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

[Big Stu 12]

NA think he said he was away this month.

Well I am packed just got to put it all in the Disco tomorrow morning, as I staying in Bury tomorrow night

 

[ozzy1977]

I have packed twice today, still haven't decided on weather to swing or not. but the bow and arrows are ready

 

[Big Stu 12]

I just go for ground dwelling, not had much time to get ready this week, been a bit hetic, think I have everything......

Got the Arrow parts from Merlin today... great service..job for an evening next week I think

 

[crosslandkelly]

I'll be thinking of you all, hanging and ground dwelling, eating Thai green chilli this weekend. I'll be eating Chinese on Friday, Indian on Saturday, and sleeping in a big comfy bed....... Wish I was there.

 

[MarkinLondon]

I'll be thinking of you all, hanging and ground dwelling, eating Thai green chilli this weekend. I'll be eating Chinese on Friday, Indian on Saturday, and sleeping in a big comfy bed....... Wish I was there.

Colorado Pork Green Chilli to be precise… the best damn chilli in the whole world! probably with rice, beans and tortillas.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I bow to American chilli.

 

[Big Stu 12]

That sounds so nice Mark.. I cant wait, mmmmmmm

 

[AndyW]

Neither can I !

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 - Friday 14:00
10. Sean - Arriving Fri 18:00 ish (no group meal)

just confirming i will will be along Friday afternoon.

Have my new DD hammock set up too and will be trying it all out.

Andy

 

[Hedgecrafter]

Right. Time to start getting excited.
Only one more shift until the weekend. Unfortunately it doesn't finish until 9pm Friday otherwise I would be doing both nights.

All I need to think about is food.

 

[jameshardy]

Hi all,
I would very much like to come along hopefully I will have a celebratory meal friday and can head over on sat. So i'll copy and paste myself into the attending list and group meal if it's not too late. I'm on phone now so a bit fiddly. The eternal kit and packing debate begins

 

[MarkinLondon]

I've been packing for days, and trying to get my pack smaller, with some success, but with the razors and the chilli, I'm still going to bring another bag! BUt I must say that I'm excited to get out for a two-nighter. All those meals to cook!!

 

[Hedgecrafter]

That's the spirit.

I got myself a new pen knife this week. The flat ground Enzo PK70. I've been playing around with the edge geometry trying to find the best angles.
It's my first knife in CPM S30V and have to say its an amazing steel. So... To really see what this little UK legal slip joint can really do... (And I can hardly believe I'm going to say this) it's the only knife I will be bringing with me for the weekend.

 

[MarkinLondon]

That's the spirit.

I got myself a new pen knife this week. The flat ground Enzo PK70. I've been playing around with the edge geometry trying to find the best angles.
It's my first knife in CPM S30V and have to say its an amazing steel. So... To really see what this little UK legal slip joint can really do... (And I can hardly believe I'm going to say this) it's the only knife I will be bringing with me for the weekend.

I've looked at those Enzos and they looked pretty good! I'm bring some hones, and probably a strop. You're more than welcome to them.

 

[Hedgecrafter]

I've looked at those Enzos and they looked pretty good! I'm bring some hones, and probably a strop. You're more than welcome to them.

They are great knives. I have a few issues. But over all its amazing. For a uk legal carry at least.
If I'm only bringing the one knife I will probably need to keep touching uk the edge so i don't have too much work when I get home.
I wouldt mind trying a couple of different hones. I rairely use them but maybe I should.

 

[MarkinLondon]

They are great knives. I have a few issues. But over all its amazing. For a uk legal carry at least.
If I'm only bringing the one knife I will probably need to keep touching uk the edge so i don't have too much work when I get home.
I wouldt mind trying a couple of different hones. I rairely use them but maybe I should.

One knife is pretty hardcore… I'd really struggle to do that. Bringing stuff is half the fun, knives especially! But frankly, I rarely use my SAK.

Stu and Carl are looking at straight razors, so I'm bringing a couple along with the some of the sharpening stuff. So much for the gear bag getting smaller

 

[mikesmith777]

Happy Days, theres a chance that this weekends work is going to be called off,
so I may be able to make it for the full weekend after all.
We won't know until tomorrow what's happening, so I'm going to pack my bag in anticipation,
got to work tonight and probably tomorrow for part of the day.
So if its called off, then I could be there for late afternoon.

Stu, could you text me if we can drive down to drop off please.

 

[Iambosscat]

Hi Guys, gutted I'm missing this one, family commitments and work........... I love the sound of the chilli too. I hope you all have a great weekend and look forward to seeing some pics

Take care and have fun all.

Toby

 

[Hedgecrafter]

One knife is pretty hardcore… I'd really struggle to do that. Bringing stuff is half the fun, knives especially! But frankly, I rarely use my SAK.

Stu and Carl are looking at straight razors, so I'm bringing a couple along with the some of the sharpening stuff. So much for the gear bag getting smaller

I was thinking of doing it last time and actually did almost everything with my Longstrider neck knife. Plus it'll teach me it use my axe properly.

My theory is that you only need a small knife and an axe unless your butchering deer.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Stu and Carl are looking at straight razors, so I'm bringing a couple along with the some of the sharpening stuff. So much for the gear bag getting smaller

Looking forward to this ... got to remmber to pack a MIrror....

Happy Days, theres a chance that this weekends work is going to be called off,
so I may be able to make it for the full weekend after all.
We won't know until tomorrow what's happening, so I'm going to pack my bag in anticipation,
got to work tonight and probably tomorrow for part of the day.
So if its called off, then I could be there for late afternoon.

Stu, could you text me if we can drive down to drop off please.

Nice one... If the drive down can be done I'll text it out

Hi Guys, gutted I'm missing this one, family commitments and work........... I love the sound of the chilli too. I hope you all have a great weekend and look forward to seeing some pics

Take care and have fun all.

Toby

OK mate, thats a shame, no problem, see you soon

My theory is that you only need a small knife and an axe unless your butchering deer.

why whould you need more the a small knife and axe to butcher a deer??.. in theory and practice all you need a a bit of flint... , so should be able to do it with a small knife and an axe..

 

[jameshardy]

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. James. Arrive sat. Midday


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. James.
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