Well I am back early from the Sussex meet, was only going for a one nighter anyway as I am suffering from fatigue, but what a Friday night to remember, Parachute was put up as rain was mentioned to be coming our way, and rain it did, light at first then the heavens opened up, now most of us had our wet weather gear safely stowed in our respected tents/ bashers, so we sat it out for a few minutes and got soaked as the chute was pitched too low and water was pouring in, the fire was just about put out , choking fumes were building up, for me anyway as I have asthma, so a bit of a damp squib, now as I am a bit forgetful I have a list of kit to take, on the list is a sleeping bag and spare cloathes, I remember picking them up and when I got home they were sitting in my garage where I left them, another reason for not staying another night with friends.
Now I have a confession to make, last meet up I took along a fire grill so as we could all cook over it and make tea, the reason I took it was I knew the people who usually bring one along would not be at the meet first day, so this time I left it behind on purpose just to see who would make something up like a pot hanger or who would just sit there.
Good old RockMonkey hears the news no fire grill knocks one up in no time, now I know he like me took along plenty of burners and hobo stove to cook on but he enjoyed making it, mind you the swing gate type Petert made at one meet could never be beaten in my books.
So guys thanks for attempting a bit of bushcraft with me this weekend, collecting firewood and Reco for bringing some along, also the people who usually make a few meets worth going to who were not present, you guys know who you are, I salute you all.
Not a good time Spike! I've NEVER stopped (or asked) her from doing anything. Now it seems I'm inconsiderate and the devil. Oh, and it's my fault that I didn't remind her that the meet is the last weekend of EVERY month. 
