Bushmoot Virgin

[Hideaway]

Afternoon,

I've just booked tickets for our first ever Bushmoot and although I'm excited, I could do with some feedback from people that are not newcomers to the moot.

I'll be going with my 7 year old daughter and although I'm used to a night under the stars in a hammock, she's never experienced. For that reason, I think it's sensible I bring a popup two man tent as well as the tarp, that way we can have some free space to cook etc but somewhere she can feel comfortable sleeping at night.

The question is, do I bring the hammock so she if she'll enjoy it or will people start glaring whilst thinking we're taking up too much space?

At the same time, are there any recommendations for "don't forget the...." or should I just treat it as a normal camp?

Thanks,
Abbos

 

[crosslandkelly]

There will be plenty of room to pitch your tent and hammock/s as you like, no one will be annoyed. Just treat it as a normal camp, anything forgotten can be picked up at the Tesco/ Lidl in Bridgend. Enjoy yourselves.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[John Fenna]

Erm...
Down at Dingly Dell us regulars take giant tarps - each - plus our communal tarp - which needs a map and compass to ensure we get from one side to the other - and still folk fail to find us ...
Space is not an issue if you are prepared to voyage a few minutes away from the car park ... the site is seriously HUGE!
If anyone thinks you are taking too much space then it is they who are pitched too close to you

 

[R.Lewis]

We have no less then five tarps and even used a chute as a shelter along with a very large tent. Space is no problem!!! Take the Hammock, she will love it. Our little girl used her own last year and she was only three then! Take the tent as well though, good play zone if nothing else.

See you there!

 

[Ogri the trog]

Not only that but there will be a good number of kids her age running around who are used to the place, just don't worry too much if she ends up in someone elses camp for a meal or two, it becomes quite normal after a few days - I'm sure you'll both have an enjoyable time there.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Countryman]

Not going to be an issue from previous experience. My 3 kids will be Moot in a Hammock first timers and I will have back up tents too.

Don't be afraid to let her run wild with the inevitable pack of kids her own age.


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[Mesquite]

Erm...
Down at Dingly Dell us regulars take giant tarps - each - plus our communal tarp - which needs a map and compass to ensure we get from one side to the other - and still folk fail to find us ...

This is our communal tarp area for Dingly Dell

 

[tom.moran]

I wanna come

 

[Buckshot]

Bring a car full - it wont be a problem...

I must try and make it down to Dingy Dell this year. I keep on saying that but haven't managed so far!

 

[Mesquite]

I must try and make it down to Dingy Dell this year. I keep on saying that but haven't managed so far!

You'd be more than welcome Mark

 

[crosslandkelly]

Woodyfiresticks and my camp last year.

 

[copper_head]

Welcome to the forum

 

[John Fenna]

This is our communal tarp area for Dingly Dell

And you cannot even see our personal pitches ... though they are near
Space... lots of it!

 

[tim_n]

Bring a car full - it wont be a problem...

I must try and make it down to Dingy Dell this year. I keep on saying that but haven't managed so far!

I'm one of those who've failed to find it. I'll be camping a lot closer this year though!

 

[Hideaway]

Wow, lots of replies in such a short space of time, I don't get that on the landy forum

Thanks for all positive notes and the pictures. That tarp is huge! I now feel fully at ease to just pack the car full and just see what she likes and doesn't like.

Thanks all and see you there.

 

[Tadpole]

I took my daughter to the moot when she was 7, and after the first day didn't hardly see her unless she was wanting food. AS for taking up too much space, unless it's the big top you're taking I'm sure you'll find space enough. The Brady bunch find enough space for our nine adults and five kids.

 

[John Fenna]

I'm one of those who've failed to find it. I'll be camping a lot closer this year though!

No - no room, full to capacity, contagious diseases on site, uncontrolled animals of uncertain temper roam loose ... of course be our guest ... but beware - I snore!

 

[Mesquite]

I'm one of those who've failed to find it. I'll be camping a lot closer this year though!

I really don't know why people find it hard to locate Dingly Dell, it's not as if we go out of our way to hide the entrance

 

[tim_n]

I've been looking for a pink tent surrounded by a certain bushcrafter, dressed in pink blowing bubbles with pink fairy wings.

probably where I've gone wrong

 

[Tengu]

Remember I don't like kids