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woodspirits

04-09-2011, 21:42

hiya, :)

This meet we will be at lower end of north wood parking will be on CP3. or if the weather prevents this those who want to, can drop off their gear (see map link below) and return their car to CP1.

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!

• 18+............. £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 20+ 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 the gate code. We will vacate the site no later than 1300. 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 CP1 and the wood, and you need to unload or park your vehicle on CP2 or CP3, 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.

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

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

Steve

woodspirits

04-09-2011, 21:43

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nolightweight

04-09-2011, 21:46

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Nice one, Steve. Yarr...:)

sasquatch

05-09-2011, 08:47

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Cheers Steve!

Priam

05-09-2011, 09:16

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MartinK9

05-09-2011, 09:36

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5. MartinK9

Excellent News. :)

Tank

05-09-2011, 10:02

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Karl82

05-09-2011, 10:15

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5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7.Karl82

cowboy

05-09-2011, 10:42

MJM1

05-09-2011, 18:59

Cliv

05-09-2011, 19:29

PREPER

07-09-2011, 22:33

outdoory

19-09-2011, 13:31

Andy T

19-09-2011, 14:52

jimbo75

21-09-2011, 19:42

Count us in!

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2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7.Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15.jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).

luckylee

21-09-2011, 19:52

woodspirits

21-09-2011, 21:06

nice one lee, is dean not coming this time?

steve

TinkyPete

21-09-2011, 23:28

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7.Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15.jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete

Andy2112

24-09-2011, 10:47

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nolightweight

24-09-2011, 13:31

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 (TBC)
20. JASON221

Twodogs

24-09-2011, 17:06

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 (TBC)
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs

woodspirits

24-09-2011, 22:03

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interesting twist on a paste andy... :D thanks neil

TurboGirl

27-09-2011, 10:18

Had such a great time on our noob 1st meet at Rough Close last weekend and folk were singing the praises of North Wood as an ancient grove and its meets so highly, just gots to put down for this one! I'm afraid we're all TBC depending on work- as used 4x4 traders, this is our best time of year :)

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 (TBC)
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)

woodspirits

27-09-2011, 21:04

SimonD

28-09-2011, 07:35

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 (TBC)
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD

i really can't wait to get back to the wood, i only missed one and it feels like forever!

woodspirits

28-09-2011, 20:11

welcome back simon :D are you sure its only 1 youve missed ? seems ages since we saw you last!

SimonD

29-09-2011, 14:12

yeah just the august meet steve. going out for a sneaky solo tomorrow as well, first time in a long time. just been sorting my kit out. i do love sorting my kit out :)

Andy2112

30-09-2011, 09:53

interesting twist on a paste andy... :D thanks neil

Lol, Steve, did it off my phone mate. Thanks Neil for sorting the list mate.

stoked_uk

05-10-2011, 01:14

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 (TBC)
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk

Andy2112

12-10-2011, 13:41

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.:D
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk

MartinK9

12-10-2011, 14:58

Nice one Andy, been way too long. :)

TinkyPete

12-10-2011, 18:17

Packed and ready for this meet.

Work has been manic as no time off since last RC meet not even a weekend, although I did get one Saturday off till I got called in :( so really looking forward to this one

Twodogs

12-10-2011, 18:46

Yarr Andy and Pete ,, happy days dudes

Tank

13-10-2011, 20:21

Looking forward to this meet. I will be bring some rabbits along to cook. I have got permission to demo a cooking pit/imu pit so if anyone wants to pop around to have a look you will be more than welcome to come around how things progress and have a taste once done.

SimonD

13-10-2011, 21:35

thats sounds awesome tank, i'd very interested in seeing that. would i be able to butcer one or two with you to practice??

Scrumpy

13-10-2011, 23:47

1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr

MartinK9

14-10-2011, 06:00

Nice one Alex, will be great to see you both there. :)

Twodogs

14-10-2011, 08:01

Nice one Alex it will be good to see you

Andy2112

14-10-2011, 09:30

Nice one Andy, been way too long. :)

Yarr Andy and Pete ,, happy days dudes

Martin, Cliff, thanks, been way too long since i seen you lot. The missus seems a bit better lately, oh, and she told me to go!!!! result.

Looking forward to this meet. I will be bring some rabbits along to cook. I have got permission to demo a cooking pit/imu pit so if anyone wants to pop around to have a look you will be more than welcome to come around how things progress and have a taste once done.

I'll have a butchers at that Tim.

Andy T

14-10-2011, 09:36

The missus seems a bit better lately, oh, and she told me to go!!!! ...........did she say it was ok to come back as well ???......:confused:

Tank

14-10-2011, 09:51

The missus seems a bit better lately, oh, and she told me to go!!!! ...........did she say it was ok to come back as well ???......:confused:

who would want him back!?

Andy2112

14-10-2011, 10:08

The missus seems a bit better lately, oh, and she told me to go!!!! ...........did she say it was ok to come back as well ???......:confused:

who would want him back!?

Thanks, lol, i don't eat much and are house trained, to a degree. So when you two want me to move in? :rolleyes:

woodspirits

14-10-2011, 21:18

thats sounds awesome tank, i'd very interested in seeing that. would i be able to butcer one or two with you to practice??

simon you worry me! remind me to pitch the other end of the wood :D

TinkyPete

14-10-2011, 21:25

I may be able to get some more rabbits as well going to be speaking to my supplier next week but not certain what state they will be in so we may be able to practice some skinning but not sure

cowboy

14-10-2011, 21:32

Hi guys, not long now hey! Can't wait!! I think I may be bringing the other half with me on this one too! it'll be her first ever meet and first time in the hammock, so really looking forward to her meeting all you gents and showing her what a great vibe you get at north wood..

Also just an idea, I noticed some member are takin the kids and thourght id ask what you all think about having a Halloween theam night on the saterday? Just an idea.. thort the kids would love it! Toffy apples, pumkin carving.. iv got to admit it'd be more for me than the kids... I love it!

SimonD

15-10-2011, 06:58

simon you worry me! remind me to pitch the other end of the wood :D

well it is halloween, and i'll have my big old zombie slayer with me. it does seem like the start of a horror film. maybe we should all be worried steve :)

seriously i just wanted to practice. i've only done a couple and that was in march so i want to make sure i still know what i'm doing.

woodland scout

16-10-2011, 13:53

nolightweight

16-10-2011, 14:09

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout

woodspirits

16-10-2011, 15:26

woodland scout, dont forget to let us know where you pitch in case we do some lopping. you were that tucked away last time nobody knew where you were! :D

steve

woodspirits

16-10-2011, 16:54

attendees, check out new sales swops thread in nw regulars :)

steve

jimbo75

16-10-2011, 18:54

How do I get onto nw regulars?

Scrumpy

16-10-2011, 21:40

Nice one Alex, will be great to see you both there. :)

Quite looking forward to this, been ages since I got a weekend off, now I have ALL weekends off!!!
Will be good to catch up with some old faces and meet some new.

woodspirits

16-10-2011, 21:56

How do I get onto nw regulars?

jimbo, drop me a pm bud

Quite looking forward to this, been ages since I got a weekend off, now I have ALL weekends off!!!
Will be good to catch up with some old faces and meet some new.

look forward to seing you alex :)

Tank

17-10-2011, 09:33

My brother and my mate may be coming along.

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3. Sasquatch + Joseph
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5. MartinK9
6. Tank (maybe +2)
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout

Davey569

18-10-2011, 18:38

I shall provisionally add my name for this one as I have the week off but Im pretty packed with a to-do list already.

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6. Tank (maybe +2)
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569

TinkyPete

18-10-2011, 20:42

Crib sheet is now done for the navigation lesson :) and so are the some of the handouts.

nolightweight

18-10-2011, 21:36

Crib sheet is now done for the navigation lesson :) and so are the some of the handouts.

Yarrrr... Nice one, Pete.

Totumpole

20-10-2011, 20:27

If I put my name down for the Saturday as provisional, when would I need to confirm by? Got a work party on the Friday, and judging by the last one I'm not sure I would be safe driving until Saturday afternoon.

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank (maybe +2)
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569
28. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)

woodspirits

20-10-2011, 21:43

hiya totempole, confirmation isnt mandatory, its just nice to keep tabs on expected campers :D lets hope you can make it.

woodspirits

21-10-2011, 20:03

list repaired :rolleyes:

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank (maybe +2)
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569

Bodge

21-10-2011, 20:43

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1. woodspirits
2. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank (maybe +2)
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569
28. Bodge + Adam

Should be able to get down for this now, off to Northumberland for the first part of the week then heading home Wed, Thurs so all being well I'll see you Friday.

woodspirits

22-10-2011, 23:08

have a shuftee at the sale/swop thread in NW regular group, plenty to have a mooch at the meet. :)

TurboGirl

25-10-2011, 15:53

I would love to have a look at the sales/ swaps, is there any chance it could be copied onto a comment here plz for us noobs/ non regulars? We're looking like we'll be 1-2 btw but again tbc :)

nolightweight

25-10-2011, 16:09

I would love to have a look at the sales/ swaps, is there any chance it could be copied onto a comment here plz for us noobs/ non regulars? We're looking like we'll be 1-2 btw but again tbc :)

Try here:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/group.php?discussionid=204&do=discuss

(http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/group.php?discussionid=204&do=discuss)

NLW

Twodogs

25-10-2011, 16:15

Not long now :red::red:

TinkyPete

25-10-2011, 18:04

OOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhh YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! :red:

woodspirits

26-10-2011, 00:13

there may be some skills/projects on the go during the meet, your participation is entirely voluntary :)

small ground oven using heated up stones to cook a rabbit.
dakota fire pit for stealth camping
means and methods of firelighting
navigation, with compass sun stars and maps
fungi i.d

check for access updates before leaving

owing to the possibility of adverse weather, access to cp3 and west drop off point may be impassable by car. in which case you can offload your gear at upper north wood (see map link post 1) and walk through wood.

jimbo75

26-10-2011, 08:36

I wanna try and get there friday midday?? Is the weather looking awful? Bit worried about the car and the mud! Are you guys parking on the hard standing near the toilets/water tap?

TinkyPete

26-10-2011, 09:19

I will and lumber stuff in :)

jimbo75

26-10-2011, 09:23

Quad bike shuttle bus/Mud sprayer again????

nolightweight

26-10-2011, 10:13

check for access updates before leaving

As above.

Any changes/decisions made about access will be posted here as soon as practicable.

There may be an update today, but there will be a full update from site on Thursday.

Hope that helps. Stay tuned...

TurboGirl

26-10-2011, 12:48

Met Office is looking good(ish!)... EMids (paste)... "Mostly dry and brightening up on Friday after morning mist/fog clears. Cloudier again on Saturday and becoming breezy with some light rain possible later. Rather cloudy but mostly dry Sunday."

Looks like the winds will freshen over the weekend with some lows splitting up and tracking to the north, mostly from the SW... may be some frontal activity passing over. Temps should be respectable tho :)

if I'm wrong, you may slap me upsida da head with a dead rabbit... preferably cooked and warned so my mouth is open ;) VERY much looking forward to seeing the diverse cooking going on, hope to see you guys (gals & kids too o'course!) there!

Muddy Boots

26-10-2011, 13:26

Sorry lads going to miss this one have a great time and fingers crossed for the good weather.

MartinK9

26-10-2011, 14:32

Next time Dave. :)

SimonD

26-10-2011, 14:34

Sorry lads going to miss this one have a great time and fingers crossed for the good weather.

that's a real shame buddy, was looking forward to a catch up and tales of your adventures. next time i see you i'll be a dad then mate :)

PREPER

26-10-2011, 14:51

Like what they said, see you next time bud,

PREPER........ :)

woodspirits

26-10-2011, 18:29

no worries dave, see you next time around :)

access update

just got back from NW dropped off the communal shelter, drove all around the wood, access is very good at the moment, no issues.

TinkyPete

26-10-2011, 18:45

Sorry to hear Dave see ya soon though :)

MartinK9

26-10-2011, 19:13

access update

just got back from NW dropped off the communal shelter, drove all around the wood, access is very good at the moment, no issues.

Thanks for the heads up Steve. :)

Twodogs

26-10-2011, 19:26

Thanks for that Steve :)

woodspirits

26-10-2011, 20:13

Thanks for that Steve :)

gordons been doing a bit of clearing of his own, found a great spot for your setup :)

SimonD

26-10-2011, 20:49

not long now :)

so are we bringing our own wood steve? i think i have a bag with my firebox anyway.

woodspirits

26-10-2011, 21:28

not long now :)

so are we bringing our own wood steve? i think i have a bag with my firebox anyway.

on this meet yes, for those that want their own fire. the meets in question were the colder december and february ones, ill see what the general consensus is before i make a decision.

SimonD

26-10-2011, 21:32

no worries buddy, probably bring another bag for luck :) going to have to make the most of this one.

nolightweight

26-10-2011, 21:35

i think i have a bag with my firebox anyway.

It was still there at the end of the last meet, Carly. Doubt it will have minced off anywhere but I'll drop you a text to confirm.

MartinK9

26-10-2011, 21:35

no worries buddy, probably bring another bag for luck :) going to have to make the most of this one.

Will be good to see you again. :)

SimonD

26-10-2011, 21:39

Will be good to see you again. :)

and you martin. i shall be bringing your bag of zombie delights back with me, thank you very much buddy. highly varying in quality but a theme i love :)

nice one neil, i'm sure it's still there, you know me, i just like to have a fire:o

woodspirits

26-10-2011, 21:50

no worries buddy, probably bring another bag for luck :) going to have to make the most of this one.

well you could always weave a little basket, never too young :D

woodspirits

26-10-2011, 21:58

hopping the list forward...

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. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank (maybe +2)
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569
28. Bodge + Adam

drewdunnrespect

27-10-2011, 02:01

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. NLW

3. Sasquatch + Joseph

4. Priam (TBC)

5. MartinK9

6. Tank (maybe +2)

7. Karl82

8. cowboy

9. MJM1

10. Cliv

11. Preper

12. Outdoory + Ewein

13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)

14. Andy T (TBC)

15. jimbo75

16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).

17. luckylee, love this meet.

18. TinkyPete

19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.

20. JASON221

21. Twodowgs

22. Turbo girl + 2 (all TBC)

23. SimonD

24. Stoked_uk

25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr

26. Woodland Scout

27. Davey569

28. Bodge + Adam

29. Drewdunnrespect

TurboGirl

27-10-2011, 09:46

Just confirming :)

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. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank (maybe +2)
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + Youngling
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569
28. Bodge + Adam
29. Drewdunnrespect

Tank

27-10-2011, 10:04

Taking my brother and mate off (apparently its too cold for my mate and my brother has to work now)

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. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + Youngling
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569
28. Bodge + Adam
29. Drewdunnrespect

woodspirits

27-10-2011, 17:52

thanks turbo and tank for the update :)
been a while drew! good to see you again.

was at nw this morning putting up the communal tarp, martin and neil arrived later to muck in. alls good with access at the moment, i will update the thread in the morning before i set out as to where were parking.

steve

TinkyPete

27-10-2011, 18:31

not certain of work time finish but driving staright from work from Wiltshire so will get there as soon as I can :) probably evening or late afternoon though:)

woodspirits

27-10-2011, 18:53

good stuff pete, compass is packed :)

Andy T

27-10-2011, 18:53

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. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)
14. Andy T 2 nights
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + Youngling
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569
28. Bodge + Adam
29. Drewdunnrespect

Andy BB

27-10-2011, 19:11

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. NLW
3. Sasquatch + Joseph
4. Priam (TBC)
5. MartinK9
6. Tank
7. Karl82
8. cowboy
9. MJM1
10. Cliv
11. Preper
12. Outdoory + Ewein
13. Totumpole (TBC, Saturday only)
14. Andy T 2 nights
15. jimbo75
16. redwood bushcraft (jimbo75 little bro!).
17. luckylee, love this meet.
18. TinkyPete
19. Andy2112 confirmed now, all weekend.
20. JASON221
21. Twodowgs
22. Turbo girl + Youngling
23. SimonD
24. Stoked_uk
25. Scrumpy + Scrumpy Jr
26. Woodland Scout
27. Davey569
28. Bodge + Adam
29. Drewdunnrespect
30. Andy BB

ps - anyone got a spare base for the crusader set?

drewdunnrespect

27-10-2011, 19:17

I am no longer coming due too double booking

Tank

27-10-2011, 19:40

I will have the fun of arriving at NW in the dark. Will be around 20:30 tomorrow.

woodspirits

28-10-2011, 01:03

I will have the fun of arriving at NW in the dark. Will be around 20:30 tomorrow.

ok tim, do you have the gate code?

thanks for the info drew, maybe next time :)

Priam

28-10-2011, 09:16

Hi Could you "In box" me with it, as it will be later on when i arrive (Leave Manchester about 5:00 pm)

ok tim, do you have the gate code?

woodspirits

28-10-2011, 11:17

Hi Could you "In box" me with it, as it will be later on when i arrive (Leave Manchester about 5:00 pm)

ive sent you a pm mate.

in the absence of anything untoward from the site, parking will be on CP3 for this meet. (see map link post 1) have a safe journey :)

Tank

28-10-2011, 11:18

come on 5pm for me to leave work, head home, pick up my kit, kiss the wife and child and head out the door... good times.

cowboy

29-10-2011, 17:37

It sadens me to say this but due to unforeseen circumstances i wont be attending this meet! I really cant tell you how gutted i am.. :(

cowboy

29-10-2011, 17:39

By the way, hope everyone etls enjoys them selfs as much as i normally doo.. looking forward to hearing all about it!

Tank

30-10-2011, 12:54

Back from a fantastic meet, Thanks to Steve again for another great weekend. And cheers to all the guys for making it such a good weekend.

will see you next time.

Karl82

30-10-2011, 14:26

Thanks Steve for organising another great weekend.

luckylee

30-10-2011, 15:17

great weekend great food and a great time, what more can you ask for, thanks steve.

PREPER

30-10-2011, 15:27

An excellent meet, thanks to all involved.
Can't wait till the next one,

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

MJM1

30-10-2011, 15:29

Superb meet as always, thanks Steve and everyone else who attended.

Mike.

MartinK9

30-10-2011, 16:28

Many thanks again Steve. :)

Pics on this thread:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81424

Twodogs

30-10-2011, 16:30

Fantastic weekend , I thank you all

nolightweight

30-10-2011, 16:39

When's the next one.....? :red:

Great weekend. Cheers all.

sasquatch

30-10-2011, 17:31

Thanks Steve, great meet as usual, looking forward to the next one already.

SimonD

30-10-2011, 20:06

awesome meet, thanks to steve and everyone attending, had a belter :)

TurboGirl

30-10-2011, 21:00

Gosh, that was SUCH a wonderful weekend! I'm humbled by how wonderful everyone is, helping ma youngling to carve safely especially, your patience and generosity with your time and knowledge.... heartfelt thanks, folks :) SUCH a pleasure being in the woods with you all!!

TinkyPete

30-10-2011, 23:59

Thanks for another Great meet Steve, Bostin' to see everyone there and them rabbits were damn tastey :)
Hand agreat night in me Hammock first overnighter in one :) Cheers Karl
Geat set ups as usual I always come away with more plans than i went with :)

TurboGirl

31-10-2011, 14:47

I've banged my favorite pics up on this 'ere thread... http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81468&p=986416#post986416