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    Pre-Mac MWP at the Wilderness Gathering

    Check out Lifesaver Bottles (www.lifesaversystems.com) - awesome bits of kit and they don't use chemicals!
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    Using liver as sunblock?

    Pretty much what I thought Toddy - getting mixed up with the idea that Vit D helps you tan! It did strike me as another one of those 'dodgy' bits of advice that seem to come from BG - having said that I would hate to miss out on a cunning trick just because I don't like his programmes :)
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    Using liver as sunblock?

    I can see that going down well - why stop at dog though?
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    Using liver as sunblock?

    The other day when I was stuck in an airport I was looking through a book store and I found a kid's book written by Bear Ghrylls. I couldn't resist having a flick through and one of the gems in the story line was using an animal's liver as sunscreen! Never heard of it myself - can't remember...
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    and a weird
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    Shadowhawk course

    An OS map reference is SX835829 for the carpark. It is not too far from Chudleigh off the B3193. It is surprisingly straight forward to get to. Wait in the TOP (the furthest) carpark for Max to turn up and he will throw your gear in the back of his Landie and take it for you - then you have...
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    a windy passage
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    Recommend me a cheap bushcraft course

    Bushbasics in Surrey are very good value. They do a really good weekend introduction and are very competitively priced. Joff
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    Fun With Lightning

    Xylaria You may have experienced a phenomenon called ball lightning (IIRC).
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    Look what landed in my IN tray this morning

    Looks like a White throated Kingfisher to me! Joff
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    Shadowhawk course

    Pablo It's not always clear from the website but take your own food for the course! In the past folk have turned up not realising it was self catering. By the way, you'll have a great time :) Joff
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    Galgael Sgian Dubh

    Hi Jamie Great idea! I'm in 2 minds whether lighter or darker for the handle though the lighter colour does look good. Have you thought about having a tapered tang to lighten the knife a little and help it balance? Cheers Jon
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    3 Word Game

    whilst blindfolded with
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    through time and
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    made from ripstop
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    into a fetching
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    Another Mora Question

    As Dougster says, you will knacker the edge somewhat. Why not file the spine flat to give you a nice 90 degree angle and use that. Works great for me and doesn't damage the working bit. Joff
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    Flint Steel Striker

    Dave Budd makes them as well - not affiliated etc
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    Ok, so what would you use a condom for......

    Fenlander gave it a go successfully! http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20973&highlight=condom Joff
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    3 Word Game

    clutched between its