Cambridgeshire
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Come along to the amazing Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Please amend the list below as appropriate!
Attending:
- WolfCrafter (Steve)
- Elel28 (Lee) Saturday only this time
- jacko1066 (Steve)
- bmartin1uk (Ben)
- rickyamos
- Peter_gent
- Whittler Kev (supposed to be at a Harley Rally
- looking like I'll be there 240volt reliant) - L8starter
Cant Make It This Time:
Looking like there will be a few of us this time
Steve, what area will we be using?
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=52.574603,-0.239334
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=52.574603,-0.239334
A week tomorrow and we will be there has anyone got anything exciting planned to do?
Personally I will be keeping things simple as I'm only there for the day
has anyone got anything exciting planned to do?Personally I will be keeping things simple as I'm only there for the day
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Need to get advice from you on Cobb cooking.
My Cobb's still not cooking properly. I think it may be not getting the coals alight correctly...not sure
My Cobb's still not cooking properly. I think it may be not getting the coals alight correctly...not sure
just recovering from the moot and trying to clean/dry everything.....
im still planning to join you, know nothing about building cobb ovens which i waht i assume to you are referring to and would love to learn. sharpening is an area i have as yet to get to grips with but buying a sharpening system would be a good beginning!!
having experienced very different terrain and equipment needs at the norfolk meet and the moot could someone let me know what i might expect: space, water and facility wise? and also a location?
i am now the tentative owner of a hammock, bought new, but seconds at the moot, just need to waterproof the tarp seams and ill be away
im still planning to join you, know nothing about building cobb ovens which i waht i assume to you are referring to and would love to learn. sharpening is an area i have as yet to get to grips with but buying a sharpening system would be a good beginning!!
having experienced very different terrain and equipment needs at the norfolk meet and the moot could someone let me know what i might expect: space, water and facility wise? and also a location?
i am now the tentative owner of a hammock, bought new, but seconds at the moot, just need to waterproof the tarp seams and ill be away
Need to get advice from you on Cobb cooking.
My Cobb's still not cooking properly. I think it may be not getting the coals alight correctly...not sure
No problem Kev, you bringing yours then? what coals are you using?? I first tried mine out with some Tesco briquettes, as thats what we had to hand, seemed to take a age to cook a couple of burgers! Having since bought some Austrailian Heat Beads, have found they work so much better. Apparently Webber also make a brand of heat beads and should be easier to get hold of.
The real knack is to make sure the coals are nice and hot (almost all grey on top) before putting your cooking plate on top, then place the lid on to heat up the cooking space before putting your food on.
If you'd like, I can fetch a few heat beads along for you to 'play' with
wasn't planning on bringing my cobb this time though.
Hopefully this link to the sites website, will answer a few of your questions regarding terrain and location. There is also access to proper flushing toilets, running hot water and showers, as well as plenty of drinking water.
If you need anything specific answering, then just ask away, and I'm sure that one or other of us will be able to answer
cheers, thanks eel, i wasnt expecting a proper site so am pleased i asked
all the pictures of the camping areas show tents, are these the main camping areas, will we be in trees so hammocks ok? i have a tent as well so not a problem, just need to know.
how much do we expect to pay each?
the site talks about fires and wood piles, is there plenty or do we need to bring some in?
thanks
all the pictures of the camping areas show tents, are these the main camping areas, will we be in trees so hammocks ok? i have a tent as well so not a problem, just need to know.
how much do we expect to pay each?
the site talks about fires and wood piles, is there plenty or do we need to bring some in?
thanks
Plenty of trees around to hang a hammock from, would guess the abundance of tents on the photos would be due to tents being more 'common'?
Site fee is £6 for overnight, or £3 for a day.
The wood pile can be a bit hit and miss as to what is there. However, we have always found enough wood to keep a fire burning all weekend. Saying that, if you, or anyone else for that matter, wants to bring a few logs along then please feel free
Site fee is £6 for overnight, or £3 for a day.
The wood pile can be a bit hit and miss as to what is there. However, we have always found enough wood to keep a fire burning all weekend. Saying that, if you, or anyone else for that matter, wants to bring a few logs along then please feel free
I have acquired an old small axe today, which is in need of a little TLC including a new handle. Will be bringing along next week to hopefully get some advice
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Just back from a British Blades meet.
Got some oak shavings and some 3/4" v 12" oak pegs to play with next week
Got some oak shavings and some 3/4" v 12" oak pegs to play with next week
hmm.... im intrigued kev, what might one do with oak pegs? i bought myself rather a nice carving axe at the moot that ill bring along with some wood to have a play with
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Whistles, pen's, face carving, gypsy flowers....loads of whittling ideas. If not.....kindling
Lol, wonder what to the ratio is of nicely carved items to kindling??
im in for trying anything but was wondering about the economies of buying pegs to carve up??
eel, we cannot do without fire so get double the pleasure of the carving and the lighting... tee hee
anyway who said anything about nicely carved, if you saw my spork i last made when i saw kev, youd probably laugh but i was exteremely proud!!
eel, we cannot do without fire so get double the pleasure of the carving and the lighting... tee hee
anyway who said anything about nicely carved, if you saw my spork i last made when i saw kev, youd probably laugh but i was exteremely proud!!
LOL I know exactly what you mean there
not being too 'arty' myself, but happy to give it a go, and probably most of mine would have ended up on the fire if done by a more experienced person, ok they don't look pretty, but are functional and just like you, I am proud of them 
Steve,
Can't make any promises, but if I can, I would like to share the evening with you.
Crowe
Can't make any promises, but if I can, I would like to share the evening with you.
Crowe
Please amend the list below as appropriate!
Attending:
- WolfCrafter (Steve)
- Elel28 (Lee) Saturday only this time
- jacko1066 (Steve)
- bmartin1uk (Ben)
- rickyamos
- Peter_gent
- Whittler Kev (supposed to be at a Harley Rally- looking like I'll be there 240volt reliant)
- L8starter
- Crowe
Cant Make It This Time:
