Recent content by Rosahane

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    Some more wild flowers I need I'd for please

    The blue flower is Green Alkanet. It's not a native plant so may not be in your book. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentaglottis_sempervirens Oops, sorry I didn't spot earlier identification
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    videos - Forging a Bearded Axe

    Wow! That is seriously impressive. Thanks for sharing it.
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    A transformation of an F1 and a Trailie!

    Fabulous work, really transforms the F1. I'll have to get you to do the same for me sometime :You_Rock_
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    Head torch red light

    Also, many animals and especially nocturnal animals and birds can't see red light.
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    Sloe Gin - a tutorial...

    I have 9 litres of a mixture of sloe and damson gin infusing, a litre of sloe vodka and on other of damson vodka plus three litres of blackberry whisky - all since mid September. I plan to start sampling at Christmas and hopefully should be able to report back by March :p
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    Hello, New Cub Leader here.

    You will enjoy it although Cubs take a bit of minding and the leaders have to do all the work on camp :( Working as a Leader, Scouts are the best, their training includes cooking and cleaning for themselves. Infringements or slacking on their part can be punished by having the offenders clean...
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    "Secrets of the Castle" BBC2 just finished

    Spotted it just before it started. Great programme. Have set to record the series in case I miss one. First time I've seen a rope walk in action.
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    Bread and dripping

    Homemade brown soda bread fried in bacon fat beats dripping anyday!
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    Best 4x4 for rural / remote living - UK

    I have to agree with Paul B. Driving skills are hugely important in snow or ice. I read an article a few years ago that compared the winter driving experience of two Skoda Octavias - one 4WD with normal tyres and one FWD with winter tyres. Overall the car with winter tyres won out, especially...
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    Where Have All the Ash Keys Gone?

    Same here in Kildare, Enormous amount of Seeds on Beech, Horse Chestnut, Lime and Maple. Also on the solitary Walnut and Sweet Chestnut that I know - they are not very common over here. Very occasional Acorns where they were numerous last year and virtually nothing on the Ash. In the...
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    Hemlock water dropwort.. possibly , any Help?

    Certainly looks like it. Two good resources to check: http://www.wildflowersofireland.net/plant_detail.php?id_flower=309&Wildflower=Water-dropwort,%20Hemlock http://www.irishwildflowers.ie/pages/84a.html
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    Steiner binoculars experience?

    I've got 7X50 Sagor II. Rubber armoured military type. Got them reasonably cheaply I think (€300) in the shop at my shooting range where they had sat unsold for years. They have incredible light gathering capabilities!
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    EDC Fire Kit - BushcraftUK special offer

    I'd like to get a USCK Survival kit and a refill kit for the EDC Fire Kit please as I'd prefer the compass to the thermometer and can then modify the contents. I'm in Ireland so would appreciate if you could let me know the total cost inc. shipping and Paypal info.
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    ID of a blue flower please?

    Bugle, I think as well. Here is a usefull site for identification of wild flowers. http://www.wildflowersofireland.net/plant_detail.php?id_flower=361&Wildflower=Bugle
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    Keyring LED light

    Felix LD 01 is amazing. Totally indestructible and bright enough for search and rescue :)