N.E.Scotland meet ( Glen Tanar)

[Pandabean]

Just updating my name below.

Chaz, I take it Pete isn't coming along?


CBJ + 3 confirmed
Pandabean + 1 (Need to confirm the +1)
Charles Lockerbie
KiltedPict
Bronskimac - Chris
Nickliv, Mrs and mini nicklivs permitting.
Adze, (on a similar basis to Nickliv above)
Chance (ditto to the TBC)
mark - provided I'm not on a boat somewhere
RichardIT + girlfriend

[charleslockerbie]

I think he is, but then i thought he was coming to the last one. Good to see youve got your days off.

[Pandabean]

Yup, the days were provisionally agreed before I started the new job so I have them off.
Just need to see if Piers is coming up (thats the +1 by the way)

[nickliv]

CBJ + 3 confirmed
Pandabean + 1 (Need to confirm the +1)
Charles Lockerbie
KiltedPict
Bronskimac - Chris
Nickliv, Mrs and mini nicklivs permitting. possible +1 too.
Adze, (on a similar basis to Nickliv above)
Chance (ditto to the TBC)
mark - provided I'm not on a boat somewhere
RichardIT + girlfriend

[Bigfoot]

Sounds like a hoot, subject to dates please count me in.

If you are visiting someone else’s pitch do not expect to be fed.

Does that actually happen and if so am I allowed to chase the cheeky sods?

[CBJ]

Good to have you aboard Bigfoot,

Ok folks update time,

After visiting Glen Tanar last Sat we were able to pick a site and get things underway. I have just had conformation from the Glen Tanar rangers that we have the site booked.

All I need to do now is a bit of paperwork and we are sorted. If you could confirm if your coming asap it would help me a great deal.

More info to follow shortly

atb

Craig

[bronskimac]

Can you confirm the dates please.

[CBJ]

Here are some pics of the site, I did this for a trip report for another forum

we reached the car park where we were all meeting up and the skies were blue:






After everybody arrived it was back in the cars so the ranger could show us all the places we have been given permission to use. After a few minutes’ drive, we reach a bend in the river that we can use. Also we are allowed to take brown trout. Our site is behind a ridge on the other side of the river.



On route to camp:


(Note the highland cow lying in among the broom and silver birches)


There are lots of silver birch here and just as much horse hoof fungus:



The campsite and surrounding areas:


There is plenty of room for hammocks a lot of material to use and build things with.


The little stream that will be our water source:




A few minutes’ walk takes us to another part of the small river :


(Broom)


(Foxglove)


(Large horse hoof fungus)


(wood sage)


We decided to go through the camp and pick up the north trail that leads further up the hills

A good mix of pine

Even the peaks aren’t heavily covered with snow at the moment:



(Rushes. These are great for making into mats on a camp loom or for rush lights)


Spot the buzzard.

Tracks:








Plenty of gorse up here as well so we had a munch on the flowers:


After a good walk, we headed back to the campsite:



Plenty of old man’s beard here, Great tinder as its practically dry on the tree


This is the fire place that we will use, as you can see the previous users have left rubbish:





A western hemlock.




In the car looking out at the foothills:


Well it was a great day and looks like the site will be an excellent one with plenty of scope.

Atb

Craig

[CBJ]

Can you confirm the dates please.

Yep sure mate they are: Friday 27th - Sunday 28th April

[kiltedpict]

Nice once guys...good effort

Fresh confirmation list perhaps?

Kiltedpict- Friday-Sunday

[bronskimac]

Kiltedpict- Friday-Sunday
Bronskimac Friday-Sunday

[Adze]

Kiltedpict- Friday-Sunday
Bronskimac Friday-Sunday
Adze Wednesday-Sunday (potentially, need to check with Nickliv re accommodation for Mrs Adze and the Adzelettes)

[Adze]

Place looks superb by the way - top job!

Re trout and fishing - can I assume a fly rod and taking not more than I need (I know I know... first catch your trout) won't be unacceptable?

Cheers!

[mark]

Kiltedpict- Friday-Sunday
Bronskimac Friday-Sunday
Adze Wednesday-Sunday (potentially, need to check with Nickliv re accommodation for Mrs Adze and the Adzelettes)
mark - Friday to Sunday (provided I'm not on a boat somewhere - I'll only know a few days before)

[nickliv]

Is it OK to bring a dog?

[CBJ]

OK folks the rangers have asked if we wouldn't mind helping out with some conservation work , if there is any happening when we are at the meet. It wont be lots, If they have any thing happening at the time they will get some of us to go for an hour then swap over etc.

I didn't see a problem with this and as were getting the site for free I think this is fair enough.

It is up to the individual and not mandatory. If anybody has any questions problems with this let me know.

Adze I will get back to you on that one mate.

atb

Craig

[CBJ]

Nickliv I don't see why not mate as long as hes under control that fine with me.

[nickliv]

Kiltedpict- Friday-Sunday
Bronskimac Friday-Sunday
Adze + Nickliv Wednesday-Sunday
mark - Friday to Sunday (provided I'm not on a boat somewhere - I'll only know a few days before)

[nickliv]

OK folks the rangers have asked if we wouldn't mind helping out with some conservation work , if there is any happening when we are at the meet. It wont be lots, If they have any thing happening at the time they will get some of us to go for an hour then swap over etc.

I didn't see a problem with this and as were getting the site for free I think this is fair enough.



It is up to the individual and not mandatory. If anybody has any questions problems with this let me know.

Adze I will get back to you on that one mate.

atb

Craig

Fine by me, I might even learn something.

(BTW my neighbour beats and assists on stalks at Glentanar, and has access to the game larder. I'll see what they've got available nearer the time, if anyone fancies it.

[kiltedpict]

Helping out for a bit is good for me too- great idea and a small price to pay for the use of the site

[bronskimac]

Happy to do my bit.

[Adze]

Adze I will get back to you on that one mate.

Thanks Craig - any clarification on methods would be great. Quite happy to help with conservation work - I've done everything from litter picking to footpath building and bankside/fishery management in the past. Cheers!

[CBJ]

Great stuff folks were well on our way now,

I have sent off the relevant forms by email this morning so we should get an update in a couple of days.

nickliv : sounds great mate.

Do you all want to do a group meal this time around???

[kiltedpict]

+ 1 for group meal! Hungry already! Oh, and I'll have my frontier stove by then

[mousey]

Hi Hi,

I'm very much wanting to join in but I unfortunatley can't confirm till a bit closer.

Those photos look great, I have been looking at the OS map online, can you give alittle more info on the location of the proposed site? [I may be traveling by bus and will need to walk a little way in, also if traveling by bus I may be quite late]

Helping out on site - kinda reminds me of youth hostelling - but with out the hostel

[kiltedpict]

Mousey, no promises, but good chance I can pick you up from a main road on the Friday...

[charleslockerbie]

Its all looking good, im really looking forward to it.

Im up for a group meal stew, tho id like the heat turned down on this one please.

Mousey the Grid ref is approx, NO 50356 97029

[mousey]

ah ha near the bridge o' ess then [if I'm not totally useless at reading the map - which is quite possible]

[bronskimac]

I can't seam to get the location to work on any of the on-line maps, including OS Get-a-map and Open GB Mapping. Probably sacrilege but can anyone give me a Google Maps link?

[charleslockerbie]

Mousey you can read a map, and your right its near the bridge o' ess. Next to the entrance to the glen tanar estate.

http://gridreferencefinder.com/os.ph...&lg=-2.8212762 is more accurate and should be easy for youbronskimac