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Wayland
21-10-2005, 17:53
Ok a new thread to bring together some important information for people attending.

The site is Fisherground (http://www.fishergroundcampsite.co.uk/) in Eskdale. OS map OL6 ( English Lakes SW sheet ) Roughly NY154003


The site fees are:

Adults: £4.00 Children: £2.00 Vehicles: £2.00 Gazebos: £2.00 ?

We will be paying our own individual fees. If aditional fees are required for group working areas, donations will be sought.

The site is as booked as we can get it. We will not have exclusive use of the site but they know we're coming and they know theres about 45 of us.


The dates we have discussed are 28th October to 31st October (The site closes after this date and we all need to be off site by 11.00am Monday.)


Bear in mind I have not been able to see this site, I am working on recommendations and conversation with the owners.

Debbie and I will be on site from Thursday evening, look for the Red Vito van and either a tarp or a white canvas tent.


Fisherground is a family site and they have a strict rule about noise after 10.30pm.

This does not mean we all have to be in bed but it does mean conversation around the campfire does have to be quiet .

It is possible, though unlikely, that we will be alone on the site at this time of year in which case this rule may be relaxed slightly.

Also things have changed since the website was produced. The farmer who owns the adjacent woodland is no longer happy for people to forage over his land.

Although we may not be able to forage for much firewood the site aparently sells good sized bags of logs for about £3.50 The local garage sells logs too as does a local "woodsman"

Chainsaws are not allowed on site and all firewood must be cut to a reasonable size before burning.

The site has a small amount of woodland of it's own, access to the river and the fells behind the site are public access.


The area that may be suitable for hammocks is descibed as a bit scruffy with loose rocks and gravel about, but we should be able to camp fairly nearby.

Available hammock space sounds limited so it would be wise to have a "Plan B"

We cannot create any fresh campfires, only use existing ones which should not be a problem.


Scruff is organizing a group cook up for one evening. :deal: If you want to partake you should PM him and let him know if you have any dietary requirements ASAP

The latest list of people coming as posted by Scruff is:

Wayland + 1
Goose
Graham S
led + 1
bloodline
outdoorcode
Razorstrop
Eric Methven
Bumblebee
JimH
scruff + 2
morch + 2
Grooveski
Scout
redcollective
Scally
running bare + 1
Big Geordie
big lizard
bike thing
Spoony + 1
gaz_miggy + 1
JoshG + 2
Emberglow
peds8045
twelveboar + 3
bilko
Halo
Hammy
wanderingstar + 1

shaggystu +1
Simon waites?


45 confirmed, 3 maybe's

There are some useful reviews of Fisherground on a site found by Stevec here (http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?page=3&revid=1080)

Well worth reading.

We will be out of contact from Wednesday onwards. Apparently, like much of the Lake District, there is absolutely no mobile phone signal on the site.

In emergencies the nearest hospital which has an A & E dept. is in Whitehaven. The clinic in Cockermouth does not have a casulaty dept or Xray etc.

Eric_Methven
21-10-2005, 22:06
Right then, seems most people want to focus on spoon carving and leathercraft - sheath making to be precise. That's what I'll cover then. I'll not bother with the pole lathe at this meet. Less wood for me to carry and it leaves more room for firewood.

I've been to Le Prevo leathers and bought two sides of veggie tanned leather so there'll be plenty to go around. I'll supply the equipment and elastoplasts (seriously! you wrap a couple of plasters round the knuckle joints of your index fingers so you can pull the thread really tight without it cutting into your skin.) The costs for the sheaths (a sheath with firesteel holder) will work out at seven quid each. That just covers my costs for the leather. The beeswax, thread, dye and polish are on me.

I'll also be bringing a wallaper table to use as a barter/swap table so if you want to sell anything bushcrafty or for camping, bring it along.

For those making sheaths, you'll find it more comfortable if you can sit down to do the stitching so bring something to sit on (folding camp chairs are good) otherwise you can stand at the worktable.
Eric

led
21-10-2005, 22:12
Thanks Eric for putting so much energy and time into preparing the workshops etc, it's very much appreciated. Fingers crossed for the weather everyone!

outdoorcode
21-10-2005, 22:28
Thats brilliant Eric, very much appreciated :You_Rock_

Razorstrop
21-10-2005, 23:04
I'll cover friction fire lighting with the bow drill.
I only have one kit so it will be 1-2-1, as long as it takes to get you a coal and a flame :)
the charge?? 10p to cover materials lol
no really its free, if anyone wants to pay donate it to Tony for the upkeep of the forums :)


Also I cant stress enough that there wont be enough wood for nearly 50 people to forage so bring what you can or buy what you can :aargh4:

wishing his life away until next weekend
Garry

Wayland
21-10-2005, 23:11
I can do fire lighting with flint and steel + something about bone / antler working if anyone is interested.

I'll probably have my leatherworking tools with me as well.

Emberglow
22-10-2005, 00:56
Can help with cooking if anyone wants a hand
:beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

Eric_Methven
22-10-2005, 01:16
I've just had a look at the map. I can't get away from Durham until after lunch. This would mean arriving after dark. There's no way I'm bringing the van fully laden over the Wrynose and Hardnot passes (burned a clutch out once doing that) so I'll be coming right round the long way from the north. So, I might as well set away from here at around 4.00am on Saturday and should be at the site by breakfast time.

That means I don't rush trying to get through Friday afternoon traffic in the Lakes and can get the workshop set up straight away as soon as I arrive. So, don't worry if you don't see me on Friday night. I'll definitely be there early Saturday and I'll stay till last light on Sunday so we can get a full days work in on both days.

If any of you want to try more than one thing, and work yourself out a timetable of sorts I can tell you that a sheath will take from between one and two hours to make and a spoon can be done in an hour or so, so there'll be plenty opportunity to knapp flint or become an acomplished pyromaniac. :D

Edit: Nearly forgot. I'll also be covering making leather thonging and making round braid from the thong. I managed to get three thong cutters from Le Prevo and these will be for sale to anyone who gets hooked.

Eric

Graham_S
22-10-2005, 01:41
if my stuff from brisa turns up in time, and if i can get time off, i'll be handleing a knife.
if not and i'm there, i'll do a spot of archery, chemical firelighting, flint&steel, sharpening, that sort of thing.

Bumblebee
22-10-2005, 08:31
And I'll bring my spyderco ceramic bench stones + profile sticks

led
22-10-2005, 09:24
There's a map of where the meet is here (http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=315210&y=500155&z=4&sv=315500,500500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=600).

Wayland
22-10-2005, 15:12
I've just had a look at the map. I can't get away from Durham until after lunch. This would mean arriving after dark. There's no way I'm bringing the van fully laden over the Wrynose and Hardnot passes (burned a clutch out once doing that) so I'll be coming right round the long way from the north. So, I might as well set away from here at around 4.00am on Saturday and should be at the site by breakfast time.

Eric

Eric. Just a point I noticed on one of the reviews (http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?page=4&revid=1080) that the site is closed after 11pm, part of their no noise rule apparently

They say you can walk onto the site but they want no vehicle movements late at night.

For Graham and others I'm afraid archery is not allowed on site either.

( I'm beginning to wish we had been able to find another site.) :sad6:

Razorstrop
22-10-2005, 15:22
I have drove onto the site at 12.30am before now and no one complained, so I think thats to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Plus we are coming as a group of 40+ people for 2/3 nights at £6.00 a night as an average, thats at least £500 of business that they would'nt normally have at this time of year,so am sure they will be 'understanding'.

Can understand about the archery though, after all it is a public site.

Not too badly phased yet
Garry

Wayland
22-10-2005, 15:49
Plus we are coming as a group of 40+ people for 2/3 nights at £6.00 a night as an average, thats at least £500 of business that they wouldn't normally have at this time of year,so am sure they will be 'understanding'.


So far, on the occasions I have rung them I have detected very little in the way of flexibility or "understanding". What I get is "The rules are..." :nono:

Now while I understand their point of view, I am terribly worried they are just not going to understand us at all.... :(

I think one topic of discussion for the weekend may be where else we do this sort of thing in future. For something in the region of £250 per night I'm sure we ought to be able to find somewhere more "Bushcrafty"

Razorstrop
22-10-2005, 19:39
I agree with what you say about the next venue Wayland as its not 100% Bushcraft friendly in the way other venues appear to have been.
However all I can say as reassurance is that when I was last up there were quite a few bodies doing a little bushcraft and the site owners showed alot of interest, so all is not lost. Plus on a personal basis, for me the meet is definitely about the people, putting faces to names and having a good old getting to know people who like/do what I do and a bit of learning for free :)
If it all goes badly wrong and the owners are difficult, then like you say at least we can plan something bigger and better for the future.

Ready to make the best of whatever we end up with
Garry

sparks
22-10-2005, 20:02
im with razorstrop
it will be a good weekend (bushcraft is about doing the best with what you have)

Goose
22-10-2005, 20:35
It is something we can discuss around the real campfire, to compare places we know and work out a regular meet up.

Wayland
22-10-2005, 21:39
Thanks for the support guys, It's the first time i've tried to organize something like this so I suppose I'm a bit anxious that everything is OK for everyone.

running bare
22-10-2005, 21:46
hi all , firstly a big thank you to everyone for organising and sharing skills and supplying materials. :You_Rock_ . Its my first meet and im truly looking forward to the experience.I agree with big lizard and razorstrop its our meet so lets not let minor details marr it :beerchug:

tom

morch
22-10-2005, 21:55
You got 150% support from me Wayland, like others have already said, its the gettin together and sharing info n stuff thats important. I'm sure the venue will be fine :)

outdoorcode
22-10-2005, 22:03
Think you have done a top job sorting this out, and I'm sure everything will be great.... by the way this time next week we'll be round the real fire perhaps having a little tipple :beerchug: :D

running bare
22-10-2005, 22:25
Damnnnnnnnnnnnnn right :lmao: :lmao:
tom

hammy
22-10-2005, 22:47
I'm with the rest here Wayland,
It is my first meet-up with you guys so lets see how it goes.
I've done a fair bit of camping in the lakes and there are not a lot of camp sites that allow camp fires, so theres the first plus.
Time of year not many people, second plus.
All the people showing so much interest, and coming, third plus,
it has to be a success.
Davey

(out of interest my avatar is a northland lean-to built by me and peter sept 2005 claith heights)

JoshG
23-10-2005, 00:16
I'm with the rest here Wayland,
It is my first meet-up with you guys so lets see how it goes.
I've done a fair bit of camping in the lakes and there are not a lot of camp sites that allow camp fires, so theres the first plus.
Time of year not many people, second plus.
All the people showing so much interest, and coming, third plus,
it has to be a success.
Davey

(out of interest my avatar is a northland lean-to built by me and peter sept 2005 claith heights)
Completely agreed, these little nags with the particular site are absolutely tiny ones. It will be a great weekend! :)
I'm also a complete first timer at these meets and me and my friends will most likely be the youngest "adults" there too! :)

Eric_Methven
23-10-2005, 01:05
Just backing up what others have said. You've done a great job Wayland. :You_Rock_
Now just remember everyone that this is a bushcraftUK Northern meet - a camping weekend to get together and learn new skills. It is not a bushcraft weekend. If it was, I'd just be bringing myself and my rucsack. My transit van, generator, power tools and eight by four foot table don't constitute bushcraft, but they do help to facilitate learning and can be justified (if justification is needed) by helping to fit what would normally be a four or five day learning experience into two days. Shortcuts need to be taken sometimes to get the job done. So, forget living like bushcrafters. We're going to have a jolly good camping weekend on a nice camp site in the lakes and do some fun stuff while getting to know each other.

As far as archery is concerned, I'm bringing my bows and arrows anyway. Looking at the map, it seems we are not too far from open fellside. I'm sure there will be somewhere within a half hour stroll where we could safely let a few arrows fly. (I'm thinking of a small gully or similar with an earth backstop). We don't even need a proper target. A cabbage on a rope will do nicely.

If, at a later date, we want to do a proper bushcrafty meet (and I'm sure we will,) this weekend will be a great time to talk about what we'd like.

Eric

Wayland
23-10-2005, 06:43
Thanks guys, sorry I was just having some last minute jitters I suppose.... :o

Back to work......Does anyone have a good first aid kit they can bring? mine is a bit basic. For that matter do we have any first aiders? I know a bit but am un-certificated at the moment.

Next point, I have a big leaky ex-mil canvas tarp that I'm working on to give us some shelter round the fire pit. Before I go and spend money on poles and rope does anyone have a better option?

I can cut up an old pup tent to make patches for the holes, they should glue on reasonably well.

I can provide 8 heavy stakes for pegging it down but more might be useful if anyone has any.

I'm thinking this thing is about 20"x 16" when up, but it needs 2x 10" centre poles, 6x 6" side posts, 6x 8-10" guys and 2x 15" main guys.

Before I go to B&Q any offers would be appreciated.

Finally, I'm bringing a bucket and a fire blanket for central fire control, more buckets would be welcome and each tent / tarp / camp unit should give some thought to it's own fire protection.

Goose
23-10-2005, 09:39
I can bring a parachute that we can set up for a shelter.
Theres a couple of buckets in the shed and I have a small water type extinguisher that I can charge up.
I have a personal F.A. kit and a first response cert., not much use for the whole group but I think most will have their own basic stuff.
I will also bring along a batch of PMR radios to help communication between groups, if needed.

twelveboar
23-10-2005, 09:51
I'm still certificated and quite happy to act as a nominated first aider, if you want, I'll bring a first aid kit, I won't be there till Saturday though, so I suggest eveyone obeys the golden rule, "if you carry a knife, carry a first aid kit."

bilko
23-10-2005, 10:23
I too would like to say thankyou for the time, effort and money that some of you guys are shelling out for our enjoyment and comfort.
I have my own first aid kit with your basic plasters and bandages. It will be thrust upon the needy in such times and allthough i have no formal training since the army i can only offer a helpiing hand.

I'm sure folks realise but i think it is worth mentioning that at all times, even under demonstrations, People are responsible for their own safety.

I for one am looking forwad to this tremendously and whatever shelter i decide on. There will always be a beer available to anyone who stops by.

By my own personal way of thanks i am just about to pay up for full membership to BCUK. ( once i can find out how :o )

Wayland
23-10-2005, 11:29
Good on you Bilko, Tony deserves all the help we can give him for this site. :You_Rock_

Go to "user CP" at the top left and click the link on the left for "paid subscriptions"

I paid just before going to my first meet up, it was less than I would have paid just for camping fees for a weekend and I have gained so much from this site already.

Wayland
23-10-2005, 13:30
Debbie, my +1 is also willing to be a first aider for the weekend.

Just a thought but do you think it would be wise to have a designated driver rota?

We're quite a distance from Whitehaven A&E which is I presume where any ambulance would come from.

It might be an idea to have one sober driver available each night. I don't mind voluteering for one night.

led
23-10-2005, 15:27
You can put me down for a designated driver if you want.

Wayland
23-10-2005, 15:41
You can put me down for a designated driver if you want.
:drive: :You_Rock_

Eric_Methven
23-10-2005, 17:16
I'm also a qualified first aider. I have a full 50 man first aid kit that goes everywhere with me. It can cope with any emergency we come across.

Eric

Razorstrop
23-10-2005, 17:19
Now why dosent that surprise me in the least Eric?

Everyone has a 50 man first aid kit int he boot of thier Volvo
Don't they :P


Impressed as always
Garry

Grooveski
24-10-2005, 01:36
All packed up and ready to roll.
Working down south again this week, handy in that I have to get to Norfolk on friday but not so handy in that I have to cart about all the gear for next weekend.
The wee motor looks so empty without the target, but that's cool. Like others, I get more craft than bush from the meets and meeting everyone is what it's all about(and checking out all the kit :p )

...there was something on the table all weekend at Achray, it was only while driving home that I daydreamed about it being a big midgie-net-room-thing. Is that what it was? Does such a thing exist?

Got a 50 litre or so barrel full of flint and assorted rock loaded, half a dozen antler flakers and other gubbins, some tools, a dimantled knife looking for a new handle, a couple of bows just in case and a big wonky ash stave that can be either botched or burned. :)
Picking up cooking kit from Tommy, Sorted! See you all well after cufew on friday night. :D

redcollective
24-10-2005, 08:49
Wayland thanks for taking a lead in this - it wouldn't have got off the ground without you!. Anything needed in terms of ingredients for the pot - I've a couple of days off early this week and can head to the shops for a bulk buy?

Wayland
24-10-2005, 09:01
Stu. Talk to Scruff about food etc. He's taking lead on that.

Eric. Thanks for the first aid kit and it seems like just about everything else.

Long range weather reports look a bit grim. I'm working on a fire shelter area but make sure you're all prepared to find out why it's called the Lake district. :umbrella:

scruff
24-10-2005, 12:43
hola amigos,

sorry about the late start on this thread...monday's are very busy!

first of all thanks again to you Wayland for your organisational skills (and the rest of you guys for being plucky enough to agree to braving the weather).

i cant get away on friday...well not early enough, so i'm aiming to arrive noonish on sat.

if its okay with u i'll feed u all on sunday (stew & homemade bread...no onions)

think led is kindly gonna cook up on sat.

looks like i may have to get an emergency tent this week just in case.....unless i can persuade my buddies to try out an RM-styleee two tarp A-frame.

sounds like we might just have enough shelter to actually keep a fire going to cook something too!

see you soon folks


ps. i'll be the scruffy looking one :D

Goose
24-10-2005, 12:48
For people worried about putting up bashas, I will bring a load of old tent poles, pegs and rope so you can rig a basha anywhere if there are no suitable trees.
But it may be an opportunity to try out an A frame for a hammock too.

scruff
24-10-2005, 13:16
excellent!

cheers goose

Wayland
25-10-2005, 09:20
OK, this was posted on the other thread. :welcome:


just noticed this thread and me and SHMBO would love to come along but we're kinda struggling for to get there, so this is me begging for a lift! anyone passing anywhere near to chesterfield (M1 J29) is there any chance you'd be able to pick us up? we're fairly well behaved, promise not to hang out of your windows and drool down the sides of the car! anyway, if someone could help us out i'd really appreciate it, if not then no worries, we'l make it to the next one no doubt.
thanks in advance,

stuart (and gemma)

Has anyone been able to help out here?

I only have a van so not enough seats but if anyone can help it would be great.

led
25-10-2005, 09:38
I PMd them a couple of days ago with a slight possibility of a lift, but haven't heard back from them.

simonthwaites
25-10-2005, 10:03
Ok a new thread to bring together some important information for people attending.

The site is Fisherground (http://www.fishergroundcampsite.co.uk/) in Eskdale. OS map OL6 ( English Lakes SW sheet ) Roughly NY154003


The site fees are:

Adults: £4.00 Children: £2.00 Vehicles: £2.00 Gazebos: £2.00 ?

We will be paying our own individual fees. If aditional fees are required for group working areas, donations will be sought.

The site is as booked as we can get it. We will not have exclusive use of the site but they know we're coming and they know theres about 45 of us.


The dates we have discussed are 28th October to 31st October (The site closes after this date and we all need to be off site by 11.00am Monday.)


Bear in mind I have not been able to see this site, I am working on recommendations and conversation with the owners.

Debbie and I will be on site from Thursday evening, look for the Red Vito van and either a tarp or a white canvas tent.


Fisherground is a family site and they have a strict rule about noise after 10.30pm.

This does not mean we all have to be in bed but it does mean conversation around the campfire does have to be quiet .

It is possible, though unlikely, that we will be alone on the site at this time of year in which case this rule may be relaxed slightly.

Also things have changed since the website was produced. The farmer who owns the adjacent woodland is no longer happy for people to forage over his land.

Although we may not be able to forage for much firewood the site aparently sells good sized bags of logs for about £3.50 The local garage sells logs too as does a local "woodsman"

Chainsaws are not allowed on site and all firewood must be cut to a reasonable size before burning.

The site has a small amount of woodland of it's own, access to the river and the fells behind the site are public access.


The area that may be suitable for hammocks is descibed as a bit scruffy with loose rocks and gravel about, but we should be able to camp fairly nearby.

Available hammock space sounds limited so it would be wise to have a "Plan B"

We cannot create any fresh campfires, only use existing ones which should not be a problem.


Scruff is organizing a group cook up for one evening. :deal: If you want to partake you should PM him and let him know if you have any dietary requirements ASAP

The latest list of people coming as posted by Scruff is:

Wayland + 1
Goose
Graham S
led + 1
bloodline
outdoorcode
Razorstrop
Eric Methven
Bumblebee
JimH
scruff + 2
morch + 2
Grooveski
Scout
redcollective
Scally
running bare + 1
Big Geordie
big lizard
bike thing
Spoony + 1
gaz_miggy + 1
JoshG + 2
Emberglow
peds8045
twelveboar + 3
bilko
Halo
Hammy
wanderingstar + 1

shaggystu +1
Simon waites?


45 confirmed, 3 maybe's

There are some useful reviews of Fisherground on a site found by Stevec here (http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?page=3&revid=1080)

Well worth reading.

We will be out of contact from Wednesday onwards. Apparently, like much of the Lake District, there is absolutely no mobile phone signal on the site.

In emergencies the nearest hospital which has an A & E dept. is in Whitehaven. The clinic in Cockermouth does not have a casulaty dept or Xray etc.
I know that your co-ordinates are only rough but when I entered them into Memory Map the location I got was in the Irish Sea about 4km from the shores of Seascales.
The co-ordinates that I have are NY 15307 00091. God help any geocachers!

led
25-10-2005, 10:11
I know that your co-ordinates are only rough but when I entered them into Memory Map the location I got was in the Irish Sea about 4km from the shores of Seascales.
The co-ordinates that I have are NY 15307 00091. God help any geocachers!

If it carries on raining like this it might still be in the Irish Sea! :D

Wayland
25-10-2005, 10:19
Just checked The grid ref against my OS map. Still looks good to me.

What datum have you got your GPS set on?

led
25-10-2005, 10:26
Coords are http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?GridConvert?name =315210,500155&type=OSGrid

Wayland
25-10-2005, 10:37
Ok. So the new grid is:

NY 15210 00155

That should land you on the roof of the farm. The gate is NY 15500 00500 and the field is NY 15400 00300 or there abouts.

;)

led
25-10-2005, 10:50
Group Meals Update:

Saturday: Curry and Daal (daal will be veggie, curry probably not)
Sunday: Stew (ham shank, lentils, celery & carrots)

We (Scruff and I) could do with a couple of volunteers prepared to help out for 15 mins or so with veg peeling/chopping, wood fetching etc (test out your knives and axes!).

As asked before, anyone with any special dietary needs, please shout. AFAIK, both dishes are likely to contain onions (and garlic in the case of the curry).

simonthwaites
25-10-2005, 11:56
Just checked The grid ref against my OS map. Still looks good to me.

What datum have you got your GPS set on?

Not got my laptop connected to the GPS so am using the Memory Map software alone but when I typed in the co-ordinates I found myself in a sea of blue! Your updated co-ordinates appear to be accurate!

simonthwaites
25-10-2005, 12:12
Still uncertain as to whether or not I'll be able to get back from Yorkshire to this gig, will make every effort, however if I do turn up I am a first aider who works with St John Ambulance - Lancashire just in case you need any further first aiders.

scruff
25-10-2005, 12:41
Group Meals Update:

Saturday: Curry and Daal (daal will be veggie, curry probably not)
Sunday: Stew (ham shank, lentils, celery & carrots)

We (Scruff and I) could do with a couple of volunteers prepared to help out for 15 mins or so with veg peeling/chopping, wood fetching etc (test out your knives and axes!).

As asked before, anyone with any special dietary needs, please shout. AFAIK, both dishes are likely to contain onions (and garlic in the case of the curry).

my stomach is rumbling already! ;)

mine is 'reasonably' Wayland friendly (ie. no onions....but lentils yes...sorry)

led - am off to asian supermarket tonight to get cart load of chappatti flour. oh n i PM'd you :)

spoony
25-10-2005, 13:26
Group Meals Update:

Saturday: Curry and Daal (daal will be veggie, curry probably not)
Sunday: Stew (ham shank, lentils, celery & carrots)

We (Scruff and I) could do with a couple of volunteers prepared to help out for 15 mins or so with veg peeling/chopping, wood fetching etc (test out your knives and axes!).

As asked before, anyone with any special dietary needs, please shout. AFAIK, both dishes are likely to contain onions (and garlic in the case of the curry).

yeah can we have leeks instead of celery please :cool: celery= :eek:

Wayland
25-10-2005, 13:38
Still uncertain as to whether or not I'll be able to get back from Yorkshire to this gig, will make every effort, however if I do turn up I am a first aider who works with St John Ambulance - Lancashire just in case you need any further first aiders.

That sounds great. We're all hopeing you do make it but be safe. ;)

spoony
25-10-2005, 13:43
just to let you know its forecast for rain all day today and wednesday also, now where did i put my wellies?

Eric_Methven
25-10-2005, 14:31
Rain is good, so is snow. Remember, there's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.

Eric

scruff
25-10-2005, 17:32
yeah can we have leeks instead of celery please :cool: celery= :eek:


erm soz....i dont wanna be harsh but some things have to be in the soup, they kinda make the stock.

i'm not using onions....leeks may cause similar problems to those allergic.

sorry again. i'll be bringing some nice bread though! :)

JimH
26-10-2005, 11:51
Been knocked back for getting Friday off work.

I will see you all on Saturday.

ATB,

Jim.

Tony
26-10-2005, 13:16
Just a note to let you know that Razorstrop is taking some BCUK T-shirts and badges to your meet, a few people have mentioned it to me and he kindly offered to take some. No pressure though :D

Have a fabulous weekend guys and girls, I'm seriously jealous :You_Rock_

Wayland
26-10-2005, 14:26
Are you sure we can't drag you out of the valleys Tony? :beerchug:

Eric_Methven
26-10-2005, 15:24
Thanks Tony, I could do with a couple more badges and a tea shirt or two wouldn't go amiss.

Eric

running bare
26-10-2005, 16:27
out of curiosity what is the cost of badges and shirts as i cant get the shop link up?? :(
tom

Wayland
26-10-2005, 21:02
Just so you all know, I will be signed off from tonight till the meet up so any last minute questions, now is the time.....

JoshG
27-10-2005, 00:03
Just so you all know, I will be signed off from tonight till the meet up so any last minute questions, now is the time.....
Are we there yet?

Razorstrop
27-10-2005, 00:10
;) Nearly.......

JoshG
27-10-2005, 00:18
;) Nearly.......
:D The weather is looking up! :D :D :beerchug:

redcollective
27-10-2005, 17:27
We (Scruff and I) could do with a couple of volunteers prepared to help out for 15 mins or so with veg peeling/chopping, wood fetching etc

Consider me volunteered for Saturday eve, because as a novice I've precious little else to contribute but my labour.

outdoorcode
27-10-2005, 18:28
I'll happily do a bit of peeling etc.. :)

Graham_S
27-10-2005, 18:30
i'm up for a little food prep (my knife looks like a kitchen knife anyway apparently)
it's not a problem.

spoony
27-10-2005, 19:06
put me down for peeling to and see you all there drive safely now

Razorstrop
28-10-2005, 00:20
Just a quick heads up to everyone who is going to the North Meet. Can't wait to meet you all and learn a lot.

Its dragging now
Mr Strop