Sussex Bushcraft group meet for MAY: 25th to 27th

[Kepis]

I think Hugo offered to make a bag for the chute?

When i had my chute rigged up, it was just hung with Blue poly rope, never had a problem with it, cheap and certainly robust enough to hang a chute from, it didnt matter if the rope was put away wet and left for ages either.

 

[Neumo]

If Hugo is making the bag then even better

 

[jackcbr]

Hmmm, my own smaller chute, maybe we should do a private group buy and see if we can get a discount on the postage.

An extra quid, no pobs, happy to chip in a bit more to get well and truly set up.

As for Spandit being ostracised, I guess I should really keep him company as I'm just as bad.

 

[widu13]

Got the 'biner and the rope, Spandit beat me to the pegs.

At this rate we'll be buying a site soon (and we can all parachute in )

 

[spandit]

Crap, just realised Neumo suggested 12" pegs and I've only ordered 8"... I'm sure they'll be fine, especially with 32 of them in the ground... They're not too dear anyway so can always get some longer ones in future if the need arises.

I can bring mine to the meet too if we need a separate work area - I'm planning on using an 11ft pole in the middle so we don't need trees (the larger parachute would need a 12" pole to have 60º slopes and 4' clearance underneath)

 

[Swallow]

I always used to have one, but foolishly lent it out and never saw it again and the bloke who borrowed it seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth

Perhaps it was a large gust of wind during setup?

We will all end up with our own parachute...QUOTE]

Funny you should say that.......No haven't placed an order.........yet.

If we all have lines can we make the theme of the June one "insertion"?

 

[Swallow]

What type of leather would be needed to make a sheath for a laplander saw?

 

[jackcbr]

What type of leather would be needed to make a sheath for a laplander saw?

cow


i'll get my coat

 

[jackcbr]

Not wanting to be left out in supplying kit for the group I picked up 4 light-up tent pegs to illuminate a few of those tricky ones on the exit/entrance to the chute.

 

[spandit]

What type of leather would be needed to make a sheath for a laplander saw?

Despite Jack's attempt at a joke, for which I hope he is truly ashamed, there aren't many cows in Lapland - I think reindeer hide would be apt.

Failing that, 3mm veg tan cow hide would be fine...

 

[Big Stu 12]

Seeing that the theme for this meet is leather, how do work it do we have to bring our own, or is it supplied, and we pay for it?.

 

[Swallow]

Despite Jack's attempt at a joke, for which I hope he is truly ashamed, there aren't many cows in Lapland - I think reindeer hide would be apt.

Failing that, 3mm veg tan cow hide would be fine...

Maybe Jack's sense of humour is restrained and hidden away after us being told to behave on last months thread. No restrictions on this thread so far Jack feel to get it out again.

 

[jackcbr]

Spandit again you give me credit for having social graces and the ability to differentiate between right and wrong in social interaction.

You are wrong, I have no shame.

 

[jackcbr]

Maybe Jack's sense of humour is restrained and hidden away after us being told to behave on last months thread. No restrictions on this thread so far Jack feel to get it out again.

No, I made a promise to someone to behave this time. I am a good boy, I do what I'm told. Please don't hurt me.

 

[Kepis]

Perhaps it was a large gust of wind during setup?

No, he was a thieving git and i should have known better

 

[Hugo]

Big Stew, I believe Simon H is bringing some 3mm veg tan along for people to buy a piece, ( correct me if I am wrong on that simon mate) I want some from you if you are bringing some.
Andy mate what size do you want the canvas bag, slightly bigger is always better.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Big Stew, I believe Simon H is bringing some 3mm veg tan along for people to buy a piece, ( correct me if I am wrong on that simon mate) I want some from you if you are bringing some.
Andy mate what size do you want the canvas bag, slightly bigger is always better.

Thank you for that Hugo, i'll wait for Simon to Confirm before i get some.

 

[Simon H]

I'm buying a 10-12 sq ft hide later this week, assuming I'm solvent enough to pay for it. If not I'll shout before hand. It'll be 3mm veg tanned, might be 4mm but probably 3mm. I was going to get some extra needles, thread, and a couple of dyes - say tan and brown and then splitting the cost among those interested. There will be plenty left over to divide out too. I was going to propose sticking to a couple of things only this time, primarily a sheath or a belt if anybody doesn't want to do a sheath. Those fancying a belt can order their own buckles beforehand from here: http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/ I usually go for 1 1/2' width. That will keep my cost down. Some tables would be great if anyone has one to bring please. Other things to bring if you have them is a Stanley knife and some clamps, I have quite a few clamps but I suspect they will all be in use at the same time so extra would help.

 

[Hugo]

Thanks for the update Simon.

 

[Big Stu 12]

THank you for that Simon,