Middlewood Scout Camp Meet

[firebreather]

Just got back from spending a very nice couple of hours sat around the fire with Matt and Wayland. The ground is a bit soggy in parts but nothing too bad and there appears to be a lack of wood so if you can I'd take some with you. I was told while I was down there that dogs are not allowed on site ( I had my 2 with me at the time). It looks a great little camp and should be good. See you tomorrow

Greg

 

[spamel]

Doh, I wish I was there now! Scruff, Ratbag is OK for another passenger, if you need picking up give me a shout and I'll come and get you, if not my address would be handy for you! We are looking at getting away lunch time-ish, Matt thinks he may get away a bit earlier, but we'll have to see.

 

[mentalnurse]

not long home from work.(kicked off just before i was ment to leave) so no rabbits!!!
and now i cant find my rucksack (who did i lend it to??) so will have to dig in the loft for may old kit bag.
see you all tomorrow. carl

 

[Neanderthal]

We can't make it this weekend as our car is hemorrhaging oil so we need to get that fixed.

Hope you all have a great time and hope to see you at the next meet.

Stu

 

[scruff]

Doh, I wish I was there now! Scruff, Ratbag is OK for another passenger, if you need picking up give me a shout and I'll come and get you, if not my address would be handy for you! We are looking at getting away lunch time-ish, Matt thinks he may get away a bit earlier, but we'll have to see.

Splendid! Please tell Ratbag he's a gent. I think I got the wrong end of what was going on before so sorry if my PM confused...anyway you have one on here now

 

[Chris G]

Err.. Here's a quick weather update for us;

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/warnings.asp

Forecasters Warning

-- Heavy Rain & Gales--

Areas Affected: The UK

The first spell of wet and very windy weather will sweep across the UK during the course of Friday.

Heavy outbreaks of rain across Ireland will continue to spread eastwards over Scotland, Northern England and parts of Wales throughout the rest of the day.

Of concern as well over Northern England and Southern Scotland is the potential for some intense wind gusts overnight tonight and into the early hours of Saturday morning. Winds across these areas may well reach up to 45 to 55mph, some structural damage is possible.

There is also a threat of some sleet and snow over higher ground across Northern England and Southern Scotland tonight, with the potential for some wet snow reaching low levels for a brief time.

Sunshine and squally showers are then expected for many during Saturday in conjunction with a strong to near gale westerly wind. Further heavy rain and gales are expected across England and Wales on Sunday, an updated warning will be issued later to cover this particular threat.

---END---

Seems as though we'll be testing the weather proofing of our kit, not to mention the knots on tarps and how to light fires in the rain/wind!

Chris

 

[Shewie]

Have a great time everybody, wish I could be there but I`m working both days at the weekend.

Make sure you make some extra long pegs for the tarp because I think you`re gonna need `em tonight.

 

[lottie.lou]

Another one to drop out I'm afraid. My friend who I was coming with has dropped out and everyone else is too soft. Hope you all have a nice time!

 

[LazySod]

Wanted to go a day early, and got the extended 'pass-out' from SWMBO, but i knew id be in a rush and forget summat.

So early in the morning it is (bet i don't sleep tonight).

Eds, Neanderthal and Lottie.lou, I'll pass on your regretables.

 

[LazySod]

YES, i know i was gonna sleep in the car tonight at Middlewood, but me knees started to ache with a vengence, and i'd be incapable of movement in the morning.

Got back from a full day (9am to 9pm), at the camp ground, dived headlong into a hot bath, opened a bottle of red, and sighed out loud.

What a great bunch of people there are on this forum, so many new experiences today.

Archery, leatherwork, axe use, firelighting, cooking, hammock slinging, bone carving, fire breathing, and last but by no means least .... Staffordshire oat cake tasteing (10/10) Hmmmmmmm.

And now for the cliche sentence ................. ready ................. "When's the next one?"

How i held my reserve and didn't surcome to tasting all the differing varieties of alcoholic beverage being passed around the campfire i will never know, but i did.

Back at home only 30 mins away, am now hearing thunder and seeing lightening (or visa versa), and the wind has got back up again, looks like a bad night in store at the camp again.

I will end by thanking you all for your unreserved hospitality, you are all true gents ( and lady (Nat)).

 

[SimonM]

Thanks Matt, a great weekend - may there be many more!

SWMBO is surprised I came home - she was convinced I would be killed in my sleep by a man wearing green, carrying a very sharp axe and equally sharp knife!

It was nice to put faces to screen names at last.

Bodge - thanks for cooking breakfast - oatcakes were great!

Simon

 

[mentalnurse]

just would like to say a big THANKS to everyone at middlewood i had a great time meeting you all. thanks matt for sorting the camp, cant wait till the next one.

 

[corr]

Well just like to say a big thank you to matt for sorting it and every one that made it
Was a good meet re acquainted old friends and met some new ones so all in all a resounding success :You_Rock_

 

[Chris G]

What a fantastic time! Matt - you're a jem for setting this up for us, Thanks.

I got there for about 12.30 on Saturday, wandered round, had a natter with a few people, pitched my H&T and generally set up camp. Then off to the car to get the archery kit out (glad everyone enjoyed trying a compound bow). Next came dinner time, so I pulled out the big knife to split some firewood, took a big chunk out of my finger (comments on a postcard please) so put the big knife away and got the small knife out! Many thanks to Bodge for helping me get my fire going (Top bloke!!). Off to the main fire for drinks and more talking (I was the one in the red fleece BTW), then pestered Wayland into telling his story (another top bloke!). Off to bed at 0130hrs, then up early(ish) and scampered off home. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say bye to folk as I had other pressing things to attend to at home. I even missed Spams axe tuition, and Bodges oaties . Never mind - there's always next time...

Chris

 

[scruff]

Yes thanks again to all those involved.

Special thanks from me to Ratbag and Spamel for the lift and company - your gents.

Sorry if I didn't chat to you all but to those of you I did it was a pleasure to meet you.

Three cheers for.....ah no maybe not eh?!

ps. How was the sqiwwel, flying rat and bunny?

 

[SOAR]

Just like to say thanks to everyone who helped me pack up my stuff Wayland Bodge Matt and family Paul, and a big thanks to Addo and Alan for getting me home, sorry I had to miss this one because of my knee, back on crutches again. Hope you all had a good time.

Simon.

 

[Jim_aramis]

I had a good time, enjoyed wandering around the different camps and chatting to people.

Sorry I rushed off without saying goodbye to everyone.

I'm looking forward to the next meet when there's more daylight and hope to get chance to learn and practice some skills.

(I might come alone next time...)

 

[spamel]

Had a good time at the Somme! Sorry I didn't get the Axe chat done but the weather just conspired against us this time. Swinging axes in slippery mud with wet hands is probably not a good idea anyway, so I'll do it at the next one, be it either Middlewood or Delamere.

Thanks to Wayland for a great story and to all who passed their grog around for a wee snifter! Thanks also to Greg for the show, I was suitably impressed. Hope your guts have recovered from the ingested paraffin by now, for your missus' sake!

Nice one Matt, hopefully it will be nicer next time.

 

[Aragorn]

can i echo a big thanks to matt for arranging this meet had a great time as always, big thanks also to greg for the firebreathing and waylang for the story, had to sleep with one eye open that night thanks also to the providers of the pass around grog, drunk more than a fair share considering i didn't bring any will sort that out on the next one, was good to see so many new faces too (and the usual old un's ) hope i can arrange a longer pass next time, two nights just isn't enough.

 

[soggy boots]

Many thanks to Matt for organising this meet!!
Thanks to all the bog trotting bushcrafters for their hospitality and help; particularly Wayland, for the use of his spare tarp and under blanket.
I thoroughly enjoyed the meet and look forward to the next!!!