Rough Close Meet ~ January 2012

[decorum]

Meet date: 27 ~ 29 January 2012 ~ Arrival time is from 16:00 on the 27th.

TOILET FACILITIES: The two toilet blocks nearest our pitch will have been closed for the winter to prevent damage to frozen pipes. Toilets will be available at both the Norton Cabin and the Main Toilet block (near the Campers Car Park).

WATER FACILITIES: Due to recent temperatures I think that it is safe to assume that, as they're uninsulated, the taps near our pitch have been turned off and drained. It would be sensible for each person to bring in some potable water.

As per usual, the location is Rough Close (http://www.roughclose.btck.co.uk/).
At the moment site fees are <<<>>> it is possible that the site might announce a price rise between now and the New Year.

Price has just been revised for 2012 ~ linky thing (http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows. net/site1875/List/RC%20Price%20List%202012.pdf) ~ the price has risen by £0.20 to £4.60 per person per night

Please pay on arrival. If you haven't been before, someone will be able to point you in my direction.

The 'Helpful Info:' makes our Meets seem to be overly regulated. Don't worry, it isn't ~ it's just to try to preempt the very rare 'If we're not allowed to ..., why didn't it say so in the Meet thread?' excuse/reaction/comment. Most of it

Edits will be highlighted in red and italicised.


We are booked onto The Leader Training Field.

Please Note: There is not enough space for everyone to leave their vehicles in the bays adjacent to the pitch and, after unloading, vehicles will need to be parked up in the Campers Car Park.


In the pic below, the virtual tent placement pin marks the position of the Leader Training Field. The Red line marks the approximate route of the main 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 (for Leader Training) and BLUE (for PC11) routes on for both ease and for reference ;) . Both toilet blocks at the top of the site (ie those nearest our pitch) have now been closed down for the winter period. This is to try to prevent damage to pipe work if this winter hits as hard as the forecasts suggest ~ the two other toilet/shower blocks will remain open.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6195785565_1f62d5015d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6195785565/)


From the site's Directions (http://www.roughclose.btck.co.uk/Directions) page:

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/red 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 site's bin is the big orange/red thing in the Camper’s Car Park.
Please refreain from burning rubbish on a fire that's being used to cook on.
There 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.
After unloading, 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.
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 cracking/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.
Morning Prayers will be held at 09.30 on the Saturday Morning ~ attendance of this meeting might be advantageous to you but attendance of it is in no way mandatory.
The Morning Prayers meeting is just a verbal notice board and isn't, in any way, a religious _thing_.
Reading the info above the site map is a good idea http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/winking/winking0011.gif



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.
Copy and paste yada yada ...




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[udamiano]

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[Mesquite]

Nice one Phil :)

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Mesquite

[bushcraftsurvival]

Meet List:

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[TinkyPete]

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TinkyPete (TBC due to work)

[luckylee]

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udamiano
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[Wayland]

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Mesquite
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Wayland

[Bodge]

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Mesquite
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lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam




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[decorum]

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http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/sign/sign0165.gif Sent from your emptied pint in the pub?

[man_of_tanith]

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udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
man and lady of tanith to be confirmed

[Mesquite]

man and lady of tanith to be confirmed

Nice one Sam, It'll be good to see you and Lisa there :)

Will this be the first weekend away without young Jake?

[man_of_tanith]

yeah it will be steve
need to see how nanny babysitting over night in december for the birthday bash goes before we can commit or not :)

[Mesquite]

yeah it will be steve
need to see how nanny babysitting over night in december for the birthday bash goes before we can commit or not :)

Fingers crossed for you then :)

Though you really need to learn how to drive so you can get out more :lmao:

[man_of_tanith]

Though you really need to learn how to drive so you can get out more :lmao:

i know i know its on the to do list. now if i could just invent the 28 hour day i would get it all done

[Priam]

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udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
man and lady of tanith to be confirmed
Priam (+ one) TBC

[Teepee]

]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
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
man and lady of tanith to be confirmed
Priam (+ one) TBC
Teepee

[decorum]

Quick bump ~ and a suggestion for cheap and easy pressie ... a pass out to come along to this Meet ;)


Or, perhaps, making an easily kept New Year resolution of breaking youur duck and coming along to a Meet?

[man_of_tanith]

i know i asked mesquite this over the weekend but whats the views on kids?
might bring shan of tanith along for this if thats ok? she is well behaved and has been taught the various rules of being sensible in campsites/woods

[decorum]

might bring shan of tanith along for this if thats ok?

It's not a problem Sam, to quote post #01


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


The three foot tall and squeaky are welcome to join us ~ as are the helium brigade :cool: .

[Mesquite]

i know i asked mesquite this over the weekend but whats the views on kids?
might bring shan of tanith along for this if thats ok? she is well behaved and has been taught the various rules of being sensible in campsites/woods

LOL... didn't you believe me that she'd be very welcome, especially with her being a well behaved young bushcrafter :cool:

[man_of_tanith]

its not that i dont believe you steve just double checking mate :)
shan of tanith is probably more than 3ft tall though :)

[Mesquite]

its not that i dont believe you steve just double checking mate :)
shan of tanith is probably more than 3ft tall though :)

The 4 foot and slightly less squeaky are just as welcome to come along :)

[decorum]

... shan of tanith is probably more than 3ft tall though :)


Ah, caught between here and there is fine as well ;) .

[outdoory]

]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
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
man and lady of tanith to be confirmed
Priam (+ one) TBC
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)

[hedgerowpete]

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decorum
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
man and lady of tanith to be confirmed
Priam (+ one) TBC
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC

[Priam]

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.

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udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
man and lady of tanith to be confirmed
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC

Sorry Guys,
I have a double booking this week end so i will take my self off this list. Priam.

[hedgerowpete]

just a quick note hedgerow pete and his plus one are deffinatly out of the january meeting, no job and no money and as of the end of the month nor car and no money means i am out till at least march before i am back on my feet,
looks as if i will be boiling salt water and smoking food at the allotments again, i hope you all have a great time with or with out the snow

[leaf man]

hi everyone
would it be acceptable for me to come? i've never met anyone of you but am looking forward to.
all the very best for christmas to you all
mike aka, leaf man

[decorum]

... would it be acceptable for me to come? i've never met anyone of you but am looking forward to.
...


We all start somewhere :) and you're more than welcome to join us. We all do a first Meet and you'll find that if you want/need help people will be more than willing as, when and if they can ~ you just need to ask and someone will do their best to point you in the best direction.


Have a read through of post #01 and add your name to the most recent list of names.


All the best to you and yours.

[leaf man]

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udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
man and lady of tanith to be confirmed
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC
leaf man and possible +1 newbie

[Elines]

Woodland Ways are running a special offer for their Winter Skills course.

http://www.woodland-ways.co.uk/blog/desert-trips/january-special-offers/

The course is held in a 250 acre private woodland just outside a village called Appleton, Oxfordshire. And the cost is £195 for every two people - £97.50 each. Does anybody fancy giving it a go - seems a good price for a weekend of training and it is reasonably near.

It is the weekend 17 - 19 February - before the next North Wood meet

If no takers from this posting then I will probably put up separate one somewhere - applications need to be in by 5 Jan

If you fancy it and are available etc pse PM me - if more than one then I will make up a 'twosome' (!!!) with whoever's PM is timed first

By the way, I have checked with Damian to see if he is running a course at his site

http://woodsmanbushcraft.co.uk/index.php?id=1

and he says

"I would normally do a winter course, but with the weather being so mild, it kind of defeats the object, .............................. ......We have a date in February (3rd) which we normally do as the winter course, but at the moment this is looking as a non-runner due to lack of numbers."

[man_of_tanith]

going to have to remove myself and lady of tanith
one of our christmas gifts were tickets to a show on the 28th which is smack bang in the middle of this weekend :(
hopefully we will make it to the march one
edited list
decorum
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC
leaf man and possible +1 newbie

[Snowfire]

I've never been to a meet before so it's probably about time I started. I'll most likely be arriving on the Saturday morning if that's ok.

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.
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udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC
leaf man and possible +1 newbie
Snowfire

[decorum]

going to have to remove myself and lady of tanith


Sorry to hear that, sometimes real life has a habit of making itself heard ;) . Enjoy the show and, hopefully, we'll catch you at the end of March :D .



I've never been to a meet before so it's probably about time I started.

Glad to have you along. If you want/need answers to questions about the Meet, just sing out and we'll do our best to point you in the right direction :) .


I'll most likely be arriving on the Saturday morning if that's ok.


That's absolutely fine :cool: .

[decorum]

Please be aware ...

... At the moment site fees are £4.40 (http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows. net/site1875/List/RC Price List 2011.pdf) per person per night but it is possible that the site might announce a price rise between now and the New Year...


I am still in the process of trying to find out if there has been a price rise for 2012 ~ and, if it has, what it will be.

[Humpback]

Decorum:

It is looking more likely that I will be able to make this meet, but I won't be certain until the w/e of the 20th and hope this won't cause difficulties in me adding my name at the last minute (rather than as last time adding then removing it)?

Also, if I do manage to organise myself sufficiently, will there be a facility to bring surplus kit for swap or for sale as I have seen on previous occasions?

Best regards
Alan

[decorum]

It is looking more likely that I will be able to make this meet, but I won't be certain until the w/e of the 20th and hope this won't cause difficulties in me adding my name at the last minute (rather than as last time adding then removing it)?

Hi Alan, either way is fine :cool: . Real life does have a habit of getting in the way ~ it's prevented me from attended an RC Meet in the past as well :o :lmao: .



Also, if I do manage to organise myself sufficiently, will there be a facility to bring surplus kit for swap or for sale as I have seen on previous occasions?



There's usually some sales/trades/swaps gpoing on at each Meet ~ we tend to set the time and location on the Saturday Morn.

[decorum]

Note for all:


Please be aware ...


I am still in the process of trying to find out if there has been a price rise for 2012 ~ and, if it has, what it will be.

Quick update ...

The site has, in the last couple of days, revised their prices for 2012 and there will be a small increase in our fees.


The fees for 2012 have been set at £4.60 (http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows. net/site1875/List/RC%20Price%20List%202012.pdf) per person per night ~ a rise of £0.20

[Warthogiam]

I'm new to BCUK and am interested in attending a meet. Could somebody give me info of location and what the format is? Is it a wildcamping?

[TinkyPete]

The site is a Scout camp, there is wash block and toilet facilities on site as well as a water tap. you will need to bring your own food, something to sleep in or on (there is room for both ground dwellers (tarp or tent) or swingers (hammockers), wood fires must be raised or leave no ground scar, but you can use most types of cookers there. If you read post 1 it does give you a lot of the information you need. Any extra questions please ask away.

[decorum]

I'm new to BCUK and am interested in attending a meet. Could somebody give me info of location and what the format is? Is it a wildcamping?

Pete's pretty much summed it up in a nutshell :notworthy ~ but I'll add that wood fires absolutely must be raised and contained. The site is pretty much built on leaf mulch of one type or another and it's far easier to have a ongoing blanket 'raised and contained' than it is to have a here's okay for ground fires unless it hasn't rained for 'x' days, in which case you need to go over to ... (etc).

If you haven't already, have a read of post #01 and have a look through previous Meets pics threads will give a potted summary of the type of thing to reasonably expect to see going on ;)

[Spikey DaPikey]

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udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on whether
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC
leaf man and possible +1 newbie
Snowfire
Spikey DaPikey (TBC)

[PeterH]

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
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on weather
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC
[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333]leaf man and possible +1 newbie
Snowfire
Spikey DaPikey (TBC)
PeterH

[decorum]

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.

Meet List:

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udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on weather
Wayland
Bodge and Adam
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC
leaf man and possible +1 newbie
Snowfire
Spikey DaPikey (TBC)
PeterH


Spikey, are you bringing ear plugs this time?


Note to all, due to the recent freezing temperatures it would be considered wise to have brought at least some potable water with you :o :D . The taps at the main toilet block will be fine for getting water but, as it's across the site from the pitch, if you've brought some with you it saves a job when setting up ;) .

[Bodge]

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Meet List:

decorum
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
lucklee and maybe son depending on weather
Wayland
Teepee
Outdoory (possibly +1)
hedgerow pete, plus posible one, both TBC
leaf man and possible +1 newbie
Snowfire
Spikey DaPikey (TBC)
PeterH


the best I can manage for this meet will be a day visit. My Gsl has organised a group camp which I was planning to skip, but am now thinking of attending for some of the weekend. See you all if i get there.

Sent from my battledroid.

[decorum]

... the best I can manage for this meet will be a day visit. My Gsl has organised a group camp which I was planning to skip, but am now thinking of attending for some of the weekend. See you all if i get there...

That old 'It's only two hours a week' chestnut :lmao: . Thanks for letting us know and if we don't catch you at this one, the March Meet is already booked and it's an extended one ;) .

[decorum]

As no one has mentioned it yet (that I've noticed :o ) ~ Sales / Trades / Swaps ...

Sales / Trades / Swaps at the Meet are fine. The usual forum rules apply and are extended to cover the site and also my self unless I have a vested interest in the transaction.


We'll arrange a time and place at some point between Friday eve and Saturday morn.


Sales / Trades / Swaps List:

decorum: misc bits and bobs ~ thermawrap (for pot cosy type DIY projects ~ link (http://www.thermawrap.co.uk/)), wood burning stove (like this (http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/mil-spec-plus-great-northern-camp-stove.aspx?a=542410))

[firecrest]

I might try to get down saturday night, as I really need to escape, even for a little while

[decorum]

A quick heads up and bump of the thread.


We don't normally invoke the curse of Twang Twang by talking about the weather for a Meet but, as we have so many first timers down to come allong to this one ...


I would advise keeping an eye on weather forecasts. It's likely to be cold this weekend ~ but whether it'll be cold and dry / wet / snowy / sleety/ windy / sunny seems to be changing by the hour.

There is an old adage: Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst ;) .





I might try to get down saturday night, as I really need to escape, even for a little while


It's been a while, it'd be good to catch up if you can get down :D .

[udamiano]

A quick heads up and bump of the thread.


We don't normally invoke the curse of Twang Twang by talking about the weather for a Meet but, as we have so many first timers down to come allong to this one ...


I would advise keeping an eye on weather forecasts. It's likely to be cold this weekend ~ but whether it'll be cold and dry / wet / snowy / sleety/ windy / sunny seems to be changing by the hour.

There is an old adage: Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst ;).

Hope its going to be nice, It going to be novel not to wake up covered in frost LOL which seems to be the norm at the moment.

[decorum]

Hope its going to be nice...

It's always nice to wake up in the woods* . As far as what weather we'll get? It's all a bit Russian Roulette as to what we get at the moment isn't it :lmao: .





* providing abduction hasn't been involved :o .

[Elines]

................... As far as what weather we'll get? It's all a bit Russian Roulette as to what we get at the moment isn't it :lmao: .

Sorry I can't make it this time but I have to be in the warm and dry 'tasting' whiskey - well ... somebody's got to do it

I'm sure you'll all have a great time - and I will be thinking of you all (at least while I am still sober:))

[decorum]

Sorry I can't make it this time

You have poor organisational skills :rofl: ~ or you'd have done your taster weekend a week early have been joining us to enjoy the choice remnants :p :) .




but I have to be in the warm and dry 'tasting' whiskey - well ... somebody's got to do it

Oh yes! I do like a good whiskey (and a good whisky too) ~ but the poor ones are truely http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/sick/sick0021.gif http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/sick/sick0013.gif


I'm sure you'll all have a great time - and I will be thinking of you all (at least while I am still sober:))

When we're sitting relaxed in the woods, you will have our pity :D .

[Mesquite]

Sorry I can't make it this time but I have to be in the warm and dry 'tasting' whiskey - well ... somebody's got to do it


You don't have to be in the warm and dry to taste whisky Chris... by a campfire in the woods is a perfectly acceptable place to do said activity ;)

[Elines]

You don't have to be in the warm and dry to taste whisky Chris... by a campfire in the woods is a perfectly acceptable place to do said activity ;)

?Does it make a difference when I tell you there are 12 whisk(e)ys to choose from - plus a whiskey liqeur - one each from the 'David Wishart' classification method, plus some duplicates

http://www.whiskyclassified.com/classification.html

[decorum]

?Does it make a difference when I tell you there are 12 whisk(e)ys to choose from - plus a whiskey liqeur - one each from the 'David Wishart' classification method, plus some duplicates


No, absolutely not ~ it's always better if you add a fire (Unless, of course, you're Joan of Arc).

[Elines]

No, absolutely not ~ it's always better if you add a fire (Unless, of course, you're Joan of Arc).

mmm good point

[luckylee]

i wont be able to make this one lads.
hope you have a great time take care.
lee.

[decorum]

i wont be able to make this one lads...

Thanks for letting us know :)


Time for a tidy up of the 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.

Meet List:

decorum
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
TinkyPete (TBC)
Wayland
Teepee
Outdoory (poss +1)
leaf man (possible +1)
Snowfire
Spikey DaPikey (TBC)
PeterH




Remember to bring in some potable water if you can. Doing so will probably save you time and effort ~ drinking water will be available at the main toilet block but, over the winter season, the stand pipe tap supply is turned off and drained to prevent frost damage.

[TinkyPete]

Sorry Guys due to work I will not be able to attend this meet. I have to work on Saturday for a major inspection for all our kit at work. Because we are loosing a couple of months due to Operation Olympics so our schedule has been shortened. Hope you have a great time out in the woods I will be jealous of you all. I can not even look out onto any woods as I have no windows in my work :(


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.

Meet List:

decorum
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
Wayland
Teepee
Outdoory (poss +1)
leaf man (possible +1)
Snowfire
Spikey DaPikey (TBC)
PeterH




Remember to bring in some potable water if you can. Doing so will probably save you time and effort ~ drinking water will be available at the main toilet block but, over the winter season, the stand pipe tap supply is turned off and drained to prevent frost damage.

[PeterH]

Hoping to get there tomorrow but if not it may be Saturday.

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.

Meet List:

decorum
udamiano
Mesquite
bushcraftsurvival
Wayland
Teepee
Outdoory (poss +1)
leaf man (possible +1)
Snowfire
Spikey DaPikey (TBC)
PeterH (poss arriving Fri, if not then Sat!)


Remember to bring in some potable water if you can. Doing so will probably save you time and effort ~ drinking water will be available at the main toilet block but, over the winter season, the stand pipe tap supply is turned off and drained to prevent frost damage.

[Teepee]

I'm hoping to get there on Friday afternoon, but it may be Saturday due to a job that could take longer than I hope.

Looking forward to meeting everyone :)

[Wayland]

I should be there about lunch time.

[Snowfire]

Just like to say thank you for the meet and to everyone for making me welcome.

:thankyou:

Hope to see you all again soon.

[Mesquite]

Back from the meet and had a cracking time. Thank you to Decorum for facilitating it and Damian for the firewood :)

It was great to see so many new faces there, hopefully they'll come back :) though I did hear one person thought we were quieter than they were expecting :dunno: :D

[bushcraftsurvival]

i had a great time for the 1 night i was there and i will deffinatly be back in march with a few little kit changes. thanks for your hospitality nice to meet you all. joe

[Snowfire]

Back from the meet and had a cracking time. Thank you to Decorum for facilitating it and Damian for the firewood :)

It was great to see so many new faces there, hopefully they'll come back :) though I did hear one person thought we were quieter than they were expecting :dunno: :D

Yep, I did say that you were quieter than I was expecting - but for me that was a positive, not a criticism.

[decorum]

Thank you to all those who came along and made for a great weekend ~ Great to catch up with the older faces and just as good to meet the new :grouphug:.

This one was compact and bejou ~ but immensely good fun :approve: . I even managed to get man_of_tanith's 2012 15 items or less challenge (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83496&highlight=) done ~ in fact it was fourteen items* and it was still three trips to the car to set up :rofl: .

* plus the specified freebies (FAC etc).



The Next Meet will be Thursday 22nd March to Sunday 25th March.

[Mesquite]

The Next Meet will be Thursday 22nd March to Sunday 25th March.

Already got the leave booked at work :lmao:

[Teepee]

The weekend was top, thanks all for being so welcoming. :)

I'll definitely be back, my hammock finding skills need some more work.

[PeterH]

Thanks to one and all, a relaxing weekend to try a few things out. My new new sleeping bag had it's first trip out which resulted in a rather longer ....... than expected doze in this morning :)

[drewdunnrespect]

boys were are the photos

[man_of_tanith]

Already got the leave booked at work :lmao:
Strangly so have i!
perhaps cause i had to pull out this last one

[udamiano]

Some photos of the event.

can't seem to link the photos from my photo bucket account, so here is the link

http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/

[Mesquite]

Some photos of the event.

can't seem to link the photos from my photo bucket account, so here is the link

http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/

Here you go :)

http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/P1000329.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/P1000327.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/P1000326.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/P1000325.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/P1000324.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/P1000323.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough Close January 2012/P1000320.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough%20Close%20January%202012/P1000319.jpg
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo233/udamiano/Rough%20Close%20January%202012/P1000317.jpg

As for me.... I forgot to get my camera out of the car :o

[udamiano]

Thanks Steve. :You_Rock_

[decorum]

A few pics ~ after taking pics of my set up for the 15 Items Challenge, I put the camera away and promptly forgot to take any more over the weekend :o .


Home for the weekend ~ pup tent (item 1) used as a tarp. The small rectangular bag at the front of the shelter is the IPK's storage bag ~ it was utilised as a make shift kneeling pad.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6785093041_edf4dac5f5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785093041/)


My pack (item 2) had it first real life water proof check :D . Dry bags and stuff sacks are stored in the pack. The FAC, gloves and hat are on the standard clothing and safety 'free' items.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6785093835_e501d3e684.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785093835/)


Saw (item 3), Clipper knife (item 4) on my sleeping bag (item 5). I had originally planned on taking my opinel saw but, in the end, opted for a full scale Silky 'just in case' ~ opi would have sufficed :o :) .

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6785094345_f1e6553623.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785094345/)


Food (item 6) ~ I had based my plans around cooking predominently on the fire-box* and the Norgie was there to make sure that things didn't freeze over night ;) . Stove (item 7) was there for fast hot drinks :D . IPK (item 8) ground sheet. The cooking pot (item 9) has the advantage of having a lid that can double up as a cup. Also just visible is my kip mat (item 10).

* The ground is pretty much all leaf mold and, as such, ground fires need to be avoided. As all fires need to be raised and contanined, the fire-box is considered a safety freebie.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6785095017_6a7958c7ed.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785095017/)


My Not-So-Purple UCO (item 11) with spare tea lights in the metal case below it. Spatula (item 12) served in place of a spoon. Dry food is stored in a lock and lock food storage box or leather clad zip lock bags.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6785435921_7fecf2dbfa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785435921/)


Poncho (safety freebie) was definitely useful/needed for a couple of hours on Friday :rofl: .

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6785095987_6b42ff509a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785095987/)


The weekend's water was carried in. Chair (item 13) is a great asset at a Meet :approve: and some level of insulation is a great boon at this time of year :lmao: .

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6785096497_c1453f3c0d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785096497/)


Fire-irons (item 14) were used to support the cooking pot. The irons break down into two shorter lengths. Not pictured is my lighter (item 15).

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6785097031_d1b0fe3825.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785097031/)


The fire-box is a French army surplus first aid box ~ out of pic is the lid. Box has been modified to make the lid removable.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6785097545_0ae949f9a6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592399@N07/6785097545/)



At some point I'll transfer the pics over to the 15 items thread ~ but sticking them here might show Meet newbies that they don't need 'all the kit' to come to a Meet :D .

Thank for looking.

[man_of_tanith]

Like the pics Decorum! nice set up and glad someone has actually done the fifteen or less challenge

[decorum]

glad someone has actually done the fifteen or less challenge


Cheers Sam, it's early days for the challenge ;) . The changeable weather has been _interesting_ and it wasn't until Friday morning that I finally and absolutely decided to do the '15 Items' challenge. I've got a couple of self set personal challenges to do and had the weather been forecast to be warmer I'd have been doing a fair weather challenge instead :o ~ I'd have then done the 15 items sometime in February or March :D .

[man_of_tanith]

true
but i was starting to worry no one fancied it this year
on another topic where did you pick up the pup tent from? looks like i could have a use for one

[decorum]

... i was starting to worry no one fancied it this year ...


I'd purposely held off from confirming in thread that I was up for it :sad6: .



where did you pick up the pup tent from? looks like i could have a use for one

I've had it for years. The fabric is more than slightly weird ~ the two sides have a sort of magnetic velcro attraction to each other and to themselves as well :o .
If I'm honest, it's not the best choice I've ever made and I really should modify it into something more useful ~ a canvas pup would probably be a better, if heavier, choice.

[man_of_tanith]

been searching for pup to no success but all in good time i suspect

[decorum]

Remind me just prior to the March Meet and I'll bung it in the boot for you to have a play with (and see whether you can cope with the madding attraction of the fabric) ~ I 'lost' the poles some years back :o but replacements should be easily fabricated.
As a tent it's cheap and cheerful. It's dark all day inside and buttoning the door up from the inside is irksome.

[Elines]

Glad you all had a great time - planning to be there for first part of March meet

[sasquatch]

I love that first pic of the hurricane lantern! Thanks for sharing, looks like it was a good one!

[treadlightly]

Glad to hear you enjoyed yourselves (as if there was really any doubt). Family stuff kept me away this time but hope to see you in March.

[MartinK9]

Looks like a great Meet. Thanks for sharing. :)

[PeterH]

As SPOT tracking was being discussed for the Arctic trip this THE ALPKIT SPOT (http://www.alpkit.com/daring-deeds/spot) page might be interesting? The track just went straight across Elephant Lake :Wow:

[leaf man]

hi all, had a really great weekend. learnt a good few new skills and im now a convert for the blow up insulated matress to kip on. thanx especially to wayland for lending james an me your spare mats.

[Wayland]

No problem mate.

I slept easier too, knowing that you would be a lot more comfortable.

[jacko1066]

Hi guys, I fully appreciate you have just got back from a great meet, im hoping to make the march one my very first bushcraft meet! I don't come from the area so hoping that ain't a problem?
Does anyone no if the dates for the march meet has been set yet?
Cheers
Steve

[Mesquite]

Hi guys, I fully appreciate you have just got back from a great meet, im hoping to make the march one my very first bushcraft meet! I don't come from the area so hoping that ain't a problem?
Does anyone no if the dates for the march meet has been set yet?
Cheers
Steve

We have had people come to a meet as far afield as Scotland, Wales, South England, Oldham, London to Rough Close meets so feel free to come along from Cambridgeshire :D

As for the next meet, it's scheduled to be 23rd March until 25th March :cool:

[jacko1066]

We have had people come to a meet as far afield as Scotland, Wales, South England, Oldham, London to Rough Close meets so feel free to come along from Cambridgeshire :D

As for the next meet, it's scheduled to be 23rd March until 25th March :cool:

Thats excellent!! I am in my long weekend from work that weekend so happy days!!! so barring world war 3 happening I shall be there to bug you guys about anything and everything bushcraft lol
Cheers
Steve