Ray Mears - as off topic as you like :)

[crazydave]

one thing I have wondered is why he hasn't started to produce his own stuff instead of relying on the bbc to sort it out for him? he's tied into the bbc distribution which means he cant make anything as a directors cut so to speak. the amount of stuff on the cutting room floor must be massive.

mel and griff started talkback to make their own stuff so ray should be able to do the same and link in the benedict allen and brice parry type of stuff into a nice big section in wh smiths

bear can stay in the national lampoon section though as a rambo movie is more inspirational.

as for future rm projects I'm waiting for the bushcraft diet book to come out

 

[Pict]

as for future rm projects I'm waiting for the bushcraft diet book to come out

That's part of the thing that makes him so good. He's sort of lumpy like the rest of us. The world doesn't need another buffed up action adventure hero. Mac

 

[Schwert]

Ray and Les need to buy some proper shorts...Walkabout in those short shorts is just not right. I think of a proper pair of Empire Builders for both of them would improve the series.

 

[Pict]

In my opinion the best shorts for the bush tie around the tops of the boots, but that's just me and a few million chiggers talking trash. Mac

 

[crazydave]

That's part of the thing that makes him so good. He's sort of lumpy like the rest of us. The world doesn't need another buffed up action adventure hero. Mac

speak for yourself I quite like being a buffed up action hero

 

[Pict]

Hey, I have abs! Sometimes they hurt, so I know they're in there. Mac

 

[Man of Tanith]

in my humble opinion you shouldnt trust a survival expert if they are too skinny kind of makes me wonder if they are really any good at finding food in the wilds
Regards
Sam

 

[crazydave]

bit like chefs then

 

[dommyracer]

The Real Heroes of Telemark doesn't get discussed very often..

I'm with you - I really liked that series as well - the book's pretty good as well.

I also really liked the Extreme survival episode in Belarus.

 

[John Fenna]

I have loads of muscles - sometimes I can feel them through the overlay of flab......or should I call it "emergency rations of a truely portable nature"?

 

[Pict]

Skinny people sink. Seen it with my own two eyes, right to the bottom. Me? Don't even have to paddle. Ray would float, I like that about him. Mac

 

[Humpback]

/anorak mode on
Staghound can you please tell me the name of the sea slug I saw Raymond abusing in his latest program as I would like one.
I've tried the BG rip off garden slug but it is clearly not up to scratch ( or should that read slip)./anorak mode off

I'll get my woodlore ventile and go

 

[Staghound]

/anorak mode on
Staghound can you please tell me the name of the sea slug I saw Raymond abusing in his latest program as I would like one.
I've tried the BG rip off garden slug but it is clearly not up to scratch ( or should that read slip)./anorak mode off

I'll get my woodlore ventile and go

Ahh that'll be the Sluglore Custom (tm) there's one on Ebay for £12,675.99 with 5 days to go.


ps. I don't have tv is Ray Mears famous now? I think the last time I saw him was on "Tracks" or "Wildtracks" or something.

 

[w00dsmoke]

I've never been a great fan of the man himself, maybe he was trying too hard that was mistaken for arrogance or a bit of an edge that I didn't like. I think the irony of it was that he was unnatural which is a great shame.
Maybe it was in his roots or the earlier company he chose on his long walk that did it, I don't know, but I'm so glad to see that as the man matures, I'm really begining to warm to him. He has recently shown a great sense of compassion and warmth and dare I say humility and occassionally a smile/laugh which makes him quite special on the telly today. Long may this continue.

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Google found it. I'm not a member

Honest

Google found it...

"My fingers were no were near the key board, your honor"

Back to the off the topic, If nothing els I get the feeling that I would get on with Ray. He seams to have natures best interest at hart, thats good enough for me.(omo)

Google found it. I'm not a member

Honest

going to use that the next time the wife catches my looking at kit.

 

[jameshs]

Who would trust a skinny survival expert?

Actually - when you meet RM he never claims to be a 'survival' expert - he is fascinated by how indigenous peoples use the land - and most of his UK stuff is historic research into how UK people must have survived. Some stuff he brings up to date, some stuff is understanding the mind-set.

The testament to the man is that he has developed into a brand- doe snot stop him having detractors, and he has stuck his head above the parapet - so is fair game.

You only have ot meet or watch him to sense his passion for the subjet - inspires me.

I welcome the fact that he sells some kit - which is quite hard to find. I think the general prices are pretty fair - who is he competing with - ebay?

I buy some kit for the 'magpie' elements - all new and shiny and some because it is really going to deliver comfort/quality/LUXURY (Mainly applied to clothing/sleeping kit),

But I also LOVE the hobo stuff and the need to have nothing except for a sharp knife (could be the training knife) and a saw.

As an ambasador for the leave no trace he is magic.


James

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Who would trust a skinny survival expert?

Actually - when you meet RM he never claims to be a 'survival' expert - he is fascinated by how indigenous peoples use the land - and most of his UK stuff is historic research into how UK people must have survived. Some stuff he brings up to date, some stuff is understanding the mind-set.

The testament to the man is that he has developed into a brand- doe snot stop him having detractors, and he has stuck his head above the parapet - so is fair game.

You only have ot meet or watch him to sense his passion for the subjet - inspires me.

I welcome the fact that he sells some kit - which is quite hard to find. I think the general prices are pretty fair - who is he competing with - ebay?

I buy some kit for the 'magpie' elements - all new and shiny and some because it is really going to deliver comfort/quality/LUXURY (Mainly applied to clothing/sleeping kit),

But I also LOVE the hobo stuff and the need to have nothing except for a sharp knife (could be the training knife) and a saw.

As an ambasador for the leave no trace he is magic.


James

Hear - Hear.. Well said..

 

[John Fenna]

Once upon a time RM was slim...it is a testament to his success as a bushcrafter that he has aquired the old "avoir-du-pois"....
The young RM - when he was still known as Raymond

 

[ANDYRAF]

It's a shame they don't do an outtakes show, from all the programs he's done there must be some howlers, especially the one with Ewan Macgregor.
Does Mr Mears use BcUK and follow the forums, if so Hi Ray.

 

[Steve27752]

It's a shame they don't do an outtakes show, from all the programs he's done there must be some howlers, especially the one with Ewan Macgregor.
Does Mr Mears use BcUK and follow the forums, if so Hi Ray.

Out takes of the Ray Mears programmes...................................Now that I would like to see!
And yes, I am a RM fan.