Norfolk and Norwich Group

[Globetrotter.uk]

What sort of time are you planning for arrival at hethal on Friday, if I can alter things about. Junior is a typical teen now and want to go with friends over the weekend. Im trying to work out when im going to be able to join in. being a carer has its ups and downs.

 

[Damascus]

Plan to meet at Thickthorne around 5.30, 6 o'clock on friday or can meet you over there any time after if are going by bus all the way there.

 

[Damascus]

Hi All

Hope all is well for Friday, just need to sort out food, I will do the evening meal, does anyone want to take up the challenge for Saturday evenings meal.

So who is coming so we can plan for food.

Kev will you be the sausage warrior again, they always taste good over the fire.

i will speak to Ben about Saturday lunch and lets not forget the most important PUD, who's bring the Pud.

For those haven't been before, you need to bring your own water, no taps on site.

Looking forward to the weekend and lets hope we don't get this weekends weather.

Any one need directions let us know and will put them in a post.

All the best

D

 

[Whittler Kev]

Kev will you be the sausage warrior again, they always taste good over the fire.

:11doh::yikes::evilangel:
I think I know what you mean .
Yep loads of snorkers, rolls, onions and cheese

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

I will becoming on Saturday, not stopping for evening meal. But I'll bring along some doughnuts

 

[L8starter]

thanks globetrotter for the tip on using reedmace for string making. i was out in my kayak friday evening (when i say out, yes i was 'out', twice!) and by midnight had made 10.5m of cordage, i found it much easier than nettle, shame its not as strong, id post a pic if i was a techno wizz

oh heck, this is hard to commit to the weekend, it now looks as though i may be doing a 5k wild swim in the river bure on sunday so guess i should commit to friday night and saturday and if i say ok ill bring pud youd better tell me what youd like or youll get what i bring? hope im allowed to bring something ready prepared cos im not risking my culinary skills on my first outing. im thinking of a selection of flapjack, apple cake that can get eaten whenever, does that sound ok? if not you'd better shout

im doubt ill make 5.30 but will try, so need some instructions please, i see several areas of woodland in the area. 07776432571

i realise its not an organised affair but just need to check...... i assume i bring my own breakfast and lunch food, any drinks i want and my own trowel!!

 

[Damascus]

Pud sounds good to me, what time is best for you L8starter, as finding the place the first time can be a little difficult we can hang around, let us know


D

 

[L8starter]

Pud sounds good to me, what time is best for you L8starter, as finding the place the first time can be a little difficult we can hang around, let us know


D

i have juggled things around so i have a bit of time in the morning when i can get gear ready so should be with you for 6 but hope to aim for 5.45. which part of the park and ride do you meet in? im a navy citroen c3 with a bike rack on the back

 

[Damascus]

We usually meet at Thickthorne Park n Ride, off the A11/A47 round about, the top end of the car park i will have a dark grey Freelander, Kev has a small white van. I will be there from 5.30 0n wards, so its just Kev =1, me, Ben, Mitch and l8starter. GT on Saturday.

Well see you all on Friday, all the best

Dave

 

[Damascus]

Hi All

Spoken to Ben he will be doing dinner for Saturday evening, I have seen the weather report WET so bring your waterproofs, he he!!!!!

All the best

D

 

[Whittler Kev]

So the count is?

All Weekend

Damascus
Ben
L8Starter
Mitch66
Whittler Kev

Sat only

Globetrotter.uk

I'll bring the snorkers & other hot dog bits, my new cooker (your in for a surprise - I've gone into a glamping mode) and a my backpack of knifes (guess who's got a new GB goodie then?)

 

[L8starter]

feckin OFSTED... just heard today they are in monday and tuesday. ive just left work at 6.45 tonight and we've all been called 3 line whip to a 4pm meeting tomorrow to discuss every single pupil in detail. theres no way now im going to make 6 or even 7 and likely not even 8. its probably safer for me to liaise with GT and come join you on saturday morning

so sorry, no afters tomorrow unless someone else fetches something but you can make up for it with both lots on saturday!!

 

[Damascus]

No worries see you Saturday

D

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

Oops guess what someone forgot to leave for breakfast

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

HERES THE PHOTOS OF THE SPOON CARVING WORKSHOP.

 

[Whittler Kev]

Oops guess what someone forgot to leave for breakfast

Sorry guys
:twak:

Can you spot the chair I made from hazel attached to the tree?
The new bigger ecokettle I swapped for some steel work went down well and got some use (on the fire as well)

Did anyone else have trouble with their fires this weekend? Ours took ages to light (even with meths and bbq matches) and then burnt out super fast. Usual wood and firepit etc used

 

[Damascus]

Hi All,
Nice pic's and this morning we started the fire cooked breakfast and had two lots of coffee in under 45 min's. We were jinx'd yesterday, bloody wood pixie's at work.

Nice piccies GT, till next time.

all the best

"The Smoke Magnet"

 

[Damascus]

Hi Kev

We had a very nice Mushroom Onion and Cheese, hot and toastie rolls for break fast tok the veggie option and very nice.

Smoke magnet

 

[L8starter]

phew.... a pretty full on weekend, thanks guys for the invite and the warm welcome

what did i learn??? where do i start....in no particular order... i learned

To use a fire steel to light cotton wool, birch bark, compressed blocks of something... (what is it GT?)
How to find dry wood when all is wet around you
How to feather a stick
How to whittle a spoon or even a splork!!
that I love sleeping under a tarp, open to the world around me but am distinclty less keen on the slugs that crawl all over my swag.... i mean... what do they want with me?!?!
Tinder fungus can be found on dead ash trees
How to wind rope tidily for efficient use next time
How to make an effective tarp corner with a stone where there is no eyelet
Dmapness in the air can frustrate even the most experienced bushcrafter
To prepack a kelly kettle so its ready for a morning cuppa, didnt try it but damascus, you betcha im going to!!
whilst there is frequently a most efficient way of doing something, a miriad of ways are actually possible, and all are equally valid. accepting the attempts of another, without comment or offering of advice, validates them as a person and encourages their zeal for knowledge. thanks kev
How to make a bushcraft splice
seeing a bushcraft chair being made against a tree trunk...... and not collapsing!
that GT lurks with a camera
that the generosity of my fellow human beings continues to fill me with awe and wonder

oh and since coming home... ive learned
that despite nettles being said to be good for weaving baskets .... and despite being a spinner and a weaver.... ill have to work on that one, further research needed
that hammocks can have a cosy cosy zipped in layer or a winged mat to keep one warm.... hmmmm need to experiment there i reckon.who's got what hammock wise for me to have a look at?
that heroditus reported all sorts of highly dubious information but was neverthelss a mine of information


ok thanks for all of that and more.... apologies for the learning credits I have forgotten to credit....

roll on the next one and the canoe trail camp out.....

oh and newbies, if you aint been out yet with these guys.... get braved and turn up, they are a ramshaclkle bunch of good intentions who love to share what they know

 

[L8starter]

oh.... and re breakfast.......i just went for the rest of ben's rocky road .... and my mango