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Hello all.This is my first time to post even though i have been a member for some time.The bcuk meetup was a fantastic gathering of people that i thoroughly enjoyed.There was always something going on to keep you active throughout the weekend.The people i met were great(although i cant remember half of you ;) ).I will try and catch up with you over the next few weeks.The actual site in merthyr mawr was kept immaculate so the experienced was heightened by the fact that it was not strewn with litter :) .All in All i thoroughly enjoyed it and hopefully will be attending more in the near future.
Ogri the trog
31-07-2005, 21:03
That's it,
I've had enough already, got to book time off work for next year. :(
Keep on with making me jealous though. ;)
Ogri the trog
I'll try not to but everyone who went there seemed to enjoy it thoroughly. It was a time that you really should've had off work. You'll just have to make sure that the time is booked off next year :D . My gratitude to the people who went down and gave workshops. I found the ones i attended very useful. Also thanks for bringing down the books to have a read through. If anyone is thinking about going to a meet up and is not quite sure about it just read the feedback that others will hopefully post and it should convince you.
Graywolf
01-08-2005, 01:34
Arrived home at 23.00hrs What an amazing site my first of many meets ,first time in a hammock,used my bushcraft knife for the first time in anger.All were very welcoming ,thanks to Tommy for the stove,Maverick for his assistance with the erecting of the hammock, those knots Im gonna have to learn,Beachbum my children just loved , mind you it may have been the packet of Marshmallows he gave them,Nomade(Dominic) For our long chat about life and bushcraft.And many others including Richard,C.Claycombe,Stuart and Tony.Never got to any of the Demonstrations due to the kids but they seemed to have been enjoyed buy all those that did attend.All I can say is that it was a wonderful weekend and that it was like getting back to real camping.
It is a real shame that you missed the demonstrations they were done fantastically. They answered almost all of the questions that could've arose throughout the workshop.The people were extremely helpful around the camp. I'm just extremely happy that someone else has enjoyed the meetup as much if not more than I did.
Another absolutely cracking weekend, loved every minute of it, walking into a building afterwards was depressing though.
Many thanks to John & Val Lord for being patient enough with us while we managed to reduce yet another nodule of flint into lots of little pieces of rubble. The knapping really was a great day although if I learnt nothing else its to avoid using dry wash afterwards... it really is amazing how many little cuts you can pick up :eek:
Also thanks to Bardster to helping me to tiller my bow and for providing the arrows and string.
The hangi worked wonders, really going to have to give that another go, although I initially thought that the 5' hole that Stuart dug was a tad over kill, until I saw the size of fire he built in it!
And finally thanks to everyone for coming, was good to see some old faces and plenty of new ones
Cheers Tone for another great time, and roll on the next one!!
Unfortunately the flu kept me away for all but the Sunday (trust me, it was better for everyone), but it was a very wonderful gathering. Thanks to everyone who organised it, Stuart, Tony, Chris, everyone. Isn't Merthyr Mawr beautiful?
I especially appreciated the help with my new Trangia - thanks to Beachbum and Tommy Widenflycht. And the mysteries of sharpening the point of a knife were revealed to me by the General.
Good for the soul, definitely good for the soul.
Thanks to all that taught me something new in one of the many workshops I attended. John & Val you were very patient watching me reduce all your flint to a heap of rubble! Bardster thanks for the bow, though me other half isn't keen on me hanging it on the wall when I get it finished.:)
The hangi worked a treat and the meat that came out of it..mmmmmmmmmmm.......just melted in the mouth.:cool:
Finally, I'd like to thank everyone that set up the meet and organised and made it all possible Tony, Stuart, Chris etc etc etc etc etc.
I think it's fair to say a great time was had by all.
Marc
Not a lot more to say other than FANTASTIC.
The weekend, the people, the events (even the weather) were wonderful.
Greatestexperience of the weekend was meeting everyone - too many to list.
Practical highlights were; success with a bowdrill - thanks Leon-1 your a star and John Lord's patience with me and the one-to-one session that made it all click.
Many thanks to Tommy for my stoves - your a braver man than I for taking on such a task.
For those of you who could not make it, I can only say, try harder. The site site is gloriuous and I only had time to look around the camping area. Next year I'll get to the river, the dunes and everywhere else.
Thanks to the organisers for a blinding weekend.
it was great - lots to do, but plenty of space just to chill if that's what was needed.Just what I needed right when I needed it!
Thanks to the organisers and the folks who gave their time to put on the workshops, and thanks to Moduser for the lift to and from - you honestly have no idea how appreciated this was mate!
Many thanks to all that were there, the meet was as everyone else has said great and that was down to all that attended and organised it :D
Practical highlights were; success with a bowdrill - thanks Leon-1
No problems mate, it was a pleasure and congratulations to all those that gave it a go, it's not the easiest of things and we all learnt something.
Thanks to Tony, Fenlander, John/Val, Stuart, The General, Bardster, Ranger Bob, Ed, Sargey, Buckshot, Roving Rich, Moduser, Chris Claycomb and all those that gave up thier time to instruct and help instructing :)
Thanks also to, Jamie, Lithril, Lithril's Bird, Womble (and more than just a few of the afore mentioned) for being good company and recognising me without a beard :D
beach bum
02-08-2005, 12:20
Could I too, just add my thanks to all the Mods and lecturers who gave of their time to share their extensive knowledge, the collective "database" of these guys is astounding, nothing less.
I had a good time in excellent company made a few friends, took a few photos Moduser has kindly offered to post them.
Thanks guys and gals
regards
beach bum
Bumblebee
02-08-2005, 13:19
Two Thumbs up!
Beach Bum asked me to post these.
First up is Ed and I think that's Buckshot (sorry if it's not) preping the pigeons for the Hangi
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188672.jpg
Next we have John Lord demonstrating knapping at the start of the course
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188677.jpg
Sarge explaining that knife safty applies to everyone
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188680.jpg
Fenlander proving that Glycerine and Potassium Permangernate crystals don't always ignite (now where's the PP powder?)
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188681.jpg
Lithril shows off his better side whilst ensuring his bow is symetrical
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188682.jpg
Bardster demonstrates bow string making
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188683.jpg
Archery session in full swing
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188684.jpg
To those hoping to see the forging demo - my apologies, something managed to knock me down for most of the weekend... Had hoped to get across on the Saturday or even the Sunday at least.
Oh, and squirrels ate my forge. Little swines have ripped a load of the insulation out.
Ranger Bob
02-08-2005, 16:26
All I can say is, what a great weekend!
The flintknapping was brilliant, Stuart's trapping and snares lecture was excellent along with the kit he showed us from the San bushmen and the Penan.
The food from the hangi oven was delicious! And even a little bit of archery :D The site itself is just great, with spectacular sand dunes!.
Also, I couldn't have asked for better company to spend those few days with!
A big thankyou to Tony and all the mods and everyone involved in organising the weekend and giving up their time to take workshops!
p.s. Next time, lets think up a better way to erect the parachute! :)
I agree with everyone it was fantastic.Kirruth would you be able to share your knowledge of sharpening a knife point please.Does anyone have the picture of the group to post or pm me please.
All thats left to say is that another meet-up should be organised very soon :D .And that tony and all the others who organised the meet-up did a fantastic job.
I returned last night and travelled part of the train journey with The General on the 17.00 to Paddington., after having seen four other mates off at Bridgend station, boarding their different trains...with some sadness as this was the very last parting with camp mates after having parted with everyone else in Merthyr Mawr...
Thanks again Tony for this lift to the station! And thanks also to Chris for checking how my packing was progressing and giving me a hand with taking various bags :) to the classroom!
I feel today as if I had been away for a long time and returning to a very strange world indeed! :confused:
And with memories of many wonderful moments and situations with wonderful people :) !
A special thanks to all the lecturers and instructors for their vast knowledge and experience, their patience, great friendliness and generosity with their time! In an informal effortless atmosphere mixed with effort, and a lot of good will and love for bushcraft skills alround! Fond fond memory of John and Val Lord!
Thank you everyone who shared with me a moment or two during these three days, be it learning a skill or just chatting, exchanging and enjoying the moment and the place! Like staring at the fire under the parachute...I will remember each encounter and each face but...
...will not attempt a list of names for fear of not being able to put a name to one or two fondly remembered faces ....so this is a big thank you to ALL encountered for so much good company and so much learning!
Thanks Clayton Baldwin for mentioning in your post our chat! And Thanks to your two lovely kids who patiently let me "borrow" their Dad for a few moments of serious grown-up reflexions!
I have also to name those without whom I would never have got to Merthyr Mawr in the first place: Marcja, Just in Time and Tony replied to my call for a lift to camp on arrival at Bridgend station, and Marcja picked me up there in the middle of a very busy Friday for him! Thanks mates!
There was during these three days in a wonderful spot a general gentleness, mutual understanding, great generosity, a sense of natural togetherness that will stay with me!
Very nicely said nomade.I for one feel the exact same way as it was a new sensation as this was my first of hopefully many many meets.Considering this is my first post I think a good topic was brought up as the ammount of relpies makes me happy and glad to have people who pay attention to what is said even by beginners in this great subject. :D :D :D :D :D
Thanks for your kind words, Cgait! And Thanks for the pictures, Beach Bum and to Moduser for transmitting! The pix bring you right back at the meetup as if you were still there...
Fenlander
02-08-2005, 18:56
Thanks to everyone for making it a great weekend :D
Could anyone I promised to send information or copies of my notes to, please send me a PM reminder :confused:
Here is a link for anyone interested in more information about Soapwort
http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/soapwort.htm
Any signs of the laxative effect yet Moduser? :p :D
here is a picture of Stuart preparing one of his traps
Fenlander
02-08-2005, 18:59
Here is a picture of the hangi oven being prepared.....
Fenlander
02-08-2005, 19:03
And here isone of Buckshot opening up the oven.....
The General
02-08-2005, 19:20
It was a fantastic time and I am glad my sharpening class was of help!
I am sitting here at home in front of my computer with the Simpsons on Sky in the background, thinking about going back to work on Wed and... I wish I were back with the lovely people I met and wish it would never end. :D
You people are great and I am humbled.
Fenlander
02-08-2005, 19:34
Oh! and thanks to Sam and Ranger Bob for helping me prepare 17 bow-drill sets :eek: :D
C_Claycomb
02-08-2005, 22:57
Sitting at home now and realising that I don't have NEARLY as many photographs as I promised myself I would take. GRRRRR!!
I think a big THANK YOU needs to go to Fenlander for stepping into the breach and doing the bow drill stuff in addition to all the nature walks.
James, thank you so much for the use of the tent, my mum thoroughly enjoyed her first ever camping trip. The only problem now is that she is pointing out tents, I think she rather wants me to buy one like Buckshot's!
The only blot on an otherwise perfect weekend was that we didn't get out on the dunes enough! LOL. Next time, next time...having spent a bit of time wandering around I can say that they are well worth walking over. Good exercise too!! :rolleyes:
I'm very dissappointed i couldn't make the whole weekend, i was unwell friday and saturday (Beachbum I promise, it wasn't a hangover :P ;) ). But while i was there i enjoyed meeting as many of you as i could; Tony, Stuart, Goose, Beachbum, Virulentsalamander, Rovingrich, Leon-1, General, C_Claycomb oh and the pignuts (plural :D ). Sorry I couldn't meet you all, next time i'll make sure im there :)
The site was immaculate and the environment was friendly, looking forward to the next!
I was also meant to send some of you links for a certain unmentionable stropping device. Could you remind me? :)
Graham_S
02-08-2005, 23:08
great meet, everyone was friendly and welcoming and more than generous with their time and knowlage.
special thanks have to go to tony and the mod team for all their organisation and to beach bum and tony for lifts to and from the meet and station. (although i was cutting it a little fine on the way back, i had a whole 4 minutes to spare). i made it back to scotland with only 1/2 an hours delay.
roll on the next one, and let's make it longer!!!!
I forward that notion of having a longer meet next time.The only thing bad about the weekend was the leaving time.
VIRULENT SALAMANDER
03-08-2005, 01:44
Hi Everyone,
Firstly I would like to thank all those who put together and helped out at the july05 MM.. The site was easy to find and had space, tree's. Making good for tents and hammocks(which I managed not to fall out of mine!).
Others & I learned from the workshop's,which were excellent again.WELL DONE!.
And are community got along helping each other , share-ing and having fun which made the day. For me the Bowdrill (sparked some inspiration) & it was good to see you all even if not talk to you all.Thank you.
:DYou people are great and I am humbled.yes true!
roll on the next one, and let's make it longer!!!! yes true!
I forward that notion of having a longer meet next time.The only thing bad about the weekend was the leaving time. I second that!.
Good luck with the Exam! sam & mat.... ..
Ps well said Sargeyhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon4.gif"SAFTY FIRST"
Pps.... ..Tony: How many members / non member were there.Did any one make a tally? http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gif.
I'm very dissappointed i couldn't make the whole weekend, i was unwell friday and saturday (Beachbum I promise, it wasn't a hangover :P ;) ). But while i was there i enjoyed meeting as many of you as i could; Tony, Stuart, Goose, Beachbum, Virulentsalamander, Rovingrich, Leon-1, General, C_Claycomb oh and the pignuts (plural :D ). Sorry I couldn't meet you all, next time i'll make sure im there :)
The site was immaculate and the environment was friendly, looking forward to the next!
I was also meant to send some of you links for a certain unmentionable stropping device. Could you remind me? :)
It was very good to meet you and your father and I will get a list to you for billtong at some stage (unemployment is curbing my finances), all the best to you and your dad, Leon :)
A group photo. If you include all the children I think that's 60 souls.
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188962.jpg
Chris running the sheath making class
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188975.jpg
The Cordage Class
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188972.jpg
The General teaches everyone how to hone their knife
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188967.jpg
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/188977.jpg
That little lot has maxed out my yokio allocation.
I'll leave them up for as long as I can, I only use it for BCUK anyway.
and the group photo above was only the people who were there by saturday morning, does anyone know how many people there were by the time we finnished on monday?
Thank you to all that came for making it a fantastic event, I learnt a little more about bushcraft from every person I met.
I didnt get many pictures, far too busy running about enjoying myself, but here are the ones I did get
the ash longbow workshop:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/diabolik/BM2.jpg
one of the deadfalls from the trapping workshop:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/diabolik/BM3.jpg
(many thanks to chris for helping in is construction, certainly not a job for one person!)
preparing the game for the hangi (ground oven)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/diabolik/BM1.jpg
preparing the pig for the hangi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/diabolik/BM4.jpg
I would love to see the pictures everyone else took, did anyone get any pictures of the food that came out of the hangi?? or the flint knapping workshop?? or that enormous parachute the evenings were spent under?
Cheers Leon, great to meet you too mate, lmk about the biltong. Im in SA in september so i could get you the real thing if you want :D
I am not sure who sent me the picture but thanks alot :) .Its well appreciated ;) .
beach bum
03-08-2005, 15:51
:eek:
:cool:
:D
:)
regards
beach bum
did anyone get any pictures of the food that came out of the hangi?? or the flint knapping workshop?? or that enormous parachute the evenings were spent under?
Here's John showing off his skills:-
http://www.boxsta.co.uk/boxsta/bcukimages/PICT0105.jpg
And here's the flint axe I made (oops I mean John made):rolleyes:
http://www.boxsta.co.uk/boxsta/bcukimages/PICT0106.jpg
And the parachute
http://www.boxsta.co.uk/boxsta/bcukimages/PICT0108.jpg
Here's the pig just as it was rolled out on the table
http://www.boxsta.co.uk/boxsta/bcukimages/PICT0111.jpg
Another of the traps:
http://www.boxsta.co.uk/boxsta/bcukimages/PICT0115.jpg
And that's about it, I thinkthe rest of the pics i'd taken have already been shown.
And, I'm gonna say it again, what a fantastic weekend, not to be forgotten :cool:
Marc
jdlenton
03-08-2005, 19:40
Hi All
This was my second B.C.U.K. meet and it was amazing the site, the courses and the thing that always renders me speechless and slightly sad to return home at the end, the people. You guys are amazing I don’t know of another bunch of people that meet on a Friday some as complete strangers and will then share openly and freely knowledge, equipment, food, intimate and personal thoughts and then go home after a few days having made lasting bonds and strong friendships, I love you guys you all rock:D
A big thanks has to go out to Tony, Stuart, Edd, Chris, Buckshot, Lithril (and all the others my poor tired brain can’t type at the moment) for a super human effort in organising such a stunning weekend. To all the course instructors for giving their time and knowledge so freely we salute you.:cool:
As for what I took away from the weekend I have a load of sharp flint pieces and some arrow heads, my first self made long bow, a large list of questions for next time, a book shopping list longer than my arm, a bunch of new friends and one huge unanswered question “ When’s the next one?”
Stuart as requested two of the few photos I took was of the knapping work shop and it has the parachute in it too.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/jdlenton/bushcraft/IMG_5722.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/jdlenton/bushcraft/IMG_5723.jpg
A special; thanks to Chris for the ride too and from MM without you this weekend for me would not have been possible thanks mate
See you all soon
James
Ooh nearly forgot don’t forget to update your buddy list mines had a load of names added
Roving Rich
03-08-2005, 21:33
What a great Weekend ! MM is a fabulous site and only enhanced by such brilliant company.
Here's a bunch more photos frpm the weekend :
Stuart melting by the hangi fire
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2818.jpg
The Flintknappers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2825.jpg
Fenlanders Wildlife wander
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2826.jpg
Buckshot uncovering the Hangi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2832.jpg
The Hangi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2840.jpg
More Hangi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2848.jpg
a few more to come.....
Cheers
Rich
Roving Rich
03-08-2005, 21:42
The Birchbark class taught by Ranger Bob
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2859.jpg
Moduser with a bowdrill coal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2870.jpg
Fire !
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2872.jpg
Cindy's turn
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2878.jpg
Cindy's fire
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2881.jpg
Stuart and Mark (buckshot) trying handrill
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/ROVINGRICH2/DSC_2874.jpg
:D
Rich
jamesdevine
03-08-2005, 21:55
It looks like you guys had and amazing time. I hope to meet up with some of you at the WG but next year I got to get me to one of these meets.
James (The green monster)
Warrior Librarian
03-08-2005, 23:15
Hi guys,
Just want to say a big thank you to Tony for the organisation, and to everyone who shared their knowledge so freely over the weekend. Many thanks too to Beachbum for making us welcome and showing us round when we arrived late on Friday, and to Chris and Mrs Claycomb for showing us the dunes and associated strange flora on Monday! It was a great meet - can't wait for the next one. :)
Sarah (aka Mrs Bardster)
I got back last night after a detour further into Wales. :rolleyes:
What a fantastic weekend with a fantastic group of people. There was so much going on that some workshops will have to be moved to the next meet, there just wasn’t time for everything!
A special thanks has to go to those that spent time sharing knowledge with others, you’re the heart and soul of the meets (I need to start calling them moots!) Thanks to those that helped set up (hours to get the big chute up!) and those that scoured the site making sure that it was spotless before we left on the Monday. Steve (the estate manager) was very happy and welcomes our coming again next time, for some reason he thinks that you're all great :eek:
I would appreciate anyone that took pictures letting me have copies so that I can compile a page or two about the meet and keep a good record of them. If you could PM me I’ll supply an address for you to send a CD to or feel free to email them to me.
Those that went to the Moot have already described most of what went on so I’ll not go into those again, other than to say….The Hangi, what a way to cook :D
At the time of the photo there were about 70 on site inc kids (not all in the picture) over the weekend we had over a hundred come which was great, especially as the weatehr put a few off (there was plent of shelter for the few showers we had :p ).
We’ll get together again soon ;)
Thanks Rich for those pictures, it was my defining moment at the weekend.
Moduser
Buckshot
04-08-2005, 09:15
There's not really much more I can add...
Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way.
It was great to see friends, old and new and catch up.
The Hangi was great, a bit hot digging it out but very tasty. :)
The family have been converted to hammocks and poncho's :eek: so we may not have the tent next time Chris !!!
Far too much to see and do as usual - brialliant
Thanks one and all !
Mark
ps. it's true, the camera does put on 10lbs !!!!! :eek:
A fantastic weekend for all my family.
Great site, excellent workshops and lovely people. Thanks very much to everyone who made it happen. Oh, and Chris, thanks for the beers. They're on me next time.
The best thing for me was seeing Tig, Jack and Sophia (in her backpack) have as good a time as me. We're now officially a bushcraft family!
Ken.
Got home from work last night, grabbed my MM bowdrill kit and ventured into the wilderness (well my garden).
Remembered to rough up the drill and hearth a bit to remove carbon deposits, prepared my tinder and within 5 minutes had fire.
Strangely enough I felt as good as the first time, i.e. stupid grin on my face :D :D :D
I would just like to say a big thanks to everyone for a great weekend. It was the first time that the She Wolf indoors and myself had taken out two little cubs camping and it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
A special thanks to all of the organisers. Also to Val and John for a great flint knapping workshop and for making my son Tomos so welcome, "bashing the rocks together" was his favourite part of the weekend.
I would have liked to socialise a bit more but babysitting duty called. Never mind, see you all again next year (for a week this time Tony?).
on behalf of me and my family, i would just like to thank everyone that helped and organised the weekend which was mine and my family's first moot we were made very welcome. I am especially grateful for tony, stuart, leon and matt (who helped me and my family at bow drill firelighting and for fenlander for doing the nature walks and firelighting and everyone else who went.
Fire Starter
10-08-2005, 14:01
Hello
I'm pretty new to the forum and I have been reading the threads on meets ups they sound great. Is it possible to come along to the Scottish one as I will be in Invararry around that time or can I only attend the ones near my area (Chester) Thanks
Hello
I'm pretty new to the forum and I have been reading the threads on meets ups they sound great. Is it possible to come along to the Scottish one as I will be in Invararry around that time or can I only attend the ones near my area (Chester) Thanks
you can attend a meet in any part of the country, just contact the person or persons organising them and ask if you can come along.
the fact that you have posted in this thread asking about attending the Scottish meet leads me to believe that there may be some confusion over the diference between a local meet and the BCUK Bushmoot
local meets, like the scotish one for example are local get togethers organised by the members between themselves.
The BCUK Bushmoot on the other hand is an event organised by the BCUK staff, where people are invited to spend the weekend learning from one another, with free workshops arranged, and other free events such as archery etc
the pictures and text in this thread are in regard of the summer BCUK Bushmoot last month
Fire Starter,
I am sure that you would be made most welcome at the Scottish meet, just post your interest on this thread
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?p=102492#post10 2492
MagiKelly is sorting out provisional numbers at the moment - there are currently about 20 folk going and room for more.
Cheers
JFW
weekend_warrior
11-08-2005, 15:57
Right, I've finally got a chance to sit down and add to this thread - I've been on the road since the moot and not had chance (maybe I should change my nick to Road_Warror! :( )
My first moot and a great one too! Thanks to the gent (whose name escapes me!) who picked Rob, Harry and Me up from Bridgend - having seen the route from the car, I know I would a have taken at least half a dozen wrong turns walking..
Thanks to Tony for the lift back to the station and to him and the team who organised a great weekend - I learnt more there than I have in years!
Back in the World things have gone a little odd..
My wife thinks I'm a bondage freak now - I keep tying things up with one hand and making constrictor knot and man-in-middle rope loops at any given chance. She's also concerned that i'm sharpening everything in the house that'll hold an edge to razor sharpness (Ebay supplied the box of Flitz...)
My son keeps wanting me to make sycamore straws (ta Fenlander!) and make the cramp ball fungus smolder some more... :cool: There isn't a blackberry to be had within a square mile of my house anymore and I found two "wild" apple trees and a pear tree
Dreams of small holdings and broadleaf woodland abound... $50 Knife shop in the post and a half finished longbow in the kitchen.. Full expecting to be sectioned any day now... :eek:
I would like to re-make contact with one of my fellow trainee bowyers though - the guy from huddersfield who gave me his nick on at least three occasions and that I forgot by the time my train hit Paddington.. :o If you're reading this - Pm me mate!
Once again, thanks. Longer next time please!
Does anyone know the username of the guy who did the sheath making workshop at the meet-up?
Does anyone know the username of the guy who did the sheath making workshop at the meet-up?
Yep :) That would be C_Claycomb ..... one of the moderators on here.
Ed
Bit late to add to this but not long back from holiday.
Thank you to everyone who taught me or my kids over the weekend. There are so many people to thank for their time and patience I dont want to start naming them in case I forget anyone but thanks again to all.
I still havent managed to get a flame from the bowdrill,yet, my shoulder is still in recovery but I have got a new supply of painkillers in so will try again this week! Jodie still hasn't let me forget that she managed to do it and I didn't!
The kids have been hunting all over for possible tinders, I dont think there is a birch tree left untouched in The New Forest!
The kids were disapointed that they werent allowed to try any of the traps they saw, but I thought if they caught anything in the deadfall trap I wouldn't want to be around to release it! :eek:
The funniest thing has been visiting shops selling knives and watching a 10 and 12 year old have a discussion about what type of grind the knives have. :rolleyes: It is surprising what they take in even at that age, and they learnt lots and met some interesting people,as did I, and they want to book for next year or find another meet to go to sooner.
If the plan to make next years meet a week long that would make it so much easier to fit everything in,and more time to socialise, I have spent the last fortnight babysitting the youngest to make amends!
Hope to see everyone again soon.
Ps If any one has any photos of the kids (especially Jodie making fire) could they email them to me please? I usually carry a camera every where i go, it was only after the meet was over I realised I hadnt took one photo over the whole weekend, too busy!