Recent content by mad_jacktar

Aye it was a car boot where I acquired the first ‘un. Well actually the Solent Boat Jumble… but close enough. I don’t know why they’ve discontinued them?

If anyone has a Leatherman Crunch they would be willing to part with, DM me please. I am trying to replace a companion lost, but lot forgotten.

should be there tomorrow with the family, any pics from the opening day(s)?

Welcome Paul! I too joined just to read but started getting involved now and it’s a jolly nice bunch of people on here!

Welcome to ya!

Just found this and glad I did! Trying to get myself to be a bit more social so will definitely ride down from Forest of Dean for the day (unless the wife and boy want to join). I used to wild camp Dartmoor once or twice a year when I lived in Somerset. And have a pint at the Warren House...

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Excellent photography there fella! What did you snap on?

Welcome Adam! I’m new too but they’re a knowledgable and helpful bunch his lot, well worth joining the discussion!

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This was to be a first attempt so likely, a bit crap lol so yeah good call brother!

Lots of good advice and tricks here! Well done all. My wife used to swear by Ginger Nuts while at least, went through a pack on one crossing from Roscoff, but to be fair to her it was a right old choppy 'un. If the worst of it takes you, get to the lowest and most central part of the ship and...

Does anyone in or around Gloucestershire (or ideally in the Forest of Dean where I dwell) have a lead on a good sized Yew tree? There are some ancient trees in the forest but none - so far - have been willing to shed a branch for me. I've got a couple I frequent after big blows to see if they've...

St Johns Ambulance website sells a few different sizes of kits with the individual items sold separately too. I think their largest sterile dressing pad is 18x18cm which should do a fair sized chainsaw maul. I buy full kits from them annually (just before HSE Audits at work) and bring home last...