Loch Tay meet up

[stuart f]

Hi folks,just wondered do we know how many people are going to this meet?

Would it be worth starting a list?

 

[Grooveski]

Sounds like a busy weekend!

Looks like a big list but if you ran around like a blue-arsed fly you'd probably catch it all .

It's impossible to guess what you'll end up seeing or doing and don't worry if there's a bunch of folk in a cluster doing something and you miss it because you're off doing something else. Someone else may be doing it later and you can catch it then while filling them in on what you were doing while they were doing that.
In other words you always miss something but not always.

I'd like a good look at a big log, that's what I'm looking forward to.
A knapping demo at a Scottish meet is long overdue so I'll be doing one even though the whole public demo bit freaked me out a bit when I tried it before.
And the rest of the weekend, who knows?

A list would perhaps make new faces feel more welcome. I joined the forum for a meet and it was nice to just put my name down(although I did get the impression that if there was a door it was an open one ).

 

[JohnC]

The log canoe sounds like a great project...
My blanket shirt could pass for iron age in a bad light...

 

[stuart f]

Hi Josh,i was thinking about the previous threads about Scottish meets,and we usually had a list of names that was there for all to see. i just thought it was good as it gave us a chance to sort of become familiar with the user names that would be attending the meet.

Anyway i will stick my head on the chopping block to start things off.

PS please feel free to add your names.

Loch Tay meet.
Stuart f

 

[Toddy]

Not a bad idea;


Big Geordie
Chainsaw
CraigM9
CraigB
Doc+ ??
Eds+
EricMethven
Fiona
Gailainne
Graham S
Gregorach
Grooveski,
halfdevil333 ++
JFW ?
JohnC
Locum76+
Match
MikeBrady+
Narc+
Ol'Smokey
Orenda
PatrickM
Robby??
Scot_Charles_River
Scott
Scottishwolf
Shona?++
Skint
Sneaky
Stuart f
Toddy+
Treeclipper
Typha?
Warthog 1981
Windward

and I *think*, three dogs. A labrador, a collie and I don't know what the third one is

Too late for my sleepy brain....that list is just off the top of my head.......please add if I haven't remembered.

Cheers,
Mary

 

[Treeclipper]

I might just be able to come up for a walk with the missus & kids on Sat(17th) as I had to get an emergency op at the weekend for a hernia..lol no taking the micheal plse.
So I wont be coming up camping with my mate, I'm kinda gutted about this . Was so looking forward to meeting you all & learning some new stuff. lol will just have to keep learning from here untill the next one.

Hopefully I'll be fit enough to drive by the 17th & can make a day of it. If not have fun

Tree

 

[JohnC]

This is going to be a big meet! more of a village than a campsite..

 

[Toddy]

I was beginning to be awfully thankful that it's a big loch, then realised that not everyone will be staying right through and some are just visiting for the day.
It's a beautiful day here, I'm really hoping the weather gods are feeling benevolent this month.

Treeclipper that's a sore one I really hope it heals well and you are quickly back on your feet.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[EdS]

getting to quite a few folks.

We might head over to Dundee on Saturday to catch up with a mate. Should be back Sunday though if we do.

 

[MagiKelly]

Looks like I will not be able to make it at all now. Karen got the keys to her shop last week and we are busy fitting it out so no spare time for a while now.

have a good one.

 

[Toddy]

We'llmiss you but give Karen all our best wishes for the 'venture

cheers,
mary

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Nordic Outdoor may come as at the 'paddlefest' they were interested.

So it's a go for site ? Is there definite permission ? The group size is outwith any rights under the SOAC.

How my paddlers ?

Any paddlers gonna bring sails ?

Nick

 

[Toddy]

We have permission though any responsibility for safety or possessions is on each individual.

Nordic Outdoor ? Who are they?

Our meets are very laid back, busy, productive, try a dozen new things, enjoy the company/ see what folks are up to/ put the world to rights, sort of events. I usually go home with so many ideas that I'm like a toddler on a sugar rush

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Eric_Methven]

I usually go home with so many ideas that I'm like a toddler on a sugar rush

Likewise. I'm usually on such a high after these meets my missus is convinced I'm having an affair.
"Why can't you stop grinning?"
"I'm just happy"
"Why are you so happy?"
"Been sitting round a campfire wi' a bunch o' lads talkin' about different stuff"
"What stuff?"
"Just stuff, bushcraft and woodcraft stuff"
"Yea, right, what's her name?"
"Honest, it was just blokes"
"You Ba$tard!"

Eric

 

[EdS]

Likewise. I'm usually on such a high after these meets my missus is convinced I'm having an affair.
Eric

Considering this will it be safe to collect you form hope?

 

[Doc]

Sorry, all, but it looks like I'm not going to be able to make this one. My folks are coming up all the way from England and I can't really slope off that weekend.

If the opportunity arises I'll try and pop in. Mary - is the Crannog centre open as usual that weekend for tourists?

Re the archery target - if someone else can bring one, fine, but if not I'm happy enough to lend mine if we can work out the logistics.

 

[Toddy]

It happens, life gets complicated. Drop in if you get a chance though.
The centre is open for visitors at the weekend, in fact there's an Autumn Harvest Food Festival on the Sunday, that'd be good jaunt for the folks if the weather is favourable.

atb,
Mary

 

[gregorach]

I think we've got between two and three other targets lined up, so we should be OK on that score.

Now, your canoe on the other hand...

 

[Eric_Methven]

Considering this will it be safe to collect you form home?

Perfectly safe. It was when I sloped off in the van, with a bed in the back that she worried most. Besides, I've been under her feet for too long. She'll be glad to see the back of me for a long weekend.

Eric

 

[Chainsaw]

I can pick up docs canoe (if I can find some false number plates...)

A couple of Q's from me;

Is the location as per grooveskis post number 41, in the area bounded by dalerb, boat trips and parking/picnics??

I'm intending knocking off work as early as possible and getting up on the Friday evening, is this OK?

As I understand, fires are OK, but should we bring our own wood etc rather than thinning out the local area, I know some people won't be able to but I can probably bring a bit to last me some of the weekend. I know we'll have a communal fire but everyone likes their own one for cooking etc. I'm happy to use a pocket cooker/stove, thoughts?

Now I just need to figure out how to fashion an underblanket out of an old sleeping bag and some bungees (without cutting up the bag...)

Cheers,

Alan