Weekend with Ray Mears

[monkey boy]

So my wife got me 2 wonderful gift for my birthday and xmas in December, last Saturday I got to go on a walk in the woods with Ray and on sunday a carving master class, they say you shouldn't meet your hero's but this wasnt the case with ray. Hes is on a much bigger level in person to what you see on tv, what a humble and knowledgeable man. I learned so much last weekend and I shal never forget the experience. Here is a few pics

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[lou1661]

Awesome, looks like you had a fantastic time.

Louis

 

[Wayne]

I'm glad you had a good time and had a chance to build on your skills.

 

[barbourdurham]

amazing! you look chuffed to bits! nice one buddy!

 

[Hunkyfunkster]

Brilliant. Looks like you had fun

 

[Paulm]

Looks and sounds great, can tell you enjoyed it !

 

[monkey boy]

Thank guys, I have to say say it was a real privileged to be able to spend the weekend with him.

 

[Lynx]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a great time.

 

[Totumpole]

Looks awesome! Sounds like some of the best gifts money could buy!

 

[hog]

You lucky Bloke.

 

[Mesquite]

A fantastic weekend by all accounts, thanks for sharing it with us

 

[Klenchblaize]

Its clear you had a great time and bagged some very nice photographs to remind you of the day.

For those interested in such things Ray is modeling the rather cool Sasta Peski Ventile Anorak/Smock, available exclusively from the Woodlore Store:

https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/1272-Sasta-Peski-Ventile-Anorak-Dark-Olive/

K

 

[woodsorrel]

It looks like you had a terrific time! Very often, highly skilled people don't make the best teachers. But it seems Ray puts effort into teaching as well as practicing his bushcraft.

Can you share any insight about Ray as a teacher? Did you notice any particular technique he used during your classes that you would adopt if you were teaching the same skills?

- Woodsorrel

 

[monkey boy]

It looks like you had a terrific time! Very often, highly skilled people don't make the best teachers. But it seems Ray puts effort into teaching as well as practicing his bushcraft.

Can you share any insight about Ray as a teacher? Did you notice any particular technique he used during your classes that you would adopt if you were teaching the same skills?

- Woodsorrel

It's hard to say, he shows a lot of patients with people and gives you the impression that there is no such thing as a silly question if it was asked, on the carving day his feedback was constructive and valuable to enable the learning. He said 2 things to me on both day's that really opened my eyes to so much, but I'm not willing to share just yet

 

[woodsorrel]

... He said 2 things to me on both day's that really opened my eyes to so much, but I'm not willing to share just yet

In your own time, we would appreciate the benefit of yours and Ray's wisdom.

- Woodsorrel

 

[Russell96]

Looks great and your smiles seem to sum it up. You have also confirmed what I have always heard and thought Ray was like. I would love to meet him.
I'm also very excited to hear your further insights!! Don't leave us hanging too long.
Russ