Rough Close - July 2011 - Pictures

[PeterH]

A different pitch at Rough Close this time, we were towards the back of the site using the "Leaders Training Field" which meant we had the use of an area of principally spruce with the usual RC mix of broadleaved trees, hazel youngsters and holy bushes. However we also had a sun-trap field better than my lawn and both water and toilet block onsite. A relatively quiet weekend on site we hardly saw or heard any youngsters all weekend other than our visitors - see below.

My setup and Warbonnet Blackbird that postie had just brought, getting it right is going to take a bit of practice I think!

Other views of the main pitch

On Saturday afternoon Wayland presented his Viking experience and is about to arrange a marriage amongst our visitors from Decorum's scout group

 

[MartinK9]

As stated, a new area used. Many thanks Phil for organising.

Chris Climbing:

My Set Up:

Set Ups:

 

[MartinK9]

Line Rigging:

Wayland's Demo:

Wood Prep:

Chicken dinner for Wayland and Debs:

 

[Elines]

Yep - best meet ever for me - people, weather, site were all brilliant and Wayland's Viking talk was an extra bonus - it was too good just for kids (like so many other things) so we were fortunate to be able to sit in and listen - and learn too. So thanks to Phil for organising it for us.

My new sleeping arrangements – 2” memory foam mattress on an Exped downmat 7 gave me a better night’s sleep than I have had in many hotels. And when Steve lent me a camp bed it became really luxurious. (If you hadn’t realised I am going for comfort.)

As always I picked up loads of useful information and tips - particular thanksto MartinK9, Mesquite and Wayland for that and extra special thanks to MartinK9 and Mesquite for their help in trying toget my rope down from the tree when it got stuck!

Anybody who feels they are a ’book/theoretical’ bushcrafterand not yet dipped their toe in the leaf litter should come along – you will learn loads and have a great time.

 

[shaggystu]

great pics of a great meet, wish i could've made it down for a bit longer.

i may have spoken a little too soon about my avoidance of insect bites, RC got me better than ever this time, i'll get a photo up in a bit but please be warned, it's not pretty!

stuart

 

[redandshane]

That looks great I am not one for meets etc but this great post has actually made me feel I missed out on something special
I would have loved to have sat in on Waylands talk; his Viking demo looks packed with interesting things
I like the photos of the varied set ups
Thanks for sharing with us PeterH and MartinK9

 

[TinkyPete]

Great photos Peter and Martin as always.

Another awesome meet, tried a few new things one which didn't work but came out with an alternative way to get it to work thanks Phil,Steve and Martin for the Ideas.

Sort some more set up ideas and cemented others.

Must remember to eat next time and sensible times and not get distract with talking and other stuff

Gary's talk was amazing: Normans were Vikings who went a bit French

Great to meet everyone and those lucky ones with a bit more time there enjoy

 

[Twodogs]

Good stuff like the look of the new pitch
Twodogs

 

[Karl82]

great pics guys looks like you all had another good wekend. sorry i dident make it even for just a few hours on saturday just wasent feeling well enough.

 

[GordonM]

Thanks for the pics guys. Neat to see Chris' climbing gear in action. Martin, I like the little portable table at your setup. What is the brand of the water bladder you have hanging? Nice (fancy) kuksa,too. I like the picture of Wayland shooting the rigging lines into the treetops, his clothing speaks volumes on practicality and utility, nice!. Outstanding job on the chicken Gary and Deb. Is that a wolf or coyote pelt in your demo?

Gordy

 

[MartinK9]

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Thanks for the pics guys. Neat to see Chris' climbing gear in action. Martin, I like the little portable table at your setup. What is the brand of the water bladder you have hanging? Nice (fancy) kuksa,too. I like the picture of Wayland shooting the rigging lines into the treetops, his clothing speaks volumes on practicality and utility, nice!. Outstanding job on the chicken Gary and Deb. Is that a wolf or coyote pelt in your demo?

Gordy

Thanks Gordy, The Water bladder is a 2 Ltr Waterbelt from Ortlieb:

USA: http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-260.htm

UK: http://www.rockandrescue.co.uk/mili...m=ppc&utm_term=1847&utm_campaign=froogle#1847

As Gary is away, I'll answer the pelt question:

If I remember correctly it is a Wolf pelt

 

[nolightweight]

Great pics, gents. The different area does look good.

 

[GordonM]

Thanks Sergeant Major! Always a joy to see y'all's meet pictures. Good Stuff.

Gordy

 

[decorum]

As ever, a swathe of cool pics .

>>> snip <<< If I remember correctly it is a Wolf pelt

You remember correctly .

 

[udamiano]

I have such fond memories of Rough Close, my father was a local Scout leader for 40 years and spent many a fine time running around its woodland. I still live not far from it.
Do they still have the cabin (it used to be used as the leaders bars lol)

 

[Wayland]

Big thank you to Phil for organising another great meet, not so many people for this one but I think we all had a good time.

Glad you all enjoyed the Viking talk too.

I had my usual meet up rig with me and Debs took to a tent pitched nearby.

I was playing with a slightly different fire rig which I'll explain better elsewhere.

The chickens were really tasty so Skadi only got a little bit in her bowl.

The communal fire pit had a hard base so I had to experiment a bit to set my gypsy rig up over it.

We moved down to another area after the meet to work with the scouts for a few days.

It gave us a chance to try our new parachute canopy shelter which served us well in both rain and shine.

And another thanks to Phil, Rosie, Joan and Brian for their good company and valuable friendship.

 

[udamiano]

a great time had by all by the sounds of it.. Wayland. what a great setup you've got I bet all the scouts loved it, No many Vikings in Coventry. Give me a shout if you ever decide to come down again I can probably help with equipment or venue

Day

 

[Wayland]

There were a couple of thoughtful looking scout leaders looking at that chute that's for sure.

 

[udamiano]

where did you get the chute from, it looks fantastic especially in the evening with a fire under it.
if you don't mind me asking, that is.

 

[Wayland]

I got it from Kev at Endicotts in Exeter