Middlewood Brass Monkeys' Weekend - Friday 30 Jan - Sunday 1 Feb 2009

[elevenses]

Quick mental maths and I think there will be about 40 or so of us. I haven't checked the list on both sites fully - but some members have posted on both sites.

Combine us with the LARPers (Time Warp theme - hopefully Rocky Horror Show, but more likely to be time travelling cavemen!) and it will be a good weekend again.

Looking forward to seeing you all again.

My problem now is I have to unpack my bergan, which has been tormenting me since New Year. I packed it for a night out and got flu, so never went or unpacked it!

Simon

Not envious of that task

Can I ask what are the rules for fires? Sorry if this has been covered.

Do I need a fire box ?
Do I need to bring fire wood or can it be collected or bought ?
Can I collect tinder from the wood (not fire wood)

Are there plenty of tree’s for a tarp or should a bring poles / tent as a back up ?

Looking forward to it

M

 

[firecrest]

Yes there is plenty trees, and plenty flat ground for tents.
Ill be trying out my hennessey for the first time, and Andywinks tarp. Thats going to be great for the bushmoot when torrential downpour had us stuck in the tents last time!

 

[SimonM]

Fires have to be off ground - it's peat soil.

Never a shortage of trees (or mud)!

See you there!

Simon

 

[Chris G]

Cavemen eh? Sounds like fun!

 

[SimonM]

Cavemen eh? Sounds like fun!

Why is it that I just know you are imaging that scene from 2000BC - cave women in skin bikini's!

Simon

 

[In Wood]

Hey Simon
Just thought as a nice tutorial at the meet.

Mud Hut building.

Any one up for teaching that one.

 

[Bodge]

Any kids going to this meet. I think Adam was lonely last time and may not come if there are no more ankle biters coming. Adam is 7, as some of you will know.
It's alot easier in summer as he can play in the woods for longer. When it goes dark I like to keep him close by and he gets bored after he's let his small fire die out for the 10th time

Cheers

 

[Chris G]

Why is it that I just know you are imaging that scene from 2000BC - cave women in skin bikini's!

Simon

Because you know me too well!

 

[drewdunnrespect]

well isnt that every cave mans dream that picture anyways

lol lol

PS simon what times the earliest we can arrive on site on the friday?

 

[SimonM]

I'll check what time we can arrive and get back to you Drew.

Last time we could arrive as early as we liked, but I'll get back to you once I have confirmed.

I'll be working until 5 so will be there about 8ish. Save me a couple of strong trees, Christmas is still being worked off!

Simon

 

[IntrepidStu]

Hopefully ill be bringing a Frisport Lavvu this time so Ill be there early to iron out any setup problems.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

cheers simon looking forward to it allready cant wait

 

[In Wood]

Strong trees eh Simon?

You need to ask Wayland if you can borrow the straps I used after snapping my hammock lines last time.

I too am only finishing work at 5 so there will be head torches galore whilst setting up the tarp. But guys remember when approching the camp fire TURN THEM OFF!:aargh4:

Drew, I will be setting up where you were last time I think, if you are not intending on going there. If not I did like where Wayland had his set up, but no doubt you will be there again Garry.
I now have a TC tarp 4, so I will be well covered and looking to set up something like you had yours last time Garry, I was well impressed with your set up. Might need some tips and hints from you.

Really looking forward to this one.

 

[Wayland]

I should be arriving in the morning on Friday I reckon.

I will probably be in the same spot again unless someone beats me to it.

 

[SimonM]

I'm going to try to book Friday morning off as person time and set up, then go back to work.

probably a "No" but if you don't ask....

Simon

 

[In Wood]

Damn, I knew you would beat me to that spot Gary.

Oh well there are trees a-plenty.

OH! a quick heads up, as there was mulled wine going round last time, Tescos are selling it off at £1.60 a bottle, might be worth a punt.

I will also have a Horn cup that will need a christaning whilst there.

Ooops, Sorry Gary, only 1 r in your name.

 

[Lurch]

there will be head torches galore whilst setting up the tarp. But guys remember when approching the camp fire TURN THEM OFF!:aargh4:

I'll be fetching my Petzl Ultra - 350 lumens!
:yikes:

 

[In Wood]

Oh Lurch, dont go there or we will have a torch war on our hands.

The duel between Boz and Gary was bad enough last time.

I have a 1,000,000 candle powered torch you dont want me bringing that one! Hmmm how could I make that into a head torch without putting my neck out.

 

[Lurch]

So I shouldn't fetch my lamping kit then?

 

[drewdunnrespect]

well ian i was going to join wayland because i have a big tarp and need sum tips so feel free to the trees i used last time mate