Dartmoor Meetup - Archive

[arctic hobo]

You say tents, Matt, will there be any space for a Hennessy? Don't have a tent

 

[Lithril]

You could always try pitching it over the river, just make sure you don't wake up half asleep. To be quite honest I can't remember, if all else fails I'm sure we can rig up something with a couple sticks and a tarp in true bushcraft style.

 

[leon-1]

There is a woodland and footpath running out of the southern end of the feilds, where we were gathering firewood last year, that I am sure you could use.

The other option is share a tent with someone

 

[arctic hobo]

Thanks guys

 

[moduser]

I'll be travelling down on Saturday Morning (fairly early start - hope to be there for between 9-9:30).

If anyone needs transport there and back and are near Farnborough, Hants, drop me a PM.

It looks like my son won't be coming so I can fit an 2-3 people and kit.

 

[Womble]

If I wasn't already giving 3 people a lift...

 

[moduser]

John,

If I get no takers I'm happy to split your load (for comforts sake)?

David

 

[Womble]

Thanks for the offer, but we're going down (via Reading) on Friday morning rather than Saturday.

 

[moduser]

Cool. Not a bad idea actually.

I wonder if I can get some time off work. I'll have to investigate that.

Obviously if I change my plans I'll post incase people may prefer a lift on Friday

 

[moduser]

Also, does anyone know if it's worth bringing a bow with me?

I assume that as it's a public campsite there maybe restictions on what can/cannot be done.

 

[leon-1]

Unless it is a firebow probably not, as far as I am aware, there is nowhere to pratice the William Tell skills for quite a way .

The closest place and I am not definite on this may be The River Dart Adventure Park and there are no gaurentees on that.

I'll see if we can find somewhere for the next time we meet, but don't expect too much on the Moor as most of it is national trust or nature conservation ground

 

[moduser]

Thanks for the reply.

I expected as much and being a responsible archer (if not in every other aspect of life ) I thought I'd ask.

 

[moduser]

I've decided to go down on Friday.

Offer of a lift is still there so if your in my area just pm me.

 

[Lithril]

I'm not going to be able take Chris (Arctic Hobo) as we're going to be stuck with the fiesta, would you be able to pick him up on the way through, lives near Sidmouth if you're going that way?

 

[moduser]

That shouldn't be a problem. Normally I'd come down through Exeter and so only a minor detour.

Chris (Artic Hobo) drop me a PM and I'll give you my work phone number etc .

 

[arctic hobo]

No problem

 

[leon-1]

Well with days to do how many of us are there going to be and if the weather stays like it has been recently, swimming in the Dart is looking like a real possibility

 

[Lithril]

mmmmmmmm swimming, we'll definately be there, probably won't be down till the evening as Sam can't get the day off... oh well gives me more time to find out just how much kit can be fitted into a fiesta.......

 

[arctic hobo]

We'll be there about 10 30 I guess. What money will I be needing?

 

[Bushpig]

Hey all, im new to these forums and live within a stones throw of dartmoor! Is anybody welcome to this meet or is it more for folk that have been regular here for sometime ? (Am I welcome basically lol ! )

I was actually on the hunt for a campsite which allows open fires on dartmoor so I know one now..shall have to get the map out and pin point it! Anyway, i'm unsure if I can make it, but first let me know if im welcome!? If so it would be grand to meet up with some like minded souls


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