bakerboy Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) I will be leaving in a couple of hours to take a almost 6 hour drive to North Wales for a Woodcock Shoot.It is like Christmas has arrived early, I have been like a kid, I have been looking forward to this shoot (2 days)The shoot has been arranged by Marko HighBird 70, and he could not have more attentive. Covering every possibility.Tonight we will meet for a pint and instruction, and then on Monday and Tuesday it is the Woodcock, and from Marko's reports they are there waiting for us.It will not be about numbers, but as is usual, the camaraderie and spectacle of the day.I will give a follow up report on my return. Edited December 1, 2013 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Enjoy yourself and let's us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Have a good few days, be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Be lucky mate. North Wales hey mmmmmmm you'll see lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Have a great time Terry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Have a great time Terry - Mark is a great host and friends of mine Nick and his wife Becky are with you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I will be leaving in a couple of hours to take a almost 6 hour drive to North Wales for a Woodcock Shoot. It is like Christmas has arrived early, I have been like a kid, I have been looking forward to this shoot (2 days) The shoot has been arranged by Marko HighBird 70, and he could not have more attentive. Covering every possibility. Tonight we will meet for a pint and instruction, and then on Monday and Tuesday it is the Woodcock, and from Marko's reports they are there waiting for us. It will not be about numbers, but as is usual, the camaraderie and spectacle of the day. I will give a follow up report on my return. Good luck with it, plenty around at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Take some big cartridges as there's some strange goings on in the Valley's just saying. Hope you have a great time. Look forward to your shooting report. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Take some big cartridges as there's some strange goings on in the Valley's just saying. Hope you have a great time. Look forward to your shooting report. Figgy Good advice indeed, watch out for the bara-brith they can get quite big especially in the foot hills of mount Snowdon and around the Mon And if you get your chance at one then take it, fantastic once toasted with some butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 6 hours to get there? Are you going via Edinburgh? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Good advice indeed, watch out for the bara-brith they can get quite big especially in the foot hills of mount Snowdon and around the Mon And if you get your chance at one then take it, fantastic once toasted with some butter I was a baker all my working life so, a Bara Brith does not hold any fear factor for me 6 hours to get there? Are you going via Edinburgh? :lol: I thought we were travelling in my truck (0 to 70 by Thursday lunchtime ) but we went in Roberts Mercedes so comfort and speed all the way . I will let you know about the shoot a little later. Edited December 4, 2013 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I was a baker all my working life so, a Bara Brith does not hold any fear factor for me I will let you know about the shoot a little later. May be so but did you try any, one of the traditional bakers is based in a neighbouring town, makes fantastic barabrith Can't wait to here all about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sounds like a great adventure. Looking forward to the write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sounds like a great adventure. Looking forward to the write up From the reports I am getting from a few sources I think we may need to wait a while for the write up as I think they are all recovering from monumental hangovers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) The fun started on Sunday evening, before we had arrived at the venue. Sat nav. took us down a lane that became narrower by the minute, we eventually became wedged. We could feel the car lifting up as the wheels went up the embankment. After 150 yards of reversing we finally got clear and then reached our destination. The evening saw us meet up with Marc "high bird 70" and a good meal was had at the local pub, and a fair amount of alcohol was dispatched. On return to the B&B a few more drinks were had, and a few of us discovered that 2 of the 3 Italians with us were not session drinkers. Every one woke the next day all feeling slightly tired, faces aching from the laughter of the night before, but all in good order for the day ahead. The day was a little slow, but the service and attention given to all the shooters was excellent, we had Woodcock and Snipe, plus Pheasant. Marco attended to our every need and the pub lunch was superb. In the evening we enjoyed another superb meal and entertainment at the pub and again at the B&B. That night was a late night and there were a few sore heads and slower than usual movement in the morning, but we were all up in time and ready for the forthcoming day. Day two saw a lot of Woodcock and a lot of Snipe and we all managed to shoot some and bring the intended target to earth. Snipes proved to be a very difficult target. When shooting for Woodcock in particular, and Snipe it really is not about numbers but the quality of the target, and we must remember these are wild birds, not like when on a Driven Pheasant day, We ended the day with mid twenties on the Woodcock, 10/12 Snipe and 13 pheasant. One duck got away (the only Duck we saw) when a novice/newish shooter with us heard the call "DUCK" and promptly did so to all our amusement. As ever with Pigeon Watch people, new friends were made and yes we will keep in contact. We have all placed our names down for next season, plus, if any vacancies arise this season we may well take up the spare places. In closing I would recommend "Marco" aka high bird 70" he put on 2 good days shooting, with testing birds and a well organised shoot, he did not stop working to ensure all went well. Not to be forgotten, the beaters were excellent and very attentive to our needs. Edited December 4, 2013 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toby12 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 good write up Terry, sounds like you had a great couple of days and some decent sport. I wonder if you used that oh so pretty little twenty bore you brought to the flush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 No, decided to let that one go. I used the 12g Browning that I use for everything. The Snipe really take some shooting. Last night I was given a tip, that seemed to put into to place a question we had. Snipe flying really high and fast , look like a speck, you "waste" a cartridge by shooting in front of them, when the shot passes in front of them they are very sensitive of the force of the shot passing through the air and they dive towards the ground, thereby making the next shot a little easier (not a lot). This would explain why in a couple of instances it appeared that the bird seemed to drop from the sky but no one could find it or be able to positively "mark it". They are a cracking bird to shoot, cannot wait to do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I am pleased that you enjoyed your time in the company of highbird70. A more amusing man does not exist. I hope that you have left a few for my visit in two weeks time when I will hopefully enjoy the company of a truly excellent team of beaters, shoot and miss a few woodcock and snipe, and feed off highbird70's enthusiasm for that type of shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 You will not be disappointed You might want to take an old bit of Sacking or 1/2 metre of drain pipe to cover the barbed wire atop all of the fencing you will have to negotiate . One of the guns, and I wont mention Roberts name, tells me his b8llbag looks like it has had a fight with a cheese grater , but then he does only have very short legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Dear Sirs/Madams, I feel very flattered and quite proud of all the Woodcock shooting team, that we managed to delivered a great experience for all the guns, plus a lot of entertainment at night time, can believe what some gents got up to....The stuffed fox with clown, its the first one that comes to mind. I completely agree with Terry, the first day started a little slow and some guns, were getting use to recognize/identify woodcocks, a few where not shot due to this reason, but the second day was very intense to say the least. Terry was a fantastic guest to have on the days, a true gentleman..........by the way Terry...Mrs Owen as asked if you can buy a plant of geranium in flower, for next time, it looks that her recent one as been eaten from some strange animals :lol: , Another Pw member was present....Little.Bob.....still I don't understand what's little :whistling: Again Thank you Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwade Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Couldn't agree more,we had great time. .by the way Terry...Mrs Owen as asked if you can buy a plant of geranium in flower, for next time, it looks that her recent one as been eaten from some strange animals :lol: , It certainly was a strange animal. Allegedly there a few Italians now in need of counciling. Don't forget the , not mentioning any names by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Couldn't agree more,we had great time. It certainly was a strange animal. Allegedly there a few Italians now in need of counciling. Don't forget the , not mentioning any names by the way. You mean this Nick........ http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Couldn't agree more,we had great time. It certainly was a strange animal. Allegedly there a few Italians now in need of counciling. Don't forget the , not mentioning any names by the way. You've been lured on here then lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwade Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Had to come back. Too many stories to tell, and pictures to put up. Especially the one about 'someone' getting tangled up on a barbed wire fence.😝 I tried my hardest not to laugh. Honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 What about falling under the fence , rather than over the fence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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