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    Blackberrys?

    Had a rubbish crop in my back garden, but a great crop down by my GF's allotment - seems to be a bit variable... Needless to say I have a big kilner jar of bramble vodka on the go, and looking forward to the sloes being ready too :-)
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    Opening wine bottles in the field

    Take 12.... :-)
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    Snugpack Response Pack

    I'm not up for the cheap ones - not keen on the colour compared with the Snugpack ones, and they definitely look quite a bit cheaper.. Since we'll not be going with the group buy I'll look into getting a Snugpack separately... Thanks for making an effort to try and arrange something though... :)
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    Snugpack Response Pack

    I might be up for one in Olive Green - they look pretty useful for adding some flexibility to a carrying system..
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    Long Distance Rucksack

    Depending on how light-weight you're going, might be worth a look at an Osprey Exos 46 or 58, depending on how big the sleeping bag is... I saw one of the 46's demoed at the Outdoor Show by Paddy Dillon and I'm pretty tempted (it's orange and grey though, be warned! ;-) ) Not sure about the...
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    First trip out in the new canoe

    Great photos - and sounds like you're enjoying your new canoe immensely.. :)
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    Dark o'clock, and the moon rises.

    That is one beautiful photo... :-)
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    The Outdoors Show 2009

    I'll be there with a couple friends on the Friday.. I may be wearing my paramo jacket... *cough* :D I'll definitely want to check out the Gransfors demonstrations too - looks very interesting...
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    Luxuries?

    Blow up pillow iPod hip flask of jamesons some dark chocolate digital camera book (or 2, or 3 :D ) 'comfort bottle' to avoid late night 'excursions' light-weight footwear (i.e. something, anything, that isn't hiking boots!) Hmmm, no wonder my bag seems to be a bit heavy :puppy_dog lol
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    Wish me luck!

    Congratulations :-) :beerchug:
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    A good wide-brimmed hat?

    Couple thoughts about the cotton Tilleys - I love mine to bits, but it does get a bit damp when out camping - something to consider... Needs some significant re-stretching when it gets like that.. Otherwise can't fault them - hard wearing and very comfortable.. I picked up one of the hemp ones...
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    A Tidy Up..

    It's one of these: http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product129.asp There's a photo of it next to a trangia burner for scale...
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    Time for a new compact camera.....

    Hey Rich.. Combination of not getting sorted with the whole forum password snaffu, and being mind-numbingly busy at work last year - basically nonstop for 9 months to deliver something in time for xmas.. :(
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    Time for a new compact camera.....

    That's a lovely photo BR... What sort of settings do you use? My attempts at moon shots tend to come out over-exposed... :(
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    Middlewood - Spring 2008 Meet...

    Hi Matt, Sorry I couldn't make it down this weekend - came down with some sort of virus yesterday which left me pretty shivery and wiped-out energywise :( I do plan to make the next one, and I hope you've all had a great time, irrespective of weather...