Middlewood - Spring 2008 Meet...

[Chris G]

I was going to use it for fire wood, but i'll donate my 6 inch long (steady on there!!) lengths of hazel (12 or so which are about an inchin diameter) which if pointed off at the ends would be ideal for the drills and if split could also form the harths. I've also got one 5' length in the garage which hasn't be chopped yet.

If you can sort the bows we're onto a winner.

I was going to make or do something this time anyway - the archery kit is staying at home this time (unless someone really wants to have a go?).

Chris

 

[Matt Weir]

I was going to use it for fire wood, but i'll donate my 6 inch long (steady on there!!) lengths of hazel (12 or so which are about an inchin diameter) which if pointed off at the ends would be ideal for the drills and if split could also form the harths. I've also got one 5' length in the garage which hasn't be chopped yet.

If you can sort the bows we're onto a winner.

I was going to make or do something this time anyway - the archery kit is staying at home this time (unless someone really wants to have a go?).

Chris

There was talk of air rifles for this meet Chris as there is a rifle range on site.

If anyone who's coming should happen across any likely sticks that could be transformed into bows (for bow drill not archery ) then please bring them.

 

[addo]

I'll have a scout round my way for some bow wood, there should be a few in all that Rhododendron on site as well.

 

[Matt Weir]

I'll have a scout round my way for some bow wood, there should be a few in all that Rhododendron on site as well.

Cheers Addo and yes there probably will be but one thing I've noticed about Rhodie is how damn heavy it is when green. We'll be knackered after 20 seconds

 

[Chris G]

Well I'll admit it - I didn't do what any good bushcrafter should have done today - collect windfall. There's masses of it today.

Note to self - put old kit bag and mini bow saw in car and collect windfall for bushcraft weekend.

Chris

 

[firebreather]

Just a quick heads up Lin and I have made about 30 leather bags/pouches and we will be flogging them at the meet. The leather is all reclaimed etc etc so to be honest we just want beer money for them . Also if they dont go I wont really be too bothered as I want to keep them all anyway but I have been given my marching orders and if they dont go they will be heading to the bay of evil.
I have been using mine a bag for all my brew kit, to store my uco candle and spare candles, general stuff pouch. I would love to give more info but as they are all individual sizes I would be here all day.
So if you want one or three come and find me on sat.

Greg

Note to Mods I hope this has not broke any rules as I am not selling these on the site. I'm just giving people a first refusal at the meet before they go to evilbay. If I have just let me know and I will pull the post.

 

[Singeblister]

I just want to put some feelers out here , I was thinking a Middlewood meet T shirt would be a nice Idea as there seem to be more and more folks turning up to these northern meets, I have spoke to a man and were looking at around the £12 mark for a T shirt printed up , I have not done a design as yet as I wanted to know if people would want one or not, post here if you think its a good idea and would be wanting one

 

[corr]

Hello everybody
I have made a bow drill set its oak top and bottom with a willow drill I can get smoke on it but not gone any further than that will bring it with me
Now I will be getting there Friday so how early can I get there and where are we pitching IE number on their little map thing so if I’m very early I know where to pitch (best spot )
:twak:

 

[firebreather]

Sounds good to me mate. If you get the colours and design right I will be up for at least one.

Greg

 

[corr]

lolz just counted off the list and its gona be like 40+

 

[spamel]

I'd be more inclined to sew a badge on something than wear a tee to be honest. Can he do badges? Badges are always nice!

 

[mentalnurse]

I just want to put some feelers out here , I was thinking a Middlewood meet T shirt would be a nice Idea as there seem to be more and more folks turning up to these northern meets, I have spoke to a man and were looking at around the £12 mark for a T shirt printed up , I have not done a design as yet as I wanted to know if people would want one or not, post here if you think its a good idea and would be wanting one

anything to rember the meet ,a date etc would be great.

 

[Singeblister]

I wanted to go for the badge as well but he cant do those sadly , I do like a T though

I'd be more inclined to sew a badge on something than wear a tee to be honest. Can he do badges? Badges are always nice!

 

[Matt Weir]

I wanted to go for the badge as well but he cant do those sadly , I do like a T though

Definitely count me in for one John

Any natural earth colour. XXL. Logo along the lines of 'BCUK Middlewood Spring 2008'?

 

[Matt Weir]

Can we all get together for a group piccy please? I wanted one for the last meet but didn't get around to it but we will have more daylight this time around

Anyone have a decent camera?

 

[Chris G]

Matt, if you want a group picky then I suggest that we get them done mid afternoon on each of the days that people are there (just so that nobody feels left out, that's all).

On a different note, I know I said about wanting to do 'something' this time, has anyone made a corricle before and do you think a novice could make one in a day (using a plastic sheet) as there's a pond at Middlewood isn't there?

Chris

 

[Matt Weir]

Matt, if you want a group picky then I suggest that we get them done mid afternoon on each of the days that people are there (just so that nobody feels left out, that's all).

On a different note, I know I said about wanting to do 'something' this time, has anyone made a corricle before and do you think a novice could make one in a day (using a plastic sheet) as there's a pond at Middlewood isn't there?

Chris

There is a pond, well I suppose it's more of a lake - or a bloody big pond

I'll find out if were OK to use it again as well as what time we can get there Friday. I have called and left a message but not heard anything back yet.

 

[Chris G]

Right well I walked the 25 yards to the copse of trees behind the house and after 20 minutes had filled a 100 litre armykit bag with standing dead wood/wind fall. When I say fill I mean fill!- ie fill to bursting, lie it down, jump on it, stand it up and start filling it again, when it's full again, stomp on it some more, repeat until full.

I can't decide whether I'm happy or sad about the fact that it took so little time to fill the bag. The houses are built on an old farm, what's left of the farm house being owned by the council. The trees aroud the house obviously aren't managed at all other than chopping them back where they keep the light out of back gardens. So I'm sad that they aren't being managed properly, but then if they were I (we) wouldn't have 100 litres worth of twigs and branches to play fire lighting with at Middlewood!

Chris

 

[Chris G]

Firebeather - how mush £ are we looking at for 3 bags?

Chris

 

[bobstevenson]

Hi there

Will anyone be doing a Hammock and Tarp setup for the meet? I've got my hammock and I'm waiting for my Tarp on order, if it does not arrive on time then I'll be sleeping in a tent but I would still be interested to learn how others do their Hammock & Tarp setup.