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I thought i would start a seperate thread to keep things simple.
A few details:
6th - 8th January.
Cost free.
The woodland is some distance from the road. Therefore kit should be kept to what you can reasonably carry. that means 20 crates of left over xmas cheer will need to be carried in.
There are no facilities in the wood. i am trying to keep it s natural as possible. With plenty of wildlife value.
Please use this thread to let me know who is coming i will pm a map and directions etc.
Hi Wayne, I would be interested in coming mate.
Hi Wayne..............Please count me in.............Jon
The Joker
08-12-2005, 16:22
Wayne you absolute STAR :You_Rock_ :You_Rock_ :You_Rock_ I would love to come, test out all my new gear from Xmas.
It'll be good to catch up. :D
The Joker
08-12-2005, 16:26
I think you can take the above as a BIG fat YES :D
I should be able to make it - if i am not stuck under a Land Rover.
The Joker
08-12-2005, 17:40
I should be able to make it - if i am not stuck under a Land Rover.
Your suppose to drive it, not carry it. :lmao:
I would love to come too .
Is the Bacon Hunter allowed ? No worries if not .
Pumbaa
I'd like to come along ... as long as my Hennessey Explorer has arrived by then ... I've been waiting about six weeks so far ... fingers are crossed.
Assuming I'm not up to my neck in new referals, I'd love to pop down for the weekend.
Cheers :beerchug:
I would love to come too .
Is the Bacon Hunter allowed ? No worries if not .
Pumbaa
I can't see why the bacon hunter cant come.
Anyway he is better looking than you:lmao:
Would love to come along, but can't, i shall be in Hamburg working - AGAIN :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
The Joker
08-12-2005, 22:21
Would love to come along, but can't, i shall be in Hamburg working - AGAIN :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Maver, you've gota sort out this work thing, your missing out on all the fun :D
Have a sicky :rolleyes: :tongue-ti
Would love to come along, but can't, i shall be in Hamburg working - AGAIN :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Maver. i want your job you must be earning a mint. Your never in the UK.
Shame you can't make it though.
Although If everyone enjoys themselves no reason why it couldn't become a reasonably regular event.
id Love to join the fun!
Cheers
Steve
Hi Wayne
I'm up for this - transport logistics allowing. :)
Platypus
09-12-2005, 09:40
Big YES from me
Hi.
The nearest train Station to my site is Arundel from Victoria. South coast line easier pick up would be Barnham Station.
I need to check how many people have put themselves forward, i am surprised so many want to come and i thought nobody loved me.
Oh it's not me its the wood. Your all tarts.:)
Where is the Southampton lot?
I forgot to mention as a thank you for coming and with helping the site.
I have decided to feed you all on the Saturday night with a BBQ.
Are there any veggies amoungst you?
Blankfisherman
09-12-2005, 12:24
Hi Wayne
I have permission to come out and play for the Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, so count me in.
Tom
Wayne,
If I'm not busy moving house I'd love to come along for my first experience of a BCUK meetup.
Can I let you know near the time?
Cheers
Tim
Wayne,
If I'm not busy moving house I'd love to come along for my first experience of a BCUK meetup.
Can I let you know near the time?
Cheers
Tim
Hi Tim.
Moving house is always stressful. You going to need some time in the woods.
let me know nearer the time will be fine.
Im off to those woods now
Sounds like an ideal opportunity to test some new gear, count me in.
(Guess that means Marts potential transport logisitics problem is sorted :D )
Sounds like an ideal opportunity to test some new gear, count me in.
(Guess that means Marts potential transport logisitics problem is sorted :D )
Ahh!! my trusty steed!!
Maver. i want your job you must be earning a mint. Your never in the UK.
Shame you can't make it though.
Although If everyone enjoys themselves no reason why it couldn't become a reasonably regular event.
True too true, im never in the UK, been doing it the same job for 17 years now and love every minute of it, i look at the travel as a bonus, i've been to countries working that i would probably never have visited if it wasn't for the job, i know one thing im going to have one heck of a happy retirement.
Maver, you've gota sort out this work thing, your missing out on all the fun
Have a sicky
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Cheers
Pete (that used to be clipper..........Im going through the change) .
I thought about that Pete, but can't, gotta $2m dollar contract pending on the outcome of that weeks meetings, and guess what, the time away is going to get worse - promotion in the wings to Director i was told a few weeks ago :) :) :) :) :) :)
bambodoggy
09-12-2005, 21:35
Nice one Wayne :)
Just need to check the date with my Mrs but I'd love to join you all...
Many thanks,
Bam. :D
bushwacker bob
09-12-2005, 21:38
I'll be there :)
Hi Wayne
I hope to come along if i may. My wife may tag along as well.
I will either meet up with the joker and travel down with him or tab in from Arundel train station if you can give me a grid ref and its within 10 miles from Arundel station.
Hi
So far we have coming:
Adi Fiddler and his wife.
Stickie
Bushwacker Bob.
bambodoggy
Marts
Boxy
TimB ????
Blankfisherman
Andyn
JonPicket
The Joker
Rob & Mel
Stovie
Pumbaa
Steve K
Platypus
Yewtreelover
Hi
So far we have coming:
Adi Fiddler and his wife.
Stickie
Bushwacker Bob.
bambodoggy
Marts
Boxy
TimB ????
Blankfisherman
Andyn
JonPicket
The Joker
Rob & Mel
Stovie
Pumbaa
Steve K
Platypus
Yewtreelover
and me, don't forget me ...
I think Motorbike Man was up for it aswell !
Pumbaa
Platypus
12-12-2005, 11:35
Sounds like it's going to be quite a gathering, I'm really looking forward to it.
Only one thing worries me though, with this many hoping to come whats the parking situation like?
Motorbike Man
12-12-2005, 13:39
I think Motorbike Man was up for it aswell !
Pumbaa
Unfortunately, I'd only be able to get up for the Sunday due top work and that leaves transport problems :(
Sounds like it's going to be quite a gathering, I'm really looking forward to it.
Only one thing worries me though, with this many hoping to come whats the parking situation like?
The parking is causing me a few headaches at the minute i am going to speak to the landowner this week when i can pin him down. I am hoping to have it sorted by the end of is week.
The cunning plan so far is for most people to arrive Friday evening or saturday morning.
I am hoping that you happy campers will help clear some of the woodland scrub to make a more suitable camping area than the area we will use. bring suitable gloves and tools.
I did a site survey at the weekend and have discovered 2 Ash trees that need to be felled.
Another thing to speak with the landowner about. i shall get a tree surgeon in before the meet. this should help provide plenty of chopping blocks and some fire wood.
The track leading to the wood is a bit damp so good boots need to be worn.
I am hoping to have a decent sized bender constructed with a stove in time for the meet.
If anyone can think of something i have forgotten to mention
Shout Out Now
The Joker
12-12-2005, 18:14
Shout Out Now
THE BAR where's THE BAR lol lol :lmao:
Wayne , not exactly a bushcraft implement , but do you want me to bring my petrol strimmer ? Not knowing quite what you want doing , i dont know if it will be needed . Your call , its on offer if you think it may be of use .
Pumbaa
Hi Wayne.........As we are all on easy speaking terms here, could we not car share so that there is less parking to find................Jon
THE BAR where's THE BAR lol lol :lmao:
One assumes you'll be bringing it :lmao:
Hi guys,
Whereabouts is it Wayne? Me and my sister (PurpleHeath) are thinking of coming if we're very good about revision over the holidays. Be nice to get out a bit before exams kick in...
Emma.
THE BAR where's THE BAR lol lol :lmao:
If Petes going, you'll need a big one :lmao:
Only sorry I can't make it, already booked that weekend, have a good un.
Will hopefully meet any future meets
The Joker
13-12-2005, 23:21
If Petes going, you'll need a big one :lmao:
Only sorry I can't make it, already booked that weekend, have a good un.
Will hopefully meet any future meets
Phil.....................what are you saying, you know Im a Slimline Tonic man lol :lmao:
Phil.....................what are you saying, you know Im a Slimline Tonic man lol :lmao:
And a decaf man at that too :p :lmao:
Is there space for a larger than average one? If the missus permits me a weekend away, then I'll blag a lift with Tim... provided he's not moving house! :rolleyes:
Any one already posted is more than welcome.:You_Rock_
I have yet to resolve the parking but that will be sorted.:)
The nearest train station is Arundel. I will be happy to pick anyone up from the station and ferry them to the site.
bambodoggy
14-12-2005, 11:04
Guys,
My lovely wife informed me last night that she's away that weekend Skiing somewhere in France so I've got to stay home and look after my dog...can't bring him along as he's not friendly with other animals and would happily try to kill any other dog there and as much wildlife as he can get his paws on! lol
I might be ok to get down there for the day on the Saturday and if I do I'll bring my forestry gear and would be happy to fell the two ash trees for you and cut you a heap of chopping blocks, plus any other tree work I can do while I'm down there.
Wayne, can I let you know in a few days if I can make the Saturday or are you limiting it to only those staying overnight? Let me know mate.
Cheers,
Bam. :D
Is this where everyone else starts dropping out now too? :p
Shame you cant make it Bam, will have to catch up with you another time mate.
Looks like my house move will be mid jan, so the 7th and 8th are clear!
Looking forward to meeting up with everyone, learning some new stuff and having a few beers!
Guys,
My lovely wife informed me last night that she's away that weekend Skiing somewhere in France so I've got to stay home and look after my dog...can't bring him along as he's not friendly with other animals and would happily try to kill any other dog there and as much wildlife as he can get his paws on! lol
I might be ok to get down there for the day on the Saturday and if I do I'll bring my forestry gear and would be happy to fell the two ash trees for you and cut you a heap of chopping blocks, plus any other tree work I can do while I'm down there.
Wayne, can I let you know in a few days if I can make the Saturday or are you limiting it to only those staying overnight? Let me know mate.
Cheers,
Bam. :D
Shame you cant make the whole weekend. I will be very grateful for the tree work.:You_Rock_
Have permission from landowner for tree work.
Now need car parking sorted have meeting on tuesday
2blackcat
14-12-2005, 19:10
I'm with Bam on this one
Is it ok to pop down for the one day?
Not sure if I can do the whole weekend - end of year, lack of leave kind of situation
Can you remember how to use your sharp things 2BC?
2blackcat
15-12-2005, 17:16
Sharpest thing I've used this week is my tongue ..... but they deserved it :banghead:
bambodoggy
15-12-2005, 17:54
Sharpest thing I've used this week is my tongue ..... but they deserved it :banghead:
lol :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Wayne, no worries Mate....I'll be down in the morning and can work till it's dark :)
See ya there,
Bam. :D
raskusdrotti
16-12-2005, 12:59
I'll be down for the day with Bam - looking forward to meeting up. :)
I'm with Bam on this one
Is it ok to pop down for the one day?
Not sure if I can do the whole weekend - end of year, lack of leave kind of situation
You will be most welcome to come down.
After my meeting with the land owner on Tusday. i will post details of how to get there.
Once again thanks for the interest.
Are there any non carnivores amongst you for the BBQ on Saturday night?
Hi all.
the amended list.
Adi Fiddler and his wife.
Stickie
Bushwacker Bob.
bambodoggy arriving Saturday to fell trees. :)
Marts
Boxy
TimB
Blankfisherman
Andyn
JonPicket
The Joker
Rob & Mel
Stovie
Pumbaa
Steve K
Platypus
Yewtreelover
Risby.
Batfink
2BC for Saturday.
Emma and Purple Heath are you coming?
Sadly due to the sheep being in the area I normally use for parking we will have to park along the road. This shouldn't be a problem there is enough space.
Pumbaa. The petrol strimmer might be any idea.
Friday night arrival about 7pm.
My mobile number is 07771450184
Map of the wood and area (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=498500.999996647&Y=106500.886764159&width=500&height=300&gride=498399.999996647&gridn=106699.886764159&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=grid&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&zm=0&scale=10000&out.x=3&out.y=7)
Please bring your own food and beer. I will have a large brew box for tea and coffee etc. Saturday evening will be group BBQ food suppiled by myself.
There should be plenty of time to practise craft type skills.
Looking forward to it, Wayne.
Is there a water source nearby or should we 'walk-in' our water?
Sounds great Wanye.
Where abouts on that map should we be parking? Below the "t" of Binsted? or near the bridlepath above Church farm?
This will be the perfect opportunity to retry the fire-by-friction skills I picked up last weekend :D
Look forward to meeting some new faces and catching up again with some old ones.
Look at that, the map even has the pub on it ;)
Promise i wont sneak the 4x4 in whilst you arent looking :drive:
The parking will be along the B yellow road. Between A27 and Church Farm. Usual parking is at church farm but sheep are going to be there for another 4 weeks.
If coming from the west along the A27 you need to turn right by the first PH on map there is no right turn further along the A27.
Paganwolf
20-12-2005, 17:54
Hi Wayne any chance i can pop along sat /sat night, ill need to escape the building work i have going on :rolleyes: , Perhaps i could bring some bunnies ect if anyone wants to have a game dressing demo? Oh and they taste pukka with BBQ sauce lol ;)
The Joker
20-12-2005, 18:12
Hi Wayne, This meet sounds like its goin to be a goodan. Im bringing Andyn and Adi Fiddler to help with the parking.
Im bringing Andyn and Adi Fiddler to help with the parking.
You have warned them first I assume Pete.
LOL....about?
:lmao:
I'll just shut my eyes and hum to myself if need be. ;)
The only thing that worries me is how three of us with all our kit will get in his car :eek: its not as if we can say to the little one get in the back, he will be driving :yikes:
The Joker
20-12-2005, 20:03
The only thing that worries me is how three of us with all our kit will get in his car :eek: its not as if we can say to the little one get in the back, he will be driving :yikes:
LOL LOL LOL you'd be surprised what you can get in a ruby red slipper err I mean car.
And Jon shhhhhhh don't tell'em lol
PW
You and your bunnies are more than welcome. Esp as i ripped off your BBQ frame design:rolleyes:
2blackcat
21-12-2005, 08:05
And I forgot to ask ..... is it ok to bring the co-pilot and the pup?
They're both well behaved ..... usually ...... until she finds out I wrote this .......
I think that you are heading for thin ice 2BC :yikes:
Graywolf
21-12-2005, 14:54
Hi Wayne any chance I could join in the fun I just asked the better half and she said I can come and play,two of the kids would love to come also.
Clayton
Platypus
21-12-2005, 19:37
Paganwolf,
I'd love to have a go at dressing your bunnies
Do they prefer a nice little summer number? Chiffon perhaps?
Sorry...........
I would like to have a go at it really, I've only ever done fish before.
And they prefere ball gowns.
SORRY.....
I'm trying to be serious but the wine keeps making me say things.
So if the offer is still open I'd like to to shown how to do it properly, and my new knife needs to be christened.
Cheers
(hic)
Platypus
bambodoggy
21-12-2005, 21:28
Be great if you can get down JP, feels like I haven't seen you for ages!!!
I'm bringing Rascusderotti with me (Neil to his friends) so that'll help keep the parking down.
Wayne, can I pull my 4x4 onto site as I'll have my forestry gear with me? If not can I bring it on to drop stuff off and then go park it?
Also, if I get chance I'll try and nip up and bag a couple of squirrels for your bbq and I'm sure JP will happily show you lot who are interested how to dress them while I'm felling :)
See you all after Christmas!
Bam. :D
Hi mate.
Sadly the track isn't wide enough to get a vechicle down. there will be plenty of happy campers to help lug your kit for you though.
i still can't beleive some many people want to come and camp. in the beginning of January.:You_Rock_
Be great if you can get down JP, feels like I haven't seen you for ages!!!
I'm bringing Rascusderotti with me (Neil to his friends) so that'll help keep the parking down.
Wayne, can I pull my 4x4 onto site as I'll have my forestry gear with me? If not can I bring it on to drop stuff off and then go park it?
Also, if I get chance I'll try and nip up and bag a couple of squirrels for your bbq and I'm sure JP will happily show you lot who are interested how to dress them while I'm felling :)
See you all after Christmas!
Bam. :D
Hi all that are going to Waynes meet on the 6th. I promised Wayne I would write a weather report for the three days of the meet.
It is a bit early at this time for a forecast as in the weather world the 6th is still in FI (Fantasy Island) charts. We only really take notice of the charts out to 180 hours and the 6th is 210 hours out so things could change quite drastically between now and then.
So bearing that in mind at the moment the charts are suggesting that we are in for a cold spell. Thursday the 5th we see a Scandi high build and a Greenland low deepen starting to pull the polar continental airmass across the country from the northeast. This sort of set up can last for days on sometimes for weeks.
The charts are suggesting that from Thursday through to the Friday the 13th the north easterly winds will depress temperatures to near 0°C during the day and dropping to -4°C and below at the coldest part of the day, at this time of year around 8/9am. The charts are also suggesting that there will be widespread precipitation across the whole country this is likely to be in the form of snow for many areas.
As I have said this is still a long way off at the moment and it is very likely to change as time goes on but the charts are suggesting we could be in for a very exciting weekend :morpheus:
Ok , so its likely to be chilly , but do you suggest hammocks or bivvys?
Pumbaa
I think that is down to you to decide. I don’t know how warm or cold you sleep and I don’t know of your experience with hammocks.
I used mine in -8°C recently and feel that was the limit for me with the sleeping bag and other equipment I was using but that was with out snow.
I would be inclined to say bivvys at this time due to the risk of snow but we need to see what the weather charts say as the date gets closer.
I will say that the warmest option would be lean to debris shelter or as there are a few of us going we could through up a couple of group shelters each built around a central fire.
Sounds like a challenging weekend, looking forward to it even more :)
I stayed out in a bivi last weekend when it dipped to -5, it wasn't too bad. I recently had my RAB bag cleaned so it was about as warm as it could ever be.
Does anyone want me to bring a brace of Phesants down? I'm beating this saturday so they will have had a week of hanging time. I usually just fillet out the breast, but if someone wants to prep it I'm sure that they will stew well...
Hi.
Thanks Adi for the weather warning.
I just spent the last few days at the site. Where we will be camping. It was a tad chilly. My friend was cold in his 3 season Mountain Equipment bag. Although i was toasty in my Rab bag. i let him use my bag last night ans he was fine.
We did use a serious amount of wood over the few days we were there. A mixture of fallen Ash and Oak.
I have been asked about the water situation on site. Currently there is no running water. Therefore I shall be bringing several jerry cans.
Timb a brace of pheasants would be a handy addition to the food pot.:)
I have selected the area of my site to be cleared and am hoping you highly skilled bushcrafters will have lots of novel ideas to help me make the site a real home from home.
The Joker
29-12-2005, 15:07
Hi.
Thanks Adi for the weather warning.
I just spent the last few days at the site. Where we will be camping. It was a tad chilly. My friend was cold in his 3 season Mountain Equipment bag. Although i was toasty in my Rab bag. i let him use my bag last night ans he was fine.
We did use a serious amount of wood over the few days we were there. A mixture of fallen Ash and Oak.
I have been asked about the water situation on site. Currently there is no running water. Therefore I shall be bringing several jerry cans.
Timb a brace of pheasants would be a handy addition to the food pot.:)
I have selected the area of my site to be cleared and am hoping you highly skilled bushcrafters will have lots of novel ideas to help me the site a real home from home.
Looking forward to it Wayne, should be a lot of fun and good to meet everyone.
Grmbl
I'm definately living in the wrong country ... :( :banghead: (darn uni exams)
Make sure you guys have lots of fun and make lots of piccies, so I can drewl on my keyboard :rolleyes: ;)
Grmbl
I'm definately living in the wrong country ... :( :banghead: (darn uni exams)
Make sure you guys have lots of fun and make lots of piccies, so I can drewl on my keyboard :rolleyes: ;)
You have an invitiation to my woods whenever your free.:)
I am going to bring my most useful Christmas present along - a wheelbarrow.
Small hire charge....lol
The Joker
30-12-2005, 15:29
I am going to bring my most useful Christmas present along - a wheelbarrow.
Small hire charge....lol
That could be really handy with the water containers :You_Rock_
That could be really handy with the water containers :You_Rock_
I don't think i will have finished putting the flashing orange light on to the Bushwhore :27: by the time of the meet so a wheelbarrow would be very useful but i ain't paying for using it :twak:
I am going to bring my most useful Christmas present along - a wheelbarrow.
Small hire charge....lol
Bugsy first ride !!!
:D :D
Pumbaa
I am going to bring my most useful Christmas present along - a wheelbarrow.
Small hire charge....lol
Right.............I am going to bring a barrow too, and I'm going to undercut you. We could have races too.
Barrows also make good seats................Jon
I have a fishing trolley wheel barrow type affair. So looks like a race it is. Has to be a short one though i'm not biult for marathons.
Just got back from beating.
Not a great day, the guns only managed to get 40 birds, all of which were promised to the game butcher.
So we are a brace of phesants down :O(
NO worries mate. We will have plenty of food for the Sat evening jolly.
I am bringing 110itres of water. That should be plenty.
I am bringing 110itres of water. That should be plenty.
- and Wayne will also perform the water into wine miracle! :beerchug:
Wayne...........I will be bringing down a brace of pheasants, there in my shed waiting..............Jon
Well i have just been looking at the weather charts for the weekend and although still someway out the charts are still suggesting a cold and snowy period with possible fresh falls of snow from Thursday the 5th through to the 12th.
As i say this is still quite a long way off so things might well change. And, to be honest i am expecting them to change some what, because if today's charts are right it will be the worst snow event in this part of the world for many years and surely we cant be that lucky.
Snow holeing in West Sussex now there is an exciting prospect :eek:
Adi
Fingers crossed for some serious weather.
If your going to host a meet make it memorable one.
Been a long time since we had real snow in this part of Sussex.
I shall be buying food on Wednesday for the BBQ so could you good people please confirm your coming and remember to bring plenty of tools and warm sleeping gear.
If you have anything to trade it might be worth brining it a long. Nothing overtly commerical. Its not often 20+ bushcrafters get together.
I'm comming Wayne, and I can't wait...............Jon
Myself and Batfink will be along :)
Myself, Andyn and Pete are coming with Jon
Me and Boxy are still coming :)
The Bacon Hunter and myself are coming for sure .
Any one need a lift from this end ?
Pumbaa
bambodoggy
02-01-2006, 11:52
Neil and I are coming but only for the day on Saturday....see you all there :D
Bam. :)
and warm sleeping gear.
Damn right...with all this cold weather forcasted i think i'll be bringing every item of clothing i posess. I will look like the michelin man. :lmao:
Really looking forward to meeting some of you again and put faces to names as well.
See you all on Friday.
I shall be buying food on Wednesday for the BBQ so could you good people please confirm your coming and remember to bring plenty of tools and warm sleeping gear.
I'll be there, too. Looking forward to meeting you all.
The Joker
02-01-2006, 16:55
I shall most definitely be there........cant wait :D :D :D
bushwacker bob
02-01-2006, 17:46
I still intend to be there Wayne. Probably arriving Sat. lunchtime and I'll need to be making a leafshelter! :togo:
Wayne, I might pop down on the Sat afternoon for a couple of hours if that would be Ok, unfortunately i cannot make it on the Friday as i shall be in Germany working, would be great to see some of the guys there, trust that would be ok, if so can you mail me directions.
Thanks
Mark
Wayne, I might pop down on the Sat afternoon for a couple of hours if that would be Ok, unfortunately i cannot make it on the Friday as i shall be in Germany working, would be great to see some of the guys there, trust that would be ok, if so can you mail me directions.
Thanks
Mark
Don't worry about the directions, i have them now, hope to see you all on Saturday, would love to stay overnight but have team obligations early on Sunday.
I'll still be comming, see you there!
What time can we arrive on site on the friday ?
Got an appointment on friday morning , but was going to leave about lunchtime-ish
Pumbaa
Hiya
Is there room for one more - at least on the Saturday? I'd like to get an early start for my bushcamping this year!
Hi Wayne,
I'm still on for the weekend - feel the easing of cabin fever is approaching fast. :D :D Aim to arrive 9.30am ish +/- Time to get some bacon rolls on the go! :D
cheers
Hiya
Is there room for one more - at least on the Saturday? I'd like to get an early start for my bushcamping this year!
Womble you had an open invitation to the wood anyway. :)
I am really looking forward to the weekend.
Platypus
04-01-2006, 14:18
Sorry I can't give you firm Yes/No at the moment Wayne, but work has been really hectic since coming back and I may have to work over the weekend.
I am still going to do my best to come over at some point during the meet-up, but won't know much more until Friday.
Are you giving out more detailed info on how to find you or a mobile number ?(it looks quite a large area :D )
Cheers
Platypus
Just realised you already did give out your mobile number :o
Hey Platypus
If our paths cross over the weekend and you have your axe with you, I can have a look at it.
Just done a weather check for Arundel on the BBC 5 day weather forcast and they are reckoning on sleet !!!!
Pumbaa
Platypus
04-01-2006, 18:53
Hey Platypus
If our paths cross over the weekend and you have your axe with you, I can have a look at it.
Cheers Rob, I'll bring it with me if I do get to come play.
Is there a grid reference or postcode for the woods?
I've had a look on the thread, but can't see directions.
Map of the wood and area (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=498500.999996647&Y=106500.886764159&width=500&height=300&gride=498399.999996647&gridn=106699.886764159&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=grid&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&zm=0&scale=10000&out.x=3&out.y=7)
Here you go....
The charts have really down graded from last weekend. I cant see it getting much colder than it is now, there is a chance of snow for both Friday and Saturdays but this will turn to rain Saturday evening and continue through out Sunday.
The charts have really down graded from last weekend. I cant see it getting much colder than it is now, there is a chance of snow for both Friday and Saturdays but this will turn to rain Saturday evening and continue through out Sunday.
I was hoping for snow, much nicer than rain.
i have just completed fixing my delica so i have wheels. :)
Since it has taken me longer than i expected i havent done as much prep as i would have liked for the weekend. Advanced apologies for that.
I shall complete some chores and get down to the wood for 12.
Everyone is welcome from then onwards.
Wayne
Me and Boxy will be down bright and early on saturday morning - apparently the taxi has to work today :rolleyes:
Looks like i'll be the first person to say a big thank you for an excellent weekend down at "wayne's place" :D
Its a lovely wood that with a bit of care and hard work, which it certainly seems to be getting, is going to be an excellent place for Wayne's courses.
Was great to meet you all and put some faces to names and to meet up with some of you again.
A big thank you to Wayne for hosting and to Richard for all the cooking on Saturday.
Look forward to coming back in March and meeting you again Wayne and your instructing staff and seeing the changes to your teaching area.
Thanks again and good luck with the woods.
Andy
P.S a few photos from the weekend:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69923095@N00/sets/1791158/
Huge thanks to you Wayne for an excellent meet...................Jon
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Most of us who turned up.
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The camp.
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Chatting round the first ash tree that came down.
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I said to BamboDoggy (who was doing the cutting), see if you can get the tree to land on the stump of the first tree to come down. Look where it landed.........
Nice to meet all you peeps and thanks again...............Jon
AlbeoLupus
08-01-2006, 16:01
Huge thanks to you Wayne for an excellent meet...................Jon
http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/5727/dsc01353large8wf.jpg
Most of us who turned up.
"Mummy, Mummy, Mummy, there are a lot of strange men in the woods!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: "
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Andy :cool:
bambodoggy
08-01-2006, 16:46
I said to BamboDoggy (who was doing the cutting), see if you can get the tree to land on the stump of the first tree to come down. Look where it landed.....
Lol....we aim to please! :lmao: (The other stump was cut high to leave as a permanant chopping block in case anyone wonders why it was cut so high).
Wayne, thanks fo a good day out....pity we couldn't stay over but maybe next time :)
Good to have met you all and hope to meet some of you again :D
Bam. :)
Cheers Wayne for a cracking weekend and a delicous meal .
That marinade on the beef was gorgous !
:You_Rock_
It was good to put a few more faces to names on this here forum , me and Cody enjoyed the good company . thanks peeps
Pumbaa
bushwacker bob
08-01-2006, 19:55
Great weekend, great company,great food.
Special thanks to Wayne and Val for providing food for 22 and Richard for his superb field expedient chef skills.
If this weekend is anything to go by then the Forest Knights Bushcraft courses should fill up pretty quickly. :You_Rock_
Great to see you all down at Waynes yesterday, shame i couldn't have stayed longer but I had family commitments.
Great bit of woodland you have there Wayne.
Hope to see you all again soon
Mark
I have to echo everything everyone else has said, a great woods, great bunch of people, great food thanks to Val, Wayne and Richard, great weather and great fun.
A big thank you to Wayne.
I'm glad everyone made it home safely. :)
It was a highly enjoyable weekend.
22 people was a great turn out for the beginning of January. :You_Rock_
You all passed the first Forest Knights telephone challenge. :o
I have never seen so many people happily swingng axes clearing a camp before.
We even discovered a well this weekend that i never knew existed.
I am going to open it up this week and investigate to water quality, so if i don't post for sometime I may have fallen in.
A big thank you to all attended especially Bam and Neil for the tree felling. Richard and Val for the food prep.
We will have to do it again soon.
Thanks for inviting us down Wayne. The food and company were all excellent. :You_Rock_
Good to put some faces to names. Let me know when you are planning another!
atb
Thanks Wayne, Val, Rich and everyone else for a great weekend.
It's all be said the food, site and company were excellent!
Looking forward to doing it again sometime work or social.
Thanks again
Steve
Platypus
09-01-2006, 13:09
Great to hear it was such a success, I'm just gutted that I couldn't make it!
The pictures look good too.
Platypus
Echo of everyone else - great to meet you all and a fun weekend chopping and building.
Spot on weekend with good company and good food round the fire :You_Rock_
Blankfisherman
09-01-2006, 13:59
Thanks Wayne for a fantastic weekend.
It was great to meet everyone.
Tom
Like Plattypus, I'm gutted I missed it. Damn TimB's van... get a new one! Grrr!!! :banghead:
Yup, P'd off we missed it.
Hopefully the van will either be working or replaced for the next meetup!
:(
The Joker
10-01-2006, 15:50
Wayne, You would not believe how p***ed off I was not being able to make it.
But listen mate Im only 40mins up the road if ya need a hand at weekends or anything give me a shout.
Beakytzw
10-01-2006, 19:35
I missed it. Damn resettlement courses.
PurpleHeath
19-01-2006, 09:20
all i can say is when is the next one?