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    Van-Wild reacted to slowworm's post in the thread Home first aid kit with Like Like.
    Just had a go at using an old trauma dressing before deciding to order some new ones. Opened and applied it with just my week hand and...
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    Van-Wild reacted to Lean'n'mean's post in the thread How do warm blooded people cope with Like Like.
    I have more trouble dealing with heat than with cold but there is one rule of thumb, if you're going to somewhere challenging, such as a...
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    Van-Wild replied to the thread How do warm blooded people cope.
    Here's some bro-science, that works for me...... Eat a meal that's higher in fat a few hours before bed. Infact, have a higher in...
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    Van-Wild reacted to Decacraft's post in the thread Home first aid kit with Like Like.
    Was told by the paramedic that if it's a hospital job then the biggest concern would be stop the bleed- tourniquets don't need to be...
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    Van-Wild reacted to Decacraft's post in the thread Home first aid kit with Like Like.
    Have just checked the certificate and it's FAA level 3 award in Forestry first aid (RQF) Qualification code 603/3404/6 And also FAA...
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    Van-Wild replied to the thread Home first aid kit.
    Whar course may I ask? I'm looking to refresh myself. [emoji1303]
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    Van-Wild reacted to Decacraft's post in the thread Home first aid kit with Like Like.
    Did a refresher course last month for first aid that covered forestry and lone working and also ticks (lymes) Will definitely be doing...
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    Van-Wild replied to the thread Home first aid kit.
    Answers FWIW.... 1) - anything that stops a massive loss of blood is good at the time! But I recommend H&H Compression Bandage. They...
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    Van-Wild reacted to slowworm's post in the thread Home first aid kit with Like Like.
    Thanks for the replies. I had hoped to find a suitable kit to buy so I don't miss out on something useful. However, I can't seem to find...
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    Van-Wild reacted to lachat's post in the thread Home first aid kit with Like Like.
    I keep a offshore first aid kit at home. You can pick them up from £2 from boat jumbles in date contents but, no good for coded...
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    Van-Wild replied to the thread Still lots of Covid about?.
    Just to bring us all back round to being light hearted....
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    Van-Wild reacted to John Fenna's post in the thread All Change! with Like Like.
    Today was my last day of gainful employment - I am now fully retired and will subsist on no more than savings and the State Pension...
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    Van-Wild reacted to William_Montgomery's post in the thread Still lots of Covid about? with Like Like.
    I expect genetics has a role to play too. Though ultimately there is no guaranteed way to completely avoid picking up these viruses...
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    Van-Wild replied to the thread Still lots of Covid about?.
    Indeed, not quite as binary. I know people who partake in endurance events such as ultramarathons, road cycling, rugby players, who also...
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    Van-Wild reacted to Chris's post in the thread Still lots of Covid about? with Like Like.
    This is often the case, but Covid did start to break this pattern. Plenty of incredibly healthy people (marathon runners, soldiers and...
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