North Wales Bushcafters : Spring Meet. 28th -30th March.

[woodsman]

Hot on the tails of the (not so) Winter Meet. We are having a spring meet at the end of March.
Birds will be singing, sap will be rising, and knowing our topsy-turvy weather, we'll probably have some snow (not guaranteed!) Please put your name down if you want to come. Limit is 12.

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti

[woodsman]

Update :


1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS

[Sylvanbilly]

Update :


1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS

5. Sylvanbilly

[ammo]

Ammo 6.
Please put me down. Looking forward to it, really enjoyed the last one.

[woodsman]

Update :


1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo

[Rasputin]

Update :


1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo

7. Rasputin

[biker-bri]

7. Rasputin

8. Biker-bri

[Ichneumon]

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon

[Rasputin]

Nice one Paul, only need BJ now for the fab four return. You listenin BJ, :guns: :evilgrin:

[Valantine]

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine

[BJ]

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ

listening and taking note.

[Rasputin]

Good man BJ, c u soon and BB and Paul, :camping: and you other guys of course, T^

[biker-bri]

[QUOTE listening and taking note.[/QUOTE]
Looks like I wasn't the only one to have his ear bent by the mad Russian Monk - welcome aboard BJ T^

[woodsman]

Update :

Ok we've reached the max limit. Add yourself to the reserve list in case someone drops out.

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ
12. BashaBushcraft

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Reserve.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

[Rimski]

Wish i could attend looks like a good crowd attending, but that weekend clashes with the wifes birthday. Ive tried the puppy eyes routine no joy, considering stamping my feet but think that will just make it worse hope you all have good weather ENJOY hope to catch up next time.

[Rasputin]

Wish i could attend looks like a good crowd attending, but that weekend clashes with the wifes birthday. Ive tried the puppy eyes routine no joy, considering stamping my feet but think that will just make it worse hope you all have good weather ENJOY hope to catch up next time.

Youll be missed buddy, If you want we can send in the heavies for a bit of ankle tapping, lol. hope to see ya soon,atb, Ken

[Richie]

OK. Can i put my South Walian name on reserve list pls?
It's a bit of a drive but I've heard a rumour it's worth it! :)

[Blood]

Oh bugger! Reserve spot number one for me please
Update :

Ok we've reached the max limit. Add yourself to the reserve list in case someone drops out.

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ
12. BashaBushcraft

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Reserve.
1. Blood
2.
3.
4.
5.

[woodsman]

Sorry Blood, according to the time stamp Richie got there first !


1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing (Fri night only)
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ
12. BashaBushcraft

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Reserve.
1. Richie
2. Blood
3.
4.
5.

[Sylvanbilly]

Woodsman your inbox is full

[woodsman]

Woodsman your inbox is full

Thanks, Cleared now !

[arbcraft]

hi
is it possible to add my name to the reserve list please iam new to the forum and looking to meet up with bushcrafters in my area
cheers

[woodsman]

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing (Fri night only)
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ
12. BashaBushcraft

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Reserve.
1. Richie
2. Blood
3. arbcraft
4.
5.

[ammo]

I can only do Friday sadly. I'm working Saturday night. So I will be there as early as on Fri and leave about 6pm on the Sat. If that is ok. Looking forward to seeing you fireside fellas.

[woodsman]

I can only do Friday sadly. I'm working Saturday night. So I will be there as early as on Fri and leave about 6pm on the Sat. If that is ok. Looking forward to seeing you fireside fellas.

No Problem Ammo,

Since we have 2 Friday nighters, do the guys on the reserve want to do the 1 night on the saturday ?

[Blood]

I'll jump on that please :-). What time can I turn up on sat?

[woodsman]

I'll jump on that please :-). What time can I turn up on sat?

Mid morning is fine mate.




1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing (Fri night only)
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo (Fri night only)
7. Rasputin
8. Biker-bri
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ
12. BashaBushcraft

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Saturday Night Only :

Blood



Reserve.
1. Richie
2. arbcraft
3.
4.
5

[arbcraft]

could I put my name down for Saturday night please I don't think shmbo is working that week end

[Sylvanbilly]

What's the agenda for Saturday evening meal? Is it a communal or do we bring our own?

[biker-bri]

Apologies to steve and the rest of the gang but due to unforeseen circumstances I will not be able to attend this weekends meet - I hope to catch
up with everyone sometime soon.
ATB Bri

[ammo]

Shame that Bri. Your someone, that i have been looking forward to meeting. Hopefully catch you on the next one.

[woodsman]

What's the agenda for Saturday evening meal? Is it a communal or do we bring our own?

Well we've got the big Dutchoven now so would be a shame to waste it ! :) but it's up to everyone, someone else's turn to do the cooking !

[Blood]

I'm in for that.

[woodsman]

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing (Fri night only)
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo (Fri night only)
7. Rasputin
8. Richie
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ
12. BashaBushcraft

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Saturday Night Only :

Blood
arbcraft



Reserve.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5

[arbcraft]

sorry but iam unable to make Saturday now as the mrs has to work this week end I hope I can meet up with u all sometime soon

[Sylvanbilly]

sorry but iam unable to make Saturday now as the mrs has to work this week end I hope I can meet up with u all sometime soon

Sorry to here that mate, maybe next time

[Valantine]

sorry but iam unable to make Saturday now as the mrs has to work this week end I hope I can meet up with u all sometime soon

What a downer - hope to see you soon

[woodsman]

Hi All,

Can I please ask that no-one arrives before 14:00, thanks.
Here is the last update:

1.Woodsman
2.Northern Yeti
3.Blackwing (Fri night only)
4. JoeS
5. Sylvanbilly
6. Ammo (Fri night only)
7. Rasputin
8. Blood (Fri night only)
9. Ichneumon
10. Valantine
11 BJ
12. BashaBushcraft(Fri night only)

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[Sylvanbilly]

Anybody bringing any toys to play with

[Blood]

My plan is just now drill n carving. Would love a wee forage at some point too

[Valantine]

Anybody bringing any toys to play with

Depends what sort of toys ;)

[Sylvanbilly]

Depends what sort of toys ;)

Haha,
yeah it could be misconstrued,
Haha

[Blackwing]

I'm liking the idea of a bit of foraging. I would like to try tapping a few birches for sap "tastes like licking an angel's tongue" according to Will Lord.....

[Sylvanbilly]

I'm liking the idea of a bit of foraging. I would like to try tapping a few birches for sap "tastes like licking an angel's tongue" according to Will Lord.....

I've had a good quoter of sap this year, have you got the equipment to do it blackwing? If not ill bring mine for you to use. I'll bring it anyway!

[Valantine]

Only ever got that close to an angel once.
Her name was Jane - Jane Angel :p

[Blackwing]

Many thanks Sylvanbilly, would be grateful for any hints and tips on how to do it

[Blackwing]

Jane Angel? Someone's gone all misty eyed so I'll refrain from going all Blackadder on your fond memories :-)

[Valantine]

:innocent: good idea :evilgrin:

[Blood]

Swap shop as well???

[woodsman]

Swap shop as well???

What you got to swap ?

[Blood]

Alsorts. Leather man surge, arktis army chest rig MK1 hard to get, DPM wind proof smock. A small swanndri shirt ( absolute clone of the shirt just no labels). Double edge crook knife. Big wool blanket...I'll keep digging n put whatever in the car.

[sam2013]

Is there any room for an extra person ? Providing there's someone to car share from Wigan as I don't drive yet :/

[sam2013]

Is it still a 12 person limit ?

[woodsman]

Is there any room for an extra person ? Providing there's someone to car share from Wigan as I don't drive yet :/

Hi Sam, someone has dropped out , so we have room if you want to come.

[sam2013]

Thanks for getting back to me :) I'm gonna jump in with ichneumon but I can only do one night so if he's doing 2 nights then I wil have to leave it

[Ichneumon]

I'm there from tomorrow til Sunday Sam.

[sam2013]

I will have to leave it then .. Have to be here for Mother's Day with it being it the baby's first

[biker-bri]

Have a good weekend everyone T^ - gutted I can't be with you :(
ATB Bri

[sam2013]

Is there anyon going down to north wales today who's passing Wigan on there way ?

[Blood]

Great meet and really learned A Lot this meet. Finally made my bow drill and christened it, Paul and ammo, thank you for the guidance and helping me keep my cool :-). Bannock this time wasn't so good but still went down ok. Plenty of carving, lots of fire wood from Billy!
Thanks again Steve for letting us stay over, roll on the summer meet and others in between !

[ammo]

Another really good meet. As always an absolute pleasure, to enjoy the company of some great lads. It was brilliant to see Blood get fire by friction, we tapped some Birch sap, had a great time on Paul and Steve's primitive bows. Ken's takedown bow was a nice bit of kit.
Met a few new people who i can learn from, which is always my aim.
Great location, great bunch, and a great time. Can't wait for the next one.

[ammo]

A couple of thanks i forgot to give.
Ichneumon. When it comes to Bushcraft. He is yoda,and i am Luke. Bow drill demo. Put on a little sharpening demo again, passed his strip and steels around, and we all left with our blades sharper, than they arrived.
Blood. Thanks for the Lime, the cordage. Very much appreciated. Thankyou. Let me know when you want to get out mate.
Sylvanbilly. Brought some great kit, i want.... no i need one of your catapults.
Ken. A wealth of knowledge as was Garath, and Alan. I know you all have tricks too teach me. Really looking forward to sitting fireside with you again.
Finally, Steve. The host with the most, the man responsible for the good times and the knowledge sharing. Thanks for having us mate.
See you on the next one fellas.

[Sylvanbilly]

My first ever meet!! Wow what a great bunch of lads, (and dogs)
A big thanks to the laird, Steve for letting us enjoy his woodland, thanks!!
Right where do I start, well I think everyone is in agreement that I had way too much kit, (I bet your all laughing at that under statement) me too, first night in a hammock, my set up was fine and that's thanks to all the guys who have posted vids on YouTube, without those I wouldn't of known where to start, I had two really comfortable warm sleeps, and two good meals, learnt how to trim my kit down by having a good chat and a cupa with Ken, thx mate you've shown me loads in the weekend and some inventive tips to help with tarp and stoves, I, just like blood had the privilege of being taught how to make fire with bow and drill, big thanks Paul, I really enjoyed having a go of your bow and arrows as well, I think the quality of how you made the bow and shown me how to use it properly, rubbed off on my grouping of the arrows, ammo, I'am glad you liked my catty, and if you give me a bit of time I will make you one up, I also learnt a lot other stuff apart from bushcraftaround the fire side from guys like Alan and a very interesting and knowledgable guy Rich who runs his own bushcraft company, I'am glad I was able to show Gareth how to tap a birch tree, I have since took on board what Steve said and that is to drill the hole in my bung a bit bigger to accept the pipe better.
All in all it was a great experience I will never forget
Thanks all
Bill

[Sylvanbilly]

Blood I really liked that brandy you had, can you tell me what it's called and where you got it from please mate?
Cheers
Bill
P.s. your pm box is full

[Blood]

Sainsburys mate, Sailor Jerry spiced rum mmmmmmmmmm!

[Rasputin]

Had a really great weekend at Steve's (as is the norm) Met some great new guys and old friends but missed me old mucker Bri (next time Bri ) Its always a pleasure to see younger people wanting to learn as much as possible, but Bill youv'e got to cut your kit down by 75%, 2 wheelbarrows full is a bit over the top, pmsl Hope to see you all again soon,atb Ken

[Valantine]

Had a really great weekend at Steve's (as is the norm) Met some great new guys and old friends but missed me old mucker Bri (next time Bri ) Its always a pleasure to see younger people wanting to learn as much as possible, but Bill youv'e got to cut your kit down by 75%, 2 wheelbarrows full is a bit over the top, pmsl Hope to see you all again soon,atb Ken

And no more kebabs either ;)