Suffolk Bushcraft Group
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Thats OK, I can only post pics ect from my laptop and the power socket went on it last week should get an other in the next day or two.. then its strip lap top down... and repair..
I also have a post hole digger... so if you have any issues, shoot me a message and I'll bring mine
Looking towards Next year and Activites..... as we descussed at the weekend... and trying to get more of a selection of Activities,
One thing that did come up was Flint Knapping and we have spooken about perhaps geting Will Lord to do a session for us...I have just sent an email to asking if he would be interested in it.... and cost.. bla bla bla..
Also after the Chat with the Deer Stalker at the weekend I have his number so will give him a call re a Game prep session....
If you have any Ideas for activites in the new year please come forward with them , and lets see if they are possible to get some nice meets going ..
One thing that did come up was Flint Knapping and we have spooken about perhaps geting Will Lord to do a session for us...I have just sent an email to asking if he would be interested in it..
.. and cost.. bla bla bla..Also after the Chat with the Deer Stalker at the weekend I have his number so will give him a call re a Game prep session..
..If you have any Ideas for activites in the new year please come forward with them , and lets see if they are possible to get some nice meets going ..
Looking towards Next year and Activites..... as we descussed at the weekend... and trying to get more of a selection of Activities,
One thing that did come up was Flint Knapping and we have spooken about perhaps geting Will Lord to do a session for us...I have just sent an email to asking if he would be interested in it..
Also after the Chat with the Deer Stalker at the weekend I have his number so will give him a call re a Game prep session..
If you have any Ideas for activites in the new year please come forward with them , and lets see if they are possible to get some nice meets going ..
Going to throw out some ideas for the sake of feedback...
Tarpology...
I would like to do a session (as a group) on tarpology... as there's always something new to learn in this area (different ways of pitching for different reasons, clever rigging etc)
I know that's not a "big idea", but even if you just consider those who are new to the tarp... it's a worthwhile exercise.
I figure each of us has something to contribute to each other's knowledge in this area, too, so as a "group activity"... it could be a very educational few hours.
Map Reading/Orienteering...
I have a good grasp of this already, but there are certainly some things I would like to learn beyond the basics. I know there are quite a few specialists in teaching this, so bringing someone in to do a session or two might be worthwhile if it's something enough people are interested in.
Tracking...
I've done a couple of tracking courses, and I have to say they're worthwhile! Plenty of independent tutors on the subject, so another one worth thinking about as a group.
Tree ident and uses...
A topic unto itself, but obviously also a valuable component of foraging for wild edibles. I can identify a number of trees, but there are certainly areas where I could improve (such as being able to readily identify the tree from the woodgrain, and from just the leaves, bark etc).
'Shrooms...
I've been exploring this one on my own (especially over the last couple of months). I know there are lots of specialists in this area, and again - just throwing the idea out there - it could be great to bring in one of them to give us all some instruction.
String-making...
Seen it done and of course there's lots on YouTube, but nothing like having someone (or multiple people) experienced in doing it to give a group lesson
So, those are just some ideas off the top of my head... feel free to give feedback and expand on the suggestions
Yeah, and I have dozens of different types of ridgeline (each with their own merits, some with downsides a lot of people don't consider until it's too late) I'd like to demo.
I could demo the "treeless hammock hang", the "hammock tent" and quite a few other specialized tarp configurations of worth.
Seen some configurations used in the group I'd like to go through in more detail... basically a sort-of "tarp show-n-tell".
Hell, I'm going out this weekend just to try out several new types of ridgeline I've come up with (including my own variant on the magnus hitch, which makes slipping an impossibility)
Looking good, loads of suggestions..
If we could I would like for people to take these suggestions on, and arrange for the activities to be run as a Saturday activity, just a sort session, not a whole day, and of course just like the sharps one that I did, when people pop up and ask if some one can pass on some knowledge.
I will release the dates once I have a response from the Land Owner to confirm them, perhaps we could ear mark some thing for each month..
I have had a responce fro Will Lord about a Knapping day/weekend, and have his daily costings... max group size is 10 persons.
The sorts of things he can offer are - taken from Will's email
"I have a wide range of skills at my disposal, Flint Knapping being a speciality, I can also offer bolt on's to the courses such as bringing a deer along to be butchered and cooked with flint tools, it would also be possible to do a demonstration of casting a bronze knife ".
I have the costs, his busy for the rest of the year, so it looks like next year.... we can talk about it at the next meet on the Friday Night round the Fire.
If we could I would like for people to take these suggestions on, and arrange for the activities to be run as a Saturday activity, just a sort session, not a whole day, and of course just like the sharps one that I did, when people pop up and ask if some one can pass on some knowledge.
I will release the dates once I have a response from the Land Owner to confirm them, perhaps we could ear mark some thing for each month
..I have had a responce fro Will Lord about a Knapping day/weekend, and have his daily costings... max group size is 10 persons.
The sorts of things he can offer are - taken from Will's email
"I have a wide range of skills at my disposal, Flint Knapping being a speciality, I can also offer bolt on's to the courses such as bringing a deer along to be butchered and cooked with flint tools, it would also be possible to do a demonstration of casting a bronze knife ".
I have the costs, his busy for the rest of the year, so it looks like next year.... we can talk about it at the next meet on the Friday Night round the Fire
.Happy to take on Tarpology, just need to know at least a day in advance of the meet so I can bring extra tarps, suspensions and bits for the sake of demo
I think I could manage a bit on tree ID, plants on the other hand are a different ball game, generaly if I cant cut it down with a chainsaw I havnt a clue. I do have some excellent ID books that we as a group could use a learn as we go along, again from spring next year would be best
OK,
Lets say for the Jan meet we look at Tarpolgy... and look at methods of hanging tarps.. Can you grab this one Simon please and we will look at different ways tarps are used.
I say that one as its easy to start with.., it is not season dependent , and will help some in colder weather.
Then at the JAn meet we can look at the session and work out want we want from the list....
Lets say for the Jan meet we look at Tarpolgy... and look at methods of hanging tarps.. Can you grab this one Simon please and we will look at different ways tarps are used
.I say that one as its easy to start with..
, it is not season dependent , and will help some in colder weather.Then at the JAn meet we can look at the session and work out want we want from the list..
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Would anyone be interested in the 24Hr Ration Challenge that Ivan is Running... but do it in Suffolk Group ,
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114797
But... with a kit list such as
Ruck Sack
Sleeping bag
Tarp
Roll Mat
Meths/Hexi Burner
Mess tins
Knife, Fork, Spoon set
Hygiene Kit
Knife/Axe/Saw
First Aid kit with Meds..
Water
British 24hr Ration Pack.. NOWT else
Time Frame.. Meet at the Compasses midday Friday, then walk to a woodland, and camp till Sunday midday.. back to cars...
.. who fancy's it next year as a Add on meet... or we can do it as a wild meet say Rendelsham.. and go wild
,http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114797
But... with a kit list such as
Ruck Sack
Sleeping bag
Tarp
Roll Mat
Meths/Hexi Burner
Mess tins
Knife, Fork, Spoon set
Hygiene Kit
Knife/Axe/Saw
First Aid kit with Meds..
Water
British 24hr Ration Pack.. NOWT else
Time Frame.. Meet at the Compasses midday Friday, then walk to a woodland, and camp till Sunday midday.. back to cars...
.. who fancy's it next year as a Add on meet... or we can do it as a wild meet say Rendelsham.. and go wild 
