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    Farewell to a great friend

    I'm so sorry to read about your losses. My heart felt condolances to you.
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    Free Competition: "Man Knitting"

    Launditch1: 276 Martink9 : 335. Bintang Clan: 361 gowersponger: 150 John Fenna: 450 Everything Mac: 197 gazmc2: 349 FreddyFish: 273 Shewie: 365 FGYT ; 364 Georann: 280 Gaoler : 421 locum76: 346 Mafro: 207 Miyagi 379 Tengu: 432 nac mac feegle: 392 porchini:371 hiho:473...
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    Canoeing in Scotland

    Coln18 Roganspad Machiavelli Quick Question: I'm a poor swimmer and have never been in a canoe. Though I can certainly improve my swimming -- though I hope I wont need it -- for the trip, should I also look at receiving some basic instruction on the canoe?
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    What are your favourite makes of outdoor clothing?

    There are so many great makers of outdoor clothing that we are becoming spoilt for choice! I thought it might be fun to compile a list of some of our favourite makes. Anyway, my top 5 are probably: 1. Arcteryx -- Great outdoor clothing. Looks good, feels good and does the job. Quite...
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    Wool Bush Shirt ...

    I'll step in at some point if possible.
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    Shroom I.D please

    The colour of the cap reminds me of Slippery Jack (Sullius luteus), but the stem is off (Lack of pores). I always confuse Boletus with Suillus!
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    Shroom I.D please

    Aye, sounds more likely. See what I mean, I can't identify mushrooms! I would kill us all.
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    Shroom I.D please

    When I first saw it I thought 'Bay Bolete' (Boletus badius). However, I'm usually miles out -- hence the reason I don't dare eat what I find!
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    I think i purchased

    Just be careful if you decide to rub it like a lamp; it's a surefire way to lose a few fingers!
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    HONEY Stove FS with a difference

    I think fairness should dictate. Para106 got there first after some hard negotiating.
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    Waterproof Pants

    I don't want to appear rude, but I think it is rather petty to pick on the way people express themselves. Does it really make that much of a difference to you how I say it? I'm sure that our cultural identity is not going to suddenly collapse because I choose to use one word over the other. Just...
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    Waterproof Pants

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    Waterproof Pants

    I'm sick of having wet legs at the end of the trail! I have been meaning to buy some waterproof pants for ages, but have never got round to it. Anyone got any recommendations? (Could a mod move this to kit chatter please?)
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    WTB: off cuts for spoon carving.

    Anyone got any nice spare wood that I could use for spoon carving. I have plenty of sycamore and beech, but I would like to try something a little different. Can anyone help? (Green wood preferred).
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    Vango Banshee 200

    Cheers mate, great review -- really helpful. I'm 6'3 myself: I'm planning on using it for myself. I need a bit of room; those little one manners are far to poky. Thanks again mate.
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    Vango Banshee 200

    Anyone have any opinions on this tent? I'm planning a few excursions later this year and need something hardy and manageable.
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    Anyone Up For A Drink - Lancashire

    Anyone up for a drink in the Lancashire area?
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    Foot of the mountain

    Got front row seats to see them in November! Going to be fantastic.
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    Spoon Carving Blanks/Knives

    Unfortunately I don't have any time at the moment. I travel most days for work related reasons and am lucky if I can fit a walk in. If I had the time to take my axe and explore some of the local woodland I would, unfortunately at the moment this is just impossible. launditch1: Cheers for the...
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    Spoon Carving Blanks/Knives

    I know a few places; however, I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any suppliers of spoon carving equipment or spoon blanks. Thanks for the help!