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Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (29th July - 10th August) available until April 6th, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Wot...no Hammock????????????no underquilt?????????????
Cake anyone?
really...well gifted :
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There was atalk about going to norway in the next year or so, I am off to the bushmoot in August, trouble is once you become a group and have mebershipsfees ect the the cost will go up due to thrid party insurances ect, at the more it more a group of just like minded mates getting together. perhaps we should have a natter at this meeting/next one
looks as though you have a cracking weekend on the go. ive been dormant a while but think im beginning to stir again. hope to meet you one day
Well what a great Two Nighter, in the end Paul, Tony, Kev, Richard, and myself made it....
I picked Tony up and we arrived to see Paul setting up, so we started to set up our pits, shortly after that Kev set up his Trailer tent, we got the group shelter up and Paul got a fire going, kettle was on... the chat started and went on in to the night, out of the Dark appeared Richard from Essex Outbacks, it was nice to meet a new face.
We ventured to bed to wake up to quite a nice brisk day, Richard was the first Up and started a fire, and breakfast was soon under way, after a tidy up Kev, Richard and myself started a bit of spoon carving, then did a bit of steel and flint with a steel Kev had made for me
, thank you Kev.. think I need some more practice at that, lol....
I tried to make a Bow Drill set out of what wood was there, but struggled with it, Richard Had a nice set in his bag, soon I had a nice coal glowing... shame I dropped it one the floor..... but hey I got there.... but after a few attempts was knackered and gave up.
After that started on the Evening Meal, a nice Beef Stew and dumplings... Tony made a bannock with Gluten Free flour, and my dumpling were made from Gluten free flour as well, The Dumpling went bad but not to keen on the Bread..
Paul had a very nice birthday cake, made by his wife... of course it was cut with a Machette.., the night wore on and it was soon for bed.
This morning was a Strike camp and pack up , wend our way home and the washing starts, It was a great weekend with a nice bunch of guys thank you for the weekend guys, hope you like the pic's I will put more up later.
Oh Kev I have got the Tarp that you forgot to take with you..
I picked Tony up and we arrived to see Paul setting up, so we started to set up our pits, shortly after that Kev set up his Trailer tent, we got the group shelter up and Paul got a fire going, kettle was on... the chat started and went on in to the night, out of the Dark appeared Richard from Essex Outbacks, it was nice to meet a new face.
We ventured to bed to wake up to quite a nice brisk day, Richard was the first Up and started a fire, and breakfast was soon under way, after a tidy up Kev, Richard and myself started a bit of spoon carving, then did a bit of steel and flint with a steel Kev had made for me
, thank you Kev.. think I need some more practice at that, lol....I tried to make a Bow Drill set out of what wood was there, but struggled with it, Richard Had a nice set in his bag, soon I had a nice coal glowing... shame I dropped it one the floor..... but hey I got there.... but after a few attempts was knackered and gave up.
After that started on the Evening Meal, a nice Beef Stew and dumplings... Tony made a bannock with Gluten Free flour, and my dumpling were made from Gluten free flour as well, The Dumpling went bad but not to keen on the Bread..
Paul had a very nice birthday cake, made by his wife... of course it was cut with a Machette..
, the night wore on and it was soon for bed.This morning was a Strike camp and pack up , wend our way home and the washing starts, It was a great weekend with a nice bunch of guys thank you for the weekend guys, hope you like the pic's I will put more up later.
Oh Kev I have got the Tarp that you forgot to take with you..
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Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Good 'un again dudes. Thanks for the invite.
I'll get some pics up shortly.
BTW ended up leaving my tarp (that windbreaker one). Get it next time if you don't mind looking after it Stu?
I'll get some pics up shortly.
BTW ended up leaving my tarp (that windbreaker one). Get it next time if you don't mind looking after it Stu?
NO Problem Kev your always welcome at our camp fire mate, yeah I'll keep it safe for you.
Yeah we cot a great group of people attending now, having great fun and practising skills.. we have been talking about having an April meet being in the woods at Rendlesham next month.
If there was call I may book another night at Orchards
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Some people missed a lot - Glad I was there 
Waiting for Paul's pics of when my chair tipped over.
Hope the wounds have healed from when my hammock snapped (owwww throbbers :yikes
Waiting for Paul's pics of when my chair tipped over.
Hope the wounds have healed from when my hammock snapped (owwww throbbers :yikes
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looks and sounds grand, i would be interested in the gluten free recipes, thats impressive over a fire
Really sorry I missed it, guys. I've been very unwell since my neck injury last week.
It's actually a good job I didn't show up because one of my whoopie slings has somehow randomly broken and now no longer has the larger loop (I've honestly no idea how the hell it's happened, especially as it went straight back into the stuff sack after I last used it and has been sat there until I took it out today)
I'm planning to go out next weekend on my private woodland if anyone wants to join me (and assuming I can get DD Hammocks to replace the somehow-busted whoopie sling)?
It's actually a good job I didn't show up because one of my whoopie slings has somehow randomly broken and now no longer has the larger loop (I've honestly no idea how the hell it's happened, especially as it went straight back into the stuff sack after I last used it and has been sat there until I took it out today)
I'm planning to go out next weekend on my private woodland if anyone wants to join me (and assuming I can get DD Hammocks to replace the somehow-busted whoopie sling)?
Hi mate, I guess the big loop has simply pulled through the inside of the cord. The service at dd is great though. We had a great time.
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A big thankyou to Stuart, Tony, Paul & Kev for making me feel part of the group. I had a great time and am defenitley going to get over to your group again. Thanks again Stuart also for having a bash at catering for my dietry needs, the Dumplings were fantastic and will be trying to recreate at home, we wont mention the bread....! ;-) look forward to our next meeting
In trying to repair the sling, I made a total hash of it.
Got a new one coming from DD tomorrow.... their customer service is superb
Got a new one coming from DD tomorrow.... their customer service is superb
Your welcome Richard it was great to meet you, we alway try our best to welcome people, even tho our sence of humour can run wild sometimes, lol, your welcome around our camp fire anytime.
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