Suffolk Bushcraft Group Monthly Meeting Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2014

MarkinLondon

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May 17, 2013
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And another thing…. (I'm on a roll this morning)…. if anyone wants to pick up a knife kit from brisa.fi and spend the weekend with glue, clamps and files finishing the damn thing, then I would certainly try it. I'm not particularly good at that sort of stuff, and having someone else around suffering through it at the same time would be both fun and helpful.
 

MarkinLondon

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May 17, 2013
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1. Big Stu - Arriving Friday - 14:00
2. Hedgecrafter (Russell) arriving Sat 09:00
3. Jjessup - Arriving Saturday 09:00ish
4. Mark (arriving 14:00 on Friday)
5.
6.

Visiting
1.


Interest For Family Suff-Moot
1. Big Stu
2. Chris O, Mrs Ozzy and Jr Ozzy
3. Iambosscat, Mrs Bosscat and the two little Kittens
4. Hedgecrafter, Mrs Crafter and microcrafter.

I'll be there, but will give the group meal a miss. Could someone send a text and let me know if it's suitable to take my fair weather 4x4 across the field?

As far as skill share is concerned. We could do a paracord weaving type one. I was holding back on it as I think everyone knows how to do a cobra weave bracelet. I have made a sling (as in David and Goliath not broken arm) and a belt before. But theres always the tricky bit of materials. Slings are about 12 foot of cord and the belt was about 60 foot. (More or less depending on waistline!) any thoughts?
 
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Bowlin

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Nov 19, 2013
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1. Big Stu - Arriving Friday - 14:00
2. Hedgecrafter (Russell) arriving Sat 09:00
3. Jjessup - Arriving Saturday 09:00ish
4. Mark (arriving 14:00 on Friday)
5. Steve- Arriving Friday -14:00
6.

Visiting
1.


Interest For Family Suff-Moot
1. Big Stu
2. Chris O, Mrs Ozzy and Jr Ozzy
3. Iambosscat, Mrs Bosscat and the two little Kittens
4. Hedgecrafter, Mrs Crafter and microcrafter.
 
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Big Stu 12

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Jan 7, 2012
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Stu: Steve and I should be there around midday on Friday and will need your truck to shuttle some foodstuffs down to the site. ahhh.. this page hadn't refreshed yet… So you'll be there around 2. That should work.

Yeah It shuold be about 14:00.. I finish at 12:30 in Bury and have to do some shopping :)
 

amjake

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Sep 10, 2013
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1. Big Stu - Arriving Friday - 14:00
2. Hedgecrafter (Russell) arriving Sat 09:00
3. Jjessup - Arriving Saturday 09:00ish
4. Mark (arriving 14:00 on Friday)
5. Steve- Arriving Friday -14:00
6. Kevin - arrive Fri 14:00+
7.

Visiting
1.


Interest For Family Suff-Moot
1. Big Stu
2. Chris O, Mrs Ozzy and Jr Ozzy
3. Iambosscat, Mrs Bosscat and the two little Kittens
4. Hedgecrafter, Mrs Crafter and microcrafter.
 

AndyW

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Nov 12, 2006
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Hi folks

Would another bod be welcome at the weekend?

Been away from the woods for a while but reawakened in recent months and about time I was back out again!

Let me know?

Cheers

Andy
 

Big Stu 12

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Yeah thats no problem Andy be good to meet you, if you want to come just copy and past attenders list and the Group meal list if you want to take part in it, and we'll add you to the list, also post what time your arriving as I'll meet you at the compasses on your arrival.

Please read the OP for all info
 

AndyW

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Nov 12, 2006
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Thanks!

Looking forward to this and meeting up with everyone.

List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Arriving Friday - 14:00
2. Hedgecrafter (Russell) arriving Sat 09:00
3. Chris -Friday 16:00
4. Mark - Arriving Friday - 14:00
5. Steve - Arriving Friday - 14:00
6. John - Arriving Saturday 09:00ish
7. Carl
8. Kevin - arrive Fri 14:00+

9. AndyW - hopefully Friday, will confirm ASAP


Visiting
1.




Interest For Family Suff-Moot
1. Big Stu
2. Chris O, Mrs Ozzy and Jr Ozzy
3. Iambosscat, Mrs Bosscat and the two little Kittens
4. Hedgecrafter, Mrs Crafter and microcrafter.


Group Meal
1. Mark
2. Russell
3.Carl
4.Chris
5.Steve
6. Stu
7. AndyW
8.
9.
10.


Hope I got the lists right!

Cheers

Andy
 

Big Stu 12

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Jan 7, 2012
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Ipswich
Andy added you to the List :), Look forward to seeing you at the weekend.


Group Meal
1. Mark
2. Russell
3.Carl
4.Chris
5.Steve
6. Stu
7. AndyW
8.
9.
10.
 

mikesmith777

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Feb 17, 2013
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Clacton on Sea
Fraid its not looking good for the weekend, work raising its ugly head again, but who knows I may just appear through the woods, if I finish early enough.
Hope you have a good weekend Gents.
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
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Fraid its not looking good for the weekend, work raising its ugly head again, but who knows I may just appear through the woods, if I finish early enough.
Hope you have a good weekend Gents.

Work comes first bud.. but it will be good to see you if you appear :)
 

MarkinLondon

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May 17, 2013
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It's going to be cold this weekend… frost on the ground according to the Met Office, which of course makes it perfect for Green Chilli and a big campfire.
 

Bowlin

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Nov 19, 2013
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Luton, Bedfordshire
It's going to be cold this weekend… frost on the ground according to the Met Office, which of course makes it perfect for Green Chilli and a big campfire.

Looks like plans to use a lighter/less bulky liner/ sleeping bag set-up are to be abandoned then, out comes the 'bulky weights a tonne, but warm as Hades' surplus arctic bag again!

Nothing like waking up to a frosty dawn, so beautiful, especially when you can get the first brew on without crawling out of your bag!

Can't wait, new woodgas stove to try, new knife to try (an unexpected present from my Son), my first batch of char-cloth to try, and I now own two firesteels and a collection of flint to play with too! Happy Days!

Steve
 

Hedgecrafter

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Feb 23, 2014
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Suffolk
Does anyone have the gear to sharpen a serrated blade? My SAK is serrated and needs a clean up.

Is it one of the victorinox new solders? They are strange serrations. I would sharpen pretending they are but there and eventually you'll be left with a real blade.
But yes, I do have a rod you can try.
 

Hedgecrafter

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Feb 23, 2014
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Suffolk
To all swingers...

My under blanket and whoopie slings arrived today. I'd really appreciate 20mins of someone's time who knows how to use them. I'm not going to get a chance to get out and test it all out, so I'm going to have to just bring them with me.


Also, this is one of the new DD hammocks under blanket that that have only just released, so feel free to come and have a gander if your thinking of buying one. £49 verses £90 for the snug pack one. Could be a bargain.
 

SeanI

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Sep 18, 2013
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Suffolk
List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Arriving Friday - 14:00
2. Hedgecrafter (Russell) arriving Sat 09:00
3. Chris -Friday 16:00
4. Mark - Arriving Friday - 14:00
5. Steve - Arriving Friday - 14:00
6. John - Arriving Saturday 09:00ish
7. Carl
8. Kevin - arrive Fri 14:00+
9. AndyW - hopefully Friday, will confirm ASAP
10. Sean - Arriving Fri 18:00 ish (no group meal)
 

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