N.E.S Meet 5 ( Back to Haddo)

[Pandabean]

A tin of Haggis is compulsary

I can get directions for you later if no one else has. I think there was a map in the last Haddo meet thread.

[CBJ]

Hey Windy,

Your more than welcome to come along mate although this September meet will be a quite one due to a few of the regulars un able to make it.

The haggis supper has become a tradition but we end up having way more than we need lol, but your welcome to bring some black pud .

I will sort you out some directions asap.


atb

Craig

[grilled bear]

I may or may not be there. May be getting sent to Houston which means cancelling my holiday.

But your welcome up to our meets anytime.

Another o&g man then? Seems to be a common theme this summer being asked to work holidays

[Pandabean]

Yup, geoscientist in a small company.
First time I have been asked to work my holidays but then I only joined this company back in Feb.

[Filterhoose]

Hey Windy,

Your more than welcome to come along mate although this September meet will be a quite one due to a few of the regulars un able to make it.

The haggis supper has become a tradition but we end up having way more than we need lol, but your welcome to bring some black pud .

I will sort you out some directions asap.


atb

Craig

Thanks Craig. Is camping available from the Thursday night? Was gonnae take a halfy and head up.

Windy

[Pandabean]

Windy, here is a Map of the site.


haddo_sitemap_edit by pandabean2010, on Flickr

You should be able to follow directions on googlemaps. It is under Haddo House Estate, Tarves

[scrumps]

Hey, rockin up late as usual but I'd like to come along from the Friday. Have a pal who would really like to come but it will depend on their work rota. Are dogs allowed at this one?

Craig: Thursday - Sunday
Charles: Thursday - Sunday
Lister: Thursday - Sunday
Andy (Pandabean): Thursday - Sunday
Taylor + 1 possible: Friday - Sunday

Taylor

[Filterhoose]

Hey, rockin up late as usual but I'd like to come along from the Friday. Have a pal who would really like to come but it will depend on their work rota. Are dogs allowed at this one?

Craig: Thursday - Sunday
Charles: Thursday - Sunday
Lister: Thursday - Sunday
Andy (Pandabean): Thursday - Sunday
Taylor + 1 possible: Friday - Sunday

Taylor

Windy - Thursday - Sunday btw.

Cannae wait. Dogs, I thought the communal meal was haggis or stew :-)

[Pandabean]

Craig: Thursday - Sunday
Charles: Thursday - Sunday
Andy (Pandabean): Thursday - Sunday (+1 Piers)
Taylor + 1 possible: Friday - Sunday
Windy - Thursday - Sunday

Removed Lister as I think the joke was too high level for some....aint that right Craig?

[Pandabean]

The communal meal is usually haggis but for the past couple we have also had stew on another night.

Craig - do you have the list of what we need and we can put our names to the items?

[scrumps]

Windy - Thursday - Sunday btw.

Cannae wait. Dogs, I thought the communal meal was haggis or stew :-)

If she misbehaves, she will be IN the stew for sure!

[charleslockerbie]

I do believe dogs will be allowed but best double check with CBJ (Craig).

[Pandabean]

Does actually help if I read the posts properly

[CBJ]

Scrumps , yeah mate your welcome to bring your dog along, She was very well behaved last time .


atb

Craig


( PS I will start sorting the lists out shortly)

[Filterhoose]

If we are in about Caledonian Pines at Haddo we should have a wee forage about for some fat wood. A joy to start fires with.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatwood


Windy

[Pandabean]

There is pine woods nearby......plenty of them. Well there was until Pete started pushing the trees over.
We can easily have a look around when there.

Oh and there is no shortage of pine sap either.

[CBJ]

. Well there was until Pete started pushing the trees over.


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Classic

[Chance]

Unlikely to make it this time (Scouts are planning a jolly).
Look forward to the photos.

[scrumps]

Cheers Craig. Also, my possible +1 is now a definite and I have 1 more possible to add. Don't worry, that's all my friends now so no more additions from me

Craig: Thursday - Sunday
Charles: Thursday - Sunday
Andy (Pandabean): Thursday - Sunday (+1 Piers)
Taylor + 1 definite + 1 possible: Friday - Sunday
Windy - Thursday - Sunday

Taylor

[Pandabean]

I wonder if the shelter is still up from the last time.

Also to those that will be coming for the first time bring a chair with you. if not we can knock one up I am sure.

[CBJ]

Not long to go ( Boy did the time fly),

Ok folks a reminder of the rules. By confirming that you are coming you are agreeing to these rules.


This list isn't exhaustive - common sense applies. If in doubt, Ask!

•Forum members are responsible for themselves, the kit they use and their own actions at the Meet – if you bring along family (or a friend) then you also accept responsibility for them and their actions whilst they are on site. The site or the council will not be held responsible for any accidents that happen during our stay.

•Rubbish: you brought it in, you put it in the bag – I will bring some bags along and if we can leave the site better than when we got there it will leave a good impression and we will more likely to be asked back.

•Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited!

•‘Appropriate’ behavior: The site can, at any time, decline a booking – they can also ask(tell) us (individually or wholly) to leave during the Meet.

•Fires: are NOT to be left unattended, If you take a turn in watching the group fire or make your own and have to leave it please ask somebody to watch it for you (we are in the woods after all)

•Nobody is to go cutting down any live tree ( please ask if you are unsure)

•Food: you need to bring enough food and water to feed yourself while you are at the Meet.

•Accidents do happen and people will try to help out where they can however bringing your own First aid kit is important.

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

•Use the appropriate tools at the appropriate times.

•It would be wise to be carrying a torch before it gets dark! It could also be provident to put markers on your shelter so you can find it in the dark.

•The pitch is suitable for using tents, hammocks and bivvies - use what you have and are comfortable using. There is still ample room to bring/use one type and trial/experiment with another. ( TBC ate the recce)

•If you stick your name down and can no longer make it, please say so. It really helps me keep track of things.

•Please note that, on occasion, the first post will be edited to include better information. Although updates/edits will be posted in the thread, the first post needs to be re-read well in advance of the Meet

•In the highly unlikely event that I need to make use of this ... I reserve the right to stop any individual(s) from attending a Meet. Any individual(s) who I feel endanger our future use of the site will be required to leave the site.

• Please do not leave knives, axes unsheathed/ lying around.


The 'Touchy Subject' bit:
The only people we can't accommodate are those who would, purposely or otherwise, do harm to others. Primarily, this means that if you would be found unfit to adopt or foster a child then you can’t come along – same goes for anyone knowingly under investigation or having had an allegation made against them and is awaiting investigation.

It's fine if you want to:
•be on your own
•lay on your back looking at the sky, clouds, birds flying over etc
•whittle
•practice 'stuff' - except tree felling; the site has strong opinions about that
•practice flora and fauna i.d
•so on and so forth ...

This is, in no way, a bushcraft course and it's for you to make of it what you will.



So its really basic common sense. If you cant/wont stick to these rules then please do not come.Also anybody breaking these rules will be asked to leave


Glad thats over with,


many thanks

Craig.

[CBJ]

Also if we are all still in agreement for the 2 group meals. It will be the haggis supper (Tradition and the wagoners stew.

Ill put down the ingredients and you can add your names to the list.

Stew:

1 lb. cubed/diced beef - CBJ
1 lb. cubed/diced beef
1 lb. cubed/diced beef
60ml olive oil
5 carrots
4 stalks celery
6 medium potatoes
1 lb. bag frozen corn - CBJ
1 lb. bag frozen petite peas
1 lb. bag frozen green beans
15 oz. can kidney beans

Haggis supper:


8 tins of Haggis 1x
4 neeps
4 pkts of smash 1x
Butter
Gravy granules.


Mind you if we do tend to have lots left over with this one lol.


Any ingredients left I will pick up

[Pandabean]

Stew:

1 lb. cubed/diced beef - CBJ
1 lb. cubed/diced beef - Pandabean
1 lb. cubed/diced beef
60ml olive oil
5 carrots
4 stalks celery
6 medium potatoes - Pandabean (will see what I can get from the garden)
1 lb. bag frozen corn - CBJ
1 lb. bag frozen petite peas
1 lb. bag frozen green beans
15 oz. can kidney beans

Haggis supper:


8 tins of Haggis 1x - Pandabean (1)
4 neeps
4 pkts of smash 1x - Pandabean (1)
Butter
Gravy granules.

[Filterhoose]

Stew:

1 lb. cubed/diced beef - CBJ
1 lb. cubed/diced beef - Pandabean
1 lb. cubed/diced beef - Windy
60ml olive oil
5 carrots
4 stalks celery
6 medium potatoes - Pandabean (will see what I can get from the garden)
1 lb. bag frozen corn - CBJ
1 lb. bag frozen petite peas
1 lb. bag frozen green beans - Windy
15 oz. can kidney beans

Haggis supper:


8 tins of Haggis 1x - Pandabean (1) Windy(1)
4 neeps
4 pkts of smash 1x - Pandabean (1)
Butter
Gravy granules. - Windy

[CBJ]

Ok folks David has done the risk assesment and has asked me to make sure you all have seen it Paying particular attention to the fungi part. If your unsure of any of the information here let me know. AC Ranger Service Bushcraft Risk Assessment
Period:	Adults			Recording Severity				Recording Likelihood
Th. 13th – Sun. 16th of September 2012
Area:				Multiple Death			10	Certain or Imminent	10
Haddo Country Park			Single Death			8	Very Likely	8
Assessed By:				Major Injury/Disabling Illness/Major Damage			6	Likely	6
David Brown			Lost Time Injury/Illness Damage			4	May Happen	4
Date:				Minor Injury/Minor Damage			2	Unlikely	2
03/09/12			Delay Only			1	Very Unlikely	1
ACTIVITY/PLANT/ MATERIALS ETC		SPECIFIC HAZARD(S) PRESENTED	PERSONS AT RISK		SEVERITY (1-10)	LIKELIHOOD (1-10)	RATE	CONTROL MEASURES/COMMENTS
Walking in the woodland		Slips and trips	Everyone		2	4	8	Correct footwear to be worn Site visit prior to session to remove obvious obstacles Briefing of Attendees prior to event regarding risks/dangers
		Exposure	Everyone		4	2	8	Advise on sensible clothing and sun protection before event if required.
		Falling branches and dangers associated with high winds	Everyone		8	2	16	Check weather conditions prior to each session and CANCEL if very high winds likely. Safety briefing to group prior to each visit Safety check of area prior to each visit and removal any obvious dangers if possible. If this is not possible either cancel visit or locate session in a safer area.
		Water Hazards and getting wet clothes	Attendees		4	1	4	Advice given prior to visit about a change of clothing and sensible shoes etc. Monitor participants periodically for signs of fatigue, exposure etc. Shelter-tarp will be in place.
		Allergic reaction to plants/insects	Attendees		6	2	12	Attendees to advise leader of any known allergies. Leaders to advise group of any dangers
		Poisoning from the consumption of plants or fungi	Attendees		6	1	6	Advise group not to consume any fungi at Haddo.
		Midge bites	Everyone		1	6	6	Group advised that midge bites might occur.
		Infection	Everyone		4	1	4	Any cuts to be thoroughly cleaned and covered.
		Injury from animal bite	Attendees		6	1	6	Ensure group is aware of dog walkers

ACTIVITY/PLANT/ MATERIALS ETC	SPECIFIC HAZARD(S) PRESENTED	PERSONS AT RISK	SEVERITY (1-10)	LIKELIHOOD (1-10)	RATE	CONTROL MEASURES/COMMENTS
Woodland crafts	Sharp tools	Everyone	6	2	12	Supervision and instruction by those doing workshops.
Fire Lighting	Burns from the camp fire	Everyone	6	2	12	Advice and supervision on safe and correct use of fire if needed. Provision of cold water near the fire site to cool burns if they do occur. Clear area close to the fire from sticks stones or trip hazards.
All ACTIVITIES	Extra hazards	Everyone	2	1	2	Mobile phone reception is poor; land lines at NTS Haddo. A first aid kit will be available. .

[scrumps]

Stew:

1 lb. cubed/diced beef - CBJ
1 lb. cubed/diced beef - Pandabean
1 lb. cubed/diced beef - Windy
60ml olive oil
5 carrots - Taylor
4 stalks celery - Taylor
6 medium potatoes - Pandabean (will see what I can get from the garden)
1 lb. bag frozen corn - CBJ
1 lb. bag frozen petite peas - Taylor
1 lb. bag frozen green beans - Windy
15 oz. can kidney beans

Haggis supper:


8 tins of Haggis 1x - Pandabean (1) Windy(1) Taylor (2)
4 neeps - Taylor (2)
4 pkts of smash 1x - Pandabean (1)
Butter
Gravy granules. - Windy

[grilled bear]

Def will not make it now. Have a good one.

[capt.dunc]

got a one day contract in sw scotland on the saturday, it couldn't be worse placed in time or space. i'll try to make it up late saturday evening. hope you all have fun.

[Filterhoose]

Anybody need a hurl?

I'm heading North on Thuesday morning and am mair than happy tae pick folk up en route. Headon South on Sunday.

Windy

[charleslockerbie]

Stew:

1 lb. cubed/diced beef - CBJ
1 lb. cubed/diced beef - Pandabean
1 lb. cubed/diced beef - Windy
60ml olive oil - Charles
5 carrots - Taylor
4 stalks celery - Taylor
6 medium potatoes - Pandabean (will see what I can get from the garden)
1 lb. bag frozen corn - CBJ
1 lb. bag frozen petite peas - Taylor
1 lb. bag frozen green beans - Windy
15 oz. can kidney beans

Haggis supper:


8 tins of Haggis 1x - Pandabean (1) Windy(1) Taylor (2) Charles (2)
4 neeps - Taylor (2)
4 pkts of smash 1x - Pandabean (1)
Butter - charles
Gravy granules. - Windy