Made it more"bushcrafty" this time!

[Pignut]

Well me and Subedarmajor went out for another bimble today and actually managed to get a bit of something achieved!

Subedarmajor challenged me to forrage for wild greens to compliment the items he would bring along.....so here is what we got up to!

Well to start with we ensured all of the "Bushcraft" esentials where in place.......... Floppy hat, green clothing, canvas bag etc and for once.......... it seemed to be all present and correct

So off we went into the woods and within 10mins we managed to gather a few pignuts for the pot,

We wondered through the wood some more then out into the open fields and along to a good spot for some ramsons. well just one or two!

we came across some other bits that are edible but we left alone

amd some that where not

Subedarmajor then expertly gathered some birch bark

and we happened across a nice big chunck of "Fat pine"

And a little later on a big collection of "Cramp ball" so that was our fire lighting bases covered!

We had a quick scan around the area for "Morels" of which there where thousands!....................................................... We just could not see any

Any way onwards we went into a different area of woodland and on the way collected some "wood sorrel" and "Jack by the hedge"

We then went to a nice spot out of the way (an area where there have been fires in the past) to see what we could rustle up, and this was it

A BIG tasy bannock (Pre made) by Subedarmajor
A bowl of Cherry tomatoes
One of the nicest Salami I have tasted
and a bag of jerky (just for nibbling)

Well Subedarmajor struck up the Ghilli kettle (After a few false starts) and the water was on for a brew!

He then chopped the tomato and salami and added it to the cookset on the kettle

once fryed off for a little while we added the mixed leaves and hey presto!

And all Subedarmajor could say was............................................ "First time I have eaten flowers"

Well it was a brilliant walk with Brillinat company!

I am sure Subedarmajor will be along shortly to add a few bits!

ENJOY

.............................Oh yes one more thing.................The COFFEE he made..........OH MAN THE COFFEE!!!!!!!

 

[drewdunnrespect]

sounds like the perfect day for a good chew of the crud and of a putting the world to right session and well the bushcraft that just tips the balance and makes it the perfect day i would say cheers for sharing
drew

 

[Shewie]

Cracking stuff Pignut, sounds like a nice day out

 

[Dspec]

Great post mate, nothing better than getting out and about and enjoying whats on offer in the bush.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Fantastic stuff both of you.

I'm sure I recognise that knife you know!

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Iona]

Is that a stinkhorn egg? Apparently they are edible... never fancied trying though! Would be interested to know if anyone has?

Looks like my kinda day out thanks for posting.

 

[Pignut]

Is that a stinkhorn egg? Apparently they are edible... never fancied trying though! Would be interested to know if anyone has?

Looks like my kinda day out thanks for posting.

It is a stink horn egg........ and the white bit is supposedto be edible....... but now one ever seems to be sure so. it is well off my list!

 

[scrogger]

Looks like a nice way to relax Pignut and looks quite appetizing too!!

Are they the flowers from the Ramsons??

I see your involved in Scouts, I have recently got involved as well so might pick your brains sometime if I may.

Regards

Andy

 

[Pignut]

Looks like a nice way to relax Pignut and looks quite appetizing too!!

Are they the flowers from the Ramsons??

I see your involved in Scouts, I have recently got involved as well so might pick your brains sometime if I may.

Regards

Andy

yes they are the flowers and the buds!

And yes feel free to pick my brains any time!

 

[subedarmajor]

It was indeed a cracking way to spend the morning, with much hilarity involving Pignut (carrying a forage bag for collecting greens and tinder) trying to get me (carrying my Swedish rucksack with the kettle, food, water, and the kitchen sink) to fall over, get hung up, trip and fall into one of the many muddy streams as we took a gentle meander through the woods.

I did not oblige!

Personally I found the company excellent, the food good and the coffee was goood. The only thing that could have improved it was a generous slug of brandy.
I learned quite a bit (I'm terrible at plant recognition) and got some more experience at fire craft (I'm still a bit of a newby).

Yes Ogri you have seen that knife before, I believe you may have one of his brothers.

Pignut, again thanks for your fellowship and participation I had a great time.
You must let me know what happened at the scout meet that evening.

Also, you want to know the provenance of the coffee. It's Waitrose (no affiliation) own columbian strength 3, we get it as beans as they seem to be cheaper.

Cheers, Alan.

 

[Pignut]

Personally I found the company excellent, the food good and the coffee was goood. The only thing that could have improved it was a generous slug of brandy.
I learned quite a bit (I'm terrible at plant recognition) and got some more experience at fire craft (I'm still a bit of a newby).
Cheers, Alan.

It is good to have a fellow "Crafter" I can call a friend!

And to chat about novel coffee drinks recepticles!

 

[Mistwalker]

Great shots Pignut, thanks for sharing them. It looks like you had a good time out there... and you "table" fare looks much better than mine.

 

[Chinkapin]

Subedarmajor: How did you get my knife? I haven't seen it for a couple of days, and was wondering where it was!

Just send the sausage/tomatoes and no charges will be filed.

 

[subedarmajor]

Ok Chinkapin you've rumbled me. Sos'n'toms on the way...
they might be a bit ropey when you get then though.



Cheers, Alan.