Midlands outdoorshow Meet March 2009

[spamel]

We definately have stinkhorns on 11 but I'd not noticed when I've pitched on that bit in the past - do you mean one of the areas in the views from the temp communal area or the communal area itself?

I'm sure it is the bit I've stayed on in the past. I could be wrong, but it sure looks like it. Going from the old communal area, go out past where Firecrest stayed last time and continue in that direction. The large holly bush on the right is about where I camped the first time and Captain Chunder redecorated the woodland floor!

 

[decorum]

I have a feeling that you were more towards where the funny coloured arrow (chosen in honour of Captain Chunder )

 

[OldFingersGreen]

looks like a great site! i was having visions of a few muddy fields with the odd copse of trees dotted here and there...... seems i was wrong!

can't wait now, hopefully i can get the thursday off so i can make the whole weekend,

i'd be interested in learning anything bushcrafty, the slow match thing sounds like a good idea. not sure what i could do in return though, the only thing i can do that isnt common knowledge is making flutes.

also i dont yet have a proper bushy knife, the plan beeing to make one myself this summer so if anyone has a few knives they wouldnt mind me having a gander at for some inspiration then that would be great.

cheers all

dan

 

[decorum]

... the slow match thing sounds like a good idea. not sure what i could do in return though ...

No need to do anything in return, just come along and enjoy .

... also i dont yet have a proper bushy knife, the plan beeing to make one myself this summer so if anyone has a few knives they wouldnt mind me having a gander at for some inspiration then that would be great. ...

There's a good chance of there being a few examples knocking around at any Meet .

 

[drewdunnrespect]

Addo
Alpha_centaur + 2-4 - will know nearer the date
Andy2112+ Snarf + Gaz (hopefully he'll come this time but don't hold ya breath)
Aragorn - will know nearer the date
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob - will know nearer the date
Davey569 +1 - will know nearer the date
drewdunnrespect
decorum
EEM +1
Humpback
JimN
John Fenna - will know nearer the date
Luke_s
Lurch
MartinK9
Mesquite
Mick Miller
nigeltm + 2
PJ McBear
Sasquatch
T1TCH
Trail Runner +1
Wallenstein
wanderinstar
woodstock
WoodWildling

added my name to the list i will see you there

 

[Humpback]

You, won't I wear camouflage . Who said that!
Look forward to seeing you.

Decorum
Is the swap thing ok - I have some cherished purhases I should like to go to a good home. Also I have a couple of led torches if there's to be a raffle.

Alan

 

[decorum]

... Is the swap thing ok - I have some cherished purhases I should like to go to a good home.

There's no problem with sales or swaps at Meets - for ease forum rules apply (expanded to encompass myself and Rough Close)

Also I have a couple of led torches if there's to be a raffle.

Not this time - too often and it becomes more like a ... chore. It tends to be the case that the more often raffles are held the fewer the tickets sold.

 

[firecrest]

What celebrities are speaking at the outdoors show?

 

[decorum]

From here the time table for the World Theatre is:

Friday 27 March

11:00 - Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Living Dangerously'

12:15 - Doug Scott
Doug will be appearing courtesy of Community Action Nepal

14:45 - Tim Emmett 'Extreme High'

16:00 - Alan Hinkes



Saturday 28 March

10:00 - Graham Milton, Worldwide Whitewater Kayak Explorer


11:15 - Ian Maxwell 'One Thousand Campfires x One Thousand Campfires'

12:45 - Bear Grylls
Bear will be appearing courtesy of Craghoppers

13:45 - Simon Yates 'The Uttermost Part of the Earth'
Simon will be appearing courtesy of World Expeditions

15:00 - Tim Emmett 'The REEL Adventure Diaries'

16:15 - Leo Houlding 'Take Me to the Edge'


Sunday 29 March

10:00 - Laurent Niol 'The REEL Adventure Diaries'

11:15 - Mark Beaumont 'The Man Who Cycled The World'

12:30 - Leo Houlding 'Take Me to the Edge'

13:45 - Catherine Destivelle 'Reaching the Top'

15:00 - Big 5 Kayak Challenge 'While Britain Stopped. . . '


Please note: show speakers and timings are subject to change and ticket refunds are not available as a result.

According to this 'news flash' * 'Intrepid adventurer Bear Grylls is coming to the show. He'll be at the Craghoppers' stand signing books and answering all your burning questions.' (Excerpt from here)

* Link includes a vid of the porcupine scare (at the moment).

 

[firecrest]

aye Ive got some burning questions for him...

 

[decorum]

aye Ive got some burning questions for him...

I wondered about adding that ... but it's what the site says .

Are you thinking of coming down then?

 

[firecrest]

I will book the day off work (seems as they put the time limit up to four weeks in advance!)
But Im still not sure, Id like to go but im in two minds about attending the show.

 

[woodstock]

12:45 - Bear Grylls
Bear will be appearing courtesy of Craghoppers

that speaks volumes typical Rupert (res)

 

[Scrumpy]

Me and the boy will be coming,dont think we will go to the show, got enought kit already. Just chill and make a spoon or something. I'll bring some game or whatever I can get my grubby mits on!

 

[mick miller]

Sadly, due to some whacking great bills this month I no longer have the spare cash to cover the fuel and expenses. It's flipping tight this month as it is. I really hope you all have a wonderful weekend and look forward to hearing all the tales. Hopefully next meet I'll be in a better financial situation. I've taken myself off the list:

Addo
Alpha_centaur + 2-4 - will know nearer the date
Andy2112+ Snarf + Gaz (hopefully he'll come this time but don't hold ya breath)
Aragorn - will know nearer the date
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob - will know nearer the date
Davey569 +1 - will know nearer the date
drewdunnrespect
decorum
EEM +1
Humpback
JimN
John Fenna - will know nearer the date
Luke_s
Lurch
MartinK9
Mesquite
nigeltm + 2
PJ McBear
Sasquatch
T1TCH
Trail Runner +1
Wallenstein
wanderinstar
woodstock
WoodWildling

 

[John Fenna]

I will be coming - and bringing Dr Jones as well!

 

[Andy2112]

Addo
Alpha_centaur + 2-4 - will know nearer the date
Andy2112+ Snarf (hopefully he'll come this time but don't hold ya breath)
Aragorn - will know nearer the date
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob - will know nearer the date
Davey569 +1 - will know nearer the date
drewdunnrespect
decorum
EEM +1
Humpback
JimN
John Fenna - will know nearer the date
Luke_s
Lurch
MartinK9
Mesquite
nigeltm + 2
PJ McBear
Sasquatch
T1TCH
Trail Runner +1
Wallenstein
wanderinstar
woodstock
WoodWildling

 

[woodstock]

Sadly, due to some whacking great bills this month

Tell me about it £23bln RBS

 

[Andy2112]

I will be coming - and bringing Dr Jones as well!

Harrison or Connery ? don't bring that annoying oriental kid though ?? lol

See you there John.

 

[Bodge]

Harrison or Connery ? don't bring that annoying oriental kid though ?? lol

See you there John.