View Full Version : Sussex Bushcraft Group: Febuary Meet on 25th/26th
It's time to set up another meet, so I am starting off a new thread. Dates are always hard to choose so I have settled on the 25th/26th of Feb. The usual rules & regs are below:
Location of the Campsite & details of the Venue
Broadstone Warren is a Scout site situated in the Ashdown Forest in the North of Sussex, midway between the South Coast and London. The site which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) comprises 386 acres of the Ashdown Forest with campsites situated throughout the woodland in many of the glades.
How to get there
http://www.broadstonewarren.org.uk/find_us/ (http://www.broadstonewarren.org.uk/find_us/)
By Road
From the M25 - Leave the M25 at junction 8 following the M23 southbound towards Brighton. Leave the M23 at junction 10, and take the first exit on the roundabout along the A264 towards East Grinstead. When you get into East Grinstead, follow the A22 southbound towards Eastbourne. Remain on the A22, straight through Forest Row. Broadstone Warren is on the left-hand side approximately 2 miles south of Forest Row.
From the South - Follow the A22 northbound crossing the crossroads at Wych Cross (just after the Roebuck Hotel). The main entrance is approximately 500 metres after the junction on the right-hand side.
SAT-NAV - If using Sat-Nav, the postcode for the site is RH18 5JS. As you get close to the site, you need to look out for the signs as the same postcode is used for a number of local properties.
By Rail: The nearest train station is at East Grinstead, which is approximately a fifty minute train journey from London Victoria. When arriving at East Grinstead Broadstone Warren is a bus journey or ten minute taxi ride away.
By Bus: Bus services pass Broadstone Warren from East Grinstead, Uckfield and Haywards Heath.
Times & Booking In
You can stay the Friday night if you want, although the main meet starts on Saturday Morning & normally goes to late afternoon on the Sunday.When you arrive on site, please park in the Rangers' car park and check in at the ranger's office, then go directly to our pitch.
Fees
We have managed to get the discounted day rate of £4.74 (which is £3.95 + VAT). Please note that this is charged on a 24 hour baises , so if you arrive on the Saturday & leave on the Sunday after being there for more than 24 hours then you need to pay for 2 days. Sorry but that is their rules.
Pitch: To be decided. Will probably be D1E again, as most people seem to like that & it's good for the chute
What we do at the meets
This is an opportunity to meet some local(ish) Bushcrafters, camp out with like minded people & practice/learn some skills. We have had a handful of these meets before, some at other venues, but they mostly follow the same pattern. We tend to do as much or as little as you want but try to have a few sessions where anyone can take part if they want; these are usally things like different ways to make fires, carving, tree id etc.. We cook on the shared fire, often having a communal meal & have tea on the go all the time. We have a few beers round the campfire in the evening but tend not to stay up too much past midninght as others are ofetn asleep by then & we tend to get up early when you wake up in the woods, usually round 7 (although some sleep on for a bit).
The other important stuff
WATER: Standpipes are located at various points around the site.
FIREWOOD: There is ample wood for burning lying around the forest. Under NO circumstances is live wood to be cut or damaged. Chain saws are NOT permitted on the site. (NOTE: I have not yet verified the availability of wood, so if you have access to any, it may be worth bringing some wood or charcoal with you)
PITS: Due to the nature of the ground on site NO pits of any type may be dug.
VEHICLES: NO vehicles are to be driven onto the campsites or parked on the rides other than with the Duty Manager’s permission. On arrival you may be allowed to unload your equipment at your site after which you must park your vehicle in the car park allocated. At the end of your stay, after receiving the Duty Manager’s permission, you will be allowed to take your vehicle to your site to load up your equipment.
CYCLES: To comply with the Forestry Commissions Laws and Natural England, cycles are NOT permitted on the site.
DOGS: NO pets of any description are allowed on site. Sorry but that is the site rules.
NOISE / NUISANCE: As the consideration for other users is paramount, music players, radios and the like must not be audible off your own site. Noise must be kept to a bare minimum between 11pm and 7.30am. Unacceptable behaviour by any users on site will not be tolerated. Unacceptable behaviour includes: Bad language; Trespassing; Vandalism; Consumption of alcohol by minors/excessive consumption by adults; Illegal substance use; Setting fires (with the intent to cause damage); Acting in a way that may cause danger to self or others; Verbal, Emotional, Physical or Sexual Abuse
SECURITY: In the interest of security we would recommend that you do not leave any valuables in tents or buildings.
RUBBISH: Recycling facilities for glass, cans and tins are located at Camp Centre. Please clean all glassware, cans and tins before disposal. All combustible rubbish, where practicable should be burned. All other rubbish should be brought to camp centre and placed in the bins provided, or taken home for disposal.
FIRE: Fire is to stay within the main fireplace, unless people are being taught how to make fire under appopriate adult supervision. This is mainly aimed at kids, as we need to be careful where embers land away from the main fire for obvious reasons. This excludes personal hobos, gas cookers which are the owners responsability when operating.
* Forum members are responsible for themselves, the kit they use and their own actions (and any non member accompanying them)at the Meet.
* Under 18's must be accompanied by at least one parent (or appointed guardian).
* In the highly unlikely event that I need to make use of this ... I reserve the right to stop any individual(s) from attending a Meet. Any individual(s) who I feel endanger our future use of the site will be required to leave the site; outstanding fees will still be owed. This also applies if the site staff have problems with an indevidual. Nothing like this has ever happened but we need to have the standard disclaimer, like those found at other meets.
Hope to see you round the campfire soon
As per usual, please add your name to the list after you have copied the last version:
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monkey boy
04-02-2012, 21:21
As per usual, please add your name to the list after you have copied the last version:
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Graywolf
05-02-2012, 11:45
Right gonna add my name as its 3 weeks away,and hopely I will be feeling better then I do now after attending hospital and gp next week.
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Not sure what SimonH was doing looking at his post,lol
Sorry can someone add me to the list please, my old browser no longer supports a lot of functions like lists and spaces after a full stop etc etc
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Sorry can someone add me to the list please, my old browser no longer supports a lot of functions like lists and spaces after a full stop etc etc
tis done .
I'm in the Brecon Beacons that weekend (hoping for snow!!!).
Never mind, theres always the next one I suppose.
Neil
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Good to to see the names being added to the list. Picking a weekend is always difficult but it has to be done. It will be different without a chute but I am sure we will get by.
Look at it as preparation for the "walk-in" weekend!
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Graywolf
05-02-2012, 23:28
Have I missed something here?.Walk-In?
Neil is thinking of us doing a meet where we park some distance away and walk in with less kit than we normally bring, so no ducth ovens on that one. It will be good to make us think a bit more about what we really need to carry for a 1 or 2 nighter. Sounds like fun and will be something a bit different for those who want to take part. Will probably happen in a few months time.
Graywolf
05-02-2012, 23:52
Ah,Thnx Dave for explaining it.That will bring back memories,havnt done anyting like that since before getting married.
What about your fantastic chair, Neumo? Are you going to forego it or struggle under the weight?
What about your fantastic chair, Neumo
There is nothing in the rules that says you cant bring sherpas.... :cool: Sounds like some fun for those that want to do it.
I'm not carrying another metal bucket of bricks... ;)
Good, you can carry my bergan then!
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Good, you can carry my Bergen then!
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Certainly, as long as you carry the contents (I've got a Bergen you can borrow) ;)
We talked about it at the Xmas meet - and decided it would be a little fun. A chance to try a different range of skills (navigation, foraging,etc) and "strip it back" to what it should all be about - carrying less by knowing more!
We could meet at Broadstone on Friday night, then on Saturday take a couple of cars to a start point a few miles away. Then make are way back to Broadstone - but Saturday night you can only use what you have carried in during the day.
We could do it in the warmer months if you like - so you won't have all the extra clothing etc, to carry and could get by with a lighter, smaller sleeping bag. In the summer months this could be done with little more than a bushmans "swag" (tarp, blanket & billycan).
It was just a suggestion and will just be a little "bimble" (not the rigours of "selection" or anything akin to that).
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We talked about it at the Xmas meet - and decided it would be a little fun
Hmmmm... weren't there only about 5 of you there? I'd be in trouble if we couldn't drive up to D1... ;)
Four to be precise! Driving to D1! - I think my point is proved Robin. The only kit that comes up by viechle is my "group-kit" (the chute,table and iron ware), my personal bergen has all the bits in to live quite happily with (and I can fit through a standard sized door while wearing it).
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hellobayo
06-02-2012, 23:01
A chance to try a different range of skills (navigation, foraging,etc) and "strip it back" to what it should all be about - carrying less by knowing more!
Now that's a challenge! I need to be weaned off my tent by summer then? :)
Now that's a challenge! I need to be weaned off my tent by summer then? :)
Bear would'nt have a tent!! He'd probably rock with nothing but his "survival thong"!
I did manage to carry everything I took last time in one go (for a short distance) but that included chair, woodburning stove, jerry can, Kelly kettle, large box of kindling, underquilt, extra sleeping bag, bowsaw... none of which I'd need in the summer.
The first time I camped out I walked in but I've grown to love my creature comforts since... ;)
Graywolf
07-02-2012, 12:35
Bear would'nt have a tent!! He'd probably rock with nothing but his "survival thong"!
Something in Ivy?
Looking forward to the Walk-in,hopefully will be A1 and back to full fitness.
We should think about a group meal again, as that was great fun last time. Maybe if we all bring some meat, veg, potatoes etc.. then we can do a big stew or something. I really want to have a go at that Trash Can Turkey way of cooking, but would probably do it with a large chicken. Want to make some more bread if I can get the yeast to rise. looking forward to this one.
We should think about a group meal again, as that was great fun last time. Maybe if we all bring some meat, veg, potatoes etc.. then we can do a big stew or something. I really want to have a go at that Trash Can Turkey way of cooking, but would probably do it with a large chicken. Want to make some more bread if I can get the yeast to rise. looking forward to this one.
So shall I bring the bin again? Not had a chance to make any more charcoal yet so we'll have to forage some wood.
And the walk in sounds great. How far is the nearest train station? Might make it a bit more of a challenge.
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hellobayo
17-02-2012, 19:41
Group meal idea sounds brill. Unfortunately I'm on holiday returning Sat night. If I'm not too jetlagged, I'll pop along on Sunday with my shiny unused meths stove! Hope to see you all soon.
P.S. Bear probably thinks survival thong is for sissies. :) He's welcome to guard my tent any time!
He's welcome to guard my tent any time!
I've heard some euphemisms in my time...
I hope you'll attend bristling with knives, axes & impractical forms of cookware! :)
On the subject of cookware - I've only gone and got myself a Dutch oven. It's only a 4 litre, but thought I might bring it along for a try out and do a lamb stew. Think we've got some home grown neck of lamb in the freezer. Not sure it will feed all of us, but with a trash can chicken too, we might have a meal. Otherwise I can get some chicken thighs and do a chicken casserole in it. Of course you will be taking your life into your own hands as I've never cooked with one before.
I've heard some euphemisms in my time...
:)
By heard, you mean slipped in your own...
By heard, you mean slipped in your own...
Now we're branching into innuendo (no, in YOUR endo...) :D
Enough innuendo already...
Jackbr: yes if you want to bring the bin that would be good, as I may bring along a large checkin to try cooking in it. It may need a wash before we turn it into an oven. Yes bring your dutch oven along & I will bring mine, as neil wont be there with his mobile kitchen as usual (or the chute).
Looking forward to this one, as may be one of the coldest nights out this year so will be a good test of kit for winter camping.
Neumo, will your fire grill be coming too? If not, I've got the bottom off an old supermarket trolley I can bring that should do the job nicely
Chicken sounds good as long as we avoid an unpleasant experience that happened to me on a school trip... we were on a sailing boat and the master had his bratty daughter along. A beautiful roast chicken came out of the oven and before I could say anything, the teacher said "my daughter doesn't like the skin" and tossed it into the bin! The best bit! Had to get that off my chest... sorry :)
Cool, trash can it will be! Will try to clean it out, but it is already loaded on the landy and full of logs. Dutch oven too, chicken casserole for as many as I can fit in. I've got a griddle as well, I'm sure we can work a way out to get some heat under it. 2 parallel logs springs to mine.
Hello everyone,
I'd be more than happy to join but it will only be possible for me on Sat 25th in the morning (returning to London on the same day in the evening - I wish I could stay longer). Will it still be ok ? I'll have to come by train since I live in London and don't have a car.
I litterally have almost no bushcraft equipment, is it still possible for me to come (maybe more something like a simple "visitor" :sad6: ? It would be a good introduction for me to Bushcraft since I'm rather a newbie.
Many thks.
Bruce
Hemdale, you'll be most welcome. Everyone has to start somewhere. No point having all the gear and no idea! Get the feel for it first- you may not like it. See you when you arrive.
p.s. Don't worry when you approach the campsite- everyone will be staring at you. That's because we're nosey. We'll chain Spandit up and you should be ok :lmao:
No point having all the gear and no idea!
I'll get my coat.
We'll chain Spandit up and you should be ok :lmao:
Why? It's not my birthday...
Don't worry Jack there's a lot more to buy yet!
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Hemdale, you'll be most welcome. Everyone has to start somewhere. No point having all the gear and no idea! Get the feel for it first- you may not like it. See you when you arrive.
p.s. Don't worry when you approach the campsite- everyone will be staring at you. That's because we're nosey. We'll chain Spandit up and you should be ok :lmao:
Cool ! Where shall we meet then ? In the camp directly ? I can PM my mobile number and we'll be able to meet one I get there ?
Many thks
Cool ! Where shall we meet then ? In the camp directly ? I can PM my mobile number and we'll be able to meet one I get there ?
Many thks
When you get to Broadstone Warren, go to reception & tell them you're with BCUK. They'll direct you (I presume we're in D1 again which is straight up the hill). Assuming you're coming on Saturday there'll be a few men dressed in a variety of woodland colours sat round a fire with possibly one pretty girl in a pink jacket. Just wander over & say hello. If you can, bring a chair or something to sit on
When you get to Broadstone Warren, go to reception & tell them you're with BCUK. They'll direct you (I presume we're in D1 again which is straight up the hill). Assuming you're coming on Saturday there'll be a few men dressed in a variety of woodland colours sat round a fire with possibly one pretty girl in a pink jacket. Just wander over & say hello. If you can, bring a chair or something to sit on
Are you taking your pink jacket again then?
Are you taking your pink jacket again then?
Only if you wear your mankini again
Aw, I thought it was my turn to wear the mankini
Aw, I thought it was my turn to wear the mankini
No, you wear the leather catsuit (with cutouts) like we agreed (and who let you out of the trunk?)
I'm worried about you guys.
To think that I sleep in the same woods as you do.
I'm worried about you guys.
To think that I sleep in the same woods as you do.
You think with that lot going on they are going to let you sleep:rolleyes:
You think with that lot going on they are going to let you sleep:rolleyes:
Yeah, who's going to hold the camera?
I may well be just coming down for Saturday day and night now only, mostly to avoid Robin in a pink coat and Jack in a catsuit with cutouts if possible but due to other stuff too.
I can't make Friday either so you'd be partially safe. See you on Saturday!
Have I got to bring the gimp suit this time?
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Have I got to bring the gimp suit this time?
Yes, but don't bring the PVC one, it's not good near the fire
Have a good run out everyone - my second sprog has just turned up so won't be able to join in for a few months. Once she's letting MrsDave and I sleep a bit I can't wait to join in again :)
So who is up for Friday night (spandit control yourself ) or will I have the woods to myself?
I'm aiming to be there mate.
I am hoping to make it this weekend but at the moment I have back pain so not sure what will happen.
Prior to this I was a bit under the weather so did not commit.
Hoping to see you fine people again even you R.
Bacon and sausages were purchased ages ago and reside in the freezer, porage is mixed and waiting, the rest I can blag from you guys. ha ha.
Later guys.
Got chicken and veg for a casserole Hugo. More than one can eat, so hoping a few people join me Saturday and christen my new Dutch oven, and Spandit, no, not like that.
Got chicken and veg for a casserole Hugo. More than one can eat, so hoping a few people join me Saturday and christen my new Dutch oven, and Spandit, no, not like that.
I'll bring some rice or potatoes or something. Maybe some stock cubes/herbs/wine?
Spuds will be good, can pop them in with the chicken and bits. Got some wine for the pot, a bit left in a bottle that needs using up. Stock cube and herbs done.
Looking forward to this weekend. Will probably forget something, I always do.
I've got your KFS set, didn't use it in the end (will remember mine this time!). I'll bring some dumpling mix too - that should fill some tums
Graywolf
22-02-2012, 23:17
Hope I feel ok this weekend so I can make it,but not looking good at the moment :(
I'll bring a chicken and some veg too for Sat evening...and of course some rat pack meals!
Im supposed to be working on Saturday, but i cant get hold of, nor have i heard from the guy im supposed to be working with, so if i dont hear from him by this time tomorrow, i think i may join you chaps this weekend, i'll cater for myself if i do come over that way there wont be an excess of grub in the communual pot and nobody is out of pocket that way either, but i'll perhaps bring a hip flask of Blackberry or Sloe Gin with me:)
If i do get there, is there anything else people want me to bring, Bow drill, Net makling gear etc ?, im assuming you will all be up on D1 again, if so do you need another water container or is the water back on now?
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Looks like I'll have to come just to keep you guys in check.
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7 spandit (feeling guilty, though)
8 Jackcbr
9 Kep (possibly, see above post)
10 Hugo
11 hellobayo --- might be on Sunday.
12 Hemdale should be turning up with a bit of luck.
Slight change of plan for me, I'll be down for the afternoon tomorrow and the day only on Saturday because my lot are going out too and the mutt will be left in for too long otherwise.
Sounds like we will be having quite a busy meet, so am looking forward to this one. Weather should be good by the sound of it, with it only going down to 4C on Saturday night. I have my new hammock to try out, a Warbonnet Blackbird, which should be good; I tried it for an hour last weekend and it looks like it will be the one for me.
Kepis: If you can bring some bow drill or hand rill sets that would be appreciated.
Not sure what we are doing about food but I will probably bring another chicken along as I am liking a roast dinner round the fire these days. Should be along on Saturday morning but might come for the Friday if I can get away.
Am to sure of the pitch as I have been mega busy at work but will call them in the morning & post which one we will be on. If in doubt ask at the office or ask one of the staff.
Looking forward to seeing you round the campfire soon.
Okey dokey, i'll bung a couple of bow drill sets in the car, although it might be more fun to find and make a working set on site?
it might be more fun to find and make a working set on site?
That would be cool. I'd like to try hand drill too & maybe flint & steel
That would be cool. I'd like to try hand drill too & maybe flint & steel
I'll put my flint & steel in, i have plenty of char cloth made up and have a small amount of Amadou as well, the hand drill is hard work, might be better to leave it until the summer when the ambient conditions would be better suited, ie warm & dry vs. cool & damp, but if you want to try it then i'll bung a few sets in the car.
While i think of it, has anyone got a kettle or do you want me to bring mine (4 pinter)?
Bring the biggy mate, my pint one always does overtime!
Bring the biggy mate, my pint one always does overtime!
Will do .
Did someone mention tea.
Might have done;)
Damn it...won't be able to make it. :(
I want t otry bushcraft and I'm very sorry not to be able to make it this time, when is the next time ?
We're trying to run a meet every month. Neumo is the organised one & normally posts up details
Ok I'm gonna do my very best to come. Taking the train from victoria but I have to be back in London at 5ish or 6pm at the latest.
When do you guys think coming in the morning ? Early around 9/10am ?
That's fine mate. Someone's normally up from dawn onwards (shut up Spandit!).
Just popped in there to say hello and no one is there yet and John didn't have a booking for us, so I booked D1 E same as usual for us all. I'll be back tomorrow morning so I'll see you all then.
Heading over in a minute mate. Should be there about 4
I'll try and swing by for a cup of tea then before I pick up Iona from work.
Just popped in there to say hello and no one is there yet and John didn't have a booking for us, so I booked D1 E same as usual for us all. I'll be back tomorrow morning so I'll see you all then.
Phew - thanks for popping in there Simon, could have been fun - should be there mid morning tomorrow - just packing the ruck sack now
Spoken to campsite earlier & we are on D1E as usual; been so busy at work I completely forgot about the paperwork. Will be up in the morning & hope to see you all soon.
I apologised to Jon who said it was all taken care of. Thanks for sorting it out Simon.
Not a problem chaps, I think they're quiet there atm anyway so it would have been ok, besides John is always amenable.Just left Andy and Jack up there but I'll be back about 10ish tomorrow morning.
See you all tomorrow, btw was the water on, if not i'll take a 5 Ltr container?
No the water on D1E is NOT on, so we will have to bring our own containers. I will bring a 5L one & there are usually plenty of others so we will be OK
okey dokey, will bung a 5L container in the motor, if i get the time, i'll get a couple of 25L ones out and bring those along
Hi everyone,
It's been a pleasure meeting you all and I'm glad to see there was a very friendly atmosphere.
I need a proper sub zero sleeping bag now and tent + sleeping mat.:D
Thank you all for the very warm welcome and to Hugo's bacon sandwich and Robin's still unidentified tea bag :coffee:goodjob
I'm definitely loonking forward learning from you guys !
Hope you had an amazing weekend and a safe trip back home.
See you next month !
hellobayo
26-02-2012, 11:48
I was about to make my way down at noon, however seems like everyone's on their way home already. Was so looking forward to showing off my pink paring knife and use my stove. :)
Hope to see you all next month!
You were sorely missed. I haven't laughed so hard in ages (thanks Jake!). Hope you feel better, Hugo...
was a very good meet and a bloody good laugh. can't wait for next months!
In honour of Frank Carson: It's a cracker!
We had a great time. Could you please keep the camp fire discussion down to a dull roar next time? Oh, and if you could find another log that is especially shaped to be devoid of any heat at all on my side of the fire that'd be great.
Hugo,
Hope you have warmed up and are okay.
See you all soon.
Sorry to leave you guys hanging whilst I packed and upped sticks to get back home. Never did get in my basha that night.
Better to be home when you are feeling crook, much better now mind.
As always you guys were a right laugh and I look forward to meeting you all next time.
monkey boy
26-02-2012, 17:02
great meet as always guys, thanks for having me i really enjoyed the laughs, hugo hope you are ok mate,
a great nite with all tho's stars we had, cant wait for the next one
had a great time chaps & of course chapesses, loads of laughs, learnt a few things as well, some nice tipples last evening as well - quality time, will post some pics up later
Sounds like I missed a good laugh on Saturday night although I did enjoy my brief afternoon visit. Good to meet some of you that I hadn't met and some of the new faces too! Will definitely be there for the whole weekend next time.
Another great meet with the usual fine group of people. Learned quite a bit, drank lots of tea, made some forks & a chopping board, so all in all a good weekend. Nice to see a few new faces show up, that will hopefully become regulars. I was pleased that my froe had a busy first proper outing & was going through most things with ease; it needs a new handle but that will be fixed sometime soon. Thanks to everyone for attending & I hope you all had a much fun as I did. Big thanks to Jake for the stew which was good.
We sort of agreed that the next meet will be the last weekend of March, the 24th/25th of March, so I made a provisional booking at the office for & D1E is unfortunately booked that weekend. We can talk about where we want to go when I put the March meet thread up in a bit.
The March meet thread is now up:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87157&p=1052234#post1052234
Ditto to all the above. These meets are the highlight of my month. Never known such a friendly atmosphere.
Hugo. I do hope it wasn't the cooking that made you unwell. Kepis, many thanks for the knitting lesson, I'm looking forward to doing some drilling next time.spandit, you truly are one of a kind and for that we are all thankful. And everyone else a big thank you for a top notch weekend. Roll on march (the month, not the walking)
And one final thank you to Our Lord JC. Thank you for providing your bountiful firewood from on high. It did burn bright and hot and consumed the unsplitable log
Big thanks to Jake for the stew which was good.
Thanks Neumo, lucky there wasn't too many of us as my mobile canteen isn't quite up to Neil's standards. But if we all learnt nothing else this weekend, it's that a potato is a vegetable, isn't that right Widu :cool:
Thanks Neumo, lucky there wasn't too many of us as my mobile canteen isn't quite up to Neil's standards. But if we all learnt nothing else this weekend, it's that a potato is a vegetable, isn't that right Widu :cool:
and we learned that there are no street lights in the woods, didnt we Hugo;):)