Aberdeenshire Meet

[Chance]

Anyone going to the Aberdeen talk in October ?
I'd seen someone mention in in another thread, but can't find the post.

 

[kiltedpict]

Hi Chance.
Me and a couple of mates from work are going. Really looking forward to it. You going?

Stuart

 

[Chance]

Tickets booked.
I'll be the one wearing green.

 

[verloc]

is this for the RM talk on the 14th Oct?

 

[Chance]

Aye.
A perfect opportunity for users of a famous Internet auction site to get their Alan Wood signed. Just before they're sent to jail without passing Go.

 

[verloc]

Aye me and stooboy and another non BCUK mate are going to it - looking forward to it, really looking forward to it.

 

[kiltedpict]

Does anyone know what the talk is about? Not that it matters as I find most of his stuff hugely interesting..

 

[Dingus Magee]

Is this proposed meet to be a full BCUK Aberdeenshire Meet, with folk coming from all over the country, or just a few 'locals' going for a weekend in the woods ?
If it to be a larger meet then I suggest Back o' Bennachie as a good venue, there is ample car parking and mains water there, and the Forestry Commission allow the Scouts to run similar events there. Also it is near to Archaeolink, which would be of interest to folk who are into re-enactment and living history.
Just my 2p worth
Doug.

I've had various D of E expeditions based there; its a good site, now with a 'wild camping' area as well as barbeques...but no mains water; the water in the 'lavvies' is taken straight off of the hill!

 

[Dingus Magee]

Having made a late attempt to catch a midsummer sunrise, I can't recommend Craigshannoch when it's breezy; unless you have a very low profile tent or bivi.
Nice views, though.

Nice cave on Craigshannoch though...admittedly with low headroom lol

 

[Chance]

Nice cave on Craigshannoch though...admittedly with low headroom lol

Absolutely perfect for bivvying; but the kids aren't at that stage yet. Sheltered in the woods below Little Oxen Craig last weekend; couldn't handle another night of flapping.

The idea has always been to catch a midsummer sunrise, but bed has always been too comfortable.

 

[Dingus Magee]

Aye....I know that feeling! I'm full of good intentions, most evenings, to nip out of the house early next morning and shin up Craigshannoch to see the sunrise. Its a pity that the cave is north-facing; had it faced east, you could have watched the sun rise ower Mither Tap fae your bivvy. Maybe see you up there sometime.

 

[stephenmeloche]

Hi guys! here's a good link to LENABO Airfield/Forest:

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/466225

It's a cool place and I go there often...watch out for ticks though, if you're walking your pooches!

Steve

 

[Dingus Magee]

Anyone going to the Aberdeen talk in October ?
I'd seen someone mention in in another thread, but can't find the post.

Which talk is that folks?

 

[pwb]

Which talk is that folks?

Ray Mears did a lecture at the Music Hall Aberdeen last October.

Sadly it looks as though he's not coming north of the border with his lecture tour this year .

http://www.raymears.com/Ray_Mears/Whats_Ray_Upto.cfm

Cheers,

Pete.