Rough Close ~ Midlands ~ September'11 Meet.

[decorum]

Meet date: 23 ~ 25 September 2011 ~ Arrival time is from 16:00 on the 23rd.

As per usual, the location is Rough Close (http://www.roughclose.btck.co.uk/).

Site fees are £4.40 (http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows. net/site1875/List/RC Price List 2011.pdf) per person per night ~ please see 'Helpful info' .
Please pay on arrival. If you haven't been before, someone will be able to point you in my direction.


Edits will be highlighted in red and italicised.



WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

In the pic below, the virtual 'campfire' placement pin marks the approximate position of the bottom corner of PC11. The BLUE line marks the approximate route of the track which leads to the main access point to the pitch.

I have put a couple of extra details onto the map ~ toilets, water etc and I'm leaving both RED and BLUE routes on for reference ;) .

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6158011139_6e7dd0697a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6158011139/)

Location info taken from the Rough Close (http://www.roughclose.btck.co.uk/) website:

City of Coventry Scout County
Rough Close Scout Campsite
Tanners Lane
Berkswell
CV7 7DD

OS: Grid Ref: SP264779 (Site Access) SP266786 (Site Centre)

This is a child friendly site and your youngsters are welcome ~ please see 'Helpful info'.


Helpful info:

The list isn't exhaustive - common sense applies. If in doubt, ask!

Any monies given (by individuals, groups, families etc) which is above the camping fees will be automatically considered to be a donation to Rough Close campsite to aid with site maintenance, site regeneration etc.
Forum members are responsible for themselves*, the kit they use and their own actions (and any non member accompanying them) at the Meet. * This includes meals and cooking. It is up to each registered member to make sure that they have enough suitable food for their stay and and also for planning/arranging for any replenishment if/as need be.
Under 18's must be accompanied by at least one parent (or legal guardian).
You brought it in, you take it out – camping fees do not include a rubbish collection fee ~ The sites bin is the big orange thing in the Camper’s Car Park.
When visiting others, do not leave your rubbish in their pitch (or in a communal area) ~ take it with you and dispose of it yourself. The sites bin is the big orange thing in the Camper’s Car Park.
Their is no communal bin in the Communal Area.
Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited! Please don't walk through another groups pitch whilst drinking alcohol and/or smoking.
Please keep ‘colourful language’ reasonable and to a reasonable volume.
Vehicles need to be parked up in the campers car park.
Wood fires must be raised and contained. Periodically there is a shortage of wood available to burn - if you want to cook on an open fire, bring a supply of wood or charcoal.
Due to changes in site policy, we cannot cut down standing dead wood. The same goes for green wood ~ damaged or not.
It would be wise to be carrying a torch before it gets dark! It could also be provident to put markers on your shelter so you can find it in the dark.
In the highly unlikely event that I need to make use of this ... I reserve the right to stop any individual(s) from attending a Meet. Any individual(s) who I feel endanger our future use of the site will be required to leave the site; outstanding fees will still be owed.
Time remaining until the Meet (http://countdown.free-and-online.com/?timer=kielzy0819).
The Old Hands would do well to keep an eye on our Social Group area for this one ;) .
Noise levels after 11 p.m need to be respectful of other campers desire to sleep at socially accepted hours.
Noise levels before 07:30 a.m need to be respectful of other campers desire to have a bit of a lie in.
Chopping (or crackin/snapping etc) wood at 'silly o'clock' is not acceptable. Please make sure that you prepare wood for the start of the next day well before dusk ~ and if you can't be sure, bring an alternative method of heating water/cooking.


The 'Touchy Subject' bit:

Because the site is, first and foremost, a Scout camp site, the only people we can't accommodate are those who would, purposely or otherwise, do harm to others. Primarily, this means that if you would be found unfit to adopt or foster a child then you can’t come along – same goes for anyone knowingly under investigation or having had an allegation made against them and is awaiting investigation.


It's fine if you want to:

be on your own
lay on your back looking at the sky, clouds, birds flying over etc
whittle
practice 'stuff' - except tree felling; the site has strong opinions about that :lmao:
practice flora and fauna ID
so on and so forth ...
This is, in no way, a bushcraft course and it's for you to make of it what you will.

There will be one or more workshops available at this Meet. I
nformation of what/where/when etc and spaces/places on them will be made available at a meeting (aka Morning Prayers) to be held at 09.30 on Saturday Morning ~ attenence of Morning Prayers is in no way mandatory.
Please note that the 'Carve a Netting Needle' workshop is now full.

Copy and paste yada yada ...

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[Mesquite]

Nice one Phil :)

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[udamiano]

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[udamiano]

let me know if you need any help with set up or anything, Im litery down the Rd from the site.

[Wayland]

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Wayland and Debs TBC.

[PeterH]

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[Priam]

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[sasquatch]

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Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC

I haven't been able to make an RC meet for months so I'm really looking forward to this one. September meets have always been great from what I can recall, let's hope it's more of the same this year!

[Elines]

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Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines

[Spikey DaPikey]

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Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC

[Twodogs]

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Priam (TBC - I think i can fit this meet in!)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs

[MJM1]

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Priam (TBC - I think i can fit this meet in!)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1

[Lupin Rider]

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PeterH TBC
Priam (TBC - I think i can fit this meet in!)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider ( would be my first to RC!)

[Mesquite]

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Priam (TBC - I think i can fit this meet in!)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider ( would be my first to RC!)

Ohhh an RC newbie... this'll be fun :lmao:

We'll be gentle with you John:rolleyes::D Sue and the kids coming as well?

[treadlightly]

I'd like to come please (another RC newbie)


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Priam (TBC - I think i can fit this meet in!)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider ( would be my first to RC!)
Treadlightly

[TinkyPete]

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PeterH TBC
Priam (TBC - I think i can fit this meet in!)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider ( would be my first to RC!)
Treadlightly
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)


Hope I can make this one, work dependent got a busy september month.

[Mesquite]

Amended as hopefully my mate Sean will be able to make it this time... :)

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Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider ( would be my first to RC!)
Treadlightly
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)

[luckylee]

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Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider ( would be my first to RC!)
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udamiano
Wayland and Debs TBC
PeterH TBC
Priam (TBC - I think i can fit this meet in!)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider ( would be my first to RC!)
Treadlightly
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
luckylee.

[decorum]

:lmao: Lee, I think that we'd best have a tidy of that :lmao:



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Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee

[luckylee]

:lmao: Lee, I think that we'd best have a tidy of that :lmao:



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Wayland and Debs TBC
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee
lol, sorry bud.

[decorum]

lol, sorry bud.

No worries :cool: .

[JulesC]

Hi,

I'm waiting to check with SWMBO to see if my diary allows. One point to re-itterate I'm an assistant with a Scout Group and we camped here a few weeks ago. Whilst there are lots of trees there is little or no wood to collect, standing, fallen, ill green wood etc as hoards of Scouts/Cubs over the year have cleaned the place out so you will need to bring your own - I know it was said before but it really is a problem if you haven't got your own wood pile, in addition to the rules above.

Jules

[Mesquite]

Hi,

I'm waiting to check with SWMBO to see if my diary allows. One point to re-itterate I'm an assistant with a Scout Group and we camped here a few weeks ago. Whilst there are lots of trees there is little or no wood to collect, standing, fallen, ill green wood etc as hoards of Scouts/Cubs over the year have cleaned the place out so you will need to bring your own - I know it was said before but it really is a problem if you haven't got your own wood pile, in addition to the rules above.

Jules

Ohhh... I'm sure we'll find some ;)

[Lupin Rider]

Ohhh an RC newbie... this'll be fun :lmao:

We'll be gentle with you John:rolleyes::D Sue and the kids coming as well?

They would like to but i wasnt sure you guys would handle that? They are missing the moot already! Luke is still wearing the eye patch from captn b.

[Mesquite]

They would like to but i wasnt sure you guys would handle that? They are missing the moot already! Luke is still wearing the eye patch from captn b.

No restrictions on family groups attending as far as I know... :)

The only thing to bear in mind is I doubt there'll be any other kids of a similar age there as well so you'll be their main source of entertainment for the weekend :D

Luke will soon ditch the eyepatch in favour of a helmet and sword once he meets Wayland :lmao:

[John Fenna]

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PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee
John Fenna

[JulesC]

Got permission from SWMBO, but then 2 hours later and before I could sign up I was asked to help at a Scout fundraiser over this weekend PANTS!!!

I'll keep an eye open as I want to meet the other bearded men in the woods I've met through the internet in the Midlands.

Hope we can have another meet before Christmas.

Jules

[Wayland]

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Wayland and Debs - Almost Certain
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Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee
John Fenna

[luckylee]

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udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Almost Certain
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna

[Caboose]

Hi I was just wondering about some more definition on where we can and cannot go. OP says


As with our previous Meet, we are on The Leader Training Field (NOT on PC11).


Does this mean that we are only allowed on the leader training field, or does this mean that the communal area is designated to PC11 and we are allowed to spread ourselfs out within the whole forrest? I'm wondering this as I would like to go and bring 2 friends, but concerned we might not find our own lil secluded area. Thanks

[Mesquite]

Hi I was just wondering about some more definition on where we can and cannot go. OP says


As with our previous Meet, we are on The Leader Training Field (NOT on PC11).

Does this mean that we are only allowed on the leader training field, or does this mean that the communal area is designated to PC11 and we are allowed to spread ourselfs out within the whole forrest? I'm wondering this as I would like to go and bring 2 friends, but concerned we might not find our own lil secluded area. Thanks

We're booked to use the wooded areas adjacent to the Leaders Training field but we're not allowed to spread through out Rough Close wherever it takes your fancy. When you arrive either Decorum or one of the 'old hands' will advise you just what the boundaries are and where you can and can't pitch up :)

The area is large enough that you ought to be fine having your own little spot and not be cheek by jowl with everyone else.

[decorum]

Hi I was just wondering about some more definition on where we can and cannot go. OP says


As with our previous Meet, we are on The Leader Training Field (NOT on PC11).

Does this mean that we are only allowed on the leader training field, or does this mean that the communal area is designated to PC11 and we are allowed to spread ourselfs out within the whole forrest? I'm wondering this as I would like to go and bring 2 friends, but concerned we might not find our own lil secluded area. Thanks

As Steve said, we're booked to be on the Leader Training Field and we can make use of the surrounding wooded bit ~ including some of the plantation.

The reason for the (NOT on PC11) is wholely down to us having switched pitch ~ up until we booked the Leader Training Field for the July Meet we had been using PC11 (PC is the abbreviation of Pocket Campsite).


As Steve said, we're booked onto a specific area and we need to keep within that area ~ but finding/using a secluded* spot within the booked area is fine :cool: .


* Please be aware that absolute seclusion is doubtful and certainly can't be guaranteed.

[Muddy Boots]

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Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Almost Certain
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots

[Karl82]

Meet List:

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Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Almost Certain
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Karl82

[bayleaf]

If it's ok with all of you,I'd like to come along.I should be able to make it.

[Mesquite]

If it's ok with all of you,I'd like to come along.I should be able to make it.

Be glad to have you along Bayleaf :cool:

Just add yourself to the list :)

[Wayland]

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udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Karl82
Bayleaf

Job Done.

[Lupin Rider]

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Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Karl82
Bayleaf


My pal added.

[Ozzy]

Hello all!

Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Ozzy from Warwickshire. I stumbled across this site and the midland meet threads here after a bit of a search. I had a look at the photos from a recent meet and it looks great fun.

I may be younger than some (I'm 31) but in the last 18 months I've really had a renewed interest and love for being outdoors camping/hiking/fishing etc. As a kid I was always out in the woods making "bases" and learning basic bushcraft skills I suppose. I went through the cubs, scouts and Army cadets but as may be the case for many I drifted away from it all a bit into my late teens and twenties.

Lately I've been spending more time outside and invested in some good outdoor/survival kit which I'm constantly adding to. I don't get out into the woods enough and i don't know anyone who shares these interests and doing it totally alone isn't always the best fun and I have no one to learn from apart from my own experiences and research. I would really like to come to one of these meets if I am welcome? I have most things necessary to see me through a few days in the woods (means of shelter, suitable clothing, tools and cook set etc) and I respect nature and believe I am a sensible/conscientious person. Littering and being disrespectful to others is not something I tolerate!

the only trouble I would have is committing to meets a long time in advance due to the nature of my work where I may be expected to turn up to a job at short notice. If I can make it I would be really interested in coming along this month before it starts getting too cold and maybe out of my depth. It would be a good opportunity to find out what additional kit may be required heading into the colder months and to meet some new people and hopefully gain some experience.

Please let me know what I need to do to join the group as it were. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have for me!

Thanks everyone,

Ozzy

[Mesquite]

First of all hello and welcome to the forum Ozzy :)


Please let me know what I need to do to join the group as it were. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have for me!

Apart from the most secret and arcane iniation rites that you will have to perform under a moonlit night :evilangel: not lot :lmao:

There's several newbies who have their name down to attend this meet so you won't be alone during the iniation :rolleyes: We're a friendly bunch and you'll be made to feel welcome.

Just read the rules and add your name to the list. If you need to know anything else feel free to ask away :)

Edit: Bringing plenty of nice beverages of an alcoholic nature to share is an extremely good way of being made extremely welcome :D

[Elines]

Hi Ozzy great if you can make it for September but if real life gets in the way then that is just Sod's law kicking in.

As regards colder months you could always come along for a day visit just to see how people vary in their set up - you will probably end up totally confused but you shoud be able to see what adaptations you may need to make to your existing stuff to be able to get along comfortably when the weather is colder and damper. (A key feature is to be able to delude yourself on that point - I have achieved a black belt in delusion and am aiming for my first Dan (!))

[Wayland]

Ozzy. You sound like our kind of guy so I hope you can make it.

Article on getting involved (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=250-What-are-you-waiting-for-Get-involved.)

[Lupin Rider]

Bit of a tangent, but if i bring a reel of bowstring and a reel of serving is anyone going able to show me (name your tipple in advance) how to make a bow string and to wip the ends into loops?

Despite its inherent wonkyness im rather proud of the father and son bow that george talked me thru at the moot, i'd like to be able to make a bow string that fits and then i can repeat to make another in the future.

[Wayland]

I think I could bring some books along and work it out.

[MartinK9]

Have a great time one and all, I don't think I'll be back from Cornwall in time (10 days in the lavvu :red: ).

[Mesquite]

Have a great time one and all, I don't think I'll be back from Cornwall in time (10 days in the lavvu :red: ).

Ahh that'll be a shame Martin.

Hope you have a good time with your dad though :)

[PeterH]

Depends what kind of a string you want, I can happily bring along our string jig and knock you out recurve strings but they may not suit. I can also have a look for some Flemish twist instructions if no one else volunteers.

[MartinK9]

Ahh that'll be a shame Martin.

Hope you have a good time with your dad though :)

Cheers Steve.

I think I can get all the kit in the car. :lmao:

[Wayland]

Depends what kind of a string you want, I can happily bring along our string jig and knock you out recurve strings but they may not suit. I can also have a look for some Flemish twist instructions if no one else volunteers.

Sounds like you're a better man for the job. I'm a bit rusty since my coaching days.

[Mesquite]

Cheers Steve.

I think I can get all the kit in the car. :lmao:

Kit won't be any problem Martin... it's whether there'll be any room for your dad once it's all in :rolleyes:

[Ozzy]

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Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Karl82
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)


Thanks for the welcome Mesquite, Elines and Wayland! :) Glad to know if I make it to this one I won't have to face initiation alone :D you say under moonlight?....I'm hoping for it to be overcast then! ;)

Thankfully I'm already about a blue belt in delusion I'd say, these skills really come in handy when working out the reasons why I haven't caught anything when night fishing!

Really hope I can make it along, thanks for what already feels like a very warm welcome guys. Now to carefully plan what kit to bring, so as to not completely embarrass myself on my first outing with you guys! :p I'm more tempted to bring a tent than tarp for this one as I don't have a hammock or bivi bag just yet (which I think going forwards in the future may be my prefered option to save weight).

Really looking forward to see what kit you guys take out and to practicing and learning a few new tricks :)

Ozzy

[freedom]

corum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Karl82
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil

[Wayland]

As a general guide, Don't get too hung up on how you think we'll look at your gear.

I certainly don't travel light to meet ups, I've usually got enough kit for a small army.

Make sure you have comfortable sleeping kit and shelter, a tent is absolutely fine. Bring a chair for sitting around the fire in the evening (Everyone misses that one first time round)

Other than that you just need some food, comfortable clobber to stand up in and anything you want to mess around with over the weekend.

As Nesmuk says, "We don't go to the woods to rough it."

If there's anything particular you need help with just ask, everyone is really willing to help or point you towards someone who can.

[decorum]

Now to carefully plan what kit to bring, so as to not completely embarrass myself on my first outing with you guys! :p

Bring what you're happy and comfortable using :cool: .




I'm more tempted to bring a tent than tarp for this one as I don't have a hammock or bivi bag just yet (which I think going forwards in the future may be my prefered option to save weight).

On the ground, with or without a tent, or between trees ~ it's all cool :cool: . As mentioned above, comfort is key to a good night's kip and you should utilise what use what you're happy using ;).

One of the upsides of Meets is that you can pitch your tent and then sleeping under a tarp ~ if you find that you don't like being under a tarp, get up and get into the tent.

[Andy2112]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Karl82
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)

[Muddy Boots]

Nice one Andy.

[TinkyPete]

Good to see you back Andy and welcome to all the new guys and lets have some fun :)

[beamdune]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Karl82
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune

[Mesquite]

I've been asked by Lupin Rider if I'd demonstrate how to carve a netting needle as he missed out on my class at the moot.

He also asked if I could demonstrate net making as well. The net needle is fine but my net making skills are a bit weak so that bit will be interesting :rolleyes:

Anyway would anyone else be interested joining us in carving some netting needles as it's a good skill to have and teaches some good knife handling techniques.

[PeterH]

Yes please Mesquite

[Lupin Rider]

Peterh and wayland thank you for the offer but i know so little about bows and archery i dont know how to answer the question as to what sort of string.

I presumed they were all the same?

I got given a archery starter kit for xmas one year with a but target and a beginner recurve with a couple of strings. Ive never had lessons but plan to get in to it. Bodging the bow i quite enjoyed.

[Lupin Rider]

Steve what do i need wood shaped wise for the net needle?

[Mesquite]

Steve what do i need wood shaped wise for the net needle?

Don't worry about that John. I'm sure we'll find something suitable on site :)

[Wayland]

I'll try to remember to bring the net I'm making by an alternative method too.

[Karl82]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune

removed my name as im double booked this weekend hopefully ill make the next one.

[PeterH]

Peterh and wayland thank you for the offer but i know so little about bows and archery i dont know how to answer the question as to what sort of string.

I presumed they were all the same?

I got given a archery starter kit for xmas one year with a but target and a beginner recurve with a couple of strings. Ive never had lessons but plan to get in to it. Bodging the bow i quite enjoyed.

The things is that I don't want to break your bow by putting on a string with too little stretch.

There are several different materials used to make the actual string, I have plenty of Dacron which would suit a beginners recurve for example and several different fast flight/ dyneema which suit competition recurves. Softer longbow etc strings can be linen (or maybe Dacron) using a Flemish twist or endless loop, not having one I have never actually made one but I am sure between us all we can work from some books.

My son shoots for the darkside (compound or wheely bow) and it just is not worth the risk of making strings and cables for those unless you are expert with specialist kit, we buy them and have them fitted!

Servings are similar on them all and I have a selection of soft twist, diamondback etc serving threads and tools.

[Andy2112]

Nice one Andy.


Good to see you back Andy and welcome to all the new guys and lets have some fun :)

Thanks lads, i'm tbc though, as it all depends on how the wife is on the day. If i can't make it i'll try and pop over for the day.

[Lupin Rider]

The things is that I don't want to break your bow by putting on a string with too little stretch.

There are several different materials used to make the actual string, I have plenty of Dacron which would suit a beginners recurve for example and several different fast flight/ dyneema which suit competition recurves. Softer longbow etc strings can be linen (or maybe Dacron) using a Flemish twist or endless loop, not having one I have never actually made one but I am sure between us all we can work from some books.

My son shoots for the darkside (compound or wheely bow) and it just is not worth the risk of making strings and cables for those unless you are expert with specialist kit, we buy them and have them fitted!

Servings are similar on them all and I have a selection of soft twist, diamondback etc serving threads and tools.

Ah i understand now. I ordered a few days back a reel of string and some serving thread from bow sports.

I dont mind too much if the bow breaks, its the first of many. It will no doubt break some time as it was tillered by myself with one eye closed. (ask mr fenna he was stood next to me!)

[cvtwoodlife]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife

[John Fenna]

Ah i understand now. I ordered a few days back a reel of string and some serving thread from bow sports.

I dont mind too much if the bow breaks, its the first of many. It will no doubt break some time as it was tillered by myself with one eye closed. (ask mr fenna he was stood next to me!)
Tis all true - the man is no liar ... a lousy shot perhaps - but no liar! :D

[stoked_uk]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk

Hi,
Just to introduce myself, I'm pretty much the same as what Ozzy mentioned previously in that Im interested in meeting like minded folk locally who are interested in bushcraft. Im very new to it although I am a very outdoors person and like to try new things. I will write a proper introduction in another thread but just to say I'd look forward to meeting you all!
Thanks

[Elines]

I'm sure you'll realliy enjoy it. I was ina similar position a few years ago - near enough to remember it well - and I've found everyone really helpful - if you take the line that no question is too dumb you won't go wrong. I still have a long way to go but have learned no end of useful stuff from going to meets - qute apart from having a great time!

[Karl82]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82

i can make it now :)

[Laurentius]

There is a remote possibility that I might uncloak my anonymity and put in an appearance if I don't have anything more pressing on the occasion.

It has to be said however that I have no great competence in the usual rules of social engagement being one of life's born loners, I can't say I have much competence in what is conventionally described as "bushcraft either" perhaps someone can show me how to put a decent edge on my axe :)

[Priam]

Me plus a friend added to the list.


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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest - non BCUK friend (again TBC)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82

[Wayland]

There is a remote possibility that I might uncloak my anonymity and put in an appearance if I don't have anything more pressing on the occasion.

It has to be said however that I have no great competence in the usual rules of social engagement being one of life's born loners, I can't say I have much competence in what is conventionally described as "bushcraft either" perhaps someone can show me how to put a decent edge on my axe :)

Don't worry mate, we're all oddballs at heart.

I'm sure someone will be able to help you with your axe too.

[TurboGirl]

Ooooh are we too late to add ourselves to this? I'm a real noob to the forum, found you lovelies through HammockForum and am soooo excited to find a local meet- freinds wedding *deleted*!!

I'm hoping to come along with my 9yr old, if we can find 'triangle trees' we'll hang under the same canopy- he's a good lad, goes shooting with dad and we've hammocked in the local woods a coupla times. Just a bit at the vagueries of HWMBO for permission at the last minute... unless you're at the site limit yet?!

Anyone got any sage words ref younglings on a meet? Or can point out a thread ref meet responsibilities for noobs- i was wondering if we bear-in-the-woods with a spade etc! I have read post#1:)

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest - non BCUK friend (again TBC)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son

[decorum]

Ooooh are we too late to add ourselves to this?

Nope, not too late at all :cool: .


I'm a real noob to the forum, found you lovelies through HammockForum and am soooo excited to find a local meet

Keep an eye out for the Northwood Meets as well~ nice site and a good crowd. There'll be a thread in the Local Meet-ups sub forum.



I'm hoping to come along with my 9yr old, if we can find 'triangle trees' we'll hang under the same canopy- he's a good lad, goes shooting with dad and we've hammocked in the local woods a coupla times. Just a bit at the vagueries of HWMBO for permission at the last minute... unless you're at the site limit yet?!


It's a Scout Campsite, so it's child friendly :cool: and I'm sure we can shoe-horn a few more in after you :D .


Anyone got any sage words ref younglings on a meet? Or can point out a thread ref meet responsibilities for noobs

I'm not too sure what you mean by the bit above ~ Have a gander at Cobweb's thread 'Bushcraft Ettiquette (Resurrected)' (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27365&p=361725#post361725) ~ which contains Wayland's post on sharps safety and also a link to his/the original 'Bushcraft Etiquette' thread. The other thing to mind is the part of post #01 of this thread which says registered members are responsible for themselves and also responsible for any non-member they bing along.

Please feel free to ask for any clarification(s) ~ it's always better to ask :cool: .



i was wondering if we bear-in-the-woods with a spade etc! I have read post#1:)


There are a couple of toilet blocks on site ~ so no need for doing as a bear in the woods :cool: .

I'd definately keep an eye open for a post #01 edit towards the end of the week though ;)

[FruitBatInShades]

I'm in Lee Davies :)

[decorum]

I'm in Lee Davies :)

:lmao:Is that a 'I'd like to come along, my real name's Lee Davies' or 'Please send for help. I'm being held captive in Lee Davies'? :lmao:



If I'm right, you've been to the site already ~ with cyclingrelf, back before the current incarnation of Rough Close Meets.

[Bodge]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest - non BCUK friend (again TBC)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)

[decorum]

Just a quick heads up for an announcement to be made at the end of the week. Nothing major or amazing and nothing to be concerned about ~ but attendees will need to be aware of an important change in plans which I'll be editing into post #01 at some point over this coming weekend.



Time for a bit of a tidy and to put a name back in.

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decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades

[Priam]

I've been asked by Lupin Rider if I'd demonstrate how to carve a netting needle as he missed out on my class at the moot.

He also asked if I could demonstrate net making as well. The net needle is fine but my net making skills are a bit weak so that bit will be interesting :rolleyes:

Anyway would anyone else be interested joining us in carving some netting needles as it's a good skill to have and teaches some good knife handling techniques.

Mesquite, I will be up for that!

[DavidM]

Hi All,

Just by way of introduction, I'm Dave and will be attending with Lupin Rider (I'm his +1!).

Looking forward to the meet!

[Mesquite]

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum :)

It'll be good to see you again :cool:

[Cliv]

Meet List:

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decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv

[sasquatch]

Meet List:

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decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv

Tidied up, no Joseph this meet, just me...

[Laurentius]

Don't worry mate, we're all oddballs at heart.

I'm sure someone will be able to help you with your axe too.

Ok then, though I am not sure how I officially add my name to the list. I have never really properly introduced myself anyway, I wouldn't call myself a "bushcrafter" I am someone who camps usually as a means to an end, because I enjoy being out of doors, mostly alone or in the company of one other, taking in the sensory experiences of nature that can never be fully reproduced by photography, though I do have a go at it. Please though don't laugh at my little chopper :)

[Mesquite]

Ok then, though I am not sure how I officially add my name to the list. I have never really properly introduced myself anyway, I wouldn't call myself a "bushcrafter" I am someone who camps usually as a means to an end, because I enjoy being out of doors, mostly alone or in the company of one other, taking in the sensory experiences of nature that can never be fully reproduced by photography, though I do have a go at it. Please though don't laugh at my little chopper :)

Done for you:)

Meet List:

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decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv
Laurentius

[TurboGirl]

Ohhh, HWMBO is making noises about coming too possibly so I've added him on :)

Meet List:

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decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son (possibly HWMBO TBC :)
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv
Laurentius

[Elines]

Steve - can I be in the net needle class/workshop please

[TurboGirl]

I've got a coupla questions which I haven'r answered through post #1 or the general etiquette guideliness (apologies if some breach propriety, am noob to group/ forum camping)...

1. should we bring tools to help with your planned maintainence and if so, what?
2. is the naughty corner for general loud, lewd and drunken behaviour? Is there anything frowned on especially? (at least I'll know where to find HWMBO...!)
3. If I can get the chainsaw out can I bring a swedish candle to try? Might there be trunks there if c/saws are allowed- I know I only have 1 suitable trunk...
4. Got a calor bottle fire but presume this will be surplus to the main fire... should I bring with wood in case and leave in vehicle?
5. is the vehicle park a goodly walk from the camp?

Thank you, folk :) Best go get on with that underquilt now :) I'm presuming there'll be about 50% swingers and can't WAIT to not be a loner for a change!! Very much looking forward to meeting any woodwomen going =)

[decorum]

A few changes to the set up :o ~ all the information below has been edited into post~01.


WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED.

In the pic below, the virtual 'campfire' placement pin marks the approximate position of the bottom corner of PC11. The BLUE line marks the approximate route of the track which leads to the main access point to the pitch.

I have put a couple of extra details onto the map ~ toilets, water etc and I'm leaving both RED and BLUE routes on for reference .

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6158011139_6e7dd0697a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6158011139/)

There will be one or more workshops available at this Meet.

Information of what/where/when etc and spaces/places on them will be made available at a meeting (aka Morning Prayers) to be held at 09.30 on Saturday Morning ~ attenence of Morning Prayers is in no way mandatory.

Please note that the 'Carve a Netting Needle' workshop is now full.

[decorum]

I've got a coupla questions which I haven'r answered through post #1 or the general etiquette guideliness (apologies if some breach propriety, am noob to group/ forum camping)...


Always better to ask :cool: ~ especially as there are a few changes afoot.



1. should we bring tools to help with your planned maintainence and if so, what?

You just need to bring tools to get your own camp chores sorted. There's a bit of site _stuff_ going on at the moment, so wood that still has roots attached to it needs to be left alone (whether it's dead or alive). We'll cover it in a bit more depth at Morning Prayers (see post #01).



2. is the naughty corner for general loud, lewd and drunken behaviour? Is there anything frowned on especially? (at least I'll know where to find HWMBO...!)

A bit ~ but not excessively so. Acceptable behaviour is generally covered by


Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited! Please don't walk through another groups pitch whilst drinking alcohol and/or smoking.
Please keep ‘colourful language’ reasonable and to a reasonable volume


which is in the Helpful Info section of post #01.


If you're in doubt, tone it down and watch what the regulars do ~ they know the score.

Although the pitch is ours to make use of, it's a scout site and the little beggars do have a habit of, every-so-often, popping up here and there ~ and, if they see 'stuff' going on, they do tell their leaders. Ask, at the Meet, about ripping the heads off of invisible rabbits ;) .

Again, if in doubt, just ask yourself whether it might annoy an axe and knife weilding neighbour :lmao:
.


3. If I can get the chainsaw out can I bring a swedish candle to try? Might there be trunks there if c/saws are allowed- I know I only have 1 suitable trunk...

You can make and bring a nurding ~ you won't be able to fire up a chain saw on site and doing so will elicit a negative reaction and endanger our ability to hold Meets on the site.



4. Got a calor bottle fire but presume this will be surplus to the main fire... should I bring with wood in case and leave in vehicle?

If you wish to cook on a wood/charcoal fire, then you need to have a way to have it raised and contained ~ much of the site is mulch and it can hold a smoulder under ground for a good time.

There will be at leat one communal type fire. All are welcome to join the circle(s), offerings of a chunk or two of wood tend to be greatfully received ;) .



5. is the vehicle park a goodly walk from the camp?


We can (generally) drop kit off at the car park attached to the field adjacent to PC11. This car park is for the use of those using the cabin/field and there will be a group on it this weekend. So it's a case of check for space, ask whether it's okay to drop kit off and, if all goes well, return the vehicle to The Campers Car Park.



Thank you, folk :) Best go get on with that underquilt now :) I'm presuming there'll be about 50% swingers and can't WAIT to not be a loner for a change!! Very much looking forward to meeting any woodwomen going =)

There will be a fair chunk of tree huggers on the pitch :cool: .

[Mesquite]

Very much looking forward to meeting any woodwomen going =)

Looking at the list there's at least one possibly two women besides yourself coming to the meet :)


There will be at leat one communal type fire. All are welcome to join the circle(s), offerings of a chunk or two of wood tend to be greatfully received ;) ...

I usually play host to a fair few folks around my fire... whilst we all enjoy having a few drinks of an evening :rolleyes: it's usually never to excess so it tends to be the not so naughty corner :rofl:

Feel free to bring your chair and join us at any time and if you wish to cook bring your pots and pans :). As Decorum said a contribution of wood will be gratefully received :D

[TurboGirl]

Much gratitude :) Its a big help and will ease our transition into slightly-beyond-noobs :) Looking forward to meeting you kind folk!

[decorum]

... Its a big help and will ease our transition into slightly-beyond-noobs :)

No worries, we've all been there ;) .

[decorum]

In case anyone's missed it, Google Earth is working in some older arial pics ~ some older arial pics are quite recent :rolleyes: . Coventry's alternative arial pics are from 1945 ~ the misalignment of the over-lay on the old pic is nothing to do with me; Google hasn't been wholey accurate in its matching up of old and new :( .


Anyway, the pic below is from the year prior to Rough Close coming into Scoutings possession ~ and yes, it was predominently scrubland with nothing much above head height :yikes::camping:


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6159744297_b8bd859be2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6159744297/)

[Laurentius]

presumably why it is called "rough close"

[Karl82]

Rough Close is the name of the woods/scout camp.

[decorum]

presumably why it is called "rough close"

The origin of the name is lost :dunno: , but it's been known as Rough Close for the past few centuries. At one time, along with most of the surrounding area, it was part of the Forest of Arden and it's definately classed as ancient/semi-ancient replanted woodland. My comment of 'nothing much above head height' might have been a bit misleading :sad6: .

[decorum]

As with many/most of our previous Meets, this Meet is open to Sales/Trades/swaps.
As ever, forum rules for sales/swaps/trades apply. The forum rules governing/guiding sales/swaps/trades are extended to cover scouting and the site ~ and, other than where I am a vested party, also extended to myself.


It is easier all round if we set a time and place to do swaps/trades/sales ~ we'll let you know when and where at Saturday Morning Prayers :cool:


Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends

[John Fenna]

As with many/most of our previous Meets, this Meet is open to Sales/Trades/swaps.
As ever, forum rules for sales/swaps/trades apply. The forum rules governing/guiding sales/swaps/trades are extended to cover scouting and the site ~ and, other than where I am a vested party, also extended to myself.


It is easier all round if we set a time and place to do swaps/trades/sales ~ we'll let you know when and where at Saturday Morning Prayers :cool:


Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends
Everthing from leather pouches to a canvas "comando" style rucksack - could well be an antique! - via boots and clothing :)
About 100 litres worth of gear!
I am all packed and ready to roll - c'mon friday!

[decorum]

canvas "comando" style rucksack - could well be an antique! -


Sooo, you've had it from new then? :p :nana::rofl:

[John Fenna]

Sooo, you've had it from new then? :p :nana::rofl:
I knew that was coming.....

[TinkyPete]

It is easier all round if we set a time and place to do swaps/trades/sales ~ we'll let you know when and where at Saturday Morning Prayers


Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends
TinkyPete ~ a few bits and bots too :)

[TurboGirl]

Is saturday morning prayers a eupherism or actual prayers? Is rough close a religeous meet? And is there a primary denomination or more importantly, denominations or faiths that you would prefer did not attend? Just wanted to check I'm not misunderstanding, I love to see/ be with folk with faith but would it make regulars feel uncomfortable if I didn't join prayers....

[Spikey DaPikey]

No praying needed!

It's just a name for the morning get together :D

[sasquatch]

Is saturday morning prayers a eupherism or actual prayers? Is rough close a religeous meet? And is there a primary denomination or more importantly, denominations or faiths that you would prefer did not attend? Just wanted to check I'm not misunderstanding, I love to see/ be with folk with faith but would it make regulars feel uncomfortable if I didn't join prayers....

Far from religious. It is getting a bit confusing though and I've been going regularly for over two years! Just turn up and do your thing within the rules and everything will be grand. It isn't as rule intense as it looks on here, Phil's just covering everything just in case as is the norm thesedays. No need to even turn up for the morning briefing if you fancy a lie in. Don't read too much into this, it'll be a relaxing weekend in the woods!

[Twodogs]

Lets hope so , See you all Saturday morning.
Twodogs

[sasquatch]

I might be bringing my waterstones in Cliff, if you have any knives or straight razors that need sharpening bring them along...

[MartinK9]

Back early from Cornwall so I'll be there. :)

Meet List:

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decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son (possibly HWMBO TBC
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv
Laurentius
MartinK9


Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends
TinkyPete ~ a few bits and bots too
MartinK9 - woodlores

[decorum]

Is saturday morning prayers a eupherism or actual prayers?

It's just a euphemism, like 'The Naughty Corner' it's a term that has been grabbed from (I believe) the BcUK Moot.



It is getting a bit confusing though and I've been going regularly for over two years!

Yup, can't disagree :o . It's the late inclusion of the workshops which is causing the issue ~ that and we haven't got prior experience of working through the issues to make it seem organised :o .



It isn't as rule intense as it looks on here, Phil's just covering everything just in case as is the norm thesedays.

Again, as Chad says, it's a relaxing weekend in the woods and, in part, I'm butt covering :lmao: :o ~ unfortunately some of the guidelines/rules have needed inclusion due to Meet attendees 'forgetting' that they're not on site alone and can't just do what they want :( .

[Twodogs]

Meet List:

By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet.

decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son (possibly HWMBO TBC
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv
Laurentius
MartinK9


Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends
TinkyPete ~ a few bits and bots too
MartinK9 - woodlores
Twodogs - woodland edge fire box

[TurboGirl]

Thanks for the clarification guys, most reassuring =) Have got 2 working prototypes of underquilts and a backup tent so am reaaaalllllly looking forward to it!

Whats the score with 'workshops' then? Announced at the saturday morning meetup to take bookings or are they much more informal than that, just kinda drop in round a fire type things?

Apologies for the millions of questions but I wanna be a welcome member rather than a pain in the **** liability to BCUK, you deserve as much consideration as uz noobs can give with all the help n support you give us.... much gratitude!

[decorum]

Thanks for the clarification guys, most reassuring =)

No worries, they're good questions and they're helping me get my head around ideas for future Meets :cool: .



Whats the score with 'workshops' then? Announced at the saturday morning meetup to take bookings or are they much more informal than that, just kinda drop in round a fire type things?

A little over a week ago it was decided to do scheduled rather than the more usual impromptu workshops and we haven't had time to get the ins-and-outs properly sorted :o ~ the Old Hands (members of the social group*) have been invited to a meeting on the Friday evening and, at this meeting, we'll be sorting out the what/when/where/how many in a session etc details then.

The Saturday morning meeting (Morning Prayers) is to let everyone know what was decided ~ plus a few other bits and pieces of info ~ so the workshops will be announced at the meeting and, depending upon the Old Hands decisions of Friday eve, spaces will either be made as a workshop is announced or after the Morning Prayers have finished and people will be pointed in the direction of each person they need to see to get a space on a workshop.


There won't be a mad mass of workshops ~ I just want to set a format for dealing with this which will need a minimum of tweaking as we go along ;) whilst attempting to not cause too much of an excess of confusion :o :lmao:.


I've no doubt that there'll also be the usual on the spot/impromtu workshops going on as well.



Have got 2 working prototypes of underquilts and a backup tent so am reaaaalllllly looking forward to it!

:27:
Shh! you'll end up doing a show and tell ;) .



Apologies for the millions of questions but I wanna be a welcome member rather than a pain in the **** liability to BCUK, you deserve as much consideration as uz noobs can give with all the help n support you give us.... much gratitude!

No worries ~ asking questions helps to align thoughts and aids forward momentum :cool: .


* I must remember to PM Martin :p .

[Karl82]

i will be bringing my flint and steel and bow drill traditional fire kits.

[woodland scout]

Please put me on the list phil have not workout how to yet. I will get there .Thanks Woodland Scout Paul .


PS Steve .I have your rope and Figure 9 Carabiner you left it behind ,found it Tuesday. I think its off the shute.

[Wayland]

Meet List:

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decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son (possibly HWMBO TBC
Bodge and Adam (possibly swmbo tbc)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv
Laurentius
MartinK9
Woodland Scout


Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends
TinkyPete ~ a few bits and bots too
MartinK9 - woodlores
Twodogs - woodland edge fire box

http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/Job_Done.gif and the Fig 9 might be mine.

[Mesquite]

Job done and the Fig 9 might be mine.

Definitely not mine, though I think I'm down a green 10mm purlon rope

[decorum]

Definitely not mine, though I think I'm down a green 10mm purlon rope

You're definitely one bungee amiss :p .

[freedom]

sorry guy cannot make this weekend, due to work.
cheers
phil

[decorum]

sorry guy cannot make this weekend

Thanks for letting us know :cool: ~ list amended.


Meet List:

By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet.

decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee poss +1
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl +1 (poss +2 TBC)
Bodge +1 (poss +2 TBC)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv
Laurentius
MartinK9
Woodland Scout


Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends ... some temptations coming ;)
TinkyPete ~ a few bits and bots too
MartinK9 - woodlores
Twodogs - woodland edge fire box

[Mesquite]

You're definitely one bungee amiss :p .

:lmao:... that's an easy thing to do with the amount I have for my chute :rolleyes:

Just spoke to my mate Sean.. he's not having much luck with getting to another meet :( He's got roofing problems with his valleys and has to sort it out asap so he's had to cry off.

Meet List:

By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet.
decorum
Mesquite
udamiano
Wayland and Debs
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 (TBC)
Sasquatch
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + 1
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee poss +1
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl +1 (poss +2 TBC)
Bodge +1 (poss +2 TBC)
FruitBatInShades
Cliv
Laurentius
MartinK9
Woodland Scout

Sales/Swaps/Trades:

John Fenna ~ probably too much to list efficently (hide your funds)
decorum ~ a few odds and ends ... some temptations coming
TinkyPete ~ a few bits and bots too
MartinK9 - woodlores
Twodogs - woodland edge fire box

[decorum]

:lmao:... that's an easy thing to do with the amount I have for my chute :rolleyes:

Tell you what, I'll swap you your bungee and 30(ish) small squares of veg-tan leather for a charcoal tenner ;) .


Just spoke to my mate Sean.. he's not having much luck with getting to another meet :( He's got roofing problems with his valleys and has to sort it out asap so he's had to cry off.

It can get like that :o ~ real life does have a habit of beggaring plans.

[Mesquite]

Tell you what, I'll swap you your bungee and 30(ish) small squares of veg-tan leather for a charcoal tenner ;) ...

You want a charcoal tenner do you :rolleyes:

[decorum]

You want a charcoal tenner do you :rolleyes:

I thought, as we both forgot a fortnight ago, to remind you to make sure that you put a bit extra in your wallet :lmao: .


Mind you, one or two of the bits I'll have up for grabs might leave you cursing me :rofl: (and that's without any jokes told :nana: ).

[Mesquite]

I thought, as we both forgot a fortnight ago, to remind you to make sure that you put a bit extra in your wallet :lmao: .


Mind you, one or two of the bits I'll have up for grabs might leave you cursing me :rofl: (and that's without any jokes told :nana: ).

Ahhhh... what you actually want is a tenner for charcoal... not a charcoal tenner.

The look on your face were I to give you a tenner that had been reduced to charcoal would have been worth the money :lmao:

I shall be bringing some extra dosh with me... for your payment and if any any goodies catch my eye :D

[decorum]

... a tenner that had been reduced to charcoal would have been worth the money :lmao:


Ahh, but that would have made it a charcoaled tenner :p .



I shall be bringing some extra dosh with me... for your payment and if any any goodies catch my eye :D


:camping: :borgsmile :dancer:

[decorum]

Just in case it's been missed/forgotten ...


WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED


WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED


You may have missed it, just a last minute heads-up/reminder that we are now booked to pitch PC11 and not the Leader Training ~ there will be another group using Leader Training and they will know that something is amiss.

[decorum]

Yup, that stands out enough to be seen by anyone scrolling through the thread :o :lmao:

[MJM1]

Just in case it's been missed/forgotten ...


WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED


WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED

WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED


WE WILL NOW BE ON PC11 AND NOT ON LEADER TRAINING AS PREVIOUSLY STATED


You may have missed it, just a last minute heads-up/reminder that we are now booked to pitch PC11 and not the Leader Training ~ there will be another group using Leader Training and they will know that something is amiss.




So are we on PC11 now? :)

Looks like being a Saturday morning arrival for me now, got to fix the wife's car today :(

[Twodogs]

Im out of this one ,,,not well :(

see you all next time
Twodogs

[MJM1]

Sorry to hear that Cliff, hopefully see you at Northwood next month.

Mike.

[addo]

Have a good time all, I'm getting a bit of "Meet withdrawal syndrome"
Hope to get down to one or the other before the year is out.

[sasquatch]

You'll be missed Cliff. Paul- I was wondering when you'd have a chance to get to one again. How's the fam doing?

[Laurentius]

Looks like I may not make it after all, too busy this evening, might show me face tomorrow if I can get myself sorted.

[DavidM]

Thanks Everyone for a great weekend - I learnt a lot and am really pleased with my spoon!:)

[stoked_uk]

Thank you to everyone for making me feel welcome, I learnt a lot and now have my very own hand made spoon to cook my dinner with! :)

[sasquatch]

Thanks Phil for putting this on. It was great to see new faces and always a pleasure to see the familiar ones again. Thanks everybody!

[Priam]

Thanks to everyone for a good meet!

Priam.

[MartinK9]

Many thanks again to Phil for organising.

Lots done this weekend,

Wild food/ Shroom walk.

Net needle making session.

Fire by flint and steel session.

Hammock Set up demo.

I was assisted in burning in a load of Fire bow sets for an upcoming demo:


Chad burning in some Ivy:

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3474/bowdrillchad.jpg

Chad Hand Drill:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/6683/handdrillchad.jpg

Laurence:

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/2218/bowdrilllaurance2.jpg

We managed to get 2 new Twisted Fire starters:

Lee:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5920/bowdrilllee1.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7587/bowdrilllee3.jpg

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/2482/bowdrilllee5.jpg

Karl:

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5681/bowdrillkarl2.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6620/bowdrillkarl6.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2849/bowdrillkarl7.jpg

Great to see lots of new and old faces.

Thanks to all that made it. :)

[Twodogs]

good stuff ,,,,yarrrrrrrrrr

[Muddy Boots]

Mental note to self when doing the Fire Dance Of Happiness move away from the Paracord holding up Martin's Shelter.

Great meet guys thoroughly enjoyed it. Cheers Phill for organizing it.

[sasquatch]

Great pics Martin, thanks for sharing. The look on Lee's face says it all, congrats to him and Karl!

[udamiano]

Thanks to everyone involved, a pleasure to meet one and all.
hope everyone got home ok.

[Spikey DaPikey]

Was a fun meet, and i've found out chigger bites can take 24hrs to start to itch !!

[Wayland]

Great meet again Phil.

The mini workshops worked well.

I got chiggered again as well. http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/animal0017.gif

[Elines]

Yep - good weekend again and the sessions added a new element, giving an opportunity to learn even more stuff than usual (no pics as forgot my camera - and not yet worked out how to download pics from my camera)

[treadlightly]

Thanks to phil and everyone for a great weekend!

[Mesquite]

Great meet... had a really enjoyable time seeing old and new faces around the campfire :) Sadly no pics from me this time as I forgot to bring my camera :o

Thanks to Phil for facilitating it so well as usual and to Wayland for the use of his chute over the communal area :D

As Wayland said the mini workshops worked well and people seemed to enjoy them also. Hopefully they'll become a new addition to future meets, fingers crossed.

As for chiggers... so far just 2 bites but time will tell

[udamiano]

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i473/woodsmanbushcraft/IMAG0118.jpg


Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Bisto

now that feel goooood :sleeping:

[Karl82]

thanks Phil for another great meet and thanks martin for taking the pics of our bow drill fire's.

[TinkyPete]

Thanks Phil for another great meet. Good to see old and new faces

[Lupin Rider]

So im covered in bites. Must be about 50 of the itchy buggers. So what does a chigger bite look like?

[Cliv]

Looks like everyone had a really good time, sorry to have missed it

[Lupin Rider]

So im covered in bites. Must be about 50 of the itchy buggers. So what does a chigger bite look like?

It looks like i've had a transplant from a prize ram!

[udamiano]

Here you go...a picture of the nasty little buggers,

Trombidium_holosericeum_2_Luc_ Viatour.jpg



(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Trombidium_holosericeum_2_Luc_ Viatour.jpg)

[TurboGirl]

Awww guys, we had the most excellent time, thank you, everyone, soooo much for your wonderful reception of the noobs! We've come away with so much inspiration, chuckled at so many good tales overheard at the fire, received much needed and very sensitivly given advice....and lovely momentos which will be used frequently and with fond memories of a first meet. I was glad the sun was smiling on the righteous today for you :)

Your informal workshops were brill, everyone had their own lil revelation moments 'shroom walking and fire starting. Thank you especially for the forebearance shown as I repeatedly performed my amazing spider-on-acid dance and song routine over your guyropes!

[TurboGirl]

Having a repeat try at uploading some pics :) Dratted Opera crashes every time I try *curses!*
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2270582758496&set=a.2229518331911.123555.106 6438695&type=1&theater
And still no luck :( More research required....

[addo]

Ha ha look at those happy faces! Looks like you all had a great time.

[MJM1]

Thanks everyone for a great meet.
Gary, I still owe you some cider, sorry, I only remembered once I got home and started unloading the car. :rolleyes:

[Wayland]

Don't sweat it mate, I'm not counting.

[decorum]

Thanks to all those old and new who made it up, down and across. Definately a good one ~ I think scheduled* workshops might become a feature; but not necessarily for each and every Meet.


I've no doubt that those who weren't able to make it will take advantage of future opportunities :cool: and the next RC Meet will be the TORM (http://www.reenactorsmarket.co.uk/) Meet from 11 to 13 November (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/calendar.php?month=11&year=2011&calendarid=3&s=).



* in addition to the spur of the moment ones :cool: .


... another great meet. Good to see old and new faces

Indeed :lmao: ...

http://www.mickleovermethodist.org.uk/images/scouts_be_prepared.jpg

http://yoursmiles.org/ksmile/metal/k0374.gif (http://yoursmiles.org/k-metal.php?page=4)

[TinkyPete]

BP and proud :)

[Priam]

A couple of Pictures i took over the weelend!

Priam.
75047505

[TurboGirl]

Lovely pics :) We've been suffering from erupting bites too so I've just posted my best medicinal masseage bar recipe on the medicinal/ bug bites thread at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79233&p=970008#post970008

Its really helping, as it does with most irritations/ chaffing etc :)

[decorum]

My sympathies go to those who've been chigger feasted ~ they got me a fortnight ago.



But they left me alone last weekend ~ woo-hoo!

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[udamiano]

My sympathies go to those who've been chigger feasted

and mine, I got horsefly'ed a month ago, and the itching nearly drove me insane. So far not found any from the weekend so :o

[Elines]

I didn't have my camera with me at the weekend and so couldn't take any pics (apart from those with my phone but can't work out how to download them yet, and I forget to use it anyway most of the time - a phone is for making phone calls - right?).

One of the workshops was run by Steve (Mesquite) on making a 'net needle'.

I attended and he showed some new knife carving techniques that I hadn't tried before. My efforts were pretty poor by everyone else's standards but at least this will give you some idea of what a net needle looks like

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(I didn't deliberately make the photo blurred but thinking about it is is probably just as well as ......)

I need to emphasise that Steve gave very clear instructions so all the wonky lines etc are all down to my (lack of) knife/carving skills

Steve also gave an impromptu demo on how to use a net needle to make nets. Too fiddly for me but was something that i liked to see being done.

So thanks again Steve.

[TurboGirl]

Another try at pictures...
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[TurboGirl]

OMG it worked!! I'll apologise now if I'm loading the thread too much or there's 4 copies of the same pic- I think my issue was using Opera browser...
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So thats the fly agaric from our wonderful 'shroom walk, highlight being watching young Wayland shinning down a ditch on an edible plucking mission :)
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And during the most interesting walk and talk- much gratitude to our esteemed teacher!
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I opened a thread on what I heard refered to as a star of david fire, but subsequently learned was the swedish candle- we brought one for saturday burning and were sooo impressed! Made not a mark :)

[udamiano]

Great photos Turbo Girl goodjob

[luckylee]

fantastic meet, has a great time.
Martyn thanks for the pics, and for the lesson on the bowdril, it was something i always wanted to achieve, and now i can tick that one of.
and thanks to Phil for organising it.
take care.
lee.

[John Fenna]

Thanks for a great time everyone!
I particularly enjoyed the fungi walk and the banter!
I reserve thanks to Decorum as when he met up with me at the trade show we both attended on Mon he interupted a long, deep conversation I was having with Ray Mears ...by sqeezing my bum!
Phil then went on to take over the conversation, grab autographs etc...and Ray found it necessary to run away from the bad jokes!
However Phil did return my ridgeline which I had left behind when I hastily broke camp ...so I guess he gets my thanks after all! :)
Cheers
to all!

[Bodge]

Me and Adam had a fantastic time as usual. Adam got chiggered again but I got off with 4 mozzi bites on my face and hand and a couple of midgie type bites behind my ear.
It is a small price to pay I explained to an itching Adam and he agreed and asked when the next meet is.
Thanks to everyone for a great meet.

[Priam]

Decorum "I've no doubt that those who weren't able to make it will take advantage of future opportunities :cool: and the next RC Meet will be the TORM Meet from 11 to 13 November"

Hi all, I would love to attend! When do you plan to start the sign up thread?

Priam.

PS What does TORM stand for??

[John Fenna]

"The Original Reenactors Market"
PS - I got one little bite on my chest....it hardly itched at all! :)