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I don't believe it, he should have a big cheesey grin and be floating six inches off the ground after his first friction fire!!!!!
Well done Biddlesby.
Well done Fenlander and Jem............. obviously good teachers.
Was that the set he made on the day?
I quite liked the bearing block he had, being so long it could rest on your front shin as extra support.
Nick P
Well done Biddlesby.
Well done Fenlander and Jem............. obviously good teachers.
Was that the set he made on the day?
I quite liked the bearing block he had, being so long it could rest on your front shin as extra support.
Nick P
I think he may have been a bit embarassed byall the clapping and chearing 
It was the set you gave him, made of that Hazely/Willowy stuff
I liked the idea of a tack in the bearing block to reduce friction by the way
It was the set you gave him, made of that Hazely/Willowy stuff
I liked the idea of a tack in the bearing block to reduce friction by the way
Yes, well done Biddlesby. Sorry I missed you producing that elusive ember. Top marks for persistence. I think Fenlander & I were beginning to flag a bit , after all we were up hours before you re-lighting the fire, boiling water, making tea, cooking breakfast,.........!
Well I'm back from London, finally.
It was a good weekend, and I learnt alot. Many many thanks to Jeromy and Fenlander for all the help and tutoring - specifically the Rabbit and the Bow Drill. It was down to Fenlander that (we) got there in the end, and I shall try it again tommorrow now I know the technique a bit better.
And, I'll help out with the camp chores more next time then.
It was a good weekend, and I learnt alot. Many many thanks to Jeromy and Fenlander for all the help and tutoring - specifically the Rabbit and the Bow Drill. It was down to Fenlander that (we) got there in the end, and I shall try it again tommorrow now I know the technique a bit better.
And, I'll help out with the camp chores more next time then
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Thats better, but your feet are still on the ground!!
Excellent.
So what's the difference between hazel and willow, Fenlander??
"I think Fenlander & I were beginning to flag a bit , after all we were up hours before you re-lighting the fire, boiling water, making tea, cooking breakfast,.........!"
But its so different when your are camping.
Excellent.
So what's the difference between hazel and willow, Fenlander??
"I think Fenlander & I were beginning to flag a bit , after all we were up hours before you re-lighting the fire, boiling water, making tea, cooking breakfast,.........!"
But its so different when your are camping.
hey homeboys, couldnt resist replying to this cos i was actually born in North Walsham!
glad to see you finally got some electricity
glad to see you finally got some electricity
Ruckus said:hey homeboys, couldnt resist replying to this cos i was actually born in North Walsham!
glad to see you finally got some electricity
Hi Ruchus,
If you are ever over this way, you are welcomed to join us around the campfire
Nice work on the friction fire!
Where abouts do you folks meet up in East Anglia? Might come along and join you if it's not too far...
Cheers,
Neil
Where abouts do you folks meet up in East Anglia? Might come along and join you if it's not too far...
Cheers,
Neil
hi guy's sound's like you've been having fun!
i am now back on-line and up for activities, and as a bonus i have passed my driving test so i can even offer lifts from the norwich area, so folk like snuffkin can come also!
anything being planned up at the thetford camp again?
i am now back on-line and up for activities, and as a bonus i have passed my driving test so i can even offer lifts from the norwich area, so folk like snuffkin can come also!
anything being planned up at the thetford camp again?
RAPPLEBY2000 said:
Good to see you back mate!
Keep an eye on the thread, something might be coming up in the next few weeks.
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
The weekend will be rather more laid back than the summer meet , more of a relaxing, socialising weekend, but we are going to run one workshop on "Camp cooking"....this will hopefully include a small hangi oven, a clay oven, wood burning stoves and much more including various recipies
The location is yet to be confirmed, but it will either be near Thetford or Bury St. Edmunds.
Keep watchng for more details
The weekend will be rather more laid back than the summer meet
, more of a relaxing, socialising weekend, but we are going to run one workshop on "Camp cooking"....this will hopefully include a small hangi oven, a clay oven, wood burning stoves and much more including various recipies The location is yet to be confirmed, but it will either be near Thetford or Bury St. Edmunds.
Keep watchng for more details
the thetford meet up sounds good. unfortunatley my weekends are busy up till September time but if something is planned please feel free to give me a shout and i'm new to the area and am looking to meet up.
if anyones interested in meeting up of an evening for a drink or something (keen and eager to meet people here, not desperate, lol) than give me a shout. i'm living at the bottom of ketts hill and can get anywhere around the city but out of towns a problem at the moment.
if anyones interested in meeting up of an evening for a drink or something (keen and eager to meet people here, not desperate, lol) than give me a shout. i'm living at the bottom of ketts hill and can get anywhere around the city but out of towns a problem at the moment.
As a 'newboy' i would seriously jump at the chance to meet some of you guys and benefit from your knowledge! Only thing im unsure of is I dont think i have all the right kit! I will start to get stuff together ( i do have various bits from camping etc) any advice for kit on a budget would be appreciated, thanks
Hopefully some of the guys from around Norwich will respond to this
I know they use Becketts Army Surplus.
All you need to bring is; sleeping bag, something to sleep in/under, something to cook in, food, warm and waterproof clothes.....think thats about it. You can look at other peoples kit for ideas
I know they use Becketts Army Surplus.
All you need to bring is; sleeping bag, something to sleep in/under, something to cook in, food, warm and waterproof clothes.....think thats about it. You can look at other peoples kit for ideas
RJ,
ketts hill you say , nice place, have you checked out mousehold heath yet!
when i've finished this next week i shall be happy to meet up! i live not far from the football ground!
lord lurcher,
what you after? i dare say you probably don't need to spend anything to join us bushcrafting!
ask anyone that goes our kit is constantly changing adapted or chucked, we do not have the "holy grail" of kit, probably the best idea is for your first outing take your camping gear be comfortable, enjoy the weekend, get home and make your self 3 piles:
1 stuff you used constantly and important stuff like first aid.
2 stuff you used sometimes
3 stuff you didn't use or could do without.
there are also "kit lists" people have made in the past i think even i did which you should find on a BushcraftUK thread search but the list i did is way out of date now!
the gear i use is very simular to kit i'd use on the mountain just made of more robust materials,
an important note don't rough it!
ketts hill you say , nice place, have you checked out mousehold heath yet!
when i've finished this next week i shall be happy to meet up! i live not far from the football ground!
lord lurcher,
what you after? i dare say you probably don't need to spend anything to join us bushcrafting!
ask anyone that goes our kit is constantly changing adapted or chucked, we do not have the "holy grail" of kit, probably the best idea is for your first outing take your camping gear be comfortable, enjoy the weekend, get home and make your self 3 piles:
1 stuff you used constantly and important stuff like first aid.
2 stuff you used sometimes
3 stuff you didn't use or could do without.
there are also "kit lists" people have made in the past i think even i did which you should find on a BushcraftUK thread search but the list i did is way out of date now!
the gear i use is very simular to kit i'd use on the mountain just made of more robust materials,
an important note don't rough it!
RAPPLEBY,
yeh i've been out a few times on mousehold - not as many as i could have probably, but hey. it is a good area and a nice change from the german/dutch flatlands!!! i've found a few nice spots for a hammcok or two, a few tipi spots and am getting to know the place. like i say, i'm free for the forseeable future, during the week, so we can meet when youve go a min'. we'll try get lord lurcher along as well, more the merrier!
Lord Lurcher,
hey! kit wise its what your comfy with. i can show you the stuff i've got with me so you can see what you think. as for cost, most of my stuff in quite cheap and works well. youve probably got most of the stuff anyway from camping that i've got for bushin'.
yeh i've been out a few times on mousehold - not as many as i could have probably, but hey. it is a good area and a nice change from the german/dutch flatlands!!! i've found a few nice spots for a hammcok or two, a few tipi spots and am getting to know the place. like i say, i'm free for the forseeable future, during the week, so we can meet when youve go a min'. we'll try get lord lurcher along as well, more the merrier!
Lord Lurcher,
hey! kit wise its what your comfy with. i can show you the stuff i've got with me so you can see what you think. as for cost, most of my stuff in quite cheap and works well. youve probably got most of the stuff anyway from camping that i've got for bushin'.
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