New Year Meet at Swyn's

[sandsnakes]

Swyn,

Depending on stuff at home and work, I will probably be able to do Sat and Sun, so put me down.

Rod the elder

Sandsnakes

 

[DanDan The man called Dan]

Hey Swyn, Due to excessive spending over christmas, I have just been grounded by the domestic controler until the end of January "Grrrrr". To say I'm gutted is very much an understatment.
Have a great weekend and sorry I can't make it.

DanDan

 

[NatG]

where is it and can it be reached by public transport? if so count me in

would love to see a forging demo, i could bring some knife making supplies if you want?

Nathan

 

[swyn]

Hi NatG.

You have a choice, either princes Risborough or Great Missenden from Marylebone or to Amersham from Baker Street.
The Marylebone trains get you closer and there are taxi services or on a phone call one of the other attendees may be able to run down to the station. (approx 3-4 miles away)

I look forward to meeting you. I will PM the exact location to you early next week.

Sorry to hear your plight Dan!

Cheers from Swyn.

 

[Rod]

Hi All,

Will be having a Kit Sale at the event to raise some money for the Help For Heroes Charity. I have posted a list of goodies on offer, at tempting credit crunch prices, I might add: on this thread here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36787

cheers

 

[jasons]

See you all there then

 

[Tourist]

Would have liked to have come along, but I have birthday duty as a dad.

I would love to come along to the next one.

 

[swyn]

I am going to the site with a Super SER gas heater to try and thaw the frozen pipes. I have been told that the lowest temperature last night in the UK was in Chesham at -12. Now that really is quite cold....No wonder my abode is so frozen up! I am comfortable(ish) with my basic 'shrafting skills, two duvets and a sleeping bag!

I have had conformation from the Keeper on the munty. I have also had conformation from Chris Claycombe that he is willing to do a heat treating demo and Rod on tracking which is fantastic.

The firewood is dry and stored inside so will produce a warm fire.

I think the only downside is the lack of children. I know mine can't come as the logistics of the shuttle from Suffolk to Bucks are too great during term time. Perhaps there will be some other parents willing to bring some young folks along even if it is only for the day. The cold may prove too much for little bodies for any longer though.
Andy W may bring Josh (6) but he is not sure. I have tried to contact George and am hoping other teenagers will see this thread and want to persuade their parents to bring them along.

The pond in the wood is certainly frozen and may be suitable for some sliding on if the ice is thick enough. I know it is not PC to say this in light of foolish behavior on large frozen areas of water, but as this will be well supervised I see no problems. just remember to bring a change of clothes! It will be b***y cold if one falls in!!

I could do with a big pot..Jason? Please. For vegetables.

Cheers y'all.

Swyn.

 

[nickg]

I could do with a big pot..Jason? Please. For vegetables.



Swyn.

Swyn

I have a big cast iron pot that I can bring, 5l I think. Can I get bags on any bits of munty that dont make it to the pot pls.
I may well turn up on the friday night if thats ok so let me know if I can be useful.
I think it will be a bit too cold for my daughter (it makes the nintendo battery go flat too quickly apparently)

 

[nomade]

Swyn,
you can count me in as I will be coming with Rod the Elder Sat and Sun. Not coming with kids but aren't we all kids at heart?

 

[Pablo]

I'd love to make this one, but unfortunately I've got a busy month. Hope it goes well. Regards to all esp Rod, Jase and Swyn.
Pablo.

 

[JDO330]

Hi Swyn,

Im fairly new but would like to pop along during the day if thats OK (might see if my daughter wants to come along too)? It would be great to put faces to names etc.

Assuming this is acceptable would you PM me details of the exact location.

ATB, Jon.

 

[swyn]

Good to see positive replies!....Nick a cast iron pot would be great! Thanks. Will speak to the Keeper re your request.

Sorry to miss you Pablo.

Yes agree there nomade!:AR15firin

Swyn.

 

[benp1]

Hi Swyn, I'm not going to make this meet I'm afraid. Was down at Mark's last weekend so that's my January trip accounted for. Hope you have a good time

 

[NatG]

train booked and sorted- anything you specifically need me to bring other than stuff to sort out myself?

cheers

Nathan

 

[Seoras]

Will be there Swyn with hopefully a couple of others.

Cheers

George

 

[Rod]

I'd love to make this one, but unfortunately I've got a busy month. Hope it goes well. Regards to all esp Rod, Jase and Swyn.
Pablo.

Cheers Pab!

Will smoke one for you!

 

[swyn]

Hi NatG.

Please advise on your ETA at whichever station you will arrive at. This may help with collection arrangements and keeping an ear open for a 'phone call.

'Kingshill Couriers' operate out of Gt Missenden station and will take advanced bookings from Marylebone (40 mins ahead) I will pm you their no.

Swyn.

 

[swyn]

Well, I've got the venison and chopped a load of firewood. The water is now back on again as the pipes have thawed.

Looking forward to the weekend as the weather outlook is reasonable!

Swyn.

 

[nickg]

Swyn

Cant make friday as I hoped but I will be there mid morning on saturday Anything youd like me to bring or pick up let me know. Ive packedthe cast iron pot

Cheers
Nick