North wood 26-29 august 2011 inclusive of the bank holiday

[woodspirits]

hiya, :)

Depending on numbers, this meet we will be at upper north wood (farm end) parking will be on CP1. those who want to can drop off their gear (see map link below) and return their car to CP1.

weather permitting it may be on CP2 i will let you know nearer the time.

there will be some planned maintenance similar to the last meet for those who want to take part, its never an issue if you would rather chill, have a wander, practice skills or just nod off!, entirely voluntary :D

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

fees

recently we have had to increase the fees more or less in line with comparable sites. after talks with Gordon, (the farmer) it has been agreed that the new fees will be pegged for the next year, please pay on arrival or as soon as is practicable. I don’t want to be chasing people for fees as they’re packing up!

• Adults,............. £5 per night,
• Aged 12~17 .....£3 per night
• Under 12 ..........free.


Fires

After discussions amongst the 'North Wood Regulars' it has been decided to introduce a communal fire.
We feel in order to maintain our supply of free wood it is imperative that we act now. North Wood is getting known and seems to be gaining in popularity, 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 anything up to a possible 30 individual fires whether for warmth or cooking, stocks will rapidly dwindle.

To ensure the future of North Wood as a camping, bushcraft venue, and to conserve the continuing stocks of wood for the communal areas, the following conditions will apply;

Wood collected and processed during the course of the meet is for use in the communal fire area (excluding small sticks, twigs) so that everyone benefits, or in some cases for the use of the farmer.


If you want to bring in your own Honey Stoves, hobo stoves, twig, small stick burners (thumb size) and the like, they are acceptable providing they have sufficient ground clearance or protection to prevent scaring. Pit fires or similar are not acceptable.


Modified jerry can (or similar) stoves, tent/tipi/lavvu stoves and the like are not acceptable unless you bring a sufficient amount of fuel for your needs for the duration of the meet.


live wood is to be left untouched, unless of course there's planned maintenance, in which case it will go to the communal fire or any projects.
With all the dead wood to hand, I know it’s 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 not be invited back.
This is not negotiable, If you require clarification on what is acceptable, drop me a pm.

I hope I have explained my motives for these actions clearly. They have been put in place to ensure the longevity of North Wood as a venue.

Rubbish

we’re still here on trial so it really is a case of leaving no junk / fire scars etc. the only thing we should leave is a good impression, take your rubbish home, there are no facility’s to leave it on the farm.
There have been odd occasions when other peoples rubbish has had to be disposed of, If you brought it in, it’s up to you to dispose of it. No exceptions.

Under 18s

Are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, guests or minors will be the responsibility of the person who bought, invited them,

Restricted areas

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 within the wood which is personal to the farmer and is strictly out of bounds, see map link below.

Access

[*=1]Access is from 1200 on the given date unless we have made prior arrangements to get in earlier. For security reasons the electronic gates will be closed overnight from 1900 to 0800 and all day Sunday, possible late or early arrivals feel free to pm me for gate code. We will vacate the site no later than 1400. On whatever day the meet ends

[*=1]The gate from the farm yard into the meadow must be kept closed at all times, if you open it you close it,

[*=1]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 and proceed with caution at 15mph
Medical

There are no medical facilities on site, the nearest A & E is 15 minutes drive at;

Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Road,
Sutton Coldfield,
Birmingham,
B75 7RR

Location of meet

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, the full address is;

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

And finally for those not familiar with north wood, this link may help (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210284968795140843595. 00049740325e102c13d9d&msa=0&ll=52.559943,-1.721678&spn=0.004696,0.010707)...

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!

well that’s it for now, any questions just sing out


All the best and look forward to seeing you, :D

Steve

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Nice one, Steve :red:

[MartinK9]

Many thanks Steve. :)


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Can't wait!

[MartinK9]

Can't wait!

Me neither, the puff balls will be out.

Just in time for breakie :)

[woodspirits]

Me neither, the puff balls will be out.

Just in time for breakie :)

yep, taste great with a few rashers of smokey bacon :cool:

[MJM1]

Really annoyed now. Thought I couldn't make this one because I'd already commited to a camping weekend at Kinver scout camp. The bad news is that the Kinver weekend is actually at the start of August and I can't make this one because of the brother in law's wedding. So unless he calls off the wedding I'm out of this one.
Personally I don't think she's right for him, what do you guys think? :)

[Davey569]

I have a holiday booked for this one! I demand you change the dates immediately!!!!!

:) Just kidding! Have a great weekend fellas!

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Hopefully will have some of the stuff people have ordered in the food department for this one as I I hopefully holidaying with my mate in Scotland a couple of weeks earlier during my leave.

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really cant wait guys!! :)

[Twodogs]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaa

Nice one

[woodspirits]

Really annoyed now. Thought I couldn't make this one because I'd already commited to a camping weekend at Kinver scout camp. The bad news is that the Kinver weekend is actually at the start of August and I can't make this one because of the brother in law's wedding. So unless he calls off the wedding I'm out of this one.
Personally I don't think she's right for him, what do you guys think? :)

hmm, everyone knows august is a bad month to get hitched... better come to the meet then. :D or of course there could be a pagan handfasting at north wood...

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If i cant get a cheapo last minute deal and escape from Lee then i'll be there :)

[woodspirits]

kay all that sunshine is overated, sleeping rough, getting the odd bite and enjoying a british downpour is a much better option :D

[freedom]

I would be interested in coming along on this meetup. I am new to bushcraft and would appreciated the chance to come a long and learn a few skills. I agree to the terms of post one and would like to come and meet everyone. Please let me know if its ok.

cheers phil.

[Karl82]

Phil your more than welcome to come i asume your over 18 or will have someone with you thats over 18 so ill add your name to the list for you.

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[Muddy Boots]

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12 Muddy Boots (fingers crossed)


I'll put me name down for this. I know it clashes with a VW event so will be a TBC but if I can get cover for the race team I should be good to join ya.

[woodspirits]

thanks karl for stepping in :), phil ive sent you a pm re meet your more than welcome to join us.

dave, be good to have you back!

[SimonD]

this is going to be the first one i've missed since i started :( taking care of me ma for the week...

[woodspirits]

this is going to be the first one i've missed since i started :( taking care of me ma for the week...

youll be missed simon, your mom ok bud?

steve

[SimonD]

yeah, just giving my dad a weeks holiday, so i'll be moving in to care for her.

[dave53]

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[woodspirits]

this extended meet gives us a little more time to practice a few skills, there are a couple of new lads at this meet (and me!) who would appreciate a bit of skill sharing, so i posed the question to the north wood regulars. so far neil (nolightweight) has kindly offered this...

''Right, just had a check.

Got loads of hearth boards, drills (both stored dry for about 9 months), and material for bird's nests. A couple of bows and bearing blocks, more can be made on site if needed. I've got plenty of paracord. Probably got some nice dry bark to hold the ember too.

I've a couple of Fresnel lenses if anyone wants to try them (sun permitting), loads of char cloth and a flint and steel kit if anyone wants a taz at that. I'll bring the tin along if folk would like to fire up some batches for themselves.''

a couple of guys on the list have asked for a little tutorial on carving woodspirits, ok by me. :D
if anyone has anything else to offer, shout up! the more variety the better, tarpology, maps, compass, knots, tree/plant id, etc etc

steve

[TinkyPete]

My camp down here in Wiltshire is loaded with flint so I can bring some for fire kits and possibly even some knapping, but I ain't that good at it, can get pressure flake blades and the like from it but no hand axes :)

I can also teach some Navigation stuff, I have a few spare compasses so if you don't have one you cab borrow one,

I seemed to have been missed off the list, so I have put me back on.

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Hopefully will have some of the stuff people have ordered in the food department for this one as I I hopefully holidaying with my mate in Scotland a couple of weeks earlier during my leave. Work may put pay to getting the rats as I may be on course and loose my leave but still not finalised.

[woodspirits]

good stuff pete, i have never even seen knapping let alone tried it, could be interesting :) your night navigation was good before, rat packs etc sales swops always welcome!

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Sorry lads can't make this one now. have a great meet.

[MartinK9]

OK Dave, see you at the next one. :)

[The Big Lebowski]

I would be grateful to provisionally put my name down... Is anyone else bringing little 'un's? I'm tempted to bring my 4 year old. She's very well behaved and mad for the outdoors!

Skill's wise. Natural tinders, axe sharpening, 3 essential bushcraft knots (evenk, truckers hitch, taut-line hitch) bowdrill and a few other bits.

Cheers, al.

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[sasquatch]

If I can make this I'll have my 6 year old lad Al. Your daughter can teach him how to be well behaved and maybe even a few knots? That would be a bonus!

[woodspirits]

sounds brilliant!, all for getting the youngsters involved to appreciate nature, all good. very welcome al' and of course joseph, well behaved? hes a credit to you chad :D dave53 is hopefully coming down from your neck of the woods too.

[The Big Lebowski]

Cool :)

Be nice to catch up chad, and meet yourself woodspirits! She does love those knots...
It takes me twice as long to pack away now, sorting the hammock cords out with all kinds of weird and wonderful concoctions...!

I think I'll be coming down with Dave 53 if all go's well. Regards, al.

[MJM1]

Sounds likes I'm going to miss a really great weekend. :(

:sulkoff:

[luckylee]

really looking forward to this, and might bring my 5 year old along with me to, as i no he would love it.

[Priam]

Looking forward to it!

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[TinkyPete]

As well as my normal sales bits and pieces I have a couple of 20litre Brit army Black water cans anyone interested?

I will also be bringing the Dave Canterbury book and DVD as well for a look see:)

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17. Sasquatch + Joseph

Got any spare hexi Pete? Not needing the cookers really but always in need of hexi for some reason...Anyone got a Norgie food container they want to sell?

Looking forward to this meet, I've been lucky enough to do no end of stealth camps and family camps this summer but meets are always the best. I know Joseph can't wait and I'm feeling the same!

[TinkyPete]

Yes I have some hexi and will bring it with some other stuff.

I also have been issued some of the new camp stuff and will bring some along for people to view a real show and tell meet :)

[Istvan]

Hi guys,

I know I` m not suppose to write this here, but at least everyone see this who I meet before on these meets…
I miss you guy a lot!! ( even Muddy Boots )
I try to go back in sept. and meet with you again.

Have a great time!

Istvan

[MartinK9]

Hi guys,

I know I` m not suppose to write this here, but at least everyone see this who I meet before on these meets…
I miss you guy a lot!! ( even Muddy Boots )
I try to go back in sept. and meet with you again.

Have a great time!

Istvan

Great to hear from you Istvan. :)

[woodspirits]

istvan :) good to hear from you! so how you findin france then?

[Istvan]

still language difficulties...trying to find a group.

[woodspirits]

wot, nobody sleeps in the woods over there? to heck with groups, just hop along yourself does away with the language thing too :D

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[PREPER]

Pete,

Interested in the 20L water containers and a slither of flint!

Istvan,

Good to here from you, come see us all sometime.

Martin,

I bought a British Army thermal container like yours, it holds 24 440ml cans not 18 :)

Dave,

Hope you can make the next one, may need some help getting through 24!


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

[MartinK9]

Martin,

I bought a British Army thermal container like yours, it holds 24 440ml cans not 18 :)

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

That include layers of ice? :rolleyes:



:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[PREPER]

Yes,

Every row of four cans leaves enough spare space!

:)

[sasquatch]

Pete,

Interested in the 20L water containers and a slither of flint!

Istvan,

Good to here from you, come see us all sometime.

Martin,

I bought a British Army thermal container like yours, it holds 24 440ml cans not 18 :)

Dave,

Hope you can make the next one, may need some help getting through 24!


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

If you put your foot down at breakfast you won't need any help...thought you were rationing them out thesedays? You back on it this time round?

Good to hear from you Istvan, keep us posted if you can make it over in September. That would be awesome...

[ged]

...Anyone got a Norgie food container they want to sell? ...

There may be another group buy from GI coming up shortly. They have them cheap but they only sell in multiples of five and there's a minimum order total (which shouldn't be a problem). Check the group buy section for details from the last one.

[ged]

Hi guys,

I know I` m not suppose to write this here, but at least everyone see this who I meet before on these meets…
I miss you guy a lot!! ( even Muddy Boots )
I try to go back in sept. and meet with you again.

Have a great time!

Istvan

Hi Istvan! Not getting on too well in French? I'll ask the wife to give you some lessons. :)

[PREPER]

If you put your foot down at breakfast you won't need any help...thought you were rationing them out thesedays? You back on it this time round?

Good to hear from you Istvan, keep us posted if you can make it over in September. That would be awesome...

Back on :)

[shaggystu]

istvan! great to hear from you mate, hope france's suiting you alright. be great to see you if you manage to get over here in september.

all the best

stuart

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[sasquatch]

There may be another group buy from GI coming up shortly. They have them cheap but they only sell in multiples of five and there's a minimum order total (which shouldn't be a problem). Check the group buy section for details from the last one.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep an eye out for that!

[TinkyPete]

Preper, no problem with the flint and I will pm you on the water can
Great to hear from you Istvan sorry to that you cannt understand them French but wave anything at them and if they wave a white flag back it'll be easy street from there.

[sasquatch]

There may be another group buy from GI coming up shortly. They have them cheap but they only sell in multiples of five and there's a minimum order total (which shouldn't be a problem). Check the group buy section for details from the last one.

I just had a look at that and they're selling the older ones, I'm after the newer version that's got more of a rectangle shape to it if that makes sense. Thanks anyway!


Back on :)

Yarr! Get er done!

[Istvan]

:) thanks guys

[Muddy Boots]

Hi guys,

I know I` m not suppose to write this here, but at least everyone see this who I meet before on these meets…
I miss you guy a lot!! ( even Muddy Boots )
I try to go back in sept. and meet with you again.

Have a great time!

Istvan

We miss your cooking mate.

:D

[Muddy Boots]

Pete,


Dave,

Hope you can make the next one, may need some help getting through 24!


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

Sorry fella not making the next one but will hopefully make the next couple after that.

Any you can't drink mate just cache them and I'll dig them up next time out.

[ged]

Those of you who are coming from Wales, which part of Wales is it?

I want to get some Aspen4 to Richard in South Wales without doubling the price by putting it on a carrier. If it can get somewhere a lot nearer to him than it is now that would be great. He can't get it down there, no distributors in the area.

I don't know how much he wants yet but it probably won't be more than a five litre can.

[Walsallchris]

Hi am fairly new to this (and assuming I'd be welcome unfortunately am otherwise engaged that weekend) but I was wondering how this works? I'm assuming the landowner gives the organiser consent to use the land and everyone gets together for the weekend has a laugh and shares/learns new skills? I'm very interested in future 'meets' in the midlands and hope everyone has a great time

Cheers
Chris

[MartinK9]

Hi am fairly new to this (and assuming I'd be welcome unfortunately am otherwise engaged that weekend) but I was wondering how this works? I'm assuming the landowner gives the organiser consent to use the land and everyone gets together for the weekend has a laugh and shares/learns new skills? I'm very interested in future 'meets' in the midlands and hope everyone has a great time

Cheers
Chris

Hello and welcome Chris,

Woodspirits has indeed got permission from the landowner to use his wood.

For this; we pay a small amount for the use of the toilets and water supply that are nearby.

We do indeed practice and learn new skills, but also assist in the management of the wood where the owner requires.

Keep an eye here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=57 for future Meets.

Martin

[Walsallchris]

Cheers Martin

[woodspirits]

Hello and welcome Chris,

Woodspirits has indeed got permission from the landowner to use his wood.

For this; we pay a small amount for the use of the toilets and water supply that are nearby.

We do indeed practice and learn new skills, but also assist in the management of the wood where the owner requires.

Keep an eye here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=57 for future Meets.

Martin

hiya chris, what martin said :cool:

you will be made most welcome, both at north wood and rough close. of course if you want to go further afield there are many others. always plenty to do/learn, or just chill your choice. :D

steve

[dave53]

hi steve I've got to cancel on this one due to family commitments and the big labowski as well same thing hope to get to the next meet as i love those woods regards dave

[The Big Lebowski]

Yep... Thanks kindly for the invite/welcome, but s@ds law, a car I've sold cant be collected until next saturday :p

See you at the next one, no-doubt!

Regards, al.

[sasquatch]

Hopefully catch you guys next time round eh! Shame that.

[nolightweight]

Not long now...:red:

I'll have some kit for sale, including a stove set and sharp stuff. Drop me a pm for details.

List bump...

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13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules. :)

[Twodogs]

Sorry chaps I wont be at this one as Norways calling ;)

please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste:

1. woodspirits
2....
3. Cliv
4. Karl82
5. NLW
6. MartinK9
7, luckylee.
8. Preper
9. cowboy (and guest TBC)
10. Snarfs Sniff (TBC)
11. freedom (Phil)
12. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules. :)

[MartinK9]

Cliff have a great trip mate. :)

[TinkyPete]

Enjoy yourself Cliff, sad and jealous to hear you will not be there but have fun.

[PREPER]

Cliff have a great trip mate. :)


Enjoy yourself Cliff, sad and jealous to hear you will not be there but have fun.

Like they said, have a good trip, catch you next time.

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

[woodspirits]

dave, al, and cliff. no worries fellas always another one, see you next time around maybe :)

atb steve

[woodspirits]

refresh...

please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste:

1. woodspirits
2. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules. :)
3. Cliv
4. Karl82
5. NLW
6. MartinK9
7, luckylee.
8. Preper
9. cowboy (and guest TBC)
10. Snarfs Sniff (TBC)
11. freedom (Phil)
12. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)

[Snarfs Sniff]

refresh...

please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste:

1. woodspirits
2. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules.
3. Cliv
4. Karl82
5. NLW
6. MartinK9
7, luckylee.
8. Preper
9. cowboy (and guest TBC)
10. Snarfs Sniff
11. freedom (Phil)
12. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. Snarf


I'm a definite and so is the ginger man

Warning steer clear of green corsas he's now road legal!

[ged]

...Warning steer clear of green corsas he's now road legal!

Oh, heck, and twice as many wheels... :yikes:

[Andy BB]

1. woodspirits
2. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules.
3. Cliv
4. Karl82
5. NLW
6. MartinK9
7, luckylee.
8. Preper
9. cowboy (and guest TBC)
10. Snarfs Sniff
11. freedom (Phil)
12. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. Snarf
16. Andy BB (subject to work)

[Priam]

Hi Just wanted to Confirm My attendance.

Hopefully i should be sporting my new Knife!

See you all there! Priam.

[woodspirits]

good stuff priam, look forward to seeing you and your knife! :D

[Priam]

good stuff priam, look forward to seeing you and your knife! :D7108

Its on its way from France! Its due to arrive at my home on Friday! However this is it! I think it is just stunning. I am looking forward to trying it out.

[woodspirits]

looks a beauty, are you sure you want to get it dirty? :D

steve

[PREPER]

Been thinking how convivial it would be have a communal meet meal.
So got me thinking a Saturday night North Wood barbeque in the communal area.
Each person to bring their own food to cook, therefore everyone pays their own way and can join in/or not.
Rabbit, vegy, crayfish, burger, sausage etc etc.
In my case turkey and chirizo kebabs yum :)
If a few people are interested I can bring two new portable barbeques (the £12 type from Wilkinson’s) and enough charcoal. Or just fill part of Steve’s mega oil drum stove with charcoal.

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

[TinkyPete]

got me some spicy vension burgers and a couple of other meat items, also bringing my dutchie along if anyone needs a large pot as i will also be using it over the meet :)

[luckylee]

the barbie sounds grand, i will bring some stuff for it 2.

[luckylee]

1. woodspirits
2. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules.
3. Cliv
4. Karl82
5. NLW
6. MartinK9
7, luckylee. and i'm bringing my son. kian
8. Preper
9. cowboy (and guest TBC)
10. Snarfs Sniff
11. freedom (Phil)
12. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. Snarf
16. Andy BB (subject to work)
17. marvalouse

[cowboy]

Hey guys, really looking forward to this weekend and meeting some new faces!!:D lets just hope the weathers kind to us! Im having a bit of trouble deciding what sleeping bag to take, either a 4 season bag or a 2 with a wool blacket? nothing worse than being cold im sure youll all agree! Any advice is wecome! ;)


cowboy

[PREPER]

Hey guys, really looking forward to this weekend and meeting some new faces!!:D lets just hope the weathers kind to us! Im having a bit of trouble deciding what sleeping bag to take, either a 4 season bag or a 2 with a wool blacket? nothing worse than being cold im sure youll all agree! Any advice is wecome! ;)


cowboy

I'm taking my Snugpak Softie 9 (Hawk), probably be too hot in it though for what it's worth.

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

[PREPER]

I have packed the barbeques and charcoal into my car boot, I love barbeques, yum......

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

[cowboy]

decisions decisions...

[Priam]

looks a beauty, are you sure you want to get it dirty? :D

steve

I dont think i will be splitting logs with it (not on our first date) LOL

I just hope it turns up in time to fetch allong!

[sasquatch]

Hey guys, really looking forward to this weekend and meeting some new faces!!:D lets just hope the weathers kind to us! Im having a bit of trouble deciding what sleeping bag to take, either a 4 season bag or a 2 with a wool blacket? nothing worse than being cold im sure youll all agree! Any advice is wecome! ;)


cowboy

I'd go warmer if you're not sure, saying that I'll be in my coldest flimsiest bag. It's still warm at night, especially if there's cloud cover.

[woodspirits]

I'd go warmer if you're not sure, saying that I'll be in my coldest flimsiest bag. It's still warm at night, especially if there's cloud cover.

chads right, you can always open it up if your too warm. or unless your hiking in, bring both :)

[woodspirits]

I have packed the barbeques and charcoal into my car boot, I love barbeques, yum......

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

good idea mark :) im sure those partaking will chip in for the gear you bought.

as far as other activities go we have the following on offer so far;

firelighting techniques (various)
navigation, compass map and star reading
axe sharpening
shelter building
woodspirit carving

and of course the ongoing maintenance of the wood for those that want to help.
feel free to nominate any other activities that may be of interest.

or of course just do your own thing :cool:

steve

[woodland scout]

See you there, I agree to terms in post one. WOODLAND SCOUT (Paul).Please add me to the list.

[TinkyPete]

There you go Paul and Welcome :)

please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste:

1. woodspirits
2. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules.
3. Cliv
4. Karl82
5. NLW
6. MartinK9
7, luckylee. and i'm bringing my son. kian
8. Preper
9. cowboy (and guest TBC)
10. Snarfs Sniff
11. freedom (Phil)
12. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. Snarf
16. Andy BB (subject to work)
17. marvalouse
18. Woodland Scout

[woodland scout]

Thank you! woodlland scout (paul).

[cowboy]

ok cheers fellas, better to be too warm than bollock cold!

[woodspirits]

welcome to north wood paul, look forward to having you along :)

guys, unless you see loads of cars on CP1, parking weather permitting will be on CP2 alongside upper end of wood, see map link post 1.

[nolightweight]

guys, unless you see loads of cars on CP1, parking weather permitting will be on CP2 alongside upper end of wood, see map link post 1.

Nice one. Cheers for the update, Steve.

[MartinK9]

Nice one. Cheers for the update, Steve.

+1 always a good thing parking close :rolleyes:

[woodspirits]

no worries neil, ill be hopping down there first thing friday morning setting the chute up etc, see you there bud.

[woodspirits]

+1 always a good thing parking close :rolleyes:

huh? thought you were going light martin ? :pokenest::D

[ged]

huh? thought you were going light martin ? :pokenest::D

'Light' and 'Martin' shouldn't normally be included in the same sentence without some sort of a get-out clause. ::pokenest:

[MartinK9]

huh? thought you were going light martin ? :pokenest::D

I am, all in one bag minus the bed and ammo :)


'Light' and 'Martin' shouldn't normally be included in the same sentence without some sort of a get-out clause. ::pokenest:

You calling me fat?

7126

:lmao::lmao:

[SimonD]

have a top weekend fellas. gutted i won't be joining you. i'll be at the next one tho fo shizzle!!

[MartinK9]

have a top weekend fellas. gutted i won't be joining you. i'll be at the next one tho fo shizzle!!

Sorry you can't make this one mate. See you at the next one. :)

Just to rub it in..... not long now :red:

[SimonD]

been meaning to ask martin, how do you get the quote as you have it from gordy in your sig? i'd like to have my chad quote looking all official :)

[nolightweight]

Katanga, my friends.

Quick update.

The farmer is doing some work on the cattle grids at the farm entrance, as a result it is now closed. There is a gap (I'm told) just after the gate, that leads into a field, past the farm buildings and brings us to the stand pipe and toilet block. As it is crossing a field, keep your speed down and avoid rutting the track if possible.

I'll be there approx 1030. I will (once I've sussed it) mark the gate and path with orange tape to give people an idea of where to go.

Unless told otherwise, kit is to be dropped at the top end of the wood and cars returned to CP1, by the stand pipe/toilet block.

See you there.

[Andy2112]

Have a good time lads, i might make it over on Saturday if my wife feels better, so if i'm there i'll see you if not i'll catch you lot on the next one. Watch out for the trees!!!!

[cowboy]

Ill be there Saturday afternoon now guys! :(

[Priam]

Hi guys,

I might struggle to get there Friday evening (but will try) so will be with you Sat lunch. latest!

Priam.