Sussex Bushcraft Group: Febuary Meet on 25th/26th

[spandit]

I did manage to carry everything I took last time in one go (for a short distance) but that included chair, woodburning stove, jerry can, Kelly kettle, large box of kindling, underquilt, extra sleeping bag, bowsaw... none of which I'd need in the summer.

The first time I camped out I walked in but I've grown to love my creature comforts since...

[Graywolf]

Bear would'nt have a tent!! He'd probably rock with nothing but his "survival thong"!

Something in Ivy?
Looking forward to the Walk-in,hopefully will be A1 and back to full fitness.

[Neumo]

We should think about a group meal again, as that was great fun last time. Maybe if we all bring some meat, veg, potatoes etc.. then we can do a big stew or something. I really want to have a go at that Trash Can Turkey way of cooking, but would probably do it with a large chicken. Want to make some more bread if I can get the yeast to rise. looking forward to this one.

[jackcbr]

We should think about a group meal again, as that was great fun last time. Maybe if we all bring some meat, veg, potatoes etc.. then we can do a big stew or something. I really want to have a go at that Trash Can Turkey way of cooking, but would probably do it with a large chicken. Want to make some more bread if I can get the yeast to rise. looking forward to this one.

So shall I bring the bin again? Not had a chance to make any more charcoal yet so we'll have to forage some wood.

And the walk in sounds great. How far is the nearest train station? Might make it a bit more of a challenge.

[jackcbr]

1 Neumo
2 Monkey Boy (if the snow is gone)
3 Peter_t
4 Clayton
5 SimonH
6 widu13 + tribe probably
7 spandit (feeling guilty, though)
8 Jackcbr
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[hellobayo]

Group meal idea sounds brill. Unfortunately I'm on holiday returning Sat night. If I'm not too jetlagged, I'll pop along on Sunday with my shiny unused meths stove! Hope to see you all soon.

P.S. Bear probably thinks survival thong is for sissies. He's welcome to guard my tent any time!

[spandit]

He's welcome to guard my tent any time!

I've heard some euphemisms in my time...

I hope you'll attend bristling with knives, axes & impractical forms of cookware!

[jackcbr]

On the subject of cookware - I've only gone and got myself a Dutch oven. It's only a 4 litre, but thought I might bring it along for a try out and do a lamb stew. Think we've got some home grown neck of lamb in the freezer. Not sure it will feed all of us, but with a trash can chicken too, we might have a meal. Otherwise I can get some chicken thighs and do a chicken casserole in it. Of course you will be taking your life into your own hands as I've never cooked with one before.

[jackcbr]

I've heard some euphemisms in my time...

By heard, you mean slipped in your own...

[spandit]

By heard, you mean slipped in your own...

Now we're branching into innuendo (no, in YOUR endo...)

[Neumo]

Enough innuendo already...

Jackbr: yes if you want to bring the bin that would be good, as I may bring along a large checkin to try cooking in it. It may need a wash before we turn it into an oven. Yes bring your dutch oven along & I will bring mine, as neil wont be there with his mobile kitchen as usual (or the chute).

Looking forward to this one, as may be one of the coldest nights out this year so will be a good test of kit for winter camping.

[spandit]

Neumo, will your fire grill be coming too? If not, I've got the bottom off an old supermarket trolley I can bring that should do the job nicely

Chicken sounds good as long as we avoid an unpleasant experience that happened to me on a school trip... we were on a sailing boat and the master had his bratty daughter along. A beautiful roast chicken came out of the oven and before I could say anything, the teacher said "my daughter doesn't like the skin" and tossed it into the bin! The best bit! Had to get that off my chest... sorry

[jackcbr]

Cool, trash can it will be! Will try to clean it out, but it is already loaded on the landy and full of logs. Dutch oven too, chicken casserole for as many as I can fit in. I've got a griddle as well, I'm sure we can work a way out to get some heat under it. 2 parallel logs springs to mine.

[hemdale]

Hello everyone,

I'd be more than happy to join but it will only be possible for me on Sat 25th in the morning (returning to London on the same day in the evening - I wish I could stay longer). Will it still be ok ? I'll have to come by train since I live in London and don't have a car.
I litterally have almost no bushcraft equipment, is it still possible for me to come (maybe more something like a simple "visitor" ? It would be a good introduction for me to Bushcraft since I'm rather a newbie.

Many thks.

Bruce

[widu13]

Hemdale, you'll be most welcome. Everyone has to start somewhere. No point having all the gear and no idea! Get the feel for it first- you may not like it. See you when you arrive.

p.s. Don't worry when you approach the campsite- everyone will be staring at you. That's because we're nosey. We'll chain Spandit up and you should be ok

[jackcbr]

No point having all the gear and no idea!

I'll get my coat.

[spandit]

We'll chain Spandit up and you should be ok

Why? It's not my birthday...

[widu13]

Don't worry Jack there's a lot more to buy yet!

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[hemdale]

Hemdale, you'll be most welcome. Everyone has to start somewhere. No point having all the gear and no idea! Get the feel for it first- you may not like it. See you when you arrive.

p.s. Don't worry when you approach the campsite- everyone will be staring at you. That's because we're nosey. We'll chain Spandit up and you should be ok

Cool ! Where shall we meet then ? In the camp directly ? I can PM my mobile number and we'll be able to meet one I get there ?

Many thks

[spandit]

Cool ! Where shall we meet then ? In the camp directly ? I can PM my mobile number and we'll be able to meet one I get there ?

Many thks

When you get to Broadstone Warren, go to reception & tell them you're with BCUK. They'll direct you (I presume we're in D1 again which is straight up the hill). Assuming you're coming on Saturday there'll be a few men dressed in a variety of woodland colours sat round a fire with possibly one pretty girl in a pink jacket. Just wander over & say hello. If you can, bring a chair or something to sit on

[widu13]

When you get to Broadstone Warren, go to reception & tell them you're with BCUK. They'll direct you (I presume we're in D1 again which is straight up the hill). Assuming you're coming on Saturday there'll be a few men dressed in a variety of woodland colours sat round a fire with possibly one pretty girl in a pink jacket. Just wander over & say hello. If you can, bring a chair or something to sit on

Are you taking your pink jacket again then?

[spandit]

Are you taking your pink jacket again then?

Only if you wear your mankini again

[jackcbr]

Aw, I thought it was my turn to wear the mankini

[spandit]

Aw, I thought it was my turn to wear the mankini

No, you wear the leather catsuit (with cutouts) like we agreed (and who let you out of the trunk?)

[Hugo]

I'm worried about you guys.
To think that I sleep in the same woods as you do.

[Kepis]

I'm worried about you guys.
To think that I sleep in the same woods as you do.

You think with that lot going on they are going to let you sleep

[spandit]

You think with that lot going on they are going to let you sleep

Yeah, who's going to hold the camera?

[Simon H]

I may well be just coming down for Saturday day and night now only, mostly to avoid Robin in a pink coat and Jack in a catsuit with cutouts if possible but due to other stuff too.

[spandit]

I can't make Friday either so you'd be partially safe. See you on Saturday!

[widu13]

Have I got to bring the gimp suit this time?

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