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UK Meet-up 2015?

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wales Offline magentus

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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #240 on: July 18, 2015, 07:39:34 PM
Just got back after a flying visit - Cheers guys, I had great fun and plan to do the whole weekend next year. Great meeting you all, and see you on the boards.  :salute:
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #241 on: July 18, 2015, 07:46:33 PM
Looks like you guys had a blast!


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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #242 on: July 18, 2015, 08:05:43 PM
That looked like a proper good time for all!

I've been to two meets and there always fantastic :)

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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #243 on: July 19, 2015, 11:52:07 AM
That looked like a proper good time for all!

I've been to two meets and there always fantastic :)

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I was only there for a few hours but in that time we had a shooting competition - well done 50ft who was kinda shooting blind but won, I saw some great Syph and Hiraethus mods, some great modding from the attendees (including a sister for my Woodsman from Gareth) some beautiful hand-made knives, and most importantly, got to meet some excellent people.

Thanks Tofty for the MOT bits and pieces (the spanner is on my key ring, the big belt one is now my tactical coaster in my office, my daughter has nabbed the chip, and the dangler is being used as a... well, a dangler.

Cheers for having me and see you next year!
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #244 on: July 19, 2015, 02:43:56 PM
Back home, sun burned to hell and knackered.

Good to see the guys again and to meet the new chaps.

The result of the shooting may have been a bit different from what you remember Luke.



A pretty impressive comeback from last years result where I came last. I'm more convinced than ever that you couldn't hit a barn from the inside with that rifle, sorry Peter.

In a case of what could possibly go wrong?



This on the fire at 0330 seemed like a good idea at the time. I gave up waiting for it to set fire to the ground at 0430 and 50ft, being the sensible one stayed up and made sure that didn't happen. 0800 it looked like this



Roll on next year!

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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #245 on: July 19, 2015, 03:15:59 PM
Back home and totally knackered after only getting less than 2 hours sleep wrapped in a non-waterproof poncho on the ground in the rain.  :facepalm: Gareth has set off on the rest of his jaunt way way North. Thanks for a great weekend fellers. Will check back in later when I've had some kip.


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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #246 on: July 19, 2015, 03:39:48 PM

Thanks Guys  :salute:  it was a really great weekend!   :D



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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #247 on: July 19, 2015, 04:15:17 PM
MTo Meet Ups. Just like being on the forum,just in real life!

A big thank you to Tony for all the organising he does,to Peter for the MTo goodies,to Chris and Luke for braving their first Meet,to Gareth and Al for demonstrating outdoor sleeping techniques,to Tom for the cheese and giving me a lift in his Land Rover( :drool:),to Mark for not rubbing it too much when I doughnutted.

Roll on next year!
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #248 on: July 19, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
Back home, sun burned to hell and knackered.

Good to see the guys again and to meet the new chaps.

The result of the shooting may have been a bit different from what you remember Luke.

(Image removed from quote.)

A pretty impressive comeback from last years result where I came last. I'm more convinced than ever that you couldn't hit a barn from the inside with that rifle, sorry Peter.

In a case of what could possibly go wrong?

(Image removed from quote.)

This on the fire at 0330 seemed like a good idea at the time. I gave up waiting for it to set fire to the ground at 0430 and 50ft, being the sensible one stayed up and made sure that didn't happen. 0800 it looked like this

(Image removed from quote.)

Roll on next year!

Oops, my bad Smashie. Although 50 did well to come 2nd what with not being able to see and all. We may have an English 'Daredevil' in our midst.
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #249 on: July 19, 2015, 05:20:25 PM

Back home, sun burned to hell and knackered.

Good to see the guys again and to meet the new chaps.

The result of the shooting may have been a bit different from what you remember Luke.

(Image removed from quote.)

A pretty impressive comeback from last years result where I came last. I'm more convinced than ever that you couldn't hit a barn from the inside with that rifle, sorry Peter.

In a case of what could possibly go wrong?

(Image removed from quote.)

This on the fire at 0330 seemed like a good idea at the time. I gave up waiting for it to set fire to the ground at 0430 and 50ft, being the sensible one stayed up and made sure that didn't happen. 0800 it looked like this

(Image removed from quote.)

Roll on next year!

Oops, my bad Smashie. Although 50 did well to come 2nd what with not being able to see and all. We may have an English 'Daredevil' in our midst.

Al did really really well considering his eyes were nearly closed
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #250 on: July 19, 2015, 09:55:54 PM
Right, now the boy's in bed I've had a chance to catch up with thoughts about the meet.

As said, great to meet the guys - and sorry I missed you magentus.  Fantastic to get chance to get my hands on so many cool toys - Surge*, Pulse, Flair, Mini, PST, PST II, MP600, MP426 (50ft's knifeless MP400), PUG (Kirky's knifeless Wave), lots of lovely folders (too many to remember but Smashie's Fantoni, Sparky's refurbed brass and stag car boot find, some Liong Mah models and a few different Spydercos spring to mind), a pair of Syph customs (91mm and 93mm), lots of torches, an air pistol (I didn't really have time to do much shooting).  Thanks to Tofty and Smashie for their very generous gifts too.

And always great to talk smurf about multis with others. :drink: :D

* I'd asked someone to bring a Surge as I've been hankering after one for a while.  I had a little accident in a gear shop on the way down and brought my own. :D
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #251 on: July 19, 2015, 10:00:07 PM
Just like being in the virtual version. Tons of interesting stuff,derailments and bullsmurf :D

Oh and there's fire and beer too :woohoo:
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #252 on: July 19, 2015, 10:02:54 PM
Just like being in the virtual version. Tons of interesting stuff,derailments and bullsmurf :D

Oh and there's fire and beer too :woohoo:

Don't forget the axes!  :ahhh
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #253 on: July 19, 2015, 10:06:08 PM
Just like being in the virtual version. Tons of interesting stuff,derailments and bullsmurf :D

Oh and there's fire and beer too :woohoo:

Don't forget the axes!  :ahhh

Very true! There's the axes! And the axe throwing!
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #254 on: July 19, 2015, 10:07:02 PM
I was trying to forget the axes.  Fortunately, only cupboard witnessed my feeble attempts. :facepalm:


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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #255 on: July 19, 2015, 10:10:56 PM
I was trying to forget the axes.  Fortunately, only cupboard witnessed my feeble attempts. :facepalm:

That's ok Chris,you've got a year to practice  :pok:
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #256 on: July 19, 2015, 10:21:01 PM
Got home about half an hour ago.  Bit tired and stiff but well worth it.  Great seeing you all gents. :hatsoff:
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #257 on: July 19, 2015, 10:25:01 PM
Got home about half an hour ago.  Bit tired and stiff but well worth it.  Great seeing you all gents. :hatsoff:

Glad you got back ok, appreciate the tired, didn't need to know about the stiff  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Good to see you again  :salute:
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #258 on: July 19, 2015, 10:27:19 PM
Got home about half an hour ago.  Bit tired and stiff but well worth it.  Great seeing you all gents. :hatsoff:

Looking forward to a proper bed Gareth?
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #259 on: July 20, 2015, 05:49:58 PM
Got home about half an hour ago.  Bit tired and stiff but well worth it.  Great seeing you all gents. :hatsoff:

Looking forward to a proper bed Gareth?

It was very nice indeed.  However the shower was pure bliss. :dd:
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #260 on: July 20, 2015, 06:18:39 PM

Glad everyone got home safely with the same amount of fingers they started with
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #261 on: July 20, 2015, 06:26:28 PM
If I could make just one pilgrimage across the pond to a MTO meet up or to Vic Factory I'd easily choose a MTO meet up with you guys  :tu:

Another great turn out and event.  Thanks all for sharing the pics with us. 
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #262 on: July 20, 2015, 10:18:34 PM
It wouldn't be completely silly to do both!


Fubar throwing, because why not?







Tony making a giraffe sacrifice:


The bottle opener on the RS Components [many] in 1 multitool:


Gareth demonstrating that a jumper is insulating and a cigarette is hot:


We built a couple of street lamps:


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http://www.SPAMCORP.com/2X-50cm-5W-5630-SMD-White-Waterproof-Rigid-Strip-Cabinet-Light-12V-p-940643.html running from a fairly ancient SLA battery that used to be 5Ah.

A couple of shady looking characters:




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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #263 on: July 20, 2015, 11:57:44 PM
Fantastic shots Tom. :tu:  Tony's throwing target was a big success IMO.  I certainly spent enough time at it to put a little strain on my arm muscles.  Though I suspect it was lobbing that Fubar that finished me off. :D
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #264 on: July 21, 2015, 06:53:55 AM

Tony making a giraffe sacrifice:
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Is that IKEA firewood?  ::) :D


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Reply #265 on: July 21, 2015, 07:45:03 AM

Tony making a giraffe sacrifice:
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Is that IKEA firewood?  ::) :D
 


Actually John Lewis, it's an old wardrobe I wanted to get rid of :D
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Re: UK Meet-up 2015?
Reply #266 on: July 21, 2015, 10:32:46 AM

Tony making a giraffe sacrifice:
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Is that IKEA firewood?  ::) :D
 


Actually John Lewis, it's an old wardrobe I wanted to get rid of :D

Well la-di-da. ;)

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Reply #267 on: July 21, 2015, 10:35:05 AM
NLC! Nice one Mark! Though I like the way you waited till after the meet...
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Reply #268 on: July 21, 2015, 10:51:15 AM
Congrats Smashie.  :cheers:

Here's a pressy for you.

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Reply #269 on: July 21, 2015, 02:31:37 PM
Congrats Smashie.  :cheers:

Here's a pressy for you.

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