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[mark]

Anybody fancy a night out soon ?!

[Tony1948]

Me do,but after the 22nd of this mouth I'm out to Portugal next week.........Tony.:camping:

[ian c]

I would but would also have to be after the 22nd of this month, but i am not going Portugal.

[mark]

Not to panic my dear chaps I too am busy until the end of this month.

[mark]

Shall we say 6th to 7th of October ?

[Tony1948]

That a Do me.Will we be in the same place as usual.:camping:

[BackPackMac]

Yer... Count me in!

[mark]

That makes three.

[Tony1948]

Any of you guys from north kent,essex,south london are wecome to come for an over night in Marks wood,try out some of you'r gear,it's very informal.A get together of like minded guys around the camp fire:campfire:Bring wot you eat and a jar,:camping:

[f0rm4t]

Hi chaps,

Complete noob here. Got hooked on the crafts after a Bushcraft weekend I did with my boys, brother-in-law and his boys as a prezzi with http://www.wildernesscrafts.co.uk in the Ashdown Forest.
Bulding up my kit list and should be ready for my first stealth camp later this month. I'll do the first on my own (no pressure then) but would be cool to join you guys at some stage. Where is Marks Wood? I'm in Gravesend Kent. Have been doing a few recci's at Ashenbank Wood & Cozenden Wood too.

Cheers
Paul

[Tony1948]

Paul sorry for the delay to you'r post.I;v been out in Portugal for a week,you wll be most welcome to come over to Marks overnight on the 6th&7th Oct,its not far from you just throw the tunnel into Essex and I can meet you this side and drive down there together if you like.Its off the A127 near Romford but out in the country,let us now...........TONY..........Dont get eaten by the bears.:camping:

[f0rm4t]

Thanks Tony! If I'm kitted up by then I'll certainly see if I can get a pass. (have friends near Romford)
Would be good to get some early advice before I get used to doing everything wrong lol :)

[ian c]

You can count me in an will drive up only thing is i cannot remember how to get there.

[Tony1948]

Where you comeing from ian?

[ian c]

Im in West sussex near Gatwick airport.

[Tony1948]

I can meet you in thurrock services if you wont to come.

[mark]

You can count me in an will drive up only thing is i cannot remember how to get there.

If you go to the south east group page the details and address is on the Ian.

[mark]

Breakfast is on me this time. Mac if you want that bubble and squeak bring that than that iv got the rest. That includes you Tony.

[Tony1948]

You now me I'll bring some bits and pecies.I think I'v got another bunny in the frezer that I'll bring,we wont go hungry.The bunny's for the evening meal not brecky:happy-clapping:are we going to the old wood so I can get the Truck up there?:camping:

[f0rm4t]

Sold! Looking forward to it!
Just subscribed to the SE Group and now know where I'm going :)
Being a first time for me, what's the group etiquette? I read about group meals etc? What should I bring?

Cheers chaps
Look forward to meeting you all.

[ian c]

Just to let you know i wont be able to make the meet as car has broken down so now have to work to pay for repairs.

[f0rm4t]

That's a bugger Ian!

[mark]

No offers for dinner ? Ok bring your own Saturday night.

Tony could I have my jumper and water carrier back please.

[f0rm4t]

Might have to come on the bike ...Riding a Honda Fireblade with a full 65L pack on will be interesting ;)
Is there a water source there? Save me travelling with it.

What time should we be there?

[mark]

Might have to come on the bike ...Riding a Honda Fireblade with a full 65L pack on will be interesting ;)
Is there a water source there? Save me travelling with it.

What time should we be there?

There is a water tap on site. The meet time is 12 noon at the park ( details on te southeast page ).

[Tony1948]

f0rm4t you have to come past my house to get to Romford you can leve the bike round here if you wont,PM me with your phone No, if you wont to?and we can go there in my Truck

[BackPackMac]

Hey guys - somthings come up and I wont be able to make it this weekend.
Got a new Mora I wanted to test out and a new skillet for making banok, but looks like it will have to wait until next time.
Have a great weekend chaps!

[f0rm4t]

f0rm4t you have to come past my house to get to Romford you can leve the bike round here if you wont,PM me with your phone No, if you wont to?and we can go there in my Truck

That's very kind of you Tony, thanks!
I'll need to be away early Sunday morning as my eldest has an away rugby match. So in this instance I'll see you on site, but will take you up on the offer for the next one.

[Tony1948]

I'm brining another bunny stew should feed all sat night.............it's raining:(

[Wrighty28]

ow bollocks, ive just seen this. would have been up for it aswell. have a good'un chaps and ill see you on the next one.

[f0rm4t]

f0rm4t you have to come past my house to get to Romford you can leve the bike round here if you wont,PM me with your phone No, if you wont to?and we can go there in my Truck

Just tried to PM you Tony but it says "Tony1948 has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space."

Looking forward to meeting you guys tomorrow.
I'll PM you my mobile when you've cleared some messages.

My boys rugby match has been cancelled (too many injuries) so now won't have to leave at the crack of dawn.
Is it still okay to meet at yours?
What time do you head home from the wood on Sunday?

Cheers
Paul

[Wrighty28]

Just tried to PM you Tony but it says "Tony1948 has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space."

Looking forward to meeting you guys tomorrow.
I'll PM you my mobile when you've cleared some messages.

My boys rugby match has been cancelled (too many injuries) so now won't have to leave at the crack of dawn.
Is it still okay to meet at yours?
What time do you head home from the wood on Sunday?

Cheers
Paul

we usually started heading out about 12 after the best breakfast you are ever going to consume in any woodland ever. tip for you, bring bacon, and lots of it.

[Wrighty28]

seriously. take as much bacon as possible, you wont regret it.

[f0rm4t]

I'll add another item to the list.

#hammock
#tarp
#own body weight in bacon!

Anything else that should be traditionally brought?

[Wrighty28]

I'll add another item to the list.

#hammock
#tarp
#own body weight in bacon!

Anything else that should be traditionally brought?

to be honest lose the hammock and substitute it with more bacon haha. if you have a fold up shovel that will come in handy as im not sure which spot marks taking you to. if it A its completely useless. if its B that will be needed to dig a fire pit, maybe ask mark to advise and there's a good chance his bringing one after he completely destroyed my one. (not that yours will get broken i just had a shite shovel lol)

-preferred alcoholic beverage.
-Cash. Tony has a habit of bringing nice shiny things.

Spot B is good for rabbit snaring so if your into your trapping pre make them. double check with Mark though as spot A houses all the pheasants which is no go.

- Your sense of humor! Mark, Tony, Mac and Ian are a good bunch of lads, all know there stuff very well. Even if the weathers crap you'll still have a great time and be amazed at where this bolt hole is located. Its ideal and why O why O why more people dont jump on this is beyond me.

And if you find a spare pouch or space in your bergen another pack of bacon goes down very well.

[Tony1948]

PM box is now M/T

[f0rm4t]

:happy-clapping: Thanks Wrighty!

The advice is appreciated!! T^

[mark]

ow bollocks, ive just seen this. would have been up for it aswell. have a good'un chaps and ill see you on the next one.

you know your more then welcome wrighty

[mark]

to be honest lose the hammock and substitute it with more bacon haha. if you have a fold up shovel that will come in handy as im not sure which spot marks taking you to. if it A its completely useless. if its B that will be needed to dig a fire pit, maybe ask mark to advise and there's a good chance his bringing one after he completely destroyed my one. (not that yours will get broken i just had a shite shovel lol)

-preferred alcoholic beverage.
-Cash. Tony has a habit of bringing nice shiny things.

Spot B is good for rabbit snaring so if your into your trapping pre make them. double check with Mark though as spot A houses all the pheasants which is no go.

- Your sense of humor! Mark, Tony, Mac and Ian are a good bunch of lads, all know there stuff very well. Even if the weathers crap you'll still have a great time and be amazed at where this bolt hole is located. Its ideal and why O why O why more people dont jump on this is beyond me.

And if you find a spare pouch or space in your bergen another pack of bacon goes down very well.

a pack of bacon is not a bad idear. iv been to tesco for breakfast. iv invited a drinking bubby, hes not a bushy but up for a laugh.

[f0rm4t]

Packed! :)
Smoked Bacon 'n a nice bottle of Cognac!
See you guys in a couple of hours.

...That's if I make it around the M25 on a bike with a full pack 'n extras! :rolleye:

[f0rm4t]

Top one chaps.
Looking forward to the next!

A few pics of the meet here. I must say, to find 120+ acres of deer rich land inside the M25 is wonderful.

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/album.php?albumid=152

[mark]

Good to meet you paul. Glad to see every one gets on so well. That is it for the winter season. see you all in the spring.

[f0rm4t]

You too mate.
Great time, great company!
Agreed, it's great that everyone gets on so well, I felt like I'd known you all for ages by the time we were heading home.

looking forward to spring, and getting up there with a gun or two.

Thanks again for inviting me Mark.

[ian c]

Shame i missed this weekend because of work, but have got to get my car fixed other wise i would have been there.

[Tony1948]

Good pitchers Paul see you all in March.

[AL...]

Great set of pics mate Thanks for sharing!!

Cheers
AL

[BackPackMac]

Looks like you had a great time lads, even though the excessive amounts of Bacon looks like it gave a few of you Pig Meat Overload Syndrome - wish I could have made it!

[DaveyG]

Where abouts is this place? Can anyone go? Looks great.

[Ehecatl]

Davey - In the Community, Groups, check out this group --> southeast natural bushcraft meet.

Also, if you dare to venture south of "the river", this one too --> Kent Natural Bushcrafters.

Future meets are generally posted there. We're recently from deepest darkest Kent where a good time was had by all.

M@

[DaveyG]

Davey - In the Community, Groups, check out this group --> southeast natural bushcraft meet.

Also, if you dare to venture south of "the river", this one too --> Kent Natural Bushcrafters.

Future meets are generally posted there. We're recently from deepest darkest Kent where a good time was had by all.

M@

Hmmm can't find them by searching?

[Ehecatl]

Here you go mate

Essex http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/group.php?groupid=3

Kent http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/group.php?groupid=11

[DaveyG]

Brilliant thanks