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Right ! Cooking doesn't get any tougher than this ! So you all have ample warning , I am announcing Dartmoor 6 , a springtime extravaganza.
From Friday 23rd March - To Sunday 25th March 2012 . Start of British Summer Time !
Also after much investigation it's my 49th Birthday , pillock i thought i was going to be 50 ! never mind it'll do ...
The 24th March also coincides with a " Tinners Walk " Details of which to follow.
Costs £10.00 for the weekend , to include at least one group meal , free safe parking, kindling /firewood etc etc .
Usual rules apply , any questions please ask ...
Ivan...
jonajuna
16-01-2012, 21:44
Oh go on then ;)
Jon & Cory
I'm coming car is ok now regards dave:lmao:
LRforestschool
17-01-2012, 09:20
I'm already there, in my head.
Did the chilli vodka go?
jonajuna
17-01-2012, 09:59
Nope Lucy, I saved it especially for you to be around to join the pain...... Sorry I mean fun :)
Ichneumon
17-01-2012, 10:48
On Sat 24th March we will be sharing our parking spot with members of the Dartmoor Tin Research group (DTRG) an archaeological group who, as the name suggests, study the history of tin working on Dartmoor.
They will be going on a guided field walk to Western Wella Brook, T Girt, Gibby Beam and Huntindon Mine. An approximately 4km walk over the moors and have invited any members of our gang who are interested to come along - there is no charge.
The group will be led by Dr Phil Newman author of The Field Archaeology of Dartmoor ( http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/publications/field-archaeology-dartmoor/ ) and there will be many other interesting and knowledgeable people attending.
Phil has told me that some members of his group are far from mountaineers so the walking pace will be very gentle.
As there will be handouts and other details to arrange we have been asked to submit approx numbers a few days in advance of the walk, so it would be useful if, when indicating your attendance at The Great Dartmoor Bake Off, you could also say if you would like to go on the walk.
ATB Paul
P.S. They are a rather serious and sober lot, so we'll have to be on our best behaviour! :)
Exxxxcellent dates! No clashes for me this time around and I expect to be there.....it does seem a long time off and a long time since I last saw you.
Glad you all had an eventful weekend in December (while I was organising and attending the Beekeepers' Christmas lunch) and a sociable Wrap Up Tour last weekend (while my organisation and running the Honey Show encroached on the weekend).
When I put up to be Plymouth Beekeepers Social Secretary I was pretty sure my duties wouldn't clash with anything else - just a couple of important events in the middle of winter - what could go wrong?
See you in March
Trev
I'm well up for the walk unless the weather gets a bit biblical.
jonajuna
17-01-2012, 17:36
Put Cory and I down for the walk. He loves archeology :)
I'm also interested in talking bee keeping too :)
Mongoose13
18-01-2012, 19:34
I'm coming :) When you say bake off does that mean cakes??
No , you sugar coated bakery item , it means that various meet members are going to excell themselves , in the woodland kitchen to provide the best food we have ever eaten at a meet ! You included , so get your thinking cap on !
I make a mean marmite sandwich.
Ichneumon
18-01-2012, 20:02
Eckie thump! I thought 'Bake off' was a euphemism! :)
I got to be honest , if you make one Skate , i for one will be happy for you to wave the thing around , like a 17 year old clubber , until it falls to bits , anything , anything has to be less annoying than that dam stick dance !!
Seated I may add..
My Dear Paul , trust you , it in no way refers to the deposits left , either in the little blue tent , the woodland drop , or in the ditch on the open moor , where there are no moles !!
With the current interest in every other programme on telly , being cookery related , i just thought we would take it to another level .
Now get thinking !!
Ichneumon
18-01-2012, 20:15
Oh! I stand corrected - silly me! :togo: Ermmm... In that case, how about Chicken dhansak (a Persian curry) served with saffron rice, yoghurt and mango chutney?
Everybody in the woods , say yahaay ! Except Adam , like your thinking Newman , there are no hard and fast rules , as obviously extra marks will be awarded for full preparation in the woods , similarly marks will not be deducted for prior prep either , so lets make this a eat meet to remember .
It's partly Rich's fault with that beer bread !
( Wasn't picking on Adam , its just he don't do curry )
jonajuna
18-01-2012, 20:32
Will it be real saffron rice or a poor turmeric imitation?
I'm classy mind so can tell the difference ;)
count me in for the walk have to lose some weight lol regards dave:lmao:
jacko1066
18-01-2012, 22:49
Im sooooooo jelous that I dont live a few hundred miles closer to Dartmoor!!! you guys are crazy!!! I would have a great time lol!!! Im one of the 'lurkers' that was mentioned in a previous post lol
Have a great time
All the best
Steve
FreddyFish
18-01-2012, 22:49
I hope to be able to join in. It's been far to long.
jonajuna
18-01-2012, 22:55
It's always worth the drive jacko :)
Be great to catch up again James, hope you are able to make it :)
I will be there and count me in on the walk for Saturday to.
Its really good to have a lurker , come out of the shadows and contribute to the thread , our little Dartmoor thing is not restricted in any way to existing members , or people that have been before etc etc .
So, jacko1066 ( Steve ) thanks for your comments , i understand of course Cambridge is a long way to come , when you don't know what you are letting yourself in for and don't know anyone , but as you can see we are a very friendly and lively bunch . True we may not take Bushcrafting too seriously , but we always have a great time .
Testament to the fact , that 2 newbies took the plunge for the last meet and enjoyed it so much they are coming again , to my mind thats exactly what it is all about .
Anyway , if ever there is a time that you feel the urge to , find time in your work schedule , and think sod it i will travel down for a nose , you , along with any other lurkers would always be more than welcome to come and try it out , its flexible enough that you can always come a few days early or leave a few days late , as i have control over the site annually . Anyway suffice to say one day " Come On Down "
Ivan...
FreddyFish ! My good man , great to have you back in the fold , as you quite rightly said , its been too long !
I really hope you can make it , as I for one am looking forward to a good old natter around the fire , good excuse for a couple of Buds !
Patrols , you sucker for punishment , so glad you had a good time , and have decided in your wisdom to return !
We are planning to do a few more activities this time .
Tea Bea , another to return to the madness of Dartmoor , great that not even the bee's are going to stop you coming , please let me know your travel plans , you know what i mean that hill ! so we can sort something out .
Ivan...
jacko1066
19-01-2012, 11:42
Its really good to have a lurker , come out of the shadows and contribute to the thread , our little Dartmoor thing is not restricted in any way to existing members , or people that have been before etc etc .
So, jacko1066 ( Steve ) thanks for your comments , i understand of course Cambridge is a long way to come , when you don't know what you are letting yourself in for and don't know anyone , but as you can see we are a very friendly and lively bunch . True we may not take Bushcrafting too seriously , but we always have a great time .
Testament to the fact , that 2 newbies took the plunge for the last meet and enjoyed it so much they are coming again , to my mind thats exactly what it is all about .
Anyway , if ever there is a time that you feel the urge to , find time in your work schedule , and think sod it i will travel down for a nose , you , along with any other lurkers would always be more than welcome to come and try it out , its flexible enough that you can always come a few days early or leave a few days late , as i have control over the site annually . Anyway suffice to say one day " Come On Down "
Ivan...
Thanks Ivan, thats very kind of you mate!!
Never been to Dartmoor so it would be excellent to get down there!! and one day I will!!
All the best
Steve
savagebushcraft
19-01-2012, 13:12
Looks like I'll have to make a special trip to Dartmoor in the first couple weeks of March, as well as at the end of it. Must sample the moorland birch sap, see how it compares to our midland offerings. I should be there, as usual lol.
Ok ! This meet looks like its going to be a culinary delight , so as we don't end up with more food than we can shake a stick at , just a suggestion , that those intending to cook , actually cater for say 4 heads , that way we can all sample each others cooking !
Its NOT compulsory , but those who fancy a go , great , those who " can't cook won't cook " don't have to, so Chef Newman has started the ball rolling with his dhansak , anyone else has any ideas please post them , and see what we end up with !
We have plenty of time to compile a final list , and i think we could be in for a veritable woodland banquet , yummy !!
Also valid point by Adam , about the birch sap rising , about the second week in March , sometimes because we are so many feet above sea level , it can be later , but seeing as we have had such a mild winter , it could be on time .
I can always pop up and check , so for any interested in the elixir if life , that only comes but once a year , give me a shout .
Ivan...
jonajuna
19-01-2012, 18:51
I'm an ok cook on a stove with all the bits and pieces.... In the woods, on a camp fire, I'm limited to chilli and rice or stuff out a tin.
However, so I'm not completely dipping out, I'd like to bring and prep some campfire baked chocolate and marshmallow stuffed banananananas. Will bring enough for all, so what I lack in creativity I'll make up for in numbers ;)
Hope thats okies with all? :)
Where will it all end......spit roasted suckling pig turned by a donkey on a tread mill :)
jonajuna
19-01-2012, 19:02
Where will it all end......spit roasted suckling pig turned by a donkey on a tread mill :)
Sounds good to me :) if the pig ain't enough, we have donkey as desserts. Have eaten horse but never donkey..... I expect it tastes like chicken.....
The Big Lebowski
19-01-2012, 21:05
If I can make this one (its looking good so far) I'll chip in my 'cook off' with a surprise...
Saying nowt more.
oooo.....surprise ohm nom nom nom.
jonajuna
19-01-2012, 21:28
oooo.....surprise ohm nom nom nom.
whenever people say that, i think of this...........
http://youtu.be/8N_tupPBtWQ
The Big Lebowski
20-01-2012, 13:27
That video just had me in stitches :)
God, our entertainment was so better when we where kids... Ogg pog my *&%£!
jonajuna
20-01-2012, 18:52
All dartmoorers, please pm me your facebook addy so I can add you and share secret squirrel things ;)
All dartmoorers without facebook, it's the 21st century, so get one! (yes that means you Ivan :P) if you have concerns about privacy, anyone under 21 can show you how to make your fb profile private :)
Steve - look at the view
21-01-2012, 00:33
I will come along to see what you all get up to on the moor.
will be driving from bristol area, if i can offer anyone with a lift get in touch.
i like a bit of road kill or what i can find on the shore "stir fry of the woods" (works well with pheasant and squirrel and those crayfish) i will bring the spices and see what we can find
steve
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 00:48
Sounds interesting. Looking forward to it :)
Hi Steve , welcome aboard, nice touch with the offer of a lift , and very interesting angle on your " stir fry of the woods " looks like we will have a lot of things to try at the dinner table ! Look forward to meeting you .
Jon , I don't think anyone wants to see my face on a book ! it's bad enough when rogue photos appear on here , still i am sure some other readers of this thread will know what you are talking about !
I have never tried " now't more " but if big Al has anything to do with it , past experiences tell us it will be very good .
That dam Badger ! digs trenches like he splits logs ! At least the one for Newman , was dug at at a leisurely pace , and only when he peered in was it easy to give him that shove , to rifle his gear , you want to see all of my new olive drab clothing , it's ace !
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 13:47
Facebook doesn't actually require your face, neither is it really a book. You cannot resist my jedi mind tricks forever, young padawan :)
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 14:03
I think we should make Ivan a FB account, using David Dickinson for the profile pic :D
Padawan, as I prefer ! Is a sub district of the city of Kuching ( near Hennock ) in the state of Sarawak ( just north of Newton Abbot ) Malaysia . The name is also used to refer to the local Dartmoor Government , in Sarawak . The Padawan Municipal Council ( Majalis Perbanderan Padawan ( Dirty Dartmoor National Park Authority , had a million pounds cut from their budget , HA Ha ! , nosey barsts ) and to Bidayuh Village ( Skate and i had a pint there once ! ) Which is also known as Kampang ( note how like camping that sounds ) .
The Jalan Padawan is the name of a road near mile 23 of Kuching - Serian Highway . Tis not only you who can go off topic , you bridge builder you !!
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 14:16
I think we should make Ivan a FB account, using David Dickinson for the profile pic :D
Ignoring Ivans feeble attempt to divert from the sub topic in hand, I second your motion Adam.
Though you will have to action the deed as you're less likely than I to join Paul in the trench of disposal.
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 14:36
We could even post his little stories, regarding bugs, knicker elastic, and testicles :rolleyes:
FreddyFish
21-01-2012, 16:04
We could even post his little stories, regarding bugs, knicker elastic, and testicles :rolleyes:
I think that would be a step too far........
What goes on in the woods.. Stays in the woods!
Nuff said.
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 19:50
Very good point Mr Fish. We shall have to have a notice board on site. :D
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 20:00
Yet to make the "Beware Trolls" sign!
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 22:04
oo oo oo, i hope to have a new toy for the next meet :)
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 22:10
What? What? What? Remember to share your toys :D
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 22:13
think the worlds best sport
transfer name to our hobbies
:)
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 22:18
Worlds best sport = womens volleyball
Our hobbies = wild camping
Still confused and none the wiser :confused:
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 22:29
think motorsport
another clue... sky are bar stewards
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 22:33
Motorsport ay? Sounds like it could be F1, which narrows it down to the Fallkniven F1, or Coleman F1 series...:p
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 22:36
i have more than enough stoves and pots (though still desire some titanium ones and maybe zebra pots
so, must be the other f one :)
ive done a swapsies :)
should have it by tuesday, next meet will need lots of things cutting and chopping and skinning
no, you cant borrow it to make a spoon! :P (a pipe i will forgive ;) )
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 22:38
LOL. I hope to have some more knives made by then anyway, so :nana:
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 22:46
and very nice they are too, just that i have no pennies, so anything new has to be at the loss of something else
even had to sweet talk my darling wife into shelling out on a new pair of boots for me as they were sieves at the last meet (soles starting to come away too)
do have to find the cash from somewhere over the next couple of paydays to sort cory with a hammock and a DD XL tarp for the two of us for this meet :)
should have it by tuesday, next meet will need lots of things cutting and chopping and skinning
no, you cant borrow it to make a spoon! :P (a pipe i will forgive ;) )
savagebushcraft
21-01-2012, 22:54
Hmmm, could sell a kidney, or several feet of small intestine...
jonajuna
21-01-2012, 23:05
i would say half a liver, but even though i am between meets right now, dont expect anyone would want it :P
Nova & Pinky
22-01-2012, 08:19
Its been a while, but we will try to be there ;)
Bake off?!
My kinda challenge!
Oi Oi !! Blimey ! lovely to hear from you two , i had heard snippets that you were very busy doin other stuff ! but great to see you are ok and back in the fold a bit , hope you are both well , and can make the March Meet , it would be brill to see you both.
Love to the pink one , and get him to give you a kiss from me !!
Atb Ivan...
jonajuna
22-01-2012, 23:27
Adam , have you FB'd Dickie yet?
savagebushcraft
22-01-2012, 23:32
Not yet, I've been busy with orders, commissions, brainstorming, stock ordering, refurbs, talking rubbish on well known bushcraft forums, getting involved with some secret group on FB, and playing mobsters 2 :p
Ay ! No rush , Jon tried to explain it to me at the last meet , but to be honest most of it was in fluent drunkanese! the rest went over my head , as long as i don't have to get involved with idle social network chatter ! and my real persona is guaranteed to remain a closely guarded secret , then maybe i will consider what you twerps are trying to do with my private , camping , woodland life .
savagebushcraft
22-01-2012, 23:49
Tricky Dicky is on FB now :D
Right , what do i have to do ? to see what it all means , is there anything to see or not ? and do i have to do anything ? Worryingly i feel raped and abused " somebodys watchin me "
jonajuna
22-01-2012, 23:58
editted as i am too slow off the mark! lol
Blimey ! looks like i have about a million friends ! i really like the look of some of them ,i will have to get Katie to show me what to do , Adam can i have that girl about threequarters of the way down the page in the white bikini please ?
savagebushcraft
23-01-2012, 00:40
LOL, they change every time you go on to your home page. And you have to send them friends requests to be "friends" with them. I'm sure Katie will explain all to you mate, plus gives you an excuse to go round and pester her :p
I got sent this enormous can full of worms , by Jon and Adam , curiosity killed the grey haired cat and he opened them , there maybe trouble ahead , we shall see , it's taken me a year to half master this site ! thanks guys .
LRforestschool
23-01-2012, 07:41
All dartmoorers, please pm me your facebook addy so I can add you and share secret squirrel things ;)
All dartmoorers without facebook, it's the 21st century, so get one! (yes that means you Ivan :P) if you have concerns about privacy, anyone under 21 can show you how to make your fb profile private :)
I'm afraid I'm another one who isn't brilliant with this darn new-fangled technology - I have a facebook page, rarely used, and exactly what do I need to send you? Also how do I find Ivan on the darn thing?
More importantly, in looking through my kit since last packing it up in a hurry in the rain after my last meet (yes THAT meet) I seem to be without my mora knife on a green knotted cord, did anyone find it at the end of the meet? I may just have thrown it into something I haven't searched yet, and I am moving house so things are spread over two houses, but I seem to have run out of places to look.
Confused of devon
Hi Lucy , thank goodness a fellow gang member , who knows very little about these things ! Adam and Jon have had a fair amount of amusement over this modern transition , and doubtless will gain some more !
In answer to you mora question , i have not found it , i have had a look in lost property and apart from a pair of smelly socks , nothing ! I will put a message out on the tannoy at regular intervals , and offer a reward . Also when i am up on the land i will keep my eyes peeled , cos if i find it there is a reward ! If not i will just put it on Ebay !
If no joy in your search , don't worry you can hire mine at the next meet ! job sorted .
Atb Ivan...
savagebushcraft
24-01-2012, 19:54
'tis most quite upon thine thread. Hath persons become predisposed, and otherwise unable to participate in joyous banter amidst yon bounty, that dost make thee giggle so?
:swordfigh
jonajuna
24-01-2012, 20:15
Knackered mate, all I can do to keep my eyes open :(
savagebushcraft
24-01-2012, 20:24
It's all that chatting to people on FB :D
jonajuna
24-01-2012, 20:26
All quiet there too
I am here but a little knackered and fed up , i am battling as to what to do this w/e forecast is good for Fri onward , so may just take myself off for a spot of quiet contemplation , as the joyous occasion of a fireside getogether seemeth a while away , don't spose anyone can join me ?
LRforestschool
24-01-2012, 20:39
I'm here too, after returning from the north (of devon). Hi guys.
Wish I could join you this coming weekend, but back up to north devon to complete work on the car (hopefully) and get the MOT re-test done.
jonajuna
24-01-2012, 20:44
Sorry Ivan, have decoration duties for the mini SWMBO to tend to over the next couple of weekends
Hooray ! looks like i have a camp buddy for the weekend maybe two , gunna try to catch some rabbits ! So bacon sarnies it will be then ! Hopefully take a few photos this time to make you all suitably green , i mean to help you look forward to the next meet .
Good luck with car Lucy , and decoration Jon, hope everyone else has a good weekend , whatever you are up to, i am off to pack , nothing like being prepared !
Nova & Pinky
25-01-2012, 10:18
Pinky has just bought a new UBER-toy especially in time for this meet ;)
savagebushcraft
25-01-2012, 13:51
Pinky has just bought a new UBER-toy especially in time for this meet ;)
That's significantly less information than we need. :D
Or...is it a surprise?
Savagewolfrm
25-01-2012, 13:55
An ÜBER surprise.......!
savagebushcraft
25-01-2012, 14:13
Just seen the post about it on the secret squirrel page. My question has been answered lol.
So when you joining us again Rick? you coming down this weekend, or do we have to wait until February? :p
savagebushcraft
25-01-2012, 20:59
My little site needs some visitors at some point in the year. I'll be down there in February, as some of you know, plus several other weekends. If anyone wants to some sit round a south Northants fire, just let me know. You'll be more than welcome.
Should help any addicts that can't deal with these "few and far between" Dartmoor meets :p
I might Adam. Should see you this weekend as well.
Savagewolfrm
25-01-2012, 21:14
Not this weekend my friend but very soon
Yeah Adam , sounds good , i think Skate and I , maybe even the cokney fellow , will have to pool resources , i think that means share transport ! and try some Northampton air , but if i don't like it , i will stay at your house ok ?
savagebushcraft
25-01-2012, 21:24
No problem fellas.
I know it's a bit of a trek for most (around the 180-200 mile mark, from Devon), but it would be a nice change of scenery. Plus you'd love to have a nosy around the bunker complex Skate :)
Little teaser of said bunkers...
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/private/P1010583.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/private/P1010572.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/private/P1010589.jpg
Plus there's a few pillboxes too.
jonajuna
25-01-2012, 21:41
No one told me this was an old military complex! Love those sorts of things
Ever visited subbrittania?
savagebushcraft
25-01-2012, 21:45
These things are very hush hush lol. I've been on there a few times. They have pictures of this place on there somewhere. Not allowed to divulge the name/location to the general public (one of the conditions of use), but there are loads of interesting buildings about.
If it involves any , going underground , dirty dark places , Skates yer man , he loves it , me on the other hand will be wandering about above ground , whistling , waiting for you guys to reappear ! BRRR !! NO LIKEY !
savagebushcraft
25-01-2012, 21:52
As you can tell by the photos, i went in the middle of the night...alone...and it was a little spooky, with the wind blowing over the entrance hatch thingie. Will need wellies if you want to walk around the command bunker though, as it's got several inches of water in it most of the year.
jonajuna
25-01-2012, 21:59
I'm kidnapping you at the next meet until you tell me all about this place! Lol
Yeah, well up for a nose around old military buildings. Have some interesting ones round my way. A lot have been closed up as bat roosts now though.
Happy to do the driving as well.
savagebushcraft
26-01-2012, 01:07
You'll have to get Rick and Ivan into your luxury motor :)
AAAHHH! My weekend will become complete , as i always suffer withdrawal symptoms , after and between meets ! I have managed to talk two very respected members of Dartmoor LTD , to come and play , i couldn't possibly divulge who they are ,you will just have to wait for the photos and write up , of our exploits , suffice to say i am a happy bunny , with much fun and merryment planned , for the next couple of days .
Ivan...
Anyway gotta go , Crimewatch is on in a minute , and i always like to see if i am on !
Wander who the lucky campers are that have been let out to play? :camping:
Well i was going to , give a prize for guessing who the Three Amigo's were , but now we will just have to drink it this weekend , as it would be unfair and too easy , never mind ! Maybe its not that predictable ? could we have just clouded the waters ?.......
Ichneumon
26-01-2012, 22:45
Arry has told me he hopes to come to the Moorland bake off - but told me not to tell you! He spent a number of years in his younger days as a chef, but don't tell him I told you - wouldn't want anybody to think I can't keep a secret.
I might have to visit Northants too but I'll go incognito to check-out the military situation - ssshhhh, don't tell Adam. I've already dyed my mop-head grey, which should make a great 'syrup' and I'll black out a front tooth and dress in jeans - that should be good enough to fool Katie, let alone Adam! Skate: As part of my cunning plan I need you to lose a certain person enroute. Rick: Please PM me some jokes - I need a repertoire or my cover will be blown. Message to self: Buy chainsaw oil.
:D
I'm hoping to get a board meeting of Dartmoor Ltd before March but can't make this weekend - dammit!
savagebushcraft
26-01-2012, 22:49
Three amigos? If it came down to guessing, that rules you out as one of them, unless this competition was being organised by Richard and Judy. :confused:
I have had to arise , under the cover of darkness, as i think something funny is going on ? After some detective work I have acreepy feeling there is a spy amongst us ! I know I know ! Its hard to believe after the great care I have taken with the rigorous selection process, so with that in mind please be extra vigilant, only whisper among yourselves , and we have to start planning these secret Dartmoor meets , by private message , or carrier pigeon .
I of course have my own suspicions , because i am not thick ! Things like , I marked my just for men bottle , and it has definately been tampered with , along with my chainsaw oil , also the wrigleys extra , that i use for weddings , funerals and other special occasions ( for the gap ) have been depleted .
Don't panic everyone as i am on the case , in fact this weekend , i have organised a secret special op's meeting on deepest Dartmoor ( no chance of bugging ) With Detective inspectors Savage and Skate ( Special Branch , oak and ash ) And we will root this imposter out !
Thankyou for your attention, and remember loose lips cost dribbles !
Ivan...
Ps no one seems to have had a go at the mystery campers competion , be quick, entries close at midnigt tonight , please do not call after that time as your vote won't count and you still may be charged.
I had a bit of time before the rendezvous, so have racked my brains , and i actually think the imposter is a WASP !
Dressed mainly in olive green , about 6 feet tall !
Habitat. clearings,tracks,footpaths and Bushcraft Meets .
Diet. Host body tissues,all day breakfasts and lager after 7.00pm .
Statistics. Up to 6 feet tall , slender , but sometimes with an enormous ovipositor !
Conservation. The giant version, is not listed in the IUCN RED list , there fore not protected .
Notes . Even the giant Ichneumons are harmless to humans , but can be a bit cocky , so if any of you spot one ,let me know , i now keep a can of raid in my pack at all times .
Ichneumon
27-01-2012, 12:38
Ssshhh :27:. Gather round chaps :grouphug:. I think a certain upland dweller (Surface agent X-2-zero) might have heard the whispering and be up to no good.
My suspicions were aroused when I regained conciousness in a hangi pit and couldn't remember how I got there. Then there was the curious matter of the 'sleep apnea'. On the two evenings we were alone at the rendezvous he sneaked into his tent for a 'little sleep' after the evening meal. Ha! I think not! With all this talk about radios I reckon he was signalling to his Titan or Aquaphibian masters. I must get 'Phones' (aka TBL) to monitor all frequencies in future.
I have raised these matters with Cmd. Sam Shore (Dave53) so rest assured - action will be taken. I believe he has been speaking to a covert assassin (codename Kard133) but I can't say more. Atlanta (Mandimoo), steady your nerve gal! We all get cold feet once in a while - it's dangerous work! Marina (Lucy) needs to be debriefed after her exposure at the last meet. We can't use Oink (Dusty) on any dangerous missions, his cajonnes deserted him during a previous operation.
ATB Troy ;)
P.S. I believe Freddy Fish will be coming to the next meet - with a name like that we're gonna have to be on our guard.
jonajuna
27-01-2012, 19:42
What the King Hell are you two going on about?
Hi All, just returned from another little excursion on to the moor , Skate and Savagebushcraft , joined me for a weekend of camping , shooting , eating , sitting around the fire , and talking ! fantastic time as ever , bit cold at times , but as usual great company , ate like lords and the normal amount of laughter .
Thanks chaps for coming and keeping me company . A few pics and aload of Ivan boring video footage to follow at some point , when poor Adam has a spare hour or two in the cutting room !
Ivan ...
" I trod on a frog and it wouldn't burst " Don't ask ....
PS, A word of warning , do not take Adam on, in a shooting or catapult challenge !! well not for a quid anyway ! He can shoot the balls off a fly at 25 metres !!
Where as I couldn't hit a cows @rse with abanjo !
Oh you are awake then hehe.
Yeah, great weekend and i can second that recommendation about Adam's shooting. Deciding which tyne of a wooden fork to cleanly remove at 30 yds!
Thanks for another cracker Ivan, don't know what I would do if the invites stopped from the best host in the West Country. (crawl crawl)
See you at the next one.
jonajuna
29-01-2012, 18:59
I hear it's snowing down in Devonshire as we speak :)
savagebushcraft
29-01-2012, 19:33
I'm back :)
I believe the mole has been ascertained, traps have been set, surveillance are on the job, and secondary field agents have been summonsed. A small contingent of mercenaries (and a squirrel with a sling on his front right paw) have been stationed in strategic locations, across the country....It's only a matter of time...
C
Can't remember if we decided to openly discuss "The Incident" although personally I think we shouldn't.
jonajuna
29-01-2012, 19:56
If it involved the three of you and one sleeping bag...... We don't want to know
Oh yeah ! Sorry Skate nearly forgot , me and my big mouth !
Oh and Jon 2 inches and building ( snow , not anything else ! )
Bit of a shame really , the change in scenery is incredible ! you boys should still be here snowed in !!
Oh Adam was it Estonian ?
savagebushcraft
29-01-2012, 20:24
Steady Iv', don't want to tell everyone lol. They'll have to find out for themselves :p
There's nothing on the videos about it is there ? only you know me and my " want to share attitude " But as you guys have me sworn to secrecy i will adhere to your wishes , for the time being !
Anyway , you chaps would not be able to leave , if you were here now as the snow is falling , all around us , no children playing everywhere ! looks like i am stuck here , like it or not ! ( oh ! alright like it )
Just thought i would post this , while i wait for the kettle to boil , as i am in a water pistol fight with the neighbours kids , and i don't want to lose !...
Next is a snowball fight , glad i spent all that time painting the stones white , " bring it on , kids "
savagebushcraft
29-01-2012, 21:08
Sounds like I should have left a shovel behind for you. Remember, don't eat yellow snow!!!!
Sounds like fun, glad I didn't have to sledge home.
jonajuna
29-01-2012, 21:17
Better snow here soon.... Else the kilos of rock salt and bigggg snow shovel was a bad investment
Although you chaps are fully aware of the Ivan " Argh ! back in the real world " Not so bad when you wake to a couple of inches of the white stuff ! I am going up the woods later to make tracking look easy , and i bet having no camera and no gun , wildlife will be everywhere.
By the way , thanks for tidying up so well, and building the fire up again guys , and i appear to have inherited a lovely crusader mug cheers ! Nice ploy Skate you always leave something behind !!
Oh and apologies in advance Adam , for the video being all over the place , but i am sure you can make something watchable from it !
On a sad note it appears , that one of our esteemed gang members has had his shorts taken down and his legs smacked ! for saying something that caused a little feather ruffling ! Never mind you won't be left out of future events , just because you are sat on the sidelines .
Anyway , not too long to the next one ! So planning already for some excitng stuff !
Ivan...
savagebushcraft
31-01-2012, 14:34
Some video footage from the weekend...at last lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS60XBveYi8&list=UUvwq N4YV4BQhryFVQiJPsPQ&index=2&fe ature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMMlhN9l5rc&list=UUvwq N4YV4BQhryFVQiJPsPQ&index=1&fe ature=plcp
Ichneumon
31-01-2012, 15:06
Excellent couple of vids. Well done boys!
savagebushcraft
31-01-2012, 15:52
I need to train Ivan, so he presses start/stop, a few seconds before/after, he speaks. That way, we'll be able to hear what he's saying between scenes :)
Thanks Adam, sterling job , i thought we had aword about my new Fungi discovery ! Your editing skills are now being brought into question !
Only joking, glad you left that in , it really fooled me for a few minutes .
Great work mate , glad you left that frantic squirrel footage out ! And your comments on start/stop button have been noted .
Thanks Pal
Ivan...
Apparently it is only a rumour that I snore (no video proof) but as for Ivan......
You rotten pair of sods !! I have only just seen that ! I thought the film was over , very good indeed , done me up like a kipper !!
Who and when , did you catch that ?
Ivan...
savagebushcraft
31-01-2012, 18:21
It's all top secret squirrel, I'm afraid. What goes on in the woods, stays in the woods :p
LRforestschool
31-01-2012, 19:55
Excellent work on the sneaky shot of Ivan!
Thanks Ivan for the tour of hte place, missing it already, but looking forward to being back soon.
Mongoose13
31-01-2012, 21:13
LOL Even I know what ice looks like Dad :D "This is so weird. I will be interested to find out what this is.." And now everyone knows that you snore and Im not making it up like you said!! Hahaa
savagebushcraft
31-01-2012, 21:18
I've been informed that the bracket fungi at 5:48 in the second video (not the ice Ivan), is turkey tail.
Thanks to Peter (Mazadan) from YouTube.
LRforestschool
31-01-2012, 22:35
The combination of someone filming and other people identifying items is very useful - more please. Eager to learn.
savagebushcraft
31-01-2012, 22:40
Youtube is great for stuff like that. If you film something you can't identify, someone will leave a comment to let you know what it is :)
Savagewolfrm
31-01-2012, 22:52
Great vids Adam nicely narrated by Ivan aka sleepy snorey weasel lol
savagebushcraft
31-01-2012, 23:21
lol, shame you couldn't get a pass to come play...and take the mick :p
Savagewolfrm
01-02-2012, 13:32
Next one I promise will be there :cool:
The Big Lebowski
01-02-2012, 13:46
8.30 looks like artists conk :)
Hope everyone's keeping well.... Big 'manly' hugs from South Wales! Roll on March.
savagebushcraft
01-02-2012, 14:16
Rick...you better be, I'm running low on JD :p
Al... Depends how manly they are? :confused: :eek:
The Big Lebowski
01-02-2012, 14:33
In a rugby way, not cricket :)
Saying that... I have a little gift for you, next time we meet (laughs)
savagebushcraft
01-02-2012, 15:05
I'm torn between the masculine ferocity of the tackle, and the worrying sound of your "little gift" :yikes:
Hi Al , thought you had hibernated ! glad you are well , and sending hugs across the country !
Rather off topic ( never happens on these threads !) your hammocky , cosy wrap around thingy ! what is it and how much does it cost ?
Cos I have a seamstress that is thinking about making , something like the snugpak hammock cocoon , seeing as they won't make anymore !
Uh Oh ! mongoose alert , i think there is one about ! sshhh ! everyone , are you ready to go a campin and a walkin and a takin lots of photies this w/e you skinoid ? There is more snow forecast , if that is any pull ? If its ok let me know and i will pick you up on Friday at 4.30pm
Love Dad xx
Ps Can i borrow a tenner ? and i am having the 58 bag this weekend , coz its going to be cold ....
Mongoose13
01-02-2012, 16:55
Yup!! I just hope it starts snowing after I get there!! See you on Friday :) You alraedy owe me a tenner ( Interest!!;) ) If you remember, its actually my 58 bag NOT "the" 58 bag so I think you'll just have to freeze :) xxx
savagebushcraft
01-02-2012, 17:29
You're both wrong, it's a PLCE sleep system :p
Ichneumon
01-02-2012, 17:32
You alraedy owe me a tenner ( Interest!!;) ) If you remember, its actually my 58 bag NOT "the" 58 bag so I think you'll just have to freeze :) xxx
Made I laff! :lmao:
She's got the measure of you Ivan! :)
Ah ! Thankyou Adam , for clearing that up , anyway i am having it this w/e and the stick insect can make do with the season 2/3 stinky bag and a fusty old blanket ! A nd if there is any trouble i will eat all of the chocolate ! Oh no there is non left , i wonder who ate all of that and the health bars ?
savagebushcraft
01-02-2012, 17:49
I've blind stag mate (no eyed deer :p)
I think it must have been that mouse again :rolleyes:
Mongoose13
01-02-2012, 17:59
I would go and find your tin foil (silver shiny - and rubbish - sleeping bag) if I were you :)
Paul Webster
03-02-2012, 23:27
Hi Al , thought you had hibernated ! glad you are well , and sending hugs across the country !
Rather off topic ( never happens on these threads !) your hammocky , cosy wrap around thingy ! what is it and how much does it cost ?
Cos I have a seamstress that is thinking about making , something like the snugpak hammock cocoon , seeing as they won't make anymore !
Hey mate, they still make them. But you have to order 10 at a time!
savagebushcraft
03-02-2012, 23:48
Hey Paul. Long time no speak. Hows it going?
You know you have to come to this meet, or at least one soon, so you can show me how to use that SLS you sent me :D
That was the coldest ! I have ever camped , - 10 brrrr ! Katie was toasty in her plce system , and didn't stir all night , i awoke a few times a bit cold to say the least .
The second night we wimped out , good job to -12 ! too cold for my old bones in a season 2/3 bag and wool blanket ( note to self must get proper winter bag ! )
Anyway lots of fun , pics to follow via Katie on the secret site .
Paul W . After much investigation Snugpak are no longer making the cocoon , so when my lady has made the bespoke one i will obviously let everyone , give their opinion .
savagebushcraft
05-02-2012, 11:55
Ya big wimp. Should have just stoked up the fire, built your shelter next to it and stayed nice and toasty :p
Strewth that's a touch nippy. Did the stream freeze over?
Not through the site Al , but on the moor yes , there are pics of Katie and I sliding down it , on a garden bag on F/B , we had a wander out to Huntingdon Warren , cor ! it was bitterly cold up there .
Blimey ! This thread looks positively dormant ! I hope everyone is still coming , as there will be loads of food and drink left over from the 5 1/2 meet ! , and of course being the start of British Summertime , it will be tropical ! So two bean cans a length of paracord and maybe we can keep the two dates in tune with each other.
Its that new secret F/B thing isn't it ?...
savagebushcraft
12-02-2012, 20:11
Not sure that makes 100% sense or not???? :confused:
The Big Lebowski
12-02-2012, 20:27
Hi Al , thought you had hibernated ! glad you are well , and sending hugs across the country !
Rather off topic ( never happens on these threads !) your hammocky , cosy wrap around thingy ! what is it and how much does it cost ?
Cos I have a seamstress that is thinking about making , something like the snugpak hammock cocoon , seeing as they won't make anymore !
Sorry for the delay buddy... Not on this area much at mo. The underquilt was made by a maker on here called Unsponsored.
It was (I think) 60 squid at the time and its down, rather than synthetic so it compresses really well :)
Don't get blown away with loads of dosh! A fair amount of swingers prefer a simple foam mat or even a folded over blanky! You can get away with a lot spring onwards.
If I can make it down in march (looking good) we can go over a few set-ups.
atb, al.
LRforestschool
12-02-2012, 23:35
Still life in this thread. Well me anyway - having found the whole F/B thing far less user-friendly. Don't worry I will come and drink the drink and eat the food!
Ok It's now time to chuck some more firewood on this thread , and get her stoked up , because it is only about 4 weeks to the bake off ! , so get that kit washed dried and ironed , ready for action !
Because of the numbers expressing an interest in the upcoming meet , it would be great to have a bit of a list of attendees and an idea of catering plans , some of you want to keep their recipes secret , but we must have a bit of order in the woods !
So if anyone spies , peoples intentions on other forums or that farcebook thingy , could somebody add their name on here as a possible .
Thankyou . Ivan..
Also any special requests for walks/ activities etc , fire away with any ideas . Only because this time i have ordered fine weather throughout the whole weekend !
savagebushcraft
21-02-2012, 21:48
Also I would like to add, it has become apparent that firewood (of reasonable size) is some what low, so if anyone has access to firewood, and the ability to transport it to the parking area, it would be great if you could help us out. The cheaper the better, as we are poor bushcrafters, who have spent all our money on kit/new toys/sharp things/booze/etc :D
I will be able to get a small about of firewood in my tiny little car, but anyone with...ooow, say Land Rovers, VW estates, Vectra estates, Convertibles, 4/8 tonners, Trailers, and the like, feel free to chuck a bag in the boot/bed/trailer/hold/box/whatever :)
Almost premium prices paid !
Nicely put Adam , firewood is now getting a little thin on the ground . It was always going to become an issue , so in future there will be a small consideration because it will have to be draughed in , and obviously it costs money .
For the " Bake Off " if anyone can bring a bag of logs/kindling along that would be great , and don't worry about carrying it up to site as i can sort that .
Also we may need more than one fire , with all of the woodland chefs performing !
If anyone has any larger cooking vessels they can bring along , that would be magic .
Any other concerns/ suggestions or questions please voice .
Thankyou.
Ivan...
Ichneumon
25-02-2012, 19:41
Still life in this thread. Well me anyway - having found the whole F/B thing far less user-friendly.
+1. Hear hear Lucy! I also tried it. Rubbish!! An unfriendly, unintuative, all-pervasive, over-intrusive form of computer virus. It was worse than my worst nightmare about it. I have no intention of telling the world such important and life-changing things like whether my dog's got diarrhea or that my drains are blocked, and I'm really not interesting in reading that it happened to other people. Even though I had full security settings by simply adding Arry as a friend I made myself available to the public scrutiny of half the damned planet. I don't mind telling Arry that I found stains in my pyjamas one morning but I don't want all his friends, some of whom are a bit dodgy, to also know about it. :D
So I closed my account faster than you can blink. :)
savagebushcraft
25-02-2012, 20:58
I always check notifications for both, so I don't mind where the gossip is posted :)
Just seen a couple of Katie's pics, showing Ivan with several young ladies, in the woods :eek:
As you all know i was very wary about that whole thing , i know it seems to be the modern way of social contact , in the 21st century , and i was led to believe that a closed private group was just that , but i too are a bit dissapointed in all the dross that accompanies it . Its a shame that our group can't stick to one site to discuss what we all love doing , because we are pretty lucky on here we get left alone , and boy do we ever go off topic sometimes .
My biggest concern is , that a lot of the photographs and videos etc , are now all over the place and those members that don't like facebook are missing out .
Still hopefully we can get it back on here " Keep calm and carry on ! " On the plus side it has helped in me regaining regular contact with my older daughters , a bit sad really , but that is the way of the world .
So enough negative talk about F/B , lets get back on track .
What colour scheme will Ichneuman , mostly be sporting at the upcoming meet ?
Prize a toilet roll !
Ivan...
PS you can never have enough negative talk about facebook ( oops! here i go again )
my dog's got diarrhea" ... "my drains are blocked,
If you stop feeding it that rubbish that you cook on the moor then it won't have diarrhea - and if you make it go behind a tree like you do on the moor, then your drains wouldn't be blocked
Right ! i have aquired two more large cooking pots , one big enough to feed an army literally ! and another frying pan and two more chairs , also took a load of dry firewood up ( got stuck , don't tell anybody ! dear old Ruth pulled me off sorry out ! with her big Toyota, that will cost me ! )
The site is recovering well , and spring is definately on her way , sap is starting to rise , i have taken up some 12 foot half round rails and 8 foot posts , so if any body fancies building a big old shelter somewhere they can .
So if anyone is at a loose end before the meet , or just needs to get away just shout , because i am flexible and am always more than happy to camp out .
If anybody , has a hammock , they have been thinking about getting rid of let me know please , as i am going to have another go at it !
Atb Ivan...
Ichneumon
27-02-2012, 17:53
I got a gurt big all-metal cooking pot that I'll bring along. It can stay there as it is much bigger than I need now my birds have flown.
facebook is perfectly private and secure if you have set your privacy correctly, the only people that can see my pics and my posts are "my friends" not their friends or the "public"
the beuty of facebook is that everyone is connected through it (as much as they want to be) its an instant form of communications if you have a smartphone whether android, windows or that apple thing
here you have to nav to the site, log in (unless you allow the site to store tracking cookies on your pc... and boy is it heavily loaded with ad based tracking cookies) scroll to the forum before you can read what has been posted... no immeadiacy about it, it relies on the person jumping through loads of hoops to read what you mate has said
plus, the facebook group is controlled by the members not some self appointment and moralistic little hitlers......
plus my mate jon is banned from here for doing no more than speaking his mind, politely!
by the way... i dont have a dog, nor diarrhoea :)
Oh ! Forgot to say in my earlier ramblings , i had a day with Roger and Helen from the BTO the other day repairing nest boxes etc , and they are planning coming on the Sat 24th , to put up some nets , bit of catching and ringing , as it was very interesting last time .
All for the price of a couple of breakfasts , also by then the nesting season should be in full swing , so anybody interested , they will show you some more stuff you didn't know !
hi ivan i fancy playing with the ringing thing are we aloud to have a go regards dave
Savagewolfrm
27-02-2012, 23:27
Right then I'm in and gonna try swinging this time to save me a coupl of trees near the fire lol
savagebushcraft
28-02-2012, 00:38
facebook is perfectly private and secure if you have set your privacy correctly, the only people that can see my pics and my posts are "my friends" not their friends or the "public"
the beuty of facebook is that everyone is connected through it (as much as they want to be) its an instant form of communications if you have a smartphone whether android, windows or that apple thing
here you have to nav to the site, log in (unless you allow the site to store tracking cookies on your pc... and boy is it heavily loaded with ad based tracking cookies) scroll to the forum before you can read what has been posted... no immeadiacy about it, it relies on the person jumping through loads of hoops to read what you mate has said
plus, the facebook group is controlled by the members not some self appointment and moralistic little hitlers......
plus my mate jon is banned from here for doing no more than speaking his mind, politely!
by the way... i dont have a dog, nor diarrhoea :)
Who are you? I'm guessing you're a new member who would like to join in the Dartmoor fun.
Adam
savagebushcraft
28-02-2012, 00:44
And for the winging ol' beggers of this thread, with no modern comprehension of social networking, and other technologically advanced forms of media communications...
Here's Ivan's video of the weekend in February :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7i1bWNVu1Q
Firstly , thankyou very much Adam , i was not whinging ! merely pointing out that , some of our film and photos were getting posted all over the place , and yes you are quite correct in your assumption that i am one of the more technically challenged members of the Dartmoor group . Sorry about the wobbly vid everyone , but it's better than none ! Cheers Adam .
Savagewolfrm, i am a little concerned , that this may not be the kind of meet for you , it's "Bushcrafting " and not late night carpark or moorland activity ! But if you are interested we may have a meet to suit your strange tastes later in the year , look out for details of " Swing Low Sweet Hammock 1 "
Kind regards Ivan...
Dave , i am sure Roger will let you handle , and ring a bird ! As i hear on the grapevine you have done it before !
Ivan...
Savagewolfrm
28-02-2012, 20:53
Ahh that's a shame but hey ho perhaps next time lol
savagebushcraft
28-02-2012, 21:13
Ahh that's a shame but hey ho perhaps next time lol
I have heard there will be three young lady types joining us though :p
I am so looking forward to them coming , it is going to be really funny , on so many levels , brush up your skills boys , these babies have learned from the best ! I just hope i stay awake long enough , for them to relax and join in with a little friendly fireside banter , you have been warned !!
savagebushcraft
28-02-2012, 22:55
I better shave then...:D
I'm guessing you all have spent time on the Moors? Infact I think I'm going to start a new thread for my question.
OK ! Someone on another site has said it appears only 8 are coming to this meet ..Well i will list those confirmed so far .
Me
Katie
Hannah
Emily
Jessica
Adam
Ichneuman
Arry
Foxy
Rick
Steve M
Teabee
Dan
Jon
Cory
Seekum
Dave53
TBL
LR Forestschool
Paul Webster
Talia
Patrols
FreddyFish
Darren
Nova
Pinky
Steve Look At The View
Some undecided or day visitors
Skate
Dr Phil Newman and about 30 Tinners
Roger
Helen
Vikki
Louise
Andy Bruce
And a couple from NB .
wow! loadsa campers! :)
ill be down with Jon and Cory, bout 7pm on the friday though :(
jons asked me to request that you put a towel up on the trio of trees they used before as he wishes to use the same doubled tarp/hammock as before, though with me there... itll be 3 ups, i have his piddly net one... ooo me ar$3
all subject to flights of course... running out of passports that are not in the name jason bourne... gotta keep ahead of the pesky gray men :)
seekum (here, seek him there)
savagebushcraft
01-03-2012, 18:53
I'll check with Raven again, see if he can make it.
Ichneumon
01-03-2012, 18:53
seekum (here, seek him there)
Oh that kind of seekum! I was thinking of the one that's indirectly connected to the jejunum. :sulkoff:
savagebushcraft
01-03-2012, 19:01
I thought it may have been connected to Eekum Seekum, a queercore band :spam:
Ichneumon
01-03-2012, 19:27
I thought it may have been connected to Eekum Seekum
That's a thought! Maybe 'Dartmoor bake off' is aka Devon Devine! :dunno:
savagebushcraft
01-03-2012, 20:23
It did come across as a little camp :rolleyes:
Ichneumon
01-03-2012, 21:46
My newt I reckon! ;)
savagebushcraft
01-03-2012, 21:53
I'm not sure where it is, but aparently it's in "Comprehensible" ???
Ichneumon
01-03-2012, 22:25
Newts have prehensile tails?! What it is to be a bushcrafter! You learn something every day. :)
savagebushcraft
02-03-2012, 05:51
Update on that place in "Comprehensible", aparently it's next to "Nothing" :confused:
Prehensile you say? Does that mean I can use it as a lintle over a door? :p
That's a long list of runners for the bake off - looks like the Grand National. May I post a couple more entries? Please add another John (and perhaps another Helen) for a day visit on Saturday and another Dan, local lad, for the camp. Dan will let you know his plans asap.
see you
Trev
Hi Trevor, yes of course , new victims ! sorry guests are always welcome ! Hopefully you can direct them , if not give me a shout and they can contact me direct , we don't want anyone getting lost .
Glad you liked the list of runners and riders , for the big Moorland Bake Off , ( A gruelling weekend , race over about a mile , with all contestants carrying , packs , on a demanding surface , the reward being a great time ! )
Ivan...
Another great weekend ! Friday a lovely walk with Skate , all along Fairy Glen , crystal clear river and a lovely old spot i used to camp , donkeys years ago , and a bit of derelict building nosing on the moor , thanks Al magic day .
Friday evening , my second oldest Jess ( now a member on here ! ) came to camp for the weekend , great time and she is now a convert ! First time i have had my hair cut in the woods ! Saturday night third oldest Emily returned from a drum and base event in London , and came and joined us ! We cheated a bit i went down the Indian takeaway and we ate like lords around the fire ! ( still hot )
They said they really enjoyed it ( despite the rain on Sunday morning ) They both mucked in with firewood gathering and other woodland chores ! And are really looking forward to the meet , as is their older sister Hannah , who was too unwell to join us for this weekend . So there will be 5 noisey Wilsons for Dartmoor 6 , to contend with ! ( well except for Katie , the quiet one )
Thanks girls love Dad xx
savagebushcraft
04-03-2012, 13:36
Looking forward to meeting them. They can't be much worse than you lol. Oh, and it's Drum 'n' Bass, not base :p D'N'B for the party goers
Thankyou Adam , as always for keeping me hip and in the groove , she did play a small piece to me via her phone , what a load of crap , still each to their own .
I have also heard on the grapevine you are planning a Dartmoor visit very soon ! anything to do with birch sap i wonder ?
Oh ! Forgot to mention on our walk , near Haytor AL and I found a complete Dartmoor pony skeleton , whole skull with teeth, already spoken for , but i have two complete hooves , so for the more macabre and interesting of you the first to baggsy them , they are yours , make good pots , ashtrays , ornaments .
The skeleton was completely stripped by fox, corvids and insects , but perfectly bleached , seemed like a good idea , until i had carried it about a mile , and got some funny looks from the grocks walking along the road back to the car !!
savagebushcraft
04-03-2012, 14:04
So that's what happened to ol' Bessie !
Great walk Ivan, keep expecting to wake up with that pony skull next to me in bed but then I remember that I haven't upset you lately :deadhorse:
Don't forget the next walk has to be even better.
savagebushcraft
04-03-2012, 18:30
That's if you can get hold of him. I've tried calling him four or five times today, no signal. lol
Bucephalas
04-03-2012, 18:46
Well it would appear that I am now free on that weekend. Can ya please add me to the ever increasing list pls.
Richie
Hi Richie, of course mate , welcome aboard the good ship Dartmoor ! let me know if you require directions etc , and i will pm you some details .
Atb Ivan...
Oh and Adam , i will ring you right now !!!
Bushwhacker
04-03-2012, 19:27
Any more room for me and possible a couple other countryside ruffians?
Bucephalas
04-03-2012, 19:31
Hi Richie, of course mate , welcome aboard the good ship Dartmoor ! let me know if you require directions etc , and i will pm you some details .
Atb Ivan...
Oh and Adam , i will ring you right now !!!
Yes please Ivan. I've just spent 45 mins trying to add to BCUK Facebook. I've found the group (I think) but there's no "join group" button so I've given up!
Doh!
Uh Oh ! look out ! now we are talking , The Right Hon. Bushwhacker and maybe his entourage are planning to grace us with their prescence " The Dorset Massive " return ! I am afraid i cannot promise lost French damsels in distress , but i will do my utmost to provide some other form of Dartmoor cheer .
Will that infamous ribcage incident be fixed in time ? And will you be bringing the Dorset rohipnol ? As i would rather like a weekend to remember .
Also please keep any of that , so called cider in its original packaging , to save confusion and disorientation , thankyou .
One last question , will Dave be part of your travel plans ?
Your best attention at all times .
Ivan...
( OH ! bloody hell ! )
Ichneumon
04-03-2012, 19:47
Is Ivan recruiting (by breeding) his own private petticoat army to overwhelm us all by sheer weight of numbers? Run lads!
Joel's tent is gonna look positively dinky compared to one big enough to fit all those Wilsons into.
Can anybody tell me (or do I mean warn me?) the names/IDs of these new Wilson recruits to the forum, so I can don my battle-bowler before replying to one of their posts and take cover afterwards. I'm sure, if they are even the tiniest chip of the old block, they'll be lobbing mortars (hopefully humour-mortars) back into my trench and showing no mercy. Even mild-mannered Katie can pack a mean punch when it comes to the art of withering invective!
What is the collective noun for a gathering of Wilsons? An intimidation maybe? :yikes: Suggestions to this forum. Victoria Beckham OD handbag to the winner.
My Dear Mr Newman , you are quite right to be afraid , very afraid . Thes girls are now in the latter stages of strategic planning with military precision , two of them came up this weekend on a recce , hauled firewood , built shelter, cooked ate , tested season 2/3 sleeping equipment , used the woodland drop , without so much as a whinge ! Oh yes demanded things like 3in 1 coffe , tea , full english etc etc . I am knackered they had me all over the place . Started talking about walking boots and packs and suchlike ,What have i done ?
Only one has joined so far , and is building up to an introduction , she is known as Jess . The one who has snaffled a new mora 511 already, carved her tent pegs and marshmallow toasting stick with my clipper though , as she did'nt want to get hers dirty !
Actually there is nothing to fear , as long as you speak only when spoken to, tip you hat and don't try and get smart by discussing things like hair and the gym etc, and on no circumstances , get embroiled in a verbal battle with the oldest one as , you WILL be led away in tears a gibbering wreck !!
Not really they are good fun , and are keen to learn , but if you find yourself surrounded by ( the yet decided collective term ) do not panic just try and slip away very slowly , as they can strip a grown man to the bone in seconds ( pirahna style )
All the very best
Ivan...
I am almost considering making the Boss (my employer) miss his flight to Jamaica so I can make this one, lovely young ladies, good food and the usual suspects gathered around a campfire :) . Bucephalus, If I were more familiar with Facebook I would give it a go to add you to the group, but someone capable of it should be along eventually to help you :)
Bushwhacker
04-03-2012, 21:05
I've got some lovely rohypnol on the go at the moment, I've been self medicating on it so I don't really know if my cracked rib hurts or not (it probably does). It will be arriving in a non-descript container mind so be wary. Dave is in the plans if I can prise him away from his new Californian bird. Might drag her along too if she's over.
Bucephalas
04-03-2012, 21:16
I am almost considering making the Boss (my employer) miss his flight to Jamaica so I can make this one, lovely young ladies, good food and the usual suspects gathered around a campfire :) . Bucephalus, If I were more familiar with Facebook I would give it a go to add you to the group, but someone capable of it should be along eventually to help you :)
I'm not sure I want to learn anymore. I've had a FB page for about 5 years and still I know nothing :confused:.
Ignorance IS bliss.
Ichneumon
04-03-2012, 23:19
@ Bucephalas: Nice to hear we have another recruit to the FB inadequates. See post #159. Software evaluation is my speciality, but that cuts no ice with the FB aficionados (aka the Brainwashed). So welcome along pal. The debates round the campfire could be lively - but fun. :)
Good to have a new nutter in the Dartmoor gang. Looking forward to meeting you.
My dear Mr Wilson. Talking about finding a dead pony and claiming the head and hooves as some kind of morbid trophy is heartless and thoughtless now that we have Bucephalas amongst us. Please observe a little decorum and respect his feelings. A recent blockbusting movie has highlighted the valour of his kind. We should observe a degree of political correctness - please don't alienate new friends.
P.S. With so many of the normal nutters, an overwhelm of Wilsons and many new faces arriving in vast numbers, I'll try to get there early in the week to help (watch) you prepare. :)
Wow!! That's it! I had my eureka moment! The collective noun for a gathering of Wilsons!
It's an 'overwhelm'!
savagebushcraft
05-03-2012, 01:04
Took me a while to pick up on that statement :) Bucephalas (aka Bucephalus), being A the G's horse, but also meaning ox-head (good job Ivan didn't find one of those ay?).
Also, regards "normal nutters", there are no such folk at our meets...we are all nutters, and not one of us could possibly be classed as "normal" :D
LRforestschool
05-03-2012, 13:20
Hi, surfaced again after some major distractions. How far back do I have to go on the thread to find a list of who is coming now? Not willing to miss another one, come hell or high water, so save me a space - sounds as if it is getting busy!
Missed you all, you lovely bunch! Lucy
LRforestschool
05-03-2012, 13:25
Cool - I have just found the list and me on it. Blimey what a lot of people!
Bushwhacker
05-03-2012, 21:32
Jesus Christ! Just seen the list and that's a fair old posse assembled there. Looking forward to this.
Just one more thing, would it be wrong to bring a vampire squirrel and some purse nets if anyone fancies a bash or will it get frowned upon?
savagebushcraft
05-03-2012, 21:47
Will ensure safety catch is engaged, before vampy squiggle is released :D
Bushwhacker
05-03-2012, 22:12
Chewy could do with a run out, she's looking tip top at the moment.
Ichneumon
05-03-2012, 22:18
Arry took footage of lots of bunnies on his covert nature camera a couple of weeks ago. So there's lot's of them there.
I hope you get the go-ahead to put your vampire squirrel down to flush 'em out cos I'll be right there with you. :)
Could be educational too, for those who've never seen a squirrel in action.
Bushwhacker
05-03-2012, 22:32
Would be nice to rattle a few out for the pot.
Sorry boys been watching some fighting ! anyway bring her on down , proper old country weekend and all ! might be able to do a pot big enough for a few .
Ivan...
Savagewolfrm
06-03-2012, 20:43
This is gonna be a great weekend by all accounts can't wait to catch up with all you strange lively people lol
Bushwhacker
06-03-2012, 21:48
Can't wait for the campfire banter.
savagebushcraft
06-03-2012, 22:45
I hope you bring some apples :D
Hello peep's, just to let e all know that Adam ,Skate, Teabee and myself won't be around this weekend , as we are doing a bit of camping , walking, birch tapping , shooting , eating and drinking , so we won't be around to reply to anything , it's not that we are being rude and there are certain members that don't like it when we go quiet .
Hopefully pics and maybe a video of our exploits , just to whet the appetite of the impending gathering , it appears that some just can't wait !
So if you don't mind keeping an eye on the place , you know put the cat out , make sure you turn the lights off , oh and if you get five minutes push the hoover round .
Thanks The Boys .
Ps if you are good , we might even bring you back something nice .
savagebushcraft
08-03-2012, 14:26
Don't listen to a word he says. He won't bring you anything back...well, anything nice.
I think it's about time we had a chip in for Ivan, so he can buy his own damn camera, or at least a couple batteries and SD cards, to use in mine. I have important things to document on these meets/outings. Also, I find it totally unfair, that I be made to lug around all the AV equipment, all by my lonesome. :p
Rant over...As you were...
Better get the tapping kit out ready.
I'll be in Buckfastleigh at 11:30 and should join you by midday. Can't wait.
savagebushcraft
14-03-2012, 00:04
Here's a few pics from the GMBO shakedown weekend 9th-11th
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor 9th - 11th/IMG_0426.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor 9th - 11th/IMG_0428.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor 9th - 11th/IMG_0429.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor 9th - 11th/IMG_0435.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor 9th - 11th/IMG_0436.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor 9th - 11th/IMG_0439.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor 9th - 11th/IMG_0438.jpg
hi ivan me and the big labowski and little labowski are coming on friday early evening save my spot for me please regards dave:lmao:
Nice few shots there Adam, good little warm up meet just to prepare ourselves ! Apart from the dog and squirrel incident , which is going to make a great fireside story ( with a little poetic licsense from me ! )
Great news that the little lebowski will be attending .
Dave , consider your spot reserved , and could someone tell Jon and Cory that their little spot is saved for them also , cheers .
Really looking forward to this one , just got to get the little matter of 52 ! cadets coming to camp this Saturday ! and the catering ! oh well good grounding and of course and i am not flapping a bit !!
Ivan...
Good pictures from Adam of a beautiful site. Thanks all for a great weekend. See you at the bake off. Trev
savagebushcraft
14-03-2012, 10:28
Cheers guys. Would have tried for more artistic shots, but only had the phone with me.
savagebushcraft
15-03-2012, 00:13
Despite my comment on the FB page, I finally managed to convince youtube that uploading a video, was not the same as removing it (useless *#^*), so here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaOCQC5xgqQ
Ichneumon
15-03-2012, 08:59
Nice vid, well done Ivan and Adam. Looks like you had a cracking weekend.
savagebushcraft
15-03-2012, 11:03
There's another little vid to come, but it's nothing special really lol.
Hey Ivan,
Due to other commitments I won't be able to join you all next weekend, hope the weather is kind and I am sure you will all have a great time.
And I will look forward to looking at all the pictures.
Patrols
Hi Patrols , thats a shame bud , never mind there will be other dates to look out for , and some of the other places i discussed with you previously , throughout the summer .
See you soon , thanks for letting me know .
Ivan...
Ok ! Mr Savage , i am a little worried about the other " nothing special " video to come , i sincerely hope it's not the one of me hunting , you bad man ....
Well apologies everyone , who had to endure , probably the worst video i have filmed , and well done Adam on the editing front , i think your work there stopped many falling asleep ! Still we had a great time and like all film makers some are box office flops , this one should have gone straight to DVD , or the bin ! ( note to self , must try harder ! )
Thanks lads , great weekend .
Ivan...
Bucephalas
16-03-2012, 19:35
It is with great regret that I will not be able to attend the weekend afterall.
I accepted a photography booking last October and didn't put the bugger in my Outlook calendar. I wasn't the happiest bunny when they called today to confirm and I've been unable to get anyone else to cover.
I've been looking forward to this for a while and the anticipation has kept me sane while SWMBO'd constantly adds to my "job list" at home.
I look forward to making the next one for sure.
Rich
Sorry to here that Rich , but work is work , as you say there will be other gatherings , as soon as you get the faintest whiff of one put it in your diary pal.
I have the biggest test of my hosting career tomorrow , i have 52 Air Cadets walking across Dartmoor to my place , as part of their Ten Tors training , and they want feeding ! Fortunately Mr Newman is coming to help me down from the tree, like the gibbering wreck i will be and to tell me " There , there,it's all going to be allright " Not that i am worried one little bit , anyway off up the woods to wait their arrival !! They start arriving at 4.00pm tommorow !
Ivan...
Ichneumon
16-03-2012, 21:09
Damn shame that Rich can't make it. I, for one, was looking forward to meeting him.
Oh well. Every cloud has a silver lining. You can put the horse's head trophy skull back up now.
Should I encourage the Wilsons to come down from the trees? Answers on a postcard.
Bushwhacker
16-03-2012, 21:15
Ah, now, 10 tors is something I'd like to discuss. A few of my mates' boys are doing their training next week and I reckon they're going to be somewhere close to your site at some point Ivan. I have full backing from their fathers to go sh!t 'em up in the night as they are currently grounded (except for 10 tors) for being naughty and it would be nice to show them that even on Dartmoor they still can't escape the watchful eye.
Bucephalas
16-03-2012, 23:12
Sorry to here that Rich , but work is work , as you say there will be other gatherings , as soon as you get the faintest whiff of one put it in your diary pal.
I have the biggest test of my hosting career tomorrow , i have 52 Air Cadets walking across Dartmoor to my place , as part of their Ten Tors training , and they want feeding ! Fortunately Mr Newman is coming to help me down from the tree, like the gibbering wreck i will be and to tell me " There , there,it's all going to be allright " Not that i am worried one little bit , anyway off up the woods to wait their arrival !! They start arriving at 4.00pm tommorow !
Ivan...
52 cadets? That's a whole lot of hotdogs! :o
Damn shame that Rich can't make it. I, for one, was looking forward to meeting him.
Oh well. Every cloud has a silver lining. You can put the horse's head trophy skull back up now.
It's probably that waster Incitatus. He thinks himself a God but he's now knows better and his head should be displayed for all to see!
:deadhorse:
savagebushcraft
16-03-2012, 23:33
Should I encourage the Wilsons to come down from the trees? Answers on a postcard.
Would this be in reference to the Porcupine tree, per chance?
Hi Paul , Although it seems a cunning plan and a laugh , if you were to try and sneak up on a group of youngsters on a Ten Tors practice walk , not only would you put the fear of God up them , you would probably get yourself arrested ! As the leaders and spotters ( to ensure the health and safety aspect ) not to mention the British Army ( landrovers , helicopters etc ) are obviously there to make sure nothing goes wrong . I think it would backfire badly , even with parents permission !
Then although , part of the route does pass right by my place (Pupers Hill) It is very unlikely that they will even be on that bit of the moor , they could be miles away . But if you are serious , then make sure the leaders know what your intention is , as i feel it could get very messy , and i for one don't want to play . Therefore for that reason i am out !
Good luck with whatever you decide .
Ivan...
Hot Dogs !! How very dare you ! Marinated legs of lamb cooked in the hangi for 6 hours , a carrot and potato pottage ( cranks recipe ) a huge pot of vegetable stew with loads of crusty bread , oh and a kit kat each !
So please do not cast nasturtiums , and i sincerely hope your mouth is now watering ...
Ivan...
savagebushcraft
17-03-2012, 12:50
... nasturtiums...
Surely to mean aspersions ? Nasturtiums are plants lol
savagebushcraft
18-03-2012, 13:18
As before. I will place a couple two way radios up in/near/around the car parking area, for anyone that needs to notify us of their arrival, or needs a hand with kit, or someone to come meet them, to show the way to the site. If anyone has their own two ways/walkies then we will be operating on channel 3,5, or 7 depending on traffic/availability on/of those channels. We should be ok for 3 though, as there shouldn't be too many folk using it in range, if any.
There will be a notice on the gate post/fence, detailing where the radios sets can be found (they're better kept in a dry place, and away from any curious walkers :)).
Due to battery life, the units will be switched off, but the power button is marked. They will be set on channel 3, but instructions will be left in case a channel change is needed.
Adam (Comms manager) :p
Paul Webster
19-03-2012, 21:41
Just started putting mine and Talia's kit together, getting excited now!! I've ordered 30 fresh bread rolls from the bakers and I'll pick the bacon up later in the week so bacon rolls for breakfast are covered.
Bravo two zero eta 22031100Z
savagebushcraft
19-03-2012, 21:49
I heard Milton Jones say he say an African warrior dancing in the back of a car, then over the radio came...."Zulu, Tango, Sierra"...:D
Bucephalas
19-03-2012, 23:33
Well disapointment and envy have got the better of me and I have managed to get someone to cover my job on Saturday, so If it's ok with everyone else (including the horses head) I will now be attending for the full weekend.
As there were no tears and protests at my cancelling I felt compelled to re-double my efforts to attend! (Plus SWMBO'd put me on a full weekend of babysitting while she did a lot of retail therapy)!
On that note, would it be ok for me to bring a buddy along. No he's not the one doing a naked wager, he's an ex-RAF mate who loves the outdoors but is new to Bushcraft (newer than me that is). His wife is also 4 weeks away from dropping, I mean "giving birth", and he could do with a mainly estrogen free environment for a few nights. :vio:
On the food front, what's the score there? What do I need to bring/conjure up in the spirit of the "Great Bake Off"??
:confused:
Richie
Savagewolfrm
20-03-2012, 00:02
Guys........ Sorry but the cockney **** is going to have to ditch. Little maid is having her 5th birthday party on Saturday so I doubt I can make it will try desperately for early Saturday evening but can't guarantee really sorry boys and girls got the gun all sorted out as well
promise next one though
rick