Dark Age Meet 3

**nickg** · 02-06-2010, 20:27

Weyland

Can i stay in cobwebs house this time pls cani cani huh pleese cani huh

**Wayland** · 02-06-2010, 22:09

I haven't decided where people are going yet, I gather there has been a lot of maintenance going on so I need to check it out before allocating buildings.

**Toddy** · 02-06-2010, 22:57

Gary what time is fine for us to arrive ? and is there anything that we could bring in that would be useful ?

cheers,
Mary

**Wayland** · 03-06-2010, 11:11

We should be on site from Friday lunchtime so any time after that is fine.

**Wayland** · 03-06-2010, 11:33

Date: 4th to 6th June 2010 Friday PM to Sunday PM.

Facilities available: 8 Viking style buildings (Mixed wattle and daub, straw thatched and shingled.) most sleep two people or small family.

1 Viking style longhouse, 1 double bed and benches for 4 or so others.

Overspill areas: 1 brick building and Roman Fort ( Shed like buildings. )

Toilet block.

We must be in costume during the day when the site is open and it would be nice to keep this up in the evening when on our own.

The expectation is that we will not be perfectly kitted out, but that we are making an effort not to look completely wrong.

There is some cookware available, but we need to decide whether we are cooking communally or separately. If separately then modern cookware may be used out of hours. There is also a cafeteria available during the day.

We need inconspicuous foot ware. (Brown or black boots or shoes, moccasins, desert boots or the like.) Plain trousers, (Made from blankets, wool linen or something that looks similar. ) leather belts.

For some idea of the type of look you are aiming for have a look on my site here.

http://www.lore-and-saga.co.uk/html/gallery.html

This is a target, not what we expect on a first turnout.

Glasses are allowable on health and safety grounds but watches, smoking, mobile phones are not while we are open to the public.

We are not expecting too much when talking to the public. It is quite acceptable to say who we are and that this is the first time we have ever done this sort of thing. The public will be interested enough in the fact that we are living on site without us "pretending" to be Vikings or experts. If anyone really needs information you can send them to me or Debbie.

The buildings will be apportioned to get the best fit of the people attending where possible. Family groups will be accommodated first and then the rest will be fitted as suitably as possible.

Most buildings have a fireplace but the buildings can become smokey if the fire is not well managed.

You will need your own sleeping equipment and if this is modern, it needs to be out of sight during the day, as must other modern equipment. That can mean simple hidden under blankets, in a sack or removed to your vehicle.

It is very important that we leave the buildings in the condition that we find them. In some cases this may include the layout too.

I know this might sound very rule bound but the weekend should be fairly relaxed if we are sensible.

The rules are there because the site has a reputation to maintain and the world is full of critics who love to point a finger.

For anyone not aware of the location Murton Park is the place, it's signposted from the ring road as "The Yorkshire Museum of Farming" and is just off the Bridlington Road from York.

We will be there from Friday lunchtime to meet and greet, if you could give me any idea of arrival times that would be helpful. Can people also confirm if they are coming asap. so I can start to allocate buildings.

Vehicles can only be moved around on site out of opening hours so at other times we'll have to use trolleys or wheelbarrows to cart stuff into the village.

During open hours we can use the main building and it's facilities, out of hours we have a key to a toilet / shower block.

**Toddy** · 03-06-2010, 11:53

Thanks Gary, Denise and I expect to be there between one and two pm.
We have kit, dark wool blankets to hide modern kit and lilnen bags for our foodstuffs.
I've just collected two fleece so we have that to work on with folks.
I've got a basket of spindles, an inkle loom, tablets and naturally dyed wools.
I think Denise wants to work on a rawhide deerskin she's had sitting salted for ages.

Firewood ? We'll bring our own but probably charcoal for after hours and first llight of the fire in the morning for breakfast. I've got candles but I've also got little bowls for oil wicks.

Can't think of anythng else ? Anything I've missed ?

cheers,
Mary

**firecrest** · 03-06-2010, 14:42

tip : those crackle logs just don't smell good inside a hut. give me a headache

**Toddy** · 03-06-2010, 15:54

Yeah they are kind of chokey aren't they ? I've bagged up lumpwood charcoal and it's hidden inside a hessian sack.
The fire crackle logs might be fine in the longhouse though

cheers,
Mary

**Wayland** · 03-06-2010, 16:05

If it's fine in the evenings we could sit round the fire on the green and then move into the longhouse later.

**Toddy** · 03-06-2010, 19:05

Sounds good

What's the midgie situation like ?

cheers,
Mary

**Wayland** · 03-06-2010, 21:39

Usually not too bad, but if you're there to eat.........

**Jim_aramis** · 03-06-2010, 21:56

I sadly can't make this one, me and Roberta had a great experiance last time. Very jealous. Why can't friends get married at more convieniant dates.

Have a great time everyone.

**Wayland** · 08-06-2010, 10:32

A big thanks to everyone who turned up.

Good company all round and Saturday night was one of the best evenings I've had in ages.

I'll post up when I work out when we can fit in another.

**nickg** · 08-06-2010, 12:57

Absolutely echo that Wayland

Ill be posting up some piccys tonight i hope

Looking forward to the next one

Cheers
Nick

**nickg** · 09-06-2010, 22:33

Folks

some shots

you can see all the shots i took here

Cheers
Nick

**al21** · 10-06-2010, 10:08

Great pics Nick!

I really enjoyed my brief visit and will keep an eye on when the next meet will be so I might be able to join in.

Al

**nickg** · 11-10-2010, 12:20

Wayland

When we doing this again? - its been ages!!

**Wayland** · 11-10-2010, 19:24

It has hasn't it.

I'm meet-ed up to the hilt at the moment, could be a winter one again.

**nickg** · 11-10-2010, 19:28

Good, I really enjoyed the snowy one last time

Cheers
Nick

**Spikey DaPikey** · 12-10-2010, 02:03

I must get along to one of these as well some time.......

**PJMCBear** · 04-11-2010, 19:22

Excellent. Can't wait.

**nickg** · 05-12-2010, 12:33

Bump

Any news Gary?

Cheers
Nick

**nickg** · 14-03-2011, 16:31

Bump
Bump Bumpetty Bump
Bump

**Toddy** · 14-03-2011, 16:58

Yeah, good idea

M

**_scorpio_** · 14-03-2011, 19:30

is anyone allowed to go as long as they look the part?

**nickg** · 14-03-2011, 22:06

Yep

We just have to bully - humiliate - embarrass - cajole - and otherwise FORCE wayland into sorting it

**nickg** · 15-03-2011, 15:31

Who is alas now keeping his head well below the parapet

We love you really gary!

**Black Sheep** · 15-03-2011, 15:41

Yer I could be up for this and could possibly bring some of my new Viking friends along....

Richard

**morch** · 15-03-2011, 17:39

I'm sure Gary will be along soon enough, he's probably away

Dave

**Wayland** · 25-03-2011, 10:45

OK, how does the 7th and 8th of May sound?

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