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Hi Woody Girl, that's fine, I have my own business and work from home most days, so no issue discussing on phone initially. Might be a good first stage after that to meet in person and see if the later design belt might suit you, either way it's a start to making up something that does work...

That's really helpful- I have that frame and also a later version (later version uses the same bag but there are differences to the frame/carrying harness). The later version has a different way of doing the belt, and a much better design of belt. The belt is padded, wider with a plastic clip...

Some branches of Cats Protection will do "trap, neuter, return" and some also do re-homing for feral cats- "working cats." As for keeping other cats out: several years ago we "adopted" a large ginger tom (got him snipped) who just "arrived" one day (no luck tracing any previous "owner"). He...

I thought handguns were totally forbidden to all but police and military (not even exemption for Olympic athletes)? But stand to be corrected. GC

From that picture, looks like they are a form of the bobbins for tapestry weaving. Usually that are more rounded off so the bobbin doesn't snag. (For those who are not familiar, tapestry weaving has nothing to do with embroidery, it's actually a highly manual type of detailed weaving done on a...

Typical politrickian/media rubbish. They confuse making new (often badly written) laws with properly enforcing/applying what is already there. "Yes, Minister" called it "politicians logic." I don't think it's entered their heads that those who break the law by using any object as a weapon will...

My 240 Skrama arrived today :) Planning to have a day of hedge-wrestling at the weekend so will give it a first outing then. I do like it, feels good in the hand, and seems a sound practical lump of metal which will do a good job. Got the plastic cover only and have some Kydex on order (found...

I appear to have ordered a Skrama 240..... :smile: It's on its way with an estimated delivery date later this week. Purely to compare it to my billhooks you understand...... GC

I have some EDZ merino fingerless gloves and they are good. Warm, not itchy (even for my ultra sensitive skin). There's quite a bit of merino wool stuff on the Varusteleka website. Does anyone have any experience of their merino wool clothing? Now that they are shipping to UK again like..... GC

I think you'll find that the mobile providers typically have quite good power back up to the cell masts. However in times of emergency, the government responders can control the cell masts and prioritise their own calls, so capacity for the public is likely to be an issue. For resilience...

Assuming it was my post you meant..... sorry this is a bit of a screed........ ..... all of my father's family developed t2 diabetes in their early 50's. I had put a lot of weight on and had all the signs of metabolic syndrome....... was the right age........... There's a whole background I...

I think this is the most important thing, and the COVID lockdown was a lesson to show how sometimes, s**t just happens. It's also not that long since a winter storm knocked out power in a lot of Northumberland for a week. It's still a surprise to me sometimes to realise how a lot of people in...

If you want to find "interesting" pulses etc, you could look at Hodemedods: https://hodmedods.co.uk/ A lot of UK-grown stuff (including chia seed, lentils and chickpeas grown in UK) and a wide range of flours (pea flour, fava bean flour etc) and such like. Their roasted fava bean snacks really...

If you get stuck (or your made one isn't working) I can send measurements from my 70's Karrimor external frame pack(s). I have a couple- different size bags. Both obtained quite recently off the Evil Bay for a small amount and both in immaculate condition. There's quite often such things on...

You might also want to try Minerva Fabrics: https://www.minerva.com/mp?type=Fabrics&substrate=Airtex GC

I use vit D and vit K2 (need the K2 to utilise vit D and also shift calcium from blood to bone, important as I am post menopause). Also glucosamine/chronditrin, bovine derived as I don't get on well with fish or shellfish. If I stop taking it, I notice the stiffness from a bit of arthritis in...

Hmmmm, given that HM King Charles apparently does a bit of hedge laying, presumably he won't sign into law something which would ban billhooks and similar tools.....??? GC

My oldest kit must be my restored billhooks and axes. All proper vintage, some 1950s, some 1920s and the odd Victorian piece. Then there's my old rucksacks- a larger one and a smaller one, both external framed Karrimor from the 1970's or so. These things I have bought more recently, as vintage...

Yeah, I've got a railway orange goretex track jacket, great things, really hard-wearing. I've also got a set of goretex salopettes too (prefer them to the overtrousters as they don't slip down). And some high-leg goretex-lined heavy duty track boots, and the balaclava with mesh ears to go under...

You can get Masonry stoves in UK, a place in Cornwall does them. (Cornish Masonry Stoves). You're looking at a price of circa £7k to £8k though. I know this as I have been pricing up options for secondary heating for a house refurb....... GC