No one could ever accuse the Essex Outbacks crew of not living well in the woods! Even as I arrived on Saturday morning there was two stews on the way and soon, a bread mix was being baked in a dutch oven.
The day was bright and sunny but the westerly wind made it chilly.
It was hard to believe that two weeks ago there was snow covering the woodland floor. Now there were sign of spring everywhere with bluebells pushing up through the ground.
Richard had a go at making a Dakota fire-pit. It turned out well and a couple of sausages were successfully cooked .
Innovation is never too far away where the Essex Outbackers are concerned. Even empty tin cans were recycled into our version of BT. Errrr… Bush Telegraph that is!
I don’t think Scrivy’s mobile version will catch on.
I continued ground dwelling for the winter and I must admit, I’m getting used to it now after many years of tree dwelling. The Exped down mat helps. The temperature plummeted to minus 5 C during Saturday night, and I was snug as a bug in a Snugpak bivvy!
The magnificent stew was mopped up with Paul L’s superb bread and another successful Outback’s meal went into the recipe book.
It was great once again to meet up with the Essex Outbacks group and see friends old and new. Hope the next one comes around soon.
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Looks like a great day was had by all. That bread is very impressive. Glad you are well. North West coast has had nothing but rain then one day of frost, then more rain, all winter. Lucky with your snow and sun.
I’m assuming you baked the bread in the Dutch Oven? How do you prevent it from burning on the bottom? How high should I keep it from the flames?
Great site BTW!
Les
Hi les,yes i did do it in the duch oven. I put a good covering in the bottom after warming it first then all i did was put my hand above the fire the feel the temp . then i put a few coals on the lid.and left it about 20 min or so. atb paul.
sorry les, flour in the bottom of the oven.
All I can say is “cut Pablo, Cut!” Great to see you again mate, you always bring your refreshing sense of humor to the camp fire as always. Take care
Roll on the next one thanks to Pabs and all involved in making Essex outbacks the best
Still trying to get added to group, please help
Hi Carl
As one of the Outbacks Mods I will explain, it would be nice to know a little about you and meet you first, this is kind of a prerequist of joining SXO as it is an invite only Group so providing you are a woodlife member PM me your contact details and i will let you know our next meet, if you would like to come along and meet the group, provided theres no issues we will extend you an invite. If you wish to know more please PM me.
Cheers Trooper