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By sound or light? I used to be handy at light signals, a slow professional speed, but never learned to do it by sound. Quite a different skill set oddly enough. Best of luck, it's fun once you get into it. Like knots, it needs regular practice to keep you sharp.

I like the idea of the alarmed padlock from Halfords, but they get very mixed reviews on the website.

Quite a few people I camp with seem to sleep with their clothes on when out in the woods overnighting, others go for thermal underwear, some, allegedly, just sleep as nature intended them to be. I go for the thermals route myself, but it's never fun getting changed out of campfire cosy clothing...

Anyone got a recommendation for an alarm for a garage back door? Something uncomplicated but effective.

'Iron Coffins: A Personal Account Of The German U-boat Battles Of World War II' by H Werner. An interesting read from the German perspective. As a former merchant navy officer I have a particular dislike for Uboats and their crews. Interesting to note that they always talked about the number...

Recently finished 'Two Years Before the Mast' by Richard Dana. The story of an American seaman in the 1830s who sailed round the horn to California (then still owned by the Mexicans) and how life on the Californian coast was in those times. A truly fascinating read and one I will return to. I...

Wow, very sorry indeed to hear about this. One of my favourite Youtubers. RIP

William Cecil Slingsby. My great, great grandfather was one of his mountain guides in Norway and they have mountains named after each other, side by side. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Cecil_Slingsby

Mine package arrived safe and sound. Only problem is the wife knows about it and I have to call it a birthday present instead of just "no dear, I've had that for ages now..." :D

Another happy Makita user. One drill, two batteries and my name inscribed on all of them!

At lot of people on FB groups are doing exactly this on Saturday night and posting images of their camps. It's a nice distraction in these difficult times.

Along the same lines, the hanging brazier from Clas Ohlson https://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Hanging-Brazier/p/31-4668

SB47, really appreciate you taking this on again this year. In the current crappy climate I have been holding out for this and looking forward to my new purchase. Please put me down for a DD - XL - Frontline Hammock - Olive Green

Any news on a group buy for 2020?

Welcome, great to see more Irish people interested in bushcraft.