Sussex Bushcraft group meet for APRIL: 21st/22nd at Broadstone Warren - FORGE Time!

[spandit]

Are the kids able to do the activities shown on the website? I don't know if they are on at this time of year? or included in the price?

In a word, no. We only pay to camp. To do the activities you'd most likely have to book as a larger group

[Simon H]

Jack remind me nearer too and I'll get sausages for you when I get Robin's burgers. Maybe I should tap the farm up for commission.Are we allowed to do a Hangi at Broadstone? We should have a whole deer inbefore the meet and I could pilfer a haunch.....

[widu13]

IF we do actually get around to cooking a main course (meat) together I've got a fallow haunch in the freezer.

[spandit]

IF we do actually get around to cooking a main course (meat) together I've got a fallow haunch in the freezer.

I think Jack only eats sausages...

[SpareX]

Booked off work this time so ill be there both nights looking forawrd to meeting you all will be first time out

see you soon



1 Neumo
2 Spandit (both nights)
3 Kep (possibly +2 depending on the boys exams and their other commitments)
4 SimonH - I'll bring some organic burgers for Spandit because he's such a terrific guy
5 widu13 plus mob.
6 Hugo
7 Swallow + 1
8 Jack
9 Sparex - (both nights)
10

[Neumo]

Are the kids able to do the activities shown on the website? I don't know if they are on at this time of year? or included in the price?

The site does offer a wide range of activities & it may be possible for kids from our group to attend, but there may be a minimum number needed. Those activities are extra & would need to be paid for separately as we only pay to camp there. We can find out at the next meet if you want or you could call the office to ask.

Another group meal sounds good. If you can bring some meat that would be good & I will bring along the big 8L Dutch oven, plus vegetables, more meat etc..

Let us know if people want to do a group meal & we can work out what we need to bring.

We did think of a hangi but the site has a 'No pits to be dug' rule.

[Hugo]

Be good to meet you spareX.

[jackcbr]

Ummmmm, sausages. Me likey sausage, me likey sausage. Just found out that the sausages that I drive 400 miles (yes, I said 400 miles) are now at borough market on a Thursday and one of the girls at work has a friend that's part of the management team there. So now I've got a supplier at work and it would seem Simon is going to be my bushy supplier.

Btw, I do eat other things, as long as they come with sausages.

[spandit]

If I can get some, I'll bring you some "Hunter's Feast" sausages from my local butchers

[Kepis]

Umm, now could i tempt you with some Wild Boar & Apple Sausages or some Wild Boar & Stilton Sausages or Pigeon & Pork Sausages or my favourite Venison & Wild Mushroom Sausages

[jackcbr]

O M G. I think I'm having a gastric orgasm at the thought of all these sausages. Just goes to show that the Sussex group is the most giving, friendly group out there. If its not experience and wisdom these guys share, it's the most wonderful sausages.

Perhaps it's the people who respect nature and are thoughtful about what it gives them that give the most back. A lesson for us all there I think. Wish I had more to contribute. That said, charcoaling tomorrow. Better do a big batch now.

[SpareX]

guys any advice on a under blanket for my hammock ? need to get one sorted out whats a good one to get ?

thanks in advance

[spandit]

I don't know if unsponsored still makes them - won't your flash sleeping bag be warm enough?

[Neumo]

guys any advice on a under blanket for my hammock

Unsponsored makes good ones and are reasonably priced. I have his standard one (not full length), that is good and olds down pretty well. If you want to go the whole hog the the UK Hammocks winter under blanket is good but is not cheap. You could look at the Snugpack ones, which have a good reputation. Or try making your own from a cheap sleeping bag impend up with some channels sewn down the side.

[SpareX]

I don't know if unsponsored still makes them - won't your flash sleeping bag be warm enough?

i don't know mate as you know its my first time so that's why i was asking advice it may be that it is warm enough

darren

[spandit]

If I were you I'd not invest in an underquilt until you know if you like hammocking. It's not for everyone & UQ can be fiddly to get right. A cheap sleeping mat will be fine, albeit not so comfortable.

At the last meet I was too hot & my sleeping bag isn't as advanced as yours. You'll be fine!

[SpareX]

ok sweet sounds good spandit ive got an old sleeping bag im going to bring with me and see if i can collar someone into helping me make it into a under quilt

if any one wouldn't mind helping me do this tell me what i need to bring

on a side note im still looking for a rucksack to carry all this gear any advice ? im totally clueless don't want to spend a arm and a leg on a rucksack around the £50 mark think i would need a 70ltr +

thanks again guys

also another side note i would love to have ago a knife making what metals do i need ? i know you say old rasps ect but what metal are they made of as im very close to a steel works and i get on very well with the owners daughter

[spandit]

You'll need a needle & thread or kilt pins. If you can get some bungee cord to hold it up (off eBay) then all well & good. Otherwise, you'll have to improvise with other cord which won't be as good (without weight in the hammock, an underquilt sits very high - difficult to explain, easier to demonstrate)

Regarding the knives, spring steel or tool steel is good. Frankly, any steel can be used to make a knife, it just might be more difficult to sharpen/keep a good edge). Any bits you can scrounge will be very useful!

[SpareX]

ok ill get as much steel as i can

ill bring a needle and thread and try to get some elastic to hold it up thanks again spandit

[Peter_t]

1 Neumo
2 Spandit (both nights)
3 Kep (possibly +2 depending on the boys exams and their other commitments)
4 SimonH - I'll bring some organic burgers for Spandit because he's such a terrific guy
5 widu13 plus mob.
6 Hugo
7 Swallow + 1
8 Jack
9 Sparex - (both nights)
10 peter_t

[Hugo]

Good to see that your coming along again Peter mate.

1 Neumo
2 Spandit (both nights)
3 Kep (possibly +2 depending on the boys exams and their other commitments)
4 SimonH - I'll bring some organic burgers for Spandit because he's such a terrific guy
5 widu13 plus mob.
6 Hugo
7 Swallow + 1
8 Jack
9 Sparex - (both nights)
10 peter_t
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14

[veryWildbill]

1 Neumo
2 Spandit (both nights)
3 Kep (possibly +2 depending on the boys exams and their other commitments)
4 SimonH - I'll bring some organic burgers for Spandit because he's such a terrific guy
5 widu13 plus mob.
6 Hugo
7 Swallow + 1
8 Jack
9 Sparex - (both nights)
10 peter_t
11 Wildbill
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[jackcbr]

Don't know what all the fuss is about with under blankets. Not needed one this year yet and I've be out in sub zero conditions. My reasonable snugpack has not let me down, nor my personal thermal layer I carry round with me.

[spandit]

my personal thermal layer I carry round with me.

I have a name, you know...

[SpareX]

I have a name, you know...

LOL made me really giggle :P

what cooking stove do you guys use ? gas or wood burning or meths ?

[spandit]

LOL made me really giggle :P

what cooking stove do you guys use ? gas or wood burning or meths ?

We build a fire & cook over that - don't really need a stove

[jackcbr]

Just done 2 charcoal burns in my bin and we now have a sack for forging

[widu13]

Is the sack for teabagging?

[Hugo]

Good man Jack.

[jackcbr]

Is the sack for teabagging?

I don't do hot drinks