Camping weekend at Bardster's - 25-27th May

[Chui]

Have had a chat with Bardster and this is available, and, the weather should be warming up nicely :)

Also, Bardster now has the shooting rights there, and with his BASC insurance, all covered for organising shoots, so folks can bring air rifles officially now.

Does this work well with the usual suspects and anyone who'd love to come and join in a very jolly time in the countryside.........?

If time no good, we can change.........

Will report costs etc., but as before, not a 'spensive weekend.

PS.

Site location postcode is TN27 9EY

Map for site once you're zooming in on a map:

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/Bardsters.jpg

.............the very point of the white arrow is down a lane off the tarmac, the corner of the field.

Generally:

Costs for the campout at this stage are:

£5 per person per night (to be confirmed by Bardster soon)
Portaloo hire c. £110 (to be confirmed and to be split among all attending)

Details for payment in advance will be posted later or on the day with cash

Ideas of what to bring: (as TNHD's notes last year)

Each tent to bring:
- a bag of charcoal for communal BBQing - we have run out of charcoal before :C
- a bag of firewood (unless Bardster confirms that there is a plentiful supply onsite - TBC closer to the date)
- something foody for the communal cooking - sausages, burgers, bread rolls / pitta breads / jacket potatoes - we will have some venison, and possibly other joints, but do not rely on them being served every day
- booze / soft drinks depending on your own preferences.

This site is quite large, plenty of space for pitching a tent.........very rural and peaceful. Quite basic, just a portaloo - no showers or suchlike. Nearest pubs and villages are a drive away.

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

[fluffy]

I know I'll be there....that should be enough to put people off :D

[Chastiser]

us - provisonally.

any idea of costs yet food wise?

oh and the refill tank for my s200 still needs a cert so anyone bringing air?

oh, chillie anyone?

[Saint-Just]

The Saint-Justs would be delighted to join you

[TallNHairyDave]

Count Am and me in. :)

Dates are fine with us - looking forward to it.

Hiring a portaloo again like last time?
Arrive onsite on Friday, stay til Sunday/Monday a.m.?

Wonder if we can get Longstrider along again and do some cutting? :)

[Chui]

.......
Wonder if we can get Longstrider along again and do some cutting? :)

- great idea, you wanna drop him a pm Dave.........haven't seen him on BB for a wee while now

[TallNHairyDave]

Will do!

Update - dropped him a text message.

[Relin]

Sounds wonderful but for the uninitiated, erm, where is it? :)

[Saint-Just]

Sounds wonderful but for the uninitiated, erm, where is it? :)

Near Ashford, Kent

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Looking forward to it!

[Relin]

Near Ashford, Kent

Thank you sir, now just to check with SWMBO :)

[TallNHairyDave]

Bardster's Farm is the wee spur marked with the big white arrow off of Green Hill Lane, Egerton (in Kent) in the image below:

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/Bardsters.jpg
(Image hidden as it is huge!)

Whack TN27 9EY into your satnav as the postcode - it's the nearest one as the site doesn't have one, not being a property. - Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=tn27+9ey&safe=off&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Ashford+TN27+9EY,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&sqi=2&ll=51.182181,0.733659&spn=0.004909,0.009452&t=h&z=17)

[roestalker270]

I shall endeavour to knock over a Roe buck that you can all feast upon. Not sure if I'll be about yet though....

[TallNHairyDave]

Huzzah! Thanks Roestalker. That haunch of venison last time was top scoff!

Be great if you could make it to this one in person too.

As a very rough idea of costs for people who've not been to one before, the last one worked out at about £15 a head for site hire and portaloo hire, and we all brought along charcoal for the communal cooking + grub to share + beverages to share, and a great time was had by all!.

And Farid did the most awesome paella known to man :)

[Chui]

I shall endeavour to knock over a Roe buck that you can all feast upon. Not sure if I'll be about yet though....

- you gotta come..........let us ply you with fine beverage for your generosity :D

[Chastiser]

hope john brings some bows again

[roestalker270]

- you gotta come..........let us ply you with fine beverage for your generosity :D

Sadly mate i rarely touch a drop!:( I used to just get very happy, but i find i get very solemn nowadays over past experiences. Either that or i just want to go to bed!

I've stuck the date on the calendar in the hope it doesn't have to change, but if it does it will run the gauntlet of my busy life! When the Roe bucks are in season it can be a busy time of a weekend when folk want to come try their luck.

[Chui]

Sadly mate i rarely touch a drop!:( I used to just get very happy, but i find i get very solemn nowadays over past experiences. Either that or i just want to go to bed!

I've stuck the date on the calendar in the hope it doesn't have to change, but if it does it will run the gauntlet of my busy life! When the Roe bucks are in season it can be a busy time of a weekend when folk want to come try their luck.

- actually, none of us do either :rolleye11 we're just practising.......

Would be great if you could make it - a very easy, laid-back and friendly time is had by all

[roestalker270]

- actually, none of us do either :rolleye11 we're just practising.......

Would be great if you could make it - a very easy, laid-back and friendly time is had by all

Eddie308 tries to corrupt me with whisky and coke whenever he's down! But he's always been a sucker for a war story. His hero is Rambo.....

[John56]

hope john brings some bows again
I'm sure I can find something for the ladies to use and obviously anybody else that would like to have a go, I'll also bring a couple of springer air rifles.......low tech, just like my bows :)

I guess that means I'm coming. :)

[Lathe dog]

I'm in.

[tburgess]

Me, me, me please..........and SWMBO.

Was a great weekend last year. Can't wait!

[TallNHairyDave]

Here's the thread for the last campout we did in case anyone wants to have a look before they decide to come to this one...

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?125701-LSECCA-CAMPOUT!-Bardster-s-Farm-27-amp-28-August

It was a great weekend and we all had a thoroughly chilled out and enjoyable time :)

[bardster]

seeing as i wont be organising a major event at the same time like last year, I can take more of a part this time. Costs should be about the same. I'll get on the case for the loo. I can bring my selection of bows along as well.

[Chastiser]

Here's the thread for the last campout we did in case anyone wants to have a look before they decide to come to this one...

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?125701-LSECCA-CAMPOUT!-Bardster-s-Farm-27-amp-28-August

It was a great weekend and we all had a thoroughly chilled out and enjoyable time :)

missed the last one, but one before that was great.

[Huon]

Alas this is a weekend I can't make :(

Have fun guys!

[skull-collector]

Looks like I won't have any archery competitions on that weekend so i'm in :D
I asked Jade but she says that she will most likely be busy with uni work and end of year show but i'm allowed to come on my own

[Diamond Dave]

This looks good and would love to attend, but will be in Italy on those dates :

[Longstrider]

Count me in fellas :)

[Chui]

Count me in fellas :)

- marvellous :D

[cave_dweller]

I'd love to make this one and put some faces and names together. I'll start working on getting a pink pass forthwith!

[eddie308]

Eddie308 tries to corrupt me with whisky and coke whenever he's down! But he's always been a sucker for a war story. His hero is Rambo.....

sod that IM rambo's hero!!!!........ chuck norris fears me too, but dont tell him i said that though :C

check out your quotes at the bottom of your posts.......... who's the sucker for a war story????? :rolleyes:
i like vampire romances! :D

[fluffy]

sod that IM rambo's hero!!!!........ chuck norris fears me too, but dont tell him i said that though :C

check out your quotes at the bottom of your posts.......... who's the sucker for a war story????? :rolleyes:
i like vampire romances! :D


...only because they give you werewolves some hope

[Huon]

sod that IM rambo's hero!!!!........ chuck norris fears me too, but dont tell him i said that though :C

check out your quotes at the bottom of your posts.......... who's the sucker for a war story????? :rolleyes:
i like vampire romances! :D

...only because they give you werewolves some hope

Jeez! Sounds like I'm well out of this one :D

[eddie308]

Jeez! Sounds like I'm well out of this one :D

yep, its only gonna get even more silly. :D

[eddie308]

...only because they give you werewolves some hope
ah Fluffy, you say such sweet things. this sounds like fun, can i come please? SWDWST would love it too. ;)

[Huon]

ah Fluffy, you say such sweet things. this sounds like fun, can i come please? SWDWST would love it too. ;)

She who does what she's told?

[fluffy]

She who does what she's told?
In his dreams :lol:

[eddie308]

yeah its short for 'she who does what she's told, to make me look big in front of my mates, but makes me pay when we're alone, SO alone' but she dont like going by her full name. :surrender:
told ya it was only gonna get sillier.

[Chui]

...only because they give you werewolves some hope

- howlin' at the moon is not mandatory. We seem to end up doing it anyway.........lol

[eddie308]

- howlin' at the moon is not mandatory. We seem to end up doing it anyway.........lol

it just keeps getting better and better, seems ill fit right in. :D

[Huon]

In his dreams :lol:

Hi Fluffy :)
Then I can rely on you to point out Eddie's affectionate name for his other half when she turns up at Bardster's? All this talk of vampires and werewolves has given me a taste for a real-life horror story. I think this could provide what is needed.

Before and after pictures would be a plus :D

[TallNHairyDave]

Ahh, this'll be a goodun :)

All the usual suspects, plus some newcomers to indoctrinate into the ways of Bardster's Farm Club. :D

[eddie308]

Hi Fluffy :)
Then I can rely on you to point out Eddie's affectionate name for his other half when she turns up at Bardster's? All this talk of vampires and werewolves has given me a taste for a real-life horror story. I think this could provide what is needed.

Before and after pictures would be a plus :D
thats just plain mean! :D

[Chris the Cat]

Could I come along to this one?
Be nice to meet some of you Cats that I don't get to see at the Bristol knife show!
My best.
chris.

[Huon]

Could I come along to this one?
Be nice to meet some of you Cats that I don't get to see at the Bristol knife show!
My best.
chris.

Fine but you do have to bring:

+ a significant other we can wind up and incite to violence or

+ a video camera with which we can record Eddie's misfortunes or

+ both of the above

and lots of booze and food (preferably flesh)

[fluffy]

Could I come along to this one?
Be nice to meet some of you Cats that I don't get to see at the Bristol knife show!
My best.
chris.

Chris you might well turn out to be the most sane one there :D

(we know Huon's not sane because he won't be there)

[TallNHairyDave]

Chris, you're more than welcome mate, as is anyone else from BB who happens to find themselves free that weekend and fancies joining us!

[Chris the Cat]

Chris you might well turn out to be the most sane one there :D

(we know Huon's not sane because he won't be there)
Cheers mate!
BUT, I take it you have yet to see the 'Chris the Cat' page on Endicotts web page!??
( oh the shame!.. that and lunch time drinking!!)
da C.

[Chris the Cat]

Chris, you're more than welcome mate, as is anyone else from BB who happens to find themselves free that weekend and fancies joining us!

Thank you sir!
da C.

[Nice65]

I shall do my best to be there, small matter of my good ladys' birthday on the 25th to work round though. ;)

[tburgess]

I shall do my best to be there, small matter of my good ladys' birthday on the 25th to work round though. ;)

Bring her along Rich?

Or doesn't she know what you're really like.........;)

[Chui]

I shall do my best to be there, small matter of my good ladys' birthday on the 25th to work round though. ;)

- bring her along!

What could be better than being in the open air, middle o' t' countryside wi' a load o' friendly mates......... :D

[John56]

Bring her Rich....I'll even donate a bottle of fizz to the celebrations :)

[Chui]

..........ha-haaaa - that's fairly conclusive then :D

Next......

[Nice65]

Bring her along Rich?

Or doesn't she know what you're really like.........;)

:)

She's excellent at making the right noises when I show her new knives. She's also the proud owner of a pink Svord Peasant.

[TallNHairyDave]

Bring her along Rich! I'll bring cake for the festivities :)

[Chui]

John - bottle o' fizz
TNH Dave - choccie cake
Chui - biltong and 'wors
Trevor - sharp wit
........all set, what more could ya need

[Nice65]

John - bottle o' fizz
TNH Dave - choccie cake
Chui - biltong and 'wors
Trevor - sharp wit
........all set, what more could ya need

Have just been told that a coffee and walnut cake would most likely swing it for me ;)

[Chui]

Have just been told that a coffee and walnut cake would most likely swing it for me ;)

- consider it done........twill go well with the choccie cake and fresh brewed coffee

[fluffy]

100 burgers anyone?

[Hatethatgiraffe]

Nearest airport? Spare space in a tent?

[Nice65]

- consider it done........twill go well with the choccie cake and fresh brewed coffee

Superb, looks like we'll both be there :)

[fluffy]

Nearest airport? Spare space in a tent?
Gatwick or Manston.
There is ( or should be) a 2 bedroom family tent I left there for the purpose last year

[tburgess]

Have just been told that a coffee and walnut cake would most likely swing it for me ;)

Excellent.

Result!!


John - bottle o' fizz
TNH Dave - choccie cake
Chui - biltong and 'wors
Trevor - sharp wit
........all set, what more could ya need

Mmmm. Do Hennies sell sharp wit.........? If not, where d'ya get it?

Anyone?

[parbajtor]

Excellent.

Result!!



Mmmm. Do Hennies sell sharp wit.........? If not, where d'ya get it?

Anyone?

DMT diafold and a strop

[Nice65]

100 burgers anyone?

Yes please, 100 for me. :)

Reminds me of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers when the three stoned brothers go to a burger bar and Fat Freddy asks for 3 cheeseburgers, closely followed by the others ordering 3 each too :D

[John56]

Nearest airport? Spare space in a tent?
I'd be more than happy to ferry you from and back to Stansted John.

[Chui]

Mmmm. Do Hennies sell sharp wit.........? If not, where d'ya get it?

Anyone?

- you with a couple o' bevvies inside..........great wit and cheer :)

[Chui]

I'd be more than happy to ferry you from and back to Stansted John.

- likewise, Heathrow. Will just need to find out the extent of my pink-ticket

[Nice65]

Nearest airport? Spare space in a tent?

That would be hugely above the call. I'll pay half your fare.

[tburgess]

- you with a couple o' bevvies inside..........great wit and cheer :)

Bevvies!! Me?

That's scurrilous sir and I shall be seeking legal advice.


Lining up to be a good meet this though, I should say. :party11:

[Chastiser]

Nearest airport? Spare space in a tent?

got a spare one man tent if ya want to borrow?

[Chastiser]

John - bottle o' fizz
TNH Dave - choccie cake
Chui - biltong and 'wors
Trevor - sharp wit
Chastiser - beef chillie :D
........all set, what more could ya need

[Hatethatgiraffe]

I'd be more than happy to ferry you from and back to Stansted John.
Very generous!

- likewise, Heathrow. Will just need to find out the extent of my pink-ticket
And once again :)

That would be hugely above the call. I'll pay half your fare.
That's just mental Rich, it won't be too expensive :)
Many thanks for the offer :)
I'll look into the fares, time off etc and see if it's doable!
Should be ok, gotta be quicker than a four hour drive to Newark this weekend :)

[Longstrider]

HTG ... NONE of that silly fruity cider ! :O You know what happened last time ....:yuck: :rolleyes: :lol:

Square sossizis however would be made very welcome by many of the assembled vagrants.

[Huon]

Chris you might well turn out to be the most sane one there :D

(we know Huon's not sane because he won't be there)

I knew Fluffy was coming and there is a limit to the insanity that any one event can take.

BTW, I hate you all! The choice of weekend was deliberately and maliciously made to keep me away. The addition of cake, bubbly and other assorted nice stuff just rubs salt into the wounds. I'll remember this ;)

[Hatethatgiraffe]

HTG ... NONE of that silly fruity cider ! :O You know what happened last time ....:yuck: :rolleyes: :lol:

Square sossizis however would be made very welcome by many of the assembled vagrants.
Will be sticking wit apple this weekend Ian and I'll bring some square sausage for those with an educated palate :)
That's me and ye! :lol:

Unsure how well a slab of square sausage would go down on the plane down to bardsters :rolleyes:

[cave_dweller]

HTG ... NONE of that silly fruity cider ! :O You know what happened last time ....:yuck: :rolleyes: :lol:

Square sossizis however would be made very welcome by many of the assembled vagrants.

I've heard rumours that they're better when they are cooked though...

[Chastiser]

oooooh square sossizies, we likes um :)

[Chui]

oooooh square sossizies, we likes um :)

- fine, there's another whose not having any 'wors




;)

[Huon]

I've heard rumours that they're better when they are cooked though...

You cook vagrants? :yuck:

Surely that is a little harsh.

[Chastiser]

- fine, there's another whose not having any 'wors




;)

ahh but because we have an educated pallet, then we like those too :)

[Chastiser]

- fine, there's another whose not having any 'wors




;)

are ya gonna do those veggies like you did on the first bardsters? couple of votes for em from here.

[Saint-Just]

are ya gonna do those veggies like you did on the first bardsters? couple of votes for em from here.

If you want those veggies you need to get Huon to come... And he's good with the meat, too.

[Chui]

are ya gonna do those veggies like you did on the first bardsters? couple of votes for em from here.

- argh, now........they were not my effort.........that credit has to go to the talented Huon. He is an excellent cook, to say the least........

[Huon]

If you want those veggies you need to get Huon to come... And he's good with the meat, too.

Muwhahaha.... (http://Muwhahaha.com) :]

My devilish and subtle revenge begins!

[Saint-Just]

Of course we could always ask him to prepare everything and get Chui to collect it on his way to Bardster on the day :]

[Chastiser]

Of course we could always ask him to prepare everything and get Chui to collect it on his way to Bardster on the day :]

now thats a good call :D

[Chui]

Of course we could always ask him to prepare everything and get Chui to collect it on his way to Bardster on the day :]

I can only guess it'd be tipped over me, since he's unable to come.......:C

[roestalker270]

Well it's on the calendar now. I think me and Eddie308 can share our old love nest, stick down the rather large collection of dead animal skins and roll around amongst the ticks and fleas! Birds of a feather and all that!

Here we were when we was young!

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/roestalker270/Knives/Girlsshoot008.jpg

[eddie308]

[QUOTE=roestalker270;1873314]Well it's on the calendar now. I think me and Eddie308 can share our old love nest, stick down the rather large collection of dead animal skins and roll around amongst the ticks and fleas! Birds of a feather and all that!

are you thinking jolly boys outing then mate, leave the accessories at home? big bag of skins has increased since i got back from africa

[TallNHairyDave]

Can't wait for this!

I could really do with some :bushcraft: and :party11: right now.

[Supa]

I'm in if I can wangle a lift from someone. Train fares are horrendous.

Supa

[roestalker270]

[QUOTE=roestalker270;1873314]Well it's on the calendar now. I think me and Eddie308 can share our old love nest, stick down the rather large collection of dead animal skins and roll around amongst the ticks and fleas! Birds of a feather and all that!

are you thinking jolly boys outing then mate, leave the accessories at home? big bag of skins has increased since i got back from africa

Dat is perzackly wot i is finkin me ol' china;)

[Huon]

[QUOTE=eddie308;1873411]

Dat is perzackly wot i is finkin me ol' china;)

All this talk of "outing" may not be appropriate. It is not that sort of "camping" weekend.

Are you sure you guys have the right forum?

:D

[Chui]

Can't wait for this!

I could really do with some :bushcraft: and :party11: right now.

- exactamondo!

This thread has pulled me out of the winter blues (greys, really) :)

[Chastiser]

on the subject of air rifles, anyone bringing a chronograph?? my ole s200 has never been across one and would be good to see what it is doing.

[John56]

on the subject of air rifles, anyone bringing a chronograph?? my ole s200 has never been across one and would be good to see what it is doing.
I'll see what I can do.........

[Hatethatgiraffe]

Can't wait for this!

I could really do with some :bushcraft: and :party11: right now.


- exactamondo!

This thread has pulled me out of the winter blues (greys, really) :)

Now if only something was happening this weekend :lol:

[John56]

Now if only something was happening this weekend :lol:
You're a proper little tease......:D

[Chui]

You're a proper little tease......:D

- indeed he is, but we'd not wish him any other way, but don't tell 'im ;)

[Chastiser]

- indeed he is, but we'd not wish him any other way, but don't tell 'im ;)

good job he cant read eh? :pirate:

[Hatethatgiraffe]

You're a proper little tease......:D
Whatever could you mean? ;)

- indeed he is, but we'd not wish him any other way, but don't tell 'im ;)
Tell who what? :lol:

[eddie308]

All this talk of "outing" may not be appropriate. It is not that sort of "camping" weekend.

Are you sure you guys have the right forum?

:D[/QUOTE]

ahh camping weekend.......... i thought it was a 'camp' weekend ducky :D

[Huon]

All this talk of "outing" may not be appropriate. It is not that sort of "camping" weekend.

Are you sure you guys have the right forum?

:D

ahh camping weekend.......... i thought it was a 'camp' weekend ducky :D[/QUOTE]

That's OK. We're a tolerant crowd but it is probably best to avoid any public displays - we wouldn't want to frighten the livestock.

:D

[roestalker270]

All this talk of "outing" may not be appropriate. It is not that sort of "camping" weekend.

Are you sure you guys have the right forum?

:D

ahh camping weekend.......... i thought it was a 'camp' weekend ducky :D[/QUOTE]

Was he insinuating that we don't bat for the same team old bean??

[bardster]

I'll see what I can do.........

I'll have mine there too

[eddie308]

Was he insinuating that we don't bat for the same team old bean??[/QUOTE]

i think he was, scandalous!!! with our reputations as well! :D

[Huon]

Was he insinuating that we don't bat for the same team old bean??

i think he was, scandalous!!! with our reputations as well! :D[/QUOTE]

Hell no! If you guys are telling me that you both bat for the same team I believe you :lol:

[Huon]

Just a thought...

We usually seem to end up with quite a few large joints and chunks of meat to cook at these things. Have you guys considered trying a hangi for a change?

It is a great way to cook outdoors for large groups and can be surprisingly versatile. Everything from whole pigs through fish and vegetables to dessert all in the same 'oven'.

I'd guess Bardster may have played with this style of cooking before.

[Chui]

Just a thought...

We usually seem to end up with quite a few large joints and chunks of meat to cook at these things. Have you guys considered trying a hangi for a change?

It is a great way to cook outdoors for large groups and can be surprisingly versatile. Everything from whole pigs through fish and vegetables to dessert all in the same 'oven'.

I'd guess Bardster may have played with this style of cooking before.

- well, given the weather will be gorgeous that weekend, I suggest you and your 'Crocodile Dundee' Mum come show us how it's done............she'd love it :D

[Huon]

- well, given the weather will be gorgeous that weekend, I suggest you and your 'Crocodile Dundee' Mum come show us how it's done............she'd love it :D

It is a thought but I'd need to work out how to get the entire clan there together with gear and extra paraphernalia like wheelchairs. It is very unlikely to happen :(

Mum's not the "Kiwi Dundee" relative - quite. That would be her father who went bush at 12 to become a pig hunter back around the time of WW1. I wish he was around to come along. It would be a real eye-opener.

Think about a hangi anyway. They are great fun and not too hard. The only challenging bit would be finding the right sort of stones for the firepit.

[Chui]

The only challenging bit would be finding the right sort of stones for the firepit.

- so using Longstriders stones isn't quite enough then.......

[Huon]

- so using Longstriders stones isn't quite enough then.......

I'd like to you try :D

I think he might get a little miffed at the point where you built a bonfire on top of them.

Please do make sure you get a video if you decide to do this :ralmao:

[Chui]

I'd like to you try :D

I think he might get a little miffed at the point where you built a bonfire on top of them.

Please do make sure you get a video if you decide to do this :ralmao:

Oh, really..........I am sure he won't mind...........







.........err, I woz 'aving a larff ;) :D

Reminds me a bit of how we've cooked camp-bread on safari in SA

[parbajtor]

It is a thought but I'd need to work out how to get the entire clan there together with gear and extra paraphernalia like wheelchairs. It is very unlikely to happen :(

Mum's not the "Kiwi Dundee" relative - quite. That would be her father who went bush at 12 to become a pig hunter back around the time of WW1. I wish he was around to come along. It would be a real eye-opener.

Think about a hangi anyway. They are great fun and not too hard. The only challenging bit would be finding the right sort of stones for the firepit.

Big lumps of scrap iron work pretty well. A lot better than river stones anyway. :ninja:

[Chui]

Big lumps of scrap iron work pretty well. A lot better than river stones anyway. :ninja:

- yep, anything with a good capability for specific heat capacity............mebbe some of Huon's old axe heads even.........

[Huon]

Big lumps of scrap iron work pretty well. A lot better than river stones anyway. :ninja:

Yep. Chunks of railway track are sometimes used. Not traditional though :)

Will you be going Pete?

[Huon]

- yep, anything with a good capability for specific heat capacity............mebbe some of Huon's old axe heads even.........

You seem to have me out-axed these days and as you'll be the man on the spot......

[TallNHairyDave]

If we can wangle it (and Bardster would be OK with the digging of a pit) then a Hangi would be kind of awesome :D

[parbajtor]

Yep. Chunks of railway track are sometimes used. Not traditional though :)

Will you be going Pete?

Hope to be, my B'day is the 29th

EDIT: I may have even finished my comp cutter by then

[Huon]

Hope to be, my B'day is the 29th

EDIT: I may have even finished my comp cutter by then

I'm guessing that given your history you may have been involved in a hangi or 3 as well. Would that be the case?

Pictures of the comp cutter would be great BTW.

[bardster]

Yep. Chunks of railway track are sometimes used. Not traditional though :)

Will you be going Pete?

we have done a hangi or two up the site ;) usually only rabbit size. The ground is heavy clay so a bit of a pain to dig. Got about half a dozen bits of track though if we wanna give it a go.

[roestalker270]

we have done a hangi or two up the site ;) usually only rabbit size. The ground is heavy clay so a bit of a pain to dig. Got about half a dozen bits of track though if we wanna give it a go.

I'm up for digging a deer sized one.....;)

[Huon]

we have done a hangi or two up the site ;) usually only rabbit size. The ground is heavy clay so a bit of a pain to dig. Got about half a dozen bits of track though if we wanna give it a go.

Have you thought of putting in a permanent pit? You'd need to keep some loose soil handy but less than you'd need to completely refill the hole. The big problem would be keeping the rain out but I'd say a couple of pieces of corrugated iron would do the trick (and would be a typically Kiwi solution).

I'd be happy to come up one weekend and help dig a pit sometime although I'd probably need to cadge a lift.

[TallNHairyDave]

we have done a hangi or two up the site ;) usually only rabbit size. The ground is heavy clay so a bit of a pain to dig. Got about half a dozen bits of track though if we wanna give it a go.

I can bring a mattock to the campout :)

[Chastiser]

I can bring a mattock to the campout :)

we could have an entrenching tool meet :D

[bardster]

we could have an entrenching tool meet :D

bring on the chinese shovels!

[Lathe dog]

Forget the cutting comp.

We could have a timed foxhole diggin comp...:)

[TallNHairyDave]

I have a likely source of 25L of very good medium (or dry) cider... I'm awaiting a confirmation of the price at the moment.

Problem is once tapped, you need to drink it in 3 days...

(a) would people fancy?
(b) would people be willing to contribute to the cost?

[Nice65]

I have a likely source of 25L of very good medium (or dry) cider... I'm awaiting a confirmation of the price at the moment.

Problem is once tapped, you need to drink it in 3 days...

(a) would people fancy?
(b) would people be willing to contribute to the cost?

Happy. :D

Mate, that's only 5 gallons, give or take a few gobfulls. ;)

What's the cider?

[tburgess]

I have a likely source of 25L of very good medium (or dry) cider... I'm awaiting a confirmation of the price at the moment.

Problem is once tapped, you need to drink it in 3 days...

(a) would people fancy?
(b) would people be willing to contribute to the cost?

Sounds good Dave. Wouldn't have thought getting it drunk would be a probem!!!!!!!!!

I'd be happy to chip in.

[Chui]

Nice one, Dave

If it tastes anything like K or White Lightening, I'm in

........that should do us four, what are the rest gonna drink :D

[Huon]

If it tastes anything like K or White Lightening, I'm in

Urk! :yuck:

[Chui]

Urk! :yuck:

- mate, that stuff is luxury, tucked up nice n snug underneath a few copies of The Times on a park bench







;)

[tburgess]

Urk! :yuck:

No taste and unsophisicated.

Knew it!!

[TallNHairyDave]

Happy. :D

Mate, that's only 5 gallons, give or take a few gobfulls. ;)

What's the cider?

It's from Somerset... :lol:

It's a stall at the South Bank Food Fair who do cider, cheese and pickles... I had a pint of their dry last night when I met Am from work, and it's a cracking cider - nice and dry and quite tart. I'll try their medium next Friday and compare before deciding which to try and get.

They normally sell it in 4 pint jugs (the sort that you get milk from the supermarket in) but I was chatting to the stall holder, told him about the campout and that I'd want several to take so we'd arrange in advance so he'd have guaranteed stock.

His response - no problems. Let me have a chat to the boss because we could probably do you a 25L barrell and give you a bit of a discount for buying in bulk :D

[Huon]

It's from Somerset... :lol:

It's a stall at the South Bank Food Fair who do cider, cheese and pickles... I had a pint of their dry last night when I met Am from work, and it's a cracking cider - nice and dry and quite tart. I'll try their medium next Friday and compare before deciding which to try and get.

They normally sell it in 4 pint jugs (the sort that you get milk from the supermarket in) but I was chatting to the stall holder, told him about the campout and that I'd want several to take so we'd arrange in advance so he'd have guaranteed stock.

His response - no problems. Let me have a chat to the boss because we could probably do you a 25L barrell and give you a bit of a discount for buying in bulk :D

I'll ignore the drivel ( ;) ) about Diamond White from the park bench brigade but this one sounds interesting. The South Bank food fair is great isn't it? I'll have to have a hunt for your cider stall. Are they a regular fixture?

[Nice65]

I'd get a couple then mate, I'm doing a two nighter.;)

[Huon]

I'd get a couple then mate, I'm doing a two nighter.;)

Lordy! We'll have to pour you into your hammock. You could barely stand last time.

[Nice65]

Lordy! We'll have to pour you into your hammock. You could barely stand last time.

Just a bit tired. ;)

It was the vodka that did it, wasn't the best of plans at that stage.

[bardster]

I have 20l of cider brewing in the kitchen from last years pressing... May not be much left after Mayday though ;)

[TallNHairyDave]

I'll ignore the drivel ( ;) ) about Diamond White from the park bench brigade but this one sounds interesting. The South Bank food fair is great isn't it? I'll have to have a hunt for your cider stall. Are they a regular fixture?

Yep, there's always some top scoff to be had :)

Yes, they're a regular fixture - they also do hot mulled cider at the moment.

[Huon]

Yep, there's always some top scoff to be had :)

Yes, they're a regular fixture - they also do hot mulled cider at the moment.

I'll have to look in again. I was through there a week ago but didn't have time to linger. I'm surprised I didn't notice the cider. Do you intend to lug a 25L barrel back on foot?

[TallNHairyDave]

I'll have to look in again. I was through there a week ago but didn't have time to linger. I'm surprised I didn't notice the cider. Do you intend to lug a 25L barrel back on foot?

I was hoping they'd be able to deliver to my work or to home! Am's going to catch up with them next week about price and options....

[roestalker270]

Right, been on the dog to Miss Piggies Nemesis and there are now two deer walking around in the wilds completely unaware that they've just put the weekend on there "Something to do After they die" list.

Eddie will be on the lookout for a Muntjac and I'll hopefully get onto a Roe buck or a late Fallow buck (end of April) that will keep in a chiller till needed.

Now, how would you all prefer them to be brought along? We can do it cave man style where we turn up with a deer minus it's guts, head and feet that you can all skin and cut up into bite size chunks. Or, we can do it the Boring way where i get it all butchered and bring it along as if it came from Tescos?

On the next full moon I've got people pestering me and Him to go and shoot Boar with them. Not overly fussed with Boar myself, all in the name, Boar'ing, but if it leads to other invites nearer the weekend and i can get a Boar, what would folk think of a Proppa hog roast? Can't promise anything, but if desired I'd try and make it happen.

[Chui]

That all sounds great roestalker - very many thanks indeed.

I for one, would like to have a go at using some of my knives to cut up the beast once you've brought it along - if you don't mind some instruction, I'm quite sure a handful of us would be willing.

As for boar, I'd bite yer leg orf, mate...........it's my favourite meat of all, so yes please if you're able :D

I think we need to chat this through though - sounds like you're going to a lot of trouble - please pm me so we can ensure you are suitably rewarded, given costs are to be met

[roestalker270]

Well,

the Roe buck will cost me all of £2 to shoot, so I'm not all that worried really mate! And going out stalking is never Trouble! Getting a butcher to Tesco'ise them costs a few more shekels which i normally get back afterwards, but we're doing it B&Q style. Eddie's Muntjac might be dearer at £2.10 with those silly bullets he uses. Don't know what a Boar would cost, i expect it'll be £X per Lb. Time will tell on that one.

I'll get my reward watching everybody getting stuck in with all sorts of knives cutting up their dinners!

[fluffy]

I can bring a long fork :)

[Tylana]

This weekend sounds great. 5 hours drive away...... Is it going to be great enough :confused:

[Huon]

This weekend sounds great. 5 hours drive away...... Is it going to be great enough :confused:

Yes

[Diamond Dave]

All that food and I will be away....bugger

[Huon]

All that food and I will be away....bugger
My thoughts exactly :(

This should be a good one.

[Saint-Just]

I for one, would like to have a go at using some of my knives to cut up the beast once you've brought it along - if you don't mind some instruction, I'm quite sure a handful of us would be willing.

That is not specifically for you Paul, or even for Dave ;) , but a proper emergency kit and a qualified doctor on the scene would not go amiss.

Security gloves could help as well. I know we're all knife enthusiasts, but butchering is a skill that takes practice and where it is difficult to put safety measures in place like they do in Bladesport.

Just sayin...

[Nice65]

I can bring a few pairs of cut resistant gloves ;)

[tburgess]

Dunno why, but what with all this butchery, I've got images in my mind of lots of knife crazed nutters running round the field covered in blood.

Terrifying!! Should make for some interesting photos though............

[TallNHairyDave]

That is not specifically for you Paul, or even for Dave ;) , but a proper emergency kit and a qualified doctor on the scene would not go amiss.

Security gloves could help as well. I know we're all knife enthusiasts, but butchering is a skill that takes practice and where it is difficult to put safety measures in place like they do in Bladesport.

Just sayin...

+1 on that Saint-Just, well raised.

I wouldn't be too keen on a spot of DIY butchery going on without a proper emergency kit and qualified doctor present.

At the very least, everyone who wants to "try their hand" wearing steel chainmail gloves would probably be a good idea!

[Chui]

I have pm'd Saint-Just and Nice65.........I think some perspective is needed first

[Chastiser]

there are now two deer walking around in the wilds completely unaware that they've just put the weekend on there "Something to do After they die" list.



Classic :D

[Greenbeast]

Classic :D

hehe i had a chuckle there too.

This weekend sounds a bit interesting. I'll see how work goes when we get nearer

[fluffy]

http://www.seton.co.uk/workwear-ppe/safety-gloves/cut-puncture-resistant-gloves.html

[Chui]

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/Picture1-3.jpg

[fluffy]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd71/SharpFluffy/hopkinson/deer.jpg

[Nice65]

I have pm'd Saint-Just and Nice65.........I think some perspective is needed first

I'm not moderating a drunken campout :D. I don't mind looking after this place a bit but please don't think a camping do at Bardsters is anything to do with BBs mods.

I shall bring a plaster for myself just in case, I generally don't attempt butchery or cutting comps, particularly after a beer or three. ;)

[Chui]

Indeed, my own opinion was that we apply almost exactly the same rules as the cutting comp............

[TallNHairyDave]

Well put Rich, the camping do is nothing to do with BB or BB mods, other than it is organised via here and most of the attendees are on BB.

As for the cutting comps - booze AFTER, not before. Any intoxicants in anyone and they're not cutting!

The same about the amateur butchery - if you want to try your hand and Roestalker is willing to teach, then great, BUT NO BOOZE BEFORE!

[Nightfly]

If there is any room left, I would like to attend as well. If I take the car on Eurostar, I might even be able to stuff the boot with a layer of sharps to support fluffy bedding and an array of down pillows.

[Chui]

If there is any room left, I would like to attend as well. If I take the car on Eurostar, I might even be able to stuff the boot with a layer of sharps to support fluffy bedding and an array of down pillows.

- for you Maarten, we make room :D

Seriously, there's loadsa room..........as you can see

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

..........loads of room to park the Lear too

[fluffy]

If there is any room left, I would like to attend as well. If I take the car on Eurostar, I might even be able to stuff the boot with a layer of sharps to support fluffy bedding and an array of down pillows.

Be good to see you there.
You could park the jet in the space available, if not quite land it :D

[tburgess]

If there is any room left, I would like to attend as well. If I take the car on Eurostar, I might even be able to stuff the boot with a layer of sharps to support fluffy bedding and an array of down pillows.

Nice one Maarten. It would be great to see you!

Sharps.....fluffy bedding.....does he sleep on 'em then. There's devotion for you!

[fluffy]

Nice one Maarten. It would be great to see you!

Sharps.....fluffy bedding.....does he sleep on 'em then. There's devotion for you!

Sometimes that's all that's left when you are in the doghouse :D

[Nightfly]

At least the doghouse has basic amenities. We're sleeping OUTSIDE then? As in 'camping'? :O

[TallNHairyDave]

Be great to see you Maarten! :)

[tburgess]

At least the doghouse has basic amenities. We're sleeping OUTSIDE then? As in 'camping'? :O

That's it Maarten. No basic amenities at all. No showers.....no washing at all in fact. Just a load of dirty, grubby guys as company.

You'll love it!

[Huon]

That's it Maarten. No basic amenities at all. No showers.....no washing at all in fact. Just a load of dirty, grubby guys as company.

You'll love it!

There are some amenities this year. Bardster has put a tarp over the drop toilet. You still have to squat though. The seat goes in next season.

Can't complain really. The view of the camp fire from the dunny is good and you're close enough to keep your conversation going without losing eye contact or having to raise your voice. :D

[John56]

There are some amenities this year. Bardster has put a tarp over the drop toilet. You still have to squat though. The seat goes in next season.

Can't complain really. The view of the camp fire from the dunny is good and you're close enough to keep your conversation going without losing eye contact or having to raise your voice. :D
He has even planted a patch of dock leaves for us to use which I think is most considerate of him ;)

[parbajtor]

He has even planted a patch of dock leaves for us to use which I think is most considerate of him ;)

In case your first wipe used nettles :O

[Huon]

He has even planted a patch of dock leaves for us to use which I think is most considerate of him ;)

Goodbye to the clothes, bucket of water and right-hand only for food-prep all weekend? My but we are posh this year!

[fluffy]

Mind you, the busload of ladies has been booked....oops, I forgot SHHHH

[Nightfly]

Mind you, the busload of ladies has been booked....oops, I forgot SHHHH

Well, as long as there is a tarp over the drop toilet. And the busload of dock leaves? I'm there.
Errr, what is a drop toilet?

[Chui]

Well, as long as there is a tarp over the drop toilet. And the busload of dock leaves? I'm there.
Errr, what is a drop toilet?

- certainly, don't drop your penknife........

[eddie308]

.

particularly after a beer or three. ;)[/QUOTE]

nail on the head there.
depends on the extent of the butchery, simple quartering is safer than boning out haunches and shoulders.
if we're gonna get a trained doctor, why not just get a trained butcher????? :D

[roestalker270]

why not just get a trained butcher????? :D

Boring! I have band aids and we can keep the forge stoked up with a hot poker for arterial wounds....

[Chui]

Boring! I have band aids and we can keep the forge stoked up with a hot poker for arterial wounds....

- great, some real frontier spirit :D

[Huon]

Errr, what is a drop toilet?

Somewhere on this page you should find enlightenment (http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-photo/joelmeeker/10/1233371760/img_1714.jpg/tpod.html)

[Huon]

Boring! I have band aids and we can keep the forge stoked up with a hot poker for arterial wounds....

Oh lord not again!

[fluffy]

why not just get a trained butcher????? :D

Boring! I have band aids and we can keep the forge stoked up with a hot poker for arterial wounds....[/QUOTE]

and he's a devil with hemorrhoids

[Huon]

and he's a devil with hemorrhoids

Wire brush and Detol I believe.

[bardster]

lol a composting toilet is planned for this year but i dont think it will be ready for may.... bring your own shovel time... and DONT get it confused with the hangi hole!

[Huon]

lol a composting toilet is planned for this year but i dont think it will be ready for may.... bring your own shovel time... and DONT get it confused with the hangi hole!

After the butchering session I doubt that there'll be any bits of deer large enough to hangi :(

Anyway, I vote we go traditional Maori for anyone who uses the hangi hole for anything other than cooking. Forget home-butchered deer - long pig is the only real 'man' food :D

[Chastiser]

long pig is the only real 'man' food :D

ah, la cochon gris :D

[eddie308]

If its not family or friends............ Then it's all meat to me!

[roestalker270]

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/Picture1-3.jpg


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd71/SharpFluffy/hopkinson/deer.jpg

Very good!:D Aiming marks a bit far back on that doe though Fluffy....

[TallNHairyDave]

Quick question... do we have any suitably spaced anchor points we could run a slackline between at the site?

[parbajtor]

Anyway, I vote we go traditional Maori for anyone who uses the hangi hole for anything other than cooking. Forget home-butchered deer - long pig is the only real 'man' food :D


ah, la cochon gris :D

Yeah but, pakeha is not nice without puha, eh?

Like a sackfulla mussells and no beer :X

[John56]

Quick question... do we have any suitably spaced anchor points we could run a slackline between at the site?
You're not trying to emulate Blondin are you Dave? ;)

[Huon]

Yeah but, pakeha is not nice without puha, eh?

Like a sackfulla mussells and no beer :X

Yep. Puha and Pakeha (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgbPwbsE0oM) is kapai!

Maybe young dandelion leaves?

[TallNHairyDave]

You're not trying to emulate Blondin are you Dave? ;)

Nope, I was just thinking it'd be a hoot to rig a slackline for drunken slacklining sillyness :D

(i.e. no more than 50cm or so off the ground)

I'll bring a slackline kit with me just in case!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N69AzjnhZ4E

Don't expect me to do any tricks though! I am a TOTAL novice... I've seen some slacklining and always wanted to have a go, but kept bottling out (as it was at public events).... Well, I decided sod it, it looks really good fun and I really want to try it - the campout is a good excuse. We can all be beginners together :lol:

[tburgess]

Nope, I was just thinking it'd be a hoot to rig a slackline for drunken slacklining sillyness :D

(i.e. no more than 50cm or so off the ground)

I'll bring a slackline kit with me just in case!


We're all gonna die...........

[fluffy]

oh, the broken ankles....:]


It's gravity I tell you!
Man was never meant to go up so high

[TallNHairyDave]

OK, not drunken slacklining sillyness....

I must admit 50cm off the ground is rather high... I wonder if we should have oxygen supplies? :lol:

[Huon]

We're all gonna die...........

Yup! Dinner is providing itself. Now we just have to source some puha for Pete and you are good to go.

Someone had better video the slackline efforts for those of us not attending.

[Lathe dog]

Dunno about slacklining.


I was hoping for a weekend in the sticks for some slacker-reclining, me being the slacker in question...:)

[Huon]

Dunno about slacklining.


I was hoping for a weekend in the sticks slacker-reclining, me being the slacker in question...:)

Well....

Just recline on this bed of seasoned puha and you can slack to your hearts content :D

[bardster]

Quick question... do we have any suitably spaced anchor points we could run a slackline between at the site?

hmm not sure, maybe up in the woods. might be easier between two tow bars ;)

[Nice65]

hmm not sure, maybe up in the woods. might be easier between two tow bars ;)

Best with static objects methinks, my handbrake is good, but not that good.

Looks a good laugh.

[Hatethatgiraffe]

Best with static objects methinks, my handbrake is good, but not that good.

Looks a good laugh.
Saying there anyone there who heavy enough to be tiptoeing along a rope on the floor? Lol

[Chui]

Saying there anyone there who heavy enough to be tiptoeing along a rope on the floor? Lol

- and you can tip-toe along it in yer new broffel-creepers, mate...........;)





:lol: :lol:

[Hatethatgiraffe]

Approach shoes or you heard rumour of my tent boots lol

[roestalker270]

Nope, I was just thinking it'd be a hoot to rig a slackline for drunken slacklining sillyness :D

(i.e. no more than 50cm or so off the ground)

I'll bring a slackline kit with me just in case!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N69AzjnhZ4E

Don't expect me to do any tricks though! I am a TOTAL novice... I've seen some slacklining and always wanted to have a go, but kept bottling out (as it was at public events).... Well, I decided sod it, it looks really good fun and I really want to try it - the campout is a good excuse. We can all be beginners together :lol:

I think the first person to be shot out of this thing should be the winner of the May Meet competition! They can cuddle the Roe buck to help tenderise the meat and break their le... fall a bit:D

[Huon]

I think the first person to be shot out of this thing should be the winner of the May Meet competition! They can cuddle the Roe buck to help tenderise the meat and break their le... fall a bit:D

Cuddle the roe buck to help tenderise the meat? I think the first person shot out of this thing can be the hamburger on the side :D

[parbajtor]

- and you can tip-toe along it in yer new broffel-creepers, mate...........;)





:lol: :lol:


As long as there's no tulips around, we'll be ok

[fluffy]

Cutting comp anyone?
I'm sure we can persuade Farid to bring his bench along

[TallNHairyDave]

I'm up for a cutting comp!

[Chastiser]

im up for having a go, missed the certification last time :(

[fluffy]

I'm up for a cutting comp!

Such a predictable response :lol:

what about a light show Dave? :D

[fluffy]

im up for having a go, missed the certification last time :(

I confess I was distracted by the burgers last time :)

[bardster]

There are plans afoot re cutting comp.....

[parbajtor]

I confess I was distracted by the burgers last time :)

Where as I (because it was a weekend) had already cracked open a tinnie before realising that the cutting comp was happening that day.
It wouldn't have been appropriate, Alcohol and using knives don't mix, particularly if you're prone to forget which hand is carrying what.

[Chui]

There are plans afoot re cutting comp.....

- it would be a shame not to, it would be a shame not to stuff as much as we can into such wonderful weekends :D

..........as well as burgers, fluffy :lol:

[John56]

There are plans afoot re cutting comp.....
To be more precise, there are plans afoot re a bench for the cutting comp..........

[eddie308]

im sure yuo blokes are sick of explaining it to the noobs........... but whats involved in a cutting comp?
:surrender:

[Chui]

im sure yuo blokes are sick of explaining it to the noobs........... but whats involved in a cutting comp?
:surrender:

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?125701-LSECCA-CAMPOUT!-Bardster-s-Farm-27-amp-28-August/page2

:D :D

[Essexman]

Guys - I don't mean to be rude, but could you thrash out some details and place them in the first post. For anyone new thinking of coming they might be put off having to read 15 pages to find out what, where and who this is all about?

Do you allow a one day pass for those who can't spare a whole weekend?

[skull-collector]

Do we think there would be any chance for a certification? the only reason I ask is Jade has expressed an interest to be certified so she could take part in any cutting done at Knives UK in June

[Chui]

Guys - I don't mean to be rude, but could you thrash out some details and place them in the first post. For anyone new thinking of coming they might be put off having to read 15 pages to find out what, where and who this is all about?

Do you allow a one day pass for those who can't spare a whole weekend?

- sure, will do. The thread started more as 'I wonder if there's much interest............'

- of course, a one-day pass with pleasure............unless they're from Essex










:D

[bardster]

There doesn't seem to have been a huge take up of this marvelous event. Is it because the following weekend is the 4 day weekend of the jubillee perhaps?? and folk cant or wont take the friday off work?

[fluffy]

should we have a list of names?

You
Me
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
Scotsmen
people who reside in ESSEX FGS!
Deer and pork
Food
Drink
BBQ
Cutting
Bows n arrows
TorchesAxes
Air rifles
tents and hammocks for those so inclined
ample parking
general nonsense
Knives for swapping, selling , just plain getting a feel of...
weekend on a farm site with forge, shelter from any rain

were you thinking of capping attendance at say 30?

[Chastiser]

should we have a list of names?

You
Me
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
Scotsmen
people who reside in ESSEX FGS!
Deer and pork
Food
Drink
BBQ
Cutting
Bows n arrows
TorchesAxes
Air rifles
tents and hammocks for those so inclined
ample parking
general nonsense
Knives for swapping, selling , just plain getting a feel of...
weekend on a farm site with forge, shelter from any rain

were you thinking of capping attendance at say 30?

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oo

ya have missed us 3 orf.

[TallNHairyDave]

And you missed me and the Mrs off.

And you missed Mr & Mrs Longstrider!

[fluffy]

Oh, I knew you lot could be relied on to ADD YOURSELF TO THE LIST :D

[TallNHairyDave]

Oh, I knew you lot could be relied on to ADD YOURSELF TO THE LIST :D

:P


Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
HateThatGiraffe
LatheDog

I'll let t'others add themselves :D

[Saint-Just]

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
HateThatGiraffe
LatheDog
3 Saint-Just

[John56]

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
HateThatGiraffe
LatheDog
3 Saint-Just
John56

[renton]

I'm looking into the possibility though I'm not sure about venturing so far south, I hear the water tastes funny :)

[Saint-Just]

I'm looking into the possibility though I'm not sure about venturing so far south, I hear the water tastes funny :)

We wouldn't know. Why would you taste water?

[Huon]

We wouldn't know. Why would you taste water?

No worries! He won't find much water at Bardster's that weekend :D

[renton]

We wouldn't know. Why would you taste water?

You use it to make Tea (proper Yorkshire tea mind) for when it's not acceptable to drink alcohol - usually from 7.30 to 8 :D

[Chui]

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
HateThatGiraffe
LatheDog
3 Saint-Just
John56




- what. No-one from Essex...?

Tush.

[Hatethatgiraffe]

I won't be there I'm afraid :(
Stag do in Berlin following month and wife of opinion if can afford both then can give her more money for trivial things like bills and kids lol

[Chui]

I won't be there I'm afraid :(
Stag do in Berlin following month and wife of opinion if can afford both then can give her more money for trivial things like bills and kids lol

.........bills and kids?

Hell's teeth, man.......what about US. Hmm ;)


- won't be the same without you.

Enjoy Berlin..........

[skull-collector]

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
HateThatGiraffe
LatheDog
3 Saint-Just
John56
Skull-Collector + Jade

[Saint-Just]

You use it to make Tea (proper Yorkshire tea mind) for when it's not acceptable to drink alcohol - usually from 7.30 to 8 :D


You will find that we usually sleep at that time. That and the fact that we are going to be under water restrictions due to the drought affecting us...

[tburgess]

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
HateThatGiraffe
LatheDog
3 Saint-Just
John56
Skull-Collector + Jade
tburgess + 1

[eddie308]

and me :D

[Chastiser]

Bardster
Fluffy
Colin
Farid
Rich
Roestalker
Chui
TallnHairyDave + ShortnCuddlyAm
Longstrider & Mrs Longstrider
Chastiser + 2
HateThatGiraffe
LatheDog
3 Saint-Just
John56
Skull-Collector + Jade
tburgess + 1
eddie307.5 :D

[TallNHairyDave]

I won't be there I'm afraid :(
Stag do in Berlin following month and wife of opinion if can afford both then can give her more money for trivial things like bills and kids lol

Shame, but have a cracking time in Berlin mate :)

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

[Supa]

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

[John56]

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?????