Out & About with the boys (again) pic heavy

[Kepis]

Was out and about with my nephews again this weekend, eldest one's turn to light the fire this time round, he collected all of the tinder, kindling etc himself and went to it....

Once the fire was going it was time for a brew, he wanted to try nettle tea so i made some up for him,

He hated the tea, but happily munched on the wilted leaves

Couple of genaral shots of the camp area

Having had something to eat & drink (glad i took some hot chocolate with me for nipper), we went for a bit of a bimble and found a huge Cramp Ball on a fallen Ash (nephews hand next to it for size)

After a bit of a walk around, we headed back to camp where he wanted to try the flint & steel as he doesn't get on with it that well, and wanted to practice, it took him a little while to get an ember, but he did it in the end...

Also made a raised platform to keep our firewood off the damp ground..

Unfortunately time ran out and he didn't have time to construct a roof for it, still always next time

 

[andy_e]

Fantastic, thanks maver. I hope to do similar when my own nephews are old enough

 

[DoctorSpoon]

Lovely pics again, thank you! If there are any conifer plantations in the area, look out for Grand Fir trees - my kids love grand fir tree tea! When you crush the needles they smell of grapefruit and it makes a lovely hot citric drink ... even nicer with a teaspoon of honey

 

[SOAR]

Looks like a good day out was had by all.

Simon.

 

[abushcrafter]

Lovely pics again, thank you! If there are any conifer plantations in the area, look out for Grand Fir trees - my kids love grand fir tree tea! When you crush the needles they smell of grapefruit and it makes a lovely hot citric drink ... even nicer with a teaspoon of honey

I will give that one a go

 

[pothunter]

Good on yer.

Used to take mine when they were younger, they don't show any interest now but the knowledge is there to solve problems and they are very self reliant.

Keep it up Pothunter.