Inside m25 June meet aka farther and son organising meet.

[mark]

Saturday 29 to 30 th June. Romford usual arrangements. Let me know.

[Ehecatl]

It's on the calendar - just need me pink slip.

Should I bring this with me? 8363

[WayneB]

Hi matey, this trip in June, can anyone come, as I've never done bush crafting before?:camping:

[Tony1948]

Just seen the post of the next meet Mark,you can put me and my boy Dave down for a bit of that,be good to see all the guys again.WayneB you will be most wellcome to come along,the meet take's place North of Romford inside the M25 Mark has an open invite to any one that whants to attend, it is a great wood verry quiet on a big farm estate.Give Mark a PM and let him now be good to meet you:camping::campfire:

[f0rm4t]

SOLD!

Rifle?

[ian c]

I will say yes but will have to confirm later on.

[WayneB]

Thanks tony1948, I'll get directions from mark, looking forward to it:happy-clapping:

[Tony1948]

OK WayneB,I live on the way there near Lakeside if you like you can come round ear leve you'r Motor on my dive and jump in with me,I'v got a 4X4X4 door pickup it's up to you.If you are short of any gear we'v all got load's of spair kit ,let us now if you need any thing?

[f0rm4t]

It's on the calendar - just need me pink slip.

Should I bring this with me? 8363

My turn to drive, Matt. Is Mike up for it mate?

[Tony1948]

You ant going to get all them on the back of you'r bike PAUL:happy-clapping:

[f0rm4t]

You ant going to get all them on the back of you'r bike PAUL:happy-clapping:

I've lost a lot of weight Tony, We'll be fine mate! :happy-clapping:

...Come to think of it, I've lost the bike! Got nicked from the London office last month unfortunately! So I'll have to take the 4x4 anyway, sorry lads, funs over! :(

[WayneB]

Thanks Tony really appreciate it. Is everyone likely to take their kids, as mine is a bit touch & go, depends on if he get a better offer?

[f0rm4t]

Thanks Tony really appreciate it. Is everyone likely to take their kids, as mine is a bit touch & go, depends on if he get a better offer?

Mine came to the last one at Matt's permission. So this one is for me! ;)
...got to have your 'me' time mate ;)

Mark is organising a family meet which I guess we'll be throwing ideas around for at this one. PM him just in case though mate.

[WayneB]

Ok, cheers bud!

[Ehecatl]

My turn to drive, Matt. Is Mike up for it mate?

I've secured my pink ticket - Mike is currently applying for his

[Ehecatl]

Mark - is the one you'd like me to be head chef at? More than happy to do so, or equally happy with demotion to commi chef.

Cheers,

M@

[f0rm4t]

Mark - is the one you'd like me to be head chef at? More than happy to do so, or equally happy with demotion to commi chef.

Cheers,

M@

*YES*! My two favourite bush chefs having a go at the same meet!

Matt - You're on Dinner! The last meet was the best lamb I've tasted.
Mark - No one can make a breakfast on mass like you mate! No one!

This is gonna be the best meet ever!

Publish the shopping list as usual lads lads and I'll be all over it!



...PS I'll make the bannock! :jumping-joy:

[Ehecatl]

...PS I'll make the bannock! :jumping-joy:

Only if we can watch Ian "wash up" the bannock pot :happy-clapping:

[Tony1948]

Karm down guy's there is still over a mouth to go:jumping-joy:

[WayneB]

Hi guys, is there anything u want me to bring, food, beer, something stronger or even a leggy blonde?:o

[Tony1948]

Ya Wayne if you want bring all the above,I'll look after the leggy blonde for you wile you'r cooking you'r tea:evilgrin:

[WayneB]

Sounds like a plan!!!:happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

Wayne - get several (leggy blondes). They'll be useful for warming the hammocks up.

[WayneB]

I only know the one, mind you he's a big lad!!!! :jumping-joy:

[mark]

Sorry for off grid took the family to south east coast for the weekend. Will ansewer any and all questions asap

[Tony1948]

That's allright you swan off we'll sort it all out,the main man off grid for the hole weekend wot are thing's comeing to, the post nearly fell apart:happy-clapping:

[Realearner]

Bloody hell, flying off on Hols for a week starting the 29th.
One day I will make a meet :zombie-fighting:

[f0rm4t]

Matt, have you reached out to Terry for this meet mate?

[WayneB]

Hi tony, thanks for the lift on the 29th, where abouts do u live?:confused2:

[WayneB]

Stayed out over nite for the first time last nite, solo. Well chuffed!!!!:happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

Matt, have you reached out to Terry for this meet mate?

I've mentioned it although he may have trouble with the pink ticket. If he can't make it I'm sure I'll get another post dinner phone call :happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

Stayed out over nite for the first time last nite, solo. Well chuffed!!!!:happy-clapping:

Well done you!

[f0rm4t]

Stayed out over nite for the first time last nite, solo. Well chuffed!!!!:happy-clapping:

Nice one Wayne!
Did you take any pics?

What kit did you take? How and what did you cook mate? Were you warm enough, it's not been too warm these past few nights!

[WayneB]

Thanks bud, just had a old tent tarp, silk hammock & slept in a warm 3 -4 season bag, cheated abit with dinner, had chilli con carne out of a tin, warmed up over a wood burning stove I made from an old washing up holder, I'll take a pic of it tomorrow & show it off!! The stove I mean!!:mad2:

[Ehecatl]

I can confirm that we three (M@, Mike & Terry) all have pink tickets now :happy-clapping:

So, what do we fancy eating for dinner on the Saturday evening then?

We could have leg of lamb (again [- needs to be prepared the day before though]). Or, I could pop into Costco en route and get some ribs, burgers, pork belly, Chorizo and no salad. Canopes? Spaghetti Putanesca? Risotto? Curry? Chilli? Meatballs? (but nothing too spicy).

Is there anything that folks can't eat or would rather not eat?

Suggestions welcome.

Ta,

M@

[WayneB]

All of the above, please!:sad::jumping-joy::jumping-joy::please:

[Bang2Rights]

Ello!! Its Chris, Marks camping bitch, see you there!... looking forward to it.

[f0rm4t]

I can confirm that we three (M@, Mike & Terry) all have pink tickets now :happy-clapping:

So, what do we fancy eating for dinner on the Saturday evening then?

We could have leg of lamb (again [- needs to be prepared the day before though]). Or, I could pop into Costco en route and get some ribs, burgers, pork belly, Chorizo and no salad. Canopes? Spaghetti Putanesca? Risotto? Curry? Chilli? Meatballs? (but nothing too spicy).

Is there anything that folks can't eat or would rather not eat?

Suggestions welcome.

Ta,

M@

Good news on Terry & Mike! Look forward to seeing everyone as usual.
If I pick you all up from yours? We should be able to get four packs in the back of my RAV4.

I'll be happy with whatever you go for on food mate, just let me know what you need me to pick up.
I'll get some cheese & bicci's and port & brandy :)

Looking forward to it!

[f0rm4t]

Ello!! Its Chris, Marks camping bitch, see you there!... looking forward to it.

Hi mate. Welcome to the forum ....FINALLY!
See you there :)

PS ...As a fellow biker, you'll be gutted to hear some **** stole my fireblade :(
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[Bang2Rights]

Thanks for the welcome. Sorry left it so long.

Sorry to hear about the Blade, C*NTS!!!... if you like I can post it on the nicked bikes section of Londonbikers?

[f0rm4t]

Thanks for the welcome. Sorry left it so long.

Sorry to hear about the Blade, C*NTS!!!... if you like I can post it on the nicked bikes section of Londonbikers?

Insurance payout agreed already as it was a few weeks ago now mate.
It'll be in Europe and sold by now mate :)

[mark]

All of the above, please!:sad::jumping-joy::jumping-joy::please:

me too

[Tony1948]

Mark,Dave and I will be brining our own snap as wear hindo and only eat cosha.I will be brining some cheese&cracker+Port for every one how wont an after dinner nibleand a drop of old Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon :evilgrin:

[Ehecatl]

All of the above, please!:sad::jumping-joy::jumping-joy::please:


me too

Mark - when we've a firm idea of numbers could you let me know please and then I can work out how much salad I don't need to get? :happy-clapping:

Cheers,

M@

[Ehecatl]

P.S. I'll see if i can source some Harlech cheese too. It's like a slightly creamy cheddar with horseradish and parsley. Oh and Cleur de Lion too - I think that's now a staple food stuff for us.

[f0rm4t]

Oh and Cleur de Lion too - I think that's now a staple food stuff for us.

This will be one happy bushcrafter!

[mark]

This will be one happy bushcrafter!

This is one happy fat bushcrafter.

[Ehecatl]

This is one happy fat bushcrafter.


This will be one happy bushcrafter!

These two seem to thrive on Cleur de Lion and Taylor's port. Did they post their top twelve bushcraft items? If these things were omitted from their lists then I'm afraid they won't be allowed to have any! :happy-clapping:

[mark]

So far for dinner and breakfast it's 7 better make it 8 ill get breakfast. no rifles save them for august.

[f0rm4t]

I'm going to propose a Bushcraft Challenge on this meet.
Bushcraft tasks in a hat, enough for one each of us, we then pick one out, for completion & use during the meet.

Ideas:

Friction fire
(the communal fire must bit started using friction fire only)

Spoon or other utensil
(One that Matt or Mark can use to prepare the meals.)

Trap
(Set a trap using raw materials. No pre-prepared traps. Can be a snare or something a little more exotic. If you get this one and don't have the skill, Ian is allowed to give a lesson)

Bow & Arrow
(Successfully make and fire a bow & arrow from raw material.)

Alternative Fire method
Make a fire using a Dakota Fire Pit, Upside down fire, Swedish fire torch (others?)

Any other ideas for tasks?


...or we could just get the chute up, and get trollied! :jumping-joy:

[ian c]

All of the above!

[Ehecatl]

...or we could just get the chute up, and get trollied! :jumping-joy:

Do we actually have any sons attending or is it all just fathers? :happy-clapping:

[mark]

at the mo just farthers un less you have one that can buy a round

[Ehecatl]

All mine can buys rounds (:innocent: [looks skyward] thank you thank you) but I suspect they shall both have working commitments.

Sooo, in that case, could be a boozy Tiramisu for pud. Still pondering the main course though....

M@

[mark]

I'm happy with the BBQ suggestion

[f0rm4t]

...and I'm just generally Happy!

[Ehecatl]

Me thinks a pitstop at Costco Lakeside on the way over is in order - they do great ribs and other BBQ stuff. Meatfest here we come!

[f0rm4t]

Sounds like a plan.
I can feel the meat sweats coming on already! :happy-clapping:

Am I picking you all up from yours or getting Mike & Terry from there's?

[mark]

Me thinks a pitstop at Costco Lakeside on the way over is in order - they do great ribs and other BBQ stuff. Meatfest here we come!

Just let us know what we owe you.

[Ehecatl]

Sounds like a plan.
I can feel the meat sweats coming on already! :happy-clapping:

Am I picking you all up from yours or getting Mike & Terry from there's?

I'll chase them up and and see who's doing what but I suspect we'll meet at mine as Terry lives opposite......

[Ehecatl]

Just let us know what we owe you.

Wilco!

[Tony1948]

I'll be doing this one with minable kit,so the shop will not be comeing,but if any one needs anything let me now and if I'v got it I will bring it along.

[ian c]

I have just made another 50 rabbit wires (snares) so will have plenty if anyone wants to put some out, Mark do you still want a door sewn onto your parachute canopy? I will bring the kit with me.

[mark]

Yes please sir. Do you still want the sleeve for your dd hammock.

[ian c]

I have already got a sleeve for my hammock cheers, I made another 50 wires today so will bring a few with me.

[Tony1948]

I'll be doing this one with minable kit,so the shop will not be comeing,but if any one needs anything let me now and if I'v got it I will bring it along.Dont get

eaten by the bears.

[Tony1948]

eaten by the bears.Or .........Dont get eaten by the bears.

[NickB]

I know it's a bit short notice but can I come this weekend?
I tried to send you a pm but your in-box is too full Mark

[Tony1948]

Nick you will be most welcome Bud it's an open invite to any one that want to attend..Let us now if you now where it is if not I'll PM you.......TONY.

[Ehecatl]

Nick you will be most welcome Bud it's an open invite to any one that want to attend..Let us now if you now where it is if not I'll PM you.......TONY.

Nick - you could jump in with us (three). We'll be leaving from the Gravesend area and popping into Costco at Lake side for some supplies enroute.

[f0rm4t]

Nick - you could jump in with us (three). We'll be leaving from the Gravesend area and popping into Costco at Lake side for some supplies enroute.

Is mike or terry not coming then Matt?

[Ehecatl]

Is mike or terry not coming then Matt?

:ashamed: Ok then 4 - the one that comes between three and five! And no, before you ask I had counted you. It was me I didn't count! :confused2:

[f0rm4t]

:ashamed: Ok then 4 - the one that comes between three and five! And no, before you ask I had counted you. It was me I didn't count! :confused2:

You've been at the bloody port too early!

I'm on the piss Friday PM. So will try my best to reign it in so not to taint Saturday with a hangover.

[NickB]

Nick - you could jump in with us (three). We'll be leaving from the Gravesend area and popping into Costco at Lake side for some supplies enroute.

That would be great! Just give me a time and place and I'll be there. Best give me a contact number too, just in case something else gets in the way.

[NickB]

Oh! will there be room still? I can still drive meself

[Ehecatl]

You've been at the bloody port too early!

I haven't and I think that's the trouble!


I'm on the piss Friday PM. So will try my best to reign it in so not to taint Saturday with a hangover.

Oh I dunno. I think the rest of us would have fun if you were a bit :zombie-fighting:

:happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

That would be great! Just give me a time and place and I'll be there. Best give me a contact number too, just in case something else gets in the way.

Nick I shall PM you the details. Arrangements tend to be a bit lastminute.com but they work out well. With 5 (yes that's five) of us (Paul ;)) I think two wagons will be in order (especially with all of the Alka-Seltzer some one might be bringing!)

Cheers,

M@

[DaveyG]

Is it lads only? Me and the misses fancy a trip out? Where do you go please?

[f0rm4t]

Oh! will there be room still? I can still drive meself

I've got a Rav4 Nick. If there's room then cool. If not, we'll split into 2 cars. The important thing to remember is ...well all get there whatever we do :)

Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Does anyone know if other Paul is coming?

[NickB]

Excellent:jumping-joy:. Can't wait!!

[Tony1948]

Is it lads only? Me and the misses fancy a trip out? Where do you go please?

Davey if you and the misses fancy an over night with us lot,the two of you will be made wellcome,we allways said the more the merryer.Dig out you'r kit:happy-clapping:

[mark]

Is it lads only? Me and the misses fancy a trip out? Where do you go please?

The wife is more then welcome. She will be the only lady.

[DaveyG]

Wicked. Where do you go? Is there a toilet? Hopefully we can clear the weekend.

[Tony1948]

There is a toilet behind evrey tree in the wood:happy-clapping:

[mark]

Wicked. Where do you go? Is there a toilet? Hopefully we can clear the weekend.

Go to the group page headed up is the information. Where to meet and postcodes for sat navy's. are you traveling far ?

[DaveyG]

Hornchurch

[Tony1948]

Hell DaveyG its just outside you'r door we're allmost in you'r back garden:happy-clapping:We meet at bedfords park Havering-ater-Bower between 11.30 and 12.00then all drive down to Home farm.:camping:

[Ehecatl]

Right folks. I need to get an idea on catering numbers please. So far I think we have (but please confirm):

Me (can't forget me again!)
Mark
Ian
Paul
Terry
Mike

For the newer members who have just confirmed places - more than happy to cater for you if you wish or you can bring your own. This is evening meal and pud for the Sat evening.

Is there anything to be avoided, i.e. other than coriander and celery ?

Cheers,

M@

P.S. I've got a bottle of Taylor's put aside for the evening. Should go well with our "Posh crafting" cheese course! :happy-clapping:

[Tony1948]

Do'es any one thats comeing to Marks overnight want me to bring my spoon carving tools or have yoall got the gear I will also bring a bit of soft wood so as you can have a go at it91259126

[Ehecatl]

Do'es any one thats comeing to Marks overnight want me to bring my spoon carving tools or have yoall got the gear I will also bring a bit of soft wood so as you can have a go at it91259126

Please Tony. I'd like a bit of soft wood so I can attempt my first item of cutlery. Please expect me to repeatedly say "Can you tell what it is yet?" Should give the lads a laugh though.

I'll bring some "skin" from me brother in law's sofa too. We could have a tankard making comp! :shocked:

[Tony1948]

Right folks. I need to get an idea on catering numbers please. So far I think we have (but please confirm):

Me (can't forget me again!)
Mark
Ian
Paul
Terry
Mike

For the newer members who have just confirmed places - more than happy to cater for you if you wish or you can bring your own. This is evening meal and pud for the Sat evening.

Is there anything to be avoided, i.e. other than coriander and celery ?

Cheers,

M@

P.S. I've got a bottle of Taylor's put aside for the evening. Should go well with our "Posh crafting" cheese course! :happy-clapping:Dont bother about dave and me we sortted

[NickB]

I'll bring enough for meself and more so there's room for some sharing.
After all, I've got some new cookware to try out.

[mark]

Right folks. I need to get an idea on catering numbers please. So far I think we have (but please confirm):

Me (can't forget me again!)
Mark
Ian
Paul
Terry
Mike

For the newer members who have just confirmed places - more than happy to cater for you if you wish or you can bring your own. This is evening meal and pud for the Sat evening.

Is there anything to be avoided, i.e. other than coriander and celery ?

Cheers,

M@

P.S. I've got a bottle of Taylor's put aside for the evening. Should go well with our "Posh crafting" cheese course! :happy-clapping:

Mark plus 2

[Ehecatl]

Me
Mark
Mark +1
Mark +2
Ian
Paul
Terry
Mike

Running total = 8

[Ehecatl]

Is it lads only? Me and the misses fancy a trip out? Where do you go please?

Dave - will you and the Mrs be dining with us on Saturday evening or bringing your own stuff?

[Ehecatl]

And then there were seven... :shocked:

Me
Mark
Mark +1
Mark +2
Ian
Paul

Mike

Running total = 7

[Tony1948]

And then there were seven... :shocked:

Me
Mark
Mark +1
Mark +2
Ian
Paul

Mike

Running total = 7I dont now weather wayne and his boy are brining there own snap or not?

[Ehecatl]

Crikey and yikes!

Two more bed times! :camping:

[DaveyG]

I really want to get out but the weekend is crazy busy for us. Best not included us in food there is a good chance we won't make it, but fingers crossed we can.

[wildish64]

wish i could make it but alas it cant be done
have a great time guys..plenty of pics and stories please
T^

[f0rm4t]

wish i could make it but alas it cant be done
have a great time guys..plenty of pics and stories please
T^

You'll be missed mate!
See you next time.

T^

[f0rm4t]

Pack, packed.
Sharps, honed and shave ready.
Weather, looking good.

Just hope I can reign it in sufficiently this afternoon/evening to not spoil my head for tomorrow. Last time I went out with these lot I was sleeping in London Bridge station, waiting for the first a.m train home, after someone suggested a night cap at a posh titty bar :ashamed:

[wildish64]

You'll be missed mate!
See you next time.

fingers crossed i can get to another..it was a laugh

[ian c]

I had better go and pack my kit ready for tomorrow and will make sure that I have got lots of wires (snares) packed.

[Tony1948]

Where this weather come from:shocked:

[Ehecatl]

.....I will be brining some cheese&cracker.....

Tony - are you still supplying and transporting "Le Fromage" ? If not, please let me know and I'll pick some up.

Ta,

M@

[Tony1948]

I am going down the shop in a bit to pick some up,but if you want to bring you'r favourite's go for it bud.See you the morrow noon:camping::happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

Thanks Tony.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again - tomorrow! :happy-clapping:

[NickB]

I've gathered me gear together, sharpened me axe, bought some booze, all I got to do now is get up early.
I think a couple more pints will help me sleep.
See you all, Tomorrow.
WaHay!!

[Tony1948]

Is every one ready for the gathering the morrow never mind that the weather is Poo at the moment once we get the shoot up and the fire lite alla be fine and a good time WILL be had by all.............See ya.

[Tony1948]

I've gathered me gear together, sharpened me axe, bought some booze, all I got to do now is get up early.
I think a couple more pints will help me sleep.
See you all, Tomorrow.
WaHay!!

Nick are you coming with the other Men of Kent?

[NickB]

I believe I'm meeting up with Ehecati? M@? Tomorrow. He gave me details of where to go. Something wrong?

[ian c]

Tony I am ready but my kit is not it is just in the back of the car and I will pack my bergan when I get there, oh and I will have to do a little bit of shopping in the morning on my way there.

[Tony1948]

I believe I'm meeting up with Ehecati? M@? Tomorrow. He gave me details of where to go. Something wrong? No bud all OK.

[NickB]

Cool. See yo tomorrow then. :cool:

[mark]

Car is packed. Breakfast purchased. Booze sorted. See you all tomorrow.

[WayneB]

Is everyone ready for today?? :camping::jumping-joy:

[Ehecatl]

One more cup of tea and then I'll be very ready. :p

[Ehecatl]

Thanks to Mark for a superb meet. I don't know who was in charge of the weather but stunning job!

I regret that I left my camera behind and then found it in my pocket when I got home :ashamed:

I managed to snap Dave on my phone practising energy conservation.

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And here's my breakfast wrap pre-bacon-sausage-black-pudding-hash-brown

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:p

Great seeing the gang again and meeting the new folks. I'd still love to know who was swinging my hammock in early hours :confused2:

Cheers,

M@

[WayneB]

Thanks to everyone inside m25 meet, me & my son ed, had a really great time, thanks to Ian for being patient with me regarding the fire stick, but got there in the end. Great food, great teaching, great company, can't wait till the next one. Thanks to mark for the tour & information, again thanks everyone :jumping-joy:

[f0rm4t]

Nice one chaps! Another triumph.

A few pics for you. marks Chorizo surprise for Dave was priceless.
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[Ehecatl]

.... marks Chorizo surprise for Dave was priceless.


:happy-clapping: Yes it was!

[Tony1948]

Thanks to Mark another great overnight was had by all,Good comny and good food & drink91929193919491959196Mark&Dave doing some brekkey.

[Tony1948]

Then packup leve no trace91979198See you all again in August guys, PS infront of the line up is wear the fire was.

[Ehecatl]

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Awww.... Bless.....

[Ehecatl]

Just remembered a new "recipe" from the meet.

Take a box of Sainsbury's chocolate brownies. Pop one into a mug of brandy (Paul [F0rm4T] will have to give specific timings). Extract and eat.

Simples!

[Tony1948]

I'LL try that one next time.mite get a chance at the Port as well:happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

I'LL try that one next time.mite get a chance at the Port as well:happy-clapping:

Yeah - I missed out on the port too :mad: I'll be quicker next time!

[El]

Looks like you guys had a great time!T^