Bushmeet advice/help please

[sapper1]

Hi folks,
In a fortnight I'll be attending my first get together with a few people from here.What I need to know before I make a fool of myself is what do I take and what do I do?
I know what I need to live comfortably in the woods on my own.Do I need to take food for the communal pot,or do I cook for myself?
I realise that if I want to sit at the fire I'll be expected to build and keep it going,Is there a pecking order for who goes first to cook ?or does it all just fall together?
Is it O.K. to take stuff to trade?
Is it O.K. to offer demonstrations on what I know or is that being too forward?
Any help wwill be greatly appreciated,the people I'll be meeting seem to have been to a good few get togethers with each other and I don't want to offend through not knowing the right etiquette.

Thanks

Sapper

 

[spamel]

As a newbie, you have to supply the beers for all. I don't write the rules!




Oh, and no warm Becks neither! That is for Squadron bars in Germany!

 

[Wayland]

There is no strict code as such, we're not that organised, but there are a few useful tips on these threads.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27365

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8519

Most of all, take your self along and have a good time. By and large if you think to your self "How would I feel about that?" you won't go far wrong.

 

[spamel]

There is no strict code as such, <snip>

Apart from the beers. See my earlier post!

 

[sapper1]

Thanks guys great replies.
Spamel do I need to take a fridge and genny or is a cool box better?

 

[SimonM]

Having seen what gets drunk at a meet I'd suggest an artic with refrigeration unit!

Simon

 

[alpha_centaur]

Having seen what gets drunk at a meet I'd suggest an artic with refrigeration unit!

Simon

You don't need that for whiskey .

just for the coke and ice cubes for the heathens

 

[Jedadiah]

Hi folks,
In a fortnight I'll be attending my first get together with a few people from here.What I need to know before I make a fool of myself is what do I take and what do I do?

Just bring your regular gear, you may make a fool of yourself, but that's ok, we are all fools at the South Wales Meet

I know what I need to live comfortably in the woods on my own.Do I need to take food for the communal pot,or do I cook for myself?

Just bring your own food and stick it on the fire,

I realise that if I want to sit at the fire I'll be expected to build and keep it going

Only if you build your own, we usually have a communal fire, but feel free to stock up with wood for the communal

,Is there a pecking order for who goes first to cook ?or does it all just fall together?

It all just falls together

Is it O.K. to take stuff to trade?

Most definately, John Fenna's shop opens regularly, like a Frontier trade gaff!

Is it O.K. to offer demonstrations on what I know or is that being too forward?

If you feel the need, crack on, but, as it's your first one, why don't you chill and get to know everyone until you feel comfortable enough to offer. No rush, we do this regular like.

Any help wwill be greatly appreciated,the people I'll be meeting seem to have been to a good few get togethers with each other and I don't want to offend through not knowing the right etiquette.

You'd have to really put effort in to offend anyone of the South Wales chapter, we treasure diversity and try not to take things TOO seriously. However, you'd be well advised to listen to Spamel's sage counsel! . Looking forward to meeting you 'round the fire!

Thanks

Sapper

Sorry if this reply is confusing, finger trouble!

 

[spamel]

Oh, don't forget a lantern and a sand bag for those old war stories. You may find one or two ex-servicemen that yiou can have a good laugh with about your times in the mob. Youmay find one who is shortly off on his gardening holiday too, isn't that right Jed!

 

[Jedadiah]

Oh, don't forget a lantern and a sand bag for those old war stories. You may find one or two ex-servicemen that yiou can have a good laugh with about your times in the mob. Youmay find one who is shortly off on his gardening holiday too, isn't that right Jed!

7 working days Spam (no one has THAT long to do!) But Sappers got nothing to worry about, i can't tell anyone what I did! :aargh4:

 

[rik_uk3]

Beer, lots of beer

 

[pothunter]

No need to refrigerate it wont last long enough to get warm.

For what its worth just be yourself, the learning thing is a two way street even for our most experienced brethren. No reason why not to take trade goods just remember its not a car-boot sale. As for what you are expected to do just pitch in offer help where necessary and dont be afraid to ask.

Pothunter.

 

[Greg]

Just enjoy yourself mate, I'll be the tall english one (Most of the welshies are short, eh Jed & John !) with a growing bold patch.
If you want you can bring some bbq type meat stuff we're bound to have an all in type of thing, I'm planning on having a small hangi if you want to join in!
Anyway see you there pal.

 

[Jedadiah]

(Most of the welshies are short, eh Jed & John !) with a growing bold patch.

I am of regulation height, a Yorkshireman with a full head of hair. Your's is more a receeding hair line is'nt it Greg? When did you notice it starting to receed? When it took you longer to wash your face?

 

[John Fenna]

I have yet to see Greg wash......What have you got for trade.....always interested in trades....I have to bring my transit size van to meets.....
Bring food and booze - oh and a raincoat.
It always rains when I go on a meet!

 

[sapper1]

I'm over 6 foot tall and dont have a growing bald patch it's already fully grown.As for you being english Greg I won't hold that against you .
For trade I have all sorts of stuff I'll bring what I can.
For food to share I'm afraid it's going to be sausages and chops,I'll see if I can fit in a large rice dish aswell.
HMMM! not a lot of room for beer now,I'm sure I can fit in some somewhere.

 

[Tadpole]

One of these days I'm going to invite myself to a meet, I'm not much of a drinker, but love to listen, and learn.

 

[Jedadiah]

Doors always open Tad. TopKnot, Dougster and Bikething are regularly there (more than me sometimes) but yeah, the more, the merrier!

 

[bikething]

Hello Jed

 

[John Fenna]

The door is always open - coz actually there is no door....
Drinking is not obligatory, at least not under my parachute, but good humour is along with a love of the outdoors.
Age, gender, nationality, colour, race, creed - not an issue.
We even welcome the Sais.....