Wow! Lots of comments most of which have been answered more than adequately so I've little to add other than I agree with Chommers wholeheartedly. G...

Sorry I've not posted on the thread, I've been hit with a proper, full-on bout of the flu and a secondary chest infection since Monday and have been ...

due to a sod-off sized accident on the M6 That was about 2 miles from my house, and I was sat in it too! There was an accident northbound, and someb...

Seem to have contracted the lurgy off of Che........

Everything!

No snow, but icy tents and cars.....oh, and a lunchtime swim for Pete!

Hmmm, yes, a bit too German I think. Might be worth trying to get a khaki one. I doubt it will be cold enough during the day to play in a greatcoat ...

Well, looks like we won't have anything to worry about. Most forecasts just have cold foggy weather forecast now.

Snow smiley....

I watched the lastest BBC news forecast which mentioned snow on higher ground and to the north. Thing is there's a low-pressure wet weather system co...

OK, BBC News, Metcheck and the Met Office are now forecasting snow, possibly heavy, for Saturday night. I'll be convinc...

No, it's thoroughly modern gear for setting up on Saturday. Should be good down to -20c.........you never know!

I'll bring some elastic bands....

Yep, that's in the box too. Was just thinking about props.

OK, in that case. One beer for Doug. Steiner, I've packed your gas mask bag. (If that's what it is?)

OK, so I've got the det box (charged), tarps, para cord, US flag. Anything else?

Packed all my kit and just need to get food (is that what's missing Jay?) and pack some modern cold/wet-weather gear just in case. S

A wooden Thompson grip for me!?!? When did we arrange that? It's really cool though because I've wanted one for ages!!