South West Cornwall meet January 25th weekend

[JonnyP]

Got round to sorting another meet at our place. Its only a small copse, so can only do 10 people max. Hammocks or tents etc. Plenty of firewood.
Stick your name down if you wanna come :)

[jus_young]

See you there Jonny, you're a lovely chap you are ;)

[Ferrell freddy]

Once cleared through SWMBO I'd love to if that's ok?!

[rawfish111]

Will check rosters Monday

[Raven]

It would be great to catch up with you JP, I will check my diary!

[Roadkillphil]

I'm in, I'll either sleep in me boat or crash on the floor next to the fire :)

[Chubbs]

I would love to join you all if its ok. Just have to confirm it with Her Ladyship in the morning.

[Ferrell freddy]

Permission granted!

[jus_young]

Confirmed attending

jus_young
Roadkillphil
Ferrell Freddy

[GlenM]

Hi Guy's, Nice one JP, count me in.

Glen

[Chubbs]

Permission granted, count me in please.

Time to start a quick brew :wink:

[Big T]

Count me in if thats ok! :)

[Chubbs]

Count me in if thats ok! :)

You are alive then

[Big T]

Hangin in there mate.........;)

[Ferrell freddy]

Count me in if thats ok! :)

T^ I have something for you!

[Big T]

T^ I have something for you!

Carefull mate, thats how rumours start! ;)

[jus_young]

Confirmed attending

1) jus_young
2) Roadkillphil
3) Ferrell Freddy
4) GlenM
5) Chubbs
6) Big T

[Ferrell freddy]

Carefull mate, thats how rumours start! ;)

Where else can I tell you about my big chopper?!

[JonnyP]

Nice one guys.. If anyone wants to come down on the friday evening, thats fine. I will pm out the directions how to get here somewhen, but we are near Looe.
Be good to see you all.. Looking forward to it :0)

[Big T]

Where else can I tell you about my big chopper?!

What happens in the woods, stays in the woods mate............;)

[Big T]

Nice one guys.. If anyone wants to come down on the friday evening, thats fine. I will pm out the directions how to get here somewhen, but we are near Looe.
Be good to see you all.. Looking forward to it :0)

Nice one fella, be good to meet ya!

[Ferrell freddy]

Nice one guys.. If anyone wants to come down on the friday evening, thats fine. I will pm out the directions how to get here somewhen, but we are near Looe.
Be good to see you all.. Looking forward to it :0)

T^ Defo looking forward to it, it'll be my leaving the West Country do! Only going to Wiltshire so hopefully make it back sometime! Thanks for the invite!

[jus_young]

Nice one guys.. If anyone wants to come down on the friday evening, thats fine. I will pm out the directions how to get here somewhen, but we are near Looe.
Be good to see you all.. Looking forward to it :0)

Read my mind, but you probably know me by now :rolleyes:

[JonnyP]

Guys, I am really sorry but I have messed up. I am gonna be away that weekend. I should of checked Janes calender.
I can do any weekend in february, but I realise I have now messed up your plans and for that I am really sorry, but I cannot get out of this trip away on the 25th.
Would it be best to do a poll to see what weekend is best for everyone..?

[Roadkillphil]

No sweat for me bud, that weekend has got hectic for me so for me all is well. As for other dates, let me know what you come up with n I'll defo try pop over :)

[jus_young]

No worries mate. I can pretty much fit in with any date in Feb so whatever suits other folk really.

[Ferrell freddy]

Gutted :( there potential I could get there but would have to see.

Jus_young.. Revert back to plan A?

[jus_young]

Gutted :( there potential I could get there but would have to see.

Jus_young.. Revert back to plan A?

Just waiting for the definitive 'yes' from the landowner. There's always Woodland Farm if needs be.

[Ferrell freddy]

Just waiting for the definitive 'yes' from the landowner. There's always Woodland Farm if needs be.

T^

[Big T]

No worries Jonny!:)

[JonnyP]

Have set a poll for a meet in february. Please put down your preferred dates. You can vote more than once. We will go with the most votes on one date.

[rawfish111]

no joy :(

[jus_young]

Can't do the 1st Feb now as the wife is out for a curry. Other nights still good ;)

[Sylvanbilly]

What happens in the woods, stays in the woods mate............;)

Hahahahahahahahaha
Love it

[Big T]

T^

[JonnyP]

Feb the 8th weekend it is then (sorry Martin)..

[Roadkillphil]

Bewty, it's in my calendar.... Apologies in advance, gonna be picking your brains... Lots! Yurt is happening :) soon soon :)

[Martin]

Feb the 8th weekend it is then (sorry Martin)..

:(

[JonnyP]

Feb the 8th weekend it is then (sorry Martin)..

Hi guys.. Glen has kindly said he will cook us a meal on one of the evenings. If you want to turn up anywhen on the friday you are more than welcome to. I will be finishing work around lunch time but I think Janie will be here in the morning. I will pm BigT the address, but I think everyone else knows where to go. My number is 07971 728086 should anyone need to get hold of me..
Looking forward to it :0)

Still room for more if anyone else wants to come :0)

[jus_young]

Cheers Glen, and see you late Friday after I've finished work.

[JonnyP]

From UK weather forecast.. "A very deep area of low pressure is forecast to hit the United Kingdom this coming Saturday with wind speeds expected to exceed 60mph inland with gusts possibly exceeding 80mph across Western coasts and Hills"

Been speaking with Glen n said I would ask you guys what you think. Should we postpone..?

[Chubbs]

Its not looking good mate.

I was speaking about it with BigT earlier. The wind is really gonna get up and its forcast horrendous rain.

[Big T]

Hmmm.....Going by the weather down here in the past few days it might be advisable to re-schedule!?

[Martin]

I'm free on the 22nd!! :)

Martin

[GlenM]

It looks like a Tarp shredder to me !

Glen

[jus_young]

Ummmmmmm...

I will go with whatever you good folk decide. I camped out in the last one, but being only two of us for an overnighter, it was somewhat easier than a communal meet where we like to have the 'chute and a decent fire.

[GlenM]

It's hard to judge but the last thing I'd want is People's gear getting damaged just for a night around a sideways fire!.........haven't had one of them since the last trip to Ivan's on Dartmoor.

Glen

[JonnyP]

I was working a bit further down the valley today in next door farm. I had a fire going to clear up all the brash from the hedge I have layed.. The wind was so strong all the flames were going sideways. I could stand on top of the fire (big fire) and not get hot. The weather looks worse for saturday than today or tomorrow, so I think the best thing is to postpone..

Next most popular date was the 22nd feb, so lets try again then eh.. Woohoo for Martin :0)

[jus_young]

It's hard to judge but the last thing I'd want is People's gear getting damaged just for a night around a sideways fire!.........haven't had one of them since the last trip to Ivan's on Dartmoor.

Glen

That was an interesting evening ;)

[GlenM]

In the backdoor eh Mart !...........all good things come to those who wait :)

The 22nd is fine with me.

Glen

[jus_young]

I see its bad down your way at the moment Jonny

[Martin]

:)

[Big T]

Cool, 22nd is fine with me!:)

[Chubbs]

Cool, 22nd is fine with me!:)

Same here. I look forward to meeting old and new forum members.

[JonnyP]

I see its bad down your way at the moment Jonny

It was an "interesting" night in the yurt mate.. Popped into Looe this morning to see the high tide, which was fun. Then went down to the bay, where the weather has done its best to smash everything up..
See you on the 22nd guys.. Will send you directions Chubbs :0)

[JonnyP]

Anyone want any wood for spoons or whatever..? I been taking out a load of trees while laying a hedge near here, so if anyone coming to the meet wants any green wood, I can get you ash, sycamore, hazel, blackthorn or elm.
I am only gonna be able to get them this week as I will be done there.

[Chubbs]

Anyone want any wood for spoons or whatever..?


That would be great Jonny, thankyou.

[jus_young]

Anyone want any wood for spoons or whatever..? I been taking out a load of trees while laying a hedge near here, so if anyone coming to the meet wants any green wood, I can get you ash, sycamore, hazel, blackthorn or elm.
I am only gonna be able to get them this week as I will be done there.

Oooooo yes please. Not done any Elm or Blackthorn yet.

[JonnyP]

Will pick up a few bits tomorrow :0)

[Chubbs]

I really need to sort out my homebrew stocks. As I don't drink a lot now I have plenty that needs sampling ;).

There is about five gallons of Italian Borollo here somewhere along with a load of white. The white is bottled but I'm sure you won't all mind pouring your own red from the demijohn !!.

[Martin]

Some for me please, Jonny. Really looking forward to getting together with you all again. :)

Martin

[jus_young]

Whats doing about food? Is a communal brew on the go? If so there is an excellent chef attending but obviously numbers need confirming.

One concern is the weather again, and maybe it would be easier to cater individually in case it needs postponing to another date.

[Martin]

There's a strong possibility that I won't be able to make this now. :(

Martin

[Chubbs]

Whats doing about food? Is a communal brew on the go? If so there is an excellent chef attending but obviously numbers need confirming.

One concern is the weather again, and maybe it would be easier to cater individually in case it needs postponing to another date.

You are too kind Jus :D.

The forecast is not looking like wall to wall sunshine but it doesn't seem too bad until Sunday. I do have a whole Salmon that needs eating though.

[Big T]

And about 17 gallons of homebrew;)

[Chubbs]

And about 17 gallons of homebrew;) T^

And it all needs consuming, raining or not http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/drunk.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[JonnyP]

There's a strong possibility that I won't be able to make this now. :(

Martin

Oh for goodness sake..!!!
No worries chap :0)

The weather doesn't look too bad for the weekend though sunday may be a bit wet n windy. Certainly nothing forecast like we have had recently..
I have not spoken to Glen about a group meal but he was keen to cook.
I have got us plenty of wood, 9 different types of tree I think.
I will be around from about lunchtime on friday :0)

[Chubbs]

The weather doesn't look too bad for the weekend though sunday may be a bit wet n windy. Certainly nothing forecast like we have had recently..
I have not spoken to Glen about a group meal but he was keen to cook.
I have got us plenty of wood, 9 different types of tree I think.
I will be around from about lunchtime on friday :0)

Nice one mate, really looking forward to it.

[JonnyP]

Nice one mate, really looking forward to it.

Me too mate :0)

[Big T]

Sweet! Looks like its gonna be a good wend!:)

[jus_young]

Got a bit worried earlier. Dropped my van in a big hole, one hell of a bang, bits fell off and the engine started running funny. Thought that was my weekend over as the wife needs her car.

Got it running though and should be ok. Got a collection of bits in the back of the van that need putting back on though!

[Rasputin]

Not having a lot of luck with that van Jus ? could of been worse though, it might of been a sink hole lol

[Chubbs]

Not having a lot of luck with that van Jus ? could of been worse though, it might of been a sink hole lol

Not a lot of luck for this family 100 yards away from where I live either.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2548254/Now-thats-open-plan-bathroom-House-reduced-rubble-suddenly-collapses-abandoned-MINE-SHAFT.html

[Rasputin]

Thats Cornwall and any other mining town for you Chubbs, 5 miles up the road from me there was a lot of lead mining since the romans came and shafts are always appearing there, fortunately its a sparsely populated area. Youve got to be carefull in the woods there though !

[jus_young]

Not having a lot of luck with that van Jus ? could of been worse though, it might of been a sink hole lol

Seem to be having a run of bad luck at the moment. That's the way it goes I suppose.

[GlenM]

Hey Guy's,

I will sort out the food for Saturday night but I need a rough idea of numbers please? I'm thinking a nice big Beef or Venison stew with lots of dumplings and maybe a fruit cobbler for pudding.

Any one who don't like that......................Tough!..............you have to sort out your own :)

Cheers

Glen

[Marcus2]

Not a lot of luck for this family 100 yards away from where I live either.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2548254/Now-thats-open-plan-bathroom-House-reduced-rubble-suddenly-collapses-abandoned-MINE-SHAFT.html

Eastern Lane,Enys Road or Tehidy Road ? I used to live in Hughville Street :)

[Chubbs]

Eastern Lane,Enys Road or Tehidy Road ? I used to live in Hughville Street :)

Down the bottom of the hill on Eastern Lane, lefthand corner. I live opposite Hughville Street on Aneray Road on the Wimpy.

[jus_young]

Attending

Jonny obviously (Janie?)
Glen
Justin
Neil
Tony

[Chubbs]

Hey Guy's,

I will sort out the food for Saturday night but I need a rough idea of numbers please? I'm thinking a nice big Beef or Venison stew with lots of dumplings and maybe a fruit cobbler for pudding.

Any one who don't like that......................Tough!..............you have to sort out your own :)

Cheers

Glen

Count BigT and me in for the food please Glen.

[GlenM]

Guy's

Quick update,...........It's beef stew, no venison at the butchers.

Glen

[Chubbs]

Guy's

Quick update,...........It's beef stew, no venison at the butchers.

Glen


No problem what stew it is. I love any stew.

[JonnyP]

Hi guys.. I have not heard from Ashley and there is another who has put their name down for this weekend, so I am not sure how many are coming,, I am pretty sure Road Kill Phil is coming.. He had better be cos he has my maglite which I am missing..

[jus_young]

Well night one was chilly. Learnt that snugpak topquilts are not good for winter use on their own

[Big T]

Big thanks to Jonny for a wicked weekend! Was nice to meet some new people and have a chill round the fire:) Cheers to Glenn for knocking up a wicked stew and some awesome cobbler! Good to see Jus again, hope you get ya van sorted soon mate! Thanks again everyone for everything!:)

[GlenM]

Hi Guy's,

Sorry I had to go early, my son had a rugby match so I was up with the birds......didn't hear any snoring...I hope I didn't.

Great to catch up and great to meet new friends as always.

Thanks for the venue JP, hopefully I'll see you all at the fast approaching R.V. at Easter.

Cheers

Glen

[JonnyP]

Cheers guys, thanks for popping down, n thank you Glen for that grub.
I was in the mood for some whittling by the fire, so I got this lot sorted..
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/jonpickett/8B160ED8-C08B-47CC-8524-3362FB178B90_zpsantz9vwc.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/jonpickett/media/8B160ED8-C08B-47CC-8524-3362FB178B90_zpsantz9vwc.jpg.html)

Thanks for the wine n the fire lighters Neil..
I will try n sort out another meet when its all greened over and warmer..
Phil.. I will take your chair to the RV, if I don't see you sooner..

[Chubbs]

Thanks for a great weekend guys, it was a cracker. Was great to see Jus and Jonny again. Had a walk down to Talland Bay while we were there. A propper little rugged bay which was once well known as a landing spot for smugglers. It has a shingle beach which stones are a light purple colour, coming from the large seams over in the unstable cliffs.

Weather wasn't too bad. A bit cold at times but also blowing a bit. most of the night I was rocking in my hammock like a baby in a cradle !!.

Glen, It was great to meet you for the first time and the food was excellent. Especially the Cobbler and Cornish Clotted Cream, which was to die for and could have graced the menu of any decent restaurant.

Jonny made some great spoons, he makes it look easy. I spent quite a while at times watching how he did it and I've now come home with a better idea how to make carving easier and quicker.

[jus_young]

Cheers chaps, good to see you all again. Thanks Jon for the invite, always enjoy a visit to your place and Glen, handsome food mate!

[janso]

What's the date for this one gents? Why do I think it's the weekend just gone!!

[janso]

Lol, just found the rest of the posts!!

[Big T]

Oops! you going to the RV bud?

[janso]

Big T T^

Yep, reckon so pard; hopefully be able to stay over for the weekend depending on work at the minute - at least one night at the least!! You going? I'll try and keep an eye on upcoming posts to meet up with you all this year. Whats the date this year again??

[JonnyP]

Chubbs.... That wine of yours is damn good stuff chap. Pretty strong too.. Been going down well with some cheeses.. How long do you reckon it will keep in that container..?
Glen.. I scraped out the last of the stew n we had it with rice tonight.. Very nice mate :0) Thanks again for all the work you put into it :0)

[Chubbs]

Chubbs.... That wine of yours is damn good stuff chap. Pretty strong too.. Been going down well with some cheeses.. How long do you reckon it will keep in that container..?

Very kind words, thanks Jonny.

It will keep in that container for a few months without a problem. If you are going to save some of it, bottle it and keep the light away from it, although I guess it won't last forever !! but I will have a little drop of the decent stuff ready for the RV.