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Had one here too last week, phonephotos were crap unfortunately. She took a collared dove (nice wee things) and also had her entourage of magpies (6) waiting to scavenge what was left. Cheers Alan

If he's 17, get it done quick, my lad is 20 and I barely see him now he's away at university. I've been teaching him too while he's 'been between girlfriends' (another big time sink!) and have only managed a couple of sessions this year! The nice weather in July let us cover the rescue side of...

It'll be grand for pootling about although a 14 footer with two people and a bit of kit might be getting near the top end of it's capacity. SotP has a self build section which might be helpful http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php/27-Self-build-Canoes I've never built one...

I've done a few flint arrowheads a long time ago and we bound them to the shaft (with a notch in the shaft) then 'painted' the pine resin/charcoal mix on top to seal it all in. hard bubblegum was a great description. The strength came from the fibre/sinew clamping the wood, the resin just held...

https://www.alpkit.com/featured/dry-bags Not sure I'd haul too much on the wee strap though just pinch the bottom of the bag. Other option may be https://aquapac.net/store/shop/drybags-drysacks/trailproof-drybag-7l-shoulder-strap/ Bit more heavy duty. Hope this helps, Alan

Years and years ago I picked up a book on ebay but a couple of quid called "The young sea officers sheet anchor" Really good for figuring out how it all works and tbh not too bad a read if you like ropes and stuff.... Maybe for next time! As long as it looks good, only you will notice the...

Nah could only really afford one Warhammer addiction, fantasy would have bankrupted me. The WH historicals did it for me, good system and cheap(er) figures, what's not to like! Imagine a sassanian elephant and crew from GW, you wouldn't get much change out of 50 quid! A trick I got from a guy...

Nice thread, love a bit of vicarious modelling! Been messing about since I was a kid and never really stopped, just got a little intermittent when family appeared. Started off with the usual airfix stuff which didn't survive but then got into wargaming at high school. Got into 40K for a...

Hi All, Plumbing into the collective wisdom here on ponchos. Just back from a wee holiday and the weather was roasting but with some thunderstorms and heavy rain. As a result am looking for a poncho, a wee brolly worked well but was only partial coverage for the both of us. Would also be...

I could do you a couple of Marks if that would help. Bit faded but in good nick. Cheers Alan

Nah don't think I am. I can't see anything that tells me the handle has been clearly replaced. The metal wedge although a little proud looks like its in one piece and wooden wedges do sometimes split due to the forces when you bang the metal wedge in. As dwardo says we've all seen worse when...

Looks exactly like the axe in the for sale thread... The surface rust was very visible and doesn't look any worse although a wee coat of oil wouldn't have gone a miss... Is the "poorly fitted replacement handle" loose? How do you know it's a replacement, I assume he told you it was. If not...

A single click 'Mark forums read' button, that extra click is killing me ;) The forum is in good shape, I'm just nit picking. Cheers, Alan

Sorry Terry, totally missed this or I'd have been all over it! I'm a bit of a Frost River fan... Think there is even one missing from this... Anyways, I'll be the first to admit they are not the comfiest of packs for long distance walks although I have managed about 6 miles or so with no...

You can go to India and get one done for £150.... It might be alright... it might not.... Be interesting to know the figures for what the NHS spends sorting out 'surgery gone wrong'

They can work really well but it depends on the location, load and shear applied to the tooth etc etc. The technology itself is pretty sound, based on implanting a metal socket into the bone and fitting the tooth to that. Often a better(if more expensive) solution than a bridge or denture for...

I've had meths in my trangia bottle for 10 years solid, never been cleaned but has been emptied a couple of times then refilled as soon as I got more meths. It's plastic and in pretty much perfect condition.

Trangia do a meths bottle which has a good pouring cap on it. Had mine for many years Info here just find a retailer near you.

Chinese seem to be implementing something they are terming a 'social credit' system but can quickly be flipped to 'state-directed punishment' Longish article here That's a big fat no from me Cheers Alan

:D pretty much stuck indoors every weekday unless I can escape out on my bike at lunchtimes. Just waiting for the spring high pressures to come in so we can get some canoeing done! Meanwhile dyed the leather on my saddle and fixed a popper Little Chainsaw's leather valet tray. I don't mind...