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Title: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on September 13, 2010, 12:13:53 AM
Nothing like getting started early ;)

Any thoughts as to date and location.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on September 13, 2010, 12:16:56 AM
Date, April/May?

Location, somewhere central and where we can have fire  >:D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 01:03:17 PM
April 1st sounds good it's my B/DAY you can all bring me presents  :rofl: :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: cerbera147 on September 13, 2010, 01:27:11 PM
I've have nothing in the diary for April / May as yet  :tu:

The 2010 location looked pretty good; did you have real man fire there? (http://www.britishblades.com/forums/images/smilies/bushcraft.gif)

Ideally reasonably close to an airport is good for me; maybe the end of the runway  :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 02:01:30 PM
Why not come to Serbia?
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 02:23:15 PM

I think we should have it very early

Oct 2010?  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mate on September 13, 2010, 03:16:09 PM
Hmm,Serbia, there's  a chance  i can get down to that country :D ,and there are some wonderful places in Hungary too ! :D , There's only one problem, its a bit far away from the UK :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 03:18:12 PM
Why not come to Serbia?

Because it's too darn cold Brrr!  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Vladimir on September 13, 2010, 03:31:00 PM
It's warmer than UK.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 03:32:22 PM
Why not come to Serbia?

Because it's too darn cold Brrr!  :D

I don't think so... Warm welcome.... Then some RAKIA Sljivovica (Serbian Brand)... And then cosy fire with... Well something for everyone... Bottom to top... Pork...Lamb...Chicken... Fish?!? OK, we'll find that to!!  :cheers: :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 03:34:50 PM
Hmm,Serbia, there's  a chance  i can get down to that country :D ,and there are some wonderful places in Hungary too ! :D , There's only one problem, its a bit far away from the UK :D

Oh yes, excellent places, people, food, drink....

Well then i suppose road tour would be apropriate...  ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 03:41:15 PM
It's warmer than UK.

Great!

I'll just load up my BOB and I'll be on my way  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 03:44:22 PM
It's warmer than UK.

Great!

I'll just load up my BOB and I'll be on my way  :D

Don't think you'll need your Bail Out Bag... When you drink enough Rakia, and get some pork/lamb/chicken, not to mention loads of beer... The only place to Bail Out is BED!!

 :D :D :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mate on September 13, 2010, 03:47:54 PM
 :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 04:07:19 PM
It's warmer than UK.

Great!

I'll just load up my BOB and I'll be on my way  :D

Don't think you'll need your Bail Out Bag... When you drink enough Rakia, and get some pork/lamb/chicken, not to mention loads of beer... The only place to Bail Out is BED!!

 :D :D :drink: :drink:
Hey no probs I'll get some practice in with this tonight.it's only 90% ABV so I may have to have a few beers as well  :rofl:  :ahhh  :ahhh  :drink: :drink:  :D :D
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4335.aspx (http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4335.aspx)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
It's warmer than UK.

Great!

I'll just load up my BOB and I'll be on my way  :D

Don't think you'll need your Bail Out Bag... When you drink enough Rakia, and get some pork/lamb/chicken, not to mention loads of beer... The only place to Bail Out is BED!!

 :D :D :drink: :drink:
Hey no probs I'll get some practice in with this tonight.it's only 90% ABV so I may have to have a few beers as well  :rofl:  :ahhh  :ahhh  :drink: :drink:  :D :D
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4335.aspx (http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4335.aspx)


Well don't separate those two... Rakia and beer goes like...Hm... Well like fish and chips.... And bring this 90%ABV...  :drink:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on September 13, 2010, 04:21:29 PM
Predictable and immediate thread derailment aside, I concur that we should do the same as usual!

May-ish, centralish, fires and all that jazz. I really liked the site we used last time that Dave found and it was cheap too :)
I think he might let us back to as they were no fatalities.


John, why I am not surprised your birthday is April 1st? :D

Mine is May 1st - a distress call, so not much better  ::)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 04:48:13 PM
Predictable and immediate thread derailment aside, I concur that we should do the same as usual!

May-ish, centralish, fires and all that jazz. I really liked the site we used last time that Dave found and it was cheap too :)
I think he might let us back to as they were no fatalities.


John, why I am not surprised your birthday is April 1st? :D


I know what you mean ::)  :D when I used the watch the A team I used to take BA baracus phrase "Shut up fool" quite personal,I wanted to get hold of that big fool so much and drag him to the nearest airport   :rofl:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: ryan1835 on September 13, 2010, 06:16:07 PM
It's warmer than UK.

Great!

I'll just load up my BOB and I'll be on my way  :D

Don't think you'll need your Bail Out Bag... When you drink enough Rakia, and get some pork/lamb/chicken, not to mention loads of beer... The only place to Bail Out is BED!!

 :D :D :drink: :drink:
Hey no probs I'll get some practice in with this tonight.it's only 90% ABV so I may have to have a few beers as well  :rofl:  :ahhh  :ahhh  :drink: :drink:  :D :D
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4335.aspx (http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4335.aspx)


can you send me a shot?  :ahhh   :rofl:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 06:21:10 PM
More importantly how warm are Serbian women?  :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 06:56:44 PM
Well I've been in London and I can say a lot warmer then English...  :pok:

Our will certainly embrace you to their bussoms when they welcome you...  :D :D

You know Ana Ivanovic tenis player... So there you go....  :D :D


1. Ana Ivanovic
2. Nina Radulovic
3. Nina Senicar
4. Ana Ivanovic
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 13, 2010, 06:57:29 PM
The site Dave found was spot on I reckon :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 07:35:21 PM
The site Dave found was spot on I reckon :tu:

That was good  :tu: but now you have me thinking of somewhere we could throw a few sharps i.e arrows/knives and axes  >:D  :think:


[edit] I'll look into it  ;) BTW Dave's place is top of the list thus far  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on September 13, 2010, 08:43:29 PM
For getting away with "everything"  the top secret secured facility used the previous year can't be beat :D  But I don't know if we'll get invited back there after eating the horses :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mr. Whippy on September 13, 2010, 08:59:25 PM
I vote Serbia.

 :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Vladimir on September 13, 2010, 09:16:05 PM
 ^^
:cheers:
  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 09:29:23 PM
I vote Serbia.

 :D

I'll get there somehow whether I get back alive who cares  :rofl:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 10:04:36 PM
 :cheers: :cheers:

 :drink: :drink:

 :dd:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 10:10:07 PM
Well I've been in London and I can say a lot warmer then English...  :pok:

Our will certainly embrace you to their bussoms when they welcome you...  :D :D



 :drool:  He he he  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 10:38:02 PM
Well I've been in London and I can say a lot warmer then English...  :pok:

Our will certainly embrace you to their bussoms when they welcome you...  :D :D



 :drool:  He he he  :D
They want to eat you Tony  :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 10:42:53 PM
Oi don't spoil it! :twak:









Hang on a min  :think:....  Serbia.... is that where the film Hostel was set?  :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 13, 2010, 10:51:02 PM









Hang on a min  :think:....  Serbia.... is that where the film Hostel was set?  :ahhh
Near enough Tony tho not quite correct  :D I'm the director FYI  >:D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 10:58:51 PM
  :ahhh I liked you better when you were the fire wizard!
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on September 13, 2010, 11:58:17 PM
I personally think we can do better than this years location.  I'd happily try and find one more axy-gunny friendly.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on September 14, 2010, 12:13:11 AM
We really need private land for that.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on September 14, 2010, 12:15:53 AM
Someone must know someone.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on September 14, 2010, 12:18:01 AM
Best I can probably drag up is a large overgrown garden in Mansfield.  Not exactly the wilderness.  Then again Mansfield centre on a Friday night is pretty wild west  :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on September 14, 2010, 12:31:51 AM
How large a garden?  :pok:

Someone must know a farmer or something?
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mr. Whippy on September 14, 2010, 01:16:42 AM
Move it to Northern Baltimore county and I know of 35 acres of open fields, and a small creek that could be used...

 :pok:

Heck, we could do a bit of cross country hiking as well! :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mr. Whippy on September 14, 2010, 01:18:18 AM
We really need private land for that.

Exactly.   :D

(definitely gun and axe friendly)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 14, 2010, 07:20:33 AM
Move it to Northern Baltimore county and I know of 35 acres of open fields, and a small creek that could be used...

 :pok:

Heck, we could do a bit of cross country hiking as well! :cheers:
Sorted then :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: markn951 on September 14, 2010, 09:28:27 PM
On the topic of alcohol: I'll bring some ethanol (the "alcohol" in alcohol...percentage on the bottle is percentage of ethanol)

On the topic of location: Make the UK meet somewhere in the US, it makes more sense that way :D

On the topic of when: Just don't plan on it being after December 23, 2012.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on September 14, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
On the topic of alcohol: I'll bring some ethanol (the "alcohol" in alcohol...percentage on the bottle is percentage of ethanol)

On the topic of location: Make the UK meet somewhere in the US, it makes more sense that way

I would agree I'd even swim the pond to get there  :drool:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: markn951 on September 15, 2010, 02:17:41 AM
On the topic of alcohol: I'll bring some ethanol (the "alcohol" in alcohol...percentage on the bottle is percentage of ethanol)

On the topic of location: Make the UK meet somewhere in the US, it makes more sense that way

I would agree I'd even swim the pond to get there  :drool:

<Starsky voice>
Do it, do it.
</Starsky voice>
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on September 17, 2010, 05:29:03 PM
Date, April/May?

Location, somewhere central and where we can have fire  >:D

Bring this thread kicking and screaming back OT, I reckon this sounds about right to me.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on September 17, 2010, 07:34:26 PM
Date, April/May?

Location, somewhere central and where we can have fire  >:D

Bring this thread kicking and screaming back OT, I reckon this sounds about right to me.

Agreed but sadly I can't think of anywhere private to use. Failing that, I'd be happy with last year's site.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: ryan1835 on September 17, 2010, 08:41:10 PM
i guess id have to come this time round if i can....  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on September 17, 2010, 08:44:19 PM
Yes you would.  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 17, 2010, 09:07:32 PM
i guess id have to come this time round if i can....  :tu:
As if you have a choice >:D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on September 17, 2010, 10:21:21 PM
The more the merrier, they have been a lot of fun so far :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on October 14, 2010, 04:26:33 PM
Any more thoughts on the date or venue?
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 14, 2010, 04:46:19 PM
Any more thoughts on the date or venue?

Yes.  :D (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,22743.0.html)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 14, 2010, 05:48:00 PM
Any more thoughts on the date or venue?

Yes.  :D (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,22743.0.html)
:twak:

I vote leafy Kent :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on October 14, 2010, 05:54:18 PM
How about our downstairs neighbours flat?

The stupid cow set light to place earlier so she obviously allows fires  >:(

 :twak: :twak: :twak:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 14, 2010, 05:54:54 PM
Moron ::)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 14, 2010, 06:02:55 PM
We better bring some more fire wood if shes used all her furniture  :salute:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on October 14, 2010, 06:12:39 PM
Yes, bring wood, and a plank to compare her intelligence to  ::)

Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on October 14, 2010, 07:12:54 PM
How about this place?

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?page=2&revid=8650
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on October 14, 2010, 07:30:20 PM
Works for me  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 14, 2010, 09:36:13 PM
Works for me  :tu:
So therefore it works for me too :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on October 14, 2010, 11:26:30 PM
Works for me  :tu:
So therefore it works for me too :D

:tu: Me too. :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on October 15, 2010, 02:23:39 PM
Bit closer to Dunc I believe as well.

How long would the drive be for you Gareth?
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on October 15, 2010, 04:14:47 PM
Looks groovy.... no restrictions which stop us from coming :)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 15, 2010, 06:28:35 PM
I have a suggestion but it might be a bit far for people  :think:
I found out today it might be possible to set up camp at a club near to me
I have not approached anyone officially as I thought I will ask you lot first

They have an archery club so there should not be any problems using bows or setting up a target for throwing axes and knives  :viking:
There is a wooded area at one side
I'm sure we would be allowed a fire
Its a very quiet site with out many passers by
There's a social club on site so there is beer  :cheers:
I can make a few inquiries next week if there's any interest

Its not a million miles away from Bicester


http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=50.709999083999996~-1.9800000189999877&lvl=6



Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 15, 2010, 06:40:15 PM
I couldn't get multimap Bloody Bing to link straight to Bicester
so click on the link and type bicester in the space at the top

This place seems ideal to me for playing with knives and stuff but I understand if its too far
If any of the regulars want more details of the place PM me  :salute:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on October 15, 2010, 06:50:23 PM
I'm game  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on October 15, 2010, 07:42:01 PM
Stick it in google maps Tony, or just tell us the postcode :)

Having targets for throwing things at might be a lot of fun!
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 15, 2010, 09:56:31 PM
Sound's good Tony :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on October 16, 2010, 12:18:00 PM
Location looks good to me, dates as ever I'm up in the air with and will have to see what work throws up nearer the time.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on October 17, 2010, 07:24:33 PM
This looks fine to me as well.  TBH as long as site's aren't too far from a motorway it's all the same to me.  Google reckons this is about 6 hours from me, so perfectly reasonable.  Early start, a couple of stops and no getting lost and I'd be down at a respectable time in the afternoon.

As ever I know a few nice spots in Scotland if everyone's interested?  :pok: :pok:

No? :cry:

 ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on October 18, 2010, 12:54:01 AM
actually I'd love a trip to Scotland, but practically  :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on October 18, 2010, 10:29:15 AM
actually I'd love a trip to Scotland, but practically  :think:

Yup, there's the rub. :-\
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on October 18, 2010, 10:33:14 AM
If my passport hadn't expired I'd be up for Scotland too :tu:

As it is, I'm good with either of the current options.  Tony's look like its sensible and Gareth's would only involve an hours travel so I'm easy :)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 18, 2010, 10:38:19 AM
I will go and have a chat with the Guy tomorrow tonight if I can and get some details  :salute:
It might all go pear shaped  :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on October 18, 2010, 12:00:59 PM
Worth a go.  :tu:  Sounds like a good option if it works out.  If not - no worries.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Dunc on October 18, 2010, 07:33:17 PM
Bit closer to Dunc I believe as well.

How long would the drive be for you Gareth?

 :salute:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 19, 2010, 09:57:50 PM
Had a chat today with one of  the guys running the place and it sounds like it will be OK
I will have to meet someone from the main club that uses the area to see when we can fit in around their diary

Are you all happy for me to carry on arranging things down here in Bucks? Dunc, Gareth etc?  :pok:

I should be able to pick people up from the Chiltern line for any train travelers   :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 19, 2010, 10:00:07 PM
I'm up for it mate :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on October 19, 2010, 10:07:00 PM
Nice one.  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on October 19, 2010, 11:32:48 PM
As always, I'm easy :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 19, 2010, 11:40:23 PM

I will make some more inquiries as the weeks go by when you   :pok:  me
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on October 19, 2010, 11:44:17 PM
Sounds fine to me Tony. :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: ryan1835 on October 19, 2010, 11:46:23 PM
Had a chat today with one of  the guys running the place and it sounds like it will be OK
I will have to meet someone from the main club that uses the area to see when we can fit in around their diary

Are you all happy for me to carry on arranging things down here in Bucks? Dunc, Gareth etc?  :pok:

I should be able to pick people up from the Chiltern line for any train travelers   :think:

where abouts on this line? roughly
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 20, 2010, 07:17:14 AM
Had a chat today with one of  the guys running the place and it sounds like it will be OK
I will have to meet someone from the main club that uses the area to see when we can fit in around their diary

Are you all happy for me to carry on arranging things down here in Bucks? Dunc, Gareth etc?  :pok:

I should be able to pick people up from the Chiltern line for any train travelers   :think:

where abouts on this line? roughly
In the Chilterns mate :tu: :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on October 20, 2010, 08:37:40 AM
Had a chat today with one of  the guys running the place and it sounds like it will be OK
I will have to meet someone from the main club that uses the area to see when we can fit in around their diary

Are you all happy for me to carry on arranging things down here in Bucks? Dunc, Gareth etc?  :pok:

I should be able to pick people up from the Chiltern line for any train travelers   :think:

where abouts on this line? roughly

Don't worry about it Ryan,I'll pick you up en-route  :tu:
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/tas/images.jpg)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 20, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
Get on at Marylebone get off Haddenham and Thame park way when you see....

 :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: John on October 20, 2010, 08:39:35 PM
Get on at Marylebone get off Haddenham and Thame park way when you see....

 :tu:

Makes no sense  :think: the Marylebone is connected to the Haddenham..?.should that read Hambone? ???
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on October 20, 2010, 09:36:06 PM

You get on the Chiltern line at Marylebone (London end)  :tu:

But if your up Birmingham way you don't want to go anywhere near Marylebone  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on October 20, 2010, 11:16:46 PM
If you're in Birmingham you don't want to go anywhere near Birmingham either frankly :D

Thanks for looking in to this one Tony, looks like a fine idea  :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Flashback on November 09, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
Dudes and dudesses,

I know I don't post a lot (so busy at work you would not believe it.....long story but VERY busy)

If you need it, my site is always available.....

Nick
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on November 09, 2010, 10:54:12 AM
Dudes and dudesses,

I know I don't post a lot (so busy at work you would not believe it.....long story but VERY busy)

If you need it, my site is always available.....

Nick

Appreciated but you know what they say about all work and no play... you wouldn't want to be know as Dull BoyTM would you :P

Its an excellent site but I didn't know if you were getting grief from above.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on November 09, 2010, 11:00:20 AM
I have only made some inquiry’s so far so I'm happy with any suggestions  :tu:
I'm not sure where it is but maybe Flashback's site would be closer to more people?
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on November 09, 2010, 12:12:17 PM
Swings and roundabouts.  Closer to some, but further away from Dunc.

Saying that, when you are far North like Gareth, for East like Dunc and far south like me and Mike, we just accept the fact we are probably gonna end up travelling more than most.  Just how it goes and not a prob to me and Mike as the drive up (for me) is half the fun.  Mike may not enjoy as much as me tho!  :rofl:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Dunc on November 09, 2010, 01:37:14 PM
Swings and roundabouts.  Closer to some, but further away from Dunc.

Saying that, when you are far North like Gareth, for East like Dunc and far south like me and Mike, we just accept the fact we are probably gonna end up travelling more than most.  Just how it goes and not a prob to me and Mike as the drive up (for me) is half the fun.  Mike may not enjoy as much as me tho!  :rofl:

I really want to try and go this year and will make every effort to . Also Thundernoodle should be my traveling companion  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: cerbera147 on November 09, 2010, 02:30:32 PM

I really want to try and go this year and will make every effort to . Also Thundernoodle should be my traveling companion  :D

Same here  :tu:  Ideally it would be somewhere close[ish] to an airport. I'll probably hire a car anyway so driving distance isn't that big a deal :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on November 09, 2010, 02:48:25 PM
I am more than willing to help out if I can mate.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: cerbera147 on November 09, 2010, 03:11:16 PM
Thanks Ben  :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on November 09, 2010, 03:24:05 PM
Both Gatwick and Heathrow are possible options.  Sure we could work out either if you ended up at either of those.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 09, 2010, 06:01:06 PM
Hold up Ben, if we keep inviting people to car share with us, we'll have to cut back on the make-up and heels we can bring :-\
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on November 09, 2010, 06:08:20 PM
Got a roof rack now mate.  Plenty of room.  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 09, 2010, 06:09:30 PM
Got a roof rack now mate.  Plenty of room.  :D
I'll bring me stiletto's then :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on November 09, 2010, 10:34:26 PM
I'll be able to do pick ups from east midlands if that helps anyone
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Whoey on November 10, 2010, 08:19:20 PM
It seems I'll be in Manchester next week for work.

anyone in the area? I'll have a few evenings to kill... (tues-thur)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Benner on November 10, 2010, 08:31:35 PM
Pop a load of miles south and come see me.  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Whoey on November 10, 2010, 08:34:46 PM
even IF I finish before my Friday flight, I've got invite to pop over to Liverpool... otherwise I'm stuck working in Manchester during the daytime...
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on February 24, 2011, 07:01:00 PM
Had a chat today with one of  the guys running the place and it sounds like it will be OK
I will have to meet someone from the main club that uses the area to see when we can fit in around their diary

Are you all happy for me to carry on arranging things down here in Bucks? Dunc, Gareth etc?  :pok:

I should be able to pick people up from the Chiltern line for any train travelers   :think:

Bump. :D  How's this looking mate?  The summer is getting a bit closer now and we need to start looking at where and when properly. :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on February 24, 2011, 07:47:25 PM
So Guys where do you all want to meet up?  :pok:

who wants to come?  :pok:

I don't want to end up billy no mates in a field playing with a big pile of knives on my own  :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on February 24, 2011, 09:10:06 PM
I'm in (just to keep Billy company) :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on February 24, 2011, 10:03:11 PM
I will pop and see about organizing things next week
Just making sure they will let us stay etc

unless anyone has any better ideas before Monday  :pok:

1-Billy
2-Nurforia
3-Ruby
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Dunc on February 25, 2011, 01:57:54 PM
1-Billy
2-Nurforia
3-Ruby
4-Dunc ( depending on work , if i have any by then )
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 25, 2011, 07:02:49 PM
Too early for me to say atm unfortunately, but I'd certainly like too :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on February 25, 2011, 07:08:16 PM

I guess that's enough for a party so I will try to arrange things a bit more this end in the week  :tu:
I need to meet the guys that normally use the area and see when/if we can fit in.... it might all go pear shaped yet  :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on February 25, 2011, 07:15:23 PM
1-Billy
2-Nurforia
3-Ruby
4-Dunc ( depending on work , if i have any by then )
5-Gareth

I guess that's enough for a party so I will try to arrange things a bit more this end in the week  :tu:
I need to meet the guys that normally use the area and see when/if we can fit in.... it might all go pear shaped yet  :ahhh
:tu:

Don't worry Tony, if it's not workable then we still have options, but a firm yes or no will let us know where we are, that's all.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on February 25, 2011, 10:28:00 PM
1-Billy
2-Nurforia
3-Ruby
4-Dunc ( depending on work , if i have any by then )
5-Gareth
6-Neil

I'll play :)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zag on March 09, 2011, 01:09:28 AM
Did you reach any kind of concensus on a place and time?  ???
probably not...  :D

anyway, one more!

1-Billy
2-Nurforia
3-Ruby
4-Dunc ( depending on work , if i have any by then )
5-Gareth
6-Neil
7-Zag (with a hat this time  :D) - depending on work


Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on March 09, 2011, 01:38:45 AM
What kind of work would decide if you are protecting your head this year Bernard? :think:

Oh......  :-[


Tony is in talks with the site owners I believe  :salute:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 15, 2011, 09:13:20 PM

I had a chat with one of the Guys that runs the site and will be popping over to meet him in a week or so to sort out the dates we can use the place  :salute:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 15, 2011, 10:06:36 PM
Good stuff mate. :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on March 16, 2011, 01:06:31 AM
Top banana :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 16, 2011, 10:39:28 AM
I haven't totally explained that we want to start fires and wave big choppers around yet, so fingers crossed  :-\  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 16, 2011, 07:09:43 PM
I haven't totally explained that we want to start fires and wave big choppers around yet, so fingers crossed  :-\  :tu:
Fires and choppers are a must. :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 16, 2011, 08:01:24 PM
Definatly! I will just slip in the words chopper ax kukri petrol (and the fire wizard if hes not busy) when no ones looking  ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 22, 2011, 10:02:38 PM
I have just had a little meeting and things are looking up  :tu:

 :pok: We need to choose a weekend but not 25/26 June or 9/10July

I will have to have another chat to OK the dates after we have decided just to double check

Also If any of us are interested there's a possibility of some archery lessons maybe on the Sat afternoon (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Target_Practice.gif)

The pitches will be around 9quid including a temporary membership of the club so we can get a beer but not sure about the archery yet
 :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 22, 2011, 10:04:57 PM
and fires are OK?  :tu:

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/200/c/0/078___Out_in_the_wild_by_converse_kidd.gif)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 22, 2011, 10:13:18 PM

I never mentioned it but I don't think there will be a problem, we can use my G/F's fire pit/BBQ if they don't want a bonfire kind of thing  :tu:

I did throw in the words Multitool and games  ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on March 23, 2011, 12:05:09 AM
Is the Ruby on the list, my dog Ruby?! I mean, she of course wants to come and see you all, but I'm just checking :D

So far the two dates you have offered both work for us, but not many others around that time. If it's one of those two, Hedgekid will probably be able to come too :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 23, 2011, 08:59:19 AM
Yes it is your Ruby (MTo mascot  :salute: )

Sorry but 25/26 June or 9/10July are dates that are not available  

So we have a lot of other dates to chose from (I meant to meet with two guys last night and only one got there so I only got to see one diary, hopefully going to get hold of him in the next couple of days)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on March 23, 2011, 10:23:39 AM
Ooh, I see... well this might get tricky then. We have two weddings and a hen night around that time you see! I'll try and figure out which weekend we can escape! :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on March 23, 2011, 01:07:51 PM
I've no strong feelings as to dates.  So best others with tighter schedules make the call.

I'm crap at archery but I think it'd be fun to have a go again and let Gareth humiliate me :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 23, 2011, 06:17:05 PM
I've no strong feelings as to dates.  So best others with tighter schedules make the call.

I'm crap at archery but I think it'd be fun to have a go again and let Gareth humiliate me :D
If it's any consolation mate I've hardly plucked a string since then. :-[  Woefully out of practice and not exactly brilliant to start with.  :D

Just had a quick look at my calendar for June/July and can't see any dates I definitely can't do, but I'll check with my wife when she gets home later.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on March 23, 2011, 09:24:12 PM
Will there be an initiation ceremony for the new Moderators?

...Dunking or spanking come to mind... ::)  :drool:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 23, 2011, 09:31:16 PM
 :o :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 23, 2011, 09:33:30 PM
Will there be an initiation ceremony for the new Moderators?

...Dunking or spanking come to mind... ::)  :drool:

Well I WAS thinking of popping by to say hello if time allowed ... but I didn't realise it was one of THOSE gatherings. All these avatars are making sense now ... the superheroes, the lincoln green, the "bee-man" ... kinda makes me wonder where the name of the forum REALLY came from  :think:

 :P :P :P :D :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 23, 2011, 09:46:13 PM
OK looking at dates for the June/July period I'm free 18th-19th, 25th-26th June and 23rd-24th, 30th-31st July.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 23, 2011, 09:48:30 PM
Will there be an initiation ceremony for the new Moderators?

...buying the drinks and paying for the strippers come to mind... ::)  :drool:

Fixed  :salute:

(Altered to make more sense  ::) )
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 23, 2011, 09:56:04 PM
Will there be an initiation ceremony for the new Moderators?

...Drinking or paying for the strippers come to mind... ::)  :drool:

Fixed  :salute:

Oi!  :twak:  I'm Scottish, I don't pay for anything, especially at your Southern prices. :rant:

 :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on March 24, 2011, 02:02:36 AM
Will there be an initiation ceremony for the new Moderators?

...buying the drinks and paying for the strippers come to mind... ::)  :drool:

Fixed  :salute:

(Altered to make more sense  ::) )
...and then the dunking and spanking...  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on March 24, 2011, 02:08:37 AM
If you can make it over we'll see if we can arrange your dunking and spanking :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on March 24, 2011, 05:56:58 AM
If I show up I'll be bringing body paint and Speedos......for everyone (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/195/a/a/_bootyshake__by_neek_zique.gif) :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on March 24, 2011, 09:36:55 PM
Yay for spanking and speedos :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 24, 2011, 09:49:58 PM
Yay for spanking and speedos :D
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs9/i/2006/067/c/4/D__oh_by_melonhead_emotion.gif)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zag on March 25, 2011, 07:46:28 AM
Sorry but 25/26 June or 9/10July are dates that are not available  

Perfect as the 25/26 is my stag weekend!   :drink: :ahhh
so far i am free'ish the other weekends around  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on March 25, 2011, 12:33:30 PM
Sorry but 25/26 June or 9/10July are dates that are not available  

Perfect as the 25/26 is my stag weekend!   :drink: :ahhh
so far i am free'ish the other weekends around  :tu:


Woooh hoooo :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 25, 2011, 12:50:12 PM
I will make a phone call this evening to double check the available dates

I think they will be these at the moment (probably)  :)

May
 
14/15
21/22
28/29

June
4/5
11/12

July
2/3

30/31

August
6/7
13/14
20/21
27/28
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: ryan1835 on March 25, 2011, 05:35:17 PM
if im passing through i might make it but i doubt ill turn up  :rofl:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 25, 2011, 09:09:48 PM
if im passing through i might make it but i doubt ill turn up  :rofl:

 :pok:  :pok:  :twak:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on March 26, 2011, 01:14:50 AM
All good with us cap'n  :salute:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: ryan1835 on March 26, 2011, 10:19:51 AM
if im passing through i might make it but i doubt ill turn up  :rofl:

 :pok:  :pok:  :twak:

at least then no one will get upset :L
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 11:39:20 AM
if im passing through i might make it but i doubt ill turn up  :rofl:

 :pok:  :pok:  :twak:

at least then no one will get upset :L


Don't worry about that  :cheers: anyway we need more volunteers to hold up the archery targets  >:D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on March 26, 2011, 12:18:40 PM
if im passing through i might make it but i doubt ill turn up  :rofl:

 :pok:  :pok:  :twak:

at least then no one will get upset :L


Don't worry about that  :cheers: anyway we need more volunteers to hold up the archery targets  >:D

Good point!  Its not my turn this year  >:(

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/DSCF1515.jpg)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/DSCF1519.jpg)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 12:51:33 PM
Full PPE this year then  :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_protective_equipment (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_protective_equipment)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on March 26, 2011, 12:54:29 PM
No problemo... I got that sh1t covered  :D

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/4117903634_2c5847d70a_z.jpg?zz=1)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 12:56:55 PM

 :rofl: Baked potato   :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on March 26, 2011, 03:15:47 PM
Spuds  :drool:

Are you bringing the washing machine this year Chris?  We could do jackets in it :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 27, 2011, 08:56:08 PM
We are OK for Fires  >:D


These are the available dates  :cheers:

Start choosing  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

May

14/15
21/22
28/29

June
4/5
11/12

July
30/31

August
6/7
13/14
20/21
27/28
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on March 27, 2011, 10:06:39 PM
May
14/15
21/22
28/29

June
4/5
11/12


July
30/31

August
6/7
13/14
20/21
27/28

OK these are the days I can/can't do.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 27, 2011, 10:43:47 PM

May
21/22
28/29

July
30/31

August
6/7
13/14
20/21

 :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on March 27, 2011, 10:57:23 PM
Spuds  :drool:

Are you bringing the washing machine this year Chris?  We could do jackets in it :tu:

Ooh, I don't know...

We are going to sell the van soon as we can't afford to run two vehicles :(
If we come in a car big enough to throw in it, I will make sure that it comes along.

This also means that we might be roughing it in a tent like you plebs :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 30, 2011, 01:22:23 PM

The site is not a million miles from Bicester
PM me for more details  :salute:
 :cheers:

http://www.bing.com/maps/?FORM=MMREDIR#JnE9LmJpY2VzdGVyJTdlc3N0LjAlN2VwZy4xJmJiPTUxLjkyODQwNDk2NDUwOTElN2UtMC42MjMwMjYxOTIxODgyNDMlN2U1MS43NTAyMTczMjA5NTk2JTdlLTEuMDAwNjgxMjIxNDg1MTI= (http://www.bing.com/maps/?FORM=MMREDIR#JnE9LmJpY2VzdGVyJTdlc3N0LjAlN2VwZy4xJmJiPTUxLjkyODQwNDk2NDUwOTElN2UtMC42MjMwMjYxOTIxODgyNDMlN2U1MS43NTAyMTczMjA5NTk2JTdlLTEuMDAwNjgxMjIxNDg1MTI=)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 30, 2011, 01:23:49 PM
Guys if you would all like to add your names please  :tu:
we can then book the weekend with the most names  :cheers:

May

21/22
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth

28/29
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth

July

30/31
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth

August

6/7
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth

13/14
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky 
Gareth

20/21
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on March 30, 2011, 02:46:30 PM
Guys if you would all like to add your names please  :tu:
we can then book the weekend with the most names  :cheers:

May

21/22
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

28/29
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

July

30/31
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

August

6/7
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

13/14
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky 
Gareth
Neil

20/21
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zag on March 30, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Guys if you would all like to add your names please  :tu:
we can then book the weekend with the most names  :cheers:

May

21/22
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

28/29
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

July

30/31
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

August

6/7
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

13/14
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky 
Gareth
Neil
Zag

20/21
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 30, 2011, 04:22:54 PM
*In the style of a Swiss Grip giveaway*

I'd like all of them please

*Leaves Sparky to tidy up the mess*

 :D :D >:D

Seriously though, I'd love to make it down there if possible but can't make any promises (so don't actually put me down). But, if it's OK I'll just keep tabs on this thread for now and let you know nearer the time if I can get. If spaces run out or you need absolute definites for booking, count me out to make sure no one else misses a chance :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on March 30, 2011, 09:43:53 PM
Consider yourself 'penciled in'  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Dunc on March 30, 2011, 11:49:12 PM
I can't commit to a day yet . I havn't been given the works roster for those months yet . I work two on two off so I should be able to swap a shift and or take holiday to suit . Thundernoodle hopefully will be my partner in crime for the weekend but he's in the same boat as me but I'm sure we'll sort something .

Dunc
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: MultiMat on March 31, 2011, 01:40:40 AM
I can't commit to a day yet . I havn't been given the works roster for those months yet . I work two on two off so I should be able to swap a shift and or take holiday to suit . Thundernoodle hopefully will be my partner in crime for the weekend but he's in the same boat as me but I'm sure we'll sort something .

Dunc

Dunc put some smurfing wheels on that boat & get your self & Noisynoodle there  :pok: :pok: :pok:.

The whales have missed your nocturnal 'serenade'  :pok: :pok: :D :D :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on April 07, 2011, 01:25:02 PM
ok ive gone through a few pages found chilterns but not the date, probably impossible for me to get there but who knows would depend on the date and the cash situation  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on April 07, 2011, 07:03:05 PM
Possible dates are here folks.

Quote from: Tony
Guys if you would all like to add your names please  :tu:
we can then book the weekend with the most names  :cheers:
May

21/22
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

28/29
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

July

30/31
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

August

6/7
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

13/14
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

20/21
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

As the first of these dates is (scarily) only a few weeks away perhaps we should set a closing date for the list.  How about we say Sunday evening?

Also worth remembering that this is open too anyone who thinks they can make it, so if you want to come along then throw your name on the list.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on April 07, 2011, 07:15:26 PM
Possible dates are here folks.

Quote from: Tony
Guys if you would all like to add your names please  :tu:
we can then book the weekend with the most names  :cheers:
May

21/22
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

28/29
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

July

30/31
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

August

6/7
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil

13/14
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

20/21
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

As the first of these dates is (scarily) only a few weeks away perhaps we should set a closing date for the list.  How about we say Sunday evening?

Also worth remembering that this is open too anyone who thinks they can make it, so if you want to come along then throw your name on the list.


Thanks Gareth :salute:
Once we have a date I can confirm it with the site organizer   :tu:
Then we can see how many people fancy some archery tuition if I can arrange it  :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on April 10, 2011, 03:12:35 PM


 :pok:         (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/bushcraft.gif)





 :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on April 11, 2011, 10:22:18 PM
OK looks like we're not going to get any more confirmations ATM so why don't we tie down a date and let Tony book the place. :)

So the way I'm reading this is that Zag can't do the middle dates which leaves us with:

21-22 may, 28-29 May, 13-14 August or 20-21 August.

Now I have a slight preference for 21-22 May but that's mostly 'cos I need a break and could do with the excuse to get away for a few days and really don't want to wait until August. :D 
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on April 11, 2011, 10:56:14 PM
OK looks like we're not going to get any more confirmations ATM so why don't we tie down a date and let Tony book the place. :)

So the way I'm reading this is that Zag can't do the middle dates which leaves us with:

21-22 may, 28-29 May, 13-14 August or 20-21 August.

Now I have a slight preference for 21-22 May but that's mostly 'cos I need a break and could do with the excuse to get away for a few days and really don't want to wait until August. :D

I will go and see if I can book one of those weekends with preference for May 21 weekend Gareth  :tu:
(maybe we can have a second one in Aug   :) )
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on April 15, 2011, 06:21:42 PM
We are now booked for May21/22
Pitches are 7quid per tent which includes entrance to the bar

May 21/22
Nuphoria + 1
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag



Also worth remembering that this is open too anyone who thinks they can make it, so if you want to come along then throw your name on the list.

If anyone needs directions just PM me  :salute:

Then we can see how many people fancy some archery tuition if I can arrange it (still other people there to talk to)  :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on April 15, 2011, 07:55:49 PM
Excellent... looking forward to it :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zag on April 15, 2011, 08:30:23 PM
hehe... great! :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2011, 02:30:21 AM
Excellent! :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Dunc on April 16, 2011, 08:45:10 AM
smurf  :rant: one of the guys at work is on holiday already so I'm doing cover for him , heres holding out for another in August .
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2011, 09:38:17 AM
Sorry to hear that Dunc  :(
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 16, 2011, 11:41:19 AM
smurf  :rant: one of the guys at work is on holiday already so I'm doing cover for him , heres holding out for another in August .

I might find it tricky for work reasons too, but I'm going to try and wangle something if poss
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2011, 12:17:56 PM
smurf  :rant: one of the guys at work is on holiday already so I'm doing cover for him , heres holding out for another in August .

I might find it tricky for work reasons too, but I'm going to try and wangle something if poss

Arrgh, sorry to hear you can't do that one Dunc, I'll get to meet you in person yet.

Be great if you can make it though 50ft. :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Hedge Kid on April 23, 2011, 10:59:58 PM
You know I'm sure I came in and posted in this thread ages ago but clearly it was all just a dream  :think:

Anyway, I thought I should amend the spelling of my name. It's not "+1" it's "HedgeKid"

So:

May 21/22
Nuphoria
Hedgekid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

What's this archery tuition you speak of Mr Sparky? Not sure I have the time to book the mastectomy but I'd love to have a go if it doesn't have a hefty price tag attached to it (the archery not the mastectomy)

Looking forward to the meet  :tu:

HKx
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on April 23, 2011, 11:17:14 PM
You know I'm sure I came in and posted in this thread ages ago but clearly it was all just a dream  :think:

Anyway, I thought I should amend the spelling of my name. It's not "+1"  it's "HedgeKid"

So:

May 21/22
Nuphoria
Hedgekid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

What's this archery tuition you speak of Mr Sparky? Not sure I have the time to book the mastectomy but I'd love to have a go if it doesn't have a hefty price tag attached to it (the archery not the mastectomy)

Looking forward to the meet  :tu:

HKx

 :oops:

Sorry HK I owe you a   :cheers:

How many fancy a go at archery?
I will find out if we can arrange a bit of  (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Target_Practice.gif)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 23, 2011, 11:53:59 PM
Sorry guys I'm going to have to bow out of this one, things have got real messy this end and theres some major issues I have to deal with in three separate areas of my life. It's a shame as I'd have loved to come, but I'm sure there'll be another opportunity at a later date  :tu:

Have fun, and keep those arrows pointed forward  :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on April 24, 2011, 01:49:19 AM
Damn, we're low on numbers.... where the hell is everyone this year? :(
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on April 25, 2011, 12:57:32 AM
Perhaps offering lard and recreational flogging would bring up the numbers?
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on April 25, 2011, 08:18:22 AM
Perhaps offering lard and recreational flogging would bring up the numbers?
I'd knida taken that as a given, but perhaps you're right and others didn't realise. :think:

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs4/i/2004/239/c/7/Whip_Emote.gif)  >:D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: sousterre1 on April 26, 2011, 09:18:16 PM
Damn I was looking into getting a ppp yesterday too  ::) better be more alert in future.

come to the MT meet-up and you can have a play with mine. :tu:

Sounds filthy  :rofl: I was seriously considering it but SWMBO is hassling me for a holiday, so i'll have to see what dates we are away for before I commit.
would this be a bad time to bring up the lard and flagellation?  :think: ;)

Joking aside, it'd be nice to see you there, hope you can make it. :)

I've often wondered why everyone want's to grease me up and whip me............i'm gonna put it down to sheer good looks  :rofl:

I shall look further into accommodating it somehow, it'll be rather enjoyable i'm sure. who doesn't enjoy a little debauchery?

NB/ I figured i'd move this here I didn't want to scare our fellow multitoolers who are not accustomed to ritual beatings and our stiff upper lips.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on April 26, 2011, 09:50:37 PM
Damn I was looking into getting a ppp yesterday too  ::) better be more alert in future.

come to the MT meet-up and you can have a play with mine. :tu:

Sounds filthy  :rofl: I was seriously considering it but SWMBO is hassling me for a holiday, so i'll have to see what dates we are away for before I commit.
would this be a bad time to bring up the lard and flagellation?  :think: ;)

Joking aside, it'd be nice to see you there, hope you can make it. :)

I've often wondered why everyone want's to grease me up and whip me............i'm gonna put it down to sheer good looks  :rofl:

I shall look further into accommodating it somehow, it'll be rather enjoyable i'm sure. who doesn't enjoy a little debauchery?

NB/ I figured i'd move this here I didn't want to scare our fellow multitoolers who are not accustomed to ritual beatings and our stiff upper lips.
Everyone looks the same when they're in a mask. >:D

 :D :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on April 26, 2011, 09:53:07 PM
 :rofl:

 :b2t:


If anyone wants to come at the last minute they can always PM me for details the evening before as there's no restriction on numbers at this site  :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 10, 2011, 08:40:59 PM

I have got a pile of 'poor quality on special offer wood' sitting in the back of my car
(A few of the top bits and tons of the bottom bits)
Enough to keep us warm for one evening and hopefully enough for breakfast aswell (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/bushcraft.gif)
People are welcome to bring more if they like  :salute:

I also have a biggish lump we can throw axes at (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Hache_de_jet_by_Pokannicknow.gif)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/100511007.jpg)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2011, 10:29:47 AM
What time are people planning to arrive?  I've got a good way to drive so I'll not likely be there much before 2-2.30 at the earliest but I believe Tony has access from mid morning.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on May 14, 2011, 12:25:24 PM
And here was me fretting over my petrol calculations :D    I don't want to think about yours!  :ahhh

I'm hoping to be there around elevenish.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2011, 05:25:06 PM
And here was me fretting over my petrol calculations :D    I don't want to think about yours!  :ahhh

I'm hoping to be there around elevenish.
frankly I'm putting my head in the sand and just not thinking about it. :dwts:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 14, 2011, 05:36:43 PM

Me too! this place is about 15mins from my house   >:D


 :D

 :oops: Sorry
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2011, 06:36:49 PM
Well I think I might be heading down on Friday evening and stopping half way there, that way I won't be knackered before I even arrive and I'm only doing a few hours in the car at a time. :)  Need to check on the logistics with my work and, more importantly, my wife. :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on May 14, 2011, 09:50:36 PM
Gareth you'd be welcome to stay at mine on the way down but I thin that as Nottingham is only 2 miles north of the meet it may not be anything like a midway stopover.

I hope you all have a good meetup, I was tempted to down tools and surprise you all on the Saturday night but work has gotten in the way and I need to be in Leicester for 8.30am Sunday, I don't think i'd be good for anything work like the morning if the night before is like last years with you lot

Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 14, 2011, 10:00:59 PM
Well I think I might be heading down on Friday evening and stopping half way there, that way I won't be knackered before I even arrive and I'm only doing a few hours in the car at a time. :)  Need to check on the logistics with my work and, more importantly, my wife. :D

Well if Sheffield is about halfway, and you fancy a beer ......  :pok: :pok: :drink:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2011, 10:02:10 PM
Thanks for the offers chaps but it looks like I have something worked out.  Looks like I'm crashing out in my folks 55ft traditional narrow boat on the Friday night so I'll be with you Saturday morning.  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 14, 2011, 10:17:56 PM
No probs mate. Sounds like you'll be having fun   :D

Shame I can't make it, here's hoping for another chance later in the year  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on May 14, 2011, 10:36:48 PM
Gareth you'd be welcome to stay at mine on the way down but I thin that as Nottingham is only 2 miles north of the meet it may not be anything like a midway stopover.

I hope you all have a good meetup, I was tempted to down tools and surprise you all on the Saturday night but work has gotten in the way and I need to be in Leicester for 8.30am Sunday, I don't think i'd be good for anything work like the morning if the night before is like last years with you lot

Doh, I meant 2 hours  :doh:

Just remember that if you nip out for a pee in the middle of the night not to step over the side
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2011, 10:46:38 PM
Gareth you'd be welcome to stay at mine on the way down but I thin that as Nottingham is only 2 miles north of the meet it may not be anything like a midway stopover.

I hope you all have a good meetup, I was tempted to down tools and surprise you all on the Saturday night but work has gotten in the way and I need to be in Leicester for 8.30am Sunday, I don't think i'd be good for anything work like the morning if the night before is like last years with you lot

Doh, I meant 2 hours  :doh:

Just remember that if you nip out for a pee in the middle of the night not to step over the side
Good tip. :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: sousterre1 on May 16, 2011, 08:14:09 PM
Thanks for the offers chaps but it looks like I have something worked out.  Looks like I'm crashing out in my folks 55ft traditional narrow boat on the Friday night so I'll be with you Saturday morning.  :tu:

Ah so that's what 50ft trad means.  :think:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 16, 2011, 08:44:13 PM
Thanks for the offers chaps but it looks like I have something worked out.  Looks like I'm crashing out in my folks 55ft traditional narrow boat on the Friday night so I'll be with you Saturday morning.  :tu:

Ah so that's what 50ft trad means.  :think:

 :oops: I've been rumbled  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 16, 2011, 08:45:50 PM

 :pok: his is bigger that yours  >:D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 16, 2011, 08:57:46 PM

 :pok: his is bigger that yours  >:D


:rofl: size isn't everything old chap  :D :D :D
My galley is 14ft long with two cookers - not many narrowbeams can compete with that  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 16, 2011, 09:04:09 PM

 :o thats bigger than my kitchen
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 16, 2011, 09:04:26 PM

 :pok: his is bigger that yours  >:D


:rofl: size isn't everything old chap  :D :D :D
My galley is 14ft long with two cookers - not many narrowbeams can compete with that  :D
Nope, not even close I reckon. :D  If I remember I'll get some shots of her while I'm down. :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 16, 2011, 10:20:19 PM

 :pok: his is bigger that yours  >:D


:rofl: size isn't everything old chap  :D :D :D
My galley is 14ft long with two cookers - not many narrowbeams can compete with that  :D
Nope, not even close I reckon. :D  If I remember I'll get some shots of her while I'm down. :tu:

I'd love to see those. I guarantee she'll look better than mine. I've only had my 11 years so I haven't finished building it yet   :P :pommel:


 :o thats bigger than my kitchen

 :D  :D :D :D
If it's any consolation mate, the bathroom is 4ft x 5ft and that includes bath, shower, toilet, sink and washing machine (although techincally the washer is actually in the wardrobe)  :rofl:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 16, 2011, 10:28:10 PM

 :pok: his is bigger that yours  >:D


:rofl: size isn't everything old chap  :D :D :D
My galley is 14ft long with two cookers - not many narrowbeams can compete with that  :D
Nope, not even close I reckon. :D  If I remember I'll get some shots of her while I'm down. :tu:

I'd love to see those. I guarantee she'll look better than mine. I've only had my 11 years so I haven't finished building it yet   :P :pommel:


 :o thats bigger than my kitchen

 :D  :D :D :D
If it's any consolation mate, the bathroom is 4ft x 5ft and that includes bath, shower, toilet, sink and washing machine (although techincally the washer is actually in the wardrobe)   :rofl:

That probably saves a lot of time  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on May 19, 2011, 07:43:09 PM
Nearly time.  We're a bit short on numbers this year.  More a mini-meet this time but I think that gives us an excuse to fit another one in later in the year ;)

I'm looking forward to the en-forced down time.  If I start nodding off don't take it personal just prod me with the  :pok: :D

Can I share someone's stove by the way?


If there's anything I'm meant to be bringing for anyone please PM/email me and remind me :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 19, 2011, 08:28:08 PM
Numbers are OK I reckon, though you know I'm always up for another meet later in the year. :)  I've got pleanty of gas with me so feel free to use my stove mate. :tu:

Anyone else packed yet?
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 19, 2011, 08:30:39 PM
Are you planning on having an MT.O turtle?  :pok:


 :D

Have fun and definitely post up some pictures.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on May 19, 2011, 08:45:50 PM
Nearly time.  We're a bit short on numbers this year.  More a mini-meet this time but I think that gives us an excuse to fit another one in later in the year ;)

I'm looking forward to the en-forced down time.  If I start nodding off don't take it personal just prod me with the  :pok: :D

Can I share someone's stove by the way?


If there's anything I'm meant to be bringing for anyone please PM/email me and remind me :tu:

i hope to make it if there is another one this year neil, this one sadly was too close to my holiday the other week  :-\  hope you guys have fun and watch out for tonys big chopper  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 19, 2011, 09:07:16 PM
Packing tomorrow  :tu:

Feel free to add to or delete list below  :D

August13/14

Nuphoria
Hedge Kid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

August 20/21

Nuphoria
Hedge Kid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: sousterre1 on May 19, 2011, 10:10:24 PM
August13/14

Nuphoria
Hedge Kid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

August 20/21

Nuphoria
Hedge Kid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag
Sousterre1 (Hopefully)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on May 19, 2011, 11:56:18 PM
Neil, if there's any chance of a little modded Alox turning up with you on Saturday, I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating biscuits ;)

We still have the van so cooking heat is available without any drama too :)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on May 20, 2011, 12:55:44 PM
Crappy news guy.... big apology too :(

We can't make it tomorrow - several factors but the main one being that my physical health is pretty awful this week and it shows no signs of shifting. I had hoped I would be getting better by now but the joint are not playing nice and I know I will be in no shape for the journey or the camping out.

I'm REALLY hoping that the August one will be bigger and better for everyone to make it. If I have to be wheeled there, we'll try and find a way. So sorry guys, especially for the late notice. Hope you have a splendid time even if you do have to cook for yourselves ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 20, 2011, 09:22:07 PM
Sorry you can't make it Nuphoria  :(

Mto Mini Meet this weekend  :ahhh

Really big Mto Meet in August

See you tomorrow Guys  :salute:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on May 21, 2011, 09:22:02 AM
Have fun guys  :tu:

Looks like the good weathers come out for you this morning too
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: ryan1835 on May 21, 2011, 10:04:38 PM
hope your having fun guys!
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 22, 2011, 01:51:45 PM

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/bushcraft.gif)

I can't say too much because of the 'what go on at meet stays at meet rule'

But what I can say is both Gareth and Neil did very well in the 'guess the pole dancers name' game (I got the runner up prize)  :D

Thanks to Allen and Zed for the prizes  :salute:

Me and 'Lofty' in the woods  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511033.jpg)


 :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on May 22, 2011, 01:59:50 PM
Nice to see a man with his chopper in his hand :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 22, 2011, 02:03:22 PM
Nice to see a man with his chopper in his hand :D

Later you might get to see a man with a really big chopper in his hand  >:D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: J-sews on May 22, 2011, 05:58:13 PM
Anxiously awaiting more pics here! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/smileys/jumping41.gif)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AHB on May 22, 2011, 07:14:36 PM
Anxiously awaiting more pics here! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/smileys/jumping41.gif)
Me too.  :pok: Glad you guys had a fun time.. :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 22, 2011, 08:08:15 PM
Just to let you chaps know I've arrived home, safe and well.  Pics to follow. :)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on May 22, 2011, 08:21:50 PM
Just to let you chaps know I've arrived home, safe and well.  Pics to follow. :)

pics  :ahhh  :ahhh  hope you all had fun  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on May 23, 2011, 12:17:31 AM
I heard that gareth was going to dress as his avatar for the archery, hopefully the photos will prove this  ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on May 23, 2011, 01:11:26 AM
Nice to see a man with his chopper in his hand :D

Later you might get to see a man with a really big chopper in his hand  >:D

How big was it again Gareth?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511028.jpg)

Thanks for looking after us so well Tony and both of you for bringing cool toys to play with :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 23, 2011, 10:28:25 AM
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/018.jpg)

Cheers to Tony for all the bacon, sausage eggs etc a man could ever want.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/020.jpg)

Some fun with axes
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/022.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/023.jpg)

and a little crossbow
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/025.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/035.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/024.jpg)

We did look at some tools and knives etc (sometimes very closely ;))
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/026.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/027.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/030.jpg)

While we did play with axes and Tony's big choppers we didn't take down half a tree, honest.  That was a combination of a lightning strike a few weeks ago and some very high winds while we were there.  Quite an impressive crash when it came down, though I'm glad we were nowhere near it at the time.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/031.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/036.jpg)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 23, 2011, 10:33:07 AM
I heard that gareth was going to dress as his avatar for the archery, hopefully the photos will prove this  ;)
I was wearing a hoodie at some points, does that count? :D  Sadly it was much too windy for anything like safe shooting. :-\
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
I really should get some glasses  ::)

I'm glad you liked your food on the well done side  :tu:

I'm still very sad about the baked potatoes  :ahhh and maybe my 'smoked coffee' is an acquired taste  :-\

And a big thank you to Neil for all the beer!  :drool:  :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2011, 12:14:52 PM
Gareth practicing his throwing

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511005.jpg)

Giving thanks to the God of Axes

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511008.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511009.jpg)

Gareth taught me the old Scottish tradition of Ax dueling
walk six paces turn and throw (that's a grin of fear)  :ahhh

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511031.jpg)

But neither of us wanted to play against Neil  >:D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511021.jpg)


Making sure we have enough fire wood chopped up

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511025.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511022.jpg)

This foraging for food lark is quite easy really  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511040.jpg)

Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 23, 2011, 12:24:50 PM
Love that action shot of the axe throwing, in fact I think it fits very neatly between these two pics. :tu:

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/022.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511005.jpg)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/Scenery/2011%20Meet-up/023.jpg)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 23, 2011, 12:40:31 PM
Great shots!  Looks like a fantastic venue and getting a little Thor action whilst there...

Completely topshelf.

 :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Screwtape on May 23, 2011, 01:06:31 PM
Great photos, looks like the perfect venue too, really hoping to make the next meet up and if its in August I probably can too
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on May 23, 2011, 01:12:25 PM
cool pics  8)  love the axe throwing action pics, the pic of you guys in the woods is like stag world where men run free  :ahhh   :ahhh   :ahhh 
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 23, 2011, 01:17:34 PM
Should just add a big  :tu: to Allan and Paul for supplying some great stuff for us to share out and paw over.  I'm liking my new SRU(?) knife very much. :)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on May 23, 2011, 01:37:09 PM
Should just add a big  :tu: to Allan and Paul for supplying some great stuff for us to share out and paw over.  I'm liking my new SRU(?) knife very much. :)

no problem , and thanks for allan for buying the stuff  :tu: do you mean SRM gareth  :D  the 710 is a great little knife  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on May 23, 2011, 01:41:59 PM
Should just add a big  :tu: to Allan and Paul for supplying some great stuff for us to share out and paw over.  I'm liking my new SRU(?) knife very much. :)

no problem , and thanks for allan for buying the stuff  :tu: do you mean SRM gareth  :D  the 710 is a great little knife  :tu:
that'd be the one. :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on May 23, 2011, 01:46:10 PM
Should just add a big  :tu: to Allan and Paul for supplying some great stuff for us to share out and paw over.  I'm liking my new SRU(?) knife very much. :)

no problem , and thanks for allan for buying the stuff  :tu: do you mean SRM gareth  :D  the 710 is a great little knife  :tu:
that'd be the one. :D

 :D, love the bow, i miss my bow, the local archery club is miles from me as wanted to tkae my oldest as loved doing archery,
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2011, 02:01:41 PM
Both days were very windy so archery was canceled for the safety of all  :ahhh

I came home with more stuff than I took thanks to Prizes, Gifts and Trades
So thanks all round Guys  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/230511003-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on May 23, 2011, 02:14:09 PM
Both days were very windy so archery was canceled for the safety of all  :ahhh

I came home with more stuff than I took thanks to Prizes, Gifts and Trades
So thanks all round Guys  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/230511003-1.jpg)

 :drool: very nice tony  :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2011, 02:36:40 PM
If you were wondering about the big bits of metal (left and top right),
Neil found a couple of Hardies to fit the hardy hole in my Anvil (I just googled that   ;)  )

 :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on May 23, 2011, 05:10:45 PM
Great pics chaps.... still sad I couldn't be there this time :(

Looks like a nice place for the meet too - enough cover to play bush warriors without other people laughing at you/calling the police/mugging you for tools :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Zed on May 23, 2011, 05:55:11 PM
Great pics chaps.... still sad I couldn't be there this time :(

Looks like a nice place for the meet too - enough cover to play bush warriors without other people laughing at you/calling the police/mugging you for tools :D

i would love to see them try the last part chrissy  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: David on May 23, 2011, 06:29:07 PM
Looks like you all had a good time.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 23, 2011, 10:21:52 PM
Damn that looks like a fantastic trip. :)

I'm really gonna have to try and get to the next one :)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2011, 10:23:21 PM
 :pok:


August13/14

Nuphoria
Hedge Kid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag

August 20/21

Nuphoria
Hedge Kid
Ruby (mascot)
Sparky
Gareth
Neil
Zag
Sousterre1 (Hopefully)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: J-sews on May 24, 2011, 05:47:30 AM
Good show gents, looks like you had fun! :cheers:


But neither of us wanted to play against Neil  >:D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511021.jpg)



Scary!! :o Now I'll be needing to leave the light on when I go to bed tonight :( :( :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: MultiMat on May 24, 2011, 06:17:51 AM
Both days were very windy so archery was canceled for the safety of all  :ahhh


What the hell  ??? ??? ??? ???. Safety Safety  ??? ??? ??? , bunch of softies  :P :P , no shortage of tools to break/cut arrow shafts that had found their way into limbs  :think: :think: :P :D
Perfect opportunity to do some right angle deviation shots  :P :D :D :D

Looks like you had a bit of fun guys 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on June 04, 2011, 03:59:30 PM
A last couple of pics I found on my phone.

View from a service station on my way down
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/007.jpg)

Tony's excellent fire pit
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/012.jpg)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on June 04, 2011, 04:06:56 PM
Great pictures Gareth  :tu:

Here I am telling the old camp fire story of how you go about castrating camels with only two blocks of wood  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/Minimeet2011Tony-burn.jpg)

Neil; Does it hurt
Me; Only if your thumbs get caught  :o
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: J-sews on June 05, 2011, 03:50:10 PM
Great pictures Gareth  :tu:

Here I am telling the old camp fire story of how you go about castrating camels with only two blocks of wood  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/Minimeet2011Tony-burn.jpg)

Neil; Does it hurt
Me; Only if your thumbs get caught  :o

That gave me a good laugh :D :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on June 05, 2011, 03:56:59 PM

Thanks Bob  :tu: I thought there might be someone somewhere in the world that had not heard that one before  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: J-sews on June 05, 2011, 04:07:40 PM
I may have heard it before, but if so I don't remember. :P (oldy-but-goody jokes are one of the upsides of having early memory loss) :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on June 05, 2011, 04:11:41 PM
I know what you mean about a bad memory  :salute: (who's the fat bloke above playing with wooden bricks?  :think: )
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on June 09, 2011, 09:53:40 PM
Good show gents, looks like you had fun! :cheers:


But neither of us wanted to play against Neil  >:D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511021.jpg)



Scary!! :o Now I'll be needing to leave the light on when I go to bed tonight :( :( :D
Even scarier if you picture him just wearing Speedos... :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on June 09, 2011, 10:06:54 PM
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/213/8/d/8d0b53906d13e08aa5628b91e6dfdf6e.png)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: AHB on June 09, 2011, 10:07:15 PM
Good show gents, looks like you had fun! :cheers:


But neither of us wanted to play against Neil  >:D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511021.jpg)



Scary!! :o Now I'll be needing to leave the light on when I go to bed tonight :( :( :D
Even scarier if you picture him just wearing Speedos... :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Thanks alot Spork..  :twak: :twak:


 :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on June 09, 2011, 11:34:38 PM
I'm praying it will be too chilly for speedos in August  :o
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on June 09, 2011, 11:38:39 PM
Then it would be Speedos and a nice wooly jumper... :ahhh :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: J-sews on June 10, 2011, 04:19:23 AM
Then it would be Speedos and a nice wooly jumper... :ahhh :D


That one made my cheeks hurt :D :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on June 10, 2011, 10:00:48 PM
I'm praying it will be too chilly for speedos in August  :o

 :pok: Only time I can fit in speedos is when its chilly.
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on June 10, 2011, 10:56:34 PM
I'm praying it will be too chilly for speedos in August  :o

 :pok: Only time I can fit in speedos is when its chilly.
touché! (http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs26/f/2008/093/f/b/Laughing_Clapping_Emote_no__2_by_Cackleberry.gif)

Though I have heard that you're hirsute enough that a woolly jumper is unnecessary.  :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on June 10, 2011, 10:59:54 PM
There's more than one reason I'm described as mammoth :P 
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on June 10, 2011, 11:03:59 PM
I was thinking Neanderthal actually. :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511021.jpg)

Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on June 10, 2011, 11:10:27 PM
There's more than one reason I'm described as mammoth :P

(http://fc34.deviantart.com/fs9/i/2006/067/c/4/D__oh_by_melonhead_emotion.gif) :ahhh
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on June 10, 2011, 11:24:02 PM
I was thinking Neanderthal actually. :D


The larger second toes and dumpy arms mean nothing I tell you >:(

  :-[
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on June 10, 2011, 11:29:10 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511021.jpg)

"uuugh, iron good, stone bad!"  :viking:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: nuphoria on June 11, 2011, 01:37:17 AM
he he
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on June 11, 2011, 07:46:28 AM
You lot have really lowered the tone of this thread  :dwts:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Neil on June 13, 2011, 02:27:44 AM
If I knew I was going to have to share I'd have grabbed more material but to stop Tony :pok: ing me here's our little excursion condensed into an ad. break chunk. At least we have the important bits, sharps, fire and beer :D 

 This is my first ever video upload.. anywhere.  Next time I'll try and get more footage and perhaps even find some video editing software (suggestions for Windows gratefully received as I haven't a clue).

MTO UK MiniMeet 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lizSPeGt4Co#ws)
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Gareth on June 13, 2011, 08:08:00 AM
very cool mate. :tu:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on June 13, 2011, 10:54:55 AM
Thanks for that Neil  :salute:

I guess you put the music on to cover my swearing  :tu:

If you look closely (23 second in) you can see me chopping up my 'fire bow' that I very carefully made  :rant:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: J-sews on June 18, 2011, 11:54:21 PM
Just now getting caught up on the past week's posts.....excellent bit of video work there Neil! :cheers: The cover music was nice (although I would have prefered to hear Tony swearing TBH) :D :D
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: Sparky415 on June 19, 2011, 10:14:39 AM

There would have been too many 'beeps' and 'smurfs' for it to make any sense Bob, Anyway that whole 'lets start a fire with a bow' thing is much over rated if you ask me  :-[ :-[ :-[

I love the shot of the fat bloke chopping up that 4”x 2” with the fire and the  blue sky  :tu:

Thanks again Neil  :cheers:
Title: Re: The 2011 UK Meet
Post by: DaveK on June 22, 2011, 12:23:17 AM
This is my first ever video upload.. anywhere.  Next time I'll try and get more footage and perhaps even find some video editing software (suggestions for Windows gratefully received as I haven't a clue).


Magix Movie Edit Pro Plus (http://www.magix.com/gb/movie-edit-pro/). Recommended to me by a BBC editor, but make sure you get the US download when prompted, as it'll cost you less!

I warn you that this video editing lark is very addictive though......

Looks like you had a great time guys :)