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    Government consultation on banning large knives and machetes

    Screwdrivers and hammers were the favourite when I was a teenager. Also ban broken glass..... I've been threatened with more large shards of glass than bladez Have to ban glass shards to
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    Dyeing MTP

    Never got around to it.
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    Compulsory registration for all British bird keepers proposed

    Good. Might cut down on the number of Statutory Nuisance and rat infestation jobs relating to poultry and pigeons I VE to deal with
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    Sold Three fixed blades

    I'll take the middle one - thinking a skinner
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    Navigation recommendations-UK centric options.

    Fatmap is pretty good to. Has OS mapping as well as a number of European equivalents. The 3d function is good - use it a fair bit on big hills abroad
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    Used Cooking Oil

    And Bosche injectors not Lucas or direct injection.
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    Tool Box Inventory

    Mug and tea bags.... Sit down with a brew before starting any job. Clear other thoughts out and start fresh
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    What does it have in its Walletsies ?

    Credit card size photo & grain scale and tick hooks
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    Dyeing MTP

    Toddy.... Thanks That's my thoughts. Pretty much what I did the the desert camo Just wondering what it looks like and if dark brown or green would be best
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    Dyeing MTP

    My windproof smock is on its last legs.... Its an old style desert one. Dyed brown so it's more subdued etc.. Only thing I don't like is the lack of hand warmer pockets....... The latest version do have them, but the are MTP. I'm not a fan of MTP for a number of reasons - to bright for a...
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    Services offered Bespoke Wool Shirts and Smocks

    What weight of wool are they...... Are they thin fairly open weave like a Swandri Ranger or thick "blanket" like fabric
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    Being 60:40 poly cotton it is noticeably synthetic and a bit stiff as new. But it is softening with use
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    Not too bad. Been wearing it beating. Can get a bit warm if dressed for standing around when set off... But just remove a layer. It's pretty much like any "gore-tex" with a liner. The hood is certainly weather proof
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    Learn to knit lefties

    I'm toying with learning to knit.. Something to do whole sat by the fire Are there any books or media folk would suggest for a left hander. Also..... What type and size needles to start with. Straight or circular?
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    Got one.... Arrived today. Sizing is generous - medium is a bit big for me, but usable. Looks well - has all the features of the new issue smock.... Fleece hand warmer pockets, pit zips etc. It's a 65 /35 poly cotton mix. Or feels still out of the packet but I'm sure it'll soften with...
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    A blast from the past... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334685240597?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WR6__xIdSsy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=dAEMGUL6Q9a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    Oddly I emailed the other day about sizing
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    Joe Brown Woolly hat

    A link for a pattern..... Just need a tame knitter https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/498067254/vintage-knitting-pattern-mens-hat-hats
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    Joe Brown Woolly hat

    Wonders why I couldn't find them last year when I was looking
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    For Sale Derek Van Der Merwe Pocket Utility Knife

    Damn..... Was hoping it was a big thick thing - to untempt me. Unfortunately, I'll have to hang fire as the boiler has started to leak and I'll need to see how much that is first