Britton Wood, Friday the 21st-23rd March Pic Heavy

[Big Si]

The Derbyshire Bush crafters meet at Britton woods! You will have to bear with me as this is the first proper report I've done. The meet started for me on Friday at about 3.00 pm. The sun was shining and all was well with the world. This has been my first week end away from home for ages!

Spring has definitely started to happen and even in the late winter sunshine the plants seemed to be starting to come out to enjoy the new season. Winter still lingered a little this was plainly evident in the wind fall trees left every where by the winter storms. It looks like there will be lots of work to be done this year!

I arrived at the camp site to find Matt with the fire going and the canvas shelter up, plenty of wood already in the log pile and the kettle already on!

Time to get my Bivvy up before dark and get ready for the night!

So we spent the rest of the night around the camp fire. "Drinking strong ale and telling tall tales"

Saturday morning it was up with the sun and out with the toys. I'd brought lots of kit that I wanted to spend some time evaluating.

I really need one of these in my life though!

Then on to breakfast! You just can't beet home made instant porridge and a cup of tea.................

or couscous (For breakfast )

All made better eaten next to a roaring fire!

More toy time.

As they say in the trade folks "that's all now" TBC..............................

 

[Clouston98]

Great report mate!

 

[crosslandkelly]

Great pics, looks a nice spot too.

 

[Mesquite]

Looks like a great place to meet up, thanks for sharing

 

[Andy T]

Looks like you all had a great time, thanks for posting.............pm sent Si.

 

[Big Si]

During the middle of the afternoon, Chris arrived. Bringing with him his Christmas present, a griddle, he wanted to get some practice in with it and who where we to say No.

Chris did a splendid job and he can come and visit any time (So long as he brings his griddle)

During Chris's cooking Phil and Jamie arrived to set up and stop the night, so in between scoffing bacon and sos sarnies they set up there gear.

And of course when some one puts up there shelter it always rains, or even hails in Phils case

But as usual after a few minutes the sun came out again, the sun always shines in Britton woods.

In between the showers more kit was evaluated (or is it toys played with? I just can't tell)

The next morning Phil and Jamie were up early as the camp had been a stopping of point for them, they were on there way to spend the rest of the day walking on the moors.

After this Matt and I woke up/got up, cleared up and packed up.

Another restful weekend in the forest. See you all next time!

Si

 

[Albus Culter]

Very nice. I so need to get my butt up there!

 

[Big Si]

Very nice. I so need to get my butt up there!

Any time matey, it would be good to put a face to a name!

Si

 

[Mick721]

Nice report. Looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks. For sharing.

 

[GordonM]

Thanks for sharing he pictures of the meet! That is a cool wood gas stove.

 

[MartinK9]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[ADz-1983]

Thanks for sharing

I think I'll try and make your next meet if nothing clashes

 

[Big Si]

Thanks for sharing

I think I'll try and make your next meet if nothing clashes

Your welcome matey, dates for the next one will be up soon!
Si

 

[redandshane]

Nice base camp set up thanks for sharing

 

[MattF]

Next meet date posted

 

[Big Stu 12]

Looks like a nice meet , thanks for sharring

 

[Big Si]

The dates for this month are now up people! Get your name down soon!
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/group.php?discussionid=518&do=discuss

Si

 

[Big Si]

Time for the next meet is approaching chaps and chapesses get you names down!

Si