Suffolk Bushcraft Group

[ozzy1977]

Just as long as the wind doesn't pick up a bit of rain aint a bad thing

 

[Cromm]

Heavy rain, high winds and thunder and lightning. Should be fun and good to see how quiver, arrows and bows work out in the group.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Hi there, not posted anything for a while but have been following things hoping I'll have a weekend free when you'll meet up sometime!
Anyway, found a very fresh muntjac roadkill last week. I won't be using the hide and don't want it to go to waste.
I've stuck it in the freezer and if anyone's passing Woodbridge and would like it please pm me.
Cheers.

Hi you been a busy bunny then, be good to see you sometime

 

[Big Stu 12]

I am just cant wiat for the Shoot, still got my arrows to make...

 

[Cromm]

I've got a 10k run to do the day before, I may need someone to move my legs for me on Sunday.

 

[ozzy1977]

Where is the run?

 

[Cromm]

Debenham, it's for the swimming pool they are trying to build here.

 

[ozzy1977]

Good luck mate

 

[amjake]

Hi All,

There’s a matter that needs to be brought to our attention and all need to be made aware of.

Housekeeping

On Sunday, before John and I left Stu on his own, there was a big black bag full of rubbish and rubbish around the fire area left behind.

We all know Stu has a hearty appetite but the rubbish left behind was not all his and for him to be left the responsibility of clean up and disposal is unfair.

May I suggest the following for future meets;

1. Carry in, Carry out – what we bring in we take away, clear up pitch and general areas and thus removing the responsibility of rubbish removal from Stu or the last person to leave.
   
   or
   
2. We purchase a Dustbin Incinerator to burn off rubbish (especially plastics) away from the main fire area which can be done even when others are cooking etc.
   

I am sure point 1 will have no objections and/or if 2 meets with approval we buy or an alternative be found.

Your consideration to this matter is appreciated.

To save duplicating the posts can any response be in Suffolk Bushcraft Group Monthly Meeting Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2014 Thanks

ATB

Kevin​

 

[ozzy1977]

I vote for carry in carry out, it isn't nice being around the fire when people chuck a load of rubbish on the fire and smoke people out as happened a couple of times last weekend

 

[crosslandkelly]

Just bought these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-30-W...71451437043?pt=UK_Archery&hash=item3f33c437f3
Thought they may be handy with the Bhutanese bow. Do we have any definite numbers of those who would like to have a go at making one, just so I know what to order.

 

[ozzy1977]

I am up for it

 

[Big Stu 12]

Hi All,

There’s a matter that needs to be brought to our attention and all need to be made aware of.

Housekeeping

On Sunday, before John and I left Stu on his own, there was a big black bag full of rubbish and rubbish around the fire area left behind.

We all know Stu has a hearty appetite but the rubbish left behind was not all his and for him to be left the responsibility of clean up and disposal is unfair.

May I suggest the following for future meets;

1. Carry in, Carry out – what we bring in we take away, clear up pitch and general areas and thus removing the responsibility of rubbish removal from Stu or the last person to leave.
   
   or
   
2. We purchase a Dustbin Incinerator to burn off rubbish (especially plastics) away from the main fire area which can be done even when others are cooking etc.
   

I am sure point 1 will have no objections and/or if 2 meets with approval we buy or an alternative be found.

Your consideration to this matter is appreciated.

To save duplicating the posts can any response be in Suffolk Bushcraft Group Monthly Meeting Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2014 Thanks

ATB

Kevin​

I have responded on the Meet Page.....

Please don't try to cover this up with "I vote for Carry in/Carry out" or "don't Burn Rubbish"

that's not the Root Cause of the Issue...

Its that People need to be Responseable for their Rubbish and How they leave the Site..... or any site......

 

[ozzy1977]

But burning plastic on the fire when people are sitting around it just plain inconsiderate. And as there was mention of an incinerator again it is only fair for people to voice an opinion as to weather we need one or not.

 

[Bundleman]

Do people who 'practice' bushcraft burn plastics on their campfires?

 

[Whittler Kev]

Do people who 'practice' bushcraft burn plastics on their campfires?

RM reckons its better to burn what you can as the small impact on the ozone is far less than the century's it will take to decompose in a landfill

 

[Bundleman]

Really? Or just don't take them there in the first place. Or take them home as your packs are lighter anyway.
As much respect as I have for RM, isn't it all the small factors that add up to bigger effects?
If you're spending time out in the wilds to get closer to nature, seems lazy to me to be burning you're rubbish which is possibly reusable or recyclable.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Thats a big web of an argument whats the best thing to do.. do you burn or do you not with plastic..

what ever way you dispose of plastics... it effects the environment in some way .... even if you recycle it.. first it has to be sorted...then cleaned... then it has to be ground up, then you can ad it to virgin plastic to mould/shape.. all that takes energy and machinery that has to be made....

Things like the instant drink shachet's and boil in the bags are the worst things for crating waste.. you've only got to go to a meet to see how many people use them to see how much waste is created.........

 

[Big Stu 12]

well my new set of 12 Arrows are made.. just got to name them now... not sure I like the all white flecthings tho....

 

[Bundleman]

Hear what you're saying Stu but it's often to easy for things to get complicated with too much information. So going back to basics, when I tale my boys out to the woods, we leave nothing behind.