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Will be rebuilt.. No worries.

One thing that amazed me when we moved to UK was all those (extremely useful) voluntary organisations. Voluntary, but very professional.

Our son ( British citizen, but not domicile in UK) played Rugby in his boarding school (in England) . We had to get a separate insurance for him because of this. This was a requirement for all non domicile children. I used to play ice hockey and swim when young, about 40 years ago, and...

Well, the 'wellfare' system in Europe is a kind of insurance, paid for by the tax payer.

The rescuers were not in much risk. They are trained to cope with situations like that. Also trained to recognize the limits for themselves.

We pay taxes to have the 'normal' stuff covered, and insurances ( house, car) to cover those. Just an example: If I am pi$$ed out of my mind and crash my car, will my car insurance pay? I doubt it. There are normal accidents ( you clip and break a bone) and need to be rescued, then there are...

The rescuers were not in much danger, as they know what they are doing. Those four fools should be made to pay the Rescue team organisation.

We have a proper cobbler here too. Jamaican. His stock of leather is awesome. I take even my leather top sandals to him. British Made Clarks. Not many people today are interested in these trades. Or interested in buying proper quality, and repair. I know ladies that only wear a multi...

Helle knives are Made in Norway. Top notch quality, they have been making knives since the 1930's. One of the few (5?) remaining larger scale knife manufacturers left in Scandinavia. (Casstrom, Fallkniven and others are not making any knives) The Helle Viking is a recreation of a blade...

Buy highest quality possible, and repair. It is a joy putting on a pair of shoes you have had for 30 years.

Mum used to darn, I did darn my hand knitted wooden ones. 40 years ago or so. The socks I buy and wear are very thin. You should see me sewing a button. You would cry of happiness. Or - it would spark joy in you! :) I use a technique that was taught to dad in the early 40's. That is...

To counteract the falling cotton quality, they now mix in synthetic fibers I am sure you have read 'Cotton Rich' on the packaging? I only buy pure Cotton. My feet prefer that. Not Bushcraft? I think it is. Socks are a vital part of the equipment, safety vise and comfort vise. Try to walk...

Big toe / heel action for me? Unlikely. Quality is down since production was moved to countries with ultra cheap work force.

Same as jeans and most cotton items. I too have a feeling they (all) wear out in no time. I have my feet 'tlc'd' from time to time, and the skin is soft, so no rough skin anywhere. Some years ago I suspected that maybe the drums of the washing machine and tumble dryer were rough, I checked...

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Rush dip? Poor man's candle. Maybe today we should say 'economically developing person's candle' so nobody gets offended? Candles were luxury. Also because the taxes could be paid in what was produced on the farm, including wax. I have read how the candles made from rank tallow smelled, and...

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So a fantastic result! :) I did find out the match had not be too long, In a Trangia you do not want a big flame in one corner, not efficient. Heat escapes to the side. I think I used 4 or 5 matches at most, but that was in temperatures unheard of on UK soil...

The Romans used plant fibers, like flax. No doubt plant fiber wicks has been used for thousands of years before them. In a tea light cup, when you make your own, try to use a match as a wick. Carbonized wood works well. I used to use matchsticks as a flame booster in my Trangia. But it burns...