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Am I the only person in Cumbria who loves sleeping out in the great outdoors?
Anyone fancy a meet up?
kendalphil
06-06-2012, 20:31
Hi Sttory
You are not on your own, I have attended several meets one in Newcastle, one in Derbyshire, couple in Manchester, glad to hear that there is someone closer to home, if you are arranging a meet in Cumbria area, please let me know as I only live in Kendal.
Regards
Kendalphil
If You fancy a wild camp some time send me a pm got a lot of woods by me also next to a river :-)
Time and tide willing I'd be up for that - any ideas about where?
We could find some places will start looking between Kendal and Appleby :-)
the wood is 100 yds from my house it's public woods but nobody ever goes there as its out of the way
I'm an old Westmorland lad but living down in Lancashire now.
I'd be interested if you have a likely site.
That's great :-) will start looking into it ;-)
We could find some places will start looking between Kendal and Appleby :-)
the wood is 100 yds from my house it's public woods but nobody ever goes there as its out of the way
Only just noticed the public bit.
Just to clarify, I'm only up for it if we've got proper permission to stay on site I'm afraid.
That's ok I know alot of local farmers I can ask
Evening Sttrory,
I'd be interested, Burton in Kendal, Cumbria.
Cheers
Boots
Evening Sttrory,
I'd be interested, Burton in Kendal, Cumbria.
Cheers
Boots
Hi boots
pm sent :-)
Sounds good, I'd be up for meeting some fellow bushcrafters. Located near Kendal here...
Hi all,
Little update for you all,
We have formed a little Cumbrian group if you like to join it please get in touch. Also we are trying to find local camp sites & farm land where we
can hold a group meet up.
Any ideas or questions
please get in touch
regards
plastic-ninja
07-06-2012, 19:13
I'm in Kendal too.
Up for a meet somewhere for sure.We might get a few more along if it's open to offcomers too.
Cumbria group sounds cool too.Count me in.
I'm originally from Warcop but moved south for the better weather!! :canoe:
Cheers , Simon
kendalphil
13-06-2012, 20:32
Hi Sttrory
What is the latest on the Cumbrian group, getting a bit stressed at work and need to play out.
Thanks
Kendalphil
The Appleby horse fairs over now so I can come out to play :-)
Looking to ask my local farmer if we can use his wooded field Maybe June 23 for the night
Will let you know
Barry
kendalphil
13-06-2012, 21:17
Hi Sttrory
Thanks for the info if you can get permission that would be great.
Thanks
Kendalphil
Not a problem will let you know ASAP
Good news lads I've got a small field sorted
1/2 mile from brough farmer ok to use it.
Only rules are
No mess
no music
we need to make/use a fire pit or leave no burn marks on grass.
We give him as a group a bottle of whisky :-)
kendalphil
24-06-2012, 21:23
hi sttory
well done
could do with more information .
for people who whant to use a tarp is there a woods no offer
where is the nearest source of water
is there firewood available
is there car parking available
how near is the local shops
information like this helps the meeting to form a rough idear of the place
keep up the hard work
thanks kendalphil.
Shop about 1 mile away
no trees
no water
yes to parking :-)
Good news lads I've got a small field sorted
1/2 mile from brough farmer ok to use it.
Top job! Dunno how I missed this before.
Only rules are
No mess
no music
we need to make/use a fire pit or leave no burn marks on grass.
Sounds fair and sensible - I've got an old car wheel firebase I use in the garden, I'm pretty sure I can lay hands on something a little larger if that would do for the start of a fire pit?
We give him as a group a bottle of whisky :-)Wicked - that shouldn't be too taxing :)
Will speak to him again this week and get some dates sorted
Right then gents
Field is 100% sorted
How about first group meet up 21 July?
If your keen please get in touch so we can arrange
Details ect.
Ive never been to group meet up before so any advice,rules ect, max numbers,food
Regards
Barry
I may be up for it but won't know until nearer the date I'm afraid.
Not a problem will keep you updated :-)
kendalphil
26-06-2012, 20:45
hi barry .
27 july seems ok to me .
just a thought barry reading you have never been to a bushcraft meet before.
i have booked to attend a meet at a place called giant seat. scout grounds in manchester on july 13 to 15. i go to the manchester group because my family live in Manchester
& pick up my son in law paul .
its the second time we have been & the group is very friendly & very knowledgeable if you would like to attend please let me know and I will let you have details it will give you the opportunity to learn from like minded people.
Regards
Kendalphil
That's great that your free :-)
Thank you for the kind offer but I work most weekend so cannot attend the Manchester meet. :-(
but I am sure I will learn loads from you guys :-)
What time do you all want to meet up?
Also can we all bring bit of fire wood (what's the best way of not burning fire rings in my freinds field)
Regarding food do you all share or bring your own? (local store in brough & good chippy in brough too)
I can source water and i can dispose of any rubbish at work
There's no trees for hammocks so tent or tarps
Anything else I am missing??
Also there is a very good pub 1/2 mile up the road ( spare parking )
I've got approx a VW Golf bootful of Leylandii that's been seasoning in my back yard for a couple of years - I'll bring as much of that as I can fit in.
Raise the fire off the ground is the best way not to burn the field - alternatively cut and peel the turf back, drop in some paving slabs, burn on the slabs, clear the fire when done, remove slabs, re-lay turf - but that's a lot of work just for a night! I'll see if I can lay hands on a 20 litre veg oil drum we can cut in half and use as a firebox (or 2) restaurants usually bin the things. Kelley kettles or hobo stoves with a firebox/slab works too.
I will ask at the joiners shop at work for off cuts ;-)
Anything else you think we need to sort out?
My freind Andy who will be joining us. He farms rare breed pigs.
And has said if anybody would like some joints of pork,bacon,gammon,sausages he can supply them for cost price.
Let me know
Regards
Barry
kendalphil
05-07-2012, 19:54
Hi Barry,
Hope the 27th is still on, thanks for the information regarding the meat will place a small order soon, extra information required location of the farm regarding where to park, grid reference of camping field, can you ask the group if there is any experienced bushcrafters who can teach any bushcraft skills, will be appreciated look forward to meeting yourself and you mate Andy.
Will post pm soon
Regards
Kendalphil
plastic-ninja
05-07-2012, 20:26
I'm confused Barry.
Is it the 21st or the 27th?
I know I'm not around for the 21st but the 27th might be possible.
Cheers , Simon
kendalphil
05-07-2012, 21:32
sorry gents
kendalphil got his dates wrong so the first proposed date is july 21st sorry for the confusion
regards
kendalphil
Hi guys yes still on :-)
Please pm your personal email address so I can give grid refs & mobile numbers
there is a pub not far from the field with parking there
what time would people like to meet? And maybe meet at the pub first?
If you like to come please confirm ASAP
You will need to bring water & wood (we still need to sort fire out )
Also whisky for the farmer ;-)
Regards
Barry
plastic-ninja
06-07-2012, 00:14
I thought that was the case and have confirmed with swmbo that we are indeed
in Manchester for the weekend. Shame , as I suspect you may be near my old
stamping ground. I grew up in Warcop a couple of miles away.
Have a great weekend folks and I'll try and make it next time.
Cheers Simon
Sorry guys
It's Been called off for next week!!
water logged field and lack of response :-(
Will try with some more dates soon