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  • BushMoot: Come along to the amazing Summer Moot 31st July - 5th August (extended Moot : 27th July - 8th August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    National Risk Register/National Resilience Update - Nothing new to us.

    I'm confused? It's now OK to buy Russian gas? What about the massive supply of UK owned gas in the North Sea Oil Field north of Scotland?
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    Medicine shortages

    @Tengu. I have more or less retired from this conversation due to the level of drama. I hate drama. Since you addressed me directly, I will answer you directly. The US has a plan called Medicaid for persons below retirement age who are not covered for some reason or another by an employer...
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    What did you buy today?

    Nice looking dining kit, there.
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    Trousers with non-synthetic material

    I tend to wear jeans (blue or black) or the multi pocket canvas short pants sold in the US by Bass Pro/Cabela's. The synthetic materials have a lot of benefits but, with the exception of rain gear and heat retention, I prefer natural fiber garments due to the risk posed by fire. Yes, natural...
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    Holes in my Tilly Hat

    May I enquire as to how you washed the hat? I'm asking because I now wash all of my cloth hats in the sink or shower as the machine consistently tore up my hats. I have friends who wash their cloth hats in the dishwasher with pretty good results. My concern is that my method does not include...
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    Medicine shortages

    This is, in fact, a fiction and it must be stated as untrue. You have a right to your opinion but you don't have a right to others buying into this insane line of thought. The United States is a diverse place, with many differing points of view. Arguing that American political leaders should...
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    Medicine shortages

    I'm not sure what American blood thinner you guys are referring to but warfarin is like two or three generations back in technology. There is actually quite good reasons to look at the more sophisticated blood thinners. As we age we are prone to internal bleeding from the esophagus, stomach...
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    What did you buy today?

    Like a machete, a hatchet and a large knife had a child. Did you get the wonderful leather sheath that they offer for sale?
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    What did you buy today?

    Agreed. The fact that it has two grinds and two positions on the handle is remarkable for me.
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    What did you buy today?

    That is unfortunate, still, I can wish. I do thank you for enquiring on my behalf.
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    Medicine shortages

    That is absolutely shocking.
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    Medicine shortages

    President Trump now runs the UK? Companies now have citizenship?
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    What did you buy today?

    That's remarkable. I have carried salt, pepper and sugar packets obtained from fast food joints while hiking and have been told I overthink things. You've taken your hiking food game to the next level.
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    Medicine shortages

    What is causing these shortages? I feel terrible that you even have to deal with this.