View Full Version : Sussex Bushcraft group meet for JUNE: 22nd to 24th
Here is the thread for to the June BCUK Sussex meet, apologies for not getting it up sooner but life is very busy this year. We hope to do some Leatherwork this time, which did not happen at the last meet due to the success of the knife sharpening session that Simon ran for several hours. We move to Pitch N1 this meet & the next one, which is down at the other end of the site. Please find the Ranger car park (see map) which up the hill from the main entrance, left at the lights & about 3/4 of a mile down the road. It is about the 2nd or 3rd turning on the left & has a big hut near it.
I forgot I had my week in Majorca booked for the week before, so won't be around on the Friday night or on Saturday but hope to come over for the Sunday. If I don't make it then we may need someone responsible to take the money & pay at the office (which is closed from 1pm to 2pm by the way). The meet after this will also be on the new site on July 27th to the 29th.
The usual rules & regs are here:
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 & Car Parking
You can stay the Friday night if you want, although the main meet starts on Saturday Morning & normally goes to mid/late afternoon on the Sunday.When you arrive on site you can drive to the pitch to unload but then please put your car back in the main car park; unless we have a pitch near the Ranger's car park at the end of the main dirt road in which case use that.
Fees
We have managed to get the discounted day rate of £4.92. 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. They like the organiser to collect all the fees & pay the bill, which I normally do.
Pitch: N1
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 minimum between 11pm and 7.30am. Unacceptable behaviour by any users on site will not be tolerated. Unacceptable behaviour includes: Bad language that causes others to be seriously offend; 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 etc...
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 etc.. which are the owners responsability when operating.
Brining Guests: If you bring a guest to a meet or invite them then you are responsible for them until they become an established member of the group, which will be after 2 visits. We have been asked to add this rule in by BCUK. This especially applies to bringing other peoples children. The person who brings the children to the meets are responsible for them & their safety.
* 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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As per usual, please add your name to the list after you have copied the last version:
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2 minutes after the thread goes up & we have a taker already. Good man.
Been looking forward to this meet for ages:)
Big Stu 12
01-06-2012, 19:46
Ermmm wonder if I can convince my self that it would be a good idea to make the trip again........., may miss this one and make the next....
Count me in guys as I have to keep some of you in check.
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Hugo
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Can someone add me please? Glad you're coming Spike we can do the leather work session together, someone decent with an awl will make all the difference!
There you go mate.
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
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Well, I suppose I should show my face
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
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Added Hugo back in as he'd deleted himself!
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
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That's what happens when you use the Back button.
Thanks Robin.
Should be able to do both nights this time
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
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1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
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Not so many people this time? I suppose it is the holiday season.
Hugo: I have your bag of bits that I will bring along on the Sunday
I'd hate to falsely commit, but I'm a possible probably.
veryWildbill
11-06-2012, 12:42
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Wildbill probably with daughter in tow
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Dark Horse Dave
11-06-2012, 13:29
Not so many people this time? I suppose it is the holiday season.
Hopefully I should be able to get along, probably with 2 kids this time, but just need to confirm. At the moment then it's still as follows:
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Wildbill probably with daughter in tow
10
Not so many people this time? I suppose it is the holiday season.
Hugo: I have your bag of bits that I will bring along on the Sunday
Thanks Dave, your a star.
Pholland
11-06-2012, 14:58
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
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Newbie here. It's in my neck of the woods so would love to attend.
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Pholland
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Pholland
11-06-2012, 19:26
Hey I am Peter+1 as well as pholland. Sorry the whole site is a bit double Dutch to me still.
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Hello, Peter. Is it just the two of you coming or 3? I can edit the list for you if you like
it makes life easier if you put yourself down under your login name rather than a a different one:rolleyes:
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
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1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
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1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
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MandaPanda
16-06-2012, 00:59
1 Neumo
2 Kep + 2
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
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Am on the train to Gatwick as I am off on my holiday but hope to see you all Sunday morning.
Have a grand old time Neumo, see you next Sunday
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
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Been told the boys are not coming now, long story :rant:, so work permitting, i might mosey on down on Friday and have a long weekend.
Spike I've got next Friday free so if you fancy an early start I'll meet you over there in the morning.Have a good holiday Dave!
Am on the train to Gatwick as I am off on my holiday but hope to see you all Sunday morning.
You should have said mate. You could have parked at mine. Would have been cheaper than the train
I'll be there on Friday, well someone has to keep Simon company.
Spike I've got next Friday free so if you fancy an early start I'll meet you over there in the morning.Have a good holiday Dave!
Not sure what time im likely to get there, will know for definate later in the week, im going to aim for around lunch time(ish) though
I think my +1 (the lad I brought along before) might be there on Friday night but due to a prior engagement, I'm expecting to arrive Saturday morning
I reckon I'll be there mid to late morning.
Going to be a Saturday for me.
No Jack or Spandit until Saturday? It won't be the same for so many unprintable reasons....
I'll text you some dirty things to say...
Enjoy the peaceful woods, listen to the bird song and eat all your sausages while you can.
Enjoy the peaceful woods, listen to the bird song and eat all your sausages while you can.
So now you're saying that everyone else is boring! Charming!
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So now you're saying that everyone else is boring! Charming!
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No, I'm saying I know how annoying I can be. We all love your northern humour and tails of whippets and working down t'pit.
Only kidding. I'll miss you too.
Only kidding. I'll miss you too.
I won't... I'm used to looking down at you (in more ways than one...) ;)
Dark Horse Dave
17-06-2012, 17:04
Been trying to work out how to do this weekend, what with Mrs DHD being away. I think I should be OK but will probably have 2-3 kids in tow (might need to bring a friend for my daughter).
Should be down on Friday late afternoon / early evening.
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + at least 2 children
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I'll put some rope in the car and we can set up a rope swing for the kids to go play on if you like?
Dark Horse Dave
17-06-2012, 17:13
I'll put some rope in the car and we can set up a rope swing for the kids to go play on if you like?
Great idea!
I should arrive early Fri eve with one brat child, remainder on Sat.
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + at least 2 children
14 widu13 + brat children and day visit from SWMBO
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I'll put some rope in the car and we can set up a rope swing for the kids to go play on if you like?
Define "kids" :D
Been trying to work out how to do this weekend, what with Mrs DHD being away. I think I should be OK but will probably have 2-3 kids in tow (might need to bring a friend for my daughter).
I should arrive early Fri eve with one brat child, remainder on Sat.
Excellente. Ms. Swift did a last minute trip to Ireland, but was ordered by Swallow Jr. 1 they had to be back for the meet.
I'll put some rope in the car and we can set up a rope swing for the kids to go play on if you like?
Define "kids" :D
Anyone 6ft or under.
I'm just 6ft. It better be a strong rope.
Spanders sometimes brings some rope for the kids to play with that he doesn't mind being knotted etc. :lmao:
I'm just 6ft. It better be a strong rope.
We can thicken it by weaving in sausages around it. When the swing it done we eat it, conforming to the "no trace" policy.
I'm just 6ft. It better be a strong rope.
think we should will be ok with this stuff:)
Rope Diameter
Minimum Breaking Strength
Safe Load
(Safety Factor 12)
Weight
(in)
(mm)
(lbf)
(kN)
(lbf)
(kN)
(lbm/ft)
(kg/m)
1/4
6
1125
5.00
93.8
0.417
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Mind you, it is a bit frayed in places:D
Hi All,
If its ok, I'd like to attend this weekend with a +1?
Have access to Scout stores and can bring along more rope if desired?
We'd be arriving Saturday late afternoon/early evening.
Regards,
Tim
Your most welcome to come along Tim, if you book in at the main office they will tell where we are camping.
Thank you, looking forward to meeting you all on Saturday.
(any guidance on camp etiquette at these meets? General cooking, sharing etc?)
Tim
Most people cook for themselves Tim but sometimes someone does a communal meal. No one's metioned a communal meal this time so I'd come equipped to cook for yourself. I don't enjoy cooking much so I put more effort in to other things and cater for myself if that makes sense.
Big Stu 12
18-06-2012, 13:10
Sound like its all coming together wish I could come again, going to try to make it next month funds allowing.... may even be bringing a freind with me... but it will mean I'll be ground dwelling ..... in a tent ...
Dark Horse Dave
18-06-2012, 13:12
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + at least 2 children
14 widu13 + brat children and day visit from SWMBO
15 TimD +1
think we should will be ok with this stuff:)
Rope Diameter
Minimum Breaking Strength
Safe Load
(Safety Factor 12)
Weight
(in)
(mm)
(lbf)
(kN)
(lbf)
(kN)
(lbm/ft)
(kg/m)
1/4
6
1125
5.00
93.8
0.417
0.01
0.02
Mind you, it is a bit frayed in places:D
So the fact that I'm double the safe load weight shouldn't be an issue then. Even if I eat the sausage reinforcement.
Due to a hectic week and now weekend, we can't make it. I'm sure Spandit and Hugo will share my news.
We MAY make it one of the days but we're not counting on it.
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + at least 2 children
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Due to a hectic week and now weekend, we can't make it. I'm sure Spandit and Hugo will share my news.
We MAY make it one of the days but we're not counting on it.
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Peter+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + at least 2 children
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Hope everything is ok mate. Fingers crossed we'll see you.
Hope everything is ok mate. Fingers crossed we'll see you.
Ditto, hope everything is ok?
Widu, do you want me to give Spandit the money for my part of the chute costs at the weekend if you dont make it down?
T news is good news- a rather spiffing job for a reasonably well known survival aids supplier ;) I'll have to watch my affiliations now! First week this week, hence the chaos and we've also decided to sell our motorhome :(, so if anyone has £23k to drop on one let me know. The weekend will be spent cleaning and clearing out the MH.
If anyone is desperate to give me chute money, I'm sure Spanders will hold it for me. I owe him a couple of £s anyway
Nice one Widu, chuffed for you, nice to hear about something going right for people for a change.
Nice one Andy, pleased for you mate. Shall we postpone the leatherwork until we have the full compliment? It's going to take a day and with late arrivals on Saturday, and some no shows, there's not many people to take part/advantage of it. Seems silly to do it twice. What do you lot think?
That's great news, wish I had the cash for the camper van, sweet little home from home
I reckon there is some whippet racing going on somewhere in Sussex, cleaning the van indeed.
Is this correct at time of printing
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Pholland+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + at least 2 children
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I was looking forward to breaking my version of your news...
I'm willing to hold any money! I can bring the 'chute on Saturday if needs be as it looks like a wet one!!
Robin, do you still want a canvas sack for your chute, if so what measurements do you want it to be.
Very kind, Allen, but I bought a big holdall for it in a charity shop the other day
Nearly had to pull out due to no transport, but Jack's kindly offered to drop me off on Friday (cheers mate!). I'll have some old cypress logs for the fire too.
T news is good news- a rather spiffing job for a reasonably well known survival aids supplier ;)
Nice one. Chuffed for you.
Nice one Andy, pleased for you mate. Shall we postpone the leatherwork until we have the full compliment? It's going to take a day and with late arrivals on Saturday, and some no shows, there's not many people to take part/advantage of it. Seems silly to do it twice. What do you lot think?
I'm easy. Any ideas for what we do instead?
Nearly had to pull out due to no transport, but Jack's kindly offered to drop me off on Friday (cheers mate!). I'll have some old cypress logs for the fire too.
Save some for Saturday night. That way I won't ave to do any fire wood collecting.
Save some for Saturday night. That way I won't ave to do any fire wood collecting.
Tbh, it'll probably all go on Fridays giant bonfire. Who's bringing the wicker-man?
Dark Horse Dave
20-06-2012, 09:37
Just taken the car down the garage. Fingers crossed it'll be ready for the weekend.......
:drive:
What do we think on the leatherwork then? Postpone it until all the regulars are there or do it anyway? I don't really fancy carting all the gear over twice, and Iona is dropping me off on Friday so I'm limited for space this trip. Next time would suit me better tbh. I can bring a big section of Birch for carving instead (if it's not sun-dried in my porch).
Big Stu 12
20-06-2012, 13:05
What do we think on the leatherwork then? Postpone it until all the regulars are there or do it anyway? I don't really fancy carting all the gear over twice, and Iona is dropping me off on Friday so I'm limited for space this trip. Next time would suit me better tbh. I can bring a big section of Birch for carving instead (if it's not sun-dried in my porch).
sounds good to me I am hopefully down with you next time... :-)
You've made my mind up Stew, that's sorted then! Leatherwork next time! It'll be cheaper with more people anyway as there will be more to divvy up the hide between that Spandit kindly purchased.
Pholland
20-06-2012, 13:39
Hi neumo, i am really sorry but im going to be able to come. Work has come up and i have to take it.
I am gutted that i can't come but definitely let me know of the next one and i will be there.
Apologies again,
Peter.
Am sitting by the pool in the house we rented in Majorca with the faint smell of BBQ wafting in the air, with a glass of decent Rioja red wine in my hand. Spent the day on the beach under my silnylon tarp reading Mor's classic Buschcraft book. Having a great time & hope to show upon Sunday morning, probably with a bright red face.
Hi neumo, i am really sorry but im going to be able to come. Work has come up and i have to take it.
I am gutted that i can't come but definitely let me know of the next one and i will be there.
Apologies again,
Peter.
I wouldn't worry about that. Took me three goes to make my first visit.
You've made my mind up Stew, that's sorted then! Leatherwork next time! It'll be cheaper with more people anyway as there will be more to divvy up the hide between that Spandit kindly purchased.
Is a basic knife cuts and safety on the cards? I'm always interested in a new version of safety, and am only getting into the rhythm of getting out and about, so seldom get to do much knife work.
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Pholland+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + at least 2 children
14 Hemdale (friday night + saturday night)
15
I'm packing ready to go today, so as not to forget anything at the last minute.
Dark Horse Dave
21-06-2012, 11:12
Too much on to get down on Friday now, so I'll get there as soon as I can on Saturday morning (assuming the car is fixed!)
Noticed the list had gone wrong earlier: I think this is correct now:
1 Neumo
2 Kep
3 Simon H
4 Jackcbr
5 Hugo
6 Spandit + 1
7 Rico
8 Swallow + 2
9 Pholland+ 1
10 Wildbill probably with Hanna.
11 Peter_t
12 MandaPanda
13 Dark Horse Dave + 2
14 Hemdale (friday night + saturday night)
15 TimD +1
veryWildbill
21-06-2012, 11:32
Yippee..... the postie just brought me a largish parcel from tenth wonder. I'm rather looking forward to the weekend now.
Swallow we can do knife safety and cuts etc no problem. I've had a proper stressful week so anything sat in a chair relaxing is fine by me! Spandit I'll pack your press studs, Bill bring whatever knife I owe you a sheath for please and Hugo I'll bring the leather I owe you for the auger. I may not be there until lunchtime now as I'm waiting for my wages to clear to go and get the food and beer.
OK Simon mate.
Will you have transport at that time of day or would you like a lift.
I'll be fine to get there but I may be on the scrounge for a lift home on Sunday as Iona is probably going to a wedding.
Wont be down as planned later today chaps:(, should be down tomorrow though:)
Simon can't make it today now - is anyone able to get the 'chute from him as he's not far down the road. Would do it myself but can't come until tomorrow
Yeah, sorry, circumstances beyond my control are keeping me away today but I will be there first thing. Anyone can pop round mine and get the chute if they want, or I'll bring it in the morning. Not sure how you'll get in contact unless anyone on site has an internet phone thing, but I'll keep an eye out for messages and pass on my mobile number if needed.
hellobayo
23-06-2012, 01:11
Sorry guys, but I can't make this or the next meet. Have a fabulous time and looking forward to seeing you all in August.
Will be with you lot late morning, just need to get a few things sorted out first before heading over
Dark Horse Dave
23-06-2012, 08:38
Just trying to get the kids moving, then we're setting off!!
I'll be there in half hour or so.
No gonna be able to make it guys...I'm sad I can't leave London for the weekend. :(
Have fund and enjoy the sausages !
Bruce
MandaPanda
23-06-2012, 12:43
I'm here but can't find you..... Help
I am back from sunny Spain after a fantastic holiday doing not a lot & on the train home. I plan to have an early start so hope to be up with you guys around 9ish.
If I remember I will bring up Alan's bag of bits, plus the camp chair & frying pan that was left at the meet before. See you all in the morning. Dave
Bring an umbrella, Dave, it's überwet here at the moment! Dry & warm for once but so damn noisy with the rain hitting the tarp I'm having trouble sleeping
Very brief meet for me this time, but nonetheless enjoyable, despite the rain! Nice to meet Tim and Simone, this meet's new faces, I hope you join us again. Thanks to all the regulars who make it what it is, you're not a bad bunch really (except Spandit). Jack thanks for the lift mate, and the design, I owe you one. See you all next month!
how did the polySTRIKER go down? Did they all get arc eye?
Thanks to everyone, especially Jack, who suffered my company on the walk-in for Friday/Saturday.
Stayed dry under the DD XL - we were again lucky with the weather
cheers for the weekend guys:) i wouldn't mind a walk in next time if anyone is up for it?
pete
I got Arc eye Rob, because I was next to most people who tested it! It was well recieved. The striker was the thing that most particularly liked, especially as it will work with all types of ferro rod. It's hotter brighter spark was commented on too, which worked a treat in the wet conditions this weekend. The design also past muster with the striker seating into the handle as opposed to loose on a string. All in, a hit I think.
Can I have a free one too? ;)
So yet another fab weekend. Great to see everyone. Enjoyed the walk in with Spandit. Got to test my ankle and my ranger beads. Both worked more or less. Saw some interesting things on the way in too. And more now drill success, now to make another set just to make sure it's not just the kit more the method. Cheers for the string JC.
I have the chute, but may not be able to make it next time, so we may need to sort that one out.
Thanks to Hugo for the sauce, that's tomorrow's lunch sorted.
Thanks for everyone who came for turning up this windy wet weekend.
I enjoyed myself albeit being lethargic due to a health problem.
Some good carving done especially PeterT making the nice Kuksa from a birch burl.
@ Rob, the ferro rod and striker performed really well in the windy conditions, nice design and easy to carry.
Guys, Thanks very much for a being so welcoming.
Had a great time and am now feeling very chilled and ready for the week.
We'll be seeing you all again at next one if everything goes to plan.
Thx again,
Tim & Simone
Big Stu 12
25-06-2012, 10:08
sound good to me guys, at least the weather did not dampe your fun , any pics?
I may be posting a short video of the most daring camp chair repair, if I can find my cable.
veryWildbill
25-06-2012, 11:41
Just a couple of pics of the site
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Some nice pics there Bill. I think I prefer this pitch to the others.
Big Stu 12
25-06-2012, 13:04
Nice green looking pitch there... looks a bit wilder an not as hammered by campers
Big Stu 12
25-06-2012, 13:05
I'm here but can't find you..... Help
Manda did you hammock it this time?
MandaPanda
25-06-2012, 17:26
Yes I did and I got to test out whoopie slings and an underquilt ...and rain!
I was warm and dry and loved it :)
MandaPanda
25-06-2012, 17:36
Sorry duplicate post
Dark Horse Dave
26-06-2012, 08:23
I was chatting to Bill about catapults at the weekend and was babbling on about a company called Poacher Catapults. Obviously I was experiencing some kind of paradigm shift as they are in fact called Gamekeeper Catapults.
Anyway, they look good (their e-bay shop http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/gamekeeper-catapults/?_trksid=p4340.l2559), and the bloke is clearly a catapult maestro: http://www.youtube.com/user/OLDMANSBALLBAG
(NB I've no affiliation with the company)
Manda did you hammock it this time?
Actually I did on the second night with the setup you taught us on the previous meet. A bit of way from being a swinger just yet but going in the right direction given how badly I did the first time.
Big Stu 12
03-07-2012, 10:07
Actually I did on the second night with the setup you taught us on the previous meet. A bit of way from being a swinger just yet but going in the right direction given how badly I did the first time.
Thats good news, once you get the set up as you want it, and the position of sleep as you like, you'll find you get the best sleep ever and its great in the morning to see whats going on with nature...
When is the July thread going up?
it's here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92803