Wiston Lodge Lanark

[JAG009]

Wiston village, at the foot of Tinto Hill, short trip off the motorway south of Lanark.

http://www.wistonlodge.co.uk/

We don't do the posh do on the lawns, we set up in the woodlands at the edge of the estate and the hill.
It's where Tam and Colin camped out at the New Year in the snow

cheers,
M

Cheers Toddy

 

[gsfgaz]

Barn Owl, Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Toddy, Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Morch Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Scout Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Jinsin - Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th ..... SWMBO dependant
Eric Methven and Cameron - Friday or Saturday (dependant on Cam getting off school) until Sunday.
Jag009 -Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
gsfgaz and Sean , fri ti sun

 

[coln18]

Barn Owl, Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Toddy, Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Morch Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Scout Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Jinsin - Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th ..... SWMBO dependant
Eric Methven and Cameron - Friday or Saturday (dependant on Cam getting off school) until Sunday.
Jag009 -Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
gsfgaz and Sean , fri ti sun
Coln18 Friday to Sunday......

Well done Tam, it seems ages since we have all met up, good lad.

 

[scottforsythe1]

Barn Owl, Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Toddy, Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Morch Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Scout Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Jinsin - Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th ..... SWMBO dependant
Eric Methven and Cameron - Friday or Saturday (dependant on Cam getting off school) until Sunday.
Jag009 -Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
gsfgaz and Sean , fri ti sun

scottforsythe fri to sun

 

[scottforsythe1]

scottforsythe fri to sun

 

[Barn Owl]

Ok folks...

I've spoken to Wiston and we can go on the dates stated.

PLEASE NOTE, WE CANNOT HAVE ALCOHOL ON SITE.

This is due to there being vulnerable youngsters also camping,which is Wistons main purpose.

I have no problem with this and tbh could do with a rest from the drink,whereby I might actually make something useful. Lol

Fees are £6 pp per night, which is the same price as a couple of years ago.

They can provide a load of wood for us at £20, which would save us hauling same from the woods.

Hammocking is available too.

If we are all agreed on No alcohol on site, the fees and chipping in for the wood please say so and I'll submit the official booking form to Jonathan at Wiston.

RSVP asap please.

Tom.

 

[Toddy]

I'll just bring the big kettle and the brewbox

If I bring my firebowl and the tripods, etc., it makes things easy.
I've also got a smaller firebowl for Sniper from Russ. If John doesn't make the meet will someone who lives closer to him take it home please so he has a chance at getting it this side of the New Year?

cheers,
M

 

[Paul_B]

Sounds good. 2 hours drive up but think I can make it. Yep! Just checked and I'm free so will take the plunge again. If it's ok can I come with either tent or tarp and bivvy.

Will be second meet up so I'll come the Friday since I missed all the fun at Comrie on the Friday night there in June. Obviously no alcohol so possibly no air guitars round the fire early in the morning / late at night.

BTW if anyone wants a lift up from North Lancs / South Cumbria on the Friday afternoon let me know. Got a little estate car that can probably fit another person's gear in too. Just need to get some new gear for it now.

 

[Barn Owl]

Nice one Paul.

Tent, tarp,b ivy, or hammock, there's a place for any of them.

Don't need alcohol to enjoy some air guitar, I'll perform if the tunes good.

 

[Barn Owl]

Remember we have use of toilet and shower facilities if there are any partners who wish to come but aren't used to roughing it.

I can take Johns bowl Mary.

 

[Toddy]

Excellent I'll put it into the car then.

Soup weather do you think ? I could pack the big pot too, get it on early and there'll be a bite to eat.

Is there anything any one particularly wants to make/focus on ?
I've got four stones bored out to make pump drills but I need to make spindles. It'd be good to have them finished ? make the assorted tips too ?

cheers,
M

 

[Paul_B]

I am new to the skills side of bushcraft (well campcraft side and a few bits apart) so I have to admit I'm going to see what goes on at meets. I have no doubt whatever people do will most likely be new to me. Also be good to put some more faces to people on here.

Barn Owl - As for the good music for air guitar I'll bring my work phone. Can't guarantee good music but it has a reasonable speaker and battery to it so I can play the music I have on it. I hope people aren't put off by punk. The Clash through to Cash and some obscure stuff in between. Still don't know where I got some burning spear from.

 

[gsfgaz]

I need ti cancel this one , i forgot i also had a sea fishing trip booked for sun at loch etive , ah well next time

 

[scottforsythe1]

hi tam i will chip in for the wood that is not a probem

 

[morch]

Nath n I (oh f£&k it) Nath n me are still up for it

Dave

 

[Barn Owl]

Any other yays or nays please.

 

[Ian S]

I should have posted sooner - apologies!

I'm rather unlikely to make the Friday (work, then public transport) but I'd love to come down for the Saturday only. Probably arrive at about mid-day and leave about 6 ish?

I'm happy to bring some green woodworking kit if anyone is interested?

Cheers

 

[tiger stacker]

Would love to go only half a hour away, stuck in Kirkcudbright though. Hope the weather stays dry for you all.

 

[Barn Owl]

Great stuff Ian.

It's just that they've asked me to do a booking form via the web site.

Think it's just for overnight numbers.

You won't need to pay ocht for a day visit buddy.

 

[scottforsythe1]

i am still up for it tam