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  1. Bishop

    HEXAMINE. PLEASE READ!

    After looking online and wading through the EU gov impact report for the discontinued use of Hexamine the short version without the waffle translates as basically "Tough Titty" Manufacturer's must alter the composition of any product affected or find alternatives. Estimated impact will cost...
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    HEXAMINE. PLEASE READ!

    As the environment enters into the late pre-apocolyptic period what we need is Ray Mears giving a masterclass on how to make wasteland thermite by foraging for rusting farm machinery and discarded drinks cans.
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    HEXAMINE. PLEASE READ!

    How often do people travel internationally with a hexi-stove in their luggage?
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    The big boys got me drunk, again, honest

    The big boys got me drunk, again, honest
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    Semi Aquatic ancestor theory

    Having witnessed the feeding frenzy at my brothers place with his five kids, there's definitely some mutant piranha DNA in the mix.
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    The Jukebox

    pfft uncle B your music collection's awful, got any phat banging dance tracks? me: plugs in the big speakers...
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    Hot Flushes

    I remember when Julie started, it was like the shroud of Turin.
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    Recommend a YouTube Channel

    Currently having a history binge of sorts working through the Fall of Civilizations podcasts and Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer the latter being slightly weird having never played the game
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    Help finding a book

    Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl 1975 paper cones and raisins if I recall
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    How's the weather where you are ?

    It's getting ugly in Carmarthen. Just spent an hour stood in the rain getting soaked with a group of pensioners huddled like penguins when the bus home didn't turn up.
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    Why redundancy?

    Cell coverage can get a bit spotty up there however there are some stand alone GPS & compass applications for smart-phones that do not require a signal to work. Another trick is to add external images to your phones picture gallery such as screenshots of Bing OS maps and aerial photos. I'm...
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    A failed attempt.....

    For what it's worth try swapping out the Jb's & chocolate for slightly salted trail mix or DIY 'spackle' paste on the next adventure. This will help keep your electrolyte level up so your body can absorb and use the water you drank. Heavy exercise can also trigger unexpected bowel movement as...
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    Show me your homemade Meths Burners

    Remember to take care when experimenting, especially indoors. If you stray to far from the classical designs these stoves can get a tad lively. Hades Hockey Puck Stove (2018)
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    Where to buy decent meths ?

    Home bargains again, the price is hard to beat. That is at least when they have it in stock.
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    Brambles (blackberries) are oot!

    Started some blackberry syrup, awesome on pancakes or ice cream. Tried making wine a couple of times, alright but heavy going the morning after and you'll never shift the stains
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    Batteries

    Apologies, you're getting the short answer cos' It's to late at night to be waffling about Ohms Law & battery chemistry So.. The pixies in the PP3 are few but angry and LED's like calm crowds of pixies. They can be made to play together but this requires electronic witchcraft and that costs more.
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    Budget belly busters

    Despite living in Wales I refuse to go completely native and suggest Cawl. Rumour has it there's an Indian grocery shop opening in Carmarthen so going to attempt making my own Mutton Haleem. It's been years since I last had any.
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    Stoopid jokes

    As kids we ate raw porridge oats with milk our friends called it gruel & unusual
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    How do you start your fires?

    Ferro rod and locally sourced tinder for me at the moment. Still working on mastering the "Sinanju" technique :wink:
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    What bit of your kit is a keeper?

    Hi-Gear 'Hunter' cook set (Saucepan, Frypan & Kettle) it's a little small but versatile and weighs in at only 190 grams. Been with me over twenty years now along with a Regatta 'Landtrekka 35' rucksack.