Inside m25 October meet.

[mark]

Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October. 12 places only including me. No cars on site. Normal meet place. If you want it you carry it. Menu to follow.

[Tony1948]

OOOOOOOOOO,Might miss that one bud in the throws of moveing at the moment up to Jaywick,I thought the Kent Jollyboys were haveing one around next month,anyway see you all latter Atb...........Tony.............Dont get eaten by the bears.:happy-clapping:

[ian c]

Sounds good to me.

[simonkent]

Hi mate, would love to attend but is it possible to just do Saturday night please, completely understand if you want to fill the places with guys that can do all weekend

[mark]

Hi mate, would love to attend but is it possible to just do Saturday night please, completely understand if you want to fill the places with guys that can do all weekend

No probs mate.

[Ehecatl]

Application for pink ticket submitted.

[bopdude]

I'm in, bacon needed ? lol

[Ehecatl]

Friday night only if that's ok please Mark. I'll ping Terry, Mike and Paul this weekend and see if they're up for it.

Cheers,

M@

[f0rm4t]

I'm in! :campfire:

[Ehecatl]

I'm in! :campfire:

Note to self - double the Ceur de Lion supplies - this man has some catching up to do.

[f0rm4t]

Note to self - double the Ceur de Lion supplies - this man has some catching up to do.

Your cheese is going to get it! :ashamed:

[f0rm4t]

Darren is up for this too :D

[Ehecatl]

Your cheese is going to get it! :ashamed:

Not a problem. Unless that's some sort of euphamism :confused2:

[Dazza190]

Count me in please Mark, cheers T^

[Ehecatl]

Some class bushcrafters on the list now :)

[Tony1948]

Dave and Me are up for it aswell Mark.

[bopdude]

It will be good to see you lot again, what with one thing or another I haven't gotten out much this year :(

[plus1]

Hi Mark
pink ticket approved but can only do the Friday night, if this is a problem and stops someone attending the whole weekend please let me know, if it isn't a problem then do you need me to bring anything
Thanks
Mike

[mark]

No probs with the one nighters.

[Tony1948]

Wot time we meeting up on the Friday Mark,looks like it's going to be a good one bud.who's going to carry my kit up the field:happy-clapping:

[ian c]

Mark I have been invited to a op Telic 4 reunion on the 24th so I will only be able to make the 25th Sorry.

[Tony1948]

Be good to see you again bud,just for the one night........who's going to carry my kit up the field ........:jumping-joy:Looks like Ill have to do it myself

[ian c]

Tony get yourself a electric golfing trolly don't know how long the battery will last but if they can go round a 18 hole course it should get you to the site and back no problem or a fishing barrow.

[Tony1948]

Thanks ian I'm only messing about bud......I'm brining my own sherpper :happy-clapping:

[ian c]

Tony that sounds like a good idea, I would bring my Mrs but I would have to carry her and her kit which would involve everything including the kitchen sink.

[mark]

Thank god that week is over. Sorry for the lack of communication. First the bad news. I won't be around until Saturday morning, but I will go up the weekend before to drop off the chute and water butt and my 8lt Dutch oven. Some one will have to organise dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday. Mat can I recommend you for food shopping and chef, unless any one else wishes to pick up the mental of chef. I will bring up dinner Saturday and breakfast for Sunday. I have asked for permission to take the trucks upto but not past the gate to make Tonys life a little less stressful. Now to the painful part the cost of food. I had I'm my mind a budget of £5 per person per night. Sorry to the chaps staying all weekend. Also in the costs is a little thank you to the land owner.
See you all there

Regards
Mark

[bopdude]

Thanks for the update Mark, happy to chip in with costs and food as for Chef, I'll pass on that ...................... for your own well being lol.

[f0rm4t]

No worries Mark! Good on ya.

[Ehecatl]

......... Some one will have to organise dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday. Mat can I recommend you for food shopping and chef, unless any one else wishes to pick up the mental of chef. ......

So, I'd like to get an idea of numbers please folks (and also how I can be in Romford and at work at the same time! :confused2:). We would not want a sausage shortage on Saturday morning and being bereft of bacon would quite simply be intolerable.

So, for Friday tea and Saturday breakfast I believe we will have:-

1. Ehecatl
2. Plus 1
3. F0rm4t
4. Dazza190
5. Bopdude

Tony, I assume that you and Dave will self-cater?

Any dietary restrictions I need to know about? Any specific requests - sorry Paul but Lamb is not in season and I wouldn't do it if Mark wasn't there. :tongue:

I'll probably do a chilli but none of that mince rubbish - only manly chunks of beef!

Cheers,

M@

[Tony1948]

So, I'd like to get an idea of numbers please folks (and also how I can be in Romford and at work at the same time! :confused2:). We would not want a sausage shortage on Saturday morning and being bereft of bacon would quite simply be intolerable.

So, for Friday tea and Saturday breakfast I believe we will have:-

1. Ehecatl
2. Plus 1
3. F0rm4t
4. Dazza190
5. Bopdude

Tony, I assume that you and Dave will self-cater?

Any dietary restrictions I need to know about? Any specific requests - sorry Paul but Lamb is not in season and I wouldn't do it if Mark wasn't there. :tongue:

I'll probably do a chilli but none of that mince rubbish - only manly chunks of beef!

Cheers,

M@Ya Dave and me will be doing our own evening snapp,but I will be brining gear for brecky.See you all soon.

[Ehecatl]

Ya Dave and me will be doing our own evening snapp,but I will be brining gear for brecky.See you all soon.

Thanks Tony. I've spoken to Plus1 so he and me are sorted. Looks like everyone else will be going hungry (if they don't reply soon!):evilgrin:

[Tony1948]

Wot time you guys getting there on Fri and dos any one now the Number to get in the farm gate,me and Dave will be at the car park around three see you all soon.

[Ehecatl]

I have actually managed to get the Friday off! - Yay! :happy-clapping: So, I was going to try and arrive between noon and thirteen o'clock. I'll get the gate code from Mark and PM it to anyone who has responded to my food post. :) Or if you PM me your mobile I can text it to you.

I'll be trying my new "big" DD tarp so I imagine it will take me a while to wrestle that between two trees. Oh and might just have to scoff a full English before I leave the Midlands :ashamed:

[Ehecatl]

P.S. Don't let me forget the chocolate brownies!

[Dazza190]

So, I'd like to get an idea of numbers please folks (and also how I can be in Romford and at work at the same time! :confused2:). We would not want a sausage shortage on Saturday morning and being bereft of bacon would quite simply be intolerable.

So, for Friday tea and Saturday breakfast I believe we will have:-

1. Ehecatl
2. Plus 1
3. F0rm4t
4. Dazza190
5. Bopdude

Tony, I assume that you and Dave will self-cater?

Any dietary restrictions I need to know about? Any specific requests - sorry Paul but Lamb is not in season and I wouldn't do it if Mark wasn't there. :tongue:

I'll probably do a chilli but none of that mince rubbish - only manly chunks of beef!

Cheers,

M@

Hi M@ - yes I will be there on Friday, thanks for organising food,etc - I'll be your washing up pal for the weekend! Nothing's off the menu for me.

See you at the weekend guys ��

[Ehecatl]

Who will be up for a baked Camembert starter? :p

[Dazza190]

Who will be up for a baked Camembert starter? :p

Be rude not to...:D

[bopdude]

It would be rude not to indeed :D

[Tony1948]

Thanks for the info M@ hope to see you all the weekend,should be down there about 3-4 with Dave......be good seya.

[bopdude]

Anybody traveling from up North ish want a lift or give a lift to share fuel ? I'll be setting off from Teesside some time mid morning, travel route will be either A1 or M1 depending on pick up.

[Ehecatl]

Final roll call for Friday evening tea and Saturday breakfast:-

1. Ehecatl
2. Plus 1
3. F0rm4t
4. Dazza190
5. Bopdude
6. SimonKent

Half a dozen pots noodles and a big pack of weetabix should do the trick. Oh - mustn't forget the milk..... :happy-clapping:

[bopdude]

What about second breakfast, elevenses and lunch, afternoon tea and supper's :D

So, extra bacon, sausages eggs etc, is there gonna be a list so we're not short of something, spot the n00bie lol

[Ehecatl]

What about second breakfast, elevenses and lunch, afternoon tea and supper's :D

So, extra bacon, sausages eggs etc

Noobie? Who are you trying to kid? You sound like a seasoned Breakfast Club member to me!

:camping:

[bopdude]

LOL I have been inducted into the bacon club ........... twice :campfire: :jumping-joy:

[mark]

LOL I have been inducted into the bacon club ........... twice :campfire: :jumping-joy:

No you haven't. Paul don't forgetting the ky and your mask !!

[bopdude]

I'm suddenly feeling I'll lol

[Ehecatl]

No you haven't. Paul don't forgetting the ky and your mask !!

Which theme is it this time Mark? Deliverance or Pulp Fiction?

[mark]

Roll call Saturday/ Sunday :-

Mark
Mark eff
Paul + 2
Bop dude
Ian
Tony
Dave
Dazza
Simon
Bag to rights.

[mark]

Which theme is it this time Mark? Deliverance or Pulp Fiction?

Boy you got a pretty mouth !

[mark]

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Kit picked and packed see you Saturday morning

[mark]

Hold the press there may be one huge cock up. Iv just found out the shoot has started. The whole weekend mite be off.

[mark]

Sorry weekend cancelled. Shoot is on.

[Ehecatl]

http://www.ashcroftsurgery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/crying-baby.jpg

[mark]

All back on but new site. Sorry boys but we are coming Kent for the weekend. Paul will be posting details for the site shortly. All is back on.

[mark]

http://www.ashcroftsurgery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/crying-baby.jpg

I did try to call you.

[Ehecatl]

I did try to call you.

Thank you. I am currently on the phone to Mrs Plus 1 (waiting for him to finish in the Khazi)

[f0rm4t]

Okay fellas.

As Mark has said, Home Farm is a no no. They got a driven shoot on and didn't tell Mark.
I've called Terry and he's said we can use his woodland in Yalding. Give that man ciiiiiigar!

This is the street view:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.2191569,0.4392609,3a,75y,344.5h,60.26t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sflKgIUock9s0Rw_KZp1XdQ!2e0

This is the map:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Yalding,+Maidstone,+Kent+ME18/@51.2191569,0.4392609,18z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47df365189ed5df5:0xac0d4e951acfa 708

Address:
Look out for the high vis vest (or whatever we can find) on the gate.
Mill Lane
Yalding
MAIDSTONE
ME18 6AR

I'm meeting Terry to get the keys tomorrow morning, but I'm not going to be on site before Friday 3pm. I'll find out from Matt what his plans were and if he can get there any earlier.

We're back baby!

Any questions, just ask :)

[simonkent]

top job guys, m@ im just doing saturday/sunday as flat out at work

[f0rm4t]

M@ answer ya bloody phone!

[bopdude]

Roll call Saturday/ Sunday :-

Mark
Mark eff
Paul + 2
Bop dude
Ian
Tony
Dave
Dazza
Simon
Bag to rights.

+ Friday afternoon / night :D

[f0rm4t]

Paul +0 now. my boys aren't coming.

[Tony1948]

Dave - me be doing the hole weekend fri- Sat-Sun.One thing,are us Essex boys alound over to Kent at so sort notice? Don't wont to step on any ones toes.We now what them men of Kent are like,almost like the sweaty socks,wanting to fight anyone who dos ant drive a combin or trator :jumping-joy:

[bopdude]

Sorry to hear that Paul, Tony, I think you'll be safe lol

[Dazza190]

Good man Terry, thanks for allowing us to do this T^

[plus1]

Paul
Do you want me to pick up the keys and open up on Friday as I can get down there earlier (around high noon)

[Dazza190]

Dave - me be doing the hole weekend fri- Sat-Sun.One thing,are us Essex boys alound over to Kent at so sort notice? Don't wont to step on any ones toes.We now what them men of Kent are like,almost like the sweaty socks,wanting to fight anyone who dos ant drive a combin or trator :jumping-joy:

Tony, you'll be fine as long as you have your passport with £2 at the tunnel....:rolleye:

[Ehecatl]

Just make sure you all bring a tree each (to burn).

[f0rm4t]

Dave - me be doing the hole weekend fri- Sat-Sun.One thing,are us Essex boys alound over to Kent at so sort notice? Don't wont to step on any ones toes.We now what them men of Kent are like,almost like the sweaty socks,wanting to fight anyone who dos ant drive a combin or trator :jumping-joy:

Well you know what matts like! But he's a northern monkey now, so you should be alright bud!

[Ehecatl]

Boy you got a pretty mouth !

I'm so glad we opted for the Deliverance theme. The Yalding site has the River Beult running through it so it will make it all the more realistic.

[Tony1948]

Ya squeal piggy squeal.:happy-clapping:

[ian c]

Should I bring my chainsaw with me?
Tony are you bringing any goodies with you?
I wont be there till Sat so if anything is needed let me know Mark and Matt have my mobile number, I will bring a few rabbit snares with me as well as some BACON.

[f0rm4t]

Paul
Do you want me to pick up the keys and open up on Friday as I can get down there earlier (around high noon)

Matt has a key and will be there earlier than me. Matt please let the lads know what time you'll be on site. Darren and myself will be there Friday circa 3pm.

I'm getting the keys from terry tomorrow so I can lock up on sunday :)

[f0rm4t]

Should I bring my chainsaw with me?
Tony are you bringing any goodies with you?
I wont be there till Sat so if anything is needed let me know Mark and Matt have my mobile number, I will bring a few rabbit snares with me as well as some BACON.

Yeah bring the saw Ian, Terry said there's a big fallen ash on the main field to log. Not sure if there'll be any rabbits yet post the flood, but we can hope mate. I'll bring wires too, and the .22
...and BACON!

[mark]

What does terry drink.

[Ehecatl]

Probably best to get him a box of tea bags as he's not a big drinker. Actually he is rather partial to the Badger Golden Glory beers (that's my fault). :happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

Matt has a key and will be there earlier than me. Matt please let the lads know what time you'll be on site. Darren and myself will be there Friday circa 3pm.

I'm getting the keys from terry tomorrow so I can lock up on sunday :)

I am aiming for between 12 and 13 o'clock but I've got the M1, M25 (each with road works) and Dartford Crossing to contend with so no guarantees as to exactly when I'll be there.

I shall phone Terry and remind him to make the scaffold joiner available with the keys.

Please note that my key is to the field rather than the "car park". I'd guess that Terry's preference would be that the majority of vehicles use the car park entrance in case the field is a bit boggy or gets boggy.

Anyway, I bagsy the two oak trees in the corner of the field :tongue:

[mark]

Bitch

[Ehecatl]

Just phoned Terry to ask if he could give Paul the scaffold joiner (along with the keys) and he said "What, the one I have him about 20 minutes ago?". So, provided I remember to pack me 'chute we'll have some cover to sit under :happy-clapping:

[mark]

Iv packed mine for Saturday.i don't have a rope long enough.

[Ehecatl]

I'll bring my (long :shocked: ) rope :tongue:

[bopdude]

Can someone pm me the address and or post code please, also a contact number, I had Paul's but the phone ate it :D

Also, whats needed on the food front over and above extra bacon etc

[mark]

Can someone pm me the address and or post code please, also a contact number, I had Paul's but the phone ate it :D

Also, whats needed on the food front over and above extra bacon etc

See page 6 for details

Mat should have sorted out Friday/ Saturdays food and Iv sorted Saturday/ Sundays food.

[Ehecatl]

Can someone pm me the address and or post code please, also a contact number, I had Paul's but the phone ate it :D

Also, whats needed on the food front over and above extra bacon etc

To be precise --> http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8481-Inside-m25-October-meet&p=122152&viewfull=1#post122152

I'll pm you my mobile for when you get lost :confused2:

[Ehecatl]

To be precise --> http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8481-Inside-m25-October-meet&p=122152&viewfull=1#post122152

I'll pm you my mobile for when you get lost :confused2:

Meh! clear your inbox Bopdue :zombie-fighting:

[bopdude]

Inbox has space lol sorry

[bopdude]

Details got, how did that post pass me by, ok see you all tomorrow

[ian c]

If you are using a Satnav just put in mill lane, yalding that's how I was able to find the place.

[bopdude]

Cheers Ian, I think I've been there before, or through it, I have sat nav as well though.

[Tony1948]

As we are at a newish place will we have enuff cooking pots to cook breakfast?

[Ehecatl]

There's no kit there Tony (unlike the Essex Site) but on the plus side it's no distance from the car to where ever we decide to set up.

See you soon,

M@

[bopdude]

As we are at a newish place will we have enuff cooking pots to cook breakfast?

I'll bring a few bits as well, setting out soon, beers / check bacon check, rock n roll :)

[mark]

I'm bring my camping kit with me

[bopdude]

Well a cracking weekend, good to see some old faces and nice to meet some new ones, thanks to those that organised and catered and thanks for the stories around the fire, liking forward to the next one wherever it is, I'll post the pictures and videos up either tonight or tomorrow.

[f0rm4t]

This is the chap I was telling you about fellas. Real interesting!

Great to see everyone again. I'll be looking to sort out a group hike over a few days soon, so get ya selves match fit.

My main note from the meet was:
...S is a right C!!! lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arbXj9R6ZXw&list=UUVP1PTBbRGpmTQE1oQx8xNw

[Ehecatl]

My main note from the meet was to be careful what you talk about when Mark is sat between you and the person with whom you are conversing. The normally jovial and laid-back Mark changed. I think he said something along the lines of: "Will you two stop talking about (word edited out to keep within forum rules) sewing machines! This is a bushcraft meeting not an outdoor knitting convention!" :happy-clapping:

Great meet guys even though I couldn't stay on for the second night. I'll try and get some pictures posted very soon.

Cheers,

M@

[Dazza190]

Hi guys, great weekend. Thanks to M@ and Mark for their chef skills T^

[Ehecatl]

The meet was quickly (and expertly) changed from Essex to Kent and carry in to drive in. As such more kit was required and it was gathered in the living room, much to the disgust of Mrs Ehecatl.

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I really love the DD 4.5m x 3m tarp - so much room!

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[Ehecatl]

The view from within....

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Darren and Paul setting up...

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[Ehecatl]

Hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil....

12591

Mark arrived and set up next door to me. I was glad I brought ear plugs.

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Mark ready for action

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[Ehecatl]

Mark in action....


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Lots of nice fire wood

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[Ehecatl]

The guys in my office refer to this Bushcraft thing as "Blair Witch" ~ e.g. "You doing your Blair Witch thing this weekend Matt?".

At their request, I brought in some photos today on a (USB) stick of the recent Yalding meet and now they all want to go camping in the woods! :shocked:

[plus1]

That's how it starts and becomes hard to go back (don't walk into the white light)
I think more than likely they would thoroughly enjoy themselves.:jumping-joy:

[Tony1948]

I would like to thank Mark and the Kent guys for sorting out last weekend two nighter after the nock back on the essex venyou,we all had a great time as we always do.Hope to see you all in the new year....Tony.......Don't get eaten by the Bears .

[bopdude]

Hi guys, sorry about the late ( very late ) pictures, I've only just dug my camera out for an overnighter when it dawned on me, so, here goes, one first for testing purposes.

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OK, that worked so here goes, I'm not gonna do a commentary, I think most speak for themselves.
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[bopdude]

And more

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12678

12679

[bopdude]

More lol

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12681

12682

12683

12684

[bopdude]

And.......................well you get it ;)

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[bopdude]

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Thanks again all for a great time and once again to Mark, for doing most of the cooking ....... again, cheers mate.

[Dazza190]

Great pics mate, makes me want to get out again soon! Merry Xmas everyone

[ian c]

Some good pictures there thanks for sharing.

[plus1]

Yes must agree good pictures, also good company
Thanks for posting them
Hope everyone has a Great Christmas and New Year

[ian c]

bopdude your in box is full M8.

[bopdude]

done :)

[TheDaddy187]

so when is the next one of these?

i would like to join the ranks...

[Ehecatl]

so when is the next one of these?

i would like to join the ranks...

Keep an eye out in the following groups: southeast natural bushcraft meet and Kent Natural Bushcrafters.

The meets are either in Romford or Yalding.

M@

[TheDaddy187]

thanks...

i have family in romford

[Tony1948]

Bring em along bud,more the merryer.Dont forget the bacon..................DONT GET EATEN BY THE BEARS.

[Alba Albion]

Looking forward to a Romford meet, January/February, anyone ???

[Tony1948]

I dont think we will be doing one over Romford till the end of the shooting, round about March.

[Alba Albion]

Cheers, Happy New Year !

[TheDaddy187]

any of these coming up in the next month or 2?

i think it will be good to meet a few of you guys and share some knowledge...

plus i am yet to attend any of these meets...

happy to share fuel, but i can get the missus to drop me down and pick me up so i dont have to leave a car sitting about for a few days if no one is coming from my way...

i live a 2 minute walk from the m25 at london colney if anyone passes by that way...

but id like a meet before the weather warms up... ( i find colder weather gives a real chance to see gear that would otherwise be left behind in warm weather)

obvs a summer meet is on the books for me too...

i would organise a meet, but i dont know where the site would be so best left for someone in the know the organise one

Luke

[Ehecatl]

Hi Luke.

I suspect the next one will be in March or thereafter. There's a strong possibility that I'd be coming past you and if so it wouldn't be a problem picking you up, however both sites have off road parking if you took your own vehicle.

Cheers,

M@

[TheDaddy187]

nice... i will keep tuned in for news of the next one

thanks E