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Come along to the amazing Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
Hi guys, had a nice time down the woods as per normal Bushcrafter I took far too much kit,
I'll just add text to the pictures Kev has posted above:
top left photo:Andy.C (sitting) under his home made bed sheet tarp, myself (standing), Kev took the pictures.
Top Right: Fox tracks Certainly lots of evidence of wild animals, as well as other creatures and though we didn't see them we also heard Pheseants, Deer and Owls and Woodpeckers.
Middle photo: photo of the camp, Andy's huge DDtarp (left) Kevs Quad and fireplace in the middle, my tarp you can't quite see but is low down (to the right), the sandy one was quick job to keep the rain off kit.
Bottom photo: The camp fire, a seemingly unending supply of firewood provided by "Doris" most of it ash, so easy to light too. Kevs cooking ironwork on show, in the foreground, my 1st attempt at a basic rocket stove, there were a few discarded bricks and I thought why not, with the metal plate (on the ground) i used it as a lid and cooked on it, well worth the effort!
Heres another view of the camp, before Kev arrived, my tarp in the foreground (I was on a rollmat this time):
and My rocketstove lit and working well: I tried to fill gaps between the bricks with dirt, it was only a quick job but seemed to work well, the sticks are just to hold it in place.
I didn't get a decent photo of Andy's walking stick/grill/ember poker & blower, a very clever idea, I'm going to try to copy!
Oh BTW I slipped in the ditch this time on the way out, but I only got a wet boot!
Though it was a bit cold, and a bit windy, and a bit wet, we had the right kit...(i.e. warm/waterproof).
It was a nice place to camp, just far enough from the locals to be wild, and close enough to get help if you needed it!
You can see from the photos, there is loads of choice for tarp/hammock hanging trees, I'll definitely be going to the site again...with a smaller bag
I'll just add text to the pictures Kev has posted above:
top left photo:Andy.C (sitting) under his home made bed sheet tarp, myself (standing), Kev took the pictures.
Top Right: Fox tracks Certainly lots of evidence of wild animals, as well as other creatures and though we didn't see them we also heard Pheseants, Deer and Owls and Woodpeckers.
Middle photo: photo of the camp, Andy's huge DDtarp (left) Kevs Quad and fireplace in the middle, my tarp you can't quite see but is low down (to the right), the sandy one was quick job to keep the rain off kit.
Bottom photo: The camp fire, a seemingly unending supply of firewood provided by "Doris" most of it ash, so easy to light too. Kevs cooking ironwork on show, in the foreground, my 1st attempt at a basic rocket stove, there were a few discarded bricks and I thought why not, with the metal plate (on the ground) i used it as a lid and cooked on it, well worth the effort!
Heres another view of the camp, before Kev arrived, my tarp in the foreground (I was on a rollmat this time):
and My rocketstove lit and working well: I tried to fill gaps between the bricks with dirt, it was only a quick job but seemed to work well, the sticks are just to hold it in place.
I didn't get a decent photo of Andy's walking stick/grill/ember poker & blower, a very clever idea, I'm going to try to copy!
Oh BTW I slipped in the ditch this time on the way out, but I only got a wet boot!
Though it was a bit cold, and a bit windy, and a bit wet, we had the right kit...(i.e. warm/waterproof).
It was a nice place to camp, just far enough from the locals to be wild, and close enough to get help if you needed it!
You can see from the photos, there is loads of choice for tarp/hammock hanging trees, I'll definitely be going to the site again...with a smaller bag
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Yes please, depending on dates of course, got a hammock coming in the group buy that'll need trying out
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Hi Kev,
hows tricks? I'd definitely be interested in a day out in the woods. My little boy wants to get some woods time too. although his idea of camping is watching me set the tent up, sitting outside until it's dark then going indoors to bed
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I'd be happy just for a daytime meet up, my back is still playing up so not sure sleeping out is a good idea, but would love to meet up.
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
nobody interested this weekend...it is fathers day Sunday remember?
I've got the all clear with my throat and as soon as the meds start again. should be able to get out and about again
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
oooo looks like I have logged back in just at the right time 
could do with a day out in the woods
could do with a day out in the woods
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Hi everyone, Still not been out. 
..its being a brugger getting over the surgery...
....always so tired after a little effort..
...hopefully when it gets warmer 
In case I forget next week
Nappy Xmas
..its being a brugger getting over the surgery.......always so tired after a little effort.....hopefully when it gets warmer In case I forget next week
Nappy Xmas
Wishing you a speedy recovery Kev. Looking forward to getting out in the new year - it's been far too long!
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
def...been messed up for over a year. Normal places for me.....want to come this way? Away next week but free after that if you've got any dates in mind?
