Recent content by jcr71

i recall two white Christmases in my lifetime. one in the 70's and one in the early 80's.

Hanwag walking boots and shoes from £50 grab yourself a bargain... https://outdoorgear.co.uk/search.php?search_query=hanwag&_bc_fsnf=1

a few times lately they have left me alcohol without getting a signature. i guess it depends on the delivery driver.

do you have a link? i could do with some decent pillows.

we dont get snow down south.

my girlfriends stockman coat by Drizabone feels like it will outlast either of us. heavy compared to modern coats though.

a Spyderco Urban has been my daily for years. its such a well designed knife for the UK. light enough to be unnoticeable in the pocket, small enough not to bother people, has a deep carry clip, and is easy use one handed. i really prefer the look of traditional pocket knives though and have...

ive been wearing Craghoppers 3in1 jackets for years. i pick them up when they are on sale, and they are reasonably priced. i find them an excellent all year coat. versatile, warm, and waterproof.

Lidl do work trousers and dungarees for around a tenner, that hold up well and have plenty of pockets.

just to update. the zip jammed on about the 6th wear out. i was able to free it with some pliers but it is very poor quality and awkward to use. the coat let in water at the shoulders and arms after about 40 minutes of constant rain. Nikewax proofing has made it waterproof though. wish id have...

that mug made me chuckle

there are devices to help with that- there are devices to help with that- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bottle-Opener-Arthritis-Elderly-Children/dp/B07QVWJ6VN i find giving the lip of the jar a few good bangs against a hard surface around its perimeter helps break the seal,

wore the new coat out today for the first time. no rain, but a strong wind. found the coat to be very comfortable and quite warm. definitely not a summer item. four decent sized outer pockets and a phone and poachers pocket on the inside. think i got myself a bit of a bargain providing it is...

how dare you

it turned up today. initial impressions- fairly thin, that is compared to my partners drizabone. the zip feels a bit stiff and cheap. hopefully time or lube will cure this. but it does have a handy ring pull on it. the padding seems to be quite effective, almost as soon as i zipped the coat up i...