Steam Tent Corner at the BushMoot.

[Wayland]

Just bought my ticket for the Moot but I won't be in my usual spot near the Naughty Corner this year.

As some of you know I've had a bit of a change of direction lately and a lot of my free time has gone towards setting up the Steam Tent Co-operative. A group interested in Camping and Outdoor Life with an Old School / Steampunk Twist.

It seems only fitting that I set up my own camp that puts that into practice then. I'm told that Scots Corner, down by Dingly Dell, has become vacant of late so hopefully I can take up the tenancy as there is certainly not enough room in my old corner.

I'm also hoping that some of you might join in the spirit of things down there and we can enjoy an encampment a little less ordinary.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Photo's look fantastic Wayland - I'll be sure to call in....


... probably several times!

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Wayne]

I’ll be sure to pop in and say hello.

 

[Mesquite]

I'll be more than happy to drop in on you and I'll make sure my Iron Hat is packed along with my Pith helmet

 

[R.Lewis]

Bang goes the neighbourhood! lol.

We may move a little bit this year, little R has expressed a desire to be under her own tarp on her own! We shall see though...

Maybe we can use our tarps properly at the moot for once!

 

[JohnC]

We plan to be there! (only have the one brass lamp, but are making goggles..)..

 

[John Fenna]

Interesting neighbours!
I look forward to seeing you all there...

 

[Klenchblaize]

Worth attending this year's BushMoot just to see your setup.

K

 

[Wayland]

We plan to be there! (only have the one brass lamp, but are making goggles..)..

Your Ger / Yurt is the very essence of what the Steam Tent Co-op is all about. It will be great to have you down there as well.

 

[Wayland]

I'll be more than happy to drop in on you and I'll make sure my Iron Hat is packed along with my Pith helmet

I shall look forward to seeing it again.

 

[Tengu]

I love Steampunk.

Victoriana meets sf...whats not to love?

I will bring my Steampunk bible.

 

[Wayland]

A few pictures from our event at Blists Hill. Should have most of this at the Moot.

 

[Wayland]

Preparations are under way.

I've been rationalising my lantern collection, replacing old rusty full sized lanterns with small new ones which give out almost as much light but pack much better.

Still got my red "navigation" light, next to the brass one at the back, but it won't be in my normal spot by the Naughty Corner.

I've also put some thought into refilling them with something a bit better than a plastic bottle.

So, one old copper hot water bottle, one brass spirit tap, one drilled hole and five minutes of soldering.

Job done.

 

[Wayland]

Just got back from Heysham Viking Festival ( Best Viking show of the year. ) and now thoughts turn to the Moot.

Anyone else joining us in the Retro / Steampunk Corner this year?

 

[boubindica]

Just got back from Heysham Viking Festival ( Best Viking show of the year. ) and now thoughts turn to the Moot.

Anyone else joining us in the Retro / Steampunk Corner this year?

looks great but i dont have any steampunk gear and not sure where my hammock will be yet, but i'd love to come take a look at some point, see what's what

 

[Wayland]

All will be welcome to visit, that goes without saying when I camp.

We should have some spare chairs or boxes to sit on and there are usually a few tin cups around for your drinks if you want to get into the spirit of the thing.

 

[boubindica]

All will be welcome to visit, that goes without saying when I camp.

We should have some spare chairs or boxes to sit on and there are usually a few tin cups around for your drinks if you want to get into the spirit of the thing.

nice one Wayland! see you there then

 

[R.Lewis]

looks great but i dont have any steampunk gear and not sure where my hammock will be yet, but i'd love to come take a look at some point, see what's what

There is usually plenty of room down this end of the site. Depends what you want really, some like to be close to everything while others (like most down this part!) Prefer to be more away from the main area...

 

[Wayland]

Just in case any of you wondered why some Steampunks wear goggles.

 

[boubindica]

There is usually plenty of room down this end of the site. Depends what you want really, some like to be close to everything while others (like most down this part!) Prefer to be more away from the main area...

Being my first Moot, i'll probably be close to the main area for now. But i like walking, so will most definitely be visiting as many camps as possible over the 12 days.