Boy's Night Out in John Fenna's Woods

**Greg** · 24-07-2011, 19:23

Had a boy's night out in John Fenna's woods lastnight.
A few bits & pieces were practiced..Mark Oriel had a go at making some pellets for his catapults, John made a basket (...I had a go!!Less said the better!!lol).
And I got my new toys out and gave them a go after dark...NVGs & a FLIR Thermal Imager! I had (Yet Again!!) a great night and it was good to catch up with the lads after quite a long time!
Cheers Lads!

**mountainm** · 24-07-2011, 19:41

Anyone try covering themselves in mud Arnie style to fool the thermal imager? No?.... well looks like much fun was had anyway. And the bonus is no one went mental with a chain gun

**Scottishwanderer** · 24-07-2011, 19:43

John Fenna is real? I thought he was a myth.

NVG's i'm jealous that is awesome.

**mrcairney** · 24-07-2011, 19:50

John has a serious manplifier*.
I also like his hat.

*beard

**Mesquite** · 24-07-2011, 20:06

Looks like you all had a great time

**John Fenna** · 24-07-2011, 20:22

A few more photos
The willow is from trees I planted in my garden - wrapped in a wet towel to keep it supple

My basket

Shooting the pellets we cast

Omega!
I am Legend

in my own lunchtime?

**Mesquite** · 24-07-2011, 20:24

Nice basket John

**shogun** · 24-07-2011, 21:33

great pics looked like an excellent day out...thanx for sharing...atb Shogun

**MartinK9** · 25-07-2011, 05:16

Great pics, thanks for sharing.

**SimonM** · 25-07-2011, 06:08

Looks like a good outing..thanks for sharing.

Simon

**pauljm116** · 25-07-2011, 09:43

Looks like a great time was had by all. Bit jealous now that I havent got my own woods. Glad you all had a good night out.

**Wilderbeast** · 25-07-2011, 09:46

Looks like you chaps had a fun time!

**John Fenna** · 25-07-2011, 10:01

Well - they are not exactly MY woods ...they are owned by two rather elderly brothers in our village, who bought the woods to ensure that developers could not destroy them with bungalows.
The brothers go into the woods less than I do and only realy have them to maintain their peace and quite.
I am the only person they allow to use the woods and are happy for me to have my mates over every now and again and for me to host canoe courses with the woods as "accomodation".
There is limitted parking and the woods are quite small - more a shelter belt than a wood realy - but once you get in you could be anywhere!
I have built a permanent fire spot, a table and a chair in the "communal area" right by my bivvi spot and there is room for about 6 people to stay over. Unfortunately there is no water or sanitary provision so all water is carried in and there are lots of trees to "go" behind

There is lots of wildlife around from Red Kites to Wrens, foxes to mice so there is always something to look at or listen to

I keep the brothers sweet with a bottle or two of home made wine per year

**Greg** · 25-07-2011, 10:11

Originally Posted by John Fenna

There is lots of wildlife around from Red Kites to Wrens, foxes to mice so there is always something to look at or listen to

And very elusive yet to be seen BADGERS!!!!!

**Wayland** · 25-07-2011, 10:19

Looks like a good weekend.

Were the pellets lead or tin?

**John Fenna** · 25-07-2011, 10:31

Originally Posted by Wayland

Looks like a good weekend.

Were the pellets lead or tin?

Roof flashing lead
Not realy a polution hazard though as the woods were once a tip and although we have removed vast numbers of bottles there are still bicycle frames, water tanks, builders rubble to move....
The cast pellets are too big (for any we do not retrieve) for wildlife to injest

**Mang** · 25-07-2011, 11:41

Originally Posted by John Fenna

Red Kites

I seem to remember you describing them as native ones not Spanish ones

**ArkAngel** · 25-07-2011, 14:25

Any more info and the Thermal/Flir?

That looks a handy bit of kit!

**rik_uk3** · 25-07-2011, 14:33

Very nice indeed

**Greg** · 25-07-2011, 14:57

Originally Posted by ArkAngel

Any more info and the Thermal/Flir?

That looks a handy bit of kit!

Should be for £5k! But it is fun...!

**Barn Owl** · 25-07-2011, 17:06

Looks like great fun.

**John Fenna** · 25-07-2011, 17:13

Originally Posted by Mang

I seem to remember you describing them as native ones not Spanish ones

All home grown!

**GordonM** · 25-07-2011, 18:18

Neat one, guys! Cool willow basket, John. Is that a drinking noggin made from a coconut? Greg, what is the make and model of your NODs / NVGs and your FLIR imager?

Gordy

Edit = Nice touch with the rat pack goodies in the basket!

**Spikey DaPikey** · 25-07-2011, 19:12

I wanna play with the FLIR !!

**John Fenna** · 25-07-2011, 20:00

Originally Posted by GordonM

Neat one, guys! Cool willow basket, John. Is that a drinking noggin made from a coconut? Greg, what is the make and model of your NODs / NVGs and your FLIR imager?

Gordy

Edit = Nice touch with the rat pack goodies in the basket!

Yup - coconut mug - construction details are in my book

**TinkyPete** · 25-07-2011, 20:58

Looked like you had a great time, nice work done by all

Who was the best shot though?

**drewdunnrespect** · 25-07-2011, 22:53

looks like a proper boy night out that like

**Greg** · 25-07-2011, 23:45

Originally Posted by TinkyPete

Looked like you had a great time, nice work done by all

Who was the best shot though?

Roly was the most accurate..but I think I scared the target more with my grimace!!

**Greg** · 25-07-2011, 23:46

Originally Posted by drewdunnrespect

looks like a proper boy night out that like

They always are Drew, I don't think we'd want it any other way!

**Greg** · 26-07-2011, 00:03

Originally Posted by GordonM

Neat one, guys! Cool willow basket, John. Is that a drinking noggin made from a coconut? Greg, what is the make and model of your NODs / NVGs and your FLIR imager?

Gordy

Edit = Nice touch with the rat pack goodies in the basket!

Heres the Kit:

The FLIR thermal imager is similar to this one.

And the NVGs are just a pair of these:

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