Sounds like a good game, dependant on the woodland! Blundering about a pine forest at night can be dodgy, unless you don't mind having your eyes poked out by dry flaky branches!
Middlewood Scout Camp Meet
- Thread starter Matt Weir
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For the benefit of everyone coming, I have put together a 'safety pack' which I will give out as people turn up. It includes the rules and responsibilities sheet and a general sharps guidelines sheet that Wayland originated.
Any questions please ask either here on the thread or via PM.
Any questions please ask either here on the thread or via PM.
OK,
Shown the missus my Super Safety Pack and she thinks I've gone OTT by including the emergency contact form and says 'if someone is ill for whatever reason wouldn't you just phone for an ambulance? C'mon Matt, it's just a weekend in the woods and supposed to be fun, that's all a bit serious!'.
Now Nat is generally the more sensible one and if she thinks this then I'm going to have to take a step back.
Opinions please as I'm thinking she has made a good point.
What would you do? Leave it in or drop it?
Shown the missus my Super Safety Pack and she thinks I've gone OTT by including the emergency contact form and says 'if someone is ill for whatever reason wouldn't you just phone for an ambulance? C'mon Matt, it's just a weekend in the woods and supposed to be fun, that's all a bit serious!'.
Now Nat is generally the more sensible one and if she thinks this then I'm going to have to take a step back.
Opinions please as I'm thinking she has made a good point.
What would you do? Leave it in or drop it?
Sounds like a good game, dependant on the woodland! Blundering about a pine forest at night can be dodgy, unless you don't mind having your eyes poked out by dry flaky branches!
Sound like a patrol to me....
When you organize something it is very easy to feel responsible for everybody present.
The reality is that everybody must take responsibility for their own safety and well being.
Just relax Matt, don't worry, it's going to be fine.
Thanks Gary.
That's that sorted
You are of course right. I will still hand out the other sheets though as I think they are a sensible bit of tinder to read
OK all older posts edited to remove the emergency contact form.
Just bring yourselves. Phew!
That's that sorted
You are of course right. I will still hand out the other sheets though as I think they are a sensible bit of tinder to read
OK all older posts edited to remove the emergency contact form.
Just bring yourselves. Phew!
hello not bin on for a bit have spoted i was removed from the list of ppl going ?????
what did i do
any way i will be there like it or not
i see were your coming fro with the saefty stuff but i think we are all adults and resposabul ... ish so i think all you need say is that you hold no responsabiulaty for others i dont think that ppl that bushcraft would do anything less than think and be responsabull and also be wise enuff to ask advice if thay need it or think it will help
so anyway list
CORR <<<<<
CORR <<<<<
Moschops
Gorilla + 1
Gailainne
thingswelike
SOAR
Wayland
spamel
JulianWormwood
Matt Weir and family
Goose
Singeblister
Wanderinstar
Fishaben
Aragorn
PJMcBear
Mentalnurse
SimonM + 1
Nichola
Addo (leg permitting)
Eds (hopefully)
Neanderthal & Kalahari
Lodian
Copper_head
Firebreather & Lin (swmbo)
Graham_S
Mountain Man
Chris G and possibly tribe
Bikething
Lazysod
helly hansen
lottie.lou + 1
O yer did i mention i will be there
probly from work on the friday but we will see
what did i do
any way i will be there like it or not
i see were your coming fro with the saefty stuff but i think we are all adults and resposabul ... ish so i think all you need say is that you hold no responsabiulaty for others i dont think that ppl that bushcraft would do anything less than think and be responsabull and also be wise enuff to ask advice if thay need it or think it will help
so anyway list
CORR <<<<<
CORR <<<<<
Moschops
Gorilla + 1
Gailainne
thingswelike
SOAR
Wayland
spamel
JulianWormwood
Matt Weir and family
Goose
Singeblister
Wanderinstar
Fishaben
Aragorn
PJMcBear
Mentalnurse
SimonM + 1
Nichola
Addo (leg permitting)
Eds (hopefully)
Neanderthal & Kalahari
Lodian
Copper_head
Firebreather & Lin (swmbo)
Graham_S
Mountain Man
Chris G and possibly tribe
Bikething
Lazysod
helly hansen
lottie.lou + 1
O yer did i mention i will be there
probly from work on the friday but we will see
Sorry about that one Corr. It does happen that someone copies the list to add themselves and inadvertently wipe someone else off by mistake.
Glad you're back on mate
Glad you're back on mate
you dont need to be sorry i din't think it was intentanal don't worry
so any way i have fineshed my sotove so i just need the underblanket no any 1 have any tips
cheep sleepingbag ? im not to sure what makes one ?
so 26 days to go not that im counting :why:
so any way i have fineshed my sotove so i just need the underblanket no any 1 have any tips
cheep sleepingbag ? im not to sure what makes one ?
so 26 days to go not that im counting :why:
you dont need to be i din't think it was intentanal don't worry
so any way i have fineshed my sotove so i just need the underblanket no any 1 have any tips
cheep sleepingbag ? im not to sure what makes one ?
so 26 days to go not that im counting :why:
There are now quite a few here that have made their own underblankets so a quick search should bring some stuff up. Here's my underblanket thread
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Earlier in the thread I asked about archery and the replies indicated that if anybody could get targets AND be prepared to run the range it would be ok.
I have borrowed 3 targets today and am willing to run the range, however I am NOT qualified to do so - merely a member of a club. I DO have experience of running military fixed ranges and have never had anybody hurt on my range!
If anybody has some lengths of rope (or mine tape) that they could bring to mark out a range and safety area it would be helpful.
So over to you - do you want me to bring the gear?
Simon
I have borrowed 3 targets today and am willing to run the range, however I am NOT qualified to do so
- merely a member of a club. I DO have experience of running military fixed ranges and have never had anybody hurt on my range! If anybody has some lengths of rope (or mine tape) that they could bring to mark out a range and safety area it would be helpful.
So over to you - do you want me to bring the gear?
Simon
I used to hold archery coaching qualifications but the have elapsed now. I'm still happy to advise and look over your set up but I don't want to be stuck on the range all day.
If anyone want a bit of coaching come and ask and I'll see what I can do.
I'm bringing my cooking pots too.
If anyone want a bit of coaching come and ask and I'll see what I can do.
I'm bringing my cooking pots too.
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
You bring the pots Wayland - I'll do a Robin Hood and fill it for you!
Thanks for the offer of help as well!
Simon
Thanks for the offer of help as well!
Simon
Looking at my growing kit list I'm just wondering how far the bivvi site is from the car park.
Do we know which part of the site we're using yet Matt?
Do we know which part of the site we're using yet Matt?
Earlier in the thread I asked about archery and the replies indicated that if anybody could get targets AND be prepared to run the range it would be ok.
I have borrowed 3 targets today and am willing to run the range, however I am NOT qualified to do so
If anybody has some lengths of rope (or mine tape) that they could bring to mark out a range and safety area it would be helpful.
So over to you - do you want me to bring the gear?
Simon
Yes indeed, we are collectively a sensible bunch and we understand the issues when shooting arrows and the do's and do nots that come with it so regardless of current quals on paper I know that anyone experienced in running a military range is more than qualified as far as I'm concerned.
:You_Rock_
I've been told that there is no-one else using the site that weekend so, any part which suits you Gary really.
We won't have the tractor like we do at Deli but the site starts right at the carpark so it shouldn't be too much of a slog and I'll give you a hand humping gear.
I'll bring my desert basha, we cna stick a bit of your kit on Gary and stretcher it to the site!
Hi, I am new to this forum, but have camped at middlewood a lot of times.
Just some bits of info, that hope are of interest to you about the site..
The site has a mix of terrain and a internal ring road/track so easily accessible by foot. There is a carpark at the entrance and more parking spaces by the main huts/ band stand if your allowed as well as a secondary car park on the lake side of the site.
The site is much higher than the lake and the lake side is a steep drop off down toward Rudyard itself. The perimeter of the site tends to be pine, with more beach etc toward the centre. The camping glades are pretty well spread about and so are water points. Some of the glades are a bit boggy this time of year despite most being gravel underlain.
The main reason for no ground fires at the site is its Peat!.. and if any of you wish to see the after effects of a peat fire, head for the centre group of dendro bushes and you will find a nice ciruclar glade.. scuff up some of the ground there and look at the ash. That glade didnt exist 6 years ago. Some scouts decided to have a little fire, it smouldered underground for a long time till it finally went out.
There are loads of 44 gallon drum halfs to use as braziers and if you look around, we usually manage to find some wind down wood around.
Mind the squirrals too.. some of them will happily chew into packs and tents and gear to find food, especially the little gits down the far end of the site away from the main huts near to the second toilet block. The have a variety of tasted but especially bread. Dont ask me why but they do.
There are two toilet blocks.. one behind the main huts and one at the far end of the site on lower road path. Stand pipes are on the ring road, and took a lot of digging in..lol..
Its a great camp site and has a great feel to it. Lovely views and colours this time of the year but can be a bit foggy too. Not a fairly elevated site so do take warm gear. Hope you have a great time.
Just some bits of info, that hope are of interest to you about the site..
The site has a mix of terrain and a internal ring road/track so easily accessible by foot. There is a carpark at the entrance and more parking spaces by the main huts/ band stand if your allowed as well as a secondary car park on the lake side of the site.
The site is much higher than the lake and the lake side is a steep drop off down toward Rudyard itself. The perimeter of the site tends to be pine, with more beach etc toward the centre. The camping glades are pretty well spread about and so are water points. Some of the glades are a bit boggy this time of year despite most being gravel underlain.
The main reason for no ground fires at the site is its Peat!.. and if any of you wish to see the after effects of a peat fire, head for the centre group of dendro bushes and you will find a nice ciruclar glade.. scuff up some of the ground there and look at the ash. That glade didnt exist 6 years ago. Some scouts decided to have a little fire, it smouldered underground for a long time till it finally went out.
There are loads of 44 gallon drum halfs to use as braziers and if you look around, we usually manage to find some wind down wood around.
Mind the squirrals too.. some of them will happily chew into packs and tents and gear to find food, especially the little gits down the far end of the site away from the main huts near to the second toilet block. The have a variety of tasted but especially bread. Dont ask me why but they do.
There are two toilet blocks.. one behind the main huts and one at the far end of the site on lower road path. Stand pipes are on the ring road, and took a lot of digging in..lol..
Its a great camp site and has a great feel to it. Lovely views and colours this time of the year but can be a bit foggy too. Not a fairly elevated site so do take warm gear. Hope you have a great time.
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