Next Midlands Meet

[eem]

I have lurked on this site and on the side of hills for the last few weeks now gathering the wise offerings from seasoned professionals and feel it is time to go to a meet.

I am greener than Ray Mears' hat but have a tent, therma rest, a well sharpened Mora (thanks to the £5 sharpening kit) and a listening ear. Would it be beyond the realms of possibility for me and a friend to join this merry band, gather further knowledge and to try out my hobo stove?

we will bring supplies (game / veg / spices and whiskey for all.


Having a a bit more of a read, the idea of someone gathering wood, chopping it and making cooking tripods, skinning stuff and cooking sounds exactly like what a newbie like me (plus 1) should be doing.

 

[Mesquite]

Would it be beyond the realms of possibility for me and a friend to join this merry band, gather further knowledge and to try out my hobo stove?

we will bring supplies (game / veg / spices and whiskey for all.

I think you mentioned the correct password to join the merry midlands band

In all seriousness you'll be made more than welcome. I know I was the first time I ventured out and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, so much so that I keep coming back

I learn something new each time and enjoy the company of everyone who attends

 

[Wallenstein]

Deffo come along - more the merrier, loads of space to spread out and the company is ace.

Just down the road from you by the looks of it!

 

[Wayland]

Very Welcome mate.

Looks like it's going to be a good bunch again.

 

[JimN]

I can't make this one, but stick my name down for the next one

Have a good one.

 

[SOAR]

Forgot to add my name to the list.

Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi
Aragorn - may ground dwell on this one, so bivi or hammock/tarp havn't made me mind up
decorum - probably ground again (I suppose I'd better remember to include myself )
Dingo....Tarp/Hammock or bivi!
Mesquite..... Tarp & bivi
Rob van Winkle (Addos mate) - Tent
shaggystu (possibly+1)........tarp and bivi (possibly+1man tent)
SimonM........Tarp & Hammock (Arriving Saturday)
SOAR........ (Jan maybe) Either Hammock tarp or Tipi if Jans going.
spamel - probably hammock, and why not! May be press ganged into taking a child, but I'll try my damndest not to have to!
T1tch - Hammock
Wallenstein - tent
Woodstock - Hammock?... NHS dependant

 

[Wayland]

I'll put myself back on the list.

Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi
Aragorn - may ground dwell on this one, so bivi or hammock/tarp havn't made me mind up
decorum - probably ground again (I suppose I'd better remember to include myself )
Dingo....Tarp/Hammock or bivi!
Mesquite..... Tarp & bivi
Rob van Winkle (Addos mate) - Tent
shaggystu (possibly+1)........tarp and bivi (possibly+1man tent)
SimonM........Tarp & Hammock (Arriving Saturday)
SOAR........ (Jan maybe) Either Hammock tarp or Tipi if Jans going.
spamel - probably hammock, and why not! May be press ganged into taking a child, but I'll try my damndest not to have to!
T1tch - Hammock
Wallenstein - tent
Wayland and the mega tarp.
Woodstock - Hammock?... NHS dependant

Is someone trying to tell me something?

 

[SOAR]

That might have been my fault, sorry. try again.:togo:

Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi
Andy2112 +1 poss - tents or bivvi
Aragorn - haven't made me mind up
Bernie and Maxine - Hammocks or caravan
Bodge + kids tarp tent or something.
Bushcraft bailey - tarp & hammock
decorum - probably ground again
Dingo - Tarp/Hammock or bivi
firecrest - tent.
Heath - Hammock (if someone can teach me to use it properly)
Mesquite - Tarp & bivi
PJ McBear - Hammock (possibly + Singeblister)
Rob van Winkle (Addos mate) - Tent
Scrumpy - Scrumpy jr - Hammocks
shaggystu (possibly+1) - tarp and bivi (possibly+1man tent)
SimonM - Tarp & Hammock
spamel - probably hammock
T1tch - Hammock
Wallenstein - tent
Wayland and the megatarp again.
WhichDoctor - tent
Woodstock - Hammock?

 

[Mesquite]

Just had my son tell me he'd like to come as well so it's a plus one for me

Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi
Andy2112 +1 poss - tents or bivvi
Aragorn - haven't made me mind up
Bernie and Maxine - Hammocks or caravan
Bodge + kids tarp tent or something.
Bushcraft bailey - tarp & hammock
decorum - probably ground again
Dingo - Tarp/Hammock or bivi
firecrest - tent.
Heath - Hammock (if someone can teach me to use it properly)
Mesquite + 1 - Tarp & bivi
PJ McBear - Hammock (possibly + Singeblister)
Rob van Winkle (Addos mate) - Tent
Scrumpy - Scrumpy jr - Hammocks
shaggystu (possibly+1) - tarp and bivi (possibly+1man tent)
SimonM - Tarp & Hammock
spamel - probably hammock
T1tch - Hammock
Wallenstein - tent
Wayland and the megatarp again.
WhichDoctor - tent
Woodstock - Hammock?

 

[spamel]

Dunno who scrubbed off the bit about me bringing a child along, but well done! Just going on my todd, wouldn't mind getting a good look at one of the bison tipis though, a proper look at them this time as I've only had a quick get up of them in the past. Tipi fund is increasing slowly but surely! I'd rather get the wood burning stove at the same time, saves messing about, so I want to check out a bison stove too whilst I'm at it if one is available to have a shufty at. I'm sure I saw Matt Weirs' stove and that it is the one I want to get. If he ever comes back to BcUK I may find out!

 

[decorum]

Dunno who scrubbed off the bit about me bringing a child along, but well done!

That'd be me . I did it so I (and others) could more easily keep track of the who's, what's and where's ....

I've tidied the list so that it's easier to read. Listing alpha-numerically makes it easier for me to shift anything relevant I may need over to my tally sheet - hopefully it makes it a bit more obvious if someone is inadventantly knocked off the list.

I'll put myself back on the list. .......

...... Far easier to see if you can't see what you could once see, see?

 

[spamel]

"I see!" said the blind man!

 

[decorum]

I'll put myself back on the list.

That might have been my fault, sorry. try again.:togo:

I don't know, first Wayland - then yourself .

Meet list:

Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi
Andy2112 +1 poss - tents or bivvi
Aragorn - haven't made me mind up
Bernie and Maxine - Hammocks or caravan
Bodge + kids tarp tent or something.
Bushcraft bailey - tarp & hammock
decorum - probably ground again
Dingo - Tarp/Hammock or bivi
firecrest - tent.
Heath - Hammock
Mesquite +1 - Tarp & bivi
PJ McBear - Hammock (possibly + Singeblister)
Rob van Winkle - Tent
Scrumpy - Scrumpy jr - Hammocks
shaggystu - tarp and bivi (poss+1 - tent)
SimonM - Tarp & Hammock
SOAR ........ (Jan maybe) Either Hammock tarp or Tipi if Jans going.
spamel - probably hammock
T1tch - Hammock
Wallenstein - tent
Wayland and the megatarp again.
WhichDoctor - tent
Woodstock - Hammock?

 

[woodstock]

I don't know, first Wayland - then yourself .

Meet list:

Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi
Andy2112 +1 poss - tents or bivvi
Aragorn - haven't made me mind up
Bernie and Maxine - Hammocks or caravan
Bodge + kids tarp tent or something.
Bushcraft bailey - tarp & hammock
decorum - probably ground again
Dingo - Tarp/Hammock or bivi
firecrest - tent.
Heath - Hammock
Mesquite +1 - Tarp & bivi
PJ McBear - Hammock (possibly + Singeblister)
Rob van Winkle - Tent
Scrumpy - Scrumpy jr - Hammocks
shaggystu - tarp and bivi (poss+1 - tent)
SimonM - Tarp & Hammock
SOAR ........ (Jan maybe) Either Hammock tarp or Tipi if Jans going.
spamel - probably hammock
T1tch - Hammock
Wallenstein - tent
Wayland and the megatarp again.
WhichDoctor - tent
Woodstock - Hammock?

I see we have all been inserted alphabetically

 

[decorum]

I see we have all been inserted alphabetically

Has it taken you this long to realise why Bodge has talking about the alphabetical insertion of himself??

.

 

[Wallenstein]

I see we have all been inserted alphabetically

My eyes are still watering.

 

[Andy2112]

We have asimilated you now, you are part of the collective.:borgsmile

 

[Ratbag]

Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi
Andy2112 +1 poss - tents or bivvi
Aragorn - haven't made me mind up
Bernie and Maxine - Hammocks or caravan
Bodge + kids tarp tent or something.
Bushcraft bailey - tarp & hammock
decorum - probably ground again
Dingo - Tarp/Hammock or bivi
firecrest - tent.
Heath - Hammock
Mesquite +1 - Tarp & bivi
PJ McBear - Hammock (possibly + Singeblister)
Rob van Winkle - Tent
Ratbag - hammock
Scrumpy - Scrumpy jr - Hammocks
shaggystu - tarp and bivi (poss+1 - tent)
SimonM - Tarp & Hammock
SOAR ........ (Jan maybe) Either Hammock tarp or Tipi if Jans going.
spamel - probably hammock
T1tch - Hammock
Wallenstein - tent
Wayland and the megatarp again.
WhichDoctor - tent
Woodstock - Hammock?

With the aid of some baby oil and a certain amount of rough handling I've inserted myself behind Rob Van W. Hope that hasn't offended anyone's sensibilities...


Rat

 

[spamel]

Not sure if this was a good idea, but I mentioned this meet to my Father and younger brother. They are interested, although my brother seems to think Dad may be working. I may get them to come in their WW2 reenactment gear, so if anybody may be offended by a German Falschirmjaeger or an Airborne Yank, let me know! I'll make sure they leave the deactivated rifles at home, unless there is a wish to see them!

 

[woodstock]

Has it taken you this long to realise why Bodge has talking about the alphabetical insertion of himself??

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No changing the subject I was thinking of doing a curry again so what i planned to do was do the sauce a few days before then add the meat Fri or Sat.