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  1. JohnC

    Looking for sponsors for the London Marathon 2017

    Posted with permission: Hello, I'm running the London marathon in April 2017. If anyone would like to consider donating, I'm using an e-giving page. Any donations (or training tips) gratefully received! http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JohnCurranEdin I'm fundraising for BackCare (as a...
  2. JohnC

    Various for sale

    Hello, can take the powerbank please? Pm sent
  3. JohnC

    My fav old gear

    that's seen life...
  4. JohnC

    Making 18th Century Spunks/Matches.

    thanks for the vid and explanation! I've made sulphur matches before but I used too much sulphur and they dripped, so I'll try again!
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    Sleeping and the Moon

    yep, last night was a poor sleep, but I feel pretty rested anyway...
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    Clear-out part 2

    I used a bit of aluminium to make a sort of base/support, it all fits in, and the coffee was ok. Hopefully the tabs ive ordered will fit the container for them, its a neat set, thanks again!
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    Clear-out part 2

    Its a piece of firelighter, bit sooty! couldn't find any tablets, (they are now on order!)
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    Clear-out part 2

    Coffee-making underway, getting the hang of containing the spatter, works fine!
  9. JohnC

    Home made Gillies

    these look very good! especially the soles... I like the boots, nice design!
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    Clear-out part 2

    Coffee maker arrived, works fine, many thanks!
  11. JohnC

    BcUK Photograph of 2016 Competition September Heat

    A little tree growing in a stump
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    Clear-out part 2

    Hello, I'd like the coffee maker please, pm sent
  13. JohnC

    3d models of artefacts

    That's a thought, I don't know if they have/make available the file for download...
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    3d models of artefacts

    http://www.virtualtudors.org the bbc had a link on the first (perhaps of many) 3d scans of skulls and items from the mary rose.. There are a few so far, some tools and items of the carpenter from the ship..
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    helping at event in Holyrood Park

    Hello, it was a great day, the firebowls the bottom of an old gas canister with a handle attached, we surrounded it with rocks to hide the legs, the rangers were keen to keep the look non-modern.. I had an old broken griddle that I reshaped to make a sort of oval plate..
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    helping at event in Holyrood Park

    Joe and I were up at Holyrood park helping at a small event there, the rangers at the station there do a guided walk round the park and there are a couple of people, in iron age togs they "come across". There was hunter over one side and we were doing fire lighting tucked away on the hillside...
  17. JohnC

    Rope

    http://stuckattheairport.com/2011/12/06/hans-christian-andersens-unusual-baggage/ you are not the first to take a rope with you... I'd say also looking at your surroundings and considering what can be used as a "rope" alternative, blankets/curtains etc. of course being on a cliff or a hill may...
  18. JohnC

    loch leven fife

    Its a nature reserve. Lovely place though. http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/seenature/reserves/guide/l/lochleven/
  19. JohnC

    BushMoot 2017 - July 31st - August 12th

    Have also been given permission.. Jane is thinking of a yoyo workshop.. not typically bushcrafty
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    A massive thank you

    The quad bike entry was something...