Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Meets, places, trips and reviews => Topic started by: NI Survival School on October 21, 2011
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Hi All,
After consultation with NI Wild Admin, NI Survival School are excited to be able to offer a 20% reduction (normal price £50.00 for 1 day course) to all NI wild members on our bushcraft course on 13th November 2011! For this price you will get 1 night camping out under the stars in one of our fantastic private woodland locations. This will be followed by a full day of private tuition by our Bushcraft instructors who will take you through many of the aspects of outdoor wilderness living. At this time of the year in our climate this will be a challenging day, incorporating fire, shelter, wild food knife work and much more. I guarantee you will leave us exhilarated with a sense of achievement and a new collection of skills to incorporate into your outdoor activity toolbox. This would make a perfect early christmas present for yourself or the special person in your life and at a not to be missed price.
Due to the climate nature, this is an adults only course and is restricted to 10 persons on a first come first served basis If anyone is interested please contact our team on the below email address for booking and payment details quoting your adding your ni wild username. Kit list and exact location will be emailed to all persons when full payment has been received. All our courses are run from an expedition style camp with FULL permission to use the land and resources including fire lighting etc. The one night camping is restricted to 12th onto the 13th when the course will begin. Allocation of camping will be from 17.00hrs on 12th Nov. Course will end at 17.00hrs on 13th Nov.
This is an exclusive offer secured by the NI Wild Admin team and isnt open to non NI wild members.
NI Survival Team
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As much as I'd love to go I'm already fully booked that weekend! Hopefully next time... Thats a great offer though for anyone that is interested. Kat and I learnt so much in the space of an afternoon, it would be great to get a full day with an overnight sometime to put it all into practice :)
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I'm up for this. Need a refresher!
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I mite be up for this too.
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I maybe free for this :)
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i'm working that weekend but may be able to attend at the last minute if there are still any vacancies then
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Hi, where is this course? I will be in Tollymore saturday.
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Hi Folks
Just an update, this course still has a few spaces left. To register send payment (£40) to paypal account using nisurvival@gmail.com. Any questions about the course please contact us.
regards
NI Survival School
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So who's in for this?
(http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/images/smilies/camping.gif)
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Me :)
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I'm slightly confussed, how much is it per person?
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£40 (20% off £50) Pretty good considering most 2-day weekend courses on the mainland are £200+, means this 1-day is less than half the cost. I need the refresher, and a good excuse to camp the night somewhere different.
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£40 (20% off £50) Pretty good considering most 2-day weekend courses on the mainland are £200+, means this 1-day is less than half the cost. I need the refresher, and a good excuse to camp the night somewhere different.
Right, I thought it was something different. I cant afford that amount currently, sorry
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Me :)
Me too :)
Looks like it might be the two of us ;D
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Hi, where is this course? I will be in Tollymore saturday.
Judging by this (http://www.outdoorni.com/providers/738/northern-ireland-survival-school/getting-there/), they are based in Ballymeana.
Me :)
Me too :)
Me three.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-n9vSz74E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-n9vSz74E)
This might wet your appetite.
Enjoy
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-n9vSz74E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-n9vSz74E)
This might wet your appetite.
Enjoy
Can't wait ;D
How many takes did the opening sequence at 0:20 take? :D
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Hi,
Belive it or not only one mate! I couldnt belive it either.
I look forward to meeting you, your gonna have alot of fun.
Cheers
Andy
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I'd like to do this too........ i think i shall.......
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That's what I like to see - a man of decision!!
I'd like to do this too........ i think i shall.......
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Hi there,
Am new to the bushcraft/fieldcraft side of things and was wondering whether there was any spaces left on this course?
I would not be available for the stay over on the Saturday, but could hook up with y'all on Sunday?
Any ideas whereabouts it would be?
Thanks!
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Hi there,
Am new to the bushcraft/fieldcraft side of things and was wondering whether there was any spaces left on this course?
I would not be available for the stay over on the Saturday, but could hook up with y'all on Sunday?
Any ideas whereabouts it would be?
Thanks!
I highly recommend these courses as I've been to a few now :)
I believe it's in a top secret location also known as Ballymena hey!
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Hi folks
Just an update, this course is filling fast. There a few spaces left so early booking is advisable to avoid disapointment. Any questions please email us at nisurvivalschool@gmail.com. This means we receive your query instantly and can answer it immediately.
Look forward to seeing you all on 13th Nov.
Regards
NI survival School
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Looking forward to this :)
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Hi Folks,
Just an update there are only 2 spaces left on this course. If you dont want to miss out book today by sending £40 to our paypal account. nisurvival@gmail.com. Once theyre gone theyre gone!
NI Survival team
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Booked on at the weekend. Really looking fwd to it. It'll also be my first chance to meet some other ni wilders.
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thats me booked as well :D anyone wanting to share a lift im coming from banbridge so there is plenty of room
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Hi Folks,
Only 1 space left on the course. Get it now before u miss out.
Regards
NI Survival School
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Course Joining instructions have been set out, check your SPAM folder if it's not in your Inbox.
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Course Joining instructions have been set out, check your SPAM folder if it's not in your Inbox.
Got mine ;D
Paul, do you want the booking form posted to the address given or bring on the day?
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Hey guys, is anyone heading down the Sunday morning?
Ideally, I'd like to scrounge a lift please.
Was going to camp, but I don't finish work on Boucher Rd until 5:45 on the Saturday and the meet up is at 5:00. Are there any other late people? Maybe we could work something out there, but don't want to give the lads hassle on their Saturday night.
Time to hoke out the paracord, proof the boots, and sharpen the knife :D
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Hi all,
Course is now full.
Sorry to all the people with larger groups who we had to turn down this time. There will be another course soon.
You can post or fill out the booking form in word and send it back.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Nearly time to get the knives out.............safely of course ;D
Andy
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I will be looking one of your £8 knifes plz ;D
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Pretty grim weather today but looking up for Saturday
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ni/ni_forecast_weather.html (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ni/ni_forecast_weather.html)
Here's hoping
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It was great on Saturday past; cold but dry. Hopefully it'll come 'round :)
Not that a drop of rain will stop us ;D
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I fear I may have failed the course even before it's started: I dug my wee Mora out...she's in a bad way, carbon steel all corroded and non too sharp...poor wee girl's not ever had anything tougher than a packet of bacon in a long while. If someone can bring a sharpening steel along I would be very grateful.
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I fear I may have failed the course even before it's started: I dug my wee Mora out...she's in a bad way, carbon steel all corroded and non too sharp...poor wee girl's not ever had anything tougher than a packet of bacon in a long while. If someone can bring a sharpening steel along I would be very grateful.
I had to buy some paracord from greenman bushcraft and ended up buying a "Frosts Mora Bushcraft Training Knife" no idea if it will do but it says bushcraft and training in title so sounded good .
Looking forward to this and a night under the clear sky's
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Yup, that looks identical to the one I've got.
opps, just actually read the joining instructions, need to get me some paracord as well.
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I have a Fallkniven DC4 stone I'll be bringing; diamond on one side, ceramic on the other. Like this http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/fallkniven-dc4-combination-sharpening-stone-3986-p.asp
I do have paracord somewhere but just can't find it ::) Plenty of odds that equal 30ft+ though ;D
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Yup, that looks identical to the one I've got.
opps, just actually read the joining instructions, need to get me some paracord as well.
I got a roll of paracord coming so I will have Plenty to spare :-)
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I fear I may have failed the course even before it's started: I dug my wee Mora out...she's in a bad way, carbon steel all corroded and non too sharp...poor wee girl's not ever had anything tougher than a packet of bacon in a long while. If someone can bring a sharpening steel along I would be very grateful.
You can glue wet & dry paper to flat bits of wood, say a 600 and a 1200 for finer. Bit of water or WD40. Works if you don't have a sharpening stone!
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Hello all,
Glad to see the preparations for Sunday coming on well.
You cant go wrong with a Mora knife. We use them ourselves a lot of the time.
Corroded Mora. Get yourself some really fine steel wool and give it a good rub over with that. For sharpening you could get a ceramic chefs sharpening rod from IKEA, cheap and excellent. The DC3/4's are excellent and i use one myself.
Mouse mat works well but you can end up with a convex grind if your not careful as the paper can bend around the edge as you strop it.
Weather-Looking good for Saturday and Sunday. If it rains we will still be going ahead. It will be more challenging of course, but in challenge there is achievement.
Any other questions please email us.
Thanks
Andy
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Corroded Mora. Get yourself some really fine steel wool and give it a good rub over with that. For sharpening you could get a ceramic chefs sharpening rod from IKEA, cheap and excellent. The DC3/4's are excellent and i use one myself.
Cheers will do.
The rains been bouncing in Larne for the last couple of hours, I'm sure it will be all blown out by tomorrow. ;)
Catch you all tomorrow. (I'm the big tall feller in a silver Xtrail)
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I'll be up before 9pm hopefully. Weather's looking to blow over tomorrow :)
If someone can give me (and my bike - wheels can come off) a lift back to Belfast on Sunday eve would be much appreciated. I'll be knackered by then, and too much to get done for Monday to be waiting around for Sunday buses!
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Feeing the jealousy build right now :P
Sure if you get too jealous just turn your power shower to cold then sit cross legged in the tub and whittle a spoon ;D ;D ;D
If someone can give me (and my bike - wheels can come off) a lift back to Belfast on Sunday eve would be much appreciated.
We'll get you sorted Craig, no problem.
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Cheers Chuck, I know I'll be able to squeeze in somewhere :)
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That's me packed , just trying to make room for my hip flask and the stew I've made for my tea 2mor night ,
Whos using tarp or tent? by the looks of the weather I might just bivi , if it turns nasty I will just squeeze up to someone fast asleep under their tarp :-*
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I'll have a tarp along and a (yet to be used) hammock, but I'll prob. find a wee spot by the fire for a bivvy (not actually sure if I'll be able to fit in the hammock :D).
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I'll have a tarp along and a (yet to be used) hammock, but I'll prob. find a wee spot by the fire for a bivvy (not actually sure if I'll be able to fit in the hammock :D).
I never thought about the hammock ::) I also have one never used I've got tarp and tent in boot , I'm sure the guys could rig some paracord contraption to support your feet hanging out ;D
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Bunk bed hammocks :) what could go wrong?
or like you say get the paracord out...
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01719/rope-sleeper_1719923i.jpg)
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Nice clear day ;D
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Slightly OT but just getting packed and noticed a couple of things I have that I'm not using.
Anyone coming on the course want them?
Used German Mess Tins (http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/flbkg1ux.html) Never used by me but some dents.
(http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/photos/flbkg1ux500a.jpg)
Honey Stove (http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product397.asp) -only used once and to burn tea lights (don't ask!)
(http://www.solarseller.com/3e60c8de0.jpg)
Go System Mini Lite (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0014W7R2M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ni-wiid-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B0014W7R2M) Never used
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41bltT7FRiL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Not selling them as such, just don't want/need them so if anyone wants them just give the Mourne Rescue a wee donation (link in signature) (the North West Mountain Rescue team (http://www.nwmrt.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=132&Itemid=28))and it's yours.
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I will take the honey stove and will donate nxt week ;D
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Go System Mini Lite for me please and I will donate :)
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I will take the honey stove and will donate nxt week ;D
Go System Mini Lite for me please and I will donate :)
Yup, no problem.
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I will take the honey stove and will donate nxt week ;D
Go System Mini Lite for me please and I will donate :)
Yup, no problem.
Good man a new toy to play with , after the amount I spent today for Santa I think I deserve at least one of my own :D
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looks like a great night for it, would love to have joined you all but working tonight, and not even paid work! (taxi driving for the kids :( ) and to add insult i just picked up my new sleeping bag this evening, oh i so want to camp tonight, have a great day tomorrow :)
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There were some interesting spoon carvings on the go when I arrived, nice fire, great nights sleep in the bivvy.
Fun day of eating leaves and making various fires... well, I could only use a bow-drill - had no luck whatsoever with fire-steel or matches! :D
The guys know their stuff, and it was surprising the amount of resources available in such a small patch of woodland. Real eye-opener.
Many thanks to Scribble for the lift home just there, and obviously Andy & Paul for the course!
I'm sure folks will be along with more tales and photos.
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Great course highly recommended! Thanks to Andy and Paul. Some photos here
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.201219386620015.49921.108840632524558&type=3&saved
Got some video of the fire by friction session that i will sort through soon. :) Mark K
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Yup, good fun.
Pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcrobert/sets/72157628120924774/), just straight upload, not had a chance to sort through/delete duff ones etc.
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Thanks to all who attended.
Good to meet you all and hope to see you all again soon.
Andy
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Great to hear this went well. Weather was dry but incredibly windy when I was trying to cook sausages on Portavogie seafront, hope it was nice and sheltered where you were :D
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Great course.
Thanks to Andrew and Paul who were very informative and patient.
Will definitely sign up for any more courses that they run..........
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Some photos of the event here lads!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.146946562072353.23094.100002710290962&type=3 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.146946562072353.23094.100002710290962&type=3)
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had a brilliant time Andy & Paul where excellent at leading the course and i recommend anyone to give it a go. i will be at their next weekend course when it is arranged.
twenty no problem about lift i was glad of the company home and i hope today went well ;)
showed my spoon that i spilled actual blood and sweat over to wife and kids and their reactions where pleasently surprising, everyone went for the big paddle type spoons mine ended up looking like a tea spoon :)
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Well scribble, if it ended up looking like a teaspoon, you must have done something right.
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Well scribble, if it ended up looking like a teaspoon, you must have done something right.
i was tempted to eat my porridge with it this morning ;)
here is a link to my photos if it works as flickr keeps crashing >:(
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougiewilson/sets/72157628129216428/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougiewilson/sets/72157628129216428/)
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Link to a wee video of the course
http://vimeo.com/32108587
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Hi Guys,
Some brilliant photos there.
Andy
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I must say it looks like fun.
Location is still a secret I see, couldnt make out where that was.
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What happens on the bushcraft course stays on the bushcraft course ;) :-X
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What happens on the bushcraft course stays on the bushcraft course ;) :-X
Seems to be, "What happens on the bushcraft course, goes on Facebook" ;D
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And forums, Twitter, Youtube, etc :o
Damn you social networking; is nothing sacred?? >:(
;D
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Hi,
The location is a private estate. We like to keep it under our hat so it is a suprise for people coming on the course.
New dates will be announced soon for all thoses who missed out.
Cheers
Andy
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Some videos uploaded
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcrobert/sets/72157628120924774/
Including Craig's mammoth battle :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcrobert/6348987632/in/set-72157628120924774
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;D
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His wee face when he got it was a picture. Gave me a warm glow inside. ;D