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    Granfors Decapitator

    Great experimental work on the antler axe Torjus :) Recent experimental archaeological research points to the use of antler axe type implements for general wood working and especially for wood splitting. Here is the conclusion to a recent paper which explains this; source: An examination of...
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    Whats it worth ?

    I used to use one for night fishing. Basically heavy, sweaty due to non-breathable outer as Jon says and trying to hop in one to your rods in the middle of the night is no joke :eek: :D The idea is nice but reality is they are only useful for a fixed camp. I used to wear it jacket style and...
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    Bream

    Try this: source: http://www.find-a-seafood-recipe.com/freshwater-fish-recipes.html I have to warn you that Bream have many little bones which make them fiddly to eat :eek: Check out the web site as there are some good recipes for other freshwater fish ;) Also after some recent...
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    CrayFish

    Ideally you would use the method advocated by billycan above but that is not possible in the field. Removing the central fin at the end of the crayfish's tail is the correct method of dispatch in France where movement of living specimens is illegal. This removes the internal organs and kills...
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    Apple Macs! anyone got one???

    I agree with moduser. The issue regarding Mac/ Windows is now pretty redundant in that I choose (have done for 13 years) to use a Mac I can, and if I need some capability in Windows (not often) I simply open up Windows natively and use it. I don't even have to reboot to do that with apps like...
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    Recipes and uses of a dehydrator

    Thanks for the details :) I will look around for some further info on nutrient/ vitamin loss.
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    Recipes and uses of a dehydrator

    This is the one a lot of people picked up on the forum as it is cheap and works well: QVCK - Total Chef Food & Flower Dehydrator There are more expensive options, just google 'dehydrators' on google.co.uk For a home made option I found this info: DESCRIPTION OF MY HOME-MADE...
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    The stinging nettle urtica dioica

    Specifically 'nettle seed oil' (think hemp oil). The oil is in the seeds not the rest of the plant (well some essential oils) I haven't done this yet myself but researched it and it goes something like this (adapting to outdoor methods and available utensils) 1. collect nettles in seed at...
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    berry collector

    I had a look at these a while ago. I found a rather nice old example that was used in France for collecting Myrtille (Vaccinium myrtillus - Billberry/ Blueberry etc) which can be found here; PEIGNE À MYRTILLES - (BLUEBERRY COMB) The side view does not seemt o work on the English page but...
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    Cornwall Meet at Easter

    Bugger, I'll be in Antwerp that weekend otherwise I would have loved to come. Have a goods one :)
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    Now netfishing is included!!!

    Thanks for the info Torjusg. Interesting move to encourage more visitors.
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    Fossil in flint?

    There is a nice explanation here; The Flints from Portsdown Hill
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    Wanted: LK 70 bergen

    OK, I was in contact with them quite a bit a while ago about the LK70. Not sure what contact detail you had Spamel but the guy I contacted who replied in great English was Jan-Erik, nice and helpful guy and the email I used then was order@surplus.se . The company is Active Life Equipment. If you...
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    Bushcraft courses in France

    I think you would find plenty to test even the hardiest bushcraft soul down here too in the Spring on the Midi Pyrenees ;) Just 45 minutes away you are up to 1400 metres, -20C and 4 metre snow drifts are normal. You can even go on dog sledding courses :) Generally it is colder and drier...
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    Bushcraft courses in France

    I would suggest Dave Manise based down in Barnave (26). I have not done his course but Dave is a really friendly guy with lots of knowledge and passion for the subject. Check out his web site here; Dave Manise - [ l a s u r v i e / v i e s a u v a g e He hosts the best forum in French...
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    Stranger on the Shore

    Need my eyes tested. First look I thought it was a giant puffball :eek: Fungi on the brain. I hope you used your own blood to draw the face :)
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    Wanted: LK 70 bergen

    I was going to post requesting an LK70 too :) Well perhaps if there are enough of us we can investigate a group buy or something if there are none available?
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    Autaum walk (picture heavy)

    great photos guys :thanks:
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    An amble through British flora.

    No problem. Whether a plant is on your land (or you have the landowners permission) or not it is still a 'wild plant' as defined by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 ;) Under this Act, you, as the owner of the land, are an 'authorised person' which entitles you to uproot wild plants on...
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    What is this fungus?

    Cap colour can be pretty variable depending on soil type, variation etc. It looks quite rusted on the cap in the photo 2 but that may be the image quality. The best test is to smell it around the base of the stem as the B. impolitus species has a distinct iodine whiff, at least to my nose...