Recent content by andy_scouser

Top review and I think he's got it spot on (apart from the nettles, I couldn;t feel my hands for days). All these memories, I might look into doing the next course myself.

My course was around may/june if i remember, I was on the woodlander course. The lad 4th from bottom, is on this site im sure, very knowledgable chap. Its amazing how much you learn on the course and also how many 'non bushcraft' situations that you can use your skills and attitudes learned...

Ive finally got around to putting up some pictures from my Woodsmoke course earlier in the year. Link here. Some just of the lads, but a lot of building shelters and flora etc. Brings back a lot of good memories for me too. Who can name all the plants/trees/grubs?

Damn, i've just checked out the dates for my shooting comps, it looks like I won't be able to make a meet until the end of November as all the comps seem to be 'end of month' dates. If there is any interim meets, please let me know and ill be there.

8ollox, I can't make it either as ive got a double header shooting comp (UKAHFT) that very weekend.... I promise ill be at the next one, you've got my number so your welcome to call any time if you want.

Id say, provisionally, can myself and a freind come along too. we both live in Ormskirk so theoretically could turn this into a hike as well ;)

A very big thanks goes to Ash (shinken) for making to order my new pride and joy. clicky here :You_Rock_

Ash has made me a knife with this blade, but longer, the 115 blade. Im really liking it, its a good thickness and plenty of length for splitting wood, The normal frost blades can bend a stupid amount and just bounce back, these should be better id imagine.

when you start your cord, dont have both strands at the same length, have one 1/3rd the length of the other, when the short one runs out, use a new strand...continue ;) also, try and use strands of similar lengths/thickness's. Cut or burn off frays when string is finished...Carefully!

If anybody wants any material, im in the middle of clearing out about 15x20m patch of the garden..... im cut to ribbons, but at least ive got something to do with it all now :)

In answer to your question, god yes! I have a stressful life, but I DO eat well, esp since becoming a diabetic. I am lucky in that my place of work is right on the edge of the city so I can and generally do go for a couple of mile walk at lunchtime. The afternoons are so much better for it...

Well then, the wife and kids are off to the in-laws for a week in August. Where do you recommend myself and a freind go for an international bushcrafty week. Somewhere european id assume, and also what laws/considerations do we need to adhere to?

stop blowing i know, but the photo was just at the point where it lit.... it came from nowhere ;) 100% beech and para 550 i think was the order of the day. Only my 2nd real attempt with good paracord. long action, when you think you cant bow any more, give it another 10..... relax with the...

Is it alight yet? What a rush, i suppose this is a top moment for everybody.

Hi Mike, thanks.... have our paths crossed at all? You are only down the road from me, I live in Ormskirk.