Recent content by Mike313

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    Banned dogs - thoughts

    In my opinion, dogs should always be muzzled and on a leash outside their dwelling/in any public space. Dogs should only be allowed off a leash in a private place, such as a private, well-fenced garden. Don't have a garden? Then you shouldn't own a dog . . . . .
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    What does it have in its Walletsies ?

    I just checked my wallet. As well as the usual bank cards, I found: a Fresnel lens, a memory stick with my 'Documents' directory backed up (haven't used this for ages since I now pay for Cloud with automatic back-ups), Library card like someone else said they carry, Medical Alert Card, Disabled...
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    Carrying knives to the woods - knife license...inevitably rambling onto American gun stuff

    I live in the UK and I can do most of what I want to do with a SAK. On my own plot, I very occasionally use my Morakniv and a folding saw for a specific task. On walks through woodland (public or private) I don't carry them. I can't help thinking that there is AT TIMES an over-emphasis on the...
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    What are the aims & purpose of Bushcrafting?

    Are you saying bushcraft = prepping and stocking?
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    Selling houses?

    Historical information about house sales is interesting, but you are thinking of selling your house TODAY in the immediate wake of the Covid-19 pandemic (there may be a Winter surge to come which will make matters worse) and with dire forecasts for the economy and unemployment (which affects...
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    Woodland trust woodland management

    Give that it is bound by houses and has public paths running through it, what made you decide to buy it? I have looked at parcels of woodland on the Woodland Trust website and always first check where the nearest houses are (the further away, the better) and ensure there are NO public rights of...
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    Wild Camping Issues

    I prefer to camp in a closed in tent rather than an open shelter. That way, when I hear monsters crashing through the trees, the sound getting louder and louder as they rush towards me, I can rest in the knowledge that they will frighten away the aliens that are coming to abduct me . . . . . . . .
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    French Maps / Right to Roam

    No a full answer to your question, but these might help a bit: https://www.gr-infos.com/gr-en.htm http://www.ign.fr/
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    Is this metal suitable for knife making?

    Folks, thank you. I really appreciate the feed-back and the links :)
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    Is this metal suitable for knife making?

    Hi all, This is a project I've had in mind for a while. I'm not a knife-maker and this will be a one-off project. I want to make a mezzaluna and santoku-shaped knife for use in the kitchen. I also want to make a marking knife for woodwork. I thought about finding and using an old saw blade, then...
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    The 2018 collection

    Brilliantly practical designs and amazing workmanship - a truly winning combination. Well done to you! It would be a natural step to go 'commercial' . . . .
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    Need a wind screen design for stove

    I have bought two of the generic folding wind-shields and attached them together so they can go all the way round my stove with ease. I don't rely on pushing the pins into the ground as they are too thin and flimsy. Instead, I drilled a small hole in the bottom of each plate. I can use some...
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    New Meals...

    Stews seem to fit the bill. Lancashire Hotpot, Irish Stew and Pot-au-Feu are all good.
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    2nd attempt at pop can stove stand, nailed it!

    Would be good to see it in action. Also, maybe if you did a test and timed it versus the previous one. Good thinking and nice work :)
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    How many eggs...

    I love eggs. Boiled, preferably soft. Fried, sunny side up. Poached, soft and eaten with smoked salmon. Egg sandwiches, mash boiled egg with mayo and add water cress. Never heard of devilled Eggs. Will have them for lunch some time during the coming week :)