Loch Achray meet 13th -16th October, 2006

[Toddy]

I was aiming to be there on Thursday, but now, on Friday I have to get HWMBLT to hospital for a minor op, and a friend is emigrating to Canada the next week and his going away ceilidh is the Friday night in Hamilton....Fiona might want to come to that one too. Varibo's still in school so I'll pick her up early on the Saturday morning.
I still want to play with my tepee, I meant to cut out and make a new groundsheet before we go, too.
Cheers,
Toddy

 

[MagiKelly]

i want my usual spot though

As do I. Won't be there till Saturday though, probably.

 

[Wayland]

I'd love that spot by the lake I had the first time I was there but I don't know if it's now somebody elses "regular spot" ?

 

[MagiKelly]

I'd love that spot by the lake I had the first time I was there

Ahh, yes "Otter View" or as it has been known at the last meets "Latrine"

I'm sure it will still be free, just have a word with our reservation manager Graham S

 

[Grooveski]

i want my usual spot though

So can we look forward to your "usual" neck height black tarp lines then?

 

[Wayland]

Ahh, yes "Otter View" or as it has been known at the last meets "Latrine"

Is there something I ought to know....

 

[MagiKelly]

So can we look forward to your "usual" neck height black tarp lines then?

He is using cheese wire now as it is lighter to carry

 

[Graham_S]

it's funny you should mention that, i've got a reel of tripwire kicking around somewhere.

anyway, they could be day-glo with flashing lights on them. people would still walk into them. it's a law of nature

 

[Wayland]

It's got more to do with placement than colour, a bit like setting out a trap line.

Bit of a coincidence really. :theyareon

 

[Grooveski]

So I guess the subtle request to leave a path between the beach and the fire that didn't involve garrotting has fallen on deaf ears then?
There'll be even more boats this time therefore even more people trying to get to the beach.

How about pegging the tarp sides down during the day and lifting it again when you crash out?
[Alternatively, go for the dayglo flashing cord and we'll try out this "na-na-na-can't-hear-you" theory.]

 

[Wayland]

My bivvi area is usually lit up like a yule tree at night along with reflective strips on the guys.

I still think it all comes down to how the guys are set out. Do it properly and there does not tend to be a problem.

 

[Grooveski]

Your area's not the problem Wayland.

Look - sorry I spoke, forget it.

Happy thoughts.

 

[wanderinstar]

If there's still any room left and if I can get a lift I would like to come up.

 

[David B]

Hi all
Mike B and I are spending a few days at Loch Lomond before the meet, and hope to arrive at achray on thursday morning.
Being new to this bushcraft lark are all the trees numberd or will there be reserved signs everywhere
Would not want to upset the regulars.
Coming here from SOTP i will be one of the ones tripping over your tarp lines in an attempt to get onto the water
Look forward to meeting you all and learning some new skills

 

[MagiKelly]

If there's still any room left and if I can get a lift I would like to come up.

Not a problem

David, do not worry about picking a spot if you are on a good location we will just cut your hammock lines while you are canoeing

 

[Wayland]

While he is sleeping would be much more fun....

 

[Eric_Methven]

Hi all
Mike B and I are spending a few days at Loch Lomond before the meet, and hope to arrive at achray on thursday morning.
Being new to this bushcraft lark are all the trees numberd or will there be reserved signs everywhere
Would not want to upset the regulars.
Coming here from SOTP i will be one of the ones tripping over your tarp lines in an attempt to get onto the water
Look forward to meeting you all and learning some new skills

Joking aside David, I'll be there Thursday morning and I'll keep you right about who's spot is who's.

Eric

 

[David B]

Not a problem

David, do not worry about picking a spot if you are on a good location we will just cut your hammock lines while you are canoeing

Right then thats settled it I will be staying at ground level inside my tent

 

[warthog1981]

do you think i could get the spot i had last time

 

[MagiKelly]

Right then thats settled it I will be staying at ground level inside my tent

That is even worse than taking someones preferred spot