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I think I'm right in saying that Wayland of this parish - sorry, only know nom de guerre - discusses the etymology of kettle either on his website or on an earlier thread. "Kettle" as open pot rather than enclosed, spouted object was, IF I'm right, the older term for a cooking pot.

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Black Robe is available on YouTube. The canoe sequences are an added bonus to an enjoyable film that looks at the early colonisation of Canada.

I usually air my kit while I'm sorting out the morning, but on wet days I will stuff the sleep system (minus pad) into a bag. My zipless bivvi was sold as SF - but it may have been mid-labelled. Can't say I'm really concerned. Thanks for posting Kirtley's comments.

Great discussion to read over breakfast. Thanks for sharing everyone. I know it's a heavy option, but I like a tarp & bivvi bag combo. Someone noted that Paul Kirtley suggested Snugpak + down bag to reduce weight: I have used that a lot, including in winter. When I first received the Snugpak...

Once Scotland eases the restrictions I plan to do the things I've thought about but not done - suddenly time seems more precious and employment may have disappeared for a while at least so I want to make more of the opportunities in nature. Following the Tolkien quote, above, from Mr...

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Now sold - thanks.

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That looks like a very nice job - thanks for sharing. Re dog bowls, I have a set of large ones (c. 2 l capacity) that I use for mixing bowls with Scouts - they replaced the Tesco plastic ones that only lasted a couple of days at camp while teaching bread making. The metal bowls won't break and...

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For a starter saw that may not get much use, I've found the Lidl / Aldi c.£3 versions ok. I have 6 I let Scouts use and they've survived a summer camp and other training use. They are starting to show wear and tear much more than my 7 year old Laplander but they cost a lot less.

Great offer - thanks. Question: how will I find it once it's up? Keep smiling and safe

I managed to find "Woodcraft" x2 just before "it" all kicked off. I can now escape from SWMBO's lists and suggestions occasionally by communing with John Rhyder and Barn the Spoon. Only challenge could be that in addition to Kochanski try sticks (10 notches in 10 minutes) and Fenna's netting...

Really nice job. Learning netting is another planned activity to keep cabin fever at bay. Thanks for sharing.

It could be the effects - or maybe the cause - of social isolation

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Nothing like the quality of other contributors, but I spent an hour in the garden producing a stool - reading that back ... Anyhoo, I had a break from hacking and slashing in preparation for planting out.

Nice idea. I'll keep it in mind. The issue for the kids may be finding willow so I'm going to source some from the woods then post information and begin from there. Thanks for the suggestion.

For the JRRT fans out there.