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Not it the same way as a firearm. I need two people to vouch for me, a Dr report that I pay for covering my entire medical history, good reason to posses, an interview and any hint of me taking illegal drugs any other indiscretions would prohibit me from ownership. Then I have to secure any...

1) The proposal is not treating them the same as legally held guns, it is far more restrictive. It is banning the sale of them. So a new user or someone who gets a licence could not buy or even replace an existing crossbow. 2 ) The licencing system has not been set out. What are the costs and...

In what way disingenuous? The main case I'm aware of that seems to have led to this ban the criminal had a knife and also used that. There are plenty of knives or related bladed items that are designed to kill such as bayonets or daggers. The argument to ban one as only having a single main use...

Just out of curiosity I looked at he SDS sheets. The S2002 comes up as 100% naphtha, hydotreated heavy. Seems to have a initial boiling point of 140°C. The S2001 comes up as light naphtha so boiling point of 30°C. The brake cleaner seems to be up to 90℅ light naphtha and up to 30% isopropanol...

It would be useful to hear from someone who uses a crossbow for target shooting in the UK because I don't really agree with the idea they are only designed to kill. If you insist that is the case then you could argue many knives sold should also be banned, certainly all swords and many other...

Cars, knives, axes etc, etc have all been used to kill so by your logic they should all be regulated with suitability checks? I note the proposal is a mishmash of licence and ban. The proposal to ban broadhead arrows also seems strange, does it mean you can own an arrow head and only break the...

Target shooting is a hobby like many others, you may not understand it but that not a reason to ban it. Some people may take part in some disciplines that are useful to hone skills for hunting yes, but other people and disciplines aren't. I know several vegetarians who target shoot for example...

Is it not just a sign of another poorly run government department? Coupled with poor regulation and no accountability?

Thanks everyone, it'll not just.be Toddy's fault if it goes wrong. ;) I do a fair bit of washing but I wouldn't say I'm ever enthusiastic about it! The main reason for hand washing really is our machine isn't massive and has occasionally nibbled something if it gets too full. Plan is to lay...

I picked up a 50% wool 50% polyester felted donkey jacket style coat, with a nice big hood, from a charity shop. It was probably more fashionable rather than practical when it was made many years ago and has 'dry clean only' on the label. I would like to give it a clean to freshen it up but dry...

Blackthorn Snowdrift. That's one of our hedges we've left to grow out a bit.

Today there's at least four USAF Stratotankers over Devon, probably practising after the incident over Iraq the other day.

Great news if you know what they've been fed, and the grass/hay is organic. Sadly round here they've increasingly moving towards spraying weedkiller for fun.

The problem with using horse and other manure these days is that it may be contaminated with long to lasting weed killers that can last for years in the garden and are not broken down by composting. https://www.rhs.org.uk/soil-composts-mulches/weedkiller-in-manure

Personally I'm realistic and life has taught me that I don't live in a fantasy world where everyone gets on, is helpful or even wants help. For example, when we had the bad storm a couple of years back and I went to help a second home owner down our road to clear their trees that were blocking...

How expensive is Amazon? A quick google shows organic seed for £32 / kg which will be a large amount of seed. A 300 seed packet would only be a few grams. Long term you could grow your own if you have room, brassica seed is faily easy to save yourself and a few plants can produce a large amount...

I wouldn't mind being called a idealistic rustic dinosaur. Perhaps I'm looking at it all the wrong way around? I think I'll start calling anyone who can't cope with a few days without all mod cons, take aways etc as "the non-prepared". (After a few more years of the current western governments...

It still seems like many people want to label a normal person or a normal activity as a prepper or prepping. I doubt many that keep a bit of spare food about and a decent first aid kit regard themselves as anything other than sensible. Not content with one label now we've got to add another such...

Arrived today a few Sofirn lights, ordered last week in their sale. I wanted a UV light to test for fake notes etc and thought the SR23 a long lasting all rounder as it has a UV LED and 3 LEDs for normal white light. Seems good for £21. I also wanted another long distance light and chose the...

I kept meaning to reply to this thread, I suppose better 11 years late than never... Obvious one to start: Dead or nearly dead ash, due to dieback. And a bit less obvious, oak branch with old leaves still on, snapped off due to damage done by grey squirrels. You can often see dead branches...