Dartmoor 6 " The Great Moorland Bake Off "...

[Ivan...]

Right ! Cooking doesn't get any tougher than this ! So you all have ample warning , I am announcing Dartmoor 6 , a springtime extravaganza.


From Friday 23rd March - To Sunday 25th March 2012 . Start of British Summer Time !

Also after much investigation it's my 49th Birthday , pillock i thought i was going to be 50 ! never mind it'll do ...

The 24th March also coincides with a " Tinners Walk " Details of which to follow.

Costs £10.00 for the weekend , to include at least one group meal , free safe parking, kindling /firewood etc etc .

Usual rules apply , any questions please ask ...

Ivan...

[jonajuna]

Oh go on then

Jon & Cory

[skate]

Yuuuuurrrrrrrrrp

[dave53]

I'm coming car is ok now regards dave

[LRforestschool]

I'm already there, in my head.

Did the chilli vodka go?

[jonajuna]

Nope Lucy, I saved it especially for you to be around to join the pain...... Sorry I mean fun

[Ichneumon]

On Sat 24th March we will be sharing our parking spot with members of the Dartmoor Tin Research group (DTRG) an archaeological group who, as the name suggests, study the history of tin working on Dartmoor.

They will be going on a guided field walk to Western Wella Brook, T Girt, Gibby Beam and Huntindon Mine. An approximately 4km walk over the moors and have invited any members of our gang who are interested to come along - there is no charge.

The group will be led by Dr Phil Newman author of The Field Archaeology of Dartmoor ( http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/p...logy-dartmoor/ ) and there will be many other interesting and knowledgeable people attending.

Phil has told me that some members of his group are far from mountaineers so the walking pace will be very gentle.

As there will be handouts and other details to arrange we have been asked to submit approx numbers a few days in advance of the walk, so it would be useful if, when indicating your attendance at The Great Dartmoor Bake Off, you could also say if you would like to go on the walk.

ATB Paul

P.S. They are a rather serious and sober lot, so we'll have to be on our best behaviour!

[TeaBee]

Exxxxcellent dates! No clashes for me this time around and I expect to be there.....it does seem a long time off and a long time since I last saw you.

Glad you all had an eventful weekend in December (while I was organising and attending the Beekeepers' Christmas lunch) and a sociable Wrap Up Tour last weekend (while my organisation and running the Honey Show encroached on the weekend).
When I put up to be Plymouth Beekeepers Social Secretary I was pretty sure my duties wouldn't clash with anything else - just a couple of important events in the middle of winter - what could go wrong?

See you in March

Trev

[skate]

I'm well up for the walk unless the weather gets a bit biblical.

[jonajuna]

Put Cory and I down for the walk. He loves archeology

I'm also interested in talking bee keeping too

[Mongoose13]

I'm coming When you say bake off does that mean cakes??

[Ivan...]

No , you sugar coated bakery item , it means that various meet members are going to excell themselves , in the woodland kitchen to provide the best food we have ever eaten at a meet ! You included , so get your thinking cap on !

[skate]

I make a mean marmite sandwich.

[Ichneumon]

Eckie thump! I thought 'Bake off' was a euphemism!

[Ivan...]

I got to be honest , if you make one Skate , i for one will be happy for you to wave the thing around , like a 17 year old clubber , until it falls to bits , anything , anything has to be less annoying than that dam stick dance !!

Seated I may add..

[Ivan...]

My Dear Paul , trust you , it in no way refers to the deposits left , either in the little blue tent , the woodland drop , or in the ditch on the open moor , where there are no moles !!

With the current interest in every other programme on telly , being cookery related , i just thought we would take it to another level .

Now get thinking !!

[Ichneumon]

Oh! I stand corrected - silly me! Ermmm... In that case, how about Chicken dhansak (a Persian curry) served with saffron rice, yoghurt and mango chutney?

[Ivan...]

Everybody in the woods , say yahaay ! Except Adam , like your thinking Newman , there are no hard and fast rules , as obviously extra marks will be awarded for full preparation in the woods , similarly marks will not be deducted for prior prep either , so lets make this a eat meet to remember .

It's partly Rich's fault with that beer bread !

( Wasn't picking on Adam , its just he don't do curry )

[jonajuna]

Will it be real saffron rice or a poor turmeric imitation?

I'm classy mind so can tell the difference

[dave53]

count me in for the walk have to lose some weight lol regards dave

[jacko1066]

Im sooooooo jelous that I dont live a few hundred miles closer to Dartmoor!!! you guys are crazy!!! I would have a great time lol!!! Im one of the 'lurkers' that was mentioned in a previous post lol

Have a great time
All the best
Steve

[FreddyFish]

I hope to be able to join in. It's been far to long.

[jonajuna]

It's always worth the drive jacko

Be great to catch up again James, hope you are able to make it

[patrols]

I will be there and count me in on the walk for Saturday to.

[Ivan...]

Its really good to have a lurker , come out of the shadows and contribute to the thread , our little Dartmoor thing is not restricted in any way to existing members , or people that have been before etc etc .

So, jacko1066 ( Steve ) thanks for your comments , i understand of course Cambridge is a long way to come , when you don't know what you are letting yourself in for and don't know anyone , but as you can see we are a very friendly and lively bunch . True we may not take Bushcrafting too seriously , but we always have a great time .

Testament to the fact , that 2 newbies took the plunge for the last meet and enjoyed it so much they are coming again , to my mind thats exactly what it is all about .

Anyway , if ever there is a time that you feel the urge to , find time in your work schedule , and think sod it i will travel down for a nose , you , along with any other lurkers would always be more than welcome to come and try it out , its flexible enough that you can always come a few days early or leave a few days late , as i have control over the site annually . Anyway suffice to say one day " Come On Down "

Ivan...

[Ivan...]

FreddyFish ! My good man , great to have you back in the fold , as you quite rightly said , its been too long !

I really hope you can make it , as I for one am looking forward to a good old natter around the fire , good excuse for a couple of Buds !

Patrols , you sucker for punishment , so glad you had a good time , and have decided in your wisdom to return !
We are planning to do a few more activities this time .

Tea Bea , another to return to the madness of Dartmoor , great that not even the bee's are going to stop you coming , please let me know your travel plans , you know what i mean that hill ! so we can sort something out .

Ivan...

[jacko1066]

Its really good to have a lurker , come out of the shadows and contribute to the thread , our little Dartmoor thing is not restricted in any way to existing members , or people that have been before etc etc .

So, jacko1066 ( Steve ) thanks for your comments , i understand of course Cambridge is a long way to come , when you don't know what you are letting yourself in for and don't know anyone , but as you can see we are a very friendly and lively bunch . True we may not take Bushcrafting too seriously , but we always have a great time .

Testament to the fact , that 2 newbies took the plunge for the last meet and enjoyed it so much they are coming again , to my mind thats exactly what it is all about .

Anyway , if ever there is a time that you feel the urge to , find time in your work schedule , and think sod it i will travel down for a nose , you , along with any other lurkers would always be more than welcome to come and try it out , its flexible enough that you can always come a few days early or leave a few days late , as i have control over the site annually . Anyway suffice to say one day " Come On Down "

Ivan...

Thanks Ivan, thats very kind of you mate!!
Never been to Dartmoor so it would be excellent to get down there!! and one day I will!!

All the best
Steve

[savagebushcraft]

Looks like I'll have to make a special trip to Dartmoor in the first couple weeks of March, as well as at the end of it. Must sample the moorland birch sap, see how it compares to our midland offerings. I should be there, as usual lol.

[Ivan...]

Ok ! This meet looks like its going to be a culinary delight , so as we don't end up with more food than we can shake a stick at , just a suggestion , that those intending to cook , actually cater for say 4 heads , that way we can all sample each others cooking !

Its NOT compulsory , but those who fancy a go , great , those who " can't cook won't cook " don't have to, so Chef Newman has started the ball rolling with his dhansak , anyone else has any ideas please post them , and see what we end up with !

We have plenty of time to compile a final list , and i think we could be in for a veritable woodland banquet , yummy !!

Also valid point by Adam , about the birch sap rising , about the second week in March , sometimes because we are so many feet above sea level , it can be later , but seeing as we have had such a mild winter , it could be on time .
I can always pop up and check , so for any interested in the elixir if life , that only comes but once a year , give me a shout .

Ivan...

[jonajuna]

I'm an ok cook on a stove with all the bits and pieces.... In the woods, on a camp fire, I'm limited to chilli and rice or stuff out a tin.

However, so I'm not completely dipping out, I'd like to bring and prep some campfire baked chocolate and marshmallow stuffed banananananas. Will bring enough for all, so what I lack in creativity I'll make up for in numbers

Hope thats okies with all?