Bushcraft Etiquette

[Klenchblaize]

In addition to the removing of rifle bolt prior to plonking yourself in front of campfire and rod-ding dirty barrel, I should have added the switching OFF of ALL mobile phones please. And I don't care if your polyphonic ring tone is that of a “rabbit in distress” cry!

It works by the way.

Cheers

 

[Wayland]

I must say we still throw too much stuff away but I do re-use quite a bit of stuff.

My wqorkshop is full of junk that gets stripped of anything useful before the remains are disposed of. I've just finished bundling an old fence panel that was blown down in the wind. The good wood has been used for all sorts.

The scraps that are left will probably get used for kindling at the next meet I go to.

 

[Zodiak]

The ex-squadies generally work well together and when something needs doing they can get on with it without having to discuss the why's and wherefors, often not even needing to speak

Ex squaddies NOT talk!! Where is that ?

In my experiance ex-squaddies either hate each others guts within 10 minutes or more likely spend the rest of the day talking a foreign language and getting drunk, normally laughing out loud until 3AM, at which point they fall asleep.

"We had this b***end of an AC1 who used to all night, we called him one night in we were getting the sprogs to do dance of the flaming and one....." etc

Most of my ex-Army aquantances are ex Royal Engineers and so handy blokes to have in the woods

 

[spamel]

Most of my ex-Army aquantances are ex Royal Engineers and so handy blokes to have in the woods

Hurrah for the CRE!!!!!

I tell you what, I found my best book from when I did my Combat Engineer course, and there is a picture of a billhook in it! I wa gonna throw it away, but now I'm gonna keep hold of it for when I'm older!

 

[Zodiak]

Hurrah for the CRE!!!!!

The RSME is only 5 miles away and one of my mates (ex REME) is always coming up with the most amazing bits of kit and asking if I know what they are.

A few years back we were making a monkey bridge for a school fete (using a box of his toys) and this huge busy body female starte having a go and said "what DO you think you are doing!!" so he replied trying to get these two trees down to make room for the beer tent.

She went absoluty melt down, it was hilarious but he kept a staright face throughout, and then asked her to get these cars shifted.

 

[Zodiak]

I don't like to hear other people playing loud music either recorded or live, espcially drum'n'bass through a ghetto blaster.

 

[nickg]

Interesting

Three ex RE bushcrafters on one thread

Maybe we should sort out a "ex squaddies only" meet and see if

1) the campsite is immaculate

2) the campsite can be seen from more than 3 feet away

3) the campsite is littered with dead bodies (zodiac post 84)

4) any of us dare fall asleep before 4am

5) any of us actually manage to stay awake after 1 pm (the older I get the better I was etc.)

You know it might be a laugh!

Cheers
Nick

 

[Wayland]

Alternatively we could have a Re-enactors bushcraft meeting and see if it's all authentic.....

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Bicycles should not be used on footpaths unless such use has been approved by the local authority in a traffic regulation order. They may be used on bridleways and on byways open to all traffic (BOATs), but should give way to pedestrians at all times. The only other time that a person may ride a bicycle (or use any vehicle) on a public footpath which has not been designated for use by the local authority, is when he / she is the owner of the land or their agent acting on their orders.

See, I knew 13 years on Traffic Department would come in handy one day!

Not up here in Ecosse . As long as you re 'responsible' you can ride yer bike anywhere. Up Ben Nevis, across The Queens garden (Balmoral Estate) etc etc.

Outdoor Acces Code Feb 2006.

Nick

 

[spamel]

Interesting

Three ex RE bushcrafters on one thread

Maybe we should sort out a "ex squaddies only" meet and see if

1) the campsite is immaculate

2) the campsite can be seen from more than 3 feet away

3) the campsite is littered with dead bodies (zodiac post 84)

4) any of us dare fall asleep before 4am

5) any of us actually manage to stay awake after 1 pm (the older I get the better I was etc.)

You know it might be a laugh!

Cheers
Nick

There does seem to be a lot of Sappers on BCUK!! StotRE obviously, and Stoddy his twin brother I think are both ex Sappers, I know there are a few more kicking about! Pull up a sandbag and swing that lantern!!

 

[Goose]

There does seem to be a lot of Sappers on BCUK!! StotRE obviously, and Stoddy his twin brother I think are both ex Sappers, I know there are a few more kicking about! Pull up a sandbag and swing that lantern!!

 

[Zodiak]

Maybe we should sort out a "ex squaddies only" meet and see if

6) You can start the Dance of the flaming with a bowdrill