Mr mears??

[AlexGlynn]

Does anyone actually where Mr Mears grew up in kent?, im currently relocating and would like to see the areas he learned his skills as i am currently doing.
Kind regards
Alex

 

[JonathanD]

And did those feet in recent times
walk upon Kents mountains green?
And was the great bushcrafter Ray
upon Kents pleasant pastures seen?
And did the fireflash divine
spark forth upon Kents clouded hills?
And was Woodlore founded there
away from dark satanic mills?

Bring me my bow of finest yew
Bring me my flint knapped with desire
Bring me my hammock! Clouds don't unfold!
Bring me my birch bark for fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
Nor shall my Fine Woodlore knife leave my hand,
Till we have built the sturdiest a-frame here
In Kents green and pleasant land.


Sorry couldn't resist....

 

[Tony]

Was it the south downs he used to adventure in?

 

[pibbleb]

I thought he grew up around Surrey and the North Downs.

Pib

 

[Klenchblaize]

I thought it was East Sussex but can blame Roger Daltry if I'm wrong!

Cheers

 

[Tony]

I thought he grew up around Surrey and the North Downs.

Pib

you're probably right

 

[tedw]

P7perfect - like your style!!!

 

[Tony]

Yep, here's a snip from the BBC

Ray grew up in Southern England on the North Downs

 

[nickg]

It was around Tonbridge Wells IIRC. Thats where he gives his annual talks and close to the Woodlore site.

 

[Ahjno]

... and close to the Woodlore site.

I'm in NL and even that is close for me ... only 1 click
Same Woodlore site also states North Downs

I'll get me (Arktis Windproof) coat

 

[william#]

hey if your exploring the north downs you may find the odd bender i built in hidden woodland areas heheheeehe
north downs are tops for hidden places

 

[fred gordon]

Seems to be such a lack of information and fact about Ray. I can see an opportunity for a Biography or even an Autobiography. Any offers?

 

[JonathanD]

Seems to be such a lack of information and fact about Ray. I can see an opportunity for a Biography or even an Autobiography. Any offers?

Great idea, we could call it the 'Newer Testament'

 

[jasons]

hay we could start pilgrimage ? :thinkerg:

 

[maddave]

And did those feet in recent times
walk upon Kents mountains green?
And was the great bushcrafter Ray
upon Kents pleasant pastures seen?
And did the fireflash divine
spark forth upon Kents clouded hills?
And was Woodlore founded there
away from dark satanic mills?

Bring me my bow of finest yew
Bring me my flint knapped with desire
Bring me my hammock! Clouds don't unfold!
Bring me my birch bark for fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
Nor shall my Fine Woodlore knife leave my hand,
Till we have built the sturdiest a-frame here
In Kents green and pleasant land.


Sorry couldn't resist....

Fabulous !! :You_Rock_

 

[Butternut]

I have a few friends who went to school at Reigate Grammer and swear Ray M. went there too...

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

i spoke to his friend also called ray(as seen on his canoe expedition), he was one of the tutors for my moutain leader training course.

He was even quite cagey about details about ray mears, aparently they quite often meet up to talk and organise expeditions!

i think generally speaking Ray mears is a Quiet man and want's to stay that way much in the way he is with nature!