Possible Comrie Croft meet up weekend of 14th and 15th September

[warthog1981]

Im not one for using a map and compass to be honest hopefully some one else can be off assistance

 

[Filterhoose]

Bit embarrassing request after all the posts about folk like me. I have no idea how to correctly navigate with a map and compass. I do have the sense to not go hill walking without the right tools and knowledge. If someone has the patience, could I get an introduction to navigation? I'm not the hill walking type but it would be nice to have an idea in case of emergencies.

Also a recommendation of a good compass to buy? Not got a lot of cash, so a balance between price and quality would be good. Some of the compasses in my local shops look and feel like they fell out of a Christmas cracker.

Silva 155056 Expedition 4 Compass £19 is a great all round compass. There is a great wee online tutorial here http://www.shop.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/products/navigation-and-gps/navigation-and-gps-compasses and a great wee set of instructions here http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/competitions.html

Was gonnae come up tae Comrie, but the NE lads are having a wee gathering at Haddo House same weekend. If you are going to Comrie in the future and we hook up, would be happy to share what I know.

Windy

 

[warthog1981]

little bump
I,ll be bringing along a box of sharps axes machetes and Knifes to for swaps or sale plus a few odds and sods

 

[Shambling Shaman]

If we can sort out a chicken sitter, we would like to come.

Whats the rules on dogs plz.

 

[gsfgaz]

Cannie make this , im going to the midland game fayre that weekend ,, sorry Russ

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Sorry should have added that we = wife and two kids (two dogs)

But we are close enough to day trip if need be. (Glen Lyon)

 

[warthog1981]

we have had dogs at the meet up before as long as there not running wild and well behaved there fine

 

[Toddy]

If I dug out the netmaking kit, would anyone like to have a go ? I've got a fair number of netting needles, but making them is good carving practice too

Bronskimac, I have a Suunto compass, and it'll be in my pack. Happy to have a play with it........we could do the Ranger beads too ?

cheers,
M

 

[Shambling Shaman]

as long as there not running wild and well behaved there fine

So leave the kids at home!


I would love to have a go at net making.

 

[bronskimac]

Thanks Toddy, that's great.

 

[humblebumble]

This looks like a good time. What's the craic with the venue? Is there a fee to pay? What's up with the camping? I have a tent and gear of course, I'm just checking for unwritten rules. I have a well-behaved dog and tablet-weaving knowledge to share. I would love to learn net-making, and if anyone's doing navigation that'd be excellent too

Andrew

 

[warthog1981]

Heres a link to the the site should cover all the info

http://comriecroft.com/

 

[Barn Owl]

May make it guys, domestic duties are a bit fluid at the moment but looking good.

 

[Gailainne]

It would be good to catch up, I'm up for it.

 

[warthog1981]

little bump

 

[bronskimac]

Had a change of meds today, looks like travelling over the next few days is a no no . Have a good on everyone.

 

[Toddy]

I'm still going, and I'll bring the netmaking kit........I've some blanks roughed out, so bring your whittling knives

Good luck with the meds, Bronskimac

cheers,
Toddy

 

[warthog1981]

Thanks to Jason and Mary for coming along it was good to catch up and have a blether

 

[JAG009]

Cheers Russ for all the cups of tea and pancakes ,and thanks to Mary for teaching me how to make nets and for the tablet,, Yum Yum


Jason

 

[Toddy]

It was good to meet folks and sit and catch up

George's carving is beautiful work

If the field is ploughed and the weather's not horrendous, might be good to fieldwalk it and see what turns up ?

Thanks for organising this one Russ

atb,
M