Prepper / bushcraft meet ardeley farm Stevenage summer time

[mark]

Iv just seen funky preppers video on the next 300+ meet being arranged for the summer. I spoke about the meet in october. Most of you where interested in going. 3 nights, 4 days. I can organise if I have the interest.

24/07 to 27/07 2015

Church Farm,
Ardeley,
Nr Stevenage,
Hertfordshire,
SG2 7AH

[Ehecatl]

I shall consult my calendar and if she says I'm free I shall write it on the thing on the wall with dates on it.

M@

[simonkent]

I did want to attend the last one, but did not fancy it on my own, so its a yes from me

[Tony1948]

I;m up for a bit of that Mark............:happy-clapping:

[ian c]

Mark I don't know at moment will have to let you know as soon as find out.

[Tony1948]

Hi Mark, hows the prepping going for this get together.............Alb...Tony.:camping:

[mark]

If you book your own tickets. I'll organise food.

[Tony1948]

TICKETS wot tickets ware do we get tickets from bud,we booking in as the breakfast club.

[mark]

The web site is http://www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk book up 3 nights. I cant afford to buy all the tickets and then get stuck if anyone doesn't turn up. You can camp in the woods or in the field.

[mark]

Just booked. The site is selling out fast only full weekend pass left.

[simonkent]

Mark, not sure if you have noticed but only meat purchased from their shop is to be cooked on site, not an issue as long as they don't run out with 300 guests

[Tony1948]

I'v just booked the 4 days,spoke to the guys on site they said they cant sell out they have got so much room that all the guys on the forum could not fill there camping field and wood,also ask about food we can cook our own or bye there's.

[mark]

Nice one tony. That's two of us.

[Ehecatl]

I've literally just been given my pink ticket so will book as soon as I can:happy-clapping:

[mark]

I've literally just been given my pink ticket so will book as soon as I can:happy-clapping:

Have you booked poppet

[Markeff]

Hi there snookems just to let you know that I may have an issue getting the leave. I should know within the next couple of days yes or no.

[simonkent]

I will try and book in next week, but i am moving house this week AGAIN so right up against it

[Ehecatl]

Have you booked poppet

Yes Petal. :shocked: Just booked.

[mark]

Yes Petal. :shocked: Just booked.

Thank you sweet hart.

[mark]

Have everyone booked yet.

[Tony1948]

Me and Dave are booked,we'r camping in the field,I'll be brining the shop:happy-clapping:

[mark]

I come with bad news. Due to lack funds for the next few months I won't be able to do the shopping. So I call it a self catering weekend.

[Tony1948]

Thats OK with me and dave Budhttp://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13283&stc=1

[ian c]

I cant make it due to work Sorry.

[Ehecatl]

I'v just booked the 4 days,spoke to the guys on site they said they cant sell out they have got so much room that all the guys on the forum could not fill there camping field and wood,also ask about food we can cook our own or bye there's.

Did you manage to get hold of them easily Tony? I've been trying for three days now and no one will answer the phone. I want to find out if Benny can go.

Cheers,

M@

[Tony1948]

M@ I had no trouble with them on the phone bud keep at it,are you cooling the camp site,and who's Beny?:happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

Yes Tony, I'll be there.

Here's Benny --> http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?9138-Could-this-be-the-answer&p=127851&viewfull=1#post127851

[Ehecatl]

Finally got hold of someone yesterday and unfortunately, they do allow dogs. :D On the plus side, his flatulence has settled down after some dietary changes which is just as well seeing as he'll be in the hammock with me. :shocked:

[Ehecatl]

The good news is that as our son's house purchase completed on Friday and as such items that were taking up precious space in my garage are no longer there! Yay! :o

This means I will have some room to prepare my kit for the weekend. Hurrah!

I estimate getting there for about noon. When is everyone else planning on arriving?

[Tony1948]

Me and Dave should be there about noon Fri M@.How many of the Essex&Kent B/Club are going to this do.:camping:

[simonkent]

Sorry guys its a massive let down from me, completely forgot we have a "family" wedding this week, never met them before and probably never will again but im expected to go!
and i bet they don't even dish up any bacon!! :mad:

[mark]

The car is packed and ready. I have 4 boxs of small dia timber to start us off. Sorry to hear Simon. I'm hoping to be there before 12.

[Ehecatl]

I may not have packed the car but I've checked the weather and it's rain for Friday. Yay! (I won't be at work on Friday!)

[Ehecatl]

The car is packed and ready. I have 4 boxs of small dia timber to start us off. Sorry to hear Simon. I'm hoping to be there before 12.

I've just remembered - could you take my spoon carving knife I left at Home Farm on the last visit please? Ta muchly, M@

[mark]

Will do mat. Tony can you bring your leather working gear. I have a little project I need your help with.

[Tony1948]

Wot you need bud?needles and thread or cutting tools?

[Ehecatl]

Will do mat.

Thanks Mark.


Tony can you bring your leather working gear. I have a little project I need your help with.

In which case, I'll bring some leather and we'll see if we can fashion one of those nice pinnies for you (for use at the Breakfast Club)

[mark]

Sheath for the Bowie knife I purchased from Ian.

[mark]

In which case, I'll bring some leather and we'll see if we can fashion one of those nice pinnies for you (for use at the Breakfast Club)[/QUOTE]

Will it have a heat proof layer to stop my boil in the bag situation.

[Ehecatl]

Will it have a heat proof layer to stop my boil in the bag situation.

You're not a man until you've got blisters on your torso cooking for the breakfast club! :zombie-fighting:

[Ehecatl]

Just waiting for a home delivery and then I can pack the last few bits (beer, wine and errr.....oh yeah, food). Got four waterproof coats packed. Think they may well be needed!

[Tony1948]

Ant herd nuffing form PAUL is he coming or is he to loved up?me and Dave a be there about noon see you guys the morrow.:campfire:

[bopdude]

Enjoy it guys, lots of pics please :)

[Ehecatl]

Not the best of journeys down and then temporary traffic lights 6 miles from our destination.

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Someone was getting bored....

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[Ehecatl]

Got set up ok but it was pretty wet...

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Thankfully Mark had got his chute up...

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[Ehecatl]

The dog was slowly rotated during the course of the evening and once he'd stopped steaming I knew he was dry enough for bed. Unfortunately, he'd grown since he'd last been in my hammock and he couldn't get comfortable, hence neither of us got a good night's sleep. Every time he stood up to get comfy, the whole thing would begin to swing and his eyes would widen to the size of saucers. We got up to answer the call of nature at 03:00. Benny was too energetic in his attempt to jump back into the hammock. He went clean over the top and landed on the other side.

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It was with regret that I decided to lower everything to ground level in the pursuit of a good night's sleep. It was however a success. I woke up early and then realised it wasn't. It was 09:00!

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[Ehecatl]

This was the sunset on Saturday night - a real contrast to the previous evening....

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Benny had several walks and had eaten quite a bit of Mark's wood, so he was quite tired (again)

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This is Mark's washing machine drum in action. Not something I would recommend unless camping-from-car but a really good bit of recycling.

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[bopdude]

Thanks for the pics and write up Mat, looks like a good time was had, eventually :)

[mark]

Iv just been on u tube. The bench that dave and tony dragged to our site is famous and so is dave.

[bopdude]

Iv just been on u tube. The bench that dave and tony dragged to our site is famous and so is dave.

LINK ? please :D

[Ehecatl]

LINK ? please :D

The bench is visible and so is Dave's tent, but I didn't see Dave.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaTiOfGcq1I

Here's anther one I found too... Incidentally, in this video James mentions that we shouldn't have been camping in the bit we were in! Like him, no one told me when I booked in. :shocked:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcMC3FYhgKs

[bopdude]

Thanks for the links, I'll check them out when I get on the pc.

[jaydmardell]

follow up glad you guys came good to meet you all mark feel free to add me on fb jayson mardell

[shovel reccy]

Wow just found my password for here again. Wot a blast from the past meeting up again good to see you again mate may even pop down to one of your meets some time when I me free.