Recent content by Gmac

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    Making a Lavvu

    How about closer to home ,has anybody tried making a hoop tent used by the nomadic travellers of Scotland,just as good as any tipi or lawu.
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    Autumn 2007 Photo Competition

    Looking towards Killin.
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    binoculars or monoculars?

    I like my small bins, but I was very lucky to inherit a Ross stalking scope of my grandfathers.Although it is about 75 years old the optics are still quality.
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    Venezuelan paradise awaits

    Am off again to Los roques for two weeks of bone fishing with my wife.We will be staying on Gran Roque the only island that is habitated out of 250 odd keys.There is the chance of camping overnight by our self on a key but mossies are the deciding factor.If we are lucky (or not)we will be flown...
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    Butterflies on the chalk downs (picc heavy)

    Quality pics again. I just got me a digital slr and new lenses are on my shopping list. Any pointers BR.please
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    Thieving roe buck!

    Great picture but it also tells a story. You put your self in some lovely positions to take photos.
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    Stunning Sunset Tonight

    After a hard day bone fishing in Los Roques Venezuela and with a mojito in hand this sunset was a nice way to end the day.
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    Music Festivals

    T in the park for me,only 10 miles from home.No rain please.
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    what to bring from venezuela (help )

    Having not long come back from Venezuela I would recommend 15 year old Santa Teresa 1796 Rum.Not very bushcrafty but very nice.
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    Friendly locals

    Whilst doing an over nighter pike fishing on Loch Chon we met some locals out for a paddle.
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    If you go down to the woods today your sure of a big suprise!

    When I do overnight pike trips on lochs in Scotland I arm myself with a litter grabber as I have been getting a back ache with picking up so much rubbish in the surrounding area.The baillif not just sells tickets but also wood to burn,as the trees are getting cut down for fire wood.Most of the...
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    Yew trees and churchyards - plantlore

    In the village of Fortingall in Perthshirewhere you can see Europe's oldest tree - the 3000 year old Fortingall Yew. According to local legend Fortingall also has the strange claim to being the birthplace of Pontius Pilate!
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    It's been 3 days since.....

    Since giving up 10 months ago I feel for you.When i go away for a weekend I now require an extra back pack of food.
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    Anyone been/Knowledgeable - Venezuela?

    Hi Stevo,sorry I can't help you on the bushcraft front but on the beach front I can.If you can you MUST get to Los Roques Archipelago National Park.The atoll is composed of 50 islands, about 292 keys of pure paradise.Camping is free,you can get dropped on one of the uninhabited islands and stay...