North wood 4 day meet 29th april - 2nd may

[ged]

Wheres my name gone???

Oh, bother, that was my fault. Sorry Cliff, all. It looks like I added my name to an out of date list.

 

[woodspirits]

thanks for sorting the list neil just nipped into the internet lounge, next stop barcelona (prefer to be in my hammock to be honest)

just reading the op steve. it says 5 days and 4 nights. am i right in thinking thats thurs at midday to monday at midday? might be able to get for thurs if thats the case

yes thats right simon about midday thursday for those who want it
ok my times about up here.

atb steve

 

[Twodogs]

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1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Fri to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)

Quick change of days

 

[SimonD]

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1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)

another day change...

 

[MartinK9]

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1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Thu - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)

another day change here too

 

[woodspirits]

ok fellas, back in the fold.
glad to see some of you are making the most of the extended meet!
and an updated list;

Please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste
1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)

 

[Twodogs]

Im packed ...

 

[dave53]

1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision

 

[dave53]

just stuck my name down be there sat if thats ok regards dave

 

[nolightweight]

Please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste
1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15. dave53 last minute decision

 

[Andy T]

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1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Fri - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision
16. Andy T TBC

 

[PREPER]

Im packed ...

I'm packing today! Looking forward to it, not long now.

PREPER............

 

[woodspirits]

another good find at the car boot today 2 thermarest mats, 1 full length, 1 three quarter, exellent nick. both for £5!!

 

[MartinK9]

another good find at the car boot today 2 thermarest mats, 1 full length, 1 three quarter, exellent nick. both for £5!!

Damn it. Why can't I find great deals like that?

Please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1 and include this line in the paste
1. woodspirits (fri to mon)
2. NLW (Fri to Mon)
3. SimonD (Thurs to Sun)
4. Tank ( Sun to Mon) tbc
5. Preper (2 nights prob Fri and Sat)
6. Snarf (whole hog!)
7. Sasquatch + the knacker (Fri-Sun) TBC
8. MJM1 (Fri-Sun) TBC
9. davey569 (fri-sun)
10. MartinK9 ( Thu - Mon) TBC
11. JonathanD TBC
12. Muddy Boots
13. Twodogs ( Friday - Sunday )
14. Ged (hopefully!)
15 dave53 last minute decision
16. Andy T TBC

 

[SimonD]

looks like just me and you on the thurs martin. think i'm bringing a cake again this time (depending on work) so we'll have to try not to demolish it before everyone else gets there
how you camping this time?

 

[woodspirits]

Damn it. Why can't I find great deals like that?

well 1 of them could be up for grabs with a er nominal markup ahem! i did say £50 not £5??

 

[MartinK9]

looks like just me and you on the thurs martin. think i'm bringing a cake again this time (depending on work) so we'll have to try not to demolish it before everyone else gets there
how you camping this time?

Looks like it Simon, time for us to get a nice pile of wood for the communal area.

Damn it. Why can't I find great deals like that?

well 1 of them could be up for grabs with a er nominal markup ahem! i did say £50 not £5??

Nah, I'm fine Steve... honest

Will the fire box be in situ when we get there? See above..

And,

where are we parking, at the second triangle or at the toilets?

Cheers

 

[SimonD]

Looks like it Simon, time for us to get a nice pile of wood for the communal area.

definitely martin, put my new hatchet to the test

 

[PREPER]

‘Comfort’ North Wood April/May kit list for 2 days

Kit carry
- Berghaus Vulcan 80+20L liners, plastic bags, paracord, string, wash/toilet kit, spare batteries, Cyalumes, spare batteries, compass.
- On person in smock/trouser/shirt pockets – head torch, map(s)/compass, notepad/pencil, hat, gloves, mosquito head net, paper handkerchiefs, fire steel, keys, phone, cash, mini survival pouch.
- FAC, hand gel, mosquito repellent.

Clothes
- Combat trousers/belt, assault boots/socks (X2).
- Under shorts (X2), Webtex base layer (X2)
- Extra layer (Snugpak Sleeka)
- 5.11 shirt

Fire/cooking
- KFS
- Honey stove hive, charcoal, tinder, fire lighters, back up lighter
- Tatonka pan and frying pan lid.
- Washing up kit, Opinel No6 (stainless steel for food prep)
- Oil, condiment kit

Food (Greedy)
- Evening meal 1 – Turkey and chorizo kebabs, pita bread, onions, tomatoes, rat pack pudding
- Evening meal 2 – Curry/chilli, rice, naan bread/rat pack pudding
- Breakfast X 2 /bacon/sausage/beans/bread/butter
- Lunch
- Snacks/emergency food

Water
- Dromedary (6L) full
- Alcoholic beverage(s) /brew kit
- Pattern 58 bottle/metal mug/lid with purification tabs attached plus spares

Shelter
- XL DD Tarp/wooden pegs/cord
- Groundsheet – IPK
- Thermarest 3/4
- Sleeping bag (Snugpak Softie 9).
- Bivi bag
- Chair

Sharps
- Spyderco Bushcrafter (inc attached mini survival kit)
- Backup knife (Falkniven U2)
- Laplander

This is what I intend to take to the meet. Thinking more a comfort than lightweight list.

Opinions/abuse/suggestions?

PREPER........

 

[MartinK9]

Looks good to me Prepper.

Your kit list is yours. Any abuse on my part would be foolhardy and no business of mine anyway.