possibility of a Devon Meetup?

[greg2935]

Can I have a show of hands for all those who might be interested in a meet up for an hour or two in Exeter one afternoon (preferably afternoon), might be nice to put faces to names.

Greg

[arctic hobo]

Heres one hand :biggthump though I can't guarantee anything as I can't drive ops: and I work a 7 day week.

[Neil1]

I'm good for that :biggthump
Neil

[tomtom]

hi greg.. couple of us have been planning a weekender sometime one a campsite on dart moor but an arvo in exeter sounds good!

[leon-1]

I'm up for a meetup, I would need to know a while in advance as I work nights and would probably have to take a day/night off work, it would be good to see the west country bushcrafters :wave:

[zen]

:biggthump another hand from me (if I can make it on that day) :super:

[Mallow Man]

Sound tentatively good for me

I don't work 7 days a week and I drive.

Mal

[den]

You can count me in too. I spend alot of time in Seaton so not to far. :biggthump

[Injati]

Sounds like a brilliant idee, count me in. :super:

[greg2935]

Okay in that case it looks like the only people who would have a problem are Artic hobo and leon-1, when would be best for you two? I would guess if leon works nights, late afternoon would be best, I do not know when Artic hobo works but assume it is in the day. Therefore would late afternoon suit (4pm-ish)? I am guessing most people would prefer weekends. Anyone know a good spot in Exeter (I've only ever been to the train station)? Oh yeah, I don't drive either, but then I can constantly moan about car exhausts and the damage done to the environment

Greg

[arctic hobo]

If we're talking weekends, I can easily have Sunday afternoon from 2pm off. Saturdays are less good. :wave:

[leon-1]

Okay in that case it looks like the only people who would have a problem are Artic hobo and leon-1, when would be best for you two? I would guess if leon works nights, late afternoon would be best, I do not know when Artic hobo works but assume it is in the day. Therefore would late afternoon suit (4pm-ish)? I am guessing most people would prefer weekends. Anyone know a good spot in Exeter (I've only ever been to the train station)? Oh yeah, I don't drive either, but then I can constantly moan about car exhausts and the damage done to the environment

Greg

Greg, I can make most days, my work can be very forgiving as long as they get a weeks notice or I can get a bit of leeway with flexi-time (effectively they have a couple of people that do my job, only one of them is willing to do nights, if they upset me they could be a little stuck ).

You are correct that after 4 is better for me as it takes a little time to become human again, especially after a full moon ):

Effectively tell me the time and date and I will get there, I know Exeter to a reasonable degree, I do not drive either so can meet up with people at any of the 3 train stations to move onto any other locations from there.

Exeter Cathedral sits up on the hill in the town centre and is reasonably easy to get to (by train, when you come out of the main entrance to Exeter Central Station head left up the road towards the town center about 250-300 meters, at the T-juncution turn left 30 meters then take a right down an alley between two buildings, I can't remember what the shops are at the moment, you will come out in a nice square with the Cathedral pretty much infront and slightly left).

If you come in by bus it is quite well sign posted from the bus station and not very far, in fact the Cathedral is well sign posted throughout the city centre :-).

[Mallow Man]

Well Tavern Cathedral Green or
Mill on the Exe (near Station) - okay pub with parking and large inside (does Cornish Beer and can sit outside (for all those hardy bushcrafters grrrrr!!!)

Mak

[arctic hobo]

The pub sounds nice (which station do you mean?) but I think that the cathedral will be easier to get to and more obvious for everyone. Maybe we should have a BCUK flag to identify ourselves
After 4 is good on a weekday as I finish 4 30, and I could get evening off on a Saturday.

[greg2935]

Okay then, how about Well Tavern Cathedral Green, Sunday 23rd January, at 3-ish pm?

Greg

[leon-1]

Do you meen the Well House and I don't know if this is still running, but it could be fun :wink:

The Real Ale Pub Guide has good things to say about it here

Date and time are good for me :biggthump

[arctic hobo]

I see they stock Branoc! One of my best mates owns the brewery (Branscombe Vale Brewery) that's made in. And no, that's not why he's my friend
Sunday 3pm is brilliant for me :biggthump

[greg2935]

Right then, I guess everyone is happy with the arrangements, see you all at the Well Tavern Cathedral Green, Sunday 23rd January, at 3-ish pm.

Address:
16-17 Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HB

Map Address
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.sr...92619&z=0&ar=Y

Greg

[greg2935]

I do mean the well house yes, was recommended by someone at work

Greg

[Mallow Man]

Sounds good to me.

C U all then for an ale or two!

Mal

p.s. How will everyone know it each other? (Not that the Wellhouse will be busy then)

[greg2935]

Look for the the people who look like they think a ruck sack is a fashion statement! Seriously though, I dont think youll have any prob working out who is who, I'll probably have some bushcraft/military type kit with me as I want to go shopping at endicots while I'm there. I'll also probably be wearing a wooly pully.

Greg

[Neil1]

Endicotts open on Sunday
Neil

[arctic hobo]

Why the ? unless that's the face of the staff when we all descend on the shop!
Never been in actually... I always seem to be in Exeter on Wednesdays

[arctic hobo]

I'm none too sure about recognising people either... I'll be the guy in the army polycottons and the norwegian sweater :wave:

[James Watson]

Hi all,

I've recently moved to Exmouth, so It would be great to meet some people down here. :-)

Look for the the people who look like they think a ruck sack is a fashion statement! Seriously though, I dont think youll have any prob working out who is who, I'll probably have some bushcraft/military type kit with me as I want to go shopping at endicots while I'm there. I'll also probably be wearing a wooly pully.

Greg

If it's ok with you, i'll represent the long haired hippy side of bushcraft :wink:

James

[leon-1]

Hi all,

I've recently moved to Exmouth, so It would be great to meet some people down here. :-)


If it's ok with you, i'll represent the long haired hippy side of bushcraft :wink:

James

James the more the merrier :biggthump

[greg2935]

Oh, umm well, errr I was told they were open on Sunday, if not I guess you wont see me with any new kit :cry:

Greg

[Neil1]

I'm sure they are',nt open on Sundays, I'll give Kev a ring and find out.
I know what James looks like, I have a vague idea of what Leon-1 looks like , I suggest the rest of you wear a pink carnation in your buttonhole :wink: .
Neil

[leon-1]

I know what James looks like, I have a vague idea of what Leon-1 looks like , I suggest the rest of you wear a pink carnation in your buttonhole :wink: .
Neil

Yes Ginger with Barmah Bushhat ):

[arctic hobo]

I suggest the rest of you wear a pink carnation in your buttonhole :wink: .
Neil

Will pink flowers attract him? :shock: :-|