Ireland meet up

[Simo]

Is the meet up still going ahead on Friday????I really hope it is.

 

[sodajoe]

Sure is.

 

[gaz_miggy]

hey this isnt realy a meet thing but im coming over to belfast on wednesday on a tall ship called zebu to the festival so if ur in that area feel free to come to the ship and just ask for me GAZ

 

[sodajoe]

Well after months of planning we've finally had the first Ireland meet-up. Tnaks to Anthonio, Peter, Brian and the Doc for a great weekend.
I had a great time and managed to make my first hoko knife despite the Doc throwing the handles into the fire.
Both and Anthonio and the Doc managed to construct this very complicated but impressive looking fire spindle but the drill boke at the critical moment.

Thanks again to Anthonio for the use of his fantastic yurt, the site and help with the hammock and flintknapping pointers. :You_Rock_

Brian, let us know how you get on with the amadou.
Peter, I'll be in touch for the strides and canoe trip.
The lamb chop was delicious Doc. You're a whiz on the barbeque. Bring a banoffee cake next time if you can.

And last but not least, thanks to Tony for his help and encouragement. :You_Rock_

 

[Brian]

SJ,

It was nice to meet a couple of new faces and have a chat, I haven't been out for a while. Thanks for the amadou, flint and tinder, very generous of you. All I need now is some charcoal for my amadou. How did the Kuksa turn out or is it a work in progress?
Thanks to you for getting it organised and Anthonio for the all his help as well, I was just sorry I couldn't stay any longer
I will get to use my hammock some time soon hopefully

Brian

 

[sodajoe]

Yeah, it was great to put faces to names, Brian.

As for the Kuksa, still very much work in progress although I did manage to put a fairly large hole in it. I have come away with loads of othr projects that I want to get stuck into as well including making my own sling.

 

[peterkm]

HI guys,
It was really good to meet up at the weekend and put faces to names. I look forward to meeting up again. Sodajoe, the next time we meet remind me to show you how to make a really quick but functional sling. I was actually thinking about it at the weekend but forgot - great minds think alike (mine just turned off!!).
For those who didn't make it, the craic was excellent and hopefully we can repeat this again.

Thanks again to Anthonio for facilitating the meet up.
Peter

 

[sodajoe]

That would be great Peter, I got a crack at Anthonio's sling and I thought it was great fun.

As for another meet-up, well, name the time and the place and I'll be there and I hope those who didn't make it can find there way to the next one. The more the merrier.

 

[Raptor]

Hi Folks,
I just found this BCUK website, Massive !!.
Didn't know anything about the meet until today. Needless to say I would be very interested in any future plans for a meet.
How did it go in Castlewellan.

 

[Feygan]

Just found the thread, good to see fun was had by all. Did anyone get any photos? and any idea on when another one might happen?

 

[sodajoe]

No pix unfortunately and as for a new meet-up I'm game if anyone else is.

 

[Feygan]

Id love to, ive been over here about a year now (from south england before) and I can never find anywhere to go yet, so it would be great to hook up with some folks, pick some brains and learn some local land.

 

[sodajoe]

Well if we can get enough interested parties then it shouldn't be a problem to get another meet-up off the ground.

 

[Feygan]

Well if we can get enough interested parties then it shouldn't be a problem to get another meet-up off the ground.

Ok well I for one definitly interested, maybe worth you starting another thread so folk would see its a new meet?

 

[loz.]

Well if we can get enough interested parties then it shouldn't be a problem to get another meet-up off the ground.

HI GUys,

I posted similar a while back - would love to take part in a meet up if possible.

 

[peterkm]

It's been a while since I've been on the site. Hi Sodajoe and Brian. I'd be up for another meeting. Just let me know when and where!
PKM

 

[sodajoe]

It's been a while since I've been on the site. Hi Sodajoe and Brian. I'd be up for another meeting. Just let me know when and where!
PKM

Haven't been on the site in a while either, but good to hear from you Peter. Looks as if there more interest in a meeting. How about February/March time or is that too cold for folks?

 

[lyttlegough]

Just joined and would love to meet other like-minded people. Having a meet of some kind would be great. Can anyone actually make an ember with a fire-bow ?

 

[Jodie]

I can't (not tried yet) but I'm certainly going to give it a go soon.
See the Firecraft threads: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/forumdisplay.php?f=31

Welcome

 

[sodajoe]

Just joined and would love to meet other like-minded people. Having a meet of some kind would be great. Can anyone actually make an ember with a fire-bow ?

Welcome aboard lyttlegough, sure it's not so difficult when you know how. Just takes a bit of graft and determination to get it started.