Deer Watching Wab Meet 2008

[Keith Talbot]

hi linda,

just posting a hello and to confirm im ok for both sat and sunday,and to let anyone who has subscibed to this thread know that ive had to change my account and user name because of a major problem with my old account,

i used to be ' crockfordkat ',

not long to go,looking forward to meeting everyone thats going.

keith

[jennyb]

Linda,

It is highly likely that I will be able to make it on the Saturday, but not the Sunday.

Glad Rob is doing well.

Jenny

[Dutchess]

And....it is highly un-likely that I will be able to make it on the Saturday, or Sunday.

Have fun everyone

D.

[Ukwildlifeo]

Looks like I wont be attending as my girlfriend cant make it and shes the one with the car (I and none of my friends can drive yet lol). And not exactly practical to use public transport to get around let alone transport a tent + gear!

[monkey]

DEER WATCHING MEET NEW FOREST
NAME SATURDAY SUNDAY

Monkey Yes Yes
Rob T Yes Yes
Tufftie Pos Pos
Jez Pos Pos
Mbaldw & Steph Yes Yes
Rogpow Yes Yes
Pressld2 yes yes
Garden carpet
(Jaki & henry) Pos? Pos?
Keith Talbot Yes Yes
Jennyb Yes No
Deer Stalker no yes
Derelict Pos? Pos?
Rockhopper pos? pos?
Rookie 300d yes no
leighgregory No Yes


That makes 9 on Saturday and 9 on Sunday

Only 11 days to go We were out in the forest in the dark with torches on saturday waiting for the daylight and then the sun to rise it was a fantastic sight with the early morning mist and then the amazing sights as the sun rose and it turned into a glorious day even after his op Rob walked the forest for 8 hours!. Wonder what the chances are of lovely weather in 11 days time!!!

Please keep the replies and confirmations coming and anyone with queries or accommodation problems just pm me.

Its going to be great weekend and really looking forward to it, the New Forest really is a special place

Linda

[mbaldw]

Hi Linda,

myself and Steph are still up for it. As far as I know rogpow is too, although it will depend a lot on the weather. If the weather is seriously lousy, he'll probably pass as he has to lug all his gear over on the ferry.

Looking forward to it.

Cheers,
Marc.

[jennyb]

Linda,

How far are we likely to be walking and how close are we likely to get to any wildlife?

I don't have a problem with walking but I need to decide what photographic kit to bring. I really don't want to walk far weighed down by lots of kit, so I will probably need to be selective in what I bring.

Jenny

[Rob T]

Hi, Jenny

We will probably walk no further than 4-5 miles if we do then someone will have to carry me back to the car, but the ground can get pretty wet and stay wet for long periods after rain so waterproof boots would be good.

Unfortunatley we may not get as close to the deer as you do in your garden, so a large lense say 300mm or 500mm would cope as the Reds on the heath dont seem to mind people being in the distance as long as they are not to close. they seem quite happy provided you keep at 100 yds.

Although on Saturday a couple of stags walked within 30 ft. of us and casually glanced over and kept walking. We may be lucky and have a performance right in front of us, but better asume the worst case and be prepared.

Regards

Rob

[jennyb]

Thanks, Rob. The reason I ask is that when we went on safari last year, I took along my 500mm lens and frankly we got so close the animals that I could not use it. I will bring it along this time, but that also means the tripod too.

I am hoping the weather stays fine but thanks for the tip about the boots.

Jenny

[WhiskyBottle]

Late to the party (again) but I'll try to get there.

Was a communal campsite found? or do I just find a layby.

What else is likely to be around? Insects, Fungi.

Martin