Midlands outdoorshow Meet March 2009

[Mesquite]

Just been looking at the weather
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2102

This is for Birmingham. It may not be as cold as last predicted. Friday night is set for minimum of 9c and sunday of -1c

Can anyone find a more accurate prediction? I really dont want `windchil minus 8` to be what it really is.

Try this site or there's the met office forecast

 

[MartinK9]

well chaps , dont fret about the stretchy tapes on the DD hammock ! youll only have a springy time on first night after that they stop giving . However a popular mod is to remove the tape from the hammock and replace with good para cord in a loop that extends about a foot from the end of hammock when under load , then have a steel ring to act as a drip arrester then use the original tapes together with carabeenas to anchor to tree because the tapes love to soak up rain!! look forward to meetin you chaps, travelling up with John Fenna on thurs see you then.

Thanks, I have modded my DD Hammock with karibiners and extra velcro on the compartment already. Look forward to meeting you all.

 

[firecrest]

No chance of it being nice and sunny then?
i cut my friggin army blanket up to make viking clothes! Im going to have to come dressed as a viking now! (incidentally I WAS warmer...)

 

[MartinK9]

Just been looking at the weather
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2102

This is for Birmingham. It may not be as cold as last predicted. Friday night is set for minimum of 9c and sunday of -1c

Can anyone find a more accurate prediction? I really dont want `windchil minus 8` to be what it really is.

Here's Coventry:

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/coventry_forecast_temp.html

 

[decorum]

Is anyone else bringing a Honey Stove to the Meet? I'm interested in getting a pic of some being used together for this thread (and also for Bob to use if he wishes).

 

[Mesquite]

Is anyone else bringing a Honey Stove to the Meet? I'm interested in getting a pic of some being used together for this thread (and also for Bob to use if he wishes).

Funny you should mention it Phil...... Mine arrived this morning and I'm planning to give it a good go over the duration of the meet. Feel free to take any pic you like

 

[Humpback]

I certainly shall and hope to do all my meals on it. I'm interested in comparing its heat output with my BB wood stove aswell (which performed excellently at the last meet but is quite heavy to lugg around).

So, I'm read for my close-up Mr DeMill!

Alan

 

[Minstrel]

Hi folks,
I'm afraid work has reared its head - I have a 10 till 7pm on Friday. I intend getting down to be with you on Saturday through Sunday if that's OK.

John

 

[decorum]

Hi folks,
I'm afraid work has reared its head - I have a 10 till 7pm on Friday. I intend getting down to be with you on Saturday through Sunday if that's OK.

John

I'll add you to the tally sheet .

 

[decorum]

... Feel free to take any pic you like

I certainly shall and hope to do all my meals on it. ... So, I'm read for my close-up Mr DeMill!

Cheers chaps . As the design is intended to enable several to be used for the greater good I thought it would be interesting to see how it performs in that function .

 

[drewdunnrespect]

see anyone who will be there on friday afternoon because thats when i am arriving

 

[woodstock]

Is this a gadget thing? what are the advantages over the BB.my motto is this if it works keep using it until it breaks or until something better comes along and at 6 1/4 oz boils a mug of water in I would say 9mins very fuel efficient I would say its pretty hard to better at the moment we could do a comparison at the meet

 

[Humpback]

....... As the design is intended to enable several to be used for the greater good ........ .

Resistence is futile! We are the Borg! :borgsmile


(They could be all that stops us from freezing)


Alan

 

[decorum]

Is this a gadget thing?

Hmm, definition of a gadget .... .

Is it a gadget in the sense that it's shiney when you get it and others wonder what it is? Yes .

Is it a gadget that get the 'must have' vibe and you stop using soon after purchase?
No, it quickly became my first choice stove .


In all seriousness though, it'd be interesting to see them side by side - as a wood burner the BB should be more efficient .

 

[Andy2112]

Is anyone else bringing a Honey Stove to the Meet? I'm interested in getting a pic of some being used together for this thread (and also for Bob to use if he wishes).

I think Twodogs is bringing his Honey to the meet.

 

[MartinK9]

Thanks to Decorum for organising this meet, and to all those that attended that made me so welcome, the weather wasn't as bad as anicipated, just a few downpours and the occassional hailstorm - not nearly as cold as I expected. I didn't go thump in the night, my DD Hammock held. The beverages that flowed were excellent, the variety of food available to sample was better, but most of all the company was fantastic. Thank you one and all.

When's the next one?

 

[OldFingersGreen]

great pics! and a great couple of days, didn't get to meet many people as we were only really there saturday day, but i enjoyed my first night under a tarp and especially the mental weather! must be the only country where you can sunbathe in the pouring rain!

great atmosphere at the meet, can't wait for the next one!!

 

[John Fenna]

Many thanks to everyone who made this a memorable trip for me!
Pictures to follow...

 

[Minstrel]

Hi folks,
thanks to all involved with organising this meet. It was great to put some faces to names and share your company, fire, beverages, and pork pie :You_Rock_

I look forward to being able to spend more time at the next one.

Cheers

John

 

[dr jones]

Just like to say many thanks to all who attended this weekends meet , company , food ,atmosphere was superb and good to meet some new faces . Weather didnt dampen spirits at all , had a great time cheers everyone !

ATB Rolly