Good-bye basecamp insanely pic heavy

[Ecoman]

Phew! Glad nobody was under that lot when it came down. Sorry to see you lose your camp it looked a wonderful site.

John, I know it has already been offered but if there is anything that you need then post it up here and I will see what kit I have lying around.

 

[Ecoman]

Incidentally, I may have a parachute kicking around at my lock up if you need one to set up a new camp?

 

[John Fenna]

I am already negotiating a new site - which will also be of benefit to people with learning and other difficulties at the place I just started a new job
And it is closer to my home

 

[CLEM]

That's a real bugger that is mate!

 

[TurboGirl]

I am already negotiating a new site - which will also be of benefit to people with learning and other difficulties at the place I just started a new job
And it is closer to my home

Now THATS the type of spirit that abounds in this place and why bushcrafters are just absolutely TOP. John. You are an inspiration, my lovely

 

[petrochemicals]

pack animal john ?

www.cardiganshires.co.uk/

couple or 4 of these, fun day out, I'll come and help you. Commiserations but noted wisdom from the Cloiston thread on your desision to stay safe. Some others should be so wise.

 

[John Fenna]

pack animal john ?

www.cardiganshires.co.uk/

couple or 4 of these, fun day out, I'll come and help you. Commiserations but noted wisdom from the Cloiston thread on your desision to stay safe. Some others should be so wise.

"Couple or 4 HUNDRED ...maybe
Those beasties are quite close to me really ... and beautiful

 

[petrochemicals]

"couple or 4 hundred ...maybe
those beasties are quite close to me really ... And beautiful

i know where you live !

 

[Elen Sentier]

OMG !!! That's dreadful, John. So glad you weren't in it when it happened though. Such a shame, do you have somewhere else to go?

 

[Elen Sentier]

It's an archaeological time capsule for the future. In generations to come this camp will be discovered and many papers written of the wild 21st century woodman who built it - adding to the legend!

+1 to that

 

[Elen Sentier]

I am already negotiating a new site - which will also be of benefit to people with learning and other difficulties at the place I just started a new job
And it is closer to my home

That's grand to hear . The very best with it and if I've got any surplus stuff that's useful you shall have it.

 

[HillBill]

Really sorry to hear that John, it looks a right mess

 

[MT606]

coor blimey! looks like trolls have been having a right old barney! glad no one was in it at the time....is it on a very exposed location ?

 

[John Fenna]

coor blimey! looks like trolls have been having a right old barney! glad no one was in it at the time....is it on a very exposed location ?

Suprisingly enough it is not in an exposed place - it is right in a valley but this season the winds have funnelled down it more than usual
I am working on a new site but I do have a small patch of woods I can use for small groups/meets and solo outings.
I was out on Friday night in my small woods trying out my reproofed DIY canvas tarp and despite some fierce showers I stayed nice and dry
The trees that are horizontal fell in the "Great Storm" 30 odd years ago - there are newly fallen ones in this wood as well but not near the bit I use

 

[John Fenna]

Many thanks to all who have offered their sympathy and replacement kit - it is very generous of you all.
Special thanks to Ecoman who sold me a chute ... but then told me to give the money to charity!
I will be giving the dosh to Clynfyw Care Farm http://www.clynfyw.co.uk/learning.htm - where I have just started working.
I plan (amongst other things) to rebuild (with the help of friends) their "woodland camp" to replace my trashed basecamp.
The chute will be a part of that camp
This site has some of the nicest, most generous, wonderful folk I know of as members
No wonder I love this place!
Thank you all

 

[treadlightly]

Every cloud.......

 

[Dunx]

F#£k.... Just came on after a bit of a net break..... Cant believe how the site took it. Thought it would of been relatively ok.

If youd like a hand foraging for the kit or help at all, just let me know mate. Look forward to seeing the new site and helping build it up

 

[crosslandkelly]

Glad to see the chair survived John.

 

[Adze]

Blimey that's a sorry state. Hope you get sorted soon John.

 

[John Fenna]

F#£k.... Just came on after a bit of a net break..... Cant believe how the site took it. Thought it would of been relatively ok.

If youd like a hand foraging for the kit or help at all, just let me know mate. Look forward to seeing the new site and helping build it up

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