pontyslapper said:

He's away at the moment. back Friday, so I'm hoping to drop all the goodies and the LZ sausage fund up to him, so long as it all gets here in time.

Can't wait to see the look on his face!!

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pontyslapper said:

Just taken a few large boxes in and opened them.....

Many, many thanks to everyone who donated - this gear will make a heck of a difference to our group, allowing us to do short weekend night hikes locally and provide the cubs/scouts with a much better. modern standard of tentage.

They will also be able to learn quality knife skills as a group, rather than 'one does it, pass the knife on' so to speak. Also, we'll be able to give the kids warm drinks quickly without having to spark a full on fire during troop meetings outside.

Saw Terry's daughter earlier, she thinks he's back, so I'm going to nip up his now and show him the gear.

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pontyslapper said:

Just taken a few large boxes in and opened them.....

Many, many thanks to everyone who donated - this gear will make a heck of a difference to our group, allowing us to do short weekend night hikes locally and provide the cubs/scouts with a much better. modern standard of tentage.

They will also be able to learn quality knife skills as a group, rather than 'one does it, pass the knife on' so to speak. Also, we'll be able to give the kids warm drinks quickly without having to spark a full on fire during troop meetings outside.

Saw Terry's daughter earlier, she thinks he's back, so I'm going to nip up his now and show him the gear.

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blue beasty said:

Great stuff Top job all round

No need to to humble anyone but a few pics of a happy troop making use of the kit at some point would be nice

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pontyslapper said:

Just back from seeing Terry. I actually think he was a bit choked up at the speed and generosity of Landyzone and its members across the world!

He couldn't believe that a love of a vehicle could bring a bunch of people together across the world enough to donate a dozen tents, half a dozen knives, a Kelly Kettle and some funds to have a few camp fire nights.

Rest assured there will be photos of the kids enjoying the tents and knives in due course, as we have officially broken for summer as we follow school holidays as a group as in times gone by our leaders were often teachers and its something that has stuck, and will probably stick as I myself am a supply teacher.

Its a shame the weather here is on and off today - would've loved to have nipped over 'the Cwm' - the area where we do a lot of our outdoor scouting activities as it has a stream, woods and plenty of space that we can use without disturbing anyone.

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fanatic said:

Remember we have some cash in the kitty, unless there is a specific request for something else-I vote to pass it to pontyslapper for sponsored evenings out.

cracking effort everyone, I will email pictures to lady at highlander

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pontyslapper said:

Just back from seeing Terry. I actually think he was a bit choked up at the speed and generosity of Landyzone and its members across the world!

He couldn't believe that a love of a vehicle could bring a bunch of people together across the world enough to donate a dozen tents, half a dozen knives, a Kelly Kettle and some funds to have a few camp fire nights.

Rest assured there will be photos of the kids enjoying the tents and knives in due course, as we have officially broken for summer as we follow school holidays as a group as in times gone by our leaders were often teachers and its something that has stuck, and will probably stick as I myself am a supply teacher.

Its a shame the weather here is on and off today - would've loved to have nipped over 'the Cwm' - the area where we do a lot of our outdoor scouting activities as it has a stream, woods and plenty of space that we can use without disturbing anyone.

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Thor1950 said:

It is for kids. And most of use have been scouts at 1 time in our lives. The look on Terry's face has to be priceless.

This would make a good news story and give some positive views of land rover owners.

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Paul D said:

+1

Get 'em some bangers, bread buns and marshmallows for toasting afterwards ..

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