Dartmoor 4 " Return Of Te Wood Smoke "...

**Savagewolfrm** · 11-09-2011, 23:53

el scorpio oh and nice way to sneak in the date lol

**The Big Lebowski** · 11-09-2011, 23:53

I had the pleasure of a Bivi on a 30 mile hike over wales March this year...
I loved the concept of being able to bed down in a matter of minutes, but my sleep was all over the place and it took me 20 mins to be able to sit up in the mornings

I'd do it again, but for a comfortable sleep system, the hammock wins hands down for me.

**jonajuna** · 11-09-2011, 23:56

i do have a mexican hammock, it will accomadate upto 10 people, we could do a group sleep..... back to swinging again :P

**Savagewolfrm** · 11-09-2011, 23:57

all depends on who the 10 are Jon lol

**The Big Lebowski** · 11-09-2011, 23:58

Hahaha!

(I just spat some wine out)

**LRforestschool** · 11-09-2011, 23:59

Originally Posted by Savagewolfrm

el scorpio oh and nice way to sneak in the date lol

Not that subtle of me then

**jonajuna** · 12-09-2011, 00:00

im bringing a tent..... the extra security is needed me thinks..................

**Savagewolfrm** · 12-09-2011, 00:01

the nights get cold and lonely my friend COLD AND LONELY

**LRforestschool** · 12-09-2011, 00:02

bags I the middle so that I don't fall out

**jonajuna** · 12-09-2011, 00:07

on that note, im bring a shed :P

**LRforestschool** · 12-09-2011, 00:11

a wise move

**LRforestschool** · 12-09-2011, 00:14

this isn't getting my assignment finished - better get back to it for an hour to make up the time.

**Paul Webster** · 12-09-2011, 06:43

I've got a spare hammock, tarp, underquilt and all sorts of other paraphernalia. Not sure if I can make the meet yet but if I can, do you want me to bring it Lucy?

All you'd really need is a sleeping bag, want me to bring the extras?

**LRforestschool** · 12-09-2011, 07:00

That would be great to try, but don't want you to have to drag the gear in for me. If you do come and bring it with you, I can assist with the carrying of your gear up the lane!

Thank you very much for that helpful thought - and to everyone else who is providing information and advice, including looking at set-ups at the last meet. You guys (and Mandy of course) are top notch.

Lucy

**savagebushcraft** · 12-09-2011, 10:28

I go to sleep for a few hours, and I miss some of th great banter. A shed? I think I'll be sleeping in another county.

**Ivan...** · 12-09-2011, 12:12

ATTN. TBL, Hi Al that plant we ate on our bimble on the moor was Tormentil (potentilla erecta) family rosaceae. A native perennial . Very common on grassland, mountains, heaths and bogs throughout Britain. Height to 25cm . The plantis used to cure colic, diarrhoea and even cystitis. The roots contain tannin and if chewed occasionally may keep the mouth clear of mouth complaints and harden the gums. Flowers May to October.

**savagebushcraft** · 12-09-2011, 13:47

Great, now Ivan's talking of a potentilla 10 inch erecta...

**The Big Lebowski** · 12-09-2011, 16:07

Ahhhh.... Good to have a name for it Ivan.

Strangely enough, I found several today on a mooch around an old estate I often wander on. Cheers for that!

I can take an ID book next time to confirm its the same. I also found another half ton or so of fatwood, a hybrid apple tree (half crab/domestic)

A pocket full of cramp balls and a useable (but dead) artists conk!

'Twas a nice 'Bimble'

**Deaner666** · 12-09-2011, 22:06

Despite the endless innuendo

, I'm still keen to come and meet you guys on one of these meets. However... my partner is due to pop out our first baby on October the 10th, which I think might be cutting things a bit close to the bone!

What's the mobile phone reception like on-site? If it's OK I might be able to consider coming along and stying on call!

**The Big Lebowski** · 12-09-2011, 22:23

Vodaphone was 3-4 bars on mine...

**Savagewolfrm** · 12-09-2011, 22:25

all depends on how your standing but reception is available

**LRforestschool** · 12-09-2011, 22:40

For the record, my laptop seems to be close to dying, so if I leave you for some time, god knows how long, it is nothing personal guys.

**savagebushcraft** · 12-09-2011, 22:44

O2 is the network with the best reception there. If you are on o2, you will get a signal, no matter which pocket it's in, or where you stand.

**Deaner666** · 13-09-2011, 08:41

I'm on Orange. Will have a mull over. May take some convincing of my better half!

@savagebushcraft Came across your website via this thread, good vids, I'm enjoying working through them!

**savagebushcraft** · 13-09-2011, 10:40

Thanks Deaner666. Just processing a couple more videos, in the alcohol stove test series.
I'm pretty sure orange is very hit and miss in this wood. Like you say, it's cutting it very close.

**Deaner666** · 13-09-2011, 10:56

Yup. A bit too close methinks!

**savagebushcraft** · 13-09-2011, 11:21

And with a 40 mile (ish) trip, from Bodmin to Dartmoor, it makes it a little difficult to "pop" along, for an hour or so too.

**Deaner666** · 13-09-2011, 11:37

I'm only 20 minutes from Plymouth, so would depend which bit of Dartmoor you were on. Closest hospital is actually Derriford anyway, but we're hoping for a home birth so that's a moot point

**savagebushcraft** · 13-09-2011, 13:22

Well, whether you make it or not, best of luck with an "easy" birth (if those things actually exist) and many sleepless nights.

**Deaner666** · 13-09-2011, 13:27

Thanks for the good wishes! Have fun at the meet. Drink some absinthe for me!

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