Midlands September '09 Meet.

[firecrest]

Davey did you sleep in the shelter that night?

I had forgotten all about the chance to make a natural shelter that weekend, unfortunately I didnt realise till late saturday and I had not brought my saw. Id like another chance to attempt that though.

 

[MartinK9]

Looks like a good one guys

You didn't get to use the Lavvu then Martin ?

Nah,

Wot he said:

Nah, he's waiting for some lazy so-and-so to sort his worklife out so he can spend some time in the woods.

Looks like another cracking weekend. So gutted I can't get out at the mo.


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The weather was so good that a final opportunity to hammock couldn't be missed

 

[MartinK9]

Nah, he's waiting for some lazy so-and-so to sort his worklife out so he can spend some time in the woods.

Looks like another cracking weekend. So gutted I can't get out at the mo.

No rush PJ

Hope you can get out soon - my home made schnapps and other libations will start to mature next month

 

[addo]

my home made schnapps and other libations will start to mature next month

O dear:11doh:

 

[MartinK9]

O dear:11doh:

Indeed

 

[Twodogs]

more piccys ,

Twodogs

 

[decorum]

... got plenty of poles ....

I've been told that 'harvesting' in that area is (probably) going to be a long term option .
Which is cool on more than a few counts .

 

[PJMCBear]

Well, I'll be using my hammock all winter. The quilt might be stored till next year though. Not sure it would deal with minus temps. The Nanuk will cope admirably, as always.

The weather was so good that a final opportunity to hammock couldn't be missed

 

[FerlasDave]

Davey did you sleep in the shelter that night?

I had forgotten all about the chance to make a natural shelter that weekend, unfortunately I didnt realise till late saturday and I had not brought my saw. Id like another chance to attempt that though.

I didnt Lindsey no, I hadnt bought my bivvi along or my proper sleeping bag. And I whimped out

Next time maybe

 

[firecrest]

I didnt Lindsey no, I hadnt bought my bivvi along or my proper sleeping bag. And I whimped out

Next time maybe

Tut tut ya wimp!

says me who set up a tarp in sweden then slept in the car instead

 

[decorum]

And finally, a couple of pics from me ...

A path, renewed during the weekend.

A 'bush-mush pizza'.

Pig-in-a-blanket.

'Playing' with fire(-poi)

A Ninja smilie .

And finally ...

Something that didn't bite me over the weekend.

EDIT: I should mention, for clarity, that the fire-poi were being used by members of the sites' crew and that they were being used in the sites' campfire circle and not on PC11.

 

[Wayland]

Finally got around to shopping a few of mine so here they are.

 

[firecrest]

Great pictures! I like Addos `morning lethargy` picture

 

[jdlenton]

looks like you all had a great time apologies for not attending I didn't have any details saved,the site went down and only came back up after i had given up all hope of coming and committed do doing something else. hope fully I will be able to make the next one.

 

[decorum]

... apologies for not attending I didn't have any details saved ...

Not a problem .

... hope fully I will be able to make the next one.

Providing the site isn't booked out (doubtful), the next one will be 20 - 22 November - which is the same w/e as the TORM reenactment market.




For all ...

The market is down the road (10 or so miles) from the site - as with the Outdoor Show Meets, there is no obligation to go to the event.

 

[Wayland]

Great pictures! I like Addos `morning lethargy` picture

There are few people that look as relaxed in the woods as Addo, the mark of a true woodsman in my book.

 

[addo]

Great pictures, thanks for putting up Gary. Must admit I do like Rough close. Its a cracking wood and very easy to relax there.

Luckily Ive managed to run a little short on hazel poles, as my latest log shelter has become a grander scheme than I had planned, so I best pop down in November and help clear some more.

 

[jdlenton]

the next one will be 20 - 22 November -

I'd like to attended if it happens but our new baby is due on the 22nd of nov so i doubt i will get a pass!!!!

hopefully i'll get to one at some point in the new year !!!

J*

 

[jimbo75]

Thanks for a great weekend guy's.. My little bro is cmpletely hooked on Bushcraft now!
Cant wait for the next meet, and so glad the forum is up and running again..
Will try and post some pics.
See you all soon hopefully......Jimbo....

 

[jimbo75]

Forgot to mention! I was sitting a few row's back from Two Dogs at the recent Ray mears lecture in Birmingham, and I thought his reply to the question about forum's was a little unfair!
Nice one for giving us all a mention anyhow.. I'm sure we would all prefer to just get out there and do it for real. He should have chose a better response I think!
Thats my 2 pence worth!