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Wayland, I don't know if you can view it from the UK, but the latest episode of PBS Nature is a great show about the Viking's view of nature. It is really good! I don't know if this link will work (it will take a while to load the page). But if it does, try and view it full screen on your...

Toddy, thanks for sharing those great pictures. Does the orange stripe down the back of the slate coaster serve as a warning? - Woodsorrel

C_Claycomb, I agree that "excrete" is a much better word than "shoot." :) - Woodsorrel

Janne, the article tells all. :) Yes, the Ensatina is a type of Salamander. I had seen it before, but I did not understanding what I was seeing until the leader of the outing explained it. And I certainly did not know about the poison it can shoot (as c_claycomb mentions below, excrete is...

Things seem a little slow on the forum, so I thought I'd share a day hike I did this weekend. When people think herpetology, they immediately picture snakes. But there are many spectacular herps in the world that are not snakes. This article talks about finding these amazing creatures: What...

I just tried granting bushcraftuk.com explicit permission to use cookies. No difference. Every time I close my browser, I need to log-in to bushcraftUK all over again. - Woodsorrel

This is happening now every time I visit the forums. It began sometime within the last two weeks. I agree it is more likely to be at my end. But nothing I'm doing has changed. It is possible that my browser, Chrome, is behaving differently. But I want to check to see if something on the...

I notice that now when I come to read the forums, I need to log-in again. In the past, I have been able to visit the forums without needing to do this. Has something changed? (forums or Chrome?) I log-in with the "stay logged in" checkbox selected. But it doesn't seem to help. I generally visit...

Janne, Coast redwoods (sequoia sempervirens) are magnificent trees! But they're found on California's coast. They need water in the sea air to survive. This would be a a five hour drive or a one hour flight from Reno. I lead hikes in the redwood forest and have grown to love these enormous...

I believe you are correct about non-citizens carrying guns. In regard to the original comment about "throwing stones" at Mountain lions: It is illegal to harm a mountain lion in California without a depredation permit. If hughlle1 stays in Nevada, I don't know what the local laws are...

In the Reno area, you are near Lake Tahoe. Go see it! You will be amazed. I'll assume you'll be going in summer, since you did not mention snow camping. Around Lake Tahoe, there are many great hikes. Hiking down to Emerald Bay or up to Mt. Tallac is awesome, depending on your fitness...

Here's some funny bushcraft cartoons: 1. Outhouse Cartoon If you've used developed campgrounds... Outhouse Cartoon 2. Bushcraft Time Change This one rocks!... Bushcraft Time Change 3. You be You! Nature rebelling against authority. You be You! 4. Are we there yet? I use this one all...

If it cost less, I would get one to use as a gag when I teach wilderness survival classes. - Woodsorrel

Klenchblaize, I agree that The Road Not Taken is an awesome poem too. They both have the same contemplative mood. - Woodsorrel

2019 begins with a momentous gift – the tale of blustery winter evening. The poem is considered among the great works of American literature, and it entered the public domain January 1. The entire text is in the article, below. I can see myself in the narrator's position, lingering beside...

They look great, Kepis! When carving them, what part is most important in getting them to make good sound? Do you need a specific angle/curve/shape? Level of smoothness? - Woodsorrel

Gorgeous! - Woodsorrel

I was really perplexed about what to do in this situation. And you guys really came through! I learned a lot about knife fabrication from this discussion. It will help me evaluate the next knife I purchase. It's also forced me to think carefully about what constitutes "quality" in a...

Thank you to everyone who contributed an opinion. I've learned a lot from reading this discussion. But I'm still unsure what to do. After reading everyone's opinions, I examined the edge and noticed an additional irregularity at the base of the blade. On one side, the edge is uniform. On...

Thanks for sharing your experience, Billy-O. I'm surprised by the irregularity given my previous experience owning Fallknivens and the price of this blade. Although it appears to be minor, it will make me reconsider purchasing another high-priced Fallkniven in the future. From a cosmetic...