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    Quilts vs blankets

    Switched from bag to a top quilt in the hammock and I don't see myself going back to a bag unless it's sub-zero temps. The Snugpak top quilt is around £30 so doesn't break the bank and for me is good down to around 5C (wearing Merino base layers). I have also recently bought the Snugpak Jungle...
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    Lords Wood work party meet and photos June 25~27 2021

    Mrs may need to work Saturday night so im 50/50. May try and come down on Friday instead if i can get a day off.
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    Starter Kit recommendations

    I have seen numerous instances of first time wild camping going out, enjoying it lots, then the night comes and it's time to sleep and all the positive vibes are undone by being cold. The "night" will make or break your experience. I would focus on the sleep system, shelter, sleeping bag...
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    Starting wine making - step by step

    When I was a kid my Dad used to get me to step in buckets filled with grapes to get all the juice out so he could turn it into wine.
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    Tent id/help ?

    Are you familiar with the HEWOLF brand? Are they any good? Was looking at one of their sleeping mats from aliexpress but I have not come across them before so didn't pull the trigger on the purchase.
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    Austism spectrum

    I appreciate what your saying and thank you. Life's good at the moment and I have no complaints so I see no need / benefit in getting a professional opinion / diagnosis. I rarely even think about it so it doesn't really affect me. If the time came when I felt there would be value in diagnosis...
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    Austism spectrum

    No offence taken, I am content with my self diagnosis. Reading about Aspergers was definitely an "AHA" moment for me. It's was more than just 1 or 2 symptoms and it all suddenly made sense. Not interesting in a "diagnosis fight" as you put it. I may have limited feelings but my self-confidence...
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    Austism spectrum

    I didn't get into relationships until my 30's as I just didnt get women. Never had issues just talking as friends but was clueless relationship wise and how to approach everything. I had to fall back to the old "pretend they are just gonna be friends" routine which worked for me. In fact my...
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    Austism spectrum

    Self-diagnosed with milder Aspergers here, i'm sure I have it but don't want an official diagnosis as I don't want to have to declare it when applying for work and I have learned to live around the issues, Took me until I was in my 30's to do so convincingly though. I don't view it as a...
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    Lords Wood work party meet May 28~30 2021

    Got some vids but it won't let me upload them.
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    Lords Wood work party meet and photos June 25~27 2021

    By adding your name you indicate you have read and understand the guidelines linked on post 1. Include this line on your paste. 1. woodspirits 25~27 2. Diamond Dave 25-27 3. MikeeMiracle 26-27, possibly very late on the 25th - 27th. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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    Best one Pot meals

    Gammon & Potatoes in the billy, boil for 45-50 minutes. Simple hot good food with no real prep required :)
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    Lords Wood work party meet May 28~30 2021

    Had no ill effects after my 2nd jab, just after the 1st one.
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    Lords Wood work party meet May 28~30 2021

    Looks like Dry weather for the next 4 days so hopefully we will be ok.
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    Lavvu mods

    The person recommended by crosslandkelly is a mod on the Facebook group "Lavvu Owners Worlwide" and has modded many Lavvu's. He regularly posts up his mods which looks top quality and has great feedback from others in the group whose Lavvu's he modded. Your in safe hands with him.
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    Replica Polish Lavvu?

    I believe the newer ones use thinner material than the originals. I hear military mart are going to start producing replica's Lavvu's soon.
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    2021 Summer BushMoot - 26 July - 7 August 2021

    Can I ask what facilities are available at the Moot please. I.e. Water tap / toilets etc, still trying to determine if it's feasable to bring a toddler and a 1 year old. Thanks.
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    Open question - Financial

    Peer to peer lending like https://www.ratesetter.com/ all the way. Better returns than savings accounts, less risky than stocks and the established sites like ratesetter have never lost anyone any money and your looking at 2-5% per year return depending on which options you choose. I would...
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    Lords Wood work party meet May 28~30 2021

    Is it the NHS direct or your GP who are scheduling this? Both me and the Mrs were contacted by NHS direct but we could also schedule sooner jabs form the GP.