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New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4grjxl4w06o Changing the upper limit for call up from 55 to 65 :cry: They can kiss my lily white bottom. They got rid of experienced soldiers after serving 22 years ( so 40-42 yrs old) and now they...

Many Happy Returns Mate.

A friend on another Forum put me onto these: Ordered another 36x freeze dried meals (I sampled one of each spagbol, chillie and chicken tikka ) can't complain they are past bbe but we all know how long freeze dried stuff lasts if stored right all in thick mylar packets and all was passable...

For those who only want the main meals, not the other stuff: https://preppersshop.co.uk/ration-week-deals-623-c.asp Not affiliated in anyway, just a happy customer (Multiple bulk buys) HTH

Many thanks to Steve for organising and to all that attended the work party. The weather was very kind to us and we managed to open pathways to some new areas suitable for ground dwellers and hammockers:

A great Meet, with old friends doing an over nighter or just a day visit. A lot of brash clearing undertaken, the Farmer happy, we get new camping spots and the habitat new safe areas. Day one:

A flying visit from me to recharge my batteries. Lots of clearing of deadfall and potential widowmakers all oak so a change from holly..

Happy Birthday Neil.:beerchug::beerchug:

Despite a rainy and somewhat blustery forecast, the turn out was good. Thanks to Steve once more for organising. Bluebells out in force: Yew by martin smith, on Flickr Pete teaching Navigation: Navigation (2) by martin smith, on Flickr Navigation (1) by martin smith, on Flickr A large Fire...

Many thanks Steve for allowing the six of us to assist you in some rebuilding and improvements. Day one - Fire Pit:

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Good luck to all competitors... It's not the taking part that counts, it's the thrashing of the Aussies that matters.:D

Many thanks Steve for allowing us 2 weekends on the trot in the woods. Our old communal area had several widow makers in and around and it was easier to move to a new spot then remove them A new area was chosen and only one branch need to be removed, of course it was in an easy position...

Finally found something to use the Source Convertube for: Fits the UK sparkling 200 ml Smart bottle and the Ortleib 2 litre also. Both of these can accept the Sawyer Mini. But not the UK 850 ml bottle on the left. :(

Have a great Day Cliff May your knees be as strong as an eleph........ooo hang on :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

Well, another Northwood, this time Steve arranged a week long event for those who could make it. The communal area woodpile was split for ease: And side tarps added, ready for the cold snap: Plenty of coffee consumed: As well as food: Woke up to a minus 5 frost: A great...

Thanks once again to Steve for allowing the extra days. :) The extra day allowed us to set up in cold but snow free conditions and start collecting fire wood:

I've gradually been reducing my collection, mainly of the cedar green models. Having already picked up a blue Munro: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146377&highlight=munro I spotted this beauty, the Berghaus Scorpion: Twodogs had already done the hard work with his...

Another great Meet. :) Winter's coming, off with the mossie net on with the argon sock: Early morning brew: Windfall since the last Meet: Kept fuelled by TinkyPete's Mountainman Breakfast: Greg breaking in his new chainsaw: Paul splitting the end result: My mini brew kit, a...

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