Dartmoor Meetup

[leon-1]

Here's a question for anyone attending the meet.

Does anyone have a large (at least 3 X 4 ft) BBQ grill or similar they can bring.

The chicken wire that was used last time was a great improvisation but I'm sure we can do better.

If not I'll go shopping and see what I can find.

Moduser

Sorry moduser I haven't got anything that will fit the bill. I will do my best to be there when everyone arrives and hopefully start getting some of the firewood required and of course ensure that we get the pitch that we are after.

 

[pumbaa]

Just had a thought is there a cost ?
Going through what kit i need to bring and then trying to find it !!
Then the missus says "Dont forget to take yer wallet "
Like i was going to , there might be a pub near by !!
Pumbaa

 

[leon-1]

The cost for the site is normally £2.50 per night and there are a couple of pubs in Widecombe, although last time we spent most of our time around the camp fire with a tinny or two when we were having a beer.

 

[moduser]

although last time we spent most of our time around the camp fire with a tinny or two

Plus some cider and mead with whiskey. Which reminds me Leon, must make a visit to the gereral store

As far as the grill thing is concerned, if no one responses with a positive ACK by early next week I'll sort something out.

 

[leon-1]

Yes mate it is beginning to feel rather good and the general store is a must as possibly so could be the farm shop.

Well just a couple of weeks to go and I am really looking forward to it

 

[moduser]

Well just a couple of weeks to go and I am really looking forward to it

Likewise.

 

[Womble]

And me.

As far as the grill is concerned, I'll see if i can snaffle a big one one from my Group stores.

 

[leon-1]

Thanks womble

 

[moduser]

Good stuff womble. If you do manage to borrow one can you let me know, that way I won't bother trying to find one.

See you in a couple of weeks

 

[Womble]

I'll try and look one out this evening and let you know.

 

[moduser]

Good man

 

[moduser]

Just a quick reminder that there is a little get together this weekend.

Looking forward to woodsmoke inane chatter

Moduser

 

[pumbaa]

Looking forward to it myself .
Anybody else heading down on the friday ?
Pumbaa

 

[leon-1]

I think that moduser and Wayne may be coming down early, I will be there as well

 

[Womble]

And me. Not sure I'll be able to get any of the spiced cider, but I'll give it a go.

 

[pumbaa]

Just rang the site , and the guy says they are still open . but at the moment it is very wet and windy !
I will bring me waders then
Also , no worries with dogs , as long as they are kept on a lead on site .
cheers
pumbaa

 

[The Joker]

If I can make it any chance of a late entry......please

 

[moduser]

Pete,

Your welcome mate, Oh and congrats on winning the comp :aargh4:

I'll be down on Friday +3 (including Womble)

Wellies it is then.

 

[The Joker]

Pete,

Your welcome mate, Oh and congrats on winning the comp :aargh4:

I'll be down on Friday +3 (including Womble)

Wellies it is then.

I think the wife is going to let me come, time off on good behaviour
Now I dont have a tent, but what about bivi bag under tarp tied from the car

 

[moduser]

Pete,

Just looked at the weather, Thursday/Friday appears to be picking up but still too early to tell for sure.

Bivi bag and tarp will work, you can always crash in the car if the weather gets too bad, not very bushcraft but who cares it's about having a nice trip.

Moduser