Middlewood "Vertical Smoke 12" Halloween
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Can't ruddy wait! Just wondering if its ok if i bring my brother along? He's really interested by bushcraft, and i think i inspired him a little with my talk of spoon carving and cooking over an open fire.
Also, whats deal with fires at this meet? Will there be a communal fire for cooking like we had at Giants Seat? Should I lug some firewood along for a personal fire? Can we use wood from around the site? That last question is kinda important as well, cos Im interested in trying out the spoon carving again, and I'd like to make my tripod again, so it would be a bummer if the site didnt like that.
Also, whats deal with fires at this meet? Will there be a communal fire for cooking like we had at Giants Seat? Should I lug some firewood along for a personal fire? Can we use wood from around the site? That last question is kinda important as well, cos Im interested in trying out the spoon carving again, and I'd like to make my tripod again, so it would be a bummer if the site didnt like that.
Thanks very much Carl, after our chat i feel much happier that i wont look like a tool.
I will see you all there
Dave
No worries dave. See you at the camp.
this afternoon i have been getting my drinking vessel ready for middlewood. Hope i did the ruins right. Bring on the mead. :viking:
this afternoon i have been getting my drinking vessel ready for middlewood. Hope i did the ruins right. Bring on the mead. :viking:
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Can't ruddy wait! Just wondering if its ok if i bring my brother along? He's really interested by bushcraft, and i think i inspired him a little with my talk of spoon carving and cooking over an open fire.
Also, whats deal with fires at this meet? Will there be a communal fire for cooking like we had at Giants Seat? Should I lug some firewood along for a personal fire? Can we use wood from around the site? That last question is kinda important as well, cos Im interested in trying out the spoon carving again, and I'd like to make my tripod again, so it would be a bummer if the site didnt like that
Also, whats deal with fires at this meet? Will there be a communal fire for cooking like we had at Giants Seat? Should I lug some firewood along for a personal fire? Can we use wood from around the site? That last question is kinda important as well, cos Im interested in trying out the spoon carving again, and I'd like to make my tripod again, so it would be a bummer if the site didnt like that
Bob
Wayland (TBC) Gin Gan Goo
Bilmo - Pot o' Beans
SimonM - apple crumble and custard
DaveBromley - Parkin Cake and Peanut brittle
Welchyd1 (Dave) +1 Kyle
Jim_aramis - Baked Sweet Potatoes
Hammockhead + son (big un)
Drewdunnrespect (confirmed)
Melonfish
Calibanzwei
Crowman & Fox - Mulled Wine
Trunks
Mentalnurse- marshmallows ( bring your own toasting sticks)
Phaestos
Mad Dave The award winning ****MAD DAVE CHILLI****
Spikey DaPikey (tbc)
Snozz - Rockbuns
Wayland (TBC) Gin Gan Goo
Bilmo - Pot o' Beans
SimonM - apple crumble and custard
DaveBromley - Parkin Cake and Peanut brittle
Welchyd1 (Dave) +1 Kyle
Jim_aramis - Baked Sweet Potatoes
Hammockhead + son (big un)
Drewdunnrespect (confirmed)
Melonfish
Calibanzwei
Crowman & Fox - Mulled Wine
Trunks
Mentalnurse- marshmallows ( bring your own toasting sticks)
Phaestos
Mad Dave The award winning ****MAD DAVE CHILLI****
Spikey DaPikey (tbc)
Snozz - Rockbuns
Hi Matt
It's a very similar setup to Giants seat. Fires do have to be off ground except in the main fire pit which is huge and can be used for communal cooking but there are fire drums available from near the camp office. There are plenty of areas for hammocks or ground dwellers. Wood can be at a premium so bring some if you can and I'm sure your brother will be fine. It is halloween so fancy dress/pumpkins etc are always welcome for a bit of a giggle.
C
caerbannog
Guest
Greeting all, i've just googled the directions and discovered Middlewood isn't too far from work.
Would it be ok to ground dwell with my 8 yr old daughter?
Would it be ok to ground dwell with my 8 yr old daughter?
Right, not sure whether my messages got through or not, so ill ask again. Whatis the dealio with firewood at the site? Should I lug my own down, or will there be a communal fire to cook over? Hows the site for taking wood for tripods, spoons etc?
By the way, just got my Karrimor Jaguar through the post. Tis a beast! Don't have to worry about space anymore!
By the way, just got my Karrimor Jaguar through the post. Tis a beast! Don't have to worry about space anymore!
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
There is a woodpile...but it's not usually well stocked with much except pallets. I never rely on it and always take enough wood to cook over as I hate cooking over pallet fires.
On the site ground fires are a no no, due to the peat soil, but there are a number of altar fires and fire bases around site. There is also the camp fire circle, which is where we usually have a get together and communal fire.
Simon
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Greeting all, i've just googled the directions and discovered Middlewood isn't too far from work.
Others, including me, take kids...
Originally Posted by caerbannog
Greeting all, i've just googled the directions and discovered Middlewood isn't too far from work.
Others, including me, take kids...
Only issue i can see is that ground dwelling can be tricky at middlewood (A.K.A. MIDDLEMUDD) you have to pick your spots carefully, but other than that you'll be sound matey
Dave
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