weekends in surrey sussex border

**Kepis** · 16-10-2005, 21:53

Sounds like you guys had a real good time, shame i couldn't make it, bloody work got in the way (again)

, hope to make the next one.

**risby** · 16-10-2005, 22:03

Originally Posted by clipper

Rather selfishly i've had the use of about 50 acres of varied woodland including a 2 acre lake in Surrey Sussex border (10 miles south Guildford) all to my self.
Let me know if anyone is interested.

Pete

Great to see your first weekend went well. I'd really like to be considered for the next one if possible.

**The Joker** · 16-10-2005, 22:23

Big thanx to Phil, Andy, Marts and Boxy great guys, great fun.

I had a really good weekend shame it went so quickly.
Looking forward to the next one now! (watch this space)

pete

**Kepis** · 16-10-2005, 22:28

Meant to ask if you slept in tents, hammocks, tarps & bivi bags or shelters - just being nosey

**The Joker** · 16-10-2005, 22:44

Originally Posted by maver

Meant to ask if you slept in tents, hammocks, tarps & bivi bags or shelters - just being nosey

Hammocks and Tarps. I put my Hammock up a bit higher at the head end so it was like the big dipper, I would fidget and slide down, still slept well though.

pete

**The Joker** · 16-10-2005, 22:53

[QUOTE=Phil562]
PS your Bivi Bag is sorted will hand over on the next moot.

Your a top man Phil.

Cheers

pete

**andyn** · 17-10-2005, 08:04

Originally Posted by clipper

would fidget and slide down, still slept well though

And snored even better

Was a great weekend - definatley would like to come along again if poss.

**moduser** · 17-10-2005, 09:55

Glad you all had a great time.

Clipper, hope I can make the next one

Moduser

**Marts** · 17-10-2005, 16:01

Great weekend. Cheers again Clipper.
The site is a great mix of broadleaf and pine, with a lake and lots of other interesting things. Even better there is very little human traffic - areas that used to be coppiced have been left to grow wild by the current owner. Makes for some interesting foraging

**bambodoggy** · 18-10-2005, 15:21

Glad you all had a good time, shame I had to miss this meet but I'm looking forward to the next.

My Tracking course was pretty out of this world (in more ways than one).

See you all next time

Bam.

**andyn** · 18-10-2005, 15:37

Originally Posted by bambodoggy

My Tracking course was pretty out of this world

Ate some odd fungi? Ohhhh the fairies....

Take care.

**bambodoggy** · 18-10-2005, 15:56

Originally Posted by andyn

Ate some odd fungi? Ohhhh the fairies....

Take care.

Meant in jest but that's exactly what I mean but NOT from fungi....didn't need it, there's some funny things going on out there and Geoff and Hannah are very good at showing them to you

Bam.

(Ex-sceptic and current fairy tracker

lol).

**Boxy** · 18-10-2005, 16:38

As I said at the meet I dont get to look at the forum as often as I'd like due to the pressures of work

, hence my lack of input to this thread so far.......

But I'd just like to say thanks to all you guys for a great weekends bushcrafting with plenty of laughs.

Look forward to the next one.

**andyn** · 18-10-2005, 18:24

Few pictures from the meetup - I'm afraid the sun kinda makes boxy look like he has no face

Look forward to the next one!

**Rob** · 18-10-2005, 18:30

Sounds like you had a great weekend. Keep me posted on the next session

**JonnyP** · 18-10-2005, 18:42

Hi Guys...........Are there any more weekend meets happening with any places available, as I would love to come along.
Please let me know.............Jon

**The Joker** · 18-10-2005, 20:18

Originally Posted by Jon Pickett

Hi Guys...........Are there any more weekend meets happening with any places available, as I would love to come along.
Please let me know.............Jon

With a bit of luck we wont have to worry to much about numbers its a big area with plenty of space for tarps and hammocks,

and i will sort out another one sooner rather than later. (next month if I can)

Pics are good Andy, cheers for being our resident David "Bushcraft" Bailey.
I really need to diet I was breathing in at the time

(last pic)

Thanks again to Phil, Andy, Marts and Boxy you guys made it a good weekend.

**Kepis** · 18-10-2005, 20:34

Originally Posted by clipper

.
I really need to diet I was breathing in at the time

(last pic)

Thanks again to Phil, Andy, Marts and Boxy you guys made it a good weekend.

Know the feeling clipper, right off for my Reindeer steak dinner

**The Joker** · 18-10-2005, 22:21

Originally Posted by maver

Know the feeling clipper, right off for my Reindeer steak dinner

I've often said I suffer from Anarexia Amnesia, I binge and then forget to make myself sick!

**nickg** · 18-10-2005, 23:06

Clipper

Glad you all had a good time. Hope I can help out with the next one - BTW i had a **** time with the inlaws in wales - enjoy

Nick

**The Joker** · 20-10-2005, 22:02

I might have found another private woodland we could use, not far from Petworth in Sussex, quite a large broad leaf woodland with a stream running through it. I've asked so shall see what happens!

One of the biggest questions I get when I ask about land is, What do I (the land owner) get out of it, I thought that maybe some kind of woodland management, keep paths clear, copicing (dont know how you spell that) etc.
What do you lot think? If I got the ok it would mean land that we could use all year round.

**Kepis** · 20-10-2005, 22:16

Originally Posted by clipper

I might have found another private woodland we could use, not far from Petworth in Sussex, quite a large broad leaf woodland with a stream running through it. I've asked so shall see what happens!

One of the biggest questions I get when I ask about land is, What do I (the land owner) get out of it, I thought that maybe some kind of woodland management, keep paths clear, copicing (dont know how you spell that) etc.
What do you lot think? If I got the ok it would mean land that we could use all year round.

Would be great if it happens,

do you think the landowner would allow children, or is that being a tad too premature

**The Joker** · 20-10-2005, 22:35

Originally Posted by maver

Would be great if it happens,

do you think the landowner would allow children, or is that being a tad too premature

I dont see kids as being a problem. I will keep you posted.
The land that Phil, Andy, Marts, Boxy and myself have just used is great but the landowner can be a bit funny, thats why I've been trying to find land that doesn't have so many restrictions, so we can do a big meet.
I find it really difficult to understand the mentality of some landowners, they are blessed with some wonderful land which they never use or manage and they dont want anyone else to enjoy it either, DOES MY HEAD IN

**Kepis** · 20-10-2005, 22:40

Originally Posted by clipper

I dont see kids as being a problem. I will keep you posted.
The land that Phil, Andy, Marts, Boxy and myself have just used is great but the landowner can be a bit funny, thats why I've been trying to find land that doesn't have so many restrictions, so we can do a big meet.
I find it really difficult to understand the mentality of some landowners, they are blessed with some wonderful land which they never use or manage and they dont want anyone else to enjoy it either, DOES MY HEAD IN

Was thinking it might be somewhere different to take my nephews, it would only be for day trips, with the odd overnighter with the eldest one in the tent, and perhaps in his hammock when it gets a bit warmer again, heres hoping for good news

By the way Clipper

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