Sw London members

[topheronetwoo]

This is a test!!
Want to try and guage interest in a possible meet up with people near to sw London post below if interested was thinking of beer and curry in surbiton , Kingston, Wimbledon , that sort of way. We shall see ready , set , go!!!

[Noddy]

When in London I am at the Elephant - if I am in the country I wouldn't mind a curry at all:D

[parbajtor]

Both CHUI and myself live around that way (opposite sides of Richmond Park) and have talked about a get together previously. When were you thinking? As June and July are pretty hectic for me.
Not forgetting JackJack's Hammerin.

[topheronetwoo]

Well any time really , no hurry, as I said I was guaging interest so glad there was some . I will know my shifts on Monday so I'll be able to put some dates out there and work it out from there. By the way what happens at these hammerins ? I feel a little ignorant !

[topheronetwoo]

When in London I am at the Elephant - if I am in the country I wouldn't mind a curry at all:D


Nice one mate , now you are on the thread I'll be putting prospective dates up soon , hopefully you are in the country !!

[mikesknives]

Don't forget to come to Bisley next weekend then. I and a few others will be attending and it's not to far from SW london.

[topheronetwoo]

Don't forget to come to Bisley next weekend then. I and a few others will be attending and it's not to far from SW london.

shifts allowing ... whats going on in bisley?

[MushiSushi]

If going for a curry in South London, then I hear Tooting is quite recommended for it's selection of curry houses!!

And yes, I'd be up for it if it's around the eastern end of South West London as I am Surrey/Kent border.

and as long as the date doesn't clash

Bisley clashes with my Birthday and we are hoping for good weather and hoping to be setting up a spit roast for a whole pig that weekened

[topheronetwoo]

well it appears there is good interest so far and still only a half a days worth of posts. Im back to work on Monday, ill get my shifts and then suggest some dates, sounds like fun keep the interest inbound!!

[Chui]

Topheronetwoo - love to! I'd suggested a braai at my place to Roscopip, Veedubber and Parbajtor (cos of our SA connection), but meeting up for a beer / curry is a great idea for a number of us.

Had you thought of it possibly being a meet to show/discuss sharps too, in which case we'd need to ask landlord/manager before we cause a visit of the plod, possibly :C

Am up for any of your suggestions.......

[topheronetwoo]

well , Its a given that sharps will be discussed and im pretty sure that would be fine with most places. With regards to showing it would obviously have to be somewhere with a private room. Off the top of my head I cant think of any pubs near me that I can imagine would be ok with it but let me have a think. Ill suggest prospective dates as soon as I can after monday and ill give the meet idea some thought , open to suggestions, however the problem of transporting sharps to the venue still stands. I will think on , keep the suggestions inbound!!

Am up for any of your suggestions.......[/QUOTE]

[topheronetwoo]

chui- sorry meant to quote you but it went wrong lol

[topheronetwoo]

BTW !!! Im doing a carboot sale in BURPHAM on Sunday, just so you know there has been copious amounts of old files some very wide ones that i can see making a nice blade, a few old pen knives and one guy selling kriss blades and kukris also old axe heads over the last two weeks , plus ill be selling my old tat. I will however be selling some paracord products ive made, including bracelets with stainless steel shackles and a few key rings.

[Chui]

chui- sorry meant to quote you but it went wrong lol

No probs.

Would Putney / Barnes area suit d'ya think? There are some good pubs along that bit of the river, some with separate rooms.

[topheronetwoo]

im open to suggestions , putney would be good !

[Lathe dog]

I'd be interested, depending on date and time .

I'm not to far away ( Hounslow area ).

Beer, Curry, Knives........ Sound's good.

ATB.

Steve.

[Monsieur]

Hi Guys.

Great idea all this. As for showing off our blades I might have a suggestion too. Providing the weather is alright on 26th of June I could actually organise something on my terrace (it's quite large) why not a bbq (need to buy one anyway).

I live near Epsom (Surrey). Let me know if this would work for some of you. If not, beer and curry somewhere else would be great too :D

[MushiSushi]

Epsom is doable for me


and if you need a BBQ I could bring my half drum one :)

[Monsieur]

Great, well let's see if that works for most of us date wise this is the only time I can propose, wifey and son away to the inlaws :P

[Beren]

Evening of beer, curry, knives SW London all good - Epsom BBQ a little more tricky as only one car and wife and child might not find it as interesting as I would :lol:

[Iron Hoarder]

I'd be up for it and Vonny isn't far away either and mentioned just such an event would be a good idea too.

[Veedubber]

Id defo be up for it and im sure Roscopip is aswell !!

[topheronetwoo]

Well up for the Epsom idea as it solves the blades probs!! Nice one will check shifts and see how the 26th lies ! We can sort something else for those who Epsom is no good . Nice one Monsieur !!! We can all bring some food maybe ??

[Monsieur]

Well up for the Epsom idea as it solves the blades probs!! Nice one will check shifts and see how the 26th lies ! We can sort something else for those who Epsom is no good . Nice one Monsieur !!! We can all bring some food maybe ??

Well It's either that or we watch the fire burning :D

[Chui]

Hi Guys.

Great idea all this. As for showing off our blades I might have a suggestion too. Providing the weather is alright on 26th of June I could actually organise something on my terrace (it's quite large) why not a bbq (need to buy one anyway).

I live near Epsom (Surrey). Let me know if this would work for some of you. If not, beer and curry somewhere else would be great too :D

If this looks like a go-er, count me in. Epsom near enough, no probs.

Happy to donate some boerewors (South African sausage) - I know some of you have, if some of you haven't, you're likely in for a treat.

[topheronetwoo]

excellent if im working on the 26th im gonna book it off so im there. Will be nice to meet some other knife geeks !!

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Count us in too :)

[TallNHairyDave]

Count us in too :)

What Am said. We're in! :D

[Chui]

Arrrrrrggggghhhhh! Please, no. I'm not available 19th, 26th or 3rd......and already can't do Fluffy's day (in Kent, which is either 19th or 26th).

12th June or 10th July any good at all....?

[Monsieur]

Well 12th of June no can't do and 10th of July on top of being my bday I wll be in the South of France for some hols with my familly. I am sure there will be other occasions, plus I am still up for beer and ruby!!

Should we start a list of could make it on the 26th?

[Monsieur]

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur

[Chui]

Monsieur - How about putting it to a poll.........it was topheronetwoo's thread afterall...........?

[TallNHairyDave]

I think topherontwoo said he's be up for a BBQ at Monsieur's?

If it's going to be a BBQ at Monsieur's on the 26th, then I've tentatively popped it in our diaries. But other options are also good.

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)

[topheronetwoo]

I think topherontwoo said he's be up for a BBQ at Monsieur's?

If it's going to be a BBQ at Monsieur's on the 26th, then I've tentatively popped it in our diaries. But other options are also good.

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo

[Lathe dog]

Still waiting on dates to be settled elsewhere (family stuff ) but I should be OK.


Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo
5. Lathe dog

[topheronetwoo]

ive put my name on the list. Ive put in an application for annual leave for that day so hoping ill get it , if not ill update the forum asap!!

nice one guys

[topheronetwoo]

just a quick question, had a thought! How many knives would you lot usually bring along to a meet like this ?

[parbajtor]

Me and the missus,

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo
5. Lathe dog
6. Parbajtor
7. Steel Butterfly


just a quick question, had a thought! How many knives would you lot usually bring along to a meet like this ?

One or two to use and a few for "show & tell", I'd imagine ;)

[roscopip]

I'd love to come but will be up north for work last week in June :(

[MushiSushi]

Think the wife is working this weekend and I've got 2 choices, I can drive and that means I would have to leave at about 9:30pm to pick her up = limits on beer

I can come by train and get my wife to pick me up at 10pm on her way home from leatherhead = I can get pissed

slight problem with plan B though, she'll probably get lost, her sense of direction is appalling; last time I tried to get her to pick me up in Kingston, she ended up in Portsmouth :O

anyway, put me down for a place.

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo
5. Lathe dog
6. Parbajtor
7. Steel Butterfly
8. Moooooshi

[Monsieur]

Think the wife is working this weekend and I've got 2 choices, I can drive and that means I would have to leave at about 9:30pm to pick her up = limits on beer

I can come by train and get my wife to pick me up at 10pm on her way home from leatherhead = I can get pissed

slight problem with plan B though, she'll probably get lost, her sense of direction is appalling; last time I tried to get her to pick me up in Kingston, she ended up in Portsmouth :O

anyway, put me down for a place.

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo
5. Lathe dog
6. Parbajtor
7. Steel Butterfly
8. Moooooshi

+ not that I want to limit the amount of beers you will have, you kinda volounteered your barbie a bit lower in the thread, carrying half a barril on the train might be a tad hard :p

[MushiSushi]

dropin it off a bit earlier is not out of the question ;) have to pass through Epsom downs when dropping wifey off.

[Mr_Yarrow]

Buggrit!

Too far really to go unless staying over and most importantly I am already out that night :(

Have a good un :)

Rgds

[Jimi W]

I'd like to meet y'all but I'm in South East London... will I need a visa?

[Nightfly]

Last I heard you are allowed to enter Surrey with a valid passport

[fluffy]

Last I heard you are allowed to enter Surrey with a valid passport

but TBH who would want to? :]

[Huon]

but TBH who would want to? :]

From Kent hey? In that case you would need a passport :D

[fluffy]

and all my shots :lol:

[Huon]

and all my shots :lol:

Distemper?

[MushiSushi]

I'd like to meet y'all but I'm in South East London... will I need a visa?

Don't worry, I'm borderline myself ...

[fluffy]

Distemper?

Just poor taste :D


I can say this with equanimity, I'm an ex-pat :)

[Chui]

From Kent hey? In that case you would need a passport :D

Passport....visa AND jabs, mate. Us SW London mob get up to all sorts, contracted all sorts of things :D

[Huon]

Just poor taste :D


I can say this with equanimity, I'm an ex-pat :)

Now I'm really curious. Why did they kick you out?

[Chui]

.......not the only one who is an ex-pat, prolly a few of us kicking about 8)

[fluffy]

Now I'm really curious. Why did they kick you out?

I thought Kingston was becoming hideous and I got the chance to train in Maidstone ("wherever that is" was my response :lol: )

[Huon]

I thought Kingston was becoming hideous and I got the chance to train in Maidstone ("wherever that is" was my response :lol: )

That's OK - I'm in Richmond.

It must have been one hell of a shock when you actually saw Maidstone!

[Huon]

Now that we've established that Fluffy isn't coming and to get the thread back on topic:

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo
5. Lathe dog
6. Parbajtor
7. Steel Butterfly
8. Moooooshi
9. Huon

[Jimi W]

Coming to Monsieur's on the 26th of June
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo
5. Lathe dog
6. Parbajtor
7. Steel Butterfly
8. Moooooshi
9. Huon
10. Jimi W - with permission but at owners risk - and an emergency visa from Catford Embassy

[topheronetwoo]

hi everyone,

well found out today that my annual leave request has been put on the reserves list , meaning that i get it if someone else cancels theirs!!!! However my boss is going to try and have a word with the HR people and get it sorted, this could be a real pain in the arse!! anyway Ill keep you guys up to date . Sorry bout this !!

[topheronetwoo]

im in but wont be turning up till 530-600 looking forward to seeing you lot !!

[Jimi W]

Allrighty then, just over a fortnight to go, 'bout time to ask a few things...
How to get to Monsiers place? nearest train station? shall I bring food for the bbq?
maybe cadge a lift from someone?:) I'll chip in for petrol:)

[Lathe dog]

Allrighty then, just over a fortnight to go, 'bout time to ask a few things...
How to get to Monsiers place? nearest train station? shall I bring food for the bbq?
maybe cadge a lift from someone?:) I'll chip in for petrol:)

+1 , anybody goin down from the Hounslow /Heathrow area or surround's who's got room for a little 'un'.

Failling that anybody know of any cheapish hotel's, B&b's, dosshouses,or park benches in the Epsom area .

ATB

Steve.

[topheronetwoo]

Monseur , can you pm us lot your postcode , and house number so we know where we are going ?

[Monsieur]

Right!!

I will PM everyone the postcode and house number over the weekend if this is alright with you guys.

Nearest train Stations are Tattenham Corner, Epsom, Epsom Downs, Tadworth and Sutton. All of these are on direct trains from either Waterloo or Victoria, all go through Clapham Junction. If you're coming from London bridge Sutton is your best option. Driving is quite easy and if you're coming from the M25 this is exit 9 (I think) for Reigate.

Logistics

We need a bbq I believe that MushiSushi volounteered for that.
We will need food (good news is there is a 24/7 ASDA a few hundred yards away)
We might need some bevvy as well. I'll have the pernod but beer and stuff will have to be added

Can you think of anything else?

Hotels, Steve there is a Premier Inn in Burgh Heath on Brighton Road, it's very close but will that be cheap enough I don't know, never been to one :D

Latest count says 10 including myself, is there anyone missing on this list?
1. Monsieur
2. TallNHairyDave
3. ShortNCuddlyAm (VEGETARIAN)
4. Topheronetwoo
5. Lathe dog
6. Parbajtor
7. Steel Butterfly
8. Moooooshi
9. Huon
10. Jimi W

Cheers

Monsieur

[topheronetwoo]

Hey , my annual leave was allowed in the end so I'll be there from whenever the day starts !!

[Monsieur]

Great news ...

I reckon that if a couple of guys want to arrive between 10.30 ad 11.30 to help me out putting everything in place that'd be great. After that when ever you want really, would be great to get the barbecue going (meaning meat already cooked!) for 1pm. I noticed there was a veggie on the list, being French I don't know what this means? Chicken and fish okay? :D Only joking, but I will need some requirements on that so I can may be purchase a few eatable things.

Do you guys prefer to give a contribution or each bring a little bit, food and drinks? Either way is cool by me but if it's the first one don't forget to bring some cash around for those who will make the advance.

Cheers

[Huon]

Great news ...

I reckon that if a couple of guys want to arrive between 10.30 ad 11.30 to help me out putting everything in place that'd be great. After that when ever you want really, would be great to get the barbecue going (meaning meat already cooked!) for 1pm. I noticed there was a veggie on the list, being French I don't know what this means? Chicken and fish okay? :D Only joking, but I will need some requirements on that so I can may be purchase a few eatable things.

Do you guys prefer to give a contribution or each bring a little bit, food and drinks? Either way is cool by me but if it's the first one don't forget to bring some cash around for those who will make the advance.

Cheers

Hi,

I was planning to bring booze, homemade hamburgers and a load of gaspacho soup. The gaspacho should work for veggies as well.

At the moment I'm planning to come by train but transport permitting I'll try to get there some time between 10:30 and 11:30 so I can help out.

Is there anything else you need us to bring?

Cheers,

Huon

[Monsieur]

Booze and food sounds nice. Obviously if you want to bring a few knives for show you can but since you're traveling by train that might prove difficult. Your call for that ;)

I don't have many chairs but I guess we can all stand for a while :D

Once I will have emailed you guys the exact address (over the weekend) we will be able to see who I can pick up when. For those driving parking is not an issue here and it's free!!

Cheers

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

I noticed there was a veggie on the list, being French I don't know what this means? Chicken and fish okay? :D Only joking, but I will need some requirements on that so I can may be purchase a few eatable things.

:P

Or I can provide my own eatables

[Huon]

:P

Or I can provide my own eatables

No, no - you have to share like everyone else! ;)

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

No, no - you have to share like everyone else! ;)

I'll be more than happy to share veggie stuff... :P

[Huon]

I'll be more than happy to share veggie stuff... :P

Sounds good to me. In that case you can have some of my gazpacho :surrender:

[Chui]

Sounds good to me. In that case you can have some of my gazpacho :surrender:

Gazpacho.......:O

Guys, beware........Huon is a 6 foot plus Kiwi capable of eating all your food and your red wine.......;)
:ralmao::ralmao:

[Huon]

Gazpacho.......:O

Guys, beware........Huon is a 6 foot plus Kiwi capable of eating all your food and your red wine.......;)
:ralmao::ralmao:

Stop complaining - I left you at least one bottle. Besides, have you seen the size of ShortNCuddlyAm's husband? I won't stand a chance with the wine or food :C

[topheronetwoo]

Well I'm a 5 ft 4 midget and I can eat my body weight , and that's the plan , any whiskey drinkers amongst you lot of reprobates , was thinking bringing a bottle but only if I have help with so as not to be talking to god down the big White telephone in the later stages ???? Let me know and I'll procure something decent some buleit bourbon or maybe a nice single malt ?? Suggestions posted here please !

[Monsieur]

Man this is going to be nice, couple of giants, couple of midgets (me included), couple of ladies, 1 veggie, loads of knives, meat, beer and now whiskey. If the sun is around too that could end up quite weirdly :D:D:D

I like my JD & coke so I am not the purist you guys might be, but I am not against discovering new things :)

[topheronetwoo]

Jd is cool I'll bring some of that then , looking forward to this !!

[Huon]

Man this is going to be nice, couple of giants, couple of midgets (me included), couple of ladies, 1 veggie, loads of knives, meat, beer and now whiskey. If the sun is around too that could end up quite weirdly :D:D:D

I like my JD & coke so I am not the purist you guys might be, but I am not against discovering new things :)

I think Dave has a few inches on me so I'll only qualify as a giant in training. Midgets, midgets...... don't we have a height bar? No comment regarding the JD and coke except to ask - are you really French?

See you all soon.

Cheers!

Huon

[TallNHairyDave]

We'll bring some cans of soft drinks for those who are driving, some veggie foods (homemade falafels and a big pot of either vegetarian chilli or rataouille) and probably some more meats!

Oh, and maybe some sloe gin for g&ts

[Lathe dog]

Hoping to get there 11.00/11.30 ish , travelling down by train so will do an asda run for supplies (Beer & whatever food is needed) when I get there.

Looking forward to this.

Take care all.

Steve.

[Redeye]

I would have liked to join you, but this date is Glastonbury weekend and I'll be inebriated and probably up to the armpits in mud in Somerset :D

Normally there aren't many things that can force me to go to South London, but drinks with friendly people, nice knives, gazpacho and a Frenchman operating the barbecue are a tempting combination that I'm disappointed to miss!

With luck I'll make the next one but I hope you all have a good day!

[Monsieur]

Thank you mate, I am sure there will be other times for that. Enjoy Glasto and its drunken teenagers :) and take it easy ...

[topheronetwoo]

ok , im driving from surbiton so if anyone wants a lift who can get to surbiton or be picked up from somewhere not too far from surbiton then pm me!!!
wnat to bring some knives so dont want to go on public transport!! let me know guys --

one of the midgets !!

[topheronetwoo]

huon , your mailbox is full dude

[Huon]

huon , your mailbox is full dude

Not any more!

[Jimi W]

Anyone partial to Greek salad and/or marinated Tuna steaks?

[Steven65]

I know that I am late to the party but can I come by and say hello? I am in Kingston visiting my parents and I would love to meet a few UK knife enthusiasts. I will bring a few of my Blade Show scores with........:)

[Huon]

Anyone partial to Greek salad and/or marinated Tuna steaks?

Sounds great!

You'll have to pry me off both :D

[Monsieur]

I know that I am late to the party but can I come by and say hello? I am in Kingston visiting my parents and I would love to meet a few UK knife enthusiasts. I will bring a few of my Blade Show scores with........:)

Yeah sure mate no worries, bring a bit of booze and/or food as well as your blades and you're in. I'll PM you the details.

[Monsieur]

BTW guys There won't be enough chairs at all for all of us so if you have some foldable light camping chairs and you're driving I suggest you bring a couple :)

What a bad host I make!

[Steven65]

Yeah sure mate no worries, bring a bit of booze and/or food as well as your blades and you're in. I'll PM you the details.

Fantastic I look forward...........:)

[Nightfly]

Have a great time. I was hoping to make a last minute appearance but my schedule changed as it usually does.

[Monsieur]

Such a shame mate it would have been great having you here. Next time may be

[MushiSushi]

I've got a new grill to weld up :rolleyes: lent the bbq out to some of my wife's friends in Ilford and they returned it over the weeked, just been out to check it and it is sans grill. That will be my Sat morning job before coming round. I'd rather weld a new one than go hunting grills in ilford!!

[topheronetwoo]

Ok I've reached capacity in my car , I've got

Laithdog
huon
alfaholic

All meeting me at the rear entrance to surbiton station at 11 am for a lift. I'll drop you guys back at surbiton for the return journey obviously , I'm jet to hear if the time suits alfaholic but if not I'll update the thread with the spare seat !!! Woo woo can't wait !

[Steven65]

Ok I've reached capacity in my car , I've got
Laithdog
huon
alfaholic
All meeting me at the rear entrance to surbiton station at 11 am for a lift. I'll drop you guys back at surbiton for the return journey obviously , I'm jet to hear if the time suits alfaholic but if not I'll update the thread with the spare seat !!! Woo woo can't wait !

Thanks that's most kind of you but I will find my own way. Monsieur said he would PM me his address and details. See you around noon on Saturday.....:happy14:

[topheronetwoo]

Ok mate , in that case there is still one space in my car ,sceduled to leave surbiton station at 11! Pm if interested people , ttfn

[Monsieur]

Thanks that's most kind of you but I will find my own way. Monsieur said he would PM me his address and details. See you around noon on Saturday.....:happy14:

Hello mate, I HAVE already sent you the details, can you please check your inbox and let me know if you got it?

Cheers

c yall on Saturday

[Steven65]

Hello mate, I HAVE already sent you the details, can you please check your inbox and let me know if you got it?

Got it bud .......thanks. See ya saturday

[TallNHairyDave]

See you Saturday folks!

We have Pimms! :D

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

And we will have rats to share :D

[Monsieur]

And we will have rats to share :D

Damn I am still missing some of this legendary SW London slang!

[topheronetwoo]

Rats?

[Monsieur]

Rats?

yep

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

also known as ratatouille :D

[topheronetwoo]

aahhhhhh!! I see , sounds nice!

[TallNHairyDave]

Mmmm. I can vouch for her here.... Am's Ratatouille is top nosh :)

[topheronetwoo]

Ok .... For those who are meeting me at the rear of surbiton station for the lift tom at 11 my phone number is 07949943211 any probs or delays give me a call ! C u tom !

[MushiSushi]

I doubt I'll be there before 1:30, welding up a new grill took longer than planned :rolleyes:

[Monsieur]

ok mate we'll wait for you, can your bring the charcoal as well?

[MushiSushi]

I think I can manage that, just about to leave.

[MushiSushi]

Thanks to Nico for hosting

And thanks to Chris for manning the BBQ, the extra burgers in the charcoal improved the taste of the ones that survived no end!!!! ;)

I may pick a weekend in late August and hold one at mine, when SWMBOOSWCMBLO has a weekend shift, will be a little bit of forging perhaps if people are interested, but not a major type hammerin or anything, as I'm not yet blessed with the kind of space and facilities necessary.

[TallNHairyDave]

Many thanks to Nico for hosting a thoroughly enjoyable day!

Thanks to everyone for bringing along an outstanding collection of knives etc for us to all have a look through. Great day, good food, good weather, enjoyable company, sharp things to look at and talk about :)

ShortNCuddlyAm is finally back on her feet but still feeling rough, and really gutted she missed it!

I left with 2 x Rat Izulas with micarta scales. One in tan for me, and one in pink for Am. :) - We'd both been umming and ahhing over getting them for ages, so seeing them in the flesh at Nico's clinched the deal :D

[Steven65]

It was a really awesome afternoon. My thanks to Nico for hosting. It was great to meet such a nice group of knife nuts and see such a nice selection of blades.
I hope I am in country in the future to do it again:)

Thanks again
Steven

[topheronetwoo]

Hey guys,

Had such a nice day today, Im seriously burned!!!
Dave your PINK paracord is all packed and I await your address. Ive made a little pink lanyard for your mrs's izula , think it will look mega cool!!!
Any way we must do it again soon had a great time, with a really nice buch of people.
Nicco thank very much for hosting and for the rats I love them and cant put them down. Your benchmade box is packed and as soon as I get a free moment ill pop it in the post to you. We should all do something very soon. And sooooooooo many nice knives it was like steel heaven!!!!!!11

Thanks again

[MushiSushi]

My wife just told me I look like a tomato!!! my shoulders are a little bit tender. about to have a shower and get her to rub the Aloe vera on. It was a bit of a sun trap on that deck!!

[topheronetwoo]

That sir is an accurate description of the deck!! I look like im still wearing sandals , perfect outline!!

[MushiSushi]

but you had flip flops on?

[topheronetwoo]

indeed , correction, flip flops.

[Lathe dog]

What can I say, one very enjoyable day.

Thanks to Nico for hosting .

Thanks to Chris for the transport, and also for the man knitting.

It great to put a few names to faces, to finally handle a few sharps that I've only
seen pictures of.

It was a real pleasure to meet such a good friendly bunch of people.

Only Mad dogs & Englishman go out in the midday sun.

Just realised that although I took a camera, didn't take a single pic.:rolleyes:

Cheer's all, let's do it again soon.

ATB

Steve.

[TallNHairyDave]

I may have been sweating buckets wearing long trousers and heavy cotton shirt and a hat, but at least I didn't burn all over! :lol: (face caught the sun a bit, as did the backs of my hands, but thats about all).

I took a few pics. I'll offload and post them ASAP.

Dave

[topheronetwoo]

nice one dave!! at least someone remembered!! lol wish I had bought a snapper , so many cool knives!!!

[Lathe dog]

nice one dave!! at least someone remembered!! lol

Yeah ok :).. there was to much other nice stuff to keep my hands full didn't want to waste time taking pics.

[topheronetwoo]

Yeah ok :).. there was to much other nice stuff to keep my hands full didn't want to waste time taking pics.

LOL!!! that wasnt a dig dude sure next time we will all be snap happy!!!

[Lathe dog]

LOL!!! that wasnt a dig dude sure next time we will all be snap happy!!!

I know mate it was taken in good humour, and the reply was sent likewise.

[TallNHairyDave]

Foreground - TallNHairyDave's knives, torches and axe (well the ones I brought with me anyway :lol:)
http://www.davidappleton.co.uk/bbforum/cheznico26june2010-6.jpg

Some of Nico's customs by french knifemaker whose name I have forgotten.
http://www.davidappleton.co.uk/bbforum/cheznico26june2010-1.jpg

Some more of Nico's collection - this time RATs
http://www.davidappleton.co.uk/bbforum/cheznico26june2010-2.jpg

topheronetwoo's Peli Case 'o' sharp things
http://www.davidappleton.co.uk/bbforum/cheznico26june2010-3.jpg

Huon's huge pile 'o'sharps
http://www.davidappleton.co.uk/bbforum/cheznico26june2010-4.jpg

My little husqvarna axe doing it's thing on the remains of the chair that collapsed. (Fortunately the sitter was not hurt when it went!)
http://www.davidappleton.co.uk/bbforum/cheznico26june2010-5.jpg

Sorry, I was too busy drooling to remember I had a camera with me when alfaholic got out his Busses and blade show purchases! And I wish I'd got a photo (or better still a video) of Huon demonstrating his ceramic blade on the cider bottle! :O

Seriously, there was some gorgeous kit on show today, and a huge thank you again to everyone for making it such a fun day :)

[Monsieur]

Thank you all for coming guys. I had a blast and it was great to meet you all. I have seen some very nice shinny and sharp things today, the most wicked F1 ever and a knife that can cut glass without breaking a sweat. I too am seriously burned but damn glad the weather was nice.

We took a few picks too and I will put them on very soon. Defo need to do this again before Winter cathes us up :D:D:D

[TallNHairyDave]

For those who were asking, I finally managed to find the thread for my CF & orange F1. It was modded from a standard Zytel handled F1 by Rob J Evs

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?92228-CF-Orange-G10-Modded-F1-(Pic-Heavy)

[Huon]

Hi All,

Many thanks to Chris for dreaming this up, Nico for hosting it and Simon for providing the BBQ. For me it was a surreal but very rewarding experience to physically meet people I know from BB.

There were loads of knives there that I had read about but never had a chance to play with. It was nice to plug so many gaps in my knowledge.

I'm glad the Mad Dog ceramic caused an impresssion. The bottle cutting is fairly pointless but always fun to do.

I tend to be controlled by my stomach and I have to say the food was varied and good too. Parbajtor's (sorry, I didn't get your real name) goat, Jimi W's tuna and ShortAndCuddlyAm's rat were all superb.

I've also managed to come away with a couple of pieces of 'man knitting'. Thanks again Dave and Chris for the gifts.

See you all next time!

Huon

[Jimi W]

Yep, many more thanks to Monsiuer Nico, and indeed all of you for the serious food and table full of shiny things - in fact more shiny things than I've ever seen in one place - it truly was a table of wonders... in fact the only thing missing from that table was one of those giant Cinzano umbrellas, I got a bit burnt too. It was great to meet you all, I certainly learned a lot just listening - and I got some good tips and advice about handles - you really do know your stuff!

Hope you liked the comedy exploding chair routine, I totally meant to do that...

[parbajtor]

Glad you guys enjoyed the goat. Sorry we got there late, but the sharps and the company were great. Nice to put some faces to "call signs" as it where.
All in all, a good day out. We should do it again while the weather's good. (Maybe CHUI won't be "on holiday" for the next one and can bring some of his reknown Boerwors.)

[TallNHairyDave]

Yep, many more thanks to Monsiuer Nico, and indeed all of you for the serious food and table full of shiny things - in fact more shiny things than I've ever seen in one place - it truly was a table of wonders... in fact the only thing missing from that table was one of those giant Cinzano umbrellas, I got a bit burnt too. It was great to meet you all, I certainly learned a lot just listening - and I got some good tips and advice about handles - you really do know your stuff!

Hope you liked the comedy exploding chair routine, I totally meant to do that...

Glad you escaped unhurt from the exploding chair!


Glad you guys enjoyed the goat. Sorry we got there late, but the sharps and the company were great. Nice to put some faces to "call signs" as it where.
All in all, a good day out. We should do it again while the weather's good. (Maybe CHUI won't be "on holiday" for the next one and can bring some of his reknown Boerwors.)

Mmmmm Boerwors :D

If another one happens and it's still really sunny, I'll bring my 3 x 3m tarp and some paracord and we can see if we can work out how to rig it as a sunshade :D

[Huon]

If another one happens and it's still really sunny, I'll bring my 3 x 3m tarp and some paracord and we can see if we can work out how to rig it as a sunshade :D

Good idea. I've got a couple we could use as well. I've also got a lavvu pole we could use guyed with paracord as a centre point for some sort of flying wing type arangement with tarps.

Fun to try anyway!

Huon

[Monsieur]

The good thing about all that is that he'd also work for rain :D. Less fun to set up though!

[topheronetwoo]

We should def do it again soon !! Maybe we could Start brainstorming the next location , I quite like the idea of a tarp. This in turn has acted as a catalyst , what about this for an idea?
We find an outdoor area and have a south London day camp meet up , those of you who have some bushcraft skills can show those of us that don't we can tarp, make fires outdoor cooking , drinking , could put some of our tools to real use this way so no nerves about reasonable excuses for carrying them ?? Your thoughts guys ?

[Huon]

We should def do it again soon !! Maybe we could Start brainstorming the next location , I quite like the idea of a tarp. This in turn has acted as a catalyst , what about this for an idea?
We find an outdoor area and have a south London day camp meet up , those of you who have some bushcraft skills can show those of us that don't we can tarp, make fires outdoor cooking , drinking , could put some of our tools to real use this way so no nerves about reasonable excuses for carrying them ?? Your thoughts guys ?

I'd be up for that. Off hand I can't think of a venue near London but I'll see what I can dig up. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Cheers,

Huon

[TallNHairyDave]

We should def do it again soon !! Maybe we could Start brainstorming the next location , I quite like the idea of a tarp. This in turn has acted as a catalyst , what about this for an idea?
We find an outdoor area and have a south London day camp meet up , those of you who have some bushcraft skills can show those of us that don't we can tarp, make fires outdoor cooking , drinking , could put some of our tools to real use this way so no nerves about reasonable excuses for carrying them ?? Your thoughts guys ?

Hmmm. Nice idea. The problem would be finding a venue that allows fires. If we went for a meetup e.g. on the downs or on wimbledon common, there's the parks police who would take a dislike to pitching of tarps as you're not allowed to camp, and there's definately "no fires".

A possible option would be a SW London members overnight campout on a camp site that allows fires (I know there's a couple but I need to find my sites book to check where they are), but then you have the problem of getting everyone and their kit there... (I suppose we could hire a mini bus or something?) But then, that starts getting a logistical nightmare - campsite hire, sharing the cost of the van and fuel etc etc.

We have a reasonably large garden.... although it needs clearing of all the cut down scrub that we cleared over the last couple of weekends (we let it get really overgrown over a couple of years). Oh and people would have to avoid tripping over or sitting on spiky roots still protruding from the ground! So at the moment, it's not the most hospitable of plots!

[topheronetwoo]

I know that my sister in laws fiancé s family have a farm in godalming which has an area that scouts camp, I'll look into this as a poss idea. I'm sure I can sell the idea to them !!

[TallNHairyDave]

I know that my sister in laws fiancé s family have a farm in godalming which has an area that scouts camp, I'll look into this as a poss idea. I'm sure I can sell the idea to them !!

That sounds like a cracking idea!

I'm sure people would be willing to pitch in a small sum per person for renting the site if that would convince them?

If it's used as a scout camp then it probably has a toilet block (or basic faclities) which would be good :)

Keep us updated mate! I'd definately be up for an overnight campout!

[topheronetwoo]

The overnight thing sound like a good solution , that way everyone can have a beer , I would be able to take two people I reckon with basic kit. I'm sure the logistics can be figured out and I'm sure it would be well worth the effort. A site that allows fires sounds ideal!I'll chase my lead up as I would imagine they allow fires due to accomadating scouts etc.

[TallNHairyDave]

As a possible alternative, there's this campsite in Farnham (not been there yet)

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4488 (details with reviews)

http://www.mellowfarmadventure.co.uk/ (official site)

£4 per person per night for "Organisation Camping" with campfires allowed on 10 pitches. Unfortunatelt fully booked at present until August.

Whichever site on an overnighter, I'd be willing to hire a minibus if needed as long as people travelling in the B-B-Bus contribute equally to hire costs and fuel. For example, a 12 seater ford transit minibus for 2 days is £116 hire with £10 surcharge on all multiseaters booked just for a single day at the weekend. There is a £5 per day surcharge on multi-seaters during June, July and August according to the hire people I have used in the past.

[topheronetwoo]

Oh now that does look good !! The review even mentions a river which could mean some night fishing ?? Maybe ? Think this place may out do my suggestion! Let's see if anyone comes up with any other suggestions other wise we might be suggesting perspective dates very soon !! :) in September obviously !
http://www.mellowfarmadventure.co.uk/ (official site)

£4 per person per night for "Organisation Camping" with campfires allowed on 10 pitches. Unfortunatelt fully booked at present until August.[/QUOTE]

[TallNHairyDave]

No fishing listed on their site mate.

You have to book that place with a deposit, and their camping fields are without much in the way of trees - which makes pitching a tarp between trees a no-no :lol:

[topheronetwoo]

Ok , I'll check up on my family friends place , I'll update people when I know.

[Monsieur]

Yet another great idea. I'm in if not stuck in previous commitments.

[Huon]

Whichever site on an overnighter, I'd be willing to hire a minibus if needed as long as people travelling in the B-B-Bus contribute equally to hire costs and fuel. For example, a 12 seater ford transit minibus for 2 days is £116 hire with £10 surcharge on all multiseaters booked just for a single day at the weekend. There is a £5 per day surcharge on multi-seaters during June, July and August according to the hire people I have used in the past.

I'd be happy to contribute to the cost of a minibus hire. Barring bad luck and acts of god I can probably be fairly flexible around most weekends with the exception of those around the last half of July and the first half of August.

If we do camp I have a 4.5m by 4.5m Tatonka that makes a good basecamp tarp. I have a few other bits and pieces that may be of use as well. Once we have a venue and date in mind we can all compare notes and do what is needed to fill in equipment gaps.

Cheers

Huon

[TallNHairyDave]

Our big tent is a 6 berther (officially) but if we were to only put up the one bedroom inner (for Am and Me) and folks didn't mind getting cosy, there's probably enough floor space to fit in 10 people based on standard expedition "cram as many people in as small a tent as you can for warmth" practice. :lol:

That said, for just an overnighter, the tent is massively overkill, so we'd be "slumming it" under a 3m x 3m tarp or using a pair of one-man tents.

Need to sort out a suitable groundsheet for under the tarp still through.

[Huon]

Our big tent is a 6 berther (officially) but if we were to only put up the one bedroom inner (for Am and Me) and folks didn't mind getting cosy, there's probably enough floor space to fit in 10 people based on standard expedition "cram as many people in as small a tent as you can for warmth" practice. :lol:

That said, for just an overnighter, the tent is massively overkill, so we'd be "slumming it" under a 3m x 3m tarp or using a pair of one-man tents.

Need to sort out a suitable groundsheet for under the tarp still through.

I'd probably go the other way and bring along the larger lavvu. It goes up quickly and I could have a play with the stove inside if it gets cold. I like tarps when I'm on my own but I'm not a social sleeper (except in a very limited sense).

Dave, I may be able to help with a groundsheet if you haven't sorted something out by the time this happens.

Cheers,

Huon

[MushiSushi]

we'd be "slumming it" under a 3m x 3m tarp.

your feet would be sticking out, Dave

[Huon]

your feet would be sticking out, Dave

At least Dave is a decent size! Too many midgets in the SW London chapter if you ask me. :D

[TallNHairyDave]

your feet would be sticking out, Dave

That's what having the bottom half of the sleeping bag in a bivi bag is for mate :)

Actually, I think it might be a bigger tarp. I can't for the life of me remember how big the damn thing is now!


At least Dave is a decent size! Too many midgets in the SW London chapter if you ask me. :D

:lol:

Hmmm. I think we might bring the tent if this does go ahead. Just for a bit o luxury and extra shelter if the rain does chuck down! :)

P.S. thanks for the offer re: groundsheet mate.

[topheronetwoo]

At least Dave is a decent size! Too many midgets in the SW London chapter if you ask me. :D

Oi, ....... I'll be sleeping in a hole with a rabbit , purpose built don't you know !!

[topheronetwoo]

Dave and nicco , your things will be posted tom ! Been on earlies all week !!

[topheronetwoo]

By the way does anyone know the threads for dave in Spain who some people have had probs with , I want to read what he Is supposed to have done before I put a claim in for the package he says is missing !

[Redeye]

Topheronetwoo, it's in The Matrix.

[topheronetwoo]

Ok , thanks

[Huon]

Oi, ....... I'll be sleeping in a hole with a rabbit , purpose built don't you know !!

Does it have a round door?

[topheronetwoo]

Ok can you only get the matrix if you are contributing, I can't find it ? Not got frikin paypal , if this is the case can someone pm me the jist ?

[parbajtor]

I've got some friends with a wood near Amersham. It's not quite SW London though. And they can get a bit "precious" occasionally. One can but ask, though. No probs with fires and outdoorsy stuff though.

[Redeye]

Ok can you only get the matrix if you are contributing, I can't find it ? Not got frikin paypal , if this is the case can someone pm me the jist ?

Yep, The Matrix is the contributors forum. I'll PM you.

[Monsieur]

Dave and nicco , your things will be posted tom ! Been on earlies all week !!

So much slack!! :D No probs mate.

I think that I can come and stay over I'll opt for my hammoc again, of course I will need trees for that, otherwise I'll be slumming it too with a tarp and bivy bag...

[Lathe dog]

This sound's like a cracking idea, count me in.

More than willing to chip in for transport hire, campsite fee's etc.

Overnighter, weekend , no difference to me Just let me know where and when.

Is this Meet up gonna be Ray mears , or Bear Ghrylls style, just thought I'd ask as
Hotel room's can be expensive this time of year . :D:D

[topheronetwoo]

Def not a bear event, I've asked my sister in law to get all the available weekend dates for the campsite at her fiancée s parents farm in godalming ( if that's how you spell it ) I've asked for dates in July and august . I'll check my shifts and post the dates I'm not working and we can see what works for everyone from there , assuming there is available dates ! How very exciting !!!

[topheronetwoo]

I think I might be a proper geek and make an exclusive paracord lanyard for everyone who attends as an event souvineer !! :)

[Lathe dog]

Def not a bear event,

So no raw snake on the menu, no alligator wrestling or jumping down waterfalls and then climbing inside the nearest dead cow to keep warm.....Don't think I'll bovver then.

Only kidding, beginning to sound to good to miss.

[Monsieur]

I think I might be a proper geek and make an exclusive paracord lanyard for everyone who attends as an event souvineer !! :)

Sounds a bit geeky but then again your man knitting is excellent! So why not?

[TallNHairyDave]

I'll bring my new Nexus Caio :D :D :D

And I'll be happy to teach folks to carve spikketrollen :D

[Lathe dog]

I'll bring my new Nexus Caio

Nice catch that one, Was very tempted myself.

[topheronetwoo]

Ahhhhhgggg you got the nexus, I was soooo tempted, looks great, I'd give my cr project 2 for that !!!

[TallNHairyDave]

I've been dithering over it since it went up for sale :lol:

Finally gave in to it.

Although I'm now worried that as there are only forty of these in existence with the swedge it should really be a shelf queen instead of a user, and I want it to be a user!

[gorilla]

a camp-out sounds great - i fear i'm a bit too northerly though - i miss living in Hertfordshire sometimes :)

[TallNHairyDave]

I've just started a seperate thread putting out feelers for how many SW London / Surrey sort of areas might fancy taking part in a Bladesports Cutting Certification day & BBQ...

Thread is here http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?106829-Putting-feelers-out...possible-Bladesports-Cutting-Certification-Day-in-SW-London&p=1470577#post1470577

[Steven65]

I'd love to bring my Horton out for that but I am sure to be home by then.......oh well maybe next year:D

[Lathe dog]

I'd love to bring my Horton out for that but I am sure to be home by then.......oh well maybe next year:D

Well if you don't fancy taking it home with you,....I'd gladly look after it for you until you return. :D:D

I'll just need to put in a few week's in the gym first to be able to pick the thing up.

ATB

Steve.

[Chui]

Glad you guys enjoyed the goat. Sorry we got there late, but the sharps and the company were great. Nice to put some faces to "call signs" as it where.
All in all, a good day out. We should do it again while the weather's good. (Maybe CHUI won't be "on holiday" for the next one and can bring some of his reknown Boerwors.)

Brilliant.......very pleased you all had a great time, and yes, I am very sorry to have missed it.

Very glad indeed to bring a sack o' boerewors to the next meet........which sounds like it may be more of a rural setting - fantastic, look forward to that.

.......any dates yet??

[TallNHairyDave]

Brilliant.......very pleased you all had a great time, and yes, I am very sorry to have missed it.

Very glad indeed to bring a sack o' boerewors to the next meet........which sounds like it may be more of a rural setting - fantastic, look forward to that.

.......any dates yet??

No dates for the campout yet... Topheronetwoo is investigating a site and possible dates in August at the moment I think!

[topheronetwoo]

Yeah sorry about the delay, I'm working nights at the moment. So far I have not had a reply regarding the camp dates , I'll get onto it ! Hope everyone is good !

[Jimi W]

At least Dave is a decent size! Too many midgets in the SW London chapter if you ask me. :D

No, not midgets, just non-giants...
actually, what with a liking for good food and axes, I suspect some of you are actually Dwarves, but you've been on the Ent-Brew...

[Huon]

No, not midgets, just non-giants...
actually, what with a liking for good food and axes, I suspect some of you are actually Dwarves, but you've been on the Ent-Brew...

but, but, but..... dwarfs have beards don't they?

[MushiSushi]

I think this thread stinks of heightism!

[Monsieur]

when did sw London become the middle earth?

[parbajtor]

when did sw London become the middle earth?

Didn't you know the second book in the LOTR trilogy was originally called "The Tolworth Tower" but the printers had run out of that size typeface, so they shortened it.

BTW. Do lady dwarves have lady beards or are they all Brazilian these days?

[Chui]

Didn't you know the second book in the LOTR trilogy was originally called "The Tolworth Tower" but the printers had run out of that size typeface, so they shortened it.

BTW. Do lady dwarves have lady beards or are they all Brazilian these days?

Hmm, not too sure about that......but I did hear of a lady dwarf who, most concerned about her aging looks, had so many facelifts, she now has to shave

[Huon]

I think this thread stinks of heightism!

You'll have to speak up. I can't hear you from down there.

[Huon]

Hmm, not too sure about that......but I did hear of a lady dwarf who, most concerned about her aging looks, had so many facelifts, she now has to shave

I didn't know that you'd met my ex.

[Huon]

when did sw London become the middle earth?

Nope - New Zealand is still the real thing. SW London is a Middle Earth theme park.

[Monsieur]

SO guys, when do we next meet up then? :)

I want to see more stuff ...

[TallNHairyDave]

Not sure what's going on with the campout, but would you be willing to host another BBQ mate?

Dave

[Monsieur]

Not sure what's going on with the campout, but would you be willing to host another BBQ mate?

Dave

Sure why not!! We would need Mushi Sushi's barbie again but no probs for me.

[Ethan]

Tagging this one as I am also from Sarf West Lundin....

However I am 6 feet of tall :(

[TallNHairyDave]

you'd be welcome to come along mate :D

[MushiSushi]

Tagging this one as I am also from Sarf West Lundin....

However I am 6 feet of tall :(

that's alright, Dave's 10ft tall

[Monsieur]

Right, I will see with my better half and MushiSushi which weekend will be the most convenient for a meet up and then we shal see who can come on that day :)

How about we start with you my friend?

[TallNHairyDave]

If it's on a Saturday, then I'm sure Am and I are pretty much free whenever at the moment :D

Apart from this coming saturday, as I'm going to Mushi's to look at Forges :D

[MushiSushi]

Sure why not!! We would need Mushi Sushi's barbie again but no probs for me.

Might be just as easy for me to suggest you lot come over to mine, I'll just pick a weekend when SWMBOOSWCMBLO has a weekend shift and is out of the way!!

7th or 21st Aug?

[topheronetwoo]

Hey guys sorry about the delay with this camp thing. The family I need to contact are away at the moment . Trying to sort it but may be another week before I even get to speak to them . What's this about another BBQ ?

[Huon]

Hey guys sorry about the delay with this camp thing. The family I need to contact are away at the moment . Trying to sort it but may be another week before I even get to speak to them . What's this about another BBQ ?

Hey mate - no problem! You are doing us all a favour. Too soon may be an issue anyway. You'll run into summer holidays, kids, trips......

How's life?

Cheers!

Huon

[topheronetwoo]

Yeah all good thanks mate , working hard ! Did my first lot of 7 nights the other week , killed me !! Yourself ??

[Monsieur]

Hey mate - no problem! You are doing us all a favour. Too soon may be an issue anyway. You'll run into summer holidays, kids, trips......

How's life?

Cheers!

Huon

Same here, 21st sounds better than 7th to me. And can't do 28th!! :(

How are you all doing?

[topheronetwoo]

with regards to this next BBQ , I can't do the 7th or 21st august , the only sat I can do in august is the 14th, 28th
obviously it's whatever everone can do but would like to come obviously !!!

[Lathe dog]

How do chaps,

How we all doin, sounds like another day to look forward to. I'm gonna be working saturday's for maybe the next 3 or 4 week's, but once the dates sorted I'll try and work something out.


Be good to catch up with you all, see what you've been buying & making..

ATB.

Steve.

[Lathe dog]

28th Aug, is out for me to.

[Huon]

Yeah all good thanks mate , working hard ! Did my first lot of 7 nights the other week , killed me !! Yourself ??

Not too bad. Getting geared up for a couple of holidays with kids - and you think nights are hard!

[Ethan]

Yeah all good thanks mate , working hard ! Did my first lot of 7 nights the other week , killed me !! Yourself ??

Eurgh rather you than me. I thought my old shift pattern was bad! Much prefer my current 4 on 4 off....

[MushiSushi]

with regards to this next BBQ , I can't do the 7th or 21st august , the only sat I can do in august is the 14th, 28th
obviously it's whatever everone can do but would like to come obviously !!!

Well need to pick one where the boss is away, she works weekends every fortnight. so take the 21st and add 2 weeks, and those are the weekends i can hold at mine (I could, in reason hold it when she is home, I'm not that hen pecked :P but it would preclude us getting molested by female interference ;) )

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

At the moment any Saturday in August is good with us, although I suspect family will want to see me either the 21st or 28th

[Monsieur]

This is looking more like September now :)

Let see how it turns out. Chui, you were keen to be here last time, how's your schedule looking this time?

[Chui]

This is looking more like September now :)

Let see how it turns out. Chui, you were keen to be here last time, how's your schedule looking this time?

Very kind, thank you.

I'm afraid I have two weekends away planned in early September - the first weekend I could do would be 18/19th.

Sorry - if that's leaving it too late, I'll have to forego again :sad47:

I can do 28th Aug., but believe that conflicts with others and school hols etc.

Cheers,
Paul

[MushiSushi]

Sept dates I can do at mine ...

4th or 5th

18th or 19th

I've got a small garden with a large covered area (or at least it should be by Sept) and I might even fire up a forge along with the BBQ, but we are running out of sunshine by the end of Sept, usually.

[Lathe dog]

Sometime in sept is good for me, Nothing planned at the moment anyway.

[Monsieur]

This is need a small bump september is approaching fast!! Any availabilities and locations?

[topheronetwoo]

I'm Really sorry for taking so long guys , the people who I needed to speak to regarding this got very precious all of a sudden , they wanted to know who you all were , what we would all be doing , now this may not seem that bad but I had told them we would bf camping - considering I'm about to become family I am a tad pissed off that they wanted to cross examine me . I'm sorry , no where else would do that , the only question should be " are you going to have a fire". Sorry I've left it so long but I've Bern thinking about it alot , finally ( sorry) decided they have actually offended me a bit ! So not going to use them .

[Monsieur]

No need to apologise to us mate. You have tried and it's not going to happen. This is not the end of the world. Would still be nice to all gather up again. I think that Mushi offered to host it too and even I can organise that again, not a problem!!

[topheronetwoo]

Sounds great dude I guess what's needed now is some date suggestions !

[Lathe dog]

Bringing this back to the light, I know one or two of you have got hols planned for
the comeing week's/month's........ "enjoy".

Any more suggestion's/plan's. Even if it's just a pint by the river somewhere's one weekend.

I think we ought to try and sneak in another meet before Chrimbo.

ATB.

Steve.

[Chui]

...........
I think we ought to try and sneak in another meet before Chrimbo.

ATB.

Steve.

Absolutely, great idea.

How about Sat 04th Dec........far enough ahead to fit in, not too close to Crimble, family gatherings etc.......?

Venue - tbc

[Lathe dog]

How about Sat 04th Dec........

Venue - tbc

Good for me.

[topheronetwoo]

I'll check the diary !

[parbajtor]

I'll be in Tokyo starting my 7week xmas hols in NZ........




.......but I'm sure I can put it off if you really want me there.......not!

[Monsieur]

That could be fine for me as well. Let's try to work something out!

[Chui]

That could be fine for me as well. Let's try to work something out!

Ah, there you are, wondered where you'd got to............where's Simon? :D

[Monsieur]

Don't know Paul, he's been busy lately I believe.

So that would be a meet up in a public place? No knives display this time then :)

[MushiSushi]

............where's Simon? :D

:baghead

[Chui]

:baghead

No, no, surely not :lol:.........we can't have a SW London meet without one of BB's longest standing members, mate

[MushiSushi]

I was only hiding cause I had suggested my place ... but then things got very .... complicated for a while

[Chui]

I was only hiding cause I had suggested my place ... but then things got very .... complicated for a while

Ah.......I see. I had not picked up on that at all, no worries.

Would be good if we could all meet afore Crimble though.......pub..?

[MushiSushi]

.. and me workshop hasn't moved on a bit since June ...

[Chui]

.. and me workshop hasn't moved on a bit since June ...

.....I haven't tidied/hoovered my office since last year.......wot yer worrying about. Can't find nuffink

[MushiSushi]

well the idea was to have a roof over our heads, just in case, but still no roof :P

[parbajtor]

:baghead

I was only hiding cause I had suggested my place ... but then things got very .... complicated for a while

Oh, I thought you meant you were out Random Speed Dating:rolleye11

[Lathe dog]

Right so as far as I can see were on for a pub meet, possibly Sat 4th Dec.

Otherwise were all round to Simon's to help finish his roof...:D

Whereabouts any preferences, Kingston, Richmond, Putney or any other suggestions.

Anyone heard from Huon , he don't seem to have been around much lately, I hope all's well.

[Chui]

Right so as far as I can see were on for a pub meet, possibly Sat 4th Dec.

Otherwise were all round to Simon's to help finish his roof...:D

Whereabouts any preferences, Kingston, Richmond, Putney or any other suggestions.

Anyone heard from Huon , he don't seem to have been around much lately, I hope all's well.

I'll give Huon a shout, he lives close-by .......

[Monsieur]

Little bump, who's still up for it?

[Monsieur]

Updates, anyone?

[Dark Horse Dave]

Updates, anyone?

Hi all

I guess the answer to the above is "no"!

As a new(ish) poster I haven't been involved previously, but as you can see from the box to the left I'm in the catchment area - New Malden to be precise.

Anyway, I would be interested if anything is going on in the local area.

Cheers all,

Dave

[TallNHairyDave]

Hello Dave! We're in Mitcham :)

To answer Monsieur's question - were still up for a get together at some point!

[Chui]

If a date fits, I'm up for it..........I'll go shake Huon's tree too :D

[Lathe dog]

Sorry Guy's, meant to get back to this sooner. Been having some family dramas
going on the last few weeks or so and couldn't really commit to anything, but thing's
are starting to look up a bit.

Likewise Chui, if we can all agree time, Place, I'm still up for it.

ATB.

[MushiSushi]

Hi all

I guess the answer to the above is "no"!

As a new(ish) poster I haven't been involved previously, but as you can see from the box to the left I'm in the catchment area - New Malden to be precise.

Anyway, I would be interested if anything is going on in the local area.

Cheers all,

Dave

New Malden was my stomping ground for most of my life. :)

[Essexman]

OK save me reading all 16 pages, what was the plan?

[Chui]

OK save me reading all 16 pages, what was the plan?

Meet up before Christmas, talk about the mods n sharps for 5 mins..........then get thoroughly blathered..........;)

- just a good ol' chinwag in a pub (supposing someone susses out that we're ok to meet 'with knives' with the landlord). It's not the time or weather to do a sun-scorching bbq, so a KF pub seems the only option.

[TallNHairyDave]

I reckon the best option for a pub meetup would be to find one where we can hire a room so there's no risk of either joe public wandering in and taking a liking to something or wandering in, getting scared and calling the polis!

Unfortunately I don't go to the pub very often so I can't think of any that would fit the bill...

[Monsieur]

Right guys, happy new year to you all. Let's start our first BB new year resolution to finally make this second meet up happen ;)

Any one would know of a pub that could rent us a room for an afternoon in the SW London area?

[hemdale]

How many people would be attending do you think ?

[Huon]

How many people would be attending do you think ?
This is an old thread so not many but if you check here:

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?98-LSECCA

you should find something scheduled for Feb 26.

Cheers!

[Chui]

How many people would be attending do you think ?

Bruce - this was the beginnings of the pub-meets we do now!

......look forward to you joining us, any knives in particular you'd like to see?


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