Farewell chaps,

[Big Stu 12]

Its a shame that such a well respected member of a community feels that it is time to take down his tarp and leave the campfire, myself I have not met Southey, but found him to be a very knowledgeable guy, as well as helpful, people like this are always missed.

Good luck mate in your new camp or wherever you may rehang your tarp, hope we met some day, and thank you for what you have brought to BCUK.

 

[swotty]

Raikey has left as well

That is a real shame as well!

What on earth is going on?

 

[Dreadhead]

fare ye well good chap

 

[HillBill]

Curiouser and curiouser

Raikey has left as well

 

[santaman2000]

Sorry to see you go. You will be missed.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Sorry I won't have the chance to get to know you through BCUK, the very best to your new ventures, warm regards,

 

[blacktimberwolf]

What on earth is going on?

From their latest threads I'd say they had come to the conclusion that a good many folk on here talk about bushcraft more than they actually do it & I think it saddened them that we spend more time in front of our screens jabbering on about kit & all the things we'd like to do rather than being out & about enjoyng ourselves............................................am I right southey ?


Au revoir matey,..............chocks away !!!

 

[Retired Member southey]

From their latest threads I'd say they had come to the conclusion that a good many folk on here talk about bushcraft more than they actually do it & I think it saddened them that we spend more time in front of our screens jabbering on about kit & all the things we'd like to do rather than being out & about enjoyng ourselves............................................am I right southey ?


Au revoir matey,..............chocks away !!!

No.

Cheers guys, I won't answer any pm's from now on, please refer to op for contact details, cheerio.

 

[crosslandkelly]

From their latest threads I'd say they had come to the conclusion that a good many folk on here talk about bushcraft more than they actually do it & I think it saddened them that we spend more time in front of our screens jabbering on about kit & all the things we'd like to do rather than being out & about enjoyng ourselves............................................am I right southey ?


It would be even sadder if longstanding and respected members of the forum were leaving for this reason. I'm sure we all get out when we can, but reality has a funny way of putting obstacles in our paths. Sorry to see you go Southey, but I'm glad it's not for the above reason.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

It would be even sadder if longstanding and respected members of the forum were leaving for this reason.

Did you see Raikey's last thread & have you read his last posts ?.....................exasperated is putting it mildly.I think he was fed up to the gills with insignificant small talk........interesting threads sometimes have the habit of going 'off road ' & ending up, well,..how can I put it politely ,....nowhere !.......after all, does it really matter if digestive biscuits are better on the Zambizee ferry rather than at a certain Lyme regis tea room................................

 

[laro13]

Sorry to hear your going, Good luck!!!

 

[crosslandkelly]

Did you see Raikey's last thread & have you read his last posts ?.....................exasperated is putting it mildly.I think he was fed up to the gills with insignificant small talk........interesting threads sometimes have the habit of going 'off road ' & ending up, well,..how can I put it politely ,....nowhere !.......after all, does it really matter if digestive biscuits are better on the Zambizee ferry rather than at a certain Lyme regis tea room................................

I have to admit that I had'nt seen his posts and did not know he had left the forum, untill an hour ago. There are many good threads and posts on the forum, most are about bushcraft related topics, and some are just for laughs. This is what makes this forum so attractive to me personly.

 

[Andy BB]

Agree with that. Don't like a thread, don't read it!

Besides (although I must admit to not following that particular thread) what's more important to a bushcrafter than his choice of biccie with his cuppa?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Agree with that. Don't like a thread, don't read it!

Besides (although I must admit to not following that particular thread) what's more important to a bushcrafter than his choice of biccie with his cuppa?

Oh Oh!! It's going that way again.

 

[Barn Owl]

Sorry to see you go mate.

 

[thebushcrafter99]

didnt know you or raikey but i feel BCUK has lost a pair of great guys but good luck in future life both of you

 

[woodpoet]

Hi Southey. Didn't know you personally but your input on the forum was worth reading. You will be missed. Hope all goes well with you for future.

 

[Tengu]

I get exasperated too sometimes but Im staying.

 

[Niels]

Is he serious?

 

[tartanferret]

Sad to hear it sound so permanent rather than just having a breather fingers crossed they'l be back but in the meantime.....

Good luck Southey and Raikey !