the_commoner Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 right then all, i am off on my first beating expedition this weekend ! any tips and pointers most welcome......what to wear / not wear, etiquette, is a stick essentil ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 As a general guide You will be pushing through bushes and brambles, so tough trousers are essential. Many favour waxed leggings if it's wet. Likewise, a jacket that doesn't snag or tear easily is an advantage, bear in mind that even if it isn't raining, walking through game crops, woods etc can get you very wet very quickly. A good hat, and boots if your choice. Take a stick, and a hip flask full of 2 year old sloe gin (essential to stay on the right side of the keeper!) Put a Mars bar in your pocket, in case a dog eats your butties. Do what the keeper says. But most of all, enjoy! Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Bring waterproof trousers, and good strong boots. No if's, not buts. Bring them, if you don't, you WILL regret it. And yes, I always bring some mints or something of the like, to keep yourself entertained while marching through heavy plow in the rain.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 You might be out in the open, you may be bashing through cover, you may be in brambles so take stuff to cover the worst and then ask about when you get there. Do what you are told, if in doubt just ask, don't pretend to know what you are doing if you don't. Ask if you 'shooting through' or stopping for lunch, depends on the setup but where we beat if you shoot through lunch goes on the beaters wagon, if not it stays in the hut. Try and hook up with someone who looks like they are, or is experienced, and learn from them. Take a packet of Chocholate Eclars, don't ask me why, but they seem to be the sweet of choice on the beaters wagon Enjoy yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku Mike Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Worst mistake i ever made was having a cr#p pair of boots. By the time we had walked the first field of beet i was about 8" taller through the mud on me boots. They weighed a ton and were bloody uncomfortable. Like the chaps have said keep dry and warm. Pay attention to whats going on around you. Most importantly ENJOY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXX73 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 With a heading like that I cannot believe Chard hasn't left a comment yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Take a packet of Chocholate Eclars, don't ask me why, but they seem to be the sweet of choice on the beaters wagon Enjoy yourself! You're right there, I believe it's because you can't chew it up within 20 seconds off getting it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I heard putting stockings on over your boots stops the mud / heavy clay sticking. I will leave that hanging...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku Mike Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Suggesting we slip on some stockings. Guess there are different ways to build up a sweat whilst out beating. Did you say over ya boots or over ya head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I heard putting stockings on over your boots stops the mud / heavy clay sticking. I will leave that hanging...... Yeah, I forgot to mention. You must wear red ''camo'' around your lips (lipstick works) so you can be spotted. Futhermor, always call the gamekeeper ''Darling'', it's part of there herritage and they will be offended if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku Mike Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 So just remember stockings red camo lips. At the end of the season, dont be to surprised when you are the first they offer a COCK day to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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