Kent meetup

[Quixoticgeek]

Any Kent types fancy a bushcraft meetup in February? Maybe the Blean Woods or Kings wood?

J

 

[Ed Edwards]

I'll try my best. I live in Oxford, but moving to Bexleyheath soon so need to start easing myself in.


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[Neil6703]

I'm up for it if you wouldn't mind a newbie tagging along.

 

[Red squirrel]

count me in

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Well, I've now had expressions of interest from 5 people. Which is about enough to make this worth giving it a go. Have picked out some locations on the map, will scout a couple of them out in due course, and then pick a date...

J

 

[crushthesystem]

I'd be interested in a meet up.

 

[Red squirrel]

personally i prefer Blean to Kings as the latter is a bit too managed in terms of tree variety imo but wherever really. i found what looked like a seasoned spot not far from the hicks forstal road car park when i was up Blean last, maybe not the most stealthy as it was quite close to one of the 'off the beaten path' side trails but did have plenty of space for slinging hammocks and nice level ground for tents etc though. im popping down to the woods this weekend so ill have a look around.

 

[crushthesystem]

I don't know if you guys know each other already or not but would anybody be interested in a pint and a meet up at some point before heading out to the woods?

Steve.

 

[Red squirrel]

I haven't met anyone on here yet. A pint sounds good, plus I'm sure we're all lovely people but probably a good idea before spending a night in the woods with complete strangers ;-)

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Eminently sensible. I am happy to organise a pub meet. Which day of the week would be preferable ?

J

 

[crushthesystem]

I can pretty much juggle any day. I agree red, I can also imagine some odd situations arising from just approaching random strangers in a secluded car park and asking them if they're ready for a night in the woods

Steve.

 

[Red squirrel]

I work random shifts & have random days and times off, If someone suggests a day/time can go from there. What is easier for others? What would be the most central town/pub for all of us? I'm in Broadstairs and don't mind travelling a few miles

 

[crushthesystem]

Well I'm in Maidstone so it depends on where the others are. Am happy to meet in the middle wherever that may be, at the moment I suppose it's around Canterbury somewhere?

 

[Red squirrel]

I can pretty much juggle any day. I agree red, I can also imagine some odd situations arising from just approaching random strangers in a secluded car park and asking them if they're ready for a night in the woods

Steve.

Haha yea when you put it like that it makes even more sense to meet first. more than likely the car park we would of picked would end up being one with people hanging about for a night of dodgy goings on too! Well at least they'd get more than they bargained for with a bunch of well armed bushcrafters lol

 

[Red squirrel]

Well don't know bout others but Canterbury is good for me, has some decent pubs too where's everyone else based?
Kris

 

[Quixoticgeek]

How does Monday 17th at the Ye Old Beverley, in Canterbury. You can park easily enough, yet it's not likely to be full of tourists or students.

Thoughts?

J

 

[crushthesystem]

Sounds all right to me, what kind of time were you thinking if others can make it?

 

[Quixoticgeek]

How does 1930 sound? Not too early that people can't get there after work, Not to late that we can't get home at a sensible time.

J

 

[Red squirrel]

Should be ok for me too, I won't know for def til my new Rota comes out in the next few days as I work mid month to mid month but I'll see if i can request that evening off

 

[crushthesystem]

Definitely sounds like a plan to me.