North Wood extended meet, 30th June - 8th July 2012 country fair and barn dance

[woodspirits]

for those that missed it first time around...

fee update for the upcoming meet

having been in discussion with Gordon and Robert at Middleton Farm, we have thrashed out a few concessions for our members.

there are a potential 9 nights available here, basically this is what its come down to;


anyone staying over 4 consecutive nights, will pay £20 in total this will include free entry into the festivities and 1 hog roast portion

anyone staying up to 4 consecutive nights will pay £15 in total this will include free entry into the festivities and 1 hog roast portion.



in all cases if you want entry into the bikers rock bands, a donation would be appreciated, i leave that to your discretion, be sensible

if you want more food, its chargeable.
if you attend the bar, its chargeable, a local landlord will be running this at normal prices.
minors attending free, with normal parental discretion re bar and band adult content

so, in conclusion;

if you stop for the whole 9 nights its only going to cost you just £20
anything else its only going to cost you just £15


i think you'll agree, this is very good value. original post will be updated to show new fees.

if you havn't already, please indicate what dates you intend to stay in main thread

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[Johnnyboy1971]

Please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1.

indicate on the meet list your probable day of arrival just to keep track, and include this line in the paste

1. woodspirits
(Dates) Carving

2. NLW
(Dates) Work dependant. Hopefully both weekends - I'll think of something

3. MartinK9
(29 June - 8 July) General lethargy and tea making.

4. Davey569
(5 July - 7 July) (TBC)

5. Sasquatch & Joseph
(6 July - 8 July) Doing as little as poss due to current workload.

6. Priam +1 (TBC)
(29 June - 8 July) I will think of somthing - even if its just helping out or brewing up for the demonstrators. - Litter picking etc.

7.Karl82
(30 June - 8 July) Fire lighting modern and traditional flint and steel, bow drill and also different tinder and ember extenders.

8. Cliv
(29 June / 2 July & 6 July /8 July )

9. Bodge + Adam
(Dates) Oatcakes from scratch workshop. May need help with this in the way of shelter and a location with a useable fire. (subject to not being on holiday) Not sure I'll make it now.

10. cowboy and cowgirl
(Dates) Ill have a think on something i can contribute!

11. andy t.
(Dates)

12. MJM1 (+ Wife and 3 year old daughter)
(6th July - 8th July) dates TBC

13. tinkypete
(Dates TBC)

14. Turbogirl and Youngling
(Fri 29-Sun1 then Fri 6th-Sun8th July) I'll prob demo spinning, might bring the wheel if the forecast is good

15. lucklee.
(Dates) ill do a leather work tutorial mate, a basic sheath from strat to end.

16. SimonD
(Dates) I can bring some bits i've carved to make steves stuff look even better. got a few months to improve

17. shaggystu and gemma (TBC)
(Dates) not sure what we could contribute to be honest, quite happily lend a hand with someone else's demo (tangled up in sally's spinning could be fun), or a bit of plant ID maybe?

18. Muddy Boots
(Dates) Bird watching

19. Outdoory ( + Ewein +1 TBA)
(Dates) Helping someone else and learning? Maybe Bodge and Adam?

20. Johnnyboy1971.
(29 June - 8 July) Traditional lazyness and guarding the woodpile and a little bit of airgun plinking.

21. Dwardo, Bowyery
(Dates) Fletching and how to miss with style (providing we have a safe target and permission) Need to think about staves and tools

22. jimbo75
(29 June - 01 July)

23. Tank
(Dates TBC)

24. Andy BB (dates TBC)
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[MartinK9]

for those that missed it first time around...

if you havn't already, please indicate what dates you intend to stay in main thread

Please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1.

indicate on the meet list your probable day of arrival just to keep track, and include this line in the paste

1. woodspirits
(Dates) Carving

2. NLW
(Dates) Work dependant. Hopefully both weekends - I'll think of something

3. MartinK9
(29 June - 8 July) General lethargy and tea making.

4. Davey569
(5 July - 7 July) (TBC)

5. Sasquatch & Joseph
(6 July - 8 July) Doing as little as poss due to current workload.

6. Priam +1 (TBC)
(29 June - 8 July) I will think of somthing - even if its just helping out or brewing up for the demonstrators. - Litter picking etc.

7.Karl82
(30 June - 8 July) Fire lighting modern and traditional flint and steel, bow drill and also different tinder and ember extenders.

8. Cliv
(29 June / 2 July & 6 July /8 July )

9. Bodge + Adam
(Dates) Oatcakes from scratch workshop. May need help with this in the way of shelter and a location with a useable fire. (subject to not being on holiday) Not sure I'll make it now.

10. cowboy and cowgirl
(Dates) Ill have a think on something i can contribute!

11. andy t.
(Dates)

12. MJM1 (+ Wife and 3 year old daughter)
(6th July - 8th July) dates TBC

13. tinkypete
(Dates TBC)

14. Turbogirl and Youngling
(Fri 29-Sun1 then Fri 6th-Sun8th July) I'll prob demo spinning, might bring the wheel if the forecast is good

15. lucklee.
(Dates) ill do a leather work tutorial mate, a basic sheath from strat to end.

16. SimonD
(Dates) I can bring some bits i've carved to make steves stuff look even better. got a few months to improve

17. shaggystu and gemma (TBC)
(Dates) not sure what we could contribute to be honest, quite happily lend a hand with someone else's demo (tangled up in sally's spinning could be fun), or a bit of plant ID maybe?

18. Muddy Boots
(Dates) Bird watching

19. Outdoory ( + Ewein +1 TBA)
(Dates) Helping someone else and learning? Maybe Bodge and Adam?

20. Johnnyboy1971.
(29 June - 6 July) Traditional lazyness and guarding the woodpile.

21. Dwardo, Bowyery
(Dates) Fletching and how to miss with style (providing we have a safe target and permission) Need to think about staves and tools

22. jimbo75
(29 June - 01 July)

23. Tank
(Dates TBC)

24. Andy BB (dates TBC)

 

[woodspirits]

yes i know mate, unfortunately personal circumstances will dictate my own attendance

steve
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[SimonD]

Please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1.

indicate on the meet list your probable day of arrival just to keep track, and include this line in the paste

1. woodspirits
(Dates) Carving

2. NLW
(Dates) Work dependant. Hopefully both weekends - I'll think of something

3. MartinK9
(29 June - 8 July) General lethargy and tea making.

4. Davey569
(5 July - 7 July) (TBC)

5. Sasquatch & Joseph
(6 July - 8 July) Doing as little as poss due to current workload.

6. Priam +1 (TBC)
(29 June - 8 July) I will think of somthing - even if its just helping out or brewing up for the demonstrators. - Litter picking etc.

7.Karl82
(30 June - 8 July) Fire lighting modern and traditional flint and steel, bow drill and also different tinder and ember extenders.

8. Cliv
(29 June / 2 July & 6 July /8 July )

9. Bodge + Adam
(Dates) Oatcakes from scratch workshop. May need help with this in the way of shelter and a location with a useable fire. (subject to not being on holiday) Not sure I'll make it now.

10. cowboy and cowgirl
(Dates) Ill have a think on something i can contribute!

11. andy t.
(Dates)

12. MJM1 (+ Wife and 3 year old daughter)
(6th July - 8th July) dates TBC

13. tinkypete
(Dates TBC)

14. Turbogirl and Youngling
(Fri 29-Sun1 then Fri 6th-Sun8th July) I'll prob demo spinning, might bring the wheel if the forecast is good

15. lucklee.
(Dates) ill do a leather work tutorial mate, a basic sheath from strat to end.

16. SimonD
(6th July-8th July) taking it very easy!!!!

17. shaggystu and gemma (TBC)
(Dates) not sure what we could contribute to be honest, quite happily lend a hand with someone else's demo (tangled up in sally's spinning could be fun), or a bit of plant ID maybe?

18. Muddy Boots
(Dates) Bird watching

19. Outdoory ( + Ewein +1 TBA)
(Dates) Helping someone else and learning? Maybe Bodge and Adam?

20. Johnnyboy1971.
(29 June - 6 July) Traditional lazyness and guarding the woodpile.

21. Dwardo, Bowyery
(Dates) Fletching and how to miss with style (providing we have a safe target and permission) Need to think about staves and tools

22. jimbo75
(29 June - 01 July)

23. Tank
(Dates TBC)

24. Andy BB (dates TBC)

 

[MartinK9]

yes i know mate, unfortunately personal circumstances will dictate my own attendance

steve
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Just joking mate.

 

[woodspirits]

just a thought,

for those of you on the extended meet, i will bring in my inverter to keep your phones, ipods or whatever powered up should you need to. dont forget your chargers!

 

[sasquatch]

All mod cons eh!

 

[TurboGirl]

If there are other Younglings around, I'll prob be staying in the woods during the nighttime activities so am more than happy to be Aunt Sally and childmind if Dads etc wanna go to the marquee

 

[Bodge]

If there are other Younglings around, I'll prob be staying in the woods during the nighttime activities so am more than happy to be Aunt Sally and childmind if Dads etc wanna go to the marquee

That is a very kind offer Sal. Do you have some earplugs?

 

[woodspirits]

had a wander down to NW today,

access is a bit 'mushy' at the moment, lets hope it dries a bit for our dates. its all looking very lush in there you wouldnt recognise our old pitches! chatting to Robert it seems they have a corporate entertainment firm on board, (not the one thats based there) amongst the various attractions there are archery and air rifles ranges which might please some of the gang but i will also accommodate anyone who wants to plink or use a bow at our meet in a safe and secluded area.

been giving our involvement a bit of thought, in order for us to have a gander down the farm ourselves, we need to offer any visitors a window to visit the primitives demonstrating otherwise were stuck there all day and will miss out. they can of course wander in at any time, but i think we need to gear our demo's to suit us too. so...10 till 1 ? 1 to 3? etc, whats your thoughts?

 

[Karl82]

1-3 will suit me for the fire demo.

what i have planned so far

fire starters

BOW DRILL
HAND DRILL
FLINT AND STEEL
9VOLT BATTERY AND WIRE WOOL
LIGHTER
MATCHES
FEROROD
POTASIUMPROMAGINATE GLYSARIN
FERENSAL LENSE

tinder


COTTON AND VASALIN
BIRCHBARK
OLD MANS BEARD
GRASS
JUTE TWINS
SLOW MATCH
FUNGUS'S
COTTON FACE WIPS IN WAX
MURRYS BEES WAX AND COTTON
BBQ LIGHTERS
FAT WOOD
WOOD SHAVINGS

 

[shaggystu]

struggling a bit with the old "cut and paste" at the moment but could someone please remove me from the list, i won't be able to attend.

hope you all have a great time

thanks

stuart

 

[Karl82]

Please list your interest below only if you agree to the terms in post 1.

indicate on the meet list your probable day of arrival just to keep track, and include this line in the paste

1. woodspirits
(Dates) Carving

2. NLW
(Dates) Work dependant. Hopefully both weekends - I'll think of something

3. MartinK9
(29 June - 8 July) General lethargy and tea making.

4. Davey569
(5 July - 7 July) (TBC)

5. Sasquatch & Joseph
(6 July - 8 July) Doing as little as poss due to current workload.

6. Priam +1 (TBC)
(29 June - 8 July) I will think of somthing - even if its just helping out or brewing up for the demonstrators. - Litter picking etc.

7.Karl82
(30 June - 8 July) Fire lighting modern and traditional flint and steel, bow drill and also different tinder and ember extenders.

8. Cliv
(29 June / 2 July & 6 July /8 July )

9. Bodge + Adam
(Dates) Oatcakes from scratch workshop. May need help with this in the way of shelter and a location with a useable fire. (subject to not being on holiday) Not sure I'll make it now.

10. cowboy and cowgirl
(Dates) Ill have a think on something i can contribute!

11. andy t.
(Dates)

12. MJM1 (+ Wife and 3 year old daughter)
(6th July - 8th July) dates TBC

13. tinkypete
(Dates TBC)

14. Turbogirl and Youngling
(Fri 29-Sun1 then Fri 6th-Sun8th July) I'll prob demo spinning, might bring the wheel if the forecast is good

15. lucklee.
(Dates) ill do a leather work tutorial mate, a basic sheath from strat to end.

16. SimonD
(6th July-8th July) taking it very easy!!!!

17. Muddy Boots
(Dates) Bird watching

18. Outdoory ( + Ewein +1 TBA)
(Dates) Helping someone else and learning? Maybe Bodge and Adam?

19. Johnnyboy1971.
(29 June - 6 July) Traditional lazyness and guarding the woodpile.

20. Dwardo, Bowyery
(Dates) Fletching and how to miss with style (providing we have a safe target and permission) Need to think about staves and tools

21. jimbo75
(29 June - 01 July)

22. Tank
(Dates TBC)

23. Andy BB (dates TBC)

sorted for you Stu

 

[shaggystu]

cheers karl

 

[TurboGirl]

That is a very kind offer Sal. Do you have some earplugs?

No, only duct tape , bungee cords and a social services exemption rating

Spinning is something that I'll just do as and when if you don't mind.... probably quite a lot as it involves sitting on my backside, doing little more work than a gentle foot tapping I'm happy to take a share in fire and camp watch duties, not onne for the madding crowds at the moment, just wanna be in NorthWood and enjoying you bush bros company mostly!

 

[Warthogiam]

Will there be any access problems if I can only make it pm Saturday for 1 night?

 

[woodspirits]

1-3 will suit me for the fire demo.

what i have planned so far

fire starters

BOW DRILL
HAND DRILL
FLINT AND STEEL
9VOLT BATTERY AND WIRE WOOL
LIGHTER
MATCHES
FEROROD
POTASIUMPROMAGINATE GLYSARIN
FERENSAL LENSE

tinder


COTTON AND VASALIN
BIRCHBARK
OLD MANS BEARD
GRASS
JUTE TWINS
SLOW MATCH
FUNGUS'S
COTTON FACE WIPS IN WAX
MURRYS BEES WAX AND COTTON
BBQ LIGHTERS
FAT WOOD
WOOD SHAVINGS

brilliant karl, plenty of variety there

Will there be any access problems if I can only make it pm Saturday for 1 night?

no access issues, if its after 1800 the electric gates may be closed just pm me for the code before the event

 

[woodspirits]

No, only duct tape , bungee cords and a social services exemption rating

Spinning is something that I'll just do as and when if you don't mind.... probably quite a lot as it involves sitting on my backside, doing little more work than a gentle foot tapping I'm happy to take a share in fire and camp watch duties, not onne for the madding crowds at the moment, just wanna be in NorthWood and enjoying you bush bros company mostly!

you do exactly as you want Sal' i think most will soon retreat back to the sanctuary of the woods!

as for the sprogs, would a couple of sheets of herras fencing help?

 

[TurboGirl]

So which dumb old hen d'ya think had to google 'heras fencing' before she got the joke there.... I think our lads would see it as a 5 minute challenge before they appeared on the other side with delighted grins *buk-buk-bukkk-BUKKK-BUKEEERRRRKKKKKKKK!*