inside the M25

[mark]

hi first time on here, I have found a nice little spot with in the M25. on a private farm close to romford essex. if any one want to get in touch sort out a night or two, badger watching posible.

[Fletching]

Hi Mark and Welcome.

Sounds great! I'll be up for something in about a month.

Steve

[resnikov]

Hello and welcome Mark.
Its always nice to find somewhere where you can do bushcraft style things with permission. Shame its the wrong end of the country for me. :(

[Tony1948]

Hi Mark,......Welcome to the forum. Ill be up for a bit of that, I live buy Lakeside,

[mark]

good timing the shooting season dosent stop till the end of feb

[Fletching]

Do you have any rabbit permissions Mark?

Steve

[mark]

yes i do have permission to shoot rabbits, but have no gun !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fletching]

Ooh, rabbit stew! Well, I've a rifle but no permissions at the moment. Let's try and get together with Tony sometime? Like I said, I should be back on my feet in a month or so.

Steve

[beechnut mick]

me to Mark,im the same as Tony by Lakeside.just let us know when.

[mark]

ok gents my feet are getting the itch and my new gear is still new and shiney. dose any one fancy a day meet up at my place. show you the site(s), ( went for a walk on sunday, found another little spot on the same site.) Im thinking one sunday in febuary. Let me know.

[Tony1948]

Hi mark, I'm up for a look round and a brew up and chat, let us now time & place, you got some where we can park the cars.What sort of kit do you wont us to bring...........TONY.

[Fletching]

I'm up for it Mark, I'll just have to see how I get on after the operation, which is next Wednesday. If I'm OK to ride my bike, I'll pop round, so keep me in the loop mate!

Steve

[mark]

parking is no issue,just bring your day bags

[mark]

sunday 20-02-2011
please meet at bedfords park,havering-atte-bower, romford. First lay-by that you come to on the right hand side at 12 noon. From here i will leed you to site by convoy, there is plenty of parking on site.

Bring your lunch and brew kit,we will light a fire,chat and have a walk.

can you reply, just to let me know how many are coming

[Tony1948]

Mark is the lay-by in the road leading to the park or befor you get there,any way I'm up for it..........TONY

[Ben Casey]

Hi I would fancy coming along if thats ok maybe Ken will to then we can drive together it is only 60 miles.

[mark]

thats three

[Tony1948]

Ben if you drive all the way down the A12 to the M25 junction I'll wait for you there ,then we can drive through to rumford to gether ,get there 4 about 11/30..........TONY

[Ben Casey]

Sounds good to me just checking I will drop Ken a message and see if he is coming :)

[mark]

the lay by is in the park next to the football pitchs

[beechnut mick]

I'm up for that if ok chaps.

[Ken]

I'll be coming with Ben.


Ken

[Ben Casey]

Ben if you drive all the way down the A12 to the M25 junction I'll wait for you there ,then we can drive through to rumford to gether ,get there 4 about 11/30..........TONY

Hi Tony Ken is coming to I have looked on Google and it say an hours drive to Brentwood is that the junction you mean? If so if Ken and me set of about 10:00 then we should be there in plenty of time.

Let me know

Ben

[mark]

sorry ghost rider the lot is full. it is nice to see that there people out there like me, just waiting to tr something new. i will see you gents on the 27 th of next month, if you have any problems finding the meet site pm me for a postcode and my mob.

[Ben Casey]

Hi Mark the postcode will be good as I will be using my Sat Nav to get there.

[mark]

The post code for the visitor center is RM4 1QH, but you will not need to go that far down.

[Ben Casey]

Hi Mark I will put the Postcode in just so it is in the Sat Nav. I know I wont need to go that far but sort of just in case anyway I will PM you my mobile and when we can communicate as and when needed. If thats ok with you anyway PM on its way:)

[Tony1948]

Ben you going to truck on straight through down the a12 to gallows corner and then follow the sat nav to the meet up im just about to put the post code into Google.

[Ben Casey]

Yeah that will be the plan thats the plan and is it called gallows corner where we aare meeting then going on down?

Just been on google and all is fine by me

[Neil1]

I might be up for that too - if its ok?
Weekends are free at the mo - the season has'nt started yet!
Neil

[mark]

where you from neil

[Ben Casey]

Jo Mark can you just confirm the meet is the 20th as that is what I read first if not it is still ok with me. But Ken will need to know?

[mark]

no sorry my bag, the first date is wrong it is the 27th febuary 2011 at noon.sorry for the confusion.if that is a problem sorry.

[Ben Casey]

No problem for me I dont kow about ken I will see what he puts on here but I will be down :)

[mark]

544543

is this enough equipment /!/?!?!?!?

[Neil1]

where you from neil

Kent/Sussex border, not that far off the M25, so most places in the south east are do-able. I need to look at the dates (I might have to nip off to Brecon the end on Feb!)
N

[Ben Casey]

544543

is this enough equipment /!/?!?!?!?

Is that just for the day then I'm in trouble LOL

[Ben Casey]

I cant wait to meet up with some of you guts this year I hope :)

[mark]

If any one is around im staying up at the site monday night 7th through to tuesday 8th. Any takers.

[Ben Casey]

Hi Mark i may be able to get down in the morning I have your number is it ok if I drop a txt later?

[Tony1948]

Hi Mark, Carnt make the 7/8th but will see you all on the 27th, Mark that post code is showing london lifting services on Google maps is that right [BROXHILL RD] or are we meeting in the lay by befor that.Ben if you now the way i mite as well see you and ken down there OK..............ATB......TONY.

[Ben Casey]

Hi Mark I have my kit sorted so I will be over Monday cant tell whether it will be over night but I should be able to :)
Hi Tony I hope to know my way after Monday and will put on here :)
Nearly forgot can we confirm a location to meet up to?

[Tony1948]

Ben if you find out were it is il meet you guys over there in the layby at noon on the 27th.......TONY.....

[Ben Casey]

Ben if you find out were it is il meet you guys over there in the layby at noon on the 27th.......TONY.....

Sounds like a plan

[mark]

it is broxhill road, if you look to the left, you will see bower park, that is the actual meet point.First layby in the park.

[Ben Casey]

Hi Mark I have it in my Sat Nav now so should not be a problem it is saying 1 hour 27 mins so I will have to plan that into any meet up time you fancy.

[mark]

i should be at the park between 1 pm and 1.30 pm on monday. I'll see you there ben

[Ben Casey]

i should be at the park between 1 pm and 1.30 pm on monday. I'll see you there ben

Thats cool gives me plenty of time :)

[beechnut mick]

nice park @ hatte bower,ive been to a tree id with EWT there,some great woods.

[mark]

sorry mate just spoke to the wife, i wont be around till 2 ish.

[Ben Casey]

Thats okay I will just get there :)

[Ben Casey]

Just about to go out the door I hope it is still on and see you there :)

[Fletching]

544543

is this enough equipment /!/?!?!?!?

Yep, with enough food and water, that lot should see you fine for a month or two in the Canadian wilds or the Borneo jungle. This from a man with the same overkill methodology. ;)

Steve

[Jon101]

Hello Mark, :D + all you other guys; Steve, Tony, Mick, Ben, Ken & Neil...

Discovered this site by chance whilst googling around for meet ups, events, activities within M25. As I'm from Hornchurch Essex, this seems perfect...

Would have tried to get to the meet up yesterday evening, but only just found out about it :(

Mark:

What did you do??? Hope you had a good time... Tent or own bushcraft built shelter? Look forward to hearing how you got on and what you got up to...

Can't wait to meet up and get involved, have a .22 Air Arms PCP Air Rifle, Scope etc and more than happy to let anyone have a go, shoot a few rabbits, pigeons etc.

Look forward to hearing from you...

Best wishes,

Jon

[mark]

hi jon great to hear from you and welcome to the group. Ben and i (both new to the bushcraft revolution) spent the night at my private site up in havering atte bower. We both tried out some new equipment, and shared more idears, over lots of tea and coffee.Can you make the 27th of this month.

[Ben Casey]

Hi Mark I will send the pics I took over on an email to you if that is OK?

Opps I forgot to say Hi to Jon at the same time HI

[Tony1948]

Hi jon welcome to the site,you'r pretty close to me ,Im in Grays, Mark has a get together on the 27th of this mouth meet at noon over Broxborne park? I think thats wot it's called have a word with mark and perhaps you could come along it's only for the afternoon. Welcome to the site again.........ATB.........TONY

[Tony1948]

Hi mark, you two had a good night,Wot no beer? never mind if you get another one sorted for a bit longer with a few more of us, we could sort that out on the 27th...........ATB..........TONY

[Jon101]

Hi Mark,

Glad you and Ben had a good time...

Re: 27th, unfortunately I'm away so wont be able to make it :( (back on 27th, but not until late evening) sods law...

Not going away until 16th so if anyone plans to meet up at anytime before 16th, even if only for few hours, please let me know...

Otherwise, please keep me posted on further upcoming meet ups...

Best wishes,

Jon

[Jon101]

Hello Tony,

Thanks for the welcome...

Would have loved to make Mark's meet up, it's so close... Unfortunately I'll be away (sods law) but as mentioned if anyones meeting up before 16th please let me know.

I'm sure there be other opportunities for me to get to meet you all...

Best wishes,

Jon

[mark]

first night out ever, very cold, good times by all.

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[Ben Casey]

I Have to say to I had a great time and didnt notice the cold until I moved away from the fire :) I will send the pics over to you Mark.
I forgot to say a really big thanks to Mark for being really understanding as my walking was really bad and Mark helped me alaong and took a lot of time for me.

Once again Thank you Mark I owe you a beer or two :)

[Jon101]

Hi Mark & Ben,

Great to see some pics and more comments about the meet...

I'm trying to rearrange things now, so I can be there on the 27th... I'll keep you posted

Jon

[Tony1948]

Looks a great wood mark looking forwould to meeting up on the 27th for a brew and a chat

[Fletching]

Don't you lot forget about me! It's been two weeks since my op now and the stitches are healing up well. Haven't even thought about getting back on my bike yet (batt's been on trickle charge for the last three months!), but I'm still hoping to meet up with you guys on the 27th if that's still OK?

Steve

[Ben Casey]

Don't you lot forget about me! It's been two weeks since my op now and the stitches are healing up well. Haven't even thought about getting back on my bike yet (batt's been on trickle charge for the last three months!), but I'm still hoping to meet up with you guys on the 27th if that's still OK?

Steve

How could we forget you :) Im hoping to get there early so I can be down on site and I think Mark is going to bring you all in. I will have to confirm that though. It is a really good spot and it has a lot more around it. I didnt get to go around all over the other spots but I think Mark is buzzing to get around and show everything.
I have been thinking back about the trip and it was really good sitting at the camp fire then getting up in the morning (not sure what time it was. But it had that sort of early morning mist near the ground and over by the little lake there were a couple of ducks happily swimming away.
I nearly got the fire going from the embers of the old fire but Mark had to put a bit of tinder on and got it going. My lighters had got to cold to work until I had got them warmed up in my pocket, and I sort of drifted back to the days in the Army on Excercise. The old early morning freezing cold feeling and thinking I don't want to leave here.
Totally brilliant and I hope I have written that okay for everyone I'm not to good at writting :)

[Ben Casey]

I would put my pics up but can't work it out sorry :(

[Fletching]

I would put my pics up but can't work it out sorry :(

Set up an account with (e.g.) www.Flickr.com and then upload your photos to there. When you want to share a photo, copy the code it gives you when you ask to share your photos, then paste this into the post.

Steve

[mark]

Not long now gents, hope you are all well. Steve good to hear the back is on the mend. i have a favour to ask all of you. There will be a com fire on site but i would love to see your stoves, im trying to source one for myself, but to no joy. So if you dont mind bringing your stoves, so i and others can have a look, that would be great. Steve if you want to bring one or more of your rifles no probs.See you all soon gents

regrads

mark

[Ben Casey]

Not long now gents, hope you are all well. Steve good to hear the back is on the mend. i have a favour to ask all of you. There will be a com fire on site but i would love to see your stoves, im trying to source one for myself, but to no joy. So if you dont mind bringing your stoves, so i and others can have a look, that would be great. Steve if you want to bring one or more of your rifles no probs.See you all soon gents

regrads

mark

Hi Mark just went in the boot of my car and among the exploded seed pod I forgot all about I found your saw :) I will bring it with me on the day so don't let me forget when I see you.

Ben

[Tony1948]

Only 6 & arf days to go & the south east possey have there first meet, ope you guys ave got all you'r shiney bits sorted.Dyou see we've ad over 1,2oo views on inside the M25, might be a record,crake open a bottle of sumthing SHERAZ or ROUGE. Im rearly looking forward to it.Do you reckon we'll have a nuff time to cook a wabit i can bring one I've got in the frezzer?and a pritty boy [phenat] Ill thor them out saturday......OK....Lets hope the weather is not like it was on this saturday.Hears hopeing.Looking forward to meeting all you guys...............ATB.............TONY........... DONTGET EATEN BY THE BEARS.

[Fletching]

My stitches are healing up well so far and I haven't yet, but I'll try and get on my bike this week. Not sure if I can bring rifle AND kit on the bike, but I'll see how I get on.

Steve

[beechnut mick]

doesnt matter what the weather bud,bushcraft is a 4 season thing,are we bringing day tarps with us or is a parachute available on the day.Looking forward to it chaps.

[mark]

that sounds like a plan tony, ill be there early to get the fire going, sorry i havent got the parachute, been looking. see you sunday chaps.

[Tony1948]

I'v got a big blue tarp ill bring it

[Fletching]

PM me your mobile numbers guys please. I'm an expert at getting lost and don't have a satnav on my XJR 1300! :)

Steve

[shovel reccy]

hi all looking forward to the picks after you have been, not to far away from you lot, enjoy.

[Tony1948]

Hi Paul welcome to the forum

[beechnut mick]

that sounds like a plan tony, ill be there early to get the fire going, sorry i havent got the parachute, been looking. see you sunday chaps.

No probs Mark,il bring a tarp just in case,getting close now chaps and looking forward to it.

[beechnut mick]

Be good to see some of the knives you've made as well bud,bring some with you.

[beechnut mick]

hi all looking forward to the picks after you have been, not to far away from you lot, enjoy.

Ello bud,good to see you pop up on here,Shovel Reccy like it,you are partial to digging small holes in the woods so it's appropriate.lol

[shovel reccy]

lol did wonder when you would realise it was me.had a good look at the book. like it will get myself one.still on nights got another week to go yet catch up soon.

[Tony1948]

Mark PM me your mobile number just to make shore I'm in the right place. I mite be able to get there a bit befor noon, see you soon..........Dont get eaton by the bears

[Ben Casey]

My stitches are healing up well so far and I haven't yet, but I'll try and get on my bike this week. Not sure if I can bring rifle AND kit on the bike, but I'll see how I get on.

Steve
Hi Mate the emails on here seem to have stopped working when I try to reply to you it just seems to go round in a loop so I will try on this :)
Hi Mate I dont know if my last message got through but here is my postcode IP1 6NS check the distance on google and if it isnt to far then I could get you. I havent been on a bike for years I dont sort of trust my legs and back anymore :(

Anyway health first I think

Ben
Let me know if you got my PMs I'm of to reboot everything here :(

[Fletching]

You'd be doubling your journey (taking London into account) mate. Not worth it for a day's bramble as London's a bugger to get to my place. Guys, I'm gonna have to miss this one - at least untill my back's a bit better so I can ride long distance - if it's an overnighter or more, then I'll hire a car for it.

Steve

[Ben Casey]

You'd be doubling your journey (taking London into account) mate. Not worth it for a day's bramble as London's a bugger to get to my place. Guys, I'm gonna have to miss this one - at least untill my back's a bit better so I can ride long distance - if it's an overnighter or more, then I'll hire a car for it.

Steve

Hi Mate sad to hear that shame about the distance though but if London is anything like Paris I got out and walked LOL maybe another meet could be made for a bit later would be nice :)

[mark]

ok gents 24 hrs to go. i will meet you at bower park, ashley has sent me over the logo for the website so keet an eye out for that. in a window of my car.

see you soon gents
mark

[Ben Casey]

ok gents 24 hrs to go. i will meet you at bower park, ashley has sent me over the logo for the website so keet an eye out for that. in a window of my car.

see you soon gents
mark

Sounds good I should get there about half eleven/twelve depends on the roads :)

[beechnut mick]

11.30 it is then, half hour gives us a chance to group.

[Tony1948]

Ok guys we know now what car marks got cos of the logo, we can nick his wheels,LoL. Ill be there about 11-1130 I'v got a Black Mitsubishi Worrior L200 pick up if you see it dont jump out in front of me,I cant see that well.Just stand on the side of the road and shout the Lab will hear you.Dont worry about the rain I'm brining a big tarp, a wabit a pritty boy (oooooooh dont)and some banock mix.Howray we can have a picknick.Some one with a mobile hows going PM me with there Number in case I get lost,thanks,see you all tomorrow.....atb.........DONT GET EATON BY THE BEARS.

[beechnut mick]

Tony could you text me your number just in case i have probs finding you lot.
p.s bring some of your knives with you.

[Ben Casey]

Been packing all afternoon and nothing to show for it mind you I have got my tarp packed smaller now :)

[Tony1948]

Hope some ones bringin a camra? so we can put some pitchers on ear,of the ESSEX BOYS first meet, sorry 2nd Mark & BEN have allready had a night in the woods together LOL.

[beechnut mick]

Camera is packed Tony.

[Tony1948]

Hi all ,just got back from a great afternoon with some great guys.Thanks Mark for shairing you'r wood with us,I hope i speek for all ,Mike,Ben & his nephew & Ken a big THANK YOU mate, Hope to do it again soon,lets hope the bannock mix turns out a bit better next time THANKS again Mark..........atb.........DONT GET EATON BY THE BEARS...............TONY..........

[Ben Casey]

Hi all ,just got back from a great afternoon with some great guys.Thanks Mark for shairing you'r wood with us,I hope i speek for all ,Mike,Ben & his nephew & Ken a big THANK YOU mate, Hope to do it again soon,lets hope the bannock mix turns out a bit better next time THANKS again Mark..........atb.........DONT GET EATON BY THE BEARS...............TONY..........

Hi from Phil and me we had a great time even had music on the way back with Ken and Phil trying to sing Queen and Phil doing a mix of six or seven songs in one tune and Ken not realising it :) I really enjoyed myself and it was great to meet you guys and see Mark again we need soup for your bread I think :) Anyway I hope to do it again soon to.

Ben

[beechnut mick]

Many thanks for a great day out at a perfect location Mark,,,,,Ken,Ben Phill and Tony look forward to meeting all you chaps again for some more fireside chats and hopefully some better weather.Cheers again lads.

[Ken]

A great day. Anyone got a washbag?

[mark]

Good news everyone. The wife is threatening to let me stay out for the night at the farm, i had a cunning plan to host another day on the farm if anyone wonts to come, maybe those that couldnt make it last time can this time.

[beechnut mick]

I'm up for it bud,just let me know when

[Tony1948]

Hi mark got a date on that next meetup.

[Fletching]

Getting my transport back soon, so keep me updated with dates etc.

Steve :)

[shovel reccy]

i wouldnt mind if thats ok peeps.

[mark]

any one fancy staying out ?

[Alba Albion]

Mark, sounds good, where is your farm ?

[J_P]

Ill be up for it too if poss ;)

[mark]

ok gents i know that it a bit last min but i am staying at the farm from friday, this friday 25 th febuary, from 10 am through to latest 2 pm on saturday 26th. if you wish to stay PM me just so i can make arrangments. Sorry to say but it will be self catering unless you can find anything on site.:campfire:

[Fletching]

Dammit. I've got a spinal injection (epidural) Friday morning. :(

[J_P]

Nads! already out this one, next time bud, have a good un eh...

[Ben Casey]

Dammit. I've got a spinal injection (epidural) Friday morning. :(

Hope it goes well mate :)

[Fletching]

Hope it goes well mate :)

I've been told that I'm going to be 'wobbly' afterwards. :)

Cheers.

You guys enjoy your 'sleep-over'. Hope to catch up soon. Again.

Steve

[mark]

i will be on site for most of saturday if any one wants a cuppa.

[mark]

Mark, sounds good, where is your farm ?

just out side romford, in havering atte bower.

[mark]

i wouldnt mind if thats ok peeps.

you still fancy saturday morning

[shovel reccy]

i am verry sorry mark but somthing has come up which i cant get out of but i will next time sorry mate atb paul.

[Fletching]

Any of you guys up for a weekender Sat & Sun in Kent (just off M25 at Tunbridge Wells)?

Got Ben on board so far.

Steve

[beechnut mick]

Sounds good to me fletch,when are you looking to do it.

[Ben Casey]

Sounds good to me fletch,when are you looking to do it.

It is this weekend mate Saturday and Sunday he has another thread going for it will be good to see you:)

Thread: Anyone in SE up for a weekender this weekend (Sat & Sun overnighters)?

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?1030-Anyone-in-SE-up-for-a-weekender-this-weekend-(Sat-amp-Sun-overnighters)&p=10869#post10869

[Fletching]

Yeah, what he said! :)

[Ben Casey]

Yeah, what he said! :)

Oppssss I should have wrote Steve has another thread I think :)

[beechnut mick]

Bugger,will keep tabs on the other post for next time then.sorry I didn't catch that thread.

[Ben Casey]

Bugger,will keep tabs on the other post for next time then.sorry I didn't catch that thread.

Will you be coming mate?

[Fletching]

Bugger,will keep tabs on the other post for next time then.sorry I didn't catch that thread.

Only posted it today. Short notice, I know. Just fancied getting away this weekend as I'm interviewing for contracts at the moment so might not be able to plan something if I get one soon.

[beechnut mick]

Live for the moment Fletch.I've got to be somewhere at 11am on Saturday but could make it to you after that about 3pm ish.is that ok.

[Fletching]

Live for the moment Fletch.I've got to be somewhere at 11am on Saturday but could make it to you after that about 3pm ish.is that ok.

Sure. You want to stay Sat & Sun nights? Let me know so I can arrange with John at Forgewood (it's £12.50 per night, big woods but with loo and showers on site - not 'wild' camping, but good for a kit 'shake down').

Linky McPlinky (http://www.forgewoodcamping.co.uk/index.html)

Steve :)

[beechnut mick]

cheers bud,i will be there for the saturday night stay but will have to make tracks for Sunday afternoon as i have work on monday,sounds like abit of posh crafting with the showers.

[Fletching]

cheers bud,i will be there for the saturday night stay but will have to make tracks for Sunday afternoon as i have work on monday,sounds like abit of posh crafting with the showers.

I've asked John to put you on the list. :)

Steve

[beechnut mick]

cracking site btw,looking forward to it.

[beechnut mick]

Yeh I'm along for the ride Ben,will Ken be coming with you.

[beechnut mick]

Kits all packed and ready to go.

[Ken]

Looks likely, as long as I've got a babysitter for my puppy :)

[Fletching]

Looks likely, as long as I've got a babysitter for my puppy :)

Righto, I'll send another mail to John at Forgewood. :)

[beechnut mick]

So have you already got a plot on site,don't fancy wondering a 100acre site to find you all,might accidentally find an all female group of campers and have to seek refuge,which would be a shame

[Fletching]

So have you already got a plot on site,don't fancy wondering a 100acre site to find you all,might accidentally find an all female group of campers and have to seek refuge,which would be a shame

No plot yet. You'll find us with the women. :)

[beechnut mick]

Lol

[BCalver]

hi ya lads,

Can you let me know when you've next got a meet planned for inside the m25 please?
Would be interested in getting together with a few people....:)

[Terry]

Hi
I wondered if you are still doing any bushcraft at your site as i and a friend would be interested
thanks

[Martin]

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?1848-south-east-october-meet

Hope this helps

Martin

[Terry]

I will get back to you on that Martin,
Thanks for the info.

[Tony1948]

Hi terry Mark is having a meet up on the 1&2 Oct meet 2/30 for 3 at Bedfords Park,Havering-att-Bower,North Romford IN the main gate park in the layby on the right to meet up then mark will tacke you down there.I'm starting a new job on the 19th so dont now if I can make it.Atb.......DONT GET EATEN BY THE BEARS.....TONY.

[Tony1948]

I think the next meet is on the post south east october meet Terry