South/Hampshire meet

[andyn]

If its in Hampshire then I'll probably be up for a jar. But Sussex is a tad of a drive just for an hour or so.

Bout to move house this weekend so will be a bit busy for the next few weeks sorting it all out but should be able to squeeze an evening in.

It is odd how it turned into a pub meet though , I think Buckley was implying an actual outdoors meet. LOL

 

[moduser]

That's what I thought as well Andy

But I'd settle for a drink if that's the best we could do

An overnighter would be better :d

david

 

[Womble]

Hannams Copse would be great if we could get it...

 

[moduser]

Fantastic idea Womble, can you make enquiries?

It might be worth checking if the water supply has been switched on as well.

For those of you who don't know, Hannams Copse is about 10 acres of broadleaf woodland with hazel copise and beach.

Is rented but our district scout group and open fires are allowed

A very nice site not far from Odiham

Nice one John

david

 

[Womble]

I'll see what I can find out. Even if it's not used this time it's DEFINATELY a good idea for the future!

P.S. I'm now building a Chaos Space marine force to go with my 'nids...

 

[moduser]

Cool....

It's been a long time since I bothered but I'm tempted by the New Eldar, shame I sold my 5K points army a couple of years ago

 

[Womble]

It's gonna be a Fallen Angel force (Dark Angels who 'turned'). I never realised the chaos stuff was so much fun to construct!

 

[moduser]

Don't you mean destruct

 

[Womble]

anyway, back to the bushcraft...

 

[buckley]

Sweet,

Obviously I am in, don't know you guys but would be good to to meet you all I am sure! Keep me informed with progress. Thanks for the replies

 

[Wayne]

I am happy to host a small meet in my woods.

I will check when I am not using it for courses.

There would be a minimal charge for camping.

 

[JonnyP]

I am happy to host a small meet in my woods.

I will check when I am not using it for courses.

There would be a minimal charge for camping.

Nice one Wayne....I also think you should come empty handed and we all provide for you this time........
I do like arundel, great memories there.....

 

[bushwacker bob]

OK, I'm in.Pub or woods.
We now need a 'leader' to make some arrangements.a date and venue so we can um and arr a bit before half of us cant make it.
If the Prince of Wales is under new management(and Espy can now enter after they've removed the garlic ),thats a pub meet.
I should be able to get out for an overnighter at Waynes too.
Shall we do both?

 

[Wayne]

I am happy to do both.

 

[buckley]

So what areas are we looking at then? I've never been on one befrore! What usually goes on at these things apart from the obvious? Is it overly serious chat about the various grinds on bushcraft knives, and the debate surrouding 01 carbon steel Vs VG-10 etc etc, or is is a relaxed informal atmosphere where you get a chance to learn and practice new skills ?

I am hoping for the later, is booze allowed?

Oh, despite spending the last four evenings in my garden, I still can't start a fire with char cloth and a flint and steel, is it my crappy nato issue flint and steel (its worn down really quickly and doesn't spark much?????) or is it my technique? Any tips? I am hoping a fire master will be able to show me the error of my ways if there is a meet, if I manage it by the end of the meet i'll get a round in!

Oh, being a noobie i'd really like to carve a spoon, any advice ?

Cheers,

Buckley

 

[British Red]

Buckley,

I promise to teach you flint and steel if its an outdoors meet (and I mean real flint and real steel - none of that Nato firesteel stuff). I'll bring a fire piston as well...got some fomes and a load of cramp balls too

Red

 

[bushwacker bob]

If its a pub meet,there is techie talk occasionally.
In the woods.......you will definately learn lots.Booze is compulsory.
Bushcrafters exel at passing skills to each other so on an overnighter you can carve the whole cutlery set and everyone will show you how.

 

[buckley]

Quality! Hope we can do both then.

 

[andyn]

Wayne another meet down at your place would be great. Would hope I can make it.

Buckley if you make it down to Dartmoor, then there will be lots of time to do some of the stuff you mentioned above there too.

 

[buckley]

Hi, just to clarify when are where is this meet likely to take place ?

Cheers guys,

Buckley