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  1. Mr_Rimps

    Mild weather confusing wildlife.

    Just come across half of a pigeons egg shell. Looks fresh. Have they stared breeding already? Has the very mild winter confused our wildlife? Any one else seen signs that indicate a lack of winter or early spring?
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    Were you out last night too?

    What a fantastic night last night was. Clear skys, full moon and as bright as dawn. The temperature dipped to minus one. A perfect opportunity to test out the hammock underblanket. If I didn't have one of Wanderinstars underblankets I'm sure I would have froze (like some of the scout...
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    Do you know a knife maker?

    Hi all I'm looking to buy a new knife. Not had one since I was a scout (we were allowed to carry knives back then) I've been using an opinel no8. but I'd like to get a custom fix blade. I've read through alot of threads here about different knives etc. I have an idea of the type of knife and...
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    Giant puff ball

    Posted this on Flora and Fauna section. Following Moonrakers example (apologies for being a copy-cat but its a good idea) I've put it here. Although I must say, the parasols Moonraker cooked up certainly do look a little more appetising. Giant Puffball
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    Giant Puff Ball

    Here's one I found this morning. It was in a group of three. (Only took the one) Incidently, I found more a couple of weeks ago but in my excitement I ate them before I thought of taking a picture! ready for a dip in egg and breadcrumbs my breakfast...hmmm....yummy
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    2007 Celebrations

    There must be 100s of Jamborees going on around the world next year. Anyone attending the Hampshire Jamboree (H007) it'll be great to put faces to names.
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    commando slugs!

    During a weekend in the woods, sleeping in my hammock, I was surprised (for want of a better word) to wake in the night a find a sizable slug slithering its way across my arm! Yuk! My friend had a similar experienced in his hammock. So what to do to prevent these "commando" slugs from...
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    Insect bite relief

    I know there are threads on insect repellents both natural and chemical but does anyone have any suggestions on how to relieve the pain/itch of an insect bite/sting. Having returned home after a great weekend in the woods I've counted 40 mossy bites about my body. The wierd thing is I didn't...