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  1. BILLy

    looking for an idea what to do with...

    Hi I picked up 5 mink pelts from a boot sale and now I am thinking what did i buy them for :confused: Has anybody got any ideas they`d like to share Cheers Bill
  2. BILLy

    How can I attach a wire rope to my cooking tin please?

    Hi Bob Thanks for this, I have been a fan of MCQ for a while, hadn't seen this vid though, (have now) his has a lip on the edge of his plate unlike my billy type tins, but thought I'd give it a go today and it worked quite well, only filled it with water to try, will be field testing this...
  3. BILLy

    How can I attach a wire rope to my cooking tin please?

    Hi Sundog Did you have to kink the cable 90deg to attach the top loop into the brass blocks, Great idea thanks very much
  4. BILLy

    How can I attach a wire rope to my cooking tin please?

    Hi I picked up some nestling type Billy cans from a boot sale and would like to use them for heating food and water over an open fire. Can anyone help me with an idea of how to attach a piece of wire rope/bike gear cable to a can like a Zebra billy to hag over the fire? If possible I dont want...
  5. BILLy

    Does anybody know what tool this is plz

    Thanks for all the replies, still unsure of what it could be, was thinking a the blade on a mushroom knife might be thinner, but? A couple more pics Cheers Bill
  6. BILLy

    Does anybody know what tool this is plz

    Hi as tittle please, Bought it at a car boot sale, my guess is maybe a farmers knife for cleaning trimming Sheeps hoofs? Can't find the teapot logo anywhere either after searching the net Cheers Bill
  7. BILLy

    The Ultimate "What is this Fungi?" thread.

    Hi all Could you I'd this mushroom please These where on fallen birch Cheers Bill
  8. BILLy

    A Plant clarification please

    I have found about the same really, not a great edible but ok for other uses as you`ve said, Great info thanks again all
  9. BILLy

    A Plant clarification please

    Thanks guys, going to have a look see what uses it has now like edible/madicinal
  10. BILLy

    A Plant clarification please

    Hi Picked this yesterday and I think it maybe Narrow leaf Plantain. Would like clarification please. Cheers Bill
  11. BILLy

    Tick kit

    Hi I was thinking of putting a tick kit together, Does anyone carry such thing as a tick kit? Not just tweezers to pull it off but treatment etc? And what do you carry? And what methods of use please. Cheers Bill
  12. BILLy

    Dutch army mug

    Hi all I am in the market for a stainless Dutch Army Mug if anyone has one for sale in mint cond or can guided in the direction of Kind regards Bill
  13. BILLy

    Plant ID help please

    Well it wasn't a strong smell like theists I have in my garden but I could defiantly smell something when crushed, hard to say really Thanks
  14. BILLy

    Plant ID help please

    Hi Took this one yesterday and my first thought was it could be part of a herb/mint family, any ideas ? Kind regards Bill
  15. BILLy

    PUR Scout water filter

    Hi All I bought a PUR Scout water filter brand new Un used from a car boot today, as I wanted the pull cord bag it was in, for £1.50. Anyway was wondering has anyone ever used such filter and what were their findings? I think this company has been bought out by Casanova now. Kind regards Bill
  16. BILLy

    Are you there Ben? paracord wanted please!

    Hi Over time I have been purchasing paracord from a guy called Ben, (cant remember your user name sorry) unfortunately I have had to delete a lot of PM`s and Bens was one of them, the reason I ask is ben has supplied me with 8 strand paracord I like to use, so if you’re out there and can still...
  17. BILLy

    Plant Id for my bimble today please (PIC Heavy)

    Thank you Sir!! :thankyou:
  18. BILLy

    Plant Id for my bimble today please (PIC Heavy)

    Really appreciate your replies girls and guys, I can see how mistakes can happen when identifying plants for eating just like mushrooms, there are many out there that can be mistaken for each other, I think I got three correct so far. I find it hard to remember the plants I’ve found names...