Bushmoot 2007

[JonnyP]

I apologize, I realise I didnt read some of the info on that thread and I forgot to check back, thats my fault. What about the other workshops?

If its the same as last year, all the other courses will be free, apart from if you are using something that cost the instuctor money (like I attended the longbow making course and there was a small charge for the timber used). We had to get to the main meeting hut at 10am and all the days courses were told and we put our names down for which courses we wanted to do....There was more than enough to keep me occupied and I often had a hard decision on what course to do, as I wanted to do them all....
You will love it there and learn lots.....

 

[Matt Weir]

If its the same as last year, all the other courses will be free, apart from if you are using something that cost the instuctor money (like I attended the longbow making course and there was a small charge for the timber used). We had to get to the main meeting hut at 10am and all the days courses were told and we put our names down for which courses we wanted to do....There was more than enough to keep me occupied and I often had a hard decision on what course to do, as I wanted to do them all....
You will love it there and learn lots.....

If anyone is running a longbow course this year then please let me know. I'd love to do that!

(Just please try not to clash with Longstriders sharpening course )

 

[giancarlo]

One thing i was wondering about is since you Guys are having a lot of rain over there.. places getting flooded etc.
What's the Summer moot site going to be like if this keeps up?
Will we need wellies and waders or will we be safe?
:theyareon

 

[chas brookes]

Hi
as the Bushmoot site is on the edge of some rather large sand dunes drainage on site is not a problem, this was demonstrated last year when we had some really heavy rain, it had drained away almost before it stopped. The only problem might be getting to Wales if roads in the area are flooded. I am keeping my fingers crossed that after almost four weeks of wet weather it will be dry by then.

 

[Wolfie]

Its been pretty dry here in spite of the heavy rain everywhere else. I live 5 miles from the site and we've had 94mm of rain in the last month. The site is very well drained being on sand

 

[Nightwalker]

Yeah I was a bit concerned about that too, we've had rain constantly down here in Cornwall for about three weeks. Good to hear the site is well drained and we've got like three weeks yet for the real summer to kick in

 

[Nightwalker]

I know the the Meet is self-cateering etc. but are there any one'off group meals? I just thought it would be nice to maybe to have a large group meal where people could get involved in different aspects of it. For example im thinking of something like a full hog-roast in a drum, with a tray of cider below to catch all the goodness for gravy Anyhow before I get to excited at the thought of that meal, is this feasible? Even if 30 put in £3 each to make £90 roughly to cover the hog etc. Having said that I dont know what a meet is like really, never been, how many people are there that attend the summer bushmoot (roughly)? is it like 50 or more like 350?

 

[dommyracer]

I believe there was a hangi done last year, is this planned for this year?

 

[Graham_S]

Well, I've paid up now.
anyone else going from Scotland?

 

[Nightwalker]

I'd love to see a Hāngi done at the Bushmoot, I've never seen one in person before, it'd be great to participate and it is a good idea because people can still supply their own food for it.

 

[Nightwalker]

Next question; I love the Harmonica or as my father calls it "tin sandwich" being played around the fire! I dont play any instrument, I was wondering if anyone would be bringing their 'tin sandwich' to play around the campfire at the Moot? If so, I'll give'e a nudge and remind you to pack it!

 

[sandspec]

Just a quick query about the weather situation with floods etc. Is this likely to affect the site, or access to it ? Do we need to bring canoes just in case

 

[Nightwalker]

Just a quick query about the weather situation with floods etc. Is this likely to affect the site, or access to it ? Do we need to bring canoes just in case

From what I've heard (its been discussed) the site is very well drained apparently. As for getting there that depends on entirely where your coming from/your route. Im coming from Cornwall so should be able to miss all the flooding by taking the bridge over to Wales from within Bristol, I think all is well there.

 

[Cap'n Badger]

I've got a 'tin sarnie' t' bring fer ye mate.........find the 'Naughty corner' (tm).....an' ye can play t' yer hearts content....but don't bring any whistles!

 

[Nightwalker]

I've got a 'tin sarnie' t' bring fer ye mate.........find the 'Naughty corner' (tm).....an' ye can play t' yer hearts content....but don't bring any whistles!

Sweet! I just bought my first harmonica online last night im not a musical person at all, but im gona try hard to learn. Would be great to pickup a few tips @ the moot. hopefully I'll get my (10 hole, A major, diatonic) harmonic before I have to leave for the moot, and dont worry I'll try not to bother people with god-awful noises.

 

[nigelp]

From what I've heard (its been discussed) the site is very well drained apparently. As for getting there that depends on entirely where your coming from/your route. Im coming from Cornwall so should be able to miss all the flooding by taking the bridge over to Wales from within Bristol, I think all is well there.

Good move I am coming up from the south and looks like I will have to pay the toll this time round to avoid the Gloucester Lake!!

Good travel information here

And here

Nigel

 

[Tengu]

Your making me depressed already.....

 

[queeg9000]

Hello all, just a little heads up to everyone heading down the M4 to the moot, after the Severn bridge, (the new one or old) at junction 23, there is nearly always a camera tax van on the bridge, so be wary. Also after junction 29 (which bears off onto the A48) there are road works for a widening scheme, this is 50MPH and there are two cameras, one on a downhill stretch about 200 yards after the 50 zone starts, then another just tucked away under a bridge about 2 miles on!
After that, at junction 32 or 33 (not certain exactly) there's another prime spot for a tax van!!!

please be cautious, if there's money to be made, they'll be there!

Not trying to scare anyone, I'm looking forward ot the moot, and meeting some good people again, just don't want any of you getting taxed unnecessarily!

 

[dommyracer]

So in other words, don't break the law by going over the speed limit and you won't have to pay a fine.

I hate this Big Brother society though, I was busy trying to murder someone the other day and had to stop because of all these damn cameras about the place. It's Political Correctness gone mad, you couldn't make it up.

 

[Graham_S]

there looks like there is going to be a rail strike on friday.
bloody unions
I'm having a little trouble sorting out a train to get me down to the Moot. I'm not keen on driving due to the long distance and the amount it's going to cost me in petrol