ye olde avon 'n zummerzet "group to be"

[Jaysurfer]

I too will share what food i have and liquids! A good camp share scheme is always a bonus and more enjoyable i find...

I have a farm deli near me that does fresh lamb. Think you can get a whole lamb for £40 ish....
So maybe we can organise a pit roast.... yuuuuuummmmmmm

[jonajuna]

I too will share what food i have and liquids! A good camp share scheme is always a bonus and more enjoyable i find...

I have a farm deli near me that does fresh lamb. Think you can get a whole lamb for £40 ish....
So maybe we can organise a pit roast.... yuuuuuummmmmmm

any butchers amongst us? i would love to learn how to break down a whole pig (or half and then just double the work in my head) or lamb.... if not, could see if anyone's up for practising rabbit skinning or the like (with the proceeds eaten of course! )

[jonajuna]

new pages needs new attendance list


As its pretty central zummerzet, can I propose that we have an initial meet for a beer and a pie (if they do them? if not, crisps!) at:

George Hotel and Pilgrims' Inn at Glastonbury 8pm Friday 19th Feb

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs...im/Glastonbury (click for address, phone number and maps)



please add name to list if coming....

the list:

Jon (jonajuna)
Ben (Bazzworx)
Jay (Jaysurfer) Hoping to attend but will need to confirm date nearer the time.
BW (possibly)
Phil (salad)
Tim (mace242)
James and Jackie (mayobushcraft)
Graham (myotis) hopefully, but teaching until unkown time in evening :-(

[Jaysurfer]

Alright guys...
Jon is temporarily away for the next 5 days so how about we start a discussion about what people would like to gain out of the meet?
And also what people want to achieve on an overnight / wknd?

I am sure different people have different skills and there could be alot we can learn from each other.

J

[FGYT]

Count me in, I'm near Wincanton, also have access to woodland near Sherborne.

ou never said that

ATB

Duncan

[FGYT]

any butchers amongst us? i would love to learn how to break down a whole pig (or half and then just double the work in my head) or lamb.... if not, could see if anyone's up for practising rabbit skinning or the like (with the proceeds eaten of course! )

If you want to do pig butchery
i did a 2 day weekend on a half pig last year when you take into acount the amount of organic pork you end up with its very good value
are in Templecoombe

http://www.empirefarm.co.uk/butchery-courses-785-0.html


course if you haev one in a fields you just wack it ona spit roast mmmmmmmmmmmmm cracklin

Rabbits are easy

ATB

Duncan

[Bazzworx]

Duncan your always welcome to join us round the fire! As is anyone else... I'd like to learn more about field butchery and also it would be nice to skill share with like minded people. Usually I go out with SWMBO or a couple of no so bushy mates. I do like the sound of a spit roast, always wanted to try it. + I really need to perfect my knots SWMBO was not impressed when her hammoc dropped one night!!

Ben

[myotis]

Alright guys...
what people would like to gain out of the meet?
And also what people want to achieve on an overnight / wknd?

I am sure different people have different skills and there could be alot we can learn from each other.

The meet at the pub will be good to just say hello in an atmosphere where there are no real responsibilities or expectations from anyone. An ice breaker before a field meet.

For a field meeting I would be interested in:

help with putting up/using my unused DD hammock
knife/axe care and sharpening

In terms of skills I can share, a bit limited there.

I was a professional photographer for 14 years (before digital), so I know a bit about both still and cine photography. I know a bit about digital, but not a professional level.

I now teach ecology, but mainly things like legislation, risk assessment and statistics, so even though I used to make a living doing bird and mammal surveys my field skills are now very poor.

But if anyone wants me to bring some bat detectors to a summer meet to spend an evening listening to bats then I could sort something out. Or an introduction to badger surveys or something of that sort, I could help.

Graham

[Jaysurfer]

now this is starting to get interesting...
looks like we will all have lots to talk about and learn.

I have spent most of my life outdoors - all through scouts, Army Cadets etc etc
I spent 6 months living in Africa when i was younger and spent some of that time out in the 'bush' with tribes people and non-tribes ppl who just live in the middle of nowhere in huts.

I have a collection of axes and knives you are welcome to have a play with and now some of FGYT's excellent spoon carving knives...

So am happy to help and offer any knowledge i have.
Jon i know has just recently completed a survival course so he might have ome stuff to offer as well as a joke along the way lol

J

[salad]

any butchers amongst us? i would love to learn how to break down a whole pig (or half and then just double the work in my head) or lamb.... if not, could see if anyone's up for practising rabbit skinning or the like (with the proceeds eaten of course! )

Hi There

I am not a butcher and I cant teach you about different cuts of meat, however I will be happy to show you how to gut, skin and take apart a large mammal like a pig,goat or dear using no more than just your knife.

[FreddyFish]

Jon(ajuna)
Ben(Bazzworx)
Jay (Jaysurfer) Hoping to attend but will need to confirm date nearer the time.
BW (possibly)
Phil(salad)
Tim (mace242)
James and Jackie (mayobushcraft)
Graham (myotis) hopefully, but teaching until unkown time in evening :-(
James (FreddyFish)

[FreddyFish]

Alright guys...
Jon is temporarily away for the next 5 days so how about we start a discussion about what people would like to gain out of the meet?
And also what people want to achieve on an overnight / wknd?

I am sure different people have different skills and there could be alot we can learn from each other.

J

The Pub:
I'm looking forward to meeting up with some local (ish) guys with an interest in bushcraft and a pint.

Overnight /Wknd:
1. Spending more time with like minded guys.
2. A chance to share and practice skills.
3. Talking **** and whittle around the camp fire.
4. Making friends, maybe make future plans to meet.

[mayobushcraft]

This looks like we might have a nice group coming together. Really looking forward to it. I have done some deer, pig and rabbit butchery in hunting camps. And have camped around Florida both in wilderness and public camp grounds. I try to go to Yellow Wood near Hereford several times a year when the money is there. Paul at Yellow Wood is a great guy has 30 acres of woodland there. Check out the link below we can talk about it at the pub.
http://www.bushcraftadventures.com/

I can see this turning into a great opprotunity to talk to and exchange skills and knowedge.

[salad]

The Pub:
I'm looking forward to meeting up with some local (ish) guys with an interest in bushcraft and a pint.

Overnight /Wknd:
1. Spending more time with like minded guys.
2. A chance to share and practice skills.
3. Talking **** and whittle around the camp fire.
4. Making friends, maybe make future plans to meet.

I agree, great oppoortunity just to chat and have a laugh with with like minded people

[salad]

If any of you guys an gals.Dont want to drive and fancy a pint . A bed in the dorm at Glastonbury backpackers is £15. I have just booked myself in

[Jaysurfer]

Looks like it could get messy and this is only the first meet...
God knows what an over night met will end up like!
Drunken madness round the fire trying to butcher things by the sounds of it, funny cos the Britons/druids were doing that about 1500 yrs ago, things never really change...

[FGYT]

Im happy to come to a over night in the woods etc

but cant really pop over (2hr drive) for a pine in the evening

ATB
Duncan

Baz you really need to reword your post

Usually I go out with SWMBO or a couple of no so bushy mates. I do like the sound of a spit roast, always wanted to try it.

nice to see you 2 on sunday will sort that blade out when i can

[Jaysurfer]

Duncan the fact that you pointed that out shows your train of thought....

You'll fit right in with the Old Summerset lot...
Where men are dirty and the women are filthy (in my experience!) all farmers and outdoor types loving the mud of course!

[Bazzworx]

How embarrassing!! Wrote that on the wrong forum Yeah good to see you to, got that blade handled yesterday. looks sweet for a first time go!

[Jaysurfer]

Just to keep the thread going....
What does everyone who would like to come to the over night meet sleep on?
the floor or a hammock??

J

[FreddyFish]

Well I recently got a hammock and tried it a couple of times but the 1st time i got a very cold **** and second time the ropes stretched so much i was almost on the floor. So I up for ideas of the best, lightest and none stretchy rope or tapes... Any thoughts?

I do quite like the floor with my bivi. but i like the idea of the hammock better (if i can get it right).

[FreddyFish]

FYI, I'll be coming from Frome if anyone is on route and wants a lift or if anyone is passing me and wants to pick me up...

Just a thought.
PS. I've not done any mad axe wheileding murders.... that i can remember

[myotis]

What does everyone who would like to come to the over night meet sleep on?
the floor or a hammock??

Only used a tent (I'm more a camper than a bushcrafter), so far, but I have a hammock I want to try out.

Graham

[FGYT]

no odds to me but i use a hammock these days if i can was -5degC teh other weekend tho .
lucky i got the supershelter with the HH it was Kin Taters in the mornin cider was nicly chilled that night.... just difficult to drink doing star jumps

[Chris the Cat]

I am in Somerset,count me in chaps- Off to Norway at the weekend for a week,hope to catch up with you Cats later in the spring.
My best.
C da C.

[FGYT]

'Stay Frosty' Chris



ATB

Duncan

[Chris the Cat]

Will do fella!!
Lol!
C da C.

[Jaysurfer]

Well i have a lightweight one / two man tent which i use if there is no trees...
Or i go Hammocking, although have only really used my hammock in fair weather so far March - Oct but i do now have a Snugpack cocoon which covers the hammock completely as an under and over blanket all in one.
So that should be good...

J

[mayobushcraft]

I have a Hammock that I use most of the time. But I have a eureka 4 season as well that I use if im expecting realy bad weather. I must admit I also have a Soulpad canvas with stove that my wife and I use for reanactments Jackie dances at them. She wanted something she could stand up in. I do like it though.

[mace242]

Depends on the location and weather. Got a hammock and a couple of tents that I vary between. Also not totally against making myself a natural shelter sometimes.