Packing ready...

[John Fenna]

Am I the only one who is almost packed and ready to go to the Moot?
I find packing sorts out what I need to buy/repair/replace and as I only have one day next week that I can get to the shops (next Thurs) I thought to see what I needed good and early
I hope my car is going to be big enough to cope with the load.... I have had a major clear out of clothing (too big for me now) and gear I have replaced with home made stuff or stuff more suited to my current needs - so the "Bring and Buy" is going to be well stocked!
And then there are the toys to keep me amused during the quiet days....!

 

[Broch]

I have got this right haven't I, it is a week Monday isn't it?

I haven't even started thinking about it yet - maybe once I've got this weekend out of the way.

 

[Mesquite]

I start sorting and organising my kit tomorrow... and will finish cramming it all in the car and trailer on the Sunday

 

[Broch]

Well, to be fair, most of my kit is in the one place so, other than that odd item that you know you've seen somewhere but can't find, I should be OK

 

[John Fenna]

Ah - I use a variety of different kit for different events....
Teaching kit, home "Basecamp" kit, Long term kit - ie Moot for a fortnight, weekend kit etc etc
Different bits in different places.
For an example - I only take my water barrel "Aqua - Roller" or something) for use at Dingly Dell....
It needs de-infesting each year just before the Moot...

 

[Broch]

As I've only been to the Winter Moot could someone explain what this Dingly Dell is all about please?

 

[Mesquite]

As I've only been to the Winter Moot could someone explain what this Dingly Dell is all about please?

They say a picture speaks volumes, here's two of Dingly Dell

 

[Mesquite]

As I've only been to the Winter Moot could someone explain what this Dingly Dell is all about please?

As to what it's about it's where John, Biker, his wife Lyn and I camp for the duration of the moot.

 

[Broch]

And a very nice camp it looks too
I'll wander over and say hello.

 

[Mesquite]

And a very nice camp it looks too
I'll wander over and say hello.

Look for the flags.

John's is very obvious to everyone but him

 

[Tengu]

I thought I had everything sorted but yesterday the manager of the curry house gave me a load of barrels.

I have now got to get them clean, then pack my kit in them...

Why do I need three of those big supermarket bags of clothes?

 

[Broch]

Look for the flags.

John's is very obvious to everyone but him

Oh, John and I have shared a bottle of malt around the fire - consequently, he may not be able to recognise me

 

[John Fenna]

True, true, so very true ... but I will recognise the bottle!
It may even match the one I will have on site! (if I can find it around here!)

 

[R.Lewis]

We are well and truly in packing mode. In fact I'm heading upstairs to sort some more stuff.

 

[Tengu]

Yes, I have to try to get it ll in the car.

Then all my treasures...I have stuff over from last year (I couldnt come) so i need room for that too.

 

[Woody girl]

I started packing last week .. then had to do a big unpack to get to various bits I needed for my birthday celebrations at the harley rally this weekend. Just got home from that now so I've got to unpack all that and repack for the moot... aaargh! I need a packing slave! I'm exhausted after 3 days of solid partying... but it was damm good fun and I'll be there next year too all being well. See ya all on the Monday guys.

 

[Broch]

I'm exhausted after 3 days of solid partying...

Somebody's got to do it - well done

 

[Tengu]

Well, I seem to have got everything in the car...

who knew I had so many rucksacks?

Or books?

 

[Broch]

Well, I seem to have got everything in the car...

Err … again, it's a week tomorrow not tomorrow isn't it? You've got me panicking now

 

[Woody girl]

Broch my train ticket is booked for next Monday. Not tomorrow. .. you got me going now! Had to double check! It's ok you got a week to pack. If you are anything like me I'm checking the weather forcast several times a day and putting the shorts and sun lotion in then taking them out... then putting them in again and wondering if you put the gas bottle in and taking the whole pack apart to check.... again. I have three lists as I often forget where it is if I make only one so forget to check something off the list as it goes in the pack then I'm wondering if its Tuesday or Friday and where did I put the train ticket..... oh the week before a trip is a nightmare of anticipation and excitement and panic. All part of the fun