North wood 26-29 august 2011 inclusive of the bank holiday

[cowboy]

Hey guys, really looking forward to this weekend and meeting some new faces!! lets just hope the weathers kind to us! Im having a bit of trouble deciding what sleeping bag to take, either a 4 season bag or a 2 with a wool blacket? nothing worse than being cold im sure youll all agree! Any advice is wecome!


cowboy

[PREPER]

Hey guys, really looking forward to this weekend and meeting some new faces!! lets just hope the weathers kind to us! Im having a bit of trouble deciding what sleeping bag to take, either a 4 season bag or a 2 with a wool blacket? nothing worse than being cold im sure youll all agree! Any advice is wecome!


cowboy

I'm taking my Snugpak Softie 9 (Hawk), probably be too hot in it though for what it's worth.

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[PREPER]

I have packed the barbeques and charcoal into my car boot, I love barbeques, yum......

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[cowboy]

decisions decisions...

[Priam]

looks a beauty, are you sure you want to get it dirty?

steve

I dont think i will be splitting logs with it (not on our first date) LOL

I just hope it turns up in time to fetch allong!

[sasquatch]

Hey guys, really looking forward to this weekend and meeting some new faces!! lets just hope the weathers kind to us! Im having a bit of trouble deciding what sleeping bag to take, either a 4 season bag or a 2 with a wool blacket? nothing worse than being cold im sure youll all agree! Any advice is wecome!


cowboy

I'd go warmer if you're not sure, saying that I'll be in my coldest flimsiest bag. It's still warm at night, especially if there's cloud cover.

[woodspirits]

I'd go warmer if you're not sure, saying that I'll be in my coldest flimsiest bag. It's still warm at night, especially if there's cloud cover.

chads right, you can always open it up if your too warm. or unless your hiking in, bring both

[woodspirits]

I have packed the barbeques and charcoal into my car boot, I love barbeques, yum......

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good idea mark im sure those partaking will chip in for the gear you bought.

as far as other activities go we have the following on offer so far;

firelighting techniques (various)
navigation, compass map and star reading
axe sharpening
shelter building
woodspirit carving

and of course the ongoing maintenance of the wood for those that want to help.
feel free to nominate any other activities that may be of interest.

or of course just do your own thing

steve

[woodland scout]

See you there, I agree to terms in post one. WOODLAND SCOUT (Paul).Please add me to the list.

[TinkyPete]

There you go Paul and Welcome

please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste:

1. woodspirits
2. Ged (TBC) (And only one night as she'll be back in England) + Shaggystu if things work out, and he's read the rules.
3. Cliv
4. Karl82
5. NLW
6. MartinK9
7, luckylee. and i'm bringing my son. kian
8. Preper
9. cowboy (and guest TBC)
10. Snarfs Sniff
11. freedom (Phil)
12. TinkyPete (TBC due to work)
13. Priam (TBC) poss other commitments.
14. Andy T (TBC)
15. Snarf
16. Andy BB (subject to work)
17. marvalouse
18. Woodland Scout

[woodland scout]

Thank you! woodlland scout (paul).

[cowboy]

ok cheers fellas, better to be too warm than bollock cold!

[woodspirits]

welcome to north wood paul, look forward to having you along

guys, unless you see loads of cars on CP1, parking weather permitting will be on CP2 alongside upper end of wood, see map link post 1.

[nolightweight]

guys, unless you see loads of cars on CP1, parking weather permitting will be on CP2 alongside upper end of wood, see map link post 1.

Nice one. Cheers for the update, Steve.

[MartinK9]

Nice one. Cheers for the update, Steve.

+1 always a good thing parking close

[woodspirits]

no worries neil, ill be hopping down there first thing friday morning setting the chute up etc, see you there bud.

[woodspirits]

+1 always a good thing parking close

huh? thought you were going light martin ?

[ged]

huh? thought you were going light martin ?

'Light' and 'Martin' shouldn't normally be included in the same sentence without some sort of a get-out clause. :

[MartinK9]

huh? thought you were going light martin ?

I am, all in one bag minus the bed and ammo

'Light' and 'Martin' shouldn't normally be included in the same sentence without some sort of a get-out clause. :

You calling me fat?

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[SimonD]

have a top weekend fellas. gutted i won't be joining you. i'll be at the next one tho fo shizzle!!

[MartinK9]

have a top weekend fellas. gutted i won't be joining you. i'll be at the next one tho fo shizzle!!

Sorry you can't make this one mate. See you at the next one.

Just to rub it in..... not long now

[SimonD]

been meaning to ask martin, how do you get the quote as you have it from gordy in your sig? i'd like to have my chad quote looking all official

[nolightweight]

Katanga, my friends.

Quick update.

The farmer is doing some work on the cattle grids at the farm entrance, as a result it is now closed. There is a gap (I'm told) just after the gate, that leads into a field, past the farm buildings and brings us to the stand pipe and toilet block. As it is crossing a field, keep your speed down and avoid rutting the track if possible.

I'll be there approx 1030. I will (once I've sussed it) mark the gate and path with orange tape to give people an idea of where to go.

Unless told otherwise, kit is to be dropped at the top end of the wood and cars returned to CP1, by the stand pipe/toilet block.

See you there.

[Andy2112]

Have a good time lads, i might make it over on Saturday if my wife feels better, so if i'm there i'll see you if not i'll catch you lot on the next one. Watch out for the trees!!!!

[cowboy]

Ill be there Saturday afternoon now guys!

[Priam]

Hi guys,

I might struggle to get there Friday evening (but will try) so will be with you Sat lunch. latest!

Priam.