Suffolk Bushcraft Group

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Guys, Thought I would start a thread in the right part of the country, lol.

And simply call it Suffolk Bushcraft Group.

[Big Stu 12]

:(:(Just been digging out some of my old gear not much left I am afraid, after 25 years of lending kit out and my kids using it for Cubs, Scouts, Girl Guides and camps ect, found rucksack, plate, mug, eating irons, billy nest, mess tins, sleeping bag liner, Sit mat, Roll mat, hexi burner,water bottles, dry bag.

were did all the rest go.......:(:(

But hey still got enougth for the 27th:D:D:D

[Rumcelt]

Hi Folks

Stu thanks for getting the thread started.
Just to ask were is every one located in our fair County, I am in Ipswich.

P.S Stu the kit pixies have all your missing kit, the little beggars will have your kit away from you, right in front of you. mine is more about forgetting were I put it lol

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Folks

Stu thanks for getting the thread started.
Just to ask were is every one located in our fair County, I am in Ipswich.

P.S Stu the kit pixies have all your missing kit, the little beggars will have your kit away from you, right in front of you. mine is more about forgetting were I put it lol

Regards
Rum

Hi I am in IPswich as well,

I dont know about kit pixes, but I used to do a lot of extreme sports ect, did lend a load of gear out to mate , but never got it back...lol, at least it was being used.

Just been on Bushcraftsupplies.com and brought a few other bits, lol, only little ones.

[Cromm]

Hope the page gets lots of use.
I am about 13 miles out of Ipswich in a village named Debenham.

[Big Stu 12]

Hope the page gets lots of use.
I am about 13 miles out of Ipswich in a village named Debenham.

So do I, Debenham yeah I know it, lol. I got a workshop at Pethuagh.

[Cromm]

I will really need to work out what I should buy. If not all I am going to have in my reindeer skin rug to sleep on and my deerskin sleeping bag......

[Big Stu 12]

I will really need to work out what I should buy. If not all I am going to have in my reindeer skin rug to sleep on and my deerskin sleeping bag......

lol its not far away now only 13 days to go...... :-)

[Rumcelt]

I think it will, I go out in the wood on my own and do a bit of stealth camping and it is good to have time on your own in the woods, quiet and reflection.
But I do enjoy siting round a camp fire with others, there is nothing like good company a few drinks and waking up in the woods is what I like. That is just my opinion, we all do bushcraft for our own reasons.

Regards
Rum

[BenCalver]

Hi guys,

First off, let me apologise for lack of posts this week.

I also live in Ipswich.
I'll be going to the forest tomorrow, long as my car not playing up. Get pictures and hopefully permission for us all. If we do get permission, we should be able to park cars just outside forest.

As for regards for water, far as I'm aware there's no running water, just a nice size pond. If it rains a lot before hand, the stream might be running but recommend you bring some yourselfs.

I have no problems with bows being bought and used but will check with owner first.

Don't know if the guy from Cambridge is reading this thread now, but his more than welcome to come, if everyone else ok with it?

I've managed to book Fri 27th off work, so I plan on getting there around 2pm hopefully?
I can provide lifts if anyone needs?

I'll provide everyone with pictures and instructions in getting there once I know we allow.

If there's any info I've left off at the mo, feel free to ask or pm me.

This will be my first camping trip this year and first without my dog for company lol. Be
Will be nice to have human company for a change lol

[Cromm]

Big Stu small world. If you don't mind me asking is the workshop for your working life or your enjoyment outside of work?
Ben, good to read your words on here again. Hope all is well and the land owner is ok with everything. I can nearly smell the camp fire smoke already.
Looking forward to seeing what has to be said in the next day or two.
Thanks for your time

[Big Stu 12]

My workshop is just for fun, I do a lot of off roading so a mate and I have a workshop for repairs. I am an engineer by trade, I am already looking at building a Forge of some description to make a knife, lol.

[Big Stu 12]

Hi guys,

First off, let me apologise for lack of posts this week.

I also live in Ipswich.
I'll be going to the forest tomorrow, long as my car not playing up. Get pictures and hopefully permission for us all. If we do get permission, we should be able to park cars just outside forest.

As for regards for water, far as I'm aware there's no running water, just a nice size pond. If it rains a lot before hand, the stream might be running but recommend you bring some yourselfs.

I have no problems with bows being bought and used but will check with owner first.

Don't know if the guy from Cambridge is reading this thread now, but his more than welcome to come, if everyone else ok with it?

I've managed to book Fri 27th off work, so I plan on getting there around 2pm hopefully?
I can provide lifts if anyone needs?

I'll provide everyone with pictures and instructions in getting there once I know we allow.

If there's any info I've left off at the mo, feel free to ask or pm me.

This will be my first camping trip this year and first without my dog for company lol. Be
Will be nice to have human company for a change lol

Sounds good, yeah the cambridge guy is ok with me, as I say I am going to try to get the day/afternoon of work, so hopefuly get set up, i'll keep my fingers crossed he says yes to us going there, or we is stuck.....

[Cromm]

Hopefully it will be a all go ahead, may help if we know how many will be there and for how long?

[BenCalver]

My workshop is just for fun, I do a lot of off roading so a mate and I have a workshop for repairs. I am an engineer by trade, I am already looking at building a Forge of some description to make a knife, lol.

Sweet, always wanted to try have a go at making a knife
Have to keep us dated on how you get on.:)

[BenCalver]

Sounds good, yeah the cambridge guy is ok with me, as I say I am going to try to get the day/afternoon of work, so hopefuly get set up, i'll keep my fingers crossed he says yes to us going there, or we is stuck.....

Have thought this myself so have also started organising a 2nd place. My friend works on a farm with lots of land, so she going to ask for us. Worst comes to worst, we'll have to 'sealth' camp for this time. Done it plenty of times without being bothered.

[Rumcelt]

Hi Folks

There is nothing wrong with stealth camping as you say Ben.
Just to ask do people want to meet up for a drink prier to the first camp-out, say next week some time, if folks want to?
Big Stu please keep me posted about the forge and making a knife, very interested in that.
Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

yeah I think it may be a good idea to have a meet in a pub, one eve, we can get to know each other by site before, freezing in the woods, lol.

Yeah I'll keep you updated about the knife/forge, prob will not happen for a couple of months, I got loads to do down the workshop yet, We only moved in in Nov.... been so busy mending my Discovery, my mates Disco, and a few other landys as well. soon get round to experdition prep'ing my disco.

[BenCalver]

Meet in pub sounds like a good idea, get to put names to faces, discuss any concerns, anything people might need etc.

[KIMBOKO]

Hi fellow South Folk I live in Felixstowe and a pub meet sounds fine. Any night before the 27th is fine by me. Nick P

[Stringmaker]

I live a bit further up the A12 from most of you bods; Benhall.

Due to work travel I can't often predict my availability but I'll be watching the thread with interest.

[TomBartlett]

I'm at Kesgrave, just outside Ipswich. A meet up sounds good.

[Big Stu 12]

Great to hear so many people say yes to a meet, may I suggest Tuesday 24th as a starting point, just before the first trip out, and it gives some warning, lol.

Now some where easy for people to find, how about the Beagle Ipswich, 8pm, can be got to from town and just off the A12.

http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thebeagleipswich/

THats unless a better date/place is suggested.

[Rumcelt]

Hi Folks

I am ok with the 24th and the Beagle @ 8.00, we could look at ether St Giles Inn or Dove if people want some were central. I am happy to go with what ever the majority wants.

Regards
Rum

[Cromm]

The Beagle is good for me same with time and date.
Hope to see as many of you as we can that night.
Thanks for your time

[Grom]

Would prefer somewhere central such as the dove personally as its a wee bit more central, but il try to make it regardless of location :)

[BenCalver]

Morning lads.

Pub meet fine with me. Place and time. Mate might be coming with as well, both pub and meet.

As regards to getting permission, I've yet managed to get a hold of the land owners, so thinking of writing a letter, just explaining who we are, what our intentions are, duration of stay and leave contact number, asking them to get in contact with me.
Fingers crossed.

[Big Stu 12]

I'll leave it to the majority, were the meet is, just wanted to get the ball rolling, just thought of a place, that was easy to get to, with loads of parking, as some will be coming from outside of town, I am centre of town myself, also somewere quite were we can sit and chat, and if some one fancy's a bit to eat cause of time, its all there.

I ve just managed to get the afternoon off of Friday 27th, I hope the woods are not a no go, I am all exited, lol. Has anyone else got any suggestions of other sites that we may use as a fall back.

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

I think the only issues is we are going to be a bit hard pressed to do stealth camping with a such large group, unless we have a large woodland to hied in so I would suggest somewhere like Tunstell, Thetford or the other-side of the Debian river past Woodbridge. Anyone else have any thoughts?

Regards
Rum

[tagnut69]

I am gutted that I will not be able to come and play:(, as we are off loading the little one for a few days and going on a dirty weekend:)

[Big Stu 12]

Hi All

I think the only issues is we are going to be a bit hard pressed to do stealth camping with a such large group, unless we have a large woodland to hied in so I would suggest somewhere like Tunstell, Thetford or the other-side of the Debian river past Woodbridge. Anyone else have any thoughts?

Regards
Rum

Some sort of stealth camping may the the only way we can do it, if the site we are thinking about doing our first night out, something we can chat about when we meet, the only problem I could see is were do we hid the motors, lol, would rather be somewere we can have a fire and not worry about someone giving us a problem.

[Cromm]

That's the thing really. If there is 9 of us and we are trying to have a chat and meet up in the woods then go off and hide out I don't think it would work but that's my thinking only.
Shame to have us all there and no fire or big laughs going on. I have out laws family who own some woodland that I may be able to get us on. They are away at the moment but I've left them a message about it. They live near Palgrave.

[BenCalver]

http://www.suffolklandscape.org.uk/landscapes/Ancient-estate-farmlands.aspx

Some info on the woods
It's call old hall woods, search it on Google maps, big forest. Going again after work.
Wish me luck

[Bundleman]

Well i didn't expect this, based in woodbridge i'll be very keen to hook up with you guys in the future...

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

I have just been looking at old hall woods on Google map the old London road runs parallel, l dont know what people think but if we only use a few cars we can park the cars on the old London road it will be a bit of a hike, then walk in?

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

I think we should wait to see if Ben can get us permission to use, it would be silly to muck that up by just doing what we want.

[Big Stu 12]

Well i didn't expect this, based in woodbridge i'll be very keen to hook up with you guys in the future...
Hi bundle man, your welcome to come along next tue's night

[Cromm]

I agree. Why jump in with both feet and get banned instead of holding off until we find out if we can stay without worry. I want to meet up and all but not unlawfully..... well not in a big group anyways.

[Bundleman]

I would've come down on tues but I'm off to the peak district for a bit of a break. Next time...

[Rumcelt]

Hi Folks

Sorry I though this was a stealth camp at another woodland not Ben's original site, as Ben could not get hold of his contacts to get the ok. As you say it would be made to screw up a chance of a site that give permission.

Regards
Rum

[Rumcelt]

Hi all

Just to say I am off to the woods for a bit of stealth camping this weekend, as long as the weather holds up.


Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Thats OK Rum, we will let you off,

Hope you have a good time wish I could come with you, If next weekend falls thro with The propossed site the I would say go for a Stealth one somewere else, but we can talk about that on Tues, keep the details out of the fourm.

[Big Stu 12]

Hi all

Just to say I am off to the woods for a bit of stealth camping this weekend, as long as the weather holds up.


Regards
Rum

Did you go in the end?

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

Yep we sure did and we had a excellent night, we were asked to leave the wood this morning, as we were seen by the land owner or game keeper.
He made a valued point that they were deer hunting and shooting with high caliber riffles and a miss could be then end of one of us, so we apologised and left.

Other than that it was a good time out and I will now have to scout round for a new spot.


Regards
Run

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Stu

Yep we sure did and we had a excellent night,


Hi,

That's good, Shame you got spotted , but better then getting shot. oh well sure a new site can be found,

I been busy this morning, Started to get kit together for next Friday, decided that I need a few more stuff sacks , go dragged the sewing machine out, and looked to see what Rip-stop I had in stock, grabbed hold of some green I had, made about three, then had to use black, got carried away and made loads, lol, then then thought perhaps colour coding would help when they are in the ruck sack, so got some red, blue, and purple out red for fire/tinder box, Purple for Plates/eating iron, blue for wash kit, but now got 6 spare in black, lol, in various sizes, so if anyone's interested @ £3 each with out cord and toggle, I'll bring them on Tuesday.

Also thought a Hammock may be of some use as well, had a dig about and pulled out an old Hang Glider cover that I had kicking about, that got cut up and with a quick stitch up and a couple of lengths of cord a Hevey Duty Hammock was made, just got to sort out suspension for it now :-)

[rik_uk3]

Its not really a shame you were caught out camping on land that you had no permission to use.

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

Sound like you have been busy today.
As for the other thing I was in the wrong and got court out.

rik thanks for the comment any time I need the obvious pointed out I will give you a call.


Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

After a count up, it looks like tommorow night's meet is at the beagle, be good to meet you all, by the way I got a gottee beard now so may look a bit differnt to my pic, lol.

See you at 8pm.

Bring yourselfs and Ideas...

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

It will be good to meeting all you folks tomorrow and seeing what we can come up with as collective.
I have a grayish beard silver framed glasses and will be wearing a Paramo jacket black.


Regards
Rum

[Cromm]

Hi,
That's fine by me. Will see the two of you then and hope some of the others on here can make it also.

[Grom]

Shall do my best to get down, il be the one with the mohawk!

[BenCalver]

Hi everyone.

Bad news. The woodland I used to use was sold and whilst the old owner was nice the new owner is far from. He's some solicitor, who lives in Bently. He doesn't allow anyone on the land. If a dog walker strays from the paths, he chases them out. There is another part owned by Bluegate Farm which I will try asking tomorrow but as it stands, Old Hall Woods is a no go for now.

I had asked couple farmers who do business with my family.
One said there forest is overgrown and boggy so said it probably wouldn't be safe for us.

The other farmer didn't have any woodland on his farm but said he would ask people he knew(other farmers) but think that's been unsuccessful unfortunately.

Now, my brother lives on farm land. No forest but neighbouring farmers might have small woodlands, long as shooting season over, we might be allowed, only problem that's in framlingham. Don't know if that's too far for people.

Have got permission to camp and do anything in another forest but that's quite far, out in Cambridge.

Sorry for only posting all this bit late but been ill over the weekend.

So, don't know what people wanna do? I'm going Friday regardless of permission or not as I've booked it off to go, so nothing going to stop me.

[BenCalver]

I'll be the lanky ginger with the short ginger fella (if my mate comes)

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

What about Sizewell area, a friend said he has camped on the beech there and there is a wood near the beech, does anyone know that area at all?
Or Ben what about going to Cambridge, I am up for it, if we take lest amount of car's possible and chip in for petrol? Just something for people to think about.

See you at the Pub.

Rum

[Big Stu 12]

that's not good news, but Framlingham is still in Suffolk, and only s few miles away really, I still want to go out somewhere Friday night we can chat about it tomoz night.

I will ask the farmer when I next see him were I got the workshop , but not been up there for week, Once we have got together we can then start to act as a group, and hopefully work together to sort a regular site for our use, it may even be that we have to offer a camp site fee, each time we use it...... better the getting chased off and it may lead to things like clay ovens being built ect.

[BenCalver]

Yeah got no problems paying.

[BenCalver]

Not sure if I'll be able to make tonight. Still feeling rough with flu and my concern is giving it to you lot and making you all ill for camping. Hopefully these extra strength tablets will clear me all up :(

[KIMBOKO]

I've been off for a week and got my shifts wrong so I am working late today. But I should be there by 21:30 and before if I can get away earlier.
Tall, overweight, 50 something, grey beard.

Nick P

[Cromm]

Hi,
Just got home to find both kids being sick and the wife looking green..... If I can I will slip out and meet up but it's not looking good people. It's all about timing.....

[Big Stu 12]

For those that have got phone internet. I am in bar. In corner seat faacing bar. Grey gottee. Shaved head grey hoddee

[Grom]

Brilliant, don the waterproofs and the jacket and walk out the front door to find my brother has taking my motorbike, Grrr. Sorry guys, no way of getting there now =/

[Cromm]

Please tell me that more than Big Stu turned up? I am sorry for missing tonight but hope some new friendships have been made.

[Big Stu 12]

Please tell me that more than Big Stu turned up? I am sorry for missing tonight but hope some new friendships have been made.

I'll let those off that could not make it, Bit of a grey Beard Brigade meet tonight, lol.

Tony, Nick and myself met and had a chat, looks like we may be going for friday, but still looking toward the near future with a perm site, so keep your ears open.

If your hoping to make it on Friday night drop me a PM, looks like we may have a plan...........

So far its
Stu
Ben - if well
Tony
Nick

[Grom]

Got work this friday im afraid, and don't quite have all my gear yet (need to get a mat and a cooking set really) But shall keep an eye n the thread!

[Big Stu 12]

its all gone quite......

[Cromm]

I am sick. Off work and feeling low......

[Big Stu 12]

Oh no thats no good.... you need a cold night in the woods, sitting around a fire... :)

[Grom]

So long as the weather isn't completely terrible im considering going out sunday night for a wee bit of stealthy forest camping. Need to try out all this kit ive got! If anyones interested, Pm me if so!

[Big Stu 12]

So long as the weather isn't completely terrible im considering going out sunday night for a wee bit of stealthy forest camping. Need to try out all this kit ive got! If anyones interested, Pm me if so!

I would love to come but think I better not as I got work on Monday.

[Rumcelt]

Hi Sorry I cant ether, got a meeting on Monday I have to prep for.

Regards
Rum

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

Stu and Nick thank you for an excellent evening, good company and a hearty laugh.

It was a cold evening and night but the old Pine tree stumps Stu found did the job burnt for hours and we had to move back several times because of the heat, there was a bit of rain and we shelters under a big tarp Stu had brought with him.



Regards
Rum

[Cromm]

That sounds great everyone.

[Big Stu 12]

Hi All

Stu and Nick thank you for an excellent evening, good company and a hearty laugh.

It was a cold evening and night but the old Pine tree stumps Stu found did the job burnt for hours and we had to move back several times because of the heat, there was a bit of rain and we shelters under a big tarp Stu had brought with him.
Regards
Rum

What more can I add, it was a great night, a good laugh with Tony and Nick, nice fire, saw a few deer, It did get a bit cold last night, ice on the top of my Tarp when I took it down.

Looking forward to going again.

Hopefully have a couple more join us as well,

Heres some pic's, not very good but hey they is pics.....

https://picasaweb.google.com/Bigstu12/27thJan2012

Thinking ahead, does anyone fancy another meet in Feb perhaps a couple of weeks time, possibly a sat night?

[Cromm]

Great photos thanks for sharing them.

[BenCalver]

Nice. Looks like you had a good time? Go same place you where planning?

Give me dates for next meet. Gonna take a look at this boggy forest, and see if we can get permanent permission for us to use. Will take pictures and let you all decide whether It's suitable for us.

Also, just became a member of GoOutdoors, expensive unless you've got discount card. (getting a £200 gortex coat for £80). So if you wanna use my card, just pm me.

Ben

[Big Stu 12]

Nice. Looks like you had a good time? Go same place you where planning?

Give me dates for next meet. Gonna take a look at this boggy forest, and see if we can get permanent permission for us to use. Will take pictures and let you all decide whether It's suitable for us.

Also, just became a member of GoOutdoors, expensive unless you've got discount card. (getting a £200 gortex coat for £80). So if you wanna use my card, just pm me.

Ben

I been doing some research and have found this place emailed the owner to se if they would accept bushcraft, http://www.orchardcampsite.co.uk/ and got a faverable responce, and he says come along and have a chat and a look at the place, I have told him that we have small tents and tarps also would be always cooking over fire, looks like price wise we could do a deal as we would be looking at somthing regualry.

As Far next meet goes how about mid Feb. date and place to be decided, would perfer perhapas a Sat night tho.

[Stringmaker]

I been doing some research and have found this place emailed the owner to se if they would accept bushcraft, http://www.orchardcampsite.co.uk/ and got a faverable responce, and he says come along and have a chat and a look at the place, I have told him that we have small tents and tarps also would be always cooking over fire, looks like price wise we could do a deal as we would be looking at somthing regualry.

As Far next meet goes how about mid Feb. date and place to be decided, would perfer perhapas a Sat night tho.

Nice one Stu, that site looks pretty good.

It will sometimes be a compromise I guess between a "formal" site like that and doing our own thing but it looks worth a visit.

[Big Stu 12]

Nice one Stu, that site looks pretty good.

It will sometimes be a compromise I guess between a "formal" site like that and doing our own thing but it looks worth a visit.

Well it seems to be the best of the two evils, do we stealth it and risk problems, use a "Camp Site" until we find a "Home", as long as we can do most of what we want then I can see any problems we may have to adjust somethings but better then, not doing at all.

I have also found a Possiblity at the Spinney in Boxford a Scout Campsite, but that would depend on scout usage and also Insurance that would be need for the group, think we could do it later but out of reach at the mo, untill a group is properly formed.

The long and short of it is that everyone will have to keep ears and eyes open for possible places, and take an active part in a group to make things happen, as they say "many hands make light work", and an active group will only be as successful as the amount of input for its members/users.

[BenCalver]

Couldn't put it better myself.
We always have the possibility of my mates forest in Cambridge? But that's quite far for some, so will keep asking people closer for now.

We may not be able to do everything ee want on the site stu has found but main thing is, It's a place we won't get moved on from and we can have fires without people getting unhappy bout it.

Up for a Feb meet, work every other Sat though. Can book off if I get enough notice

[Big Stu 12]

Up for a Feb meet, work every other Sat though. Can book off if I get enough notice

lets go for a night that your not working...what date you thinking

[BenCalver]

These are the following dates I'm off on a Saturday:
4th February
18th February
4th March

Could probably book the 25th February off?

See what other dates people are available first.

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

It looks like you folks have been busy, nice one Stu re the Orchard.

I am up for 18th Feb. Do you want me to investigatory public Indemnity insurance? at lest we will know what it cost even if we don't go thought with it.


Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi All

It looks like you folks have been busy, nice one Stu re the Orchard.

I am up for 18th Feb. Do you want me to investigatory public Indemnity insurance? at lest we will know what it cost even if we don't go thought with it.


Regards
Rum

18th Feb is good for me as well, so thats 3 of us, lets do it......

I'll contact orchard and see if i can visit sunday morning to have a look, then if its any good report back, if your about Tony fancy coming, two set of eyes and eards are better, then maybe we could do the 18th there. if not will have to find somewhere else.

Yeah I think it may well be an idea to , but would it mean we would have to be more structured, it may give us an idea how we will have to set up ready for it.

[DavidJT]

Hi All,
Bit of info on Orchard Campsite.

I have stayed there with my young son, and we quite liked it. The wooded area is smallish, but with well spaced trees. It's towards the bottom of the site by the river (which you can fish at an additional charge). I think it would be possible to swing a hammock or tarp in this area. The ground is quite bare and a little stoney though.

They allow campfires, which is great, but don't allow you to gather your own firewood (at least not in the high season). They charged us £10 for a wheelbarrow full of seasoned firewood. However I also managed to illegally smuggle in a couple of bags of firewood from home in the boot of the car. (You can drive down quite close to the woodland pitches).

We have only been in the summer months, and whilst it was busy, it didn't seem crowded. This time of year I think you'll almost have the place to yourselves.

In short it's not exactly the wilds of Canada or Scandinavia, but for a temporary option not too far away it's probably OK.

BTW, I'm still happy to lay on some Field Archery one Sunday in the Dunwich area.

[Big Stu 12]

Hi All,
Bit of info on Orchard Campsite.

I have stayed there with my young son, and we quite liked it. The wooded area is smallish, but with well spaced trees. It's towards the bottom of the site by the river (which you can fish at an additional charge). I think it would be possible to swing a hammock or tarp in this area. The ground is quite bare and a little stoney though.

They allow campfires, which is great, but don't allow you to gather your own firewood (at least not in the high season). They charged us £10 for a wheelbarrow full of seasoned firewood. However I also managed to illegally smuggle in a couple of bags of firewood from home in the boot of the car. (You can drive down quite close to the woodland pitches).

We have only been in the summer months, and whilst it was busy, it didn't seem crowded. This time of year I think you'll almost have the place to yourselves.

In short it's not exactly the wilds of Canada or Scandinavia, but for a temporary option not too far away it's probably OK.

BTW, I'm still happy to lay on some Field Archery one Sunday in the Dunwich area.

Thank you for that Info, its sound ok just for a fill in untill the members of the group get a perm "home", but hey you never know, Hopefully with a regular meet there my well get a better deal, espaicaly in low season, for stuff like the real deep in the woods stuff I can see a couple of trips coming about...

No doubt when we are up and runnig as a gruop will will take you up on your kind offer of some feild archery

[Big Stu 12]

I have not managed to get to see the camp site today, but will try next weekend, I am up for making the 18th a go'er, anyway, at either orchard or an other venue.

Who's up for it?

[BenCalver]

yup, count me in.

Just bought new kit I wanna give a proper test.

[Big Stu 12]

yup, count me in.

Just bought new kit I wanna give a proper test.

what you brought Ben? I ordered a DD hammock this weekend :).

So far for the 18th

Stu
Ben

[Rumcelt]

Hi Boys

I am up for the 18th Orchard will be OK if it not raining, as it can get a bit boggy under foot when it has been raining for a bit.

I will be taking my army sleeping bag this time round if the temps stay as they are.
Speak soon.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

So frar for the 18th Feb
If Orchard is a bit wet we can try the 2nd spot that we thought about of return to the one that we used last time, see what happens.

So far for the 18th

Stu
Ben
Rum

[BenCalver]

what you brought Ben? I ordered a DD hammock this weekend :).

So far for the 18th

Stu
Ben

What one you order? I've got the basic one and I love it .
Got myself new Gore-tex coat, waterproof walking boots, sleeping bag liner, waterproof trousers, bandit, and a few other lil bits.

[Big Stu 12]

What one you order? I've got the basic one and I love it .
Got myself new Gore-tex coat, waterproof walking boots, sleeping bag liner, waterproof trousers, bandit, and a few other lil bits.

I got a Travel Hammock, thought it was an alrounderand the one to go for, I like new toys, lol. I looking at tring to make a under quilt for it out of an old sleeping bag of the kids I have got.

[BenCalver]

So far for the 18th

Stu
Ben
Rum

Any other takers? My mate should be joining us as well do that's 4.

Stu
Rum
Ben
Matt

[Big Stu 12]

Any other takers? My mate should be joining us as well do that's 4.

Stu
Rum
Ben
Matt

Thats good news, I went to Orchards this morning, it looks OK, the woods are not that large, the owner was not there so could not chat to him, the place was empty and covered in snow, I did phone his mobile, he did say that the camp-site was water logged, it felt ok to me, just a bit hard and frozen, lol.

As has been said on here I feel that it would be ok just to get away, and have a night out, for a group as long as it was not too big, lol. I will email him and see what he will charge us but he will not move on the wood cost's.

[Cromm]

Full of coldy flu cough at the moment. But if i can make it i will.

[Big Stu 12]

Just had an email from orchards, it looks like they will want to charge a re vamped charge of their normal charge of £16 for a tent with 4 people, ie for 4 people it will be £4 each. but i still await to see, I am wondering if he really wants us there.

[BenCalver]

So it's not 16 each if we using hammocks and tarps?

[Big Stu 12]

So it's not 16 each if we using hammocks and tarps?

Well I am trying to get it dow as low as possible , bearing a in mind he has NO one else there, then it depends on if he wants us or not, I am aiming for £4 each, still got no email answer yet....

OK its not quite the wilds but at least its somewere we can use as a base and not get hassle, untill we sorted with a proper woods, also ok when we are the only ones there, as it get busy there will be to mant people about.

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

I think it is a fair compromise, its weather he wants us their or not.
I have stayed there on my own last Oct but it can get a bit boggy so I stayed at the top.
it should be fun, should I bring the 3 steel rods so we can hang our pots of it.


Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Stu

I think it is a fair compromise, its weather he wants us their or not.
I have stayed there on my own last Oct but it can get a bit boggy so I stayed at the top.
it should be fun, should I bring the 3 steel rods so we can hang our pots of it.


Regards
Rum

Hi Tony,

I have just chased him, as still now answer, I have told him 4 to 6 people in tarps/one man tents, yeah it will be good to have the steel rods, save watering the fire, lol.

I am hopefully going to order a smaller tarp from DD this week, and will bring my big one so we can make a communial shelter, just incase i dont get the DD one can I brorrow one from someone please, I'll aslo bring my Coleman light again.

[Big Stu 12]

Just got this from Orchards....

" We are likely toremain waterlogged for some weeks yet and therfore no vehiclws allowed onot grass areas - and there is still just 1 loo and no showers and no hot water

therefore a special price of £3 per night per person and fire wood at £8 per barrowload instead of £15"

It looks like a good responce, I am up for giving it ago. if everyone is....??????.

he says it is water loged, but I walked down to the woodland area, but it seemed ok may be frozen tho, lol.

[Cromm]

Well if it is rubbish we can always say thanks but no thanks and what's it costed...? Less than £6

[Big Stu 12]

just incase i dont get the DD one can I brorrow one from someone please,

I got a Special card in the post today, so I hope its my new Tarp..... :-)

[BenCalver]

If its not the tarp got a spare Basha your more than welcome to borrow as I'll be using my dd tarp. Price seems good, so I'm up for it still. Will check with my mate, see if he is still coming. No cars on grass is fine as I'm used to hiking bout an hour with all gear on bk and dog, so sort walk fine.

[Big Stu 12]

If its not the tarp got a spare Basha your more than welcome to borrow as I'll be using my dd tarp. Price seems good, so I'm up for it still. Will check with my mate, see if he is still coming. No cars on grass is fine as I'm used to hiking bout an hour with all gear on bk and dog, so sort walk fine.

I spoke with Nick last night (KimboKo) , sadly he can not make it as he has family things to do, I am wondering if we book for say begining of march with the orchards for a night and go were we went last time? what is everyone else's feeling?

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

I don't mind where we go.

Regards
Tony

[Big Stu 12]

Hey got my new Tarp.... :), looking good, made it a skin , and all set up with a ridge line and prusik'd up. just need it to be sat night...

[Rumcelt]

Nice one Stu we, will see what it looks like Saturday

[Big Stu 12]

Made a few other things as well.... :-)

[BenCalver]

We going this Saturday or another Saturday in March? Not fussed either where we end up, could even use old hall woods if people fancied? No permission but I've never been moved on. Owner lives no where near it so doubt he'll be visiting there evening or morning times.

[Big Stu 12]

We going this Saturday or another Saturday in March? Not fussed either where we end up, could even use old hall woods if people fancied? No permission but I've never been moved on. Owner lives no where near it so doubt he'll be visiting there evening or morning times.

This Sat Eve is a goer, I was just wondering about Orchard for one early march due to the waterloged ground... Old Hall Woods, Thats the one that we spoke about earlier?

[Big Stu 12]

Just Had an email from Orchards, saying that the site is not too water logged for camping , just not able to get the cars on it, if everyone's ok with it, I suggest we go there.... at least we can hang around a bit on the Sunday then.

[BenCalver]

Only bit of mud. I'm still in.

[BenCalver]

Oh yeah, yes old hall woods is the one we thought about first. My usual site, the ancient woodland. Small group would be fine i reckon. No shooting on the land so wouldn't have to worry bout that. No parking though, so would be a case of parking in chantry and hiking there. Still trying to get out to tattingstone, to check out a small bit of woodland there.


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[Big Stu 12]

Ok I'll let the Guy know we will be going there worth a try for one night anyhow, I am seeing the kids tomorrow, untill 15:00, and givng Tony a lift, how do we want to play it, is your mate still comming Ben?.

Anyone else up for it

I let the guy know we are comming, I ve told him that Tony and I will be getting there about 16:00, if your going stright there, what time do you want to get ther Ben?

[Big Stu 12]

Oh yeah, yes old hall woods is the one we thought about first. My usual site, the ancient woodland. Small group would be fine i reckon. No shooting on the land so wouldn't have to worry bout that. No parking though, so would be a case of parking in chantry and hiking there. Still trying to get out to tattingstone, to check out a small bit of woodland there.


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[QUOTE=BenCalver;1046718]Oh yeah, yes old hall woods is the one we thought about first. My usual site, the ancient woodland. Small group would be fine i reckon. No shooting on the land so wouldn't have to worry bout that. No parking though, so would be a case of parking in chantry and hiking there. Still trying to get out to tattingstone, to check out a small bit of woodland there.

perhaps a one night stay over the next month or so, see how the land lies, it would just be good to get a regular sopt that we can gaurante more then a couple of hrs.

[Big Stu 12]

Night out tomorrow, Booking Confirmed,

Cost will be £3 per head, £8 per barrow load of wood.

List so far.
Stu
Rum
Ben
Matt

[Rumcelt]

I will bring an axe as their wood is big lumps and you need something a little smaller to get it started.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Great night last night, after trying Orchards out, OK not out in the wilds but, hey it out amongst the trees, had a bit of trouble getting the fire going due to damp logs, but got it going, after a bit of work with my Hat,

When we arrived and looked for the water we found none of the taps worked, and the loos locked.....:eek:..... we started to set up, and sort out the Tarps and the Hammocks.


So we waited till the the camp site owner appeared, he told us go round the bag of the house the tap is there so is the loo.... thank good nes we got water.....:) kettle was put on, did some food, after the we finished it off with cheese, oatcakes and a drop of Port...... the just chated till bed time.

Got up this morning there had been a frost, opened my flask that I had made last night, built the fire which I lit no prob this time, cooked breakfast, the just cleared up the site, paid the money and left.

Tony took some pics which hopefully will go up later, all in all yes its not the wilds but as a quick weekender I can see out of season its a good place for somewhere to go, and will be returning again.

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

Just to say had a good night last night. the best bit was having seeming mug of hot coffee and breakfast in front of an open fire and it being a very sunny and the crisp morning are with the warmth of the sun on your face and good company, there is nothing like it.

Stu I jest checked and it got down to about -2.5 approx last night so with wind chill it was no surprise it was a little Chile at time last night lol.

Regards
Rum

[Cromm]

Great to read that you had a good time look forward to seeing the photos.

[Big Stu 12]

Great to read that you had a good time look forward to seeing the photos.

some here

https://picasaweb.google.com/Bigstu12/Orchards18thFeb2012

[Cromm]

Nice, looks like it isn't to thick where you were camping with trees? Was there alot of different areas wood wise?

[Big Stu 12]

Nice, looks like it isn't to thick where you were camping with trees? Was there alot of different areas wood wise?

Na not really a large area but good for what we want to do until we find a home, lol. and we were left alone to do what we wanted.

[Cromm]

Then that is cooool.

[Grom]

Short notice but anyone fancy going out tonight? NO clue where shall just pick a random wood! Intending to watch the space station float on by at 6ish! http://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?satid=25544&lat=52.056&lng=1.158&loc=Ipswich&alt=6&tz=GMT

[Big Stu 12]

Short notice but anyone fancy going out tonight? NO clue where shall just pick a random wood! Intending to watch the space station float on by at 6ish! http://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?satid=25544&lat=52.056&lng=1.158&loc=Ipswich&alt=6&tz=GMT

Shame its a week night or I'd say yes, I fancy and other night out soon. I Have put a date of the 24th March for a weekend meet at orchards if anyones interested, perhaps use it to get some bushy activitys in as well, maybe a group meal on the Sat night.

[Cromm]

Sounds good. I will put the 24th down for a meet.

[Bundleman]

Not gonna be able to hook up on the 24th. Have my kids most weekends but perhaps next time...

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

I am up for the 24th, I know the Orchard is not everyone's cup of tea when it comes to getting out and about, but it give's us a place to meet up chat and organise our selves and try and fined a permanent site.
If anyone is doing stealth camping please let me know as I am happy to do some of that as well.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi All

I am up for the 24th, I know the Orchard is not everyone's cup of tea when it comes to getting out and about, but it give's us a place to meet up chat and organise our selves and try and fined a permanent site.
If anyone is doing stealth camping please let me know as I am happy to do some of that as well.

Regards
Rum

As you say mate, its not quite what we want, its a meeting place were we can just not worry about anything, but I am up for a night out elsewhere as well, do you fancy a night were we went the other week?, I would rather not walk in due to my under quilt at the mo, lol

[Big Stu 12]

Short notice but anyone fancy going out tonight? NO clue where shall just pick a random wood! Intending to watch the space station float on by at 6ish! http://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?satid=25544&lat=52.056&lng=1.158&loc=Ipswich&alt=6&tz=GMT

How did it go last night?

[Big Stu 12]

anyone fancy a night out next weekend?

[Rumcelt]

Hi M8

Sorry I cant next weekend.

regards
Rum

[BenCalver]

I'm alive again!!!!

Stupid Internet providers!

Finally got my Internet back up and running at last!!!

Sorry I missed last session but couldn't get online to get any info!

Need to get some phone numbers of people so it don't happen again!
Pm me if you don't mind me having your number...

How was the site?

Just a heads up, I'm stealth camping this week end. Saturday night, anyone wanting to join?

It'll be from bout 3pm til bout 10am, down near belstead.



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[Big Stu 12]

I'm alive again!!!!

Stupid Internet providers!

Finally got my Internet back up and running at last!!!

Sorry I missed last session but couldn't get online to get any info!

Need to get some phone numbers of people so it don't happen again!
Pm me if you don't mind me having your number...

How was the site?

Just a heads up, I'm stealth camping this week end. Saturday night, anyone wanting to join?

It'll be from bout 3pm til bout 10am, down near belstead.



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I'l PM you my number again.

I am interested, in sat night,

[Big Stu 12]

Good People of Suffolk - and anyone who fancys.

I have just let Orchards know that we will require a spot on the 24th March, I have also suggested that theymay be one or two that may ask to stay on the 23rd, and make it a 2 nighter.

I am working on the same prices as last time, I will get these confirmed nearer the time, but I can see no reason why they can not stand.

I await his response.

[Big Stu 12]

Alan at Orchards has replied, and said all ok, he is expecting us. both nights are good with him if people want to do a two nighter.

So Whos coming?

Stu, - Sat night only at mo.

[BenCalver]

Well I can't go today as the misses is kicking up a massive fuss, so for easy life told her I won't go this weekend.

Is 24th bank holiday weekend? I'm up for it either way.

On another note, I've got 2weeks off starting 4th April, so hoping to do couple of 2nighters? If anyone else up for it?

[BenCalver]

Just been given permission to camp and practise bushcraft by side a river.
Couple other people would be able to join me. Allowed small fires, could fish in river too, got some photos which I'll upload at some point soon.

Not the biggest place but at least it's a start and free. Can go any time too.

[BenCalver]

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[Big Stu 12]

Just been given permission to camp and practise bushcraft by side a river.
Couple other people would be able to join me. Allowed small fires, could fish in river too, got some photos which I'll upload at some point soon.

Not the biggest place but at least it's a start and free. Can go any time too.

That's Great news Ben, put me down for a visit with you. I would suggest that we keep the 24th date at Orchards, and go for an other date here... :-).

what's the access like?, or is it a walk in.

[BenCalver]

It's behind my brothers field that he keeps horses in. Would have to probably be one car. Enough room for 4 people tops.

[BenCalver]

Also have to climb over a small fence which is there to keep horses in. Plenty of firewood, small fire only.

[Big Stu 12]

Thats good, looks a great place, I take it wood would have to be taken as well?.

[BenCalver]

Na, plenty of wood to use. Can fell small trees if needed.

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

Ben that is fantastic news re the camping, I am up for the 24th.
I was thinking about buying some Wayfaire food packs, you get shipping free with orders over £50.00 anyone interested?

Regards
Rum

[BenCalver]

Never had em. Any good? Price per unit?


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[Big Stu 12]

Hi All

Ben that is fantastic news re the camping, I am up for the 24th.
I was thinking about buying some Wayfaire food packs, you get shipping free with orders over £50.00 anyone interested?

Regards
Rum

Used to use them years ago along with raven meals..... hope they are better now...I'll stick with my sausage for the mo, things are better with a sausage in them ,lol.

[Big Stu 12]

Thats good news , it looks like a bit of a clean up is required as well, when you thinking about going Ben?

[BenCalver]

Yeah lil clear up probably be needed in order to set up, don't want to be to close to river. I might be down the yard this weekend with my brother, doing more chopping of trees, I'll see If I can leave a small pile for us to use, so we'll have some ready to hand. Won't be camping there to the following week at the earliest as I'm working this Saturday. I'll get more pictures as well.
Fishing isn't permitted from the other side of river and my brother got a long stretch so will be the only ones who can fish. Shame the whole 8 acres isn't woodland, otherwise we'd be sorted.

I'm still trying to talk to a few farmers down near capel st mary, see if we can get permission there as one farmer got bout 6 bits of big woodland down there.

[Big Stu 12]

Yeah lil clear up probably be needed in order to set up, don't want to be to close to river. I might be down the yard this weekend with my brother, doing more chopping of trees, I'll see If I can leave a small pile for us to use, so we'll have some ready to hand. Won't be camping there to the following week at the earliest as I'm working this Saturday. I'll get more pictures as well.
Fishing isn't permitted from the other side of river and my brother got a long stretch so will be the only ones who can fish. Shame the whole 8 acres isn't woodland, otherwise we'd be sorted.

I'm still trying to talk to a few farmers down near capel st mary, see if we can get permission there as one farmer got bout 6 bits of big woodland down there.

If it sleepable with out a clear we could have a sat night there, and do some work on it that afternoon/morning.

[Rumcelt]

Hi Ben and Stu

Let me know when you are up for camping and I will come along.

About the wayfaier food I don't think they are to bad, but that is just my opinion.

each unit is £3.99 you have choice of about 18 meals and 3 afters
I like the all day breakfast
The also do a hot food kit for £5.49 ( re in an emergence do fire cant cook still have hot food.

As I said I am going to order some but any order over £50.00 gets ship free so that is about 12.5 units worth, any takers?

[Rumcelt]

Hi boys

Is the 24 still? do we know who is going and will it be over 2 days ?

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi boys

Is the 24 still? do we know who is going and will it be over 2 days ?

Regards
Rum

I am going def on the Sat night, but its my little one's b'day on the Friday so I don't think If i can make it then,

I just thought I would give people a second night if they wanted it.

[jacko1066]

Hi guys, sorry to hijack your thread a bit, I have been looking at the Orchards website for a little while, Im thinking about taking the family car camping there!!
What is the site actually like?
Are the facilities nice and clean?
Atb
Steve

[BenCalver]

Best person to ask is Stu, PM him?

Down yard this weekend to clean up bit, then following Saturday Im doing a stealth camp, if any one up for it?

Don't know if any fancies doing a bushcraft walk this Saturday? Was planning to pop to the forest to walk the dog but thought might be good if anyone wanted to meet and check out site for following Saturday? Plan where to set up etc incase anyone did wanna do a stealth?


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[BenCalver]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention stu, it is possible to set up without a clear up but think its a bit boggy atm due to the excessive rain last few days. Hopefully dry soon. Can either have a stealth camp in woods following Saturday If a few wanna go but if it's me you and rum we could test by the river.

If weather not good next week then I suggest Forrest.

[Big Stu 12]

Hi guys, sorry to hijack your thread a bit, I have been looking at the Orchards website for a little while, Im thinking about taking the family car camping there!!
What is the site actually like?
Are the facilities nice and clean?
Atb
Steve

Its Ok, Quite a cosy site, with some deep water ponds and a river quite a slope to the camp site down to the rive small arera of trees, the loo we had to use was in an out house to the main house as theother were shut, quite wet under foot apart from inbetween the trees, apart from that not much could be said we were the only ones there, shop was not open and the owner was not there for most of the time we were.

[Big Stu 12]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention stu, it is possible to set up without a clear up but think its a bit boggy atm due to the excessive rain last few days. Hopefully dry soon. Can either have a stealth camp in woods following Saturday If a few wanna go but if it's me you and rum we could test by the river.

If weather not good next week then I suggest Forrest.

Well next Sunday is my birthday so a night out would be great... yeah a camp somewere would be good or a night by the river. we could go back to were Tony, Nick and I went if wanted as well as that was not a bad clearing, easy to get to.

This Sat and Sunday I am busy with the kids.

[BenCalver]

I'm working this Saturday and can't ever do a Sunday night as work Monday unless I've got it book off like the first two weeks in April.

So next Saturday is a go. Penciled in.
Can only do 24th if I'm not working but think I am.

Who interested in a two nighter during April?

Anyone any good at foraging for food?


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[Big Stu 12]

Hi guys, sorry to hijack your thread a bit, I have been looking at the Orchards website for a little while, Im thinking about taking the family car camping there!!
What is the site actually like?
Are the facilities nice and clean?
Atb
Steve

Saying all that the Loos and showers looked like there was a lot of work being done up. the guy is plesent enough tho, you realy need to speak to someone that has been there when the site is fully open.

THe wood is a bit steep for a wheel barrow tho.

[Big Stu 12]

I'm working this Saturday and can't ever do a Sunday night as work Monday unless I've got it book off like the first two weeks in April.

So next Saturday is a go. Penciled in.
Can only do 24th if I'm not working but think I am.

Who interested in a two nighter during April?

Anyone any good at foraging for food?


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Lovely, next Sat week sounds good.

And a two nighter in April is good for me, Are you going to do it at the new site, if you do you better set a limit of people, count me In please. if its elsewere, are we going to use Orchards , as a stealth over two nigths might be a problem...

Lets set the date... do you want to lead on that Ben, and do we start to use the group for arranging the meets in detail?

[Rumcelt]

Hi Boys

Ben please count me in as well for April, can you pm your mob Ben?

Are we still up for the 24th

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Boys

Ben please count me in as well for April, can you pm your mob Ben?

Are we still up for the 24th

Regards
Rum

Yeah I am still up for the 24th, just so we know who is coming I'll start a list

Big Stu
Rum

[BenCalver]

Morning lads!
All good for Saturday?
Don't think it'll be at new site as it was still bit boggy Sunday but will pop down night before to check, otherwise I'll be stealthing at woods over belstead village.
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[Big Stu 12]

Shame about the boggyness, it would be good to be there, I am up for a vist somewere, i would rather not a walk in, i did wonder about rendelsham area.?

[Rumcelt]

Hi Boys

i might be up for it got a bad back at moment I am using pain killers and ante inflammatory s so will no by Friday.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Boys

i might be up for it got a bad back at moment I am using pain killers and ante inflammatory s so will no by Friday.

Regards
Rum

Oh no Tony, thats not good news, hope it gets better quick

[BenCalver]

Sorry to hear that rum. Hope it's better?

I'll be heading to the woods this afternoon, it's the only place I can go. Haven't got any money to head anywhere else unfortunately, payday next Friday.

It does require a lil walk to it. You could probably park car at St. Mary's church, Belstead and walk from there which is bout 5mins away from woods.

Also gotta bring my dog as the missus ain't about to look after him, so if your afraid of big dogs, might be best not to come? Although he will be staked to ground at all times and can bring mussel if it helps.

I'll be at Belstead church( St. Marys ) at 4 if anyone is wanting to come.

Let me know and I'll give you better directions on how to get there.

I'm hiking from chantry to get there myself.

I'll recheck forum in couple hours.

[Big Stu 12]

I am afraid that I cant come this weekend, I just had a mate have a bad failure on his discovery, and he need it for next week , so off to the workshop, for a mammoth fixing session....... in to the early hrs of tomorrow, and most of tomorrow, but hey ho.....

Have a good time Ben, are you coming to orchards next weekend?.

I'll prob be doing the same and giving Tony a lift like last time, thats if he want one, lol?

[Whittler Kev]

Just worked it out your 70 miles away. The same distance that the Norwich meet (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30784&p=1059974#post1059974) is to Ipswich ;)

[Rumcelt]

Hi Kev

How are all you boys in the Norfolk group.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Kev how are you from a sunny Suffolk, welcome to the Suffolk Thread.

[Big Stu 12]

Who interested in a two nighter during April?


I am not seeing the kids on the weekend of the 15th April, if anyone want a weekender/ two nighter I am up for it.

Also Whos comming on this weekend?

[Cromm]

Hi all,
Been trying to find kit but I am not sure what to get. I've placed some archery gear that I don't use on here for swaps for gear. But not to sure what to go for as I've had a load of people say yes please to the items.
I was thinking tent as that is what I have used in the past but kind of like the idea of hammock and tarp, but not to sure. I've had a little read to see what I think I may need but you can never tell.
All the help I can get would be great
Steve

[Big Stu 12]

From my experience, a tarp is great, in a tent you more removed from the natural world, and I love the hammock, your off the floor, and I find it very comfortable.
I love waking up and being able to see whats around you with out getting out the pit,

I have got a DD travel hammock with i like, and a DD 3x3 tarp but would say go for the XL Tarp due to the size of it would suit me better.

What other kit do you have at the mo.

[Cromm]

Hi Stu,
I had a few bits but they all seem to have gone walk about..
So what I am left with is;
A Markill stove head to put onto a gas bottle.
A Markill lamp again to put onto a gas bottle.
Gas bottles for above.
One sleeping bag.
One bottle and pouch.
Knife,Axe, Folding sa.
Clothing, hats and boots.
Torch......
And that looks about it.

Would you say your hammock, tarp and sleeping kit is a light as a tent and sleeping bag?

[Rumcelt]

hi Boys

Did you say this weekend Stu for a camp?

I will happily do the 15th April 2 days any ideas where?

Cromm you mite look on the forum for group byes as I saw one resonantly for DD hammocks and tarps, it keeps the cost down a bit?

Re weight this depends on summer or winter my kite weight can drop by just under half, as winter you need more kit, my tarp and hammock are less than 3 Kg and that is about the weight of my colman tent, not including sleeping bag.
As my sleeping bag is part of a system Got-ex bad, sleeping bag and flees liner but during summer I only use Got-ex bag and flees liner, I hope this helps.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Stu,
I had a few bits but they all seem to have gone walk about..
So what I am left with is;
A Markill stove head to put onto a gas bottle.
A Markill lamp again to put onto a gas bottle.
Gas bottles for above.
One sleeping bag.
One bottle and pouch.
Knife,Axe, Folding sa.
Clothing, hats and boots.
Torch......
And that looks about it.

Would you say your hammock, tarp and sleeping kit is a light as a tent and sleeping bag?

You got the majority that would be needed, The Tapr and Hammock weighs about 1.7Kgs if i remmeber right. This time of year you still need a sleeping bag in a hammock and put the Mat under you to insulate the underside of the hammock.

[Big Stu 12]

hi Boys

Did you say this weekend Stu for a camp?

I will happily do the 15th April 2 days any ideas where?

Regards
Rum

yeah, this sat at orchards, I can onlty make sat night, but hey its a night out.

na no ideas were on the 15th, wonder if we can get lost somewhere lol.

[Whittler Kev]

I am not seeing the kids on the weekend of the 15th April, if anyone want a weekender/ two nighter I am up for it.

Also Whos comming on this weekend?
On My BIRTHDAY!!!!:(
SWMBO and the kids (& Grandkids) would slaughter me:rolleyes:. Next time dudes ;)

[Cromm]

You got the majority that would be needed, The Tapr and Hammock weighs about 1.7Kgs if i remmeber right. This time of year you still need a sleeping bag in a hammock and put the Mat under you to insulate the underside of the hammock.

Cromm you mite look on the forum for group byes as I saw one resonantly for DD hammocks and tarps, it keeps the cost down a bit?

Re weight this depends on summer or winter my kite weight can drop by just under half, as winter you need more kit, my tarp and hammock are less than 3 Kg and that is about the weight of my colman tent, not including sleeping bag.
As my sleeping bag is part of a system Got-ex bad, sleeping bag and flees liner but during summer I only use Got-ex bag and flees liner, I hope this helps.

Regards
Rum

Cheers Stu and Rum,
Will try and see if I can work a trade for hammock and XL tarp and mat for one of the bows. Looking at the bivi bags aswell for in the hammock maybe??
Ta

[BenCalver]

Can't do this weekend unfortunately, gotta work till 7pm Saturday. Can't do the 15th either as it's at the end of my two week holiday, off from the 31st march till the 15th April. Any nights during that is fine with me.


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[Big Stu 12]

Can't do this weekend unfortunately, gotta work till 7pm Saturday. Can't do the 15th either as it's at the end of my two week holiday, off from the 31st march till the 15th April. Any nights during that is fine with me.


Thats a shame Ben, be good to catch up some time, I wondering about looking at may be heading to thetford ofr the weekend of the 15th,

[Whittler Kev]

Thats a shame Ben, be good to catch up some time, I wondering about looking at may be heading to thetford ofr the weekend of the 15th,
I'll let the Norwich lot know if you like ;)

[mitch66]

Thats a shame Ben, be good to catch up some time, I wondering about looking at may be heading to thetford ofr the weekend of the 15th,Hi, just a matter of interest where in thetford and what time do you meet, and what is ofr (off road 4x4 maybe) thanks carl

[Big Stu 12]

Hi, just a matter of interest where in thetford and what time do you meet, and what is ofr (off road 4x4 maybe) thanks carl

The Suffolk group is in its first couple of it meets, its just that as its a possible two night it would be good to get lost in a large wood, rather then moving on each day

and ofr is just a typo for "for". I do off road, have got a disco1 with loads of mods, and belong lo Suffolk land rover owners club.

[BenCalver]

What days you thinking off?

[DavidJT]

Hi Again Suffolk lads (and lasses?). Sorry I haven't made it to a meet yet.
id just like to invite any of you who are interested, and available to come to my field archery club's Have-A-Go Day.
its on Sunday 22nd April, in a beautiful part of Dunwich Forest. Just PM me for details anyone who's up for it.

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Again Suffolk lads (and lasses?). Sorry I haven't made it to a meet yet.
id just like to invite any of you who are interested, and available to come to my field archery club's Have-A-Go Day.
its on Sunday 22nd April, in a beautiful part of Dunwich Forest. Just PM me for details anyone who's up for it.

Thank you David, I will put that in my dairy, but i don't think i'll be able to come , as the week before I am aiming to find a two nighter, and the weekend after I am Off Roading with my Landrover Club the weekend after so will be with the kids.

I am also not going to orchards due to lack of interest.

[Cromm]

I may have found a place to camp. Checking it out over the weekend and will get back to you all with PM's.

[Big Stu 12]

I may have found a place to camp. Checking it out over the weekend and will get back to you all with PM's.

Thats great news, think there willbe more interest once we got a place

[BenCalver]

Stealth or permission cromm?

[BenCalver]

Doing a 1nighter beside the river next Saturday or Sunday night?
Weather permitting of course.

[Big Stu 12]

Doing a 1nighter beside the river next Saturday or Sunday night?
Weather permitting of course.

Put me down for a space if its Sat night please.

[BenCalver]

Not a problem stu

[BenCalver]

We can't use the yard this weekend as my brother got a horse show/competition, any time after weekend is fine I've been told.


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[BenCalver]

Cromm
Did you have any joy?


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[Big Stu 12]

So whos up for the weekend of the of 15th April, ???

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

Count me in, is this two nights?

If so and we don't get many takers do we want to go further afield, say Thetford? just a thought.

But count me in anyway.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Tony,

Yeah be good to make it a two nighter in Thetford, if not a static camp maybe two night in two places, lol.

Good to speak on the blower today, Yeah its a good idea for a drink in the Pub this Friday 6th April to have a couple of drinks, for a chat to see were to go, and a social, then on the Friday 14th head to Thetford after work.

Anyone want to Join us in the Pub?

The Suffolk Punch 19:30 April 6th

http://maps.beerintheevening.com/?pcb=IP1+5DN

Then meet at yours at 18:00 on the 14th April ready to go to Thetford..... fuel allowing or it may be Chantry Park, lol.

Any Takers............

[Big Stu 12]

Be good to get out this weekend, decided not to go to Thetford and go local, for s two nighter.

[Rumcelt]

Yep see u at 6.00 round mine.

Regards
Rumcelt

[Big Stu 12]

Good time out in the woods, with Rum, thank you for your company, the laughs, and boy did we laugh.....

Got there in just enough time to get the Tarps up and find some wood for a fire before the night drew in, and the temp to drop enough to make your breath show. so I put on the kettle and made some food, then time to go to bed, slept with the tarp open.

got up the next day to gather some more wood, find some nice fat wood. then tapped a couple of Birch's for some sap, then sat down and decided to try to carve my first spoon........

we thought we would have a quite weekend getting away from noise and an the hustle and bustle of life...... yeah like hell, all we heard was car racing going on at the next door airstrip until about 5 o'clock... the it went quite until the load raver music started early evening... AAARRRGHHHH.... but we had to chuckle at it.

After a good night sleep believe it or not, think it was due to the fact of tiredness more then anything else. I closed up the tarp as the wind was getting up, but i like to see the woods when i wake up, but hey better then a draught waking you up. we got up and decided to leave at mid moring,

A few pics here.

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Our camp site

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Another veiw

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Rum swinging in his hammock

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My pit with the Under Quilt that I will have to mod more

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The Fat Wood we collected.

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Rum trying to make a Feather stick

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Fire with my Trout Fillets cooking next to the fire....mmmmmm

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Oh and my poon..... my first attempt at one.

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

I would like to second ever thing Stu has put in his thread, it was a very nice two days and good company Stu.
Just to add we also taped a butch tree for sap and had a drink.

So Stu when are you bring out the sleeping bag and hammock work out DVD, as I almost weed myself as you were working out what should go were on it and getting in and out of your sleeping bag. lol

I have a few pick I will email over to you Stu.

I think the term Stu came out with some's it up "they don't know how lucky we are"

[Big Stu 12]

LOL,

Tony, i still cant see how getting in and out of a Hammock was so funny...........

Looks like I got the 25th May off... so looking good for the Visit to the Sussex lot....

[Cromm]

Great to see the both of you had a really good time. I've been trying to find some places to camp and not doing to well. Once i have some more kit I will try and join up with you all.
Ta.

[Big Stu 12]

I been doing some mods to my home-made under-quilt last night, broke my last needle on the sewing machine, so had to pop into Elmden on the way home to get some more, hopefully get it sorted soon,

would like to do another night out soon to try it out, also got some metal today towards the Fire grate.... may even go down the workshop to weld it together this week.

maybe look for another quite spot like that lovely little clearing we found.

[Rumcelt]

It was like you were doing a workout, I as also thinking of what hard work it can be to get in and out of a flees liner sleeping bag ans a bivie bag and the fight to get back in wilts balancing in a hammock.

Now that is a workout lol

[Rumcelt]

I am up for another trip

[Big Stu 12]

I am up for another trip

when you about

[Big Stu 12]

Tony,

Update I now got the 25th off confirmed so all go for next month to Sussex Group to see how thing are done there.

its a shame that after the first florish of interest thing seemed to have died, but at least us two are getting out and about.

Hopefully also get the grill/griddle made this week.

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

I am off the second week in May so do something then?

I have email you the photos I had taken last weekend.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Stu

I am off the second week in May so do something then?

I have email you the photos I had taken last weekend.

Regards
Rum

Hi, i would be interested in a night, cant make a week day tho at te mo, def a sat or sunday night., i'll put up some of the pics soon

[Rumcelt]

hi Stu
Are u going to Norfolk at some point?

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

hi Stu
Are u going to Norfolk at some point?

Regards
Rum

Hi Tony, yeah I been watching their thread and Interested in meeting them, and would like to pop along for a meet.

Stu

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

Yep that would be good, are you going for a camp or just to pop over? have you got a date in mind?
I thought some of the photos came out well, some were a little bit blurry.

Regards
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Stu

Yep that would be good, are you going for a camp or just to pop over? have you got a date in mind?
I thought some of the photos came out well, some were a little bit blurry.

Regards
Rum

I would like to pop and stay over night if they will let us, lol.

Heres some of the pics.

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Not a bad weekend apart from the saturday afternoon were it really hammered it down for a few mins... hence the under the tarp pic, and also two pics how we left the site.

[tim_c]

Hello all -- I've posted a public introduction & I thought I'd post a local introduction too... I'm Tim from Bury St. Edmunds. I like to cycle & walk. I don't drive. My family situation means I can't spend any nights away from home at the moment.

I've skimmed through the thread and looked at the pics' -- Looks very interesting. I look forward to seeing you lot in action.

Among the things I'd like to learn is how to set-up my dutch army poncho as a tarp. Knots (the only knot I really understand is the thumb knot, and I'm not totally sure about that one!). Caring for sharps would also be handy. And keeping pots & pans / eating utensils clean over multi-night trips.

Tim

[Big Stu 12]

Hello all -- I've posted a public introduction & I thought I'd post a local introduction too... I'm Tim from Bury St. Edmunds. I like to cycle & walk. I don't drive. My family situation means I can't spend any nights away from home at the moment.

I've skimmed through the thread and looked at the pics' -- Looks very interesting. I look forward to seeing you lot in action.

Among the things I'd like to learn is how to set-up my dutch army poncho as a tarp. Knots (the only knot I really understand is the thumb knot, and I'm not totally sure about that one!). Caring for sharps would also be handy. And keeping pots & pans / eating utensils clean over multi-night trips.

Tim

Welcome to the thread, most of the time we are over Ipswich way as Tony (Rumcelt) and I live that way, we are yet to get more then two of us at a meet, so have been using local to us, we were going over to Thetford for the weekend as I was not seeing the kids on the 15th but decided not to in the end, and went to Rendelsham area. we found it just about right for lightthe a mount left and let us set up with out rushing, after work

Next month we will be going down to the sussex mob to visit them but hopefuly get another night out before then.

I dont know about action..... but hey its time out, and something to do, while having a go at new things, as far as trying new knots just look them up o the tinternet and have a go i just use what i feel at the time.

I use a 3m x 3m DD Tarp and a DD travel Hamock, with a homemade Underquilt at the mo, but will be upsizzing to a XL tarp from DD befor long, as i find the smaller on too small for what i want, it works but hey you can always have more toys, lol.

I am just about to make a camp grill , hlafway through a kife, and going to make some whoppie slings for my hammock soon, hopefully picking up the dyneema this week. so there is loads for you to do off site of a camp as well.

[DavidJT]

Hi again all. Shame non of you guys made it to the field archery event last Sunday I posted.
It was a really good day, with over 100 people turning up, and a short but very intense shower of hail.
Yours truly in action on the bear....

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295213_423861927641541_1147341 98554317_1511273_659938338_n.j pg

Anyone interested in coming along another time can check here...

http://www.whitefriarsbowmen.co.uk/

or here...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitefriars-Bowmen/114734198554317

[Big Stu 12]

Hi again all. Shame non of you guys made it to the field archery event last Sunday I posted.
It was a really good day, with over 100 people turning up, and a short but very intense shower of hail.
Yours truly in action on the bear....
Anyone interested in coming along another time can check here...

http://www.whitefriarsbowmen.co.uk/

or here...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitefriars-Bowmen/114734198554317

Yeah I sorry I could not come, I was on a First Aid course with Rover Rescue on sunday, I would of love to have done it.

[Big Stu 12]

Tony,

I have just added our names to the sussex meet for the 25th/26/27th May,

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89920

I Have deff got the Friday off work so can do both days, should take about 1hr 1/2 hrs to two hrs to get ther it looks like you can turn up early, would be good to get the quite early on Friday pm and get set up ect.

the cost of the site is £4.92 per 24 hrs but hey its a weekend away. so if we get there about 2 pm, on friday and leave about 2pm on the sunday should give us pleanty of time to chill, and enjoy the activites..... must remember some cans this time, lol.

Heres their link

http://www.broadstonewarren.org.uk/

now just got to wait a month, lol.....and got to remmeber to take all my off road kit out the Disco to fit more kit in........dont forget your seat this time....

[Whittler Kev]

News from Norwich

(http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30784&p=1084797#post1084797)
12/13th May for the overnighter

So here's the list:

Damascus
Whittler Kev

Who else.......................... ..

[Big Stu 12]

I am interested, were is it being held, Its my girls, birthday the week before so I may have to have a party to go to...... but i'll find out and let you know.

[Whittler Kev]

I am interested, were is it being held, Its my girls, birthday the week before so I may have to have a party to go to...... but i'll find out and let you know.

It's near Norwich. Most meet at the park and ride just before the A47 ;)

[Big Stu 12]

It's near Norwich. Most meet at the park and ride just before the A47 ;)

Just looked there looks like ther is about 1/2 dozzen of them ,lol

I'll find out whats happening that weekend and if little one wants here dad at her party, she's 10 going on 96... lol

[L8starter]

I use a 3m x 3m DD Tarp and a DD travel Hamock, with a homemade Underquilt at the mo, but will be upsizzing to a XL tarp from DD befor long, as i find the smaller on too small for what i want, it works but hey you can always have more toys, lol.

im interested to see the underquilt, i also have thoughts....... i was going to say plans but aint quite got that far yet lol to make one

[Big Stu 12]

im interested to see the underquilt, i also have thoughts....... i was going to say plans but aint quite got that far yet lol to make one

All I did was used a cheap sleeping Bag and moded it to siut.

[roman-soldier]

Hi all, I have been following the threads for a few weeks, I have a DD tarp and Frontier hammock with loads of my old army bits and bobs, just not manger to get out yet. Big Stu and Rumcelt I would like to meet up as I live in Colchester, I think I will join you at Sussex meet, but it would be good to test my kit out before hand if you are doing anything at weekends.
I am also a landy fan, sold my modded Disco 300tdi before Xmas, hoping to get a 90 soon, was a member of Essex Landover club but that expired.
Hope to meet up soon.
Paul

[Big Stu 12]

Hi all, I have been following the threads for a few weeks, I have a DD tarp and Frontier hammock with loads of my old army bits and bobs, just not manger to get out yet. Big Stu and Rumcelt I would like to meet up as I live in Colchester, I think I will join you at Sussex meet, but it would be good to test my kit out before hand if you are doing anything at weekends.
I am also a landy fan, sold my modded Disco 300tdi before Xmas, hoping to get a 90 soon, was a member of Essex Landover club but that expired.
Hope to meet up soon.
Paul

Hi Roman,

It would be good to meet up with you before the Sussex meet, Tony (Rumcelt) have spoken about another meet before the sussex one, I was going to suggest a one nighter to him , maybe Fri 11th May at our normal area, prob at a different spot tho, as we move around. Better got to teh workshop to make that grill, lol

was going to go upto norwich meet but now cant make it as little one wants to go to her party on the 12th.....

Tony will be by soon to say yeah or nay...

I got a 300tdi, lifted, snorkel, breathers, EGR'd, Cat'd, few other bits, and it does me well, as well as being a good bus for doing the busy thing, I am a member of Suffolk Landrover Owners Club.

As far as Sussex is concerned we are going on the Friday morn to make the most of it, lol.

[Big Stu 12]

im interested to see the underquilt, i also have thoughts....... i was going to say plans but aint quite got that far yet lol to make one

I just finished it, just got to test it, lol, and get round to taking some pics, I was going to make one from scratch but thought may be a summer sleeping bag and mod it, as it'll have more use that way,.

[roman-soldier]

Speaking of underquilts ifound this guide http://gear-report.com/how-to-make-a-diy-camping-hammock-underquilt-from-a-sleeping-bag/ it looks simple, I have a old square fishing sleeping bag to have a go with. I'd be interested to see how Stu did yours

[L8starter]

i also have old sleeping bag, am unsure whether it would be very warm but certainly worth a go, thanks for the link

[Big Stu 12]

more or less the same, two lops at each end , the made sure there was not an opening at each end by putting a cord on each end to gather it up, this should stop any air trapped between the bag and the hammock getting out.

[Scopey]

Hi guys,
I'm Marc, although my username scopey is what everyone has called me since I was 18.
New to the forum, posted an intro in the introductions section - i'm ex army ,now a police officer and just love anything to do with the outdoors. Im currently finishing my ML course so up in the mountains as much as I can,also big into mountain biking,trail running and just getting out in the forest - often with my dog, an Alaskan Malamute called Dakota.
I live in Brandon and my house backs out onto the forest , so still Suffolk but maybe a bit of distance from the rest of you guys - you all Ipswich way?
Anyway if there is room for one more i'm game - more into the outdoors/wilderness survival side of bushcraft with its practical applications than any arty carving stuff etc.
Getting away at weekends can be hard as a shift worker but be good to get out and make new mates!

[Rumcelt]

Hi Stu

And hello and welcome to the new members of the Suffolk group, good to have you on board.
Stu I am good for 11th. where and when? PM me or text m8.
Stu I need to repair my tarp what sowing thread would you recommend?

Reg
Rum

[Rumcelt]

Hi Scopey

Being an ex-climber myself, I think anyone who can complete the ML course already knows quite a bit about survival training and can probably show us one or two things.
I look forward to exchanging info.

Reg
Rum

[Rumcelt]

Hi Roman-Soldier

Just something to add into the mix, under quilt's do have there uses but they do add bulk to your kit?
When it gets cold and my definition of cold is anything below 1 or 2 degrees C. I will use a thermo rest and a self inflating thermo and go to ground and drop my tarp as low as possible this reduces windchill factor, just a thought.

Reg
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Hi guys,
I'm Marc, although my username scopey is what everyone has called me since I was 18.
New to the forum, posted an intro in the introductions section - i'm ex army ,now a police officer and just love anything to do with the outdoors. Im currently finishing my ML course so up in the mountains as much as I can,also big into mountain biking,trail running and just getting out in the forest - often with my dog, an Alaskan Malamute called Dakota.
I live in Brandon and my house backs out onto the forest , so still Suffolk but maybe a bit of distance from the rest of you guys - you all Ipswich way?
Anyway if there is room for one more i'm game - more into the outdoors/wilderness survival side of bushcraft with its practical applications than any arty carving stuff etc.
Getting away at weekends can be hard as a shift worker but be good to get out and make new mates!

Hi Marc welcome, good to hear from another new member, hopefully be getting a regular group to go out and play in the woods, your welcome to join Tony and I anytime, at the mo we normaly stay local mainly due to we are in IPswich, as you can probley see from prevoius posts we are off to visit the sussex lot at the end of the month,


Hi Stu

And hello and welcome to the new members of the Suffolk group, good to have you on board.
Stu I am good for 11th. where and when? PM me or text m8.
Stu I need to repair my tarp what sowing thread would you recommend?

Reg
Rum

Hi Tony,

Oh of course your loop has pulled through a bit, I forgot that, I normaly sew with normal poltester thread , it will not rot, and is as good as any other, have you got a machine?. if not pop over one night and we can run it through mine.

all good for the 11th then... :) , I can meet you at yours same 6pm thats no problem.

If you want to come with us Roman or Scopy let us know, and we can arrange a meeting place, as we are not sure we exactly we will be....

[Scopey]

Stu,
Thanks for the welcome, yes read through all 9 pages, saw about you Sussex meet- sadly no go for me , am working the weekend and the 11,12th is Wife's birthday so going away. Am off the week starting Monday the 7th, hopping to get away to Brecon for a few days out on the mountains and sleeping down in the woods- got a lovely spot by a waterfall :)
Hopefully will be able to catch up with you guys soon!

[Big Stu 12]

Stu,
Thanks for the welcome, yes read through all 9 pages, saw about you Sussex meet- sadly no go for me , am working the weekend and the 11,12th is Wife's birthday so going away. Am off the week starting Monday the 7th, hopping to get away to Brecon for a few days out on the mountains and sleeping down in the woods- got a lovely spot by a waterfall :)
Hopefully will be able to catch up with you guys soon!

No problem, I was hoping to get along to see the guys in teh Norfok group on the 12th but due to my little ones birthday I cant make it , but out like to get out one time before the sussex meet, so the next best date was the 11th, no doubt there will be a weekender some time beginig of June, if you know of somewere that may be worth a look then pop a date for a meet on here.

Not been to the brecons for years, went to Mid Wales last Nove to do a bit of off roading, for a long weekend but that was staying in a lodge, looking to may be sept time doing a few days north to south wales off road and wild camping.

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

Wales the place of big mountains and horizontal rain, love it. I loved climbing in North Wales there is something about siting on a bolder watching birds fly beneath you.
Gods country I think.

Reg Rum

[Scopey]

Yeah spent far too much of my life living in the outdoors in Brecon and surrounding areas - know it VERY well thanks to the army... And spent at least one weekend a month in snowdonia during 2009 on the build up to an unsupported trek to Everest basecamp.
Looking forward to getting away for a few days away:)

[Rumcelt]

When I climbed in North Wales used to stay at a place called Jessie James bunk House, just down the road from the Gower valley.
Have a good time.
Reg
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

When I climbed in North Wales used to stay at a place called Jessie James bunk House, Reg
Rum


Bunk house that luxerary, lol

and still for luxerary its a bit of susasage....... in me Pasta

[Rumcelt]

Stu no mater how meany times you say it, the susasage thing don't sound right LMAO
And what is Stu motto relating to susasage answer on a post card lol

Reg
Rum

[Big Stu 12]

Stu no mater how meany times you say it, the susasage thing don't sound right LMAO
And what is Stu motto relating to susasage answer on a post card lol

Reg
Rum

LOL... at least it causes a laugh.... and your only stiring with your POOOOON.....

Carved out the bowl on it now, looks more like a spoon.... yes got me crooked knife...


You see that its leather craft at Sussex this month?... better get my knife done quick........

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

Is anyone up for an over night next week, Stu and I are having an overnight from Friday to Saturday 11 to 12.
The weather is getting milder and if you are short a bit of kit I am sure between Stu and I, we can help out.


P.S

Stu
I am going to pick up the Dutch oven next week. So stew and Banerck Friday


Reg
Rum