Not sure the size of the double ammo pouches, any chance you could bring them along for me to look at?

Will do mate, no probs

[sasquatch]

Will do mate, no probs

Cheers fella!

[Muddy Boots]

I'll have the DD mate. I'm pretty sure this is the one I sold Andy. What are you after for it?

[MJM1]

Was planning to get there Friday but couldn't make it. Now hoping to get there tomorrow (Sunday). Can anyone PM me the code for the gate? :confused:

[JonathanD]

Was planning to get there Friday but couldn't make it. Now hoping to get there tomorrow (Sunday). Can anyone PM me the code for the gate? :confused:

I was due to get home tonight from DNA'ing in Wales, but due to the weather being better than expected, am here till Tuesday now. Not that I don't love Wales and its wild places, but was hoping to get home and see you lot later.

[PREPER]

Thanks Steve for a great meet.

Good to see all you folks again and meet a few new one's too.
Thank you all for the good company. A great NW meet once again.

Cheers

PREPER...........

[Twodogs]

One of the most layed back meets I have been to , loved it
Twodogs

[SimonD]

hey cliff, what was the name of that mini lantern neil has?

[Twodogs]

UCO mini or micro

[SimonD]

nice one mate, im on the hunt now :)

[TinkyPete]

Thank You Steve for another great meet.

Great to see everyone there.

[sasquatch]

Cheers for a great meet Steve! I'll post some pics later, it was great to see everyone again.

[SimonD]

a great weekend, thanks to everyone, happy days :D

[Andy T]

Sorry i missed this i was looking forward to it. I got the car loaded up and set off, i managed to get about 200 yards before some pratt decided to try and park his transit in the back of my corsa. Thankfully my wife and i are both ok but the car looks like it's going to be a write off. Hopefully i'll make the next one.

[MartinK9]

Sorry i missed this i was looking forward to it. I got the car loaded up and set off, i managed to get about 200 yards before some pratt decided to try and park his transit in the back of my corsa. Thankfully my wife and i are both ok but the car looks like it's going to be a write off. Hopefully i'll make the next one.

Glad to hear that you are both OK.

[Andy T]

thanks martin

[Snarfs Sniff]

Thanks to Steve and the guys again for a lovely meet was great to catch up with you all after my months away xxx

Looking forward to seeing you all there again very soon

Kay xxx

[sasquatch]

Only managed a couple pics and didn't want to soil Steve's or Martin's pic thread with them. Got a few of the lad enjoying the outdoors, thanks to all for making him feel welcome!

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/Photo0269.jpg

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/Photo0271.jpg

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/Photo0282.jpg

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/Photo0274.jpg

[MartinK9]

Chad, great pics and your son is a credit to you and your missus. :)

[SimonD]

can only echo martins sentiments chad, was great to see him in the woods.

[woodspirits]

very nice chad, young joseph looks like he's having a great time! he's welcome back anytime under the chute :)

[sasquatch]

Cheers guys, I'll just keep him off the bmx before the next meet so he doesn't have a busted mouth next time round. It took his mind off it being in the woods though and he really enjoyed finally meeting everyone. Good times all round in our camp...

[PREPER]

Top pics Chad makes me wish I was still there!

PREPER.......... :)