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    Any Paramedics Here?

    Only few more weeks left of my first year of the 3-year Bsc Paramedic Science course. The course is tough for an old git like me but if it were easy, everyone would be Paramedics. Portsmouth is a great Uni and SCAS have great staff willing to help the students with problems and make the class...
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    Any Paramedics Here?

    I'm really looking forward to starting in September. :o
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    SOT kayak for a 6 foot 18 stone bloke?

    Thanks for all the advice folks. To be honest if I get one it's likely just for fun and inland flat water or estuary with the occasional close to beach paddle Not looking to spend a fortune since not sure how much use it will get. What is the little Feelfree Roamer 1 SOT like since they seem...
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    Any Paramedics Here?

    I have always had an interest to become a paramedic after working in minor injuries and trauma units and had several failed attempts to get in the traditional route via Ambulance service as a ECA and work upward in the past 22 years as a HCA in the NHS. Finally got a place at Portsmouth Uni...
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    Recommendations for swb 4x4

    I have a Fourtrak Independant. Great 4x4 for everyday spends 80% of life on the road. Yes it can handle like a tractor with 4 seats but mechanically they are bombproof and can tow up to 3 ton. You get the LR boys saying about Jap C**p yet they keep pinching the 2.8 engines to replace there LR...
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    SOT kayak for a 6 foot 18 stone bloke?

    I'm toying with the idea of getting back into kayaking but haven't paddled in over 20+ years when I used to have a Perception Dancer. Unfortunately since then had motorbike accident few years back leaving me with a weakened shoulder that occasionally dislocates. I was thinking of getting a Sit...
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    How to tame your beard??

    I know lots of us bushcrafter's have the obligatory beard but was wandering how do you get it to grow long but not too bushy since want to put a Viking plat in mine eventually but unless I wrap it in elastic bands it just looks messy.
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    Cheapest 4x4 on a budget?

    Wish I could afford a D-Max extended cab pick up since had a good look around one a few years back but sadly out of my budget.
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    Bushcrafting in Hampshire

    It's been a while since the last Hampshire meet so would be good for another one.
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    Cheapest 4x4 on a budget?

    Must admit I'm beginning to wonder since I've repaired most things on the Freelander just put up with it since better the devil you know I suppose. Since if I buy another cheap 4x4 I could be in for more problems :confused:
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    Cheapest 4x4 on a budget?

    I've had a 1.8 Freelander for the last couple of years but getting fed up with the constant repairs only to be told each time. "That's normal for a Landrover" Seriously considering a SWB Pajer/Shogun it just depends which is in better condition for £1500 between the 2.5 or 2.8 Manual.
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    1998 Land Rover Freelander 1.8 XEi (5 Door)

    1998 Land Rover Freelander 1.8 XEi (5 Door) 130000 Miles MOT July 2015 Good bits: -New prop shaft and Viscous Coupling Unit 2013 -Lower Mileage Rover 75 engine fitted 2013 -New clutch 2013 -New clutch Master and Slave cylinder 2014 -New 4 x Yokohama Geolandar A/T 2013 -New exhaust 2014...
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    Cheapest 4x4 on a budget?

    The problem I have is only got £1000 to spend. Also it will spend most of its life on the road/motorway and occasional green lanes and farm tracks for shooting so needs good road manners
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    Cheapest 4x4 on a budget?

    Well after a year or so with the Freelander it's Ok but fed up with the constant run of problem which now seem sorted but looking to move onto somthing a bit more bomb proof. Problem now is my budhget for the next 4x4 is only £1000. I guess that only leaves: Discovery 300tdi (easy to fix for...
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    Bushcrafting in Hampshire

    Just booked off 29th to 30th the last weekend in March so that's good with me.