Norfolk and Norwich Group
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paintballvern
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Hi rich thanks for the pm, I would love to have a meet up with you and some of the other guys/girls form the group in norwich count me in I got a lot of learning to do....
Hi, glad you got the PM
welcome on board what sort of Bushcraft stuff are you into?
I do a bit of everything, have a bit of a thing for Bushcraft gear(most of us do
)
we are all learners when it comes to the big world of Bushcraft among us we have hunters, skilled craftsmen, and just poeple that like new Bushcraft toys!
we'd love to meet you, where are you from (please no exact details) I'm A self employed Gardener from New Costessey a few of us Live in Norwich city some live on the coast, and a few pop over the border to see us.
(oh and i don't look like Mr T, i keep meaning to change my picture )
welcome on board what sort of Bushcraft stuff are you into?
I do a bit of everything, have a bit of a thing for Bushcraft gear(most of us do
)we are all learners when it comes to the big world of Bushcraft among us we have hunters, skilled craftsmen, and just poeple that like new Bushcraft toys!
we'd love to meet you, where are you from (please no exact details) I'm A self employed Gardener from New Costessey a few of us Live in Norwich city some live on the coast, and a few pop over the border to see us.
(oh and i don't look like Mr T, i keep meaning to change my picture
)
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paintballvern
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Hi I live in Thetford and I also do a bit of p/time gardening on top of my main job, always had an interest in outdoor hobbies, I dont have any real practical experience of any bushcraft apart from watching grillis/mears on the box, just ordered a clipper off the bay, seems that's a good starting place, dont realy know what I'll need (bushcraft toys) for a meet with you guys
But I look forward to meeting you all if anyone needs a lift let me know...
But I look forward to meeting you all if anyone needs a lift let me know...
Cool!sounds like you'll get on with us just fine! thanks for the offer of a lift! there are a few From our group from Thetford way, (Jay Jay, Leon-B).
as for what kit to get....shiney is good!
I have a mixture of new/old Military kit, outdoor/lightweight plus ancient technology.
but pretty much anything goes, or just bring yourself!
There is a scout campsite at two mile bottom I've used down your way with BCUK before,
good site, open fires, hammocks tarps whatever, plus i think even showers now! and also quite cheap(only a few quid per night)!
Prehaps we could come and meet you down there soon!
I know of some nice areas.
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paintballvern
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Thanks Rich, when the evenings draw out a bit we could even have some evening meets be good to meeet up with you all and some newbies as well!
be good to meeet up with you all and some newbies as well!
If we go on a "first come, first serve" sort of system,
could we meet up at Bacton woods first, and Thetford way 2nd?
We may have some more Newbies by the Thetford meet which obviously is a much bigger place to explore.
an idea came up When i was with Kev-b, and Globetrotter something we used to do as scouts:
a "straight line hike" it's a fairly simple and self explained.
you choose a fairly large area like a few miles across and draw a random line across your map, you then follow the line as closely as possible across obstacles to the end.
obviously something you'd have to prepare for, with possible stream/river crossings (optional if you are non-swimmer), and yes you'd probably get wet and muddy but it's a great test of map reading and initiative (could we make a kit raft?) when you've done it a great sense of achievement .
I'm not sure scouts do this sort of thing anymore (imagine the paperwork:Wow: ) but amongst us are quite a few young at heart (including me!) and it would be a great Ice breaker!
(I should point out several of us have suitable qualifications i have Mountain Leader training and amongst us we have first aiders Scout/Cadet leaders, ex forces. we'd be ok!)
Prehaps a little cold to do this time of year, but what d'you think?
could we meet up at Bacton woods first, and Thetford way 2nd?
We may have some more Newbies by the Thetford meet which obviously is a much bigger place to explore.
an idea came up When i was with Kev-b, and Globetrotter something we used to do as scouts:
a "straight line hike" it's a fairly simple and self explained.
you choose a fairly large area like a few miles across and draw a random line across your map, you then follow the line as closely as possible across obstacles to the end.
obviously something you'd have to prepare for, with possible stream/river crossings (optional if you are non-swimmer), and yes you'd probably get wet and muddy but it's a great test of map reading and initiative (could we make a kit raft?) when you've done it a great sense of achievement
. I'm not sure scouts do this sort of thing anymore (imagine the paperwork:Wow: ) but amongst us are quite a few young at heart (including me!) and it would be a great Ice breaker!
(I should point out several of us have suitable qualifications i have Mountain Leader training and amongst us we have first aiders Scout/Cadet leaders, ex forces. we'd be ok!)
Prehaps a little cold to do this time of year, but what d'you think?
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paintballvern
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Yup sure, due to weather being changable at present over-nighters are a bit risky but day time meets should be good.
how about a friday meet for all those working weekends:
Friday 6th feb
or
Friday 20th feb
and a Saturday or Sunday meet
Saturday 21st / Sunday 22nd
or
Saturday 27th / Sunday28th
Post back your best options
and any subjects you'd like covered,
Cheers
Rich
how about a friday meet for all those working weekends:
Friday 6th feb
or
Friday 20th feb
and a Saturday or Sunday meet
Saturday 21st / Sunday 22nd
or
Saturday 27th / Sunday28th
Post back your best options
and any subjects you'd like covered,
Cheers
Rich
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paintballvern
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sounds like a date!
6th Feb Bacton woods, we'll sort out times later.
I'll bring that firestriker for you Rich, and a few more for folks to play around with. Plus a few sharp things I've made too.
Cool Lord lurcher, snufkin!,paintballvern, and myself so far!
I'll try to remember to bring some interesting bits too.
I'll try to remember to bring some interesting bits too.
rain!lets hope it doesn't get too wet on the 6th!
just made myself a new crusader cup lid from an old alloy saucepan, I'll try a few drain holes in one side and perhaps a leather loop handle, my last one has a metal loop which rattles alot.
I've now fixed a load of cords to my parachute so it should be easy to fix up for a huge group shelter.
Oh and thanks to Lord Lurcher for my new (new to me) knife:You_Rock_ hope you like my billies swap!
anyone else up to stuff?
I was hoping to fire up the forge yesterday but the weather wasn't co-operating. I've a sinew backed takedown bow in the works. The sinew is still drying. I might bring it along to the Friday meet for people to look at if it's dry enough.
Not sure if there is a big enough open area to set up your 'chute.
Not sure if there is a big enough open area to set up your 'chute.
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