Camping weekend at Bardster's - 25-27th May [Archive] - Page 2

John56

13-03-12, 01:41 PM

I deffo can't make it now, have a rather nice lady friend coming over from Argentina. She needs a nice man to show her around london. ;) Do try to have as much fun as me though and take LOADS of pics. I know most of you have camera's so bloody use 'em!Supa
We promise to take loads of pics as long as you do....you can always PM yours if they're not suitable for general viewing ;)

Chui

13-03-12, 02:12 PM

I deffo can't make it now, have a rather nice lady friend coming over from Argentina. She needs a nice man to show her around london. ;) Do try to have as much fun as me though and take LOADS of pics. I know most of you have camera's so bloody use 'em!

Supa

- so, you're dumping seeing ALL of us for just ONE person.........:rolleyes:

Fine, you've marked yer card mate

;)

(take lots o' pics :D )

Supa

13-03-12, 02:56 PM

I did just get a nice ne Nikon bridge camera that I guess I COULD take along with me but will a 8Gb SD be big enough? :D

And yes Chui, I am choosing a beautiful south american lady over a fiend of hairy blokes with big knives...I think theres a 'take a look at my chopper' joke in ther somewhere...

Supa

parbajtor

13-03-12, 05:05 PM

How comes I'm not on the list?

After all the Pakeha & Puha jokes, I'm just a little concerned that I may have been transferred to the menu.

tburgess

13-03-12, 05:29 PM

I've been booking my 2012 leave this morning and have found out that 27th May is not the Spring Bank Holiday. A quick google found this:

In 2012, there will be a special holiday on Tuesday, 5 June, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Jubilee_of_Elizabeth_II). Therefore, to make it a four-day weekend, the Spring Bank Holiday that would usually occur at the end of May will be pushed back to Monday, 4 June 2012.

Am I the only fool that didn't know?????

Errrrr........looks like you have been John mate.

Never mind, arrange your hols accordingly. Not attending is just NOT an option for you I'm afraid.

Chui

13-03-12, 05:32 PM

How comes I'm not on the list?

After all the Pakeha & Puha jokes, I'm just a little concerned that I may have been transferred to the menu.

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
LatheDog
3 x Saint-Just
John56
Skull-Collector + Jade
tburgess + 1
eddie308
parbajtor + 2 tbc
Huon - in spirit

- not my fault, mate :rolleyes:

:D

Huon

13-03-12, 05:47 PM

Huon - in spirit

- not my fault, mate :rolleyes:

:D

It is as far as I'm concerned :(

fluffy

13-03-12, 05:50 PM

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
LatheDog
3 x Saint-Just
John56
Skull-Collector + Jade
tburgess + 1
eddie308
parbajtor (long pig, whoops) + 2 tbc
Huon - pickled in spirit

- not my fault, mate :rolleyes:

:D

Whatever gave you that silly idea? :]

John56

13-03-12, 07:56 PM

Errrrr........looks like you have been John mate.

Never mind, arrange your hols accordingly. Not attending is just NOT an option for you I'm afraid.
I'll definitely be there Mr B and it means I will have 2 long weekends on the trot :D

I sent the original response from my new android phone....ye gods I want my old Nokia back!!! The supplied software keyboard is naff, somebody please tell me there's a better alternative I can download, at least one that's got the comma and fullstop on the same screen as the letters.

Saint-Just

13-03-12, 08:40 PM

I'll definitely be there Mr B and it means I will have 2 long weekends on the trot :D

I sent the original response from my new android phone....ye gods I want my old Nokia back!!! The supplied software keyboard is naff, somebody please tell me there's a better alternative I can download, at least one that's got the comma and fullstop on the same screen as the letters.

This is not downloadable, but a valid option if you're going to type often.
Company is based in Dover, owner is a good friend but this might be useful:
http://www.freedominput.com/component/content/article/17-news/65-coming-soon-the-freedom-i-connex-2

PS not technical enough to know if existing model would work...

Greenbeast

14-03-12, 09:01 PM

skull-collector

16-03-12, 04:10 PM

will people be arriving on the Friday morning? just wondering if I should try and book it off work

Chui

16-03-12, 04:20 PM

will people be arriving on the Friday morning? just wondering if I should try and book it off work

- think you'd better, we need someone to start digging the holes for the camp-fire oven etc etc :lol:

Seriously, people will be there from Friday, at least midday, possibly earlier - all to be confirmed soon

John56

16-03-12, 04:20 PM

I have swype on my galaxy s, you should be able to download and install it, it's quirky but i like it.
Cheers for that, since my cry for help I have found Swiftkey X and it is brilliant. I've also downloaded Go SMS Pro which is far better than the standard text message tool and Dolphin Browser HD. I'm also going to use Google navigation to get me to Bardsters!!!!!

John56

16-03-12, 04:22 PM

I plan on a Friday morning arrival, unless Chui or Bardster say differently.

Chui

16-03-12, 04:26 PM

I plan on a Friday morning arrival, unless Chui or Bardster say differently.

- two people digging............... :D

If weather's good, I'd expect quite an early gang, all tbc v soon

skull-collector

16-03-12, 04:29 PM

Cool i'll see on Monday if I can get it off and remember to pack my shovel :lol:

fluffy

16-03-12, 05:04 PM

Cheers for that, since my cry for help I have found Swiftkey X and it is brilliant. I've also downloaded Go SMS Pro which is far better than the standard text message tool and Dolphin Browser HD. I'm also going to use Google navigation to get me to Bardsters!!!!!
I did that :D

I'm pretty sure I went down every lane surrounding one farm because there were people standing around watching this car being driven down really tight -lanes would be an overstatement- largely tarmac tracks.

Best bet look at the version on your computer screen, take a map and set Charing as a way point on your handset

TallNHairyDave

16-03-12, 06:30 PM

Am and I should be there on Friday around Midday.

Are we still planning on digging a Hangi pit then? If so I'll try to remember to bring the mattock-of-doom with me.

bardster

16-03-12, 07:13 PM

Yup, friday is cool. and still working on the hangi permission but shouldnt be a problem. got half a dozen bits of railway track for putting in.

bardster

16-03-12, 07:18 PM

Just in case you arent looking - you all need to go to the other thread and have more guesses at the comp!

John56

16-03-12, 11:19 PM

I did that :D
I'm pretty sure I went down every lane surrounding one farm because there were people standing around watching this car being driven down really tight -lanes would be an overstatement- largely tarmac tracks.
Best bet look at the version on your computer screen, take a map and set Charing as a way point on your handset
So it's that good is it fluffy? Good job I'll have the normal satnav as No1 backup and a large scale road map as No2.....bet I still get lost though......:rolleyes:

bardster

02-04-12, 06:24 PM

Finally caught up with the site owner. All is cleared :D Costs are unfortunatly different though. He is askng for £10 per night per pitch. Some will save from that but soloists suffer a bit. Sorry i couldnt get the discount we got last year.

On top of that will be costs for the portaloo which still have to be finalsied.

Chastiser

02-04-12, 06:34 PM

Chui

02-04-12, 07:49 PM

Frankly, at £10/night per pitch, I am ok with that.........but some who were hoping for a couple o' nights may find that a bit more than they hoped. Any chance of £10 first night and £5 for the second...........? Or, £15 for a two-night pitch..?

Guess the 'loo will work out at around a fiver/head as before if we have the numbers as indicated.

We could always have a raffle, and I reckon the income would cover the 'loo........?

Chastiser

02-04-12, 07:57 PM

yeah i guess we are down to one night too, particularly as we will prob want to pitch our tent and daughter use her own one like last time.

bardster

02-04-12, 10:12 PM

yeah i guess we are down to one night too, particularly as we will prob want to pitch our tent and daughter use her own one like last time.

I would count that as one pitch.... a family unit.

bardster

02-04-12, 10:13 PM

Chastiser

02-04-12, 10:20 PM

I would count that as one pitch.... a family unit.

cool :biggthump

fluffy

02-04-12, 10:31 PM

cool :biggthump

just think of the relatives you may suddenly gain :O :]

TallNHairyDave

02-04-12, 10:48 PM

We're fine with £10 per night per pitch with the loo cost on top.

Chastiser

02-04-12, 11:11 PM

just think of the relatives you may suddenly gain :O :]

isnt BB one big family?? :D

parbajtor

03-04-12, 03:53 PM

A raffle is a good idea, i could contribute a couple if items, a leather tankard say and a knife or two.

Just the loo and some toilet paper would do, no need to get that drastic.........

......Oh, you mean as prizes for the raffle.

fluffy

03-04-12, 03:59 PM

Just the loo and some toilet paper would do, no need to get that drastic.........

......Oh, you mean as prizes for the raffle.

They are the prizes...much prized too!

parbajtor

04-04-12, 12:32 PM

They are the prizes...much prized too!

Sorry, I forgot to use the "wink" emoticon.

fluffy

30-04-12, 06:55 PM

EEK! No Nightfly

...he can't make it

Nightfly

30-04-12, 07:09 PM

Wish I could have. The need for a two story heated brick outhouse with 240V, the spandex ladies from Putney and running warm water has just been removed.

fluffy

30-04-12, 07:26 PM

I've seen the spandex....:O

TB_London

04-05-12, 08:42 AM

Just about to book trains, from the map Pluckley looks to be the closest.
What times are most people arriving?
Also is there any chance that I can give someone who's driving some money to get my share of water, charcoal and firewood? It'll save me carrying it all on public transport and then the walk from the station

Cheers,
Tom

bardster

04-05-12, 09:41 AM

Wouldnt't worry about water and firewood, plenty on site. Well I shall be bringing the water but you know what i mean ;) Pluckley is indeed closest station, give us a shout when your close and i'll come pick you up from the station.

bardster

04-05-12, 09:42 AM

Toilet is now booked and paid for. £109 for the three days. Cheaper than last year!

tburgess

04-05-12, 09:56 AM

Toilet is now booked and paid for. £109 for the three days. Cheaper than last year!

Ahhhhh, thank Heavens. I'll be able to afford to use it this year then............

Well done sir!

TB_London

04-05-12, 10:13 AM

Ah excellent news, I'll aim for late morning 11ish if that sounds about right. Cheers for the lift offer too that would be ace. Ooo with a lift from the station I could make a trip to Smithfield in the morning, can never have enough meat :D
Is cash on the day ok, or would you prefer in advance via PayPal etc?

bardster

04-05-12, 10:41 AM

Cash on the day is fine and yes more meat is always good hehehe

Saint-Just

04-05-12, 05:43 PM

Judging by the sort of meat coming from roestalker and Fluffy (more pork please: it was fab!) I wouldn't bother with more meat. Corn on the cob could be nice, I'll see if I can get some.

Wigs, you need to pester Huon until he prepares some foil-wrapped veg with herbs and seasoning, ready to cook! :D

Chui

04-05-12, 05:47 PM

Yep, good idea Marc - as much as I can eat meat till it comes out m' ears, a balance of veggies like we had before would be good.

I'll ask 'im.........

fluffy

04-05-12, 05:51 PM

Roestalker is going to get in touch with me so there will be venison....does no-one like burgers except me, rather than pork lumps that take a while to cook?

tburgess

04-05-12, 05:52 PM

Would it be a good idea to start arranging some sort of list for who brings what in the food line - or something like that, to aviod a dearth of some things and a glut of others..............

Chastiser

04-05-12, 06:25 PM

Roestalker is going to get in touch with me so there will be venison....does no-one like burgers except me, rather than pork lumps that take a while to cook?

burgers are great, its important to have food while you are waiting for other food to cook.

Scary_Bob

05-05-12, 12:58 AM

Can anybody attend this camping weekend?
Do you have to have to stay in a tent as I have a camper van?
Or is that not really in the spirit of things.

tburgess

05-05-12, 01:07 AM

Can anybody attend this camping weekend?
Do you have to have to stay in a tent as I have a camper van?
Or is that not really in the spirit of things.

Wouldn't have thought it would be a problem, but I'm sure one of the organisers will confirm either way.

John56

05-05-12, 08:59 AM

Would it be a good idea to start arranging some sort of list for who brings what in the food line - or something like that, to aviod a dearth of some things and a glut of others..............
I seem to remember rather a lot of wasted meat at previous events because people were incredibly generous and bought far more than they could eat. The thing is I really look forward to the venison haunch and pork joints and am happy to contribute towards their costs but as for burgers/sausages etc etc that I want to "snack" on before the main event, I am happy to bring my own. I'm not saying I won't bring a few extras that can go into a communal larder but my concern is the waste and if we all simply bring what we want plus a bit extra there would be very little.

tburgess

05-05-12, 09:20 AM

Yes, that's what I was thinking of John. There was a bit of overkill on the meat last time. I was thinking maybe I'd bring a pile of tomatoes and salady stuff to go with it this time.

bardster

05-05-12, 10:03 AM

yes anyone can attend, and no you dont need to stay ina tent ;) Farid slept in his van last time. :D

John56

05-05-12, 10:34 AM

Yes, that's what I was thinking of John. There was a bit of overkill on the meat last time. I was thinking maybe I'd bring a pile of tomatoes and salady stuff to go with it this time.
That sounds good Trevor. Veggie kebabs or something like Huon's veggie parcels will go down a treat and balance the excessive intake of meat nicely.

Nice65

05-05-12, 10:43 AM

Foodwise, I'm happy to self cater. Not to say I won't grab a burger Fluffy ;)

Lara has cold feet about this now and is trying to opt out. Any coffee and walnut birthday cake makers out there?

Saint-Just

05-05-12, 11:15 AM

Cold feet now? wait 'til she sleeps under a downpour!

(Sorry, did I say that loud? :ralmao: )

Chui

05-05-12, 11:35 AM

Foodwise, I'm happy to self cater. Not to say I won't grab a burger Fluffy ;)

Lara has cold feet about this now and is trying to opt out. Any coffee and walnut birthday cake makers out there?

- coffee and walnut you say, if that's all its gonna take to make her (and you..........) happy, yeah, I'll make one

tburgess

05-05-12, 11:36 AM

Foodwise, I'm happy to self cater. Not to say I won't grab a burger Fluffy ;)

Lara has cold feet about this now and is trying to opt out. Any coffee and walnut birthday cake makers out there?

Colette says she'll do one if that's what's required Rich.

Nice65

05-05-12, 11:36 AM

Believe it or not, the Oztent isn't very watertight when it comes to heavy rain :(

I suspect the Aussie makers may have forgotten the possibility of wet weather :rolleyes:

Nice65

05-05-12, 11:39 AM

- coffee and walnut you say, if that's all its gonna take to make her (and you..........) happy, yeah, I'll make one

Colette says she'll do one if that's what's required Rich.

Two cakes :D

What could possibly go wrong :)

Chui

05-05-12, 11:40 AM

Two cakes :D

What could possibly go wrong :)

- ok, tell you what.........if Colette does the c+w, I'll do one o' my chocolate brownie specials..........?

tburgess

05-05-12, 12:00 PM

Believe it or not, the Oztent isn't very watertight when it comes to heavy rain :(

I suspect the Aussie makers may have forgotten the possibility of wet weather :rolleyes:

OK mate, to help out, Lara can sleep with Colette and I if it rains. Col probably won't object if she gets drunk enough, which is highly likely.

What are friends for?

bardster

05-05-12, 12:07 PM

Fluffy's donated tent is still in the barn. We could put that up as an emergency shelter.

fluffy

05-05-12, 12:11 PM

Fluffy's donated tent is still in the barn. We could put that up as an emergency shelter.
It's two bedrooms off a centre room so should be fine.
It'll take about 1/2 an hour to build though.
The more people helping will speed it up though.

Nice65

09-05-12, 06:11 AM

I just found out about the lack of a Bank Holiday Monday too. It's marked in my diary as one :(

As I'm running out of holiday entitlement I need to have a rethink. It'll likely have to be a one nighter for us now. When are most people arriving?

fluffy

09-05-12, 08:31 AM

I'll be there Saturday with the intention of departing in the small hours Sunday

bardster

09-05-12, 11:41 AM

I'll be there from Friday morning. So folks can turn up anytime from then really.

TallNHairyDave

09-05-12, 12:16 PM

We'll probably be there either on Friday or Saturday morning, depending on how many others plan on arriving on Friday and leaving late on Sunday

tburgess

09-05-12, 12:17 PM

I was going to do 2 nights. Friday afternoon until sometime Sunday.

Chastiser

09-05-12, 01:25 PM

i have booked friday and monday off :D

however if daughter cannot do a 'sickie' cos of exams, we will be there about 6ish on the friday, departing on the sunday, with a monday to dry everything out :ninja:

Nice65

09-05-12, 02:42 PM

with a monday to dry everything out :ninja:

Oh crap, it's not forecast to be wet is it. The tent is a bugger to get dry.

Well, looks like I'm taking the Friday and Monday too. It's biting into my remaining holiday a bit, but it's Laras' birthday w/e. Will be up Fri pm, or Sat lunch, depending on whether she insists on a birthday supper out or is happy to eat there.

I suspect it's up to me to surprise her with a meal out. However being thrown in the car with a cheese and onion sandwich and an opened bottle of red is also a surprise meal. Yes?

Huon

09-05-12, 02:55 PM

I suspect it's up to me to surprise her with a meal out. However being thrown in the car with a cheese and onion sandwich and an opened bottle of red is also a surprise meal. Yes?

You really like to live life on the edge don't you? :D

tburgess

09-05-12, 02:57 PM

Oh crap, it's not forecast to be wet is it. The tent is a bugger to get dry.

Well, looks like I'm taking the Friday and Monday too. It's biting into my remaining holiday a bit, but it's Laras' birthday w/e. Will be up Fri pm, or Sat lunch, depending on whether she insists on a birthday supper out or is happy to eat there.

I suspect it's up to me to surprise her with a meal out. However being thrown in the car with a cheese and onion sandwich and an opened bottle of red is also a surprise meal. Yes?
Without a doubt..And think of the meat fest she"ll be able to enjoy when you get there.

Chui

09-05-12, 03:12 PM

I really do not think anyone can predict the weather that far ahead

.........look at the weather the guys had at GNG recently - ok, one wet bit, the rest was luvverly :)

tburgess

09-05-12, 03:48 PM

I really do not think anyone can predict the weather that far ahead

.........look at the weather the guys had at GNG recently - ok, one wet bit, the rest was luvverly :)

We MUST be due a bit of decent weather now surely..............mustn't we?

skull-collector

09-05-12, 03:55 PM

I'm hoping we can get up on the Friday but is looking like Jade may have the external examiners for her uni course on that day so it may be Saturday morning

fluffy

09-05-12, 04:37 PM

You really like to live life on the edge don't you? :D

Given the number of knives available to the good lady that weekend he may very well experience the edge :D

John56

09-05-12, 05:36 PM

I plan to travel after the rush-hour on Friday morning and get there around lunchtime........I'll leave sometime on Sunday afternoon.

Chastiser

09-05-12, 06:36 PM

I suspect it's up to me to surprise her with a meal out. However being thrown in the car with a cheese and onion sandwich and an opened bottle of red is also a surprise meal. Yes?

it only qualifies if she is blindfolded :pirate:

Hatethatgiraffe

09-05-12, 06:59 PM

I really do not think anyone can predict the weather that far ahead

.........look at the weather the guys had at GNG recently - ok, one wet bit, the rest was luvverly :)
I brought it with me ;)
We had a couple hours on Saturday morning that stopped as soon as I put a brolly, that Tylana lent me, up and stayed off right through the night! Meet ups are so much more fun dry and round a fire :)

Lathe dog

09-05-12, 09:11 PM

bardster

09-05-12, 09:20 PM

Right, got the train tickets booked for the friday arriving midday'ish through to sunday sometime, is there anywhere in Pluckley to stock up on food & drink etc..?

I hope it wont come to it but there's a possibilty I might have to pull out at the last minute due to work stuff, but it should be ok.

we shall pass a farm shop, but headcorn isnt that far away if we need supplies and there is a sainsbury metro, as well as butcher, baker, off-licence, cheesemonger, fish monger and hardware store. Its a real old fashioed high street :D

Lathe dog

09-05-12, 09:33 PM

we shall pass a farm shop, but headcorn isnt that far away if we need supplies and there is a sainsbury metro, as well as butcher, baker, off-licence, cheesemonger, fish monger and hardware store. Its a real old fashioed high street :D

Thank you sir.

Nice65

09-05-12, 09:40 PM

Meet ups are so much more fun dry and round a fire :)

Yes indeed. Got a 30 year old BNIB Tilley lamp as well as the Vapalux, so if we're confined to the barn for a bit at least it'll be bright and atmospheric, but so much nicer round a fire.

Longstrider

09-05-12, 09:48 PM

Yes indeed. Got a 30 year old BNIB Tilley lamp as well as the Vapalux, so if we're confined to the barn for a bit at least it'll be bright and atmospheric, but so much nicer round a fire.

If it's one of those *^%*++^£-ers that you have to fill with petrol and then pump up, don't ask for my help ;) The last one I pumped up (and I mean the last) split, spayed juice all over and then turned into a fireball. Not funny at the best of times .. but inside a canvas tent "waterproofed" by several layers of household gloss paint it was a brown trouser moment extraordinaire :0

Nice65

09-05-12, 09:57 PM

'Tis a paraffin lamp along the lines of a Vapalux. But you just volunteered to give it its first light ;)

Do it next to the fire area in the open, we may be able to use some of your burning clothing to get the kindling going :D

fluffy

09-05-12, 10:01 PM

Huon

09-05-12, 10:26 PM

Don't say that, the silly sod'll start it nude just to spite us :D

Suddenly I feel a lot better about not being there. :D

fluffy

09-05-12, 10:54 PM

It's 16 days to go now..muck boots and wellies possibly?

Nice65

10-05-12, 03:03 AM

It's 16 days to go now..muck boots and wellies possibly?

If the forecast is really awful, like rain throughout, that may well influence my decision to book the 2 days holiday.

Reason I'm typing this at this time of night is 'cos there's such a storm blowing outside it's woken me up ;)

John56

10-05-12, 08:02 AM

If the forecast is really awful, like rain throughout, that may well influence my decision to book the 2 days holiday.
Reason I'm typing this at this time of night is 'cos there's such a storm blowing outside it's woken me up ;)
I'm going to add the weather caveat too......odd showers I can cope with but if it is forecast to tip down all weekend then I probably won't make the trip.

I'm bracing myself for the flak :surrender:

fluffy

10-05-12, 09:04 AM

We're in a drought, surely you know that

tburgess

10-05-12, 10:37 AM

I'm going to add the weather caveat too......odd showers I can cope with but if it is forecast to tip down all weekend then I probably won't make the trip.

I'm bracing myself for the flak :surrender:

Guys, guys. Enough of these negative vibes.

The weather's gonna be fine.

fluffy

10-05-12, 11:03 AM

Guys, guys. Enough of these negative vibes.

The weather's gonna be fine.
It'd better be!
I can't picture the troupe of dancing girls we have booked performing in wellies, it'd be like mud wrestling...:]

tburgess

10-05-12, 11:17 AM

It'd better be!
I can't picture the troupe of dancing girls we have booked performing in wellies, it'd be like mud wrestling...:]

Dancing girls in wellies!

Mud wrestling!

This weekend's shaping up very nicely. I thought I'd be stuck looking at a load of ugly buggers from BB.

John56

10-05-12, 11:21 AM

Guys, guys. Enough of these negative vibes.
The weather's gonna be fine.
Sorry MrB......:ashamed01

Believe me, I've got everything crossed in the hope of good weather.

fluffy

10-05-12, 11:30 PM

Roestalker and I have thrashed out a date for the deer afternoon and I'll have to order the meat from the butcher next week so a rough idea of how many burgers wanted (1 dozen for me) would be good - I already have Marc's pork order.

parbajtor

11-05-12, 03:09 PM

I can't picture the troupe of dancing girls we have booked performing in wellies, it'd be like mud wrestling...:]

Right I'll bring the wetsuit and the stockwhip, and then all we need is a performing donkey and I can cross another one off the "bucket list" :]:happy22::love55:

fluffy

11-05-12, 04:44 PM

Pantomime donkey suit no good?

John56

11-05-12, 05:04 PM

Pantomime donkey suit no good?
I'm not sure that I really want to know the answer but I can't help asking, are you the front or back half fluffy? ;)

Chastiser

11-05-12, 06:29 PM

I'm not sure that I really want to know the answer but I can't help asking, are you the front or back half fluffy? ;)

i think he prefers to be the 'middle' :D

fluffy

11-05-12, 06:33 PM

Cries of "form a circle" were heard :D

John56

12-05-12, 12:14 AM

Cries of "form a circle" were heard :D
Pax vobiscum, Brother Fluffy......;)

Diamond Dave

12-05-12, 09:32 AM

While all you lot are sitting in a field, in the rain and around a fire I will be sitting in a street side cafe sipping Campari and Soda and digesting a few nibble watching all the delightful Italian ladies walk by my thoughts will be with you.

Seriously though Lads and Lasses I would love to have been there with you as I do enjoy these meet ups. I will look forwad to the pictures when I return.

Have a good Un......:)

Nice65

12-05-12, 10:48 AM

While all you lot are sitting in a field, in the rain and around a fire I will be sitting in a street side cafe sipping Campari and Soda and digesting a few nibble watching all the delightful Italian ladies walk by my thoughts will be with you.

Firstly, I suggest you spit that crap out. It's horrible bitter rubbish that only tastes vaguely ok when you have Fiat exhaust in your mouth. And not 500 exhaust Dave, that's good to breathe. :lol:

Oh, did I say "bitter". You need it, I am it ;)

Have an excellent holiday, you'll be missed at Bardsters, maybe only by me mate ;), but missed you'll be. :)

John56

12-05-12, 02:04 PM

While all you lot are sitting in a field, in the rain and around a fire I will be sitting in a street side cafe sipping Campari and Soda and digesting a few nibble watching all the delightful Italian ladies walk by my thoughts will be with you.
Seriously though Lads and Lasses I would love to have been there with you as I do enjoy these meet ups. I will look forwad to the pictures when I return.
Have a good Un......:)
Please tell me you're not going to spend your whole time there singing the first line of "Just one Cornetto" ;)

Seriously mate I'm not envious at all, have a great time....

fluffy

12-05-12, 02:19 PM

Diamond Dave

12-05-12, 06:30 PM

Dave, you know you'll have to take pics or it didn't happen :]
Try explaining that to the Mrs: "I'm taking pictures of these nice ladies for the boys back home dear.." :lol:

I can do that......

Hatethatgiraffe

12-05-12, 06:42 PM

I can do that......
If anyone can....
Enjoy the holiday Dave :)

roestalker270

13-05-12, 09:50 PM

Shot a nice Muntjac buck 3 hours ago that i shall have butchered ready for the weekend, should be good eating! Think I'll be there Saturday night and Sunday:)

Chastiser

13-05-12, 09:52 PM

Shot a nice Muntjac buck 3 hours ago that i shall have butchered ready for the weekend, should be good eating! Think I'll be there Saturday night and Sunday:)

did you or Gary get it??

roestalker270

14-05-12, 06:21 PM

did you or Gary get it??

Gary's not out till Saturday mate, he's coming Roe bashing. Saw a nice little buck last time out that will be ideal if we can find him:D

Chastiser

14-05-12, 06:24 PM

slightly OT, but, i have 3 cast iron fry pans, desparatly in need of a burn and season, any one done this before and would the 'moderate' fire we are going to have be suitable for this?

Saint-Just

14-05-12, 06:53 PM

fluffy

14-05-12, 06:59 PM

It would, but curing a pan takes a while and it would be better if you started at home.
Make sure the pan is rust-free, using wire wool as needed.

Pour a little vegetable oil, coat the pan as you heat it until the oil starts to smoke.
Stop the heat, let it cool down, wipe thoroughly with kitchen roll. repeat the following day. Do not wash, just wipe. And again.

The more you do it, the better the pan will be.

Trust a Frenchman to know how to eat well, even if he lives over here and insists he's only here for the tea :D

Chastiser

14-05-12, 07:05 PM

It would, but curing a pan takes a while and it would be better if you started at home.
Make sure the pan is rust-free, using wire wool as needed.

Pour a little vegetable oil, coat the pan as you heat it until the oil starts to smoke.
Stop the heat, let it cool down, wipe thoroughly with kitchen roll. repeat the following day. Do not wash, just wipe. And again.

The more you do it, the better the pan will be.

we had them quite well seasoned but they seemed to 'go off' after some time. one was ruined by improper use by someone who didnt know how to cook with one.

have tried reseasoning but to date hasnt worked well.

TB_London

14-05-12, 08:14 PM

Best way i have found to season is with lard, rather than oil which unless you get hot enough will form a gummy coating rather than a nice seasoning.
First i'd make sure it was clean with wire wool as needed to make sure the new seasoning has a good base to adhere to. Then put the oven on to pre heat the oven to it's hottest temp heat. Put an even layer of lard in the pan and on the hob heat up to smoking point. Then I pour it out into a bowl and carefully use a wad of kitchen towel to coat the rest of the pan, you need to be very careful doing this, i have silicon oven mits so they are impermeable to the hot fat and heat proof to grip the pan, if you just have normal oven gloves be very careful. I then put the pan in the oven up side down (Foil in the bottom of the oven stops a lot of mess). After 30 minutes check progress, and give another wipe around with the lard and half hour if needs be. Then leave to cool in the oven. The first thing i'll cook in it would be some sliced onions. The slight acidity will clean off any residue and seems to help set the seasoning.

If you're going to do it over the fire, i'd wait for it to be just glowing embers and set it up on a support. If directly in the fire it'll get very sooty, and if amongst the embers it's likely to be too hot and burn the seasoning off.

TB_London

14-05-12, 08:20 PM

Double post

TB_London

14-05-12, 08:35 PM

double double post

Chui

14-05-12, 09:39 PM

.........knows his stuff, does Tom.

TallNHairyDave

15-05-12, 10:32 PM

We'll probably now only be coming for the day on Saturday, sans tent as I have just had a massive flare up of sciatica which ended up with me being kept in overnight at the hospital hopped up to the eyeballs on painkillers.

I tried to get to A&E under my own steam when the pain got too bad, but couldn't get into the car fully or back out again... It took the application of Entonox and two of LAS' finest to get me out of the car! Quite amusing with hindsight, but seriously NOT fun at the time!

I've been told to keep it extra careful for at least a couple of weeks while my back heals, have been referred for physiotherapy and am on a nice mix of STRONG painkillers, all of which kind of precludes sleeping in a tent - even on my exped synmat dlx. :(

Fourtunately the painkillers have reduced it to the feeling of "having been trampled in a rugby scrum then kicked in the nuts a couple of days ago" and while I still have the numbness, pins & needles etc in my right leg that goes with the trapped nerve I can at least stand, sit and walk without wanting to scream obscenities!

tburgess

15-05-12, 10:38 PM

We'll probably now only be coming for the day on Saturday, sans tent as I have just had a massive flare up of sciatica which ended up with me being kept in overnight at the hospital hopped up to the eyeballs on painkillers.

I tried to get to A&E under my own steam when the pain got too bad, but couldn't get into the car fully or back out again... It took the application of Entonox and two of LAS' finest to get me out of the car! Quite amusing with hindsight, but seriously NOT fun at the time!

I've been told to keep it extra careful for at least a couple of weeks while my back heals, have been referred for physiotherapy and am on a nice mix of STRONG painkillers, which kind of precludes sleeping in a tent - even on my exped synmat dlx. :(

Sorry to hear about that Dave. I've just had a dose of sciatica and it is sh1te isn't it, although mine doesn't sound nearly as bad as yours.

Hope it sorts out soon mate.

Nice65

15-05-12, 10:39 PM

Ouch. That's a bummer Dave. No chopping for you matey.

Mind you, it's still over a week away, maybe you'll be ok.

TallNHairyDave

15-05-12, 10:41 PM

Sorry to hear about that Dave. I've just had a dose of sciatica and it is sh1te isn't it, although mine doesn't sound nearly as bad as yours.

Hope it sorts out soon mate.

Thanks mate. So do I! Sympathy for a fellow sufferer... It's a real bastard isn't it? Possibly the worst part was every time it twinges, it felt like someone had put my nuts in a vice and was cranking it down hard!

This is the worst I've ever had it though.

TallNHairyDave

15-05-12, 10:41 PM

Ouch. That's a bummer Dave. No chopping for you matey.

Mind you, it's still over a week away, maybe you'll be ok.

Fingers crossed mate! Fingers crossed! :)

John56

15-05-12, 11:05 PM

We'll probably now only be coming for the day on Saturday, sans tent as I have just had a massive flare up of sciatica
As a long standing back sufferer who has had 3 ops on a progressive herniated disc you have my sympathy Dave.....here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

TallNHairyDave

15-05-12, 11:18 PM

As a long standing back sufferer who has had 3 ops on a progressive herniated disc you have my sympathy Dave.....here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

Thanks John mate, much appreciated!

3 ops... Ow mate! Much sympathy! How's it doing nowadays?

P.s - just had my third and final diazepam for the day and it's starting to kick in. Nice :)

John56

16-05-12, 12:11 AM

Thanks John mate, much appreciated!
3 ops... Ow mate! Much sympathy! How's it doing nowadays?
P.s - just had my third and final diazepam for the day and it's starting to kick in. Nice :)
It's been pretty good thanks Dave. My last keyhole op was 6 or 7 years ago and I've had the odd flare-up since which usually last between a couple of days and a week but they have been painful rather than debilitating. I'm a lot more sensible about what I do now but you have to live and that means you sometimes have to do things that can set it off again.

The only advice I will give you is to cut down on the painkillers as soon as you can. The problem is because they mask the pain you end up doing more than you should which can make the problem worse and lengthen the recovery time.....

Anyway, take it easy and I look forward to seeing you and Am again soon.

TallNHairyDave

16-05-12, 09:11 AM

It's been pretty good thanks Dave. My last keyhole op was 6 or 7 years ago and I've had the odd flare-up since which usually last between a couple of days and a week but they have been painful rather than debilitating. I'm a lot more sensible about what I do now but you have to live and that means you sometimes have to do things that can set it off again.

The only advice I will give you is to cut down on the painkillers as soon as you can. The problem is because they mask the pain you end up doing more than you should which can make the problem worse and lengthen the recovery time.....

Anyway, take it easy and I look forward to seeing you and Am again soon.

Thanks mate, excellent advise.

Tried to get in the car this morning to go to work as I figured that the pain was now manageable enough to do so and boy was that a mistake!

Have put myself back a bit with that I reckon - back to swearing as I slowly shuffle around instead of walking more normally with gritted teeth! :(

John56

16-05-12, 10:58 AM

Thanks mate, excellent advise.
Tried to get in the car this morning to go to work as I figured that the pain was now manageable enough to do so and boy was that a mistake!
Have put myself back a bit with that I reckon - back to swearing as I slowly shuffle around instead of walking more normally with gritted teeth! :(
Sorry to hear that Dave......have you had an MRI? (PM on it's way).

Chui

16-05-12, 11:08 AM

Likewise, sorry to hear of your misery, Dave.

I've had back issues for years, learnt how to cope though.

pm on its way

Chastiser

16-05-12, 01:26 PM

it felt like someone had put my nuts in a vice and was cranking it down hard!

curious as to how you know this sensation well enough to use it as a comparison? :D

does sound bad though Dave.

mick spain

16-05-12, 02:36 PM

curious as to how you know this sensation well enough to use it as a comparison? :D

does sound bad though Dave.

It's an old army trick:D:O:C

John56

16-05-12, 02:38 PM

It's an old army trick:D:O:C
Please tell me this is not part of the "beasting" ritual. :O :lol:

fluffy

16-05-12, 03:23 PM

Just an aside...are people planning on bringing LOTS of knives?

Chui

16-05-12, 03:25 PM

Just an aside...are people planning on bringing LOTS of knives?

- a dozen mebbe, no more

Lathe dog

16-05-12, 06:18 PM

Just an aside...are people planning on bringing LOTS of knives?

I'll have to limit it a bit to what I'll actually be needing over the weekend, so maybe 2 or 3.

mick spain

16-05-12, 06:42 PM

Please tell me this is not part of the "beasting" ritual. :O :lol:

It's not official but it happens it's character building :lol::C

Chastiser

16-05-12, 06:44 PM

It's not official but it happens it's character building :lol::C

apparently it helps with learning how to change step as well :D

mick spain

16-05-12, 06:51 PM

Just an aside...are people planning on bringing LOTS of knives?

I'm hoping to be there :)
& I have been in the work shack & trying to get a knife done to bring, first one in nearly a year 8)

TallNHairyDave

16-05-12, 08:54 PM

Sorry to hear that Dave......have you had an MRI? (PM on it's way).

Nope, they reckon they've got it figured out from the examinations and what pain etc I was getting. If it doesn't ease off in a "reasonable time" with the aid of pain killers then they'll MRI it.

Likewise, sorry to hear of your misery, Dave.

I've had back issues for years, learnt how to cope though.

pm on its way

Thanks for the sympathy and the PM mate. :)

curious as to how you know this sensation well enough to use it as a comparison? :D

does sound bad though Dave.

Errrr.... because if I'd said "it felt like someone had grabbed my nuts and was crushing them in a fist" that might have given people the wrong idea? :lol:

Thanks everyone for the sympathy and best wishes. :)

Update: first physiotherapy session this saturday which was the soonest I could get, so there goes getting to the Herts, Beds & Bucks meet up as well :(

Chui

18-05-12, 11:49 PM

Just had a quick squint at weather forecast for Ashford next Friday...

............only 12 hours of sunshine

:D. :D

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lathe dog

19-05-12, 10:03 AM

Just had a quick squint at weather forecast for Ashford next Friday...

............only 12 hours of sunshine

:yikes:..........better pack the waterproofs then......:D

Nice65

19-05-12, 10:07 AM

Just had a quick squint at weather forecast for Ashford next Friday...

............only 12 hours of sunshine

:) Oh yes, we need that sunshine :)

TallNHairyDave

20-05-12, 01:49 AM

Physio went well, second appointment on Wednesday morning.

I have however been advised that sleeping on a camp mat would be "a bad idea" for at least a couple of weeks... So still no camping for me this coming weekend, but Am and I will be along on Saturday morning for plenty of good socialising, plinking (we'll bring the CO2 revolver and CO2 1911) and food :)

We'll bring along a big pot of Am's lovely home made ratatouille to share (with luck folks will remember that from the first LSECCA BBQ - it went down very well!)

Still happy to contribute to the loo costs even though we're not going to be camping - I'm sure one of us will end up using it :lol:

John56

20-05-12, 08:31 AM

Physio went well, second appointment on Wednesday morning.
That's good news Dave, fingers crossed the second appointment goes well too.

fluffy

20-05-12, 09:42 AM

We'll have to teach Am spine walking:]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DExbVFd4tUQ

roestalker270

20-05-12, 10:27 AM

Chui

20-05-12, 10:31 AM

Right chaps,

We got 2 bucks yesterday, one of my backup assassins got one about the same time Fluffy lost his innocence. So, how shall we do this? I can get one of them butchered and processed into burgers, steaks etc, shall i bring t'other one along for you all to hack up caveman style?

Up to you, let me know the consensus. They'll both go into the butcher in the morning otherwise.8)

I am defo up for having some time skinning, yes please!

If you're happy to give a little guidance too, that'd be great.

Very happy to let anyone use one of my skinners should they wish........?

roestalker270

20-05-12, 10:37 AM

I am defo up for having some time skinning, yes please!

If you're happy to give a little guidance too, that'd be great.

Very happy to let anyone use one of my skinners should they wish........?

Excellent! Saves me some time today!

fluffy

20-05-12, 10:37 AM

tburgess

20-05-12, 10:38 AM

Chastiser

20-05-12, 10:48 AM

i think my crew would be extremely interested in seeing this done. scale wise, i have only done rabbit, so it would be great to see something much larger done.

if there is anything left and no one wants it, wouldnt mind a bit to make some biltong with :)

fluffy

20-05-12, 10:49 AM

if we skin we need wet wipes, alcohol gel and probably plasters:D

Chastiser

20-05-12, 10:53 AM

if we skin we need wet wipes, alcohol gel and probably plasters:D

i can see the clumsy twits society gaining quite a few new members all in one go :pirate:

roestalker270

20-05-12, 11:55 AM

The six pointer (see, I can speak the language :D) looked a bit lean.
Would that make it a better choice for burgering and the other better as steaks?

I ask because my neighbour is an award winning butcher and the meat from his shop tastes so much better, I assume because it has been prepared in the best way

I was thinking along the same lines, but the steaks will be no better or worse from either animal. I think the young murderist shall go into the butcher and be turned into all the good stuff, and the 6 pointer can come along to Bardsters in it's just shot state so that i can show how to take off the head and feet, and then have a skinning session. Is there a beam or something in the barn at the farm that the deer could be hung from?

Chui

20-05-12, 12:00 PM

- brilliant, Nick...........this is shaping up :D

fluffy

20-05-12, 12:47 PM

I was thinking along the same lines, but the steaks will be no better or worse from either animal. I think the young murderist shall go into the butcher and be turned into all the good stuff, and the 6 pointer can come along to Bardsters in it's just shot state so that i can show how to take off the head and feet, and then have a skinning session. Is there a beam or something in the barn at the farm that the deer could be hung from?

plenty of beams, more than one covered area.

bardster

20-05-12, 01:05 PM

Yeah, we can hang it from the beams in the barn. I have a few skinning knives folks can play with too. Will bring plenty of plasters in the first aid kit :D

Another note. dont worry about firewood folks, just charcoal. we have a big pile of oak on site for firewood.

we could oak smoke some of the meat ;)

TB_London

20-05-12, 01:07 PM

Would be good to break down one, I'll bring some knives :D

fluffy

20-05-12, 01:12 PM

Would be good to break down one, I'll bring some knives :D

...another BB motto :D

Longstrider

20-05-12, 08:23 PM

we have a big pile of oak on site for firewood.

Long bits again ? Should I bring the noisy saw again ?

Nice65

20-05-12, 08:31 PM

Long bits again ? Should I bring the noisy saw again ?

Why not. I'm packing one, but I won't bring the combi can so will only have one tank of fuel to play with. It'll do a lot of work on that, but it wouldn't hurt to have another there.

skull-collector

21-05-12, 10:42 PM

Me and Jade will be coming up Saturday morning as she has the moderators coming up for the end of her university course on Friday and probably won't finish with them untill 6pm so by the time we got ready and got there it would probably be nearly 11pm and thats a bit late for me to be bothered to put the tent up :lol:

roestalker270

22-05-12, 06:12 PM

Would anybody wot is cumin happen to have one of these that they could bring along for me to have a fondle of please?:

http://www.heinnie.com/Katz-Knives/Fixed-Blade-Knives/Lion-King-White-Micarta/p-156-1000-7617/

roestalker270

22-05-12, 08:09 PM

Eddie308 has just blown us out!

Apparently working to feed his kids is more important....:rolleyes:

eddie308

22-05-12, 08:13 PM

Eddie308 has just blown us out!

Apparently working to feed his kids is more important....:rolleyes:

harsh but fair. :surrender:

Huon

22-05-12, 08:16 PM

Hmmmmm....

Kids? You can easily make more.

I'd say that Eddie's LSECCA membership should be reviewed. Any real knife person would sell their kids to be able to attend.

:D

Eddie308 has just blown us out!

Apparently working to feed his kids is more important....:rolleyes:

eddie308

22-05-12, 08:19 PM

Hmmmmm....

Kids? You can easily make more.

I'd say that Eddie's LSECCA membership should be reviewed. Any real knife person would sell their kids to be able to attend.

:D

gotta feed em, so they'll fetch a good price!!! :D

Chastiser

22-05-12, 08:21 PM

harsh but fair. :surrender:

thats a shame mate, but not a prob with the handover, we can do that in june :pirate:

eddie308

22-05-12, 08:24 PM

thats a shame mate, but not a prob with the handover, we can do that in june :pirate:
dont forget to send me the dates your off, june approaches fast! :D

fluffy

22-05-12, 08:28 PM

gotta feed em, so they'll fetch a good price!!! :D

still not been able to get a good price for mine :(

never mind, catch you next time Eddie

stevebrm

22-05-12, 09:30 PM

bardster

22-05-12, 09:39 PM

Chui

22-05-12, 09:41 PM

Hi Gents
nothing like leaving it last minute but is there still some room for a little one??
If I were to rock up at Pluckley stn around 7pm on friday would anyone be around to help me find my way to the site?
cheers
Steve

Steve - you'd be most welcome and I am quite sure one of us would be able to come and pick you up, but keep us informed..........will try and send you a couple of members mob.nos by pm

Take a look........a nice stroll from the station to the camp-site shown by green arrah ;)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/Picture28.png

stevebrm

22-05-12, 10:26 PM

Thanks a lot guys

Chastiser

22-05-12, 11:11 PM

well it looks like i have fixed my s200, will anyone have some air there as i wont have time (or the dosh) to get my bottle tested and filled before this weekend?

fluffy

22-05-12, 11:19 PM

food order is in with the butcher for burgers and Marc's pork

bardster

22-05-12, 11:49 PM

Bottled 14 litres of cider today... hope folks will be thirsty!

Chastiser

22-05-12, 11:53 PM

Bottled 14 litres of cider today... hope folks will be thirsty!

oh bloody yum :pirate: :surrender: :D

skull-collector

23-05-12, 12:53 AM

Bottled 14 litres of cider today... hope folks will be thirsty!

Now your talking!

I picked up a dozen wild boar and juniper berry sausages today

bardster

23-05-12, 08:07 AM

Lets hope its drinkable then! First time i've made cider. Seems to taste ok.

Greenbeast

23-05-12, 09:35 AM

Would it be ok to visit for a few hours during the day saturday at no cost?

Chui

23-05-12, 10:19 AM

Would it be ok to visit for a few hours during the day saturday at no cost?

- sure, be great to see you!

Bring water, food etc with you, whatever you'll need

Greenbeast

23-05-12, 10:36 AM

:D

Cool, if i need anything i'll bring it!

subwoofer

23-05-12, 10:36 AM

Would it be ok to visit for a few hours during the day saturday at no cost?

- sure, be great to see you!

Bring water, food etc with you, whatever you'll need

I was hoping to drop by on a similar basis if that is OK?

Is there a sort of timetable for Saturday, I'd love to see some cutting and don't want to miss out by turning up too late.

There was mention of some possible shooting. How far does the permission go? I might be able to bring some of the following if appropriate; .22lr semi-auto rifle, air rifle, air pistol, shotgun, a bow or two, a crossbow.

Chui

23-05-12, 10:45 AM

I was hoping to drop by on a similar basis if that is OK?

Is there a sort of timetable for Saturday, I'd love to see some cutting and don't want to miss out by turning up too late.

There was mention of some possible shooting. How far does the permission go? I might be able to bring some of the following if appropriate; .22lr semi-auto rifle, air rifle, air pistol, shotgun, a bow or two, a crossbow.

Yes, sure, will be good to see you.

As for shooters, please drop a pm to Bardster for clarification..........thanks. May be air rifles only, but please check.

Chiv

23-05-12, 10:57 AM

Looks like your going to have a great weekend weather wise. I would love to come but I work all the time, well some of the time :lol:
I have here lots of venison and rabbits, if someone would like to collect them I would be happy to donate and I'm not too far from the site.

bardster

23-05-12, 11:05 AM

I think we may be OK for venison ;)

bardster

23-05-12, 11:07 AM

I was hoping to drop by on a similar basis if that is OK?

Is there a sort of timetable for Saturday, I'd love to see some cutting and don't want to miss out by turning up too late.

There was mention of some possible shooting. How far does the permission go? I might be able to bring some of the following if appropriate; .22lr semi-auto rifle, air rifle, air pistol, shotgun, a bow or two, a crossbow.

Non FAC shooters only please, ie air rifles and pistols. Bows are OK though.

Chastiser

23-05-12, 01:11 PM

Lets hope its drinkable then! First time i've made cider. Seems to taste ok.

make sure there is extra loo roll just in case :D

Nice65

23-05-12, 02:02 PM

Chui

23-05-12, 02:35 PM

Chastiser

23-05-12, 07:01 PM

Most kind - there is a certain someone who'd like some additional for the making of game biltong...........no? ;)

yes :pirate:

Nice65

24-05-12, 10:27 PM

All packed up, roofrack secure, Oztent atop. Forecast superb...looking good. See you tomorrow mid afternoon.

Looking forward to this one :)

Chastiser

24-05-12, 10:30 PM

All packed up, roofrack secure, Oztent atop. Forecast superb...looking good. See you tomorrow mid afternoon.

Looking forward to this one :)

not packing stuff till tomorrow, cant leave till daughter gets in from school anyway. prob be there between 6-7. anyone got a gps/satnav location for the site??

also, is anyone bringing any air, couldnt get me bottle tested and filled in time :(

am also really looking forward to this one :)

dkonopinski

24-05-12, 10:34 PM

Have a fantastic time! :bushcraft::happy23:

David

PS If some dear, kind soul could furnish us with a few pics that would be great.

tburgess

24-05-12, 10:35 PM

I'm gonna have to get a bigger car!!

The amount of stuff the missus has put together for a 2 night camp is unbelievable. Haven't loaded yet but it's going to be tight and I've a feeling the dog may have to go on the roof-rack.

Looking forward to seeing y'all.

Lathe dog

24-05-12, 10:56 PM

All set ready to go here.

Looking forward to it.

fluffy

24-05-12, 11:01 PM

not packing stuff till tomorrow, cant leave till daughter gets in from school anyway. prob be there between 6-7. anyone got a gps/satnav location for the site??

also, is anyone bringing any air, couldnt get me bottle tested and filled in time :(

am also really looking forward to this one :)

Site location postcode is TN27 9EY

first post :)

fluffy

24-05-12, 11:01 PM

Chastiser

24-05-12, 11:14 PM

Site location postcode is TN27 9EY

first post :)

yeah i spotted that after i posted my comment, but really, you didnt have to say it twice :D

roestalker270

24-05-12, 11:29 PM

Non FAC shooters only please, ie air rifles and pistols. Bows are OK though.

I might bring my baby along for folk to gawk at if they fancy it? Won't bring any ammo.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/roestalker270/Rifles/IMG_0064.jpg

Nice65

24-05-12, 11:42 PM

Have a fantastic time! :bushcraft::happy23:

David

PS If some dear, kind soul could furnish us with a few pics that would be great.

Will do Konopinski ;)

TallNHairyDave

24-05-12, 11:43 PM

I might bring my baby along for folk to gawk at if they fancy it? Won't bring any ammo.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/roestalker270/Rifles/IMG_0064.jpg

If that'd be ok with Bardster, I'd love to have a gawk at that in the flesh!

fluffy

25-05-12, 12:16 AM

yeah i spotted that after i posted my comment, but really, you didnt have to say it twice :D
Yes I did
Yes I did

Nice65

25-05-12, 10:37 AM

First pic. Can you spot the kitchen sink. That's 'cos it wouldn't fit :rolleyes:

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/1befda4b.jpg

fluffy

25-05-12, 10:55 AM

...must...bring...air..rifle...

Nice65

25-05-12, 11:13 AM

...must...bring...air..rifle...

Think I knocked the scope off shutting the door :D

dkonopinski

25-05-12, 11:34 AM

First pic. Can you spot the kitchen sink. That's 'cos it wouldn't fit :rolleyes:

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/1befda4b.jpg

Nonsense, quite clearly there's still half a roof-rack going spare. :P ;) :landy:

parbajtor

25-05-12, 02:39 PM

Most kind - there is a certain someone who'd like some additional for the making of game biltong...........no? ;)

Yes indeedy!

If that'd be ok with Bardster, I'd love to have a gawk at that in the flesh!

Me too.

Unfortunately SWMBO has been in Devon this week and won't get back till late Friday night. I'll be rocking up on saturday probably around noon.

Nice65

25-05-12, 07:15 PM

Comfy :) tburgess and the better half having a drink.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/b1f42714.jpg

morgan

25-05-12, 07:28 PM

Well guys, it seems like your going to have some nice weather over the weekend.
Have fun.

Huon

25-05-12, 08:01 PM

Comfy :) tburgess and the better half having a drink.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/b1f42714.jpg

Bugger! I really wanted to be there. Any pictures of Chui and the lavvu?

Saint-Just

25-05-12, 10:40 PM

I'll arrive tomorrow afternoon, all by myself... or maybe with Djinn (he is really getting on, poor thing)

Nice65

26-05-12, 12:01 AM

I'll arrive tomorrow afternoon, all by myself... or maybe with Djinn (he is really getting on, poor thing)

Bring Djinn Marc, bless him. No Taina and Mrs SJ?

TallNHairyDave

26-05-12, 02:52 AM

Looking forward to tomorrow (well later today now).

No ratatouille, sorry - Am and I had today booked off work, but we both ended up having to work in the mornings. Got home, started sorting stuff out and both crashed out on the sofa for a bit.... Clean forgot to do the ratatouille so I dashed round sainsburys late and have got loads of mini sausage rolls, mini cheese & onion rolls, mini scotch eggs, assorted crisps and a couple of their deli counter's half way decent saucisson-sec.

So that's some snacks sorted for sharing in between burgers, sausages and venison! :lol:

P.s. have camera, steadicam handle and headcam as well for filming the cutting comp. Will bring iPad and camera card reader for it to offload the raw videos if folks want to watch playback :)

P.p.s knives, axe, CO2 pistols, air rifle also packed and ready :)

Essexman

26-05-12, 07:33 AM

So here I am at work Sat morning, not much fun. :C

You guys really have the weather this weekend, hats on and lots of sun cream.

Have a great time.

Chui

26-05-12, 09:19 AM

Arrived late, got lavu up, tout, just before dark - all great.

Very sorry you couldn't make it, Huon :(

Will take pics........

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

JerseyBob

26-05-12, 09:50 AM

Hope you guys & gals have a great weekend - if the weather is anything like it is here you'll have a great one!

Greenbeast

26-05-12, 10:44 AM

According to sat nav my forge is 9 minutes away :D
see you guys after lunch!

Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2

roestalker270

26-05-12, 11:23 AM

I'm waiting for a parcel from Heinnies, i ain't budging till it gets here!;)

TallNHairyDave

27-05-12, 01:53 AM

I had an absolutely cracking day today. :) (quite literally!)

Great to see everyone and the skinning / butchery demo was fascinating, thanks Roestalker! Very educational! (I got a fair amount of video of it and some photos, but the vids will need editing down to a reasonable length before uploading!)

There was air pistol plinking, air rifle shooting, knife throwing and archery going on at various points throughout the day... And when it got too hot mid afternoon, we all either retired to tents or gathered in the barn.

Thanks to Roestalker for the deer & Fluffy's shooting skill for bagging it! It was delicious! :D Thanks to everyone else who brought grub - the wild boar sausages were a very close second to the venison in deliciousness! And the coffee walnut cake was absolutely superb... Shame that neither Grace nor a suitably enormous knife were available to slice it! ;)

Thanks again to Roestalker for bringing your rifle along - what a superb piece of engineering that is! And the scope on top of it was equally impressive! I'm just waiting for the embarrassing photo of me to get posted as I rolled to my side away from the rifle prior to getting up... I paused to remark on just how impressed I was with it and some sod snapped a photo, making me look like I was posing "calendar girl" style alongside it! :lol:

Big thanks as usual to Paul for his hospitality and arranging the amenities.

Finally thanks to Fluffy for making my back go "crunch-pop-pop-pop" - it hurt like hell when it did, but suddenly I found that the pain that I was in before his ministrations was very greatly reduced!

DeliveryD

27-05-12, 12:22 PM

Would Love to see some pics as I'm sitting here working!

Saint-Just

27-05-12, 03:34 PM

Thanks again to Paul for his hospitality.

A wonderful time was had by the Saint-Justs, despite a fairly bad start as one of the 2 cars going to the meet broke down in a dangerous place, and we had to get 999 involved before the AA could move in.
BTW, is there a place we can send a "thank you" message to the very helpful PC, who did not bat an eyelid when the AA told him they would be there "within an hour"?
In the end I pushed the car out of harm's way under the protection of his car, not wanting to mobilise an essential service for the convenience of a delayed recovery vehicle, but I felt really embarrassed at having to ask him to come here in the first place.

Nick's meat was excellent, as was the company and it was good to catch up with friends from last meet, and get to know new ones. Even Djinn found new friends.

A special "thank you" also to John for the patience he's shown to my 6 1/2 yo tyrant :D

Chui

27-05-12, 04:47 PM

A few pics from the weekend

Looking back from the top of first field towards barn (just out of pic far right)...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020258.jpg

Thank you Huon for the loan of the tipi :)...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020259.jpg

The barn, centre pic, where most the socialising takes place...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020275.jpg

So wonderful to meet the delightful Mick Spain - here, giving TB_London and Bardster of knife throwing...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020263.jpg

The field adjacent to ours, looking up...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020270.jpg

..........and looking down - big thanks again, Bardster, a lovely spot for us to come and chill-ax...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020276.jpg

Getting ready for some plinking...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020285.jpg

Colette, Nice65 and Lara...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/RichLaraColette.jpg

Longstrider looks on while TNHD and fluffy refresh themselves as John56 (far left) recalls how big the wild boar he bagged back in...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020290.jpg

A big, big thank you to roestalker270 for the beautiful venison - not a lot left after the skinning and filleting

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/P1020292.jpg

Gizmo

27-05-12, 05:01 PM

Great pics! Lovely to see a "real" meadow full of buttercups! I have been walking across many meadows in my neck of the woods recently and all of them consist of grass and grass alone; not a buttercup or poppy in sight. Looks like you all had a great time.

subwoofer

27-05-12, 05:27 PM

It was good to see everyone, I only wish I had been able to stay longer. Hopefully next time I might pick the right time to see some cutting.

sarj

27-05-12, 05:30 PM

Great pics there Chui. That hombre Mick spain looks quick on the draw:D

mick spain

27-05-12, 05:56 PM

Great pics there Chui. That hombre Mick spain looks quick on the draw:D

Cheers sarj
I didn't realise any one had got me in any pics I was trying to avoid it :D that was a bit of practice I was having with the throwing knife, I'm not going to mention I won the comp though :lol:

What a great bunch of blokes everyone of them, really enjoyed myself, thanks to them all for being so friendly & to Fluffy for buying one of my knives
& what an absolute Gentleman Bardster is & the way he organised it all it all was very impressive, I wouldn't be able to praise them all enough :)

Oh & did I mention that I won the knife throwing comp :lol::D

Thanks to all that went :D

fluffy

27-05-12, 06:05 PM

Cheers sarj
I didn't realise any one had got me in any pics I was trying to avoid it :D that was a bit of practice I was having with the throwing knife, I'm not going to mention I won the comp though :lol:

What a great bunch of blokes everyone of them, really enjoyed myself, thanks to them all for being so friendly & to Fluffy for buying one of my knives
& what an absolute Gentleman Bardster is & the way he organised it all it all was very impressive, I wouldn't be able to praise them all enough :)

Oh & did I mention that I won the knife throwing comp :lol::D

Thanks to all that went :D

SHHHHHH! Mrs Fluffy may be looking :O

Remind me Mick, who won the knife throwing competition?
I seem to remember it wasn't me but you did reseat my shoulder well :D

mick spain

27-05-12, 06:10 PM

SHHHHHH! Mrs Fluffy may be looking :O

Remind me Mick, who won the knife throwing competition?
I seem to remember it wasn't me but you did reseat my shoulder well :D

Hiya Gary I can't really say I won the knife throwing comp but you might find out if someone else posts it:lol:

Hope your shoulder is ok ;)

Darkstar

27-05-12, 06:16 PM

Nice photos Chui, you have a good eye.

I'm jealous of the lot of you combined!

Chastiser

27-05-12, 06:17 PM

What a great weekend.

the list of things done etc just goes on and on.

air rifle
knife throwing
archery

the excellent deer skinning and butchery demo followed by tasters of raw venison.

huge thanks to john56's generosity, what a nice chap he is (no dont blush).

thanks to dave for a go of that tangliofolio, been dying to have a go of that one.

ended up doing some more plinking instead of cutting, but was so pleased to have fixed my gun in time for the weekend.

it was really nice to re-aquaint with old friends and also to meet some new friends as well.:)

on the social front, its so great to chill with a few beers and stuff as the evening turns into night, and whats more we got to do that for two nights in a row.

big, big thanks for the haunch of venison, which is to start its journey into biltong this evening :D although it does seem part air cured already.

thanks also to paul (bardster) for the opportunity of the weekend and the use of the marvelous facilities.

roll on august :D

fluffy

27-05-12, 06:33 PM

Chopping things up with big knives, seeing TB_London sharpen, eating, drinking and discussing realpolitic in the early hours.

Fun was had!

cave_dweller

27-05-12, 06:36 PM

Looks like a great time, and a superb spot! Nice views - thanks for sharing it.

Saint-Just

27-05-12, 07:33 PM

Quintessential Kent, that is :)

A great spot, and weather you can only dream of, especially when planned this early.

The night sky was just as magnificent.

John56

27-05-12, 08:07 PM

What an absolutely fantastic weekend, it was great to see some old friends and also to make some new ones....these events just get better and better.

Thanks has to go to Bardster for organising it all and also for arranging the weather. :)

Thanks to Nick and fluffy for supplying the venison and to Nick, with Chui as his most able apprentice for the butchering demo. The tenderloin medallions were my idea of food heaven.

The air rifle shoot was fun and the cutting we did was great too, it was good to try some different knives. Tom TB_London did some sharpening for quite a few of us on his Japanese stones and it goes without saying that Longstrider had the usual queue for his sharpening services, so thanks to them.

As for the knife throwing, a young man named Farid challenged us all to a competition and I have to report that we were all completely outclassed by a rather unassuming gentleman who called himself Mick Spain. The only reason I mention it is because Mick would never blow his own trumpet and I want him to get the glory that he deserves :lol:

Mark, your "tyrant" as you call her is an absolute delight, though she does seem to have a penchant for Haribos, does she get that from you or Caroline? :)

Mick, I'm not blushing mate, I just caught the sun a bit ;) Please don't forget to send me some pics of Caroline's art project.

The only downer for me was I think my turbo popped it's clogs on the way home.....I'll know more when I get my mate to check it tomorrow but I've got a horrible feeling that it could be expensive!!!!!!

What date in August is the next one?

bardster

27-05-12, 08:13 PM

What a great weekend. A big thank you from me and Huw (site owner) for your respect of the site and clearup. Afte every one had gone you could hardly tell people had been there. It was great meeting old friends and new again. Looking forward to august already.

fluffy

27-05-12, 08:36 PM

August Bank Holiday weekend if I remember

Chastiser

27-05-12, 08:42 PM

August Bank Holiday weekend if I remember

:)

dkonopinski

27-05-12, 09:24 PM

Thanks for posting the pics. Nice65 & Paul Chui.

David

Nice65

27-05-12, 10:06 PM

What a cracking weekend :) Gentlemen and ladies, thank you all for probably the finest weekender I've had with all you lot.

Some piccies, can't do them all yet, Photobucket is playing up.

Heaven.....

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/99184749.jpg

A fine cooking fire;

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/IMG_1374.jpg

In the barn, some cool fellas...apart from Suicidal Sid :rolleyes:

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/IMG_1386.jpg

In the back we have Roestalker and Chui, clockwise Fluffy, St Just, John56 (hidden), Skull-Collector, Longstrider. Then Mick Spain and Lathe Dog having a gas.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/IMG_1389.jpg

Ah, and just to capture the feel of this meet...:)

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/IMG_1395.jpg

Trev and Collette...your splendid dollop of a dog :)

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/IMG_1371.jpg
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/IMG_1369.jpg
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/IMG_1368.jpg

Martyn

27-05-12, 10:21 PM

Man, that meet looks like bliss to me. You can see in the pics how chilled everyone is. Love it. Wish I was there.

stevebrm

27-05-12, 10:29 PM

Many thanks to Paul (Bardster) and to all you gents (and ladies) for an absolutely superb weekend -I could have very happily stayed for a lot longer.
Mostly new faces -now friends, all of whom were so generous with time, advice, knowledge and lifts not mentioning single malt....
So same time and place next weekend then ??

roestalker270

27-05-12, 11:14 PM

T'was indeed a good shin dig!

Enjoyed the skinning session with Chui, he's got great potential, with my help and some sharper knives he could be the best. Try the Katz line mate, they's good;)

Hopefully my trick with the single malt will stay with you Steve, it will save you one day!

Thanks to Paul for the invite and chucking it all together:D Can we have some rain next time please, if it ain't rainin' it ain't trainin', and having watched some of the knife "throwing" from a fairly safe distance i think some trainin' is required:pirate:

It's been said before, but it really is good to talk in person to folk that have, until you meet them, just been names on a forum. Makes it all seem more Real if you follow me. I've got friends the length and breadth of the country and the globe, and it's good to think that through a forum like this, you can add people with similar interests that you would never have met before to the list, and also become a sort of national community. I'm fairly new into it all, but i could see a lot of it amongst some of the more established members.

I'll try to get a Fallow for the next meet, be a bit more to eat rather than to just have a taste:yuck:

Nice65

27-05-12, 11:30 PM

Man, that meet looks like bliss to me. You can see in the pics how chilled everyone is. Love it. Wish I was there.

If BB didn't exist Martyn then this sort of thing wouldn't happen.;) Cheers fella.:)

It's been said before, but it really is good to talk in person to folk that have, until you meet them, just been names on a forum. Makes it all seem more Real if you follow me. I've got friends the length and breadth of the country and the globe, and it's good to think that through a forum like this, you can add people with similar interests that you would never have met before to the list, and also become a sort of national community. I'm fairly new into it all, but i could see a lot of it amongst some of the more established members.

I'll try to get a Fallow for the next meet, be a bit more to eat rather than to just have a taste:yuck:

Nick, you were fantastic to watch. Apologies for my opportunist J.Russell, she actually got more than me.:D

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/nice65/223d6f51.jpg