Norfolk and Norwich Group

[Damascus]

Best check my works shift pattern, back on the 13th

[Damascus]

Well checked and I can do the Saturday the 8th not the 9th, I have to work and worst still is the tour of Britain is finishing at the show ground on sunday and I will miss it.


So who is up for a day or we try for another weekend, maybe meet on the 8th and an overnighter in October.


The floor is open, so don't be shy, so say something even if its I just can't make it!!!!!!!!

[Globetrotter.uk]

Sat 8th should be fine it's juniors 16th on the Sunday but I think we shall be free on the sat.

[munkiboi182]

hi guys, hows it going? just wondering if any of you guys have mastered the bow drill? i've got the technique and the materials down to a tee but i just cant get an ember consistently. gettin loads of smoke every time i try but only get an
ember on the odd occassion. need someone to watch what im doing and see where im going wrong and what i can do to increase my success rate. cheers. munkiboi

[Whittler Kev]

hi guys, hows it going? just wondering if any of you guys have mastered the bow drill? I've got the technique and the materials down to a tee but i just cant get an ember consistently. getting loads of smoke every time i try but only get an
ember on the odd occasion. need someone to watch what I'm doing and see where I'm going wrong and what i can do to increase my success rate. cheers. munkiboi

I see a theme for the next meet me thinks

So who's going

Sat only it is then

D
GT
WK

and.......

BTW they've changed the holiday to a week earlier from 1st Sept not the 8th

[munkiboi182]

i'll say yes provisionally, due back to work on the 8th after the honeymoon but i may be able to wangle an extra day off for "educational" purposes

[Whittler Kev]

Dont forget to add yourself on to the list - Theme Bowdrill?

So who's going

Sat only it is then

D
GT
WK

and.......

Provisionally

MB

[Damascus]

If you want to try fire by friction the I have some seasoned poplar for a hearth and hazel for a spindle.

we need to split the heath wood and there is enough to make four or five bow sets.

Me thinks a plan coming together

[Globetrotter.uk]

I'll bring my cordless drill saves arm work. Lol

No really I'll bring two bows I need a video of me trying this art.

[cold campfire]

Hi Guys I can come on the 8th. Let me know what you want me to bring, food etc. Me and the dog, if that's ok with everyone. Woop woop!

[Whittler Kev]

Hi Guys I can come on the 8th. Let me know what you want me to bring, food etc. Me and the dog, if that's ok with everyone. Woop woop!

Dont forget to add yourself on to the list -
So who's going?

Theme Bowdrill

Sat 8th only it is then

Damascus
GlobeTrotter
Whittler Kev
Cold Campfire

and.......

Provisionally

munkiboi182

[Globetrotter.uk]

Are we self catering?

[Damascus]

Why not make a change

[mitch66]

if all goes well, i will be there, with my hammock and jetboil and way to much stuff.

[Whittler Kev]

Theme Bowdrill (are you all still walking in?)

Sat 8th only it is then

Damascus
GlobeTrotter
Whittler Kev
Cold Campfire
Mitch66

and.......

Provisionally

munkiboi182

[rickyamos]

Is this an over night job on the Saturday?

[Globetrotter.uk]

Is this an over night job on the Saturday?

No just a day meet up and bow drill session.

[Whittler Kev]

Come on Ricky...you know you want to he he

[mitch66]

dave's come over to the dark side, the force was strong but he's now bought a jet boil, lol

[munkiboi182]

ah the jet boil. an elegant and effective temptress. had one for a while now but use it strictly for hiking/canoe treks. its too modern and technical for my personal bushcraft tastes

[Whittler Kev]

I feel all left out now with just kelly and her bottom to make me drinks

[Globetrotter.uk]

I wouldn't mind a Kelly but my misses might have something to say. Lol

[mitch66]

i think your right the kelly is a very good piece of kit, i carry one in my landrover 2.5 pint size. i think you would find it very hard to find a faster way to boil water, like all wood burning stoves they can become a bit black and smelly. but if you dont want to be dependant on petroleum based product's i think there No1.

[Whittler Kev]

I've got two....I've got two....... na na na na na



Anyroad....Any updating?

Theme Bowdrill (are you all still walking in?)

Sat 8th only it is then

Damascus
GlobeTrotter
Whittler Kev
Cold Campfire
Mitch66

and.......

Provisionally

munkiboi182

[Globetrotter.uk]

Sat 8th only it is then

Damascus
GlobeTrotter
Junior the chimney sweep (birthday boy)
Whittler Kev
Cold Campfire
Mitch66

and.......

Provisionally

munkiboi182[/INDENT][/QUOTE]

[mitch66]

so have i the 1 and 2.5 pint both very good, would like a stainless steel one maybe oneday

I've got two....I've got two....... na na na na na



Anyroad....Any updating?

Theme Bowdrill (are you all still walking in?)

Sat 8th only it is then

Damascus
GlobeTrotter
Whittler Kev
Cold Campfire
Mitch66

and.......

Provisionally

munkiboi182

[Damascus]

Hi Kev,

Been speaking Carl and will not be walking in mainly a time thing than anything else and to big chunks of hearth wood for bow drills. I may have my jet boil with me, I have now gone over to the dark side!!!!!!!!!!

[Whittler Kev]

Good idea.

BIG NEWS

Went to Stow -Cum-Quy show yesterday (drama in itself - I'll fill you in later) and a guy from Bedford was doing Bowdrill demos, etc. Loads of spoons out that he'd carved etc.
Guess what....I invited him to the meet and he's coming. Only to pleased to help like minded people

Update: He just rang up to confirm and asking if they can stop over as a long way to come for the day - but not bothered if no one else is

[Whittler Kev]

Where you meeting (postcode if poss), when, etc so he can be led in?

[Whittler Kev]

List update

Sat 8th list

Damascus
GlobeTrotter
Junior the chimney sweep (birthday boy)
Whittler Kev
Cold Campfire
Mitch66
Paul

and.......

Provisionally

munkiboi182 (any news if definite or not yet)
Home Guard

Meeting at

Thickthorn Park and Ride (601)
Norwich Road
Hethersett
NR9 3AU

about 9am