I'm still cooking for six. Lol
Nice one Colin but think there may be more ten six of us at the next meet....
Suffolk Bushcraft Monthly Meet Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October 2013
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Nice one Colin but think there may be more ten six of us at the next meet....
Made it home a couple of hours ago.
Packed very light (and more compact) this time around. Left the 80l Bergen (and all its pouches) at home and instead used a ~35 litre rucksack.
Preparing for winter, I've decided to try something a little different with the hammock. Basically I gradually lowered the height of my pitch over the two nights and got it so that it was hovering about 3 inches above the floor... to the point that my underquilt was touching the ground. That made a pretty notable difference (especially given that last night was quite a lot chillier than Friday). I think it's a bloody good compromise for those who want to stay warmer this winter but don't want to sleep on the floor.
Anyway... enjoyed the weekend and meeting all the new faces. Was refreshing to have someone (Stephen) there who does similar hours to me (so a good - albeit hushed - conversation after the rest had turned in for the night).
Looking forward to the next one... I hear it's going to be a wood processing bonanza
Packed very light (and more compact) this time around. Left the 80l Bergen (and all its pouches) at home and instead used a ~35 litre rucksack.
Preparing for winter, I've decided to try something a little different with the hammock. Basically I gradually lowered the height of my pitch over the two nights and got it so that it was hovering about 3 inches above the floor... to the point that my underquilt was touching the ground. That made a pretty notable difference (especially given that last night was quite a lot chillier than Friday). I think it's a bloody good compromise for those who want to stay warmer this winter but don't want to sleep on the floor.
Anyway... enjoyed the weekend and meeting all the new faces. Was refreshing to have someone (Stephen) there who does similar hours to me (so a good - albeit hushed - conversation after the rest had turned in for the night).
Looking forward to the next one... I hear it's going to be a wood processing bonanza
Same here I did a bit of winterisation, and trying a camp bed this year, using Blankets, and pitching with a 4x4, not much to report on this one, three new guys cam along to the meet, it was good to see Kevin, Sean and Stephen,
Along with the 3D's donated by Cromm, Kevin donated a Chainsaw and a Toilet tent, Thank you very much, The Tent saw its first use at the meet, The chainsaw was taken home by Chris for a bit of work to it, and I got to play with the 3D's hopefully more will have a go at archery soon.
It was a quite meet, the only other thing that was done was a roof was put over the Clay oven.
Just a couple of Pics
Along with the 3D's donated by Cromm, Kevin donated a Chainsaw and a Toilet tent, Thank you very much, The Tent saw its first use at the meet, The chainsaw was taken home by Chris for a bit of work to it, and I got to play with the 3D's hopefully more will have a go at archery soon
.It was a quite meet, the only other thing that was done was a roof was put over the Clay oven.
Just a couple of Pics
Good pics Stu. Looks like you were lucky with the weather, how did you find sleeping on the camp bed?
Yeah it was a good weekend mate nice weather and some nice company, 10 gents in total
...One of the main talking points was the Xmas meal.. so I thought I better start the thread..lol... even to asking the landowner if we could have one of his turkeys from the farm, his on Holiday at the mo so will ask him on his return..
T used the bed roll/ blanket on the Camp bed I liked it but the dam thing was too small for me so looks like I got to get another to try.
Great weekend thanks everyone.The saw has been stripped awaiting cleaning and reassembly, would have had it done today but went to get a Chinese
LOL... I knew you could not wait to get your hands tinkering with it... btu I can understand the Chinese.. LOL
Yeah it was a good weekend mate nice weather and some nice company, 10 gents in total
One of the main talking points was the Xmas meal.. so I thought I better start the thread..lol... even to asking the landowner if we could have one of his turkeys from the farm, his on Holiday at the mo so will ask him on his return..
T used the bed roll/ blanket on the Camp bed I liked it but the dam thing was too small for me so looks like I got to get another to try.
Look out for army surplus camp beds, they tend to be wider.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camp-Tent...e-Traditional-Army-Surplus-Used-/330918668941
Had a great time guys this weekend! I went back to the pub with the missus and the little'n for Sunday lunch! Fantastic food! One of the best pub meals in a long time! And looking forward to his new micro brewery being online by the new year in the barn next door! 👍😃
Hi Stu and all,
Many thanks for the opportunity to spend the weekend in the wood and meet all. Gained some good info, created a shopping list and learnt some.
Great banter especially all that related to cutting and chopping with little relevance to 'bushcraft'!!
Looking forward to November and meeting all again.
All the best
K
Many thanks for the opportunity to spend the weekend in the wood and meet all. Gained some good info, created a shopping list and learnt some.
Great banter especially all that related to cutting and chopping with little relevance to 'bushcraft'!!
Looking forward to November and meeting all again.
All the best
K
jimbo75
Settler
Glad you had a good one mate! Have you got the bug again?... Time to finish those blades I think?
Hey Jimbo, yes these guys are great! No weirdos here! Get your bush skills over sometime!
I must finish those knives! Had them 3 years now! 😳
I must finish those knives! Had them 3 years now! 😳
Good to hear you guys enjoyed yourselves... we try to be light harted and enjoy our selves in the great outdoors... and of course do a bit of that thing called Bushcraft...
See you all soon
See you all soon
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