East Anglia Group! - Archive

[Rhodri]

Myself and Ranger Bob are currently planning a meet for the weekend of the 13th and 14th August and obviously anyone is welcomed to join us

Bu**er. Going on holiday that weekend. Yet another local meet missed. I think that's the third time I haven't made it. One day I'll make it...

 

[Biddlesby]

Becketts is good but have started selling what seem to be manufactored army copies, which are often less rugged. Therefore, try Hoopers as well as Becketts; which is in the centre at Pottergate (map).

Ray Mears - Bushcraft suggests this for the most basic kit:

• Something to carry your outfit in
• Something to sleep under
• Something to sleep in
• Something to sleep o
• Navigational equipment (not really for overnight stay in one location though...)
• Something to cooker over
• Something to cook in
• Something to carry water
• A mug
• Eating utensils
• Food
• Medical kit (no comments Fenlander or Jeromy!...)
• Illumination at knight
• Wash kit
• Possibles to make life more comfortable
• Clothing

And, of course, I'll be there if the meet is confirmed. A little late, maybe, but there none-the-less . Anything before September, really, although I could probably make a weekend meet pretty much anytime. I'll fit my schedule around bushcraft .

 

[Fenlander]

I have booked the site near Bury St. Edmunds again For those who have been there before......we have the whole site to ourselves this time .

Those who have never been to the site before, please PM me for access details.

I will post a list of food items you will need to bring later in the week

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

the whole site that's a bit greedy!

beckets are indeed going the way of the world "cheap and nasty" but you do find the odd bargain, also they sell hennasey hammocks and crusader cups/ cookers in non stick.

hoopers,
make sure you take a look upstairs it's good for a rummage.

also try to ask for discount you may get some money off if you're nice.

 

[Snufkin]

Haven't been posting much of late, sorry. Hard at work and also the lure of my mountainbikes is hard to ignore in summer . I really do want to make a meet up but can't do 13th-14th. Maybe next time .

 

[lord lurcher]

I was really looking forward to meeting you guys this weekend, but unfortunately work has banished me to chelmsford of all places!!! Therefore i'm unable to come! GUTTED! Maybe next time hey, do you meet fairly regularly? Have a wkd time anyway and i hope to meet some of you soon.

 

[Fenlander]

If you wish to take part in the cooking workshop, please bring along some or all of the following:

Medium sized zip-lock bag
a roll of aluminium foil
a couple of eggs
milk/milk powder
salt and pepper
Self-raising flour
porridge oats
a large potato
an orange
an onion
carrot
pepper
garlic bulb
mushrooms
(plus any other vegtables you like)
meat (whatever you prefer)
stock cube/cubes
a banana
bar of chocolate

 

[jem seeley]

Not 'all in one pot' stew again!!

 

[Fenlander]

Not 'all in one pot' stew again!!

Hadn't actually planned to do a stew!

 

[jem seeley]

Hoping to make it to site early Sunday morning.Are you planning to do workshop Sunday as well?

 

[Fenlander]

Hoping to make it to site early Sunday morning.Are you planning to do workshop Sunday as well?

Thought you might like to do one sunday ....bannocks and breads maybe

 

[R-J]

hopefully i'll be there on sunday morning! especially if theres a possibilty of improving my bannock making skills... trust me, i need some help, lol.

 

[Biddlesby]

Just checking out the weather.

Saturday - Light Rain
Sunday - Sunny intervals

 

[Ranger Bob]

Just checking out the weather.

Saturday - Light Rain
Sunday - Sunny intervals

wouldn't have it any other way http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/tomorrow.asp?zipcode=Ip33

are you coming then, Harry?

 

[Biddlesby]

Of course . Goes without saying .

Leaving tommorrow morning - I'm now off to pack and find some of that food.

How many meals is that list designed to create?

 

[Fenlander]

To all those attending the meet....

Once on site, just head for the parachute if we've managed to get it up of course

Harry, I've seen your cooking! You need as much tutoring on cooking methods and recipes as we can provide

 

[Biddlesby]

My cooking gets the job done, thank you very much .