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    Some of my latest Leatherwork

    Hamish, long time fan of your leather work, really like the belt, how much for a commission work, wide belt, black in color, with reindeer /santa related impressions, length would have to be long to fit Santa belly, my father plays the role of santa but only cheap plastic/vinyl belt. His...
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    Can I make the twitter/ facebook / g+ things go away

    It maybe your web browser that gives you the adverts, I only browse the forums from applications/programs and don't see much social media adverts. Will try to find youtube on how to clean browser. For chrome: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53PQWktbW0c Facebook blocker...
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    The lost language of the landscape.

    I'm a member of a mapping group that are currently building a free to use for whatever purposes maps, we and you can add additional names to every node of the map, trees, mountains, buildings, rivers etc, there is a function to catalogue all these names for the same item. www.osm.org is the map...
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    Hi everybody.

    Welcome to a very friendly place, take a look at www.mpse.nl for some scouting bushcraft skills, you might be close enough to attend one of their meet ups.
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    Hands up if could see the logic.

    Chainsaw accident... Large wound to hand.... Medical centers too busy.... Stich it yourself... Clean area.... Apply pain killer no problems.... Or is there. http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/feb/17/extreme-pain-from-chainsaw-wound-is-no-excuse-for-drink-driving-judge-finds
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    Hello from Kildare, Ireland

    Hi Ber, This is a great site, read the forum posts every day and save a good few articles for more indepth reading, I don't comment a lot on posts but just wanted to welcome another person from Kildare region. I'm living Rathangan direction if you a bit if help with scouting or...
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    GPS system combined with PC mapping..?

    best app I found for gps logging on my Android is funny enough called GPSLogger, Simpe to use and allows you to upload via email, it will save both google earth (kml) format and the more advanced one called GPX. the best thing about the GPX file is it allows me to upload the tracks to...
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    Medieval re-enactment Summer 2011 France (pic heavy)

    Cheers for sharing some cool pic's where about in France was the event. Have you got a name or website so I can go and find more information, Might be worth stopping off during my holidays in France. Cheers, Mack
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    What the chances?

    Very nice find, Can I add to your good luck by giving you a website that will allow you to print off your own forensic ruler... I'm aware that most people run a mile when they hear forensics but they do have very nice scale rulers. http://destinysagent.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/forensic-rulers/...
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    hi all from ireland

    Hi peter I'm from Kildare direction, welcome to the forum, I see most of the Irish crew have said hello there is a few still to welcome.
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    Kit Recommendations

    Rodogg, Aldi and Lidil are your friend... :) Keep an eye out for the imitation traniga cook set comes out twice a year, will set you back less that 15euro - not the best kit but good place to start. For sleeping I use a hammock (DDhammock) and a Tarp, (decatalon) I also have a thick bedroll for...
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    Fighting Fit - Adrian Neale

    I have PDF copy of some of the British Fit to Fight articles and the full Canadian one, I'll email them to you if you want to PM me your email. Don't post it here.
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    Hi!

    Hi Ronan, What part of Ireland are you from I'm down Kildare direction, but work and Scout troop are based in Dublin, There is a few Irish lads knocking around on the forum and every once in a while there has been a few to cross over from the pond to do some hill walking and backwoods. Welcome...
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    Family, Scouting, Backwoods/Bushcraft, Enjoying good food and better drink, friends and Work in...

    Family, Scouting, Backwoods/Bushcraft, Enjoying good food and better drink, friends and Work in that order will keep me young and fit for years to come.
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    National Bushcraft SAS

    Lads, and lassies, Over here in Ireland we have the Scouting fellowship much like your own, a group of people come together with the same interest ie Landrover fellowship and Jamboree are the only two that I can think of within Scouting UK. So now the whole idea of what a fellowship is...
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    plastic bags

    Try instructables.com, great site to browse. Over here in the wet emerald isle the government taxes bags at 44c (est 40p), but it's great to see less bags blowing around the countryside or caught in ditches. Most people have "bags for life" - heavy duty plastic bags which last for three to six...
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    A romantic meal for two in the Forest of Dean (Pic Heavy)

    Interesting kit, I don't mean the lovely pink kit...(wont match my eyes). I'm on about the Tarp that you have. Can you supply details? Cheers Mack
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    A couple of helpful links !!!

    @ Qwerty, is that the route you took in the forum post where you put the pics? On my Android phone I use RunKepper to chart/log my routes. Was using myTracks for awhile but thought it lack features.
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    A day in the hills (with pics)

    Qwerty, If you ever need a walking/bushcraft buddy give me a shout, a small bit of notice and I should be able to go. I work in Dublin but live in Rathangan, Would you want to meet up for an overnight in a coillte woodland end of June/Start of July? Could see if any other Irish board members are...
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    A couple of helpful links !!!

    Doooh..... Sorry for the messed up link cant find the edit button. Map link