Beardo Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 After meeting with the Pub, Colin Lad and Stealth Stalker last night here's the proposal... It will have to be a Monday night, as this fits in with Colin and the venue, sorry if that rules it out for some people. Possible dates are in the poll above - our general thinking was that the 12th of September will be the best, as harvest will be well under-way, thus allowing easier shooting of Muntjac, rabbit etc. The venue is The Verulam Arms, 41 Lower Dagnall St, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4QE http://www.the-foragers.com/ Format for the evening (timings are estimates).... Arrive whenever... 7.00pm - Colin will demonstrate the Butcher's method of preparing a deer carcass, using professional tools, shop style cuts etc. 7.45pm - He will then demonstrate how to joint up a deer carcass using only a stalker's knife (no saws, cleavers etc.) 8.30pm - We will have a meal of Venison accompanied with Roast potatoes and vegetables. 9.30pm - Colin will demonstrate his way of rabbit preparation, followed by a competition to see who can produce the most presentable and least wasteful cuts. 10.00pm - Close - Drinking or go home! It should cost about £5 each (this does not include booze though!) We ideally need 3 Muntjac (two for the demo and 1 to pre-prep some food), and some rabbits. Anyone who can supply some of the above please shout - SS and I will do our best! I need to know who's definitely up for it, and what dates suit. thanks NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Sept 12th is fine with me, Have access to Rabbit, Muntjac and Roe round here. Edited June 21, 2011 by garyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Count me in. I went for the earlier date, but I should be free on all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 September for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) I'd be down for the September date Daddio! Edited June 21, 2011 by Fatcatsplat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Now I might have to have a word on this and check one is available for purchase but I am stalking on the weekend of 13/14 August so might have the potential to provide a fallow for it. However I wouldn't want it hung till the 22nd but if you fancied adding the 15th then that would work for me. Alternatively I guess I might be able to fingers crossed gain a muntjac before one of the other dates, GB I'd like to see the stress involved if you guaranteed a roe Edited June 21, 2011 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Nothing in stalking is certain Alex But we can all but try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Im in for 12 Sept, can also do other dates except except Aug 8 Cos Nick, Terry (Bakerboy) is away at the moment but I know he was really up for this, if you could pencil him in until he gets back early next week to confirm that would be very kind! Edited June 21, 2011 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I am in but only for either 8th August or 12 September Now I just need to "engineer" a day working in the St Albans area that Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I know I could not do September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) For £5, I'm fearing it's going to be like this man Fast Forward to 4:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHmyAoY-HrA&feature=player_embedded#at=268 Edited June 21, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 £5 covers your food (providing we can get the deer!) Colin is very kindly offering his services for free - but i'm sure the good people of PW will pay for his food/drinks/petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Count me in, Any date, but Sept would be best for me. PELTY Edited July 6, 2011 by the pelt man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Sept for me due to school hols. Food being involved I am sure Terry could do any day! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I voted Sept just for the fact of it being easier to nab a deer or 2, any day suits me. Nick! Have we not got a limit on numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Count me in, Any date but Sept would be best for me. PELTY What are you doing in Sept? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 it's limited by the amount of people who can sensibly gather round and see. i reckon that's about 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 i make that 12 at current count (+4 Chris/Eddie/George/Gerald from the pub) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Oooh oooh, me me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 i only have 11 people voted on dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I voted for the September date! But can do any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Any of those, Mondays tend to be free. I would suggest limiting it to the first 20 fiver's received Nick, I know it's a pain collecting money but it shows some level of commitment. If needed I will have go for a Roe or Munty the weekend before, but I wouldn't be so bold as to say I can shoot them on demand Maybe I could take SS the 'deer magnet' along to up the chances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 or perhaps me this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 or perhaps me this time! Well thats scuppered any chance of a beast from Dunkield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Stick me down for the Sept date pls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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