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    Another Tentipi 7 or 9 thread

    I have a Tentipi 7. It will sleep four adults comfortably enough but there is not much room to spare. I would say it is enough for your needs and would take a stove too. A nice compromise between manageable and reasonably roomy. The 9 really is a big beast.
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    Happy Birthday, Macaroon.

    Many happy returns gents!
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    Bell tent and frontier stove

    As Didicoy says, it's pretty straightforward. Easier with two people, one inside to fit it and the other outside to hold onto the exterior part of the flashing.
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    Wool cloaks.

    Hi Mary, Ill take one please. I'll have the Italian one as first pick but if there are already two takers for that I'll take the British one.They are both black, right? A couple of questions. What is a tabby weave and why does the British wool require lining when the Italian does not. Is it a...
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    Hi, hope eveyone's well

    I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Welcome.
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    Dog ticks

    Like Mesquite, I removed the first tick of the year from my dog last week. The O'Tom twister made it straightforward, removing the whole of the tick without compressing the stomach.
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    best wood for a bender tent

    Hazel is the way to go..
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    Polish Lavvu setup the taller among us.

    That is the solution to the Polish Lavuu problem. Obvious, but only once someone has the sense to see it. Thanks.
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    Paraffin - what's a good price?

    I might be taking a detour to the Black Country soon. Thanks for the heads up.
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    Peed off but praise too

    Glad to hear you're better Rik and good to read so many positive stories about the NHS.
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    Wood Stoves -- Turkish Style

    Very interesting...
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    How to- my take on building a bed

    Good write up. I too like the sloping logs idea.
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    Look what I found for £5.99!

    Good find. The gas alone is worth £5.99.
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    How's Everyone Been?

    G'day...glad to hear things are going well. Yes, keep us posted on your activities please.
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    New Stove

    Very nice. Simple designs are generally the best. What does it weigh btw?
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    An Excellent Short Film from Ray Mears.

    I really enjoyed that. Thanks for posting.
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    It's snowing !

    The full range of weather here. Apparently snow is more common at Easter than Christmas.
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    just to say I'm still alice !!!

    Good to hear from you Elen. I too was wondering what had become of you.
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    Hello from Birmingham!

    Hello and welcome. I'm sure something rhymes with Rachael, just got to think of it!
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    Paraffin - what's a good price?

    :yikes::yikes::yikes: