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

[spandit]

Have I got to bring the gimp suit this time?

Yes, but don't bring the PVC one, it's not good near the fire

[DaveWL]

Have a good run out everyone - my second sprog has just turned up so won't be able to join in for a few months. Once she's letting MrsDave and I sleep a bit I can't wait to join in again

[jackcbr]

So who is up for Friday night (spandit control yourself ) or will I have the woods to myself?

[widu13]

I'm aiming to be there mate.

[Hugo]

I am hoping to make it this weekend but at the moment I have back pain so not sure what will happen.
Prior to this I was a bit under the weather so did not commit.
Hoping to see you fine people again even you R.
Bacon and sausages were purchased ages ago and reside in the freezer, porage is mixed and waiting, the rest I can blag from you guys. ha ha.

Later guys.

[jackcbr]

Got chicken and veg for a casserole Hugo. More than one can eat, so hoping a few people join me Saturday and christen my new Dutch oven, and Spandit, no, not like that.

[spandit]

Got chicken and veg for a casserole Hugo. More than one can eat, so hoping a few people join me Saturday and christen my new Dutch oven, and Spandit, no, not like that.

I'll bring some rice or potatoes or something. Maybe some stock cubes/herbs/wine?

[jackcbr]

Spuds will be good, can pop them in with the chicken and bits. Got some wine for the pot, a bit left in a bottle that needs using up. Stock cube and herbs done.

Looking forward to this weekend. Will probably forget something, I always do.

[spandit]

I've got your KFS set, didn't use it in the end (will remember mine this time!). I'll bring some dumpling mix too - that should fill some tums

[Graywolf]

Hope I feel ok this weekend so I can make it,but not looking good at the moment

[widu13]

I'll bring a chicken and some veg too for Sat evening...and of course some rat pack meals!

[Kepis]

Im supposed to be working on Saturday, but i cant get hold of, nor have i heard from the guy im supposed to be working with, so if i dont hear from him by this time tomorrow, i think i may join you chaps this weekend, i'll cater for myself if i do come over that way there wont be an excess of grub in the communual pot and nobody is out of pocket that way either, but i'll perhaps bring a hip flask of Blackberry or Sloe Gin with me

If i do get there, is there anything else people want me to bring, Bow drill, Net makling gear etc ?, im assuming you will all be up on D1 again, if so do you need another water container or is the water back on now?

[Kepis]

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
9 Kep (possibly, see above post)
10

[Hugo]

Looks like I'll have to come just to keep you guys in check.

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
9 Kep (possibly, see above post)
10 Hugo
11 hellobayo --- might be on Sunday.
12 Hemdale should be turning up with a bit of luck.

[Simon H]

Slight change of plan for me, I'll be down for the afternoon tomorrow and the day only on Saturday because my lot are going out too and the mutt will be left in for too long otherwise.

[Neumo]

Sounds like we will be having quite a busy meet, so am looking forward to this one. Weather should be good by the sound of it, with it only going down to 4C on Saturday night. I have my new hammock to try out, a Warbonnet Blackbird, which should be good; I tried it for an hour last weekend and it looks like it will be the one for me.

Kepis: If you can bring some bow drill or hand rill sets that would be appreciated.

Not sure what we are doing about food but I will probably bring another chicken along as I am liking a roast dinner round the fire these days. Should be along on Saturday morning but might come for the Friday if I can get away.

Am to sure of the pitch as I have been mega busy at work but will call them in the morning & post which one we will be on. If in doubt ask at the office or ask one of the staff.

Looking forward to seeing you round the campfire soon.

[Kepis]

Okey dokey, i'll bung a couple of bow drill sets in the car, although it might be more fun to find and make a working set on site?

[spandit]

it might be more fun to find and make a working set on site?

That would be cool. I'd like to try hand drill too & maybe flint & steel

[Kepis]

That would be cool. I'd like to try hand drill too & maybe flint & steel

I'll put my flint & steel in, i have plenty of char cloth made up and have a small amount of Amadou as well, the hand drill is hard work, might be better to leave it until the summer when the ambient conditions would be better suited, ie warm & dry vs. cool & damp, but if you want to try it then i'll bung a few sets in the car.

While i think of it, has anyone got a kettle or do you want me to bring mine (4 pinter)?

[widu13]

Bring the biggy mate, my pint one always does overtime!

[Kepis]

Bring the biggy mate, my pint one always does overtime!

Will do .

[Hugo]

Did someone mention tea.

[Kepis]

Did someone mention tea.

Might have done

[hemdale]

Damn it...won't be able to make it.

I want t otry bushcraft and I'm very sorry not to be able to make it this time, when is the next time ?

[spandit]

We're trying to run a meet every month. Neumo is the organised one & normally posts up details

[hemdale]

Ok I'm gonna do my very best to come. Taking the train from victoria but I have to be back in London at 5ish or 6pm at the latest.
When do you guys think coming in the morning ? Early around 9/10am ?

[widu13]

That's fine mate. Someone's normally up from dawn onwards (shut up Spandit!).

[Simon H]

Just popped in there to say hello and no one is there yet and John didn't have a booking for us, so I booked D1 E same as usual for us all. I'll be back tomorrow morning so I'll see you all then.

[jackcbr]

Heading over in a minute mate. Should be there about 4

[Simon H]

I'll try and swing by for a cup of tea then before I pick up Iona from work.