Possible Comrie Croft meet up weekend of 14th and 15th September

[warthog1981]

Hi

Ive been in contact with George up at the Croft to see if we can organise another meet up seeing as its been a long time since the last one.
The Idea was another skills share with kit swap and sale and a good chill out and relax.

What George said The weekend of 14th and 15th September has lots of spaces in all the camping areas still available, I'm afraid that the meeting room is being used every weekend in September but we would be able to work something out somewhere ells for you to set up your stalls. All the other weekends in September have weddings and parties on so this one would probably suit you all best.
So Hence the 14th and 15th September.

So who's all up for this ?


cheers Russ

[JAG009]

Yip sounds good to me Russ



Jason

[coln18]

oh pity, i hate to miss my comrie croft meets Russ, but im away paddling in canada for 2 weeks then. hope you all have a good time guys!

[belzeebob23]

sounds like fun Russ would be up for that no skills to share I don't think but good for picking other peoples brains

bob

[warthog1981]

No worries its always a good weekend

[youngbushcrafter]

George was telling me about this a couple of days ago when i was up there, he told me that i should just turn up, shame its a bad weekend for me but i may be able to come up for the day.

[Toddy]

Good idea Russ

Maybe if folks said what kind of things they'd like to do, then we could maybe organise some workshops on those topics ?

If all's well with the elderlies I'll be there

cheers,
Mary

[warthog1981]

so who else is thinking of coming along ?

[Everything Mac]

It really depends on if I'm offshore or not. I've a wedding to go to on the first of September. Might be able to make it but it'll have to be a maybe from me for now. Have a good one though!Andy

[SCOMAN]

Would love to meet up but I'll be off on my stag

[stuart f]

Hi Russ,i would of liked to be there but i have Wooplaw 25,on the 1st & 2nd. And getting more time off work will not go down too well.
But have a good one anyway,and mind to post up the pics.

Atb Cheers Stuart.

[warthog1981]

no worries will do

[JohnC]

Would like to come along one of the days..

[warthog1981]

cool be good to see you

[warthog1981]

little bump

[charleslockerbie]

Pity i can't be in 2 places at the same time, sorry got my name down on the North East Scotland meet.

[bronskimac]

Count me in.

[Filterhoose]

Sounds guid.

Windy

[warthog1981]

cool

[bronskimac]

Bit embarrassing request after all the posts about folk like me. I have no idea how to correctly navigate with a map and compass. I do have the sense to not go hill walking without the right tools and knowledge. If someone has the patience, could I get an introduction to navigation? I'm not the hill walking type but it would be nice to have an idea in case of emergencies.

Also a recommendation of a good compass to buy? Not got a lot of cash, so a balance between price and quality would be good. Some of the compasses in my local shops look and feel like they fell out of a Christmas cracker.

[warthog1981]

Im not one for using a map and compass to be honest hopefully some one else can be off assistance

[Filterhoose]

Bit embarrassing request after all the posts about folk like me. I have no idea how to correctly navigate with a map and compass. I do have the sense to not go hill walking without the right tools and knowledge. If someone has the patience, could I get an introduction to navigation? I'm not the hill walking type but it would be nice to have an idea in case of emergencies.

Also a recommendation of a good compass to buy? Not got a lot of cash, so a balance between price and quality would be good. Some of the compasses in my local shops look and feel like they fell out of a Christmas cracker.

Silva 155056 Expedition 4 Compass £19 is a great all round compass. There is a great wee online tutorial here http://www.shop.ordnancesurveyleisur...-gps-compasses and a great wee set of instructions here http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/...petitions.html

Was gonnae come up tae Comrie, but the NE lads are having a wee gathering at Haddo House same weekend. If you are going to Comrie in the future and we hook up, would be happy to share what I know.

Windy

[warthog1981]

little bump
I,ll be bringing along a box of sharps axes machetes and Knifes to for swaps or sale plus a few odds and sods

[Shambling Shaman]

If we can sort out a chicken sitter, we would like to come.

Whats the rules on dogs plz.

[gsfgaz]

Cannie make this , im going to the midland game fayre that weekend ,, sorry Russ

[Shambling Shaman]

Sorry should have added that we = wife and two kids (two dogs)

But we are close enough to day trip if need be. (Glen Lyon)

[warthog1981]

we have had dogs at the meet up before as long as there not running wild and well behaved there fine

[Toddy]

If I dug out the netmaking kit, would anyone like to have a go ? I've got a fair number of netting needles, but making them is good carving practice too

Bronskimac, I have a Suunto compass, and it'll be in my pack. Happy to have a play with it........we could do the Ranger beads too ?

cheers,
M

[Shambling Shaman]

as long as there not running wild and well behaved there fine

So leave the kids at home!


I would love to have a go at net making.

[bronskimac]

Thanks Toddy, that's great.