Recent content by NickC

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    Grand father arrested for carrying a knife

    I had something similar a couple of years ago - finshed work and met wife in Windsor. Had a couple of hours spare so thought we would go round castle. Only when emptied pocket for security guard and realised I had my lock knife which I use at work. Security guard gave me a few words of...
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    Torwood Broch

    Thanks for posting the photos - As I lad I visited this on several occasions as was raised only a couple of miles away. Havnt been back for more than 23 years. Glad its not been touched or developed on. Nick
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    Which Saw?

    Try the Silky Pocketboy - not the cheapest saw on the market but most tree surgeon love Silky saws. Ravor sharp and leave a nice finish. Nick
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    Friendly fox

    Fair comments - but this animal was already tame. The fox was only offered food after it came to me. I would also point out that when I noticed it the fox was within 10 feet of me working so was not bothered by large machinery ripping out a tree stump. I can understand the problems in...
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    Friendly fox

    While working in a garden the other morning - I suddenly realized I was being watched by a fox. After a couple of minutes I moved away from the machine and the fox appeared. I have never come across a wild animal as tame. The customer supplied a cup of tea and as a sat and ate my sandwich the...
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    Morels

    Found 2 little morels in my garden this year - didnt expect that Will dry them and keep them for a trip later in the year Nick
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    Food you wish you hadn't taken Bushcrafting.

    Cheese As a kid I thought I would show of to some mates while camping and tried to make a meal my mother had just taught me - Macaroni cheese. Total disaster turned into pasta with white sauce :eek: with lumps of cheese in it - Would have helped If i had taken grated cheese.
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    Vegetarians and vegans

    As an ex-vegetarian (ten years without even sniffing bacon) I would recommend everybody gives it a try (maybe only a couple of weeks). That first mixed grill was fantastic and you will realise what you have been missing. Also why do vegetarians produce so much gas :o if the human gut...
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    Hammock underblanket --- Group Buy

    Looks good to me. Can you put me on the list and I will arrange to send a cheque.# Cheers Nick
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    basha video!

    Have you tried the one handed version that falconers use. It is designed to be used when you have a bird of prey on your glove. I found it easy (picked it up in about 30 seconds). Never bothered with Evenk version. http://www.bcfalconry.ca/info/falconers_knot.pdf nick
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    Tatonka Group Buy Nr 2

    Hi John I was only just thinking about this yesterday and a group buy appears. can I have 1 3x3 poly & 1 4x3 cotton Thanks Nick
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    Hammock underblanket --- Group Buy

    I'm interested.... Nick
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    Insect Netting for Hammock GROUP BUY

    Thanks John. PP sent for Hammock & Netting. Nick
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    Insect Netting for Hammock GROUP BUY

    Can I have 1 to go with my hammock from the other group buy. Thanks Nick
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    Fifth Hammock Group Buy

    Can you put me down for 1. Thanks Nick