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  1. FerlasDave

    Ancestry DNA

    Thanks. Though that does seem expensive in some ways, unless you’re hopeful one of those distant cousins end up being a sheik? :-D
  2. FerlasDave

    Ancestry DNA

    That’s interesting. But what do you mean by English and Scottish? Because that could mean Brythonic, Pictish, Roman or more. I’m sure “Norwegian” would probably have similar nuisance too. One thing that I’m curious about, following on from Hillbill’s reply, do they offer suggested...
  3. FerlasDave

    Ancestry DNA

    Does anyone here have any experience of ancestry DNA? I’ve been thinking of getting a kit just out of curiosity. My ancestors have lived in the same geographical religion for 300+ years, and I know that’s only a minute portion of human history I’d be interested to know how far beyond that it...
  4. FerlasDave

    Waterproof Pen

    Take your time, I’m sure you’ll see plenty. That’s a good busy team. I’m with South snowdonia. I dip in and out though depending on how busy things get, especially juggling with family etc now. But yes, it’s good to help those who need it.
  5. FerlasDave

    Permanent Fire Pit

    Here’s one I made which is just the top section of an old oil drum with some rocks around it. I buried it a few inches in and laid sand around for insulation against the forest floor.
  6. FerlasDave

    Waterproof Pen

    Yeah. Wales is pretty wet ;-) I suppose it is different for each team but anything of that nature the cas-carers would be under a bothy bag for us and the cas-card and sharpie would be in the medkit. What team are you on?
  7. FerlasDave

    Boring Freelander 2 stuff

    To be honest a motorway commute will be much kinder on your vehicle than all the stop start back and forth you’d do round town, think about the amount of cornering, braking, pot holes and speedbumps. That being said, preventative maintenance goes a long way and I think you’re wise to (quoting...
  8. FerlasDave

    Waterproof Pen

    Yeah. I guess I’m pretty gifted in that I can remember those kinds of things. I would recommend having a look into A-H and SCRIM and just practice them when you’re out and about. Not a replacement for notepad if that works for you but will serve you well. I’d also ask yourself that when you...
  9. FerlasDave

    Japanese Knotweed and Lymes Disease

    Pigs too. And they will dig up and consume the roots too! That being said I have a friend who mimicked the grazing and just kept on pulling them up, (it was quite a small patch mind) and after about 3 years the plant was exhausted and didn’t come back.
  10. FerlasDave

    Cooking Over Fire - Books

    Hugh seems like such a nice chap, that’s really cool you met him and he signed it for you. Myself and my uncle had always planned on doing their “pig in a day” course. He first taught me to make bacon and sausage, unfortunately he passed last year before we had chance to do the course. Yes...
  11. FerlasDave

    Cooking Over Fire - Books

    Been on the lookout for that one myself. It was his first tv show too and iirc he had a narrow boat, and I’m sure something like a camper van too.
  12. FerlasDave

    Cooking Over Fire - Books

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Fire-Scandinavian-Flavours-Open-Fire/dp/1910904341/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=31FW4I0NFHYXE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GWuh8BAIwyvXlTckF1877mH5aFMLmQl5fOXNBJ7q2mRFXC-lM1kOKXsjw2xUgK6nMkXsHlBCRJEgHZsux4lKovc1sZVKfedny7nw1Q1pxWCEuTZNud1acTLiuPEeddor.n_eIoEmobTjTUVU5IFY58N6oJUB1fu0Xpnsm...
  13. FerlasDave

    Capers

    I grew nasturtiums once thinking they’d be a lovely addition to salads etc and hopes some capers might form too. All I ended up with was the hugest colony of greenfly the world has ever seen! :yuck:
  14. FerlasDave

    New member- bushcraft qualification advice?

    There are plenty of NCFE courses being run now by various people. I did one a few years back with Wildway Bushcraft, they’re pretty far from Scotland though but I’d say that qualification or the IOL Bushcraft are the two recognised standards at the moment. Remember though like any...
  15. FerlasDave

    Waterproof Pen

  16. FerlasDave

    Waterproof Pen

    I’ve been a volunteer for my local mountain rescue team for 9 years now. I’ve never used or had use for a notepad in the field like that and don’t really see one tbh. Only thing I’ve ever needed to write was a phone number and that went on my phone that I used to call it.
  17. FerlasDave

    Today I Cooked...

    Chicken and vegetable pie tonight… Here’s the leftovers :-)
  18. FerlasDave

    Wooden Chopping Boards

    Nobody is “driven” to use temu! :lmao: Folks use it because 1. It’s a fad 2. They can get cheap crap and satisfy their consumerist tendencies. He actually said “not too expensive if possible” but that’s an entirely subjective question. Expensive for me could be cheap for someone else.
  19. FerlasDave

    BACON!

    I also prefer streaky bacon. Don’t know why but belly makes better bacon at home imo. I think it’s more versatile when it comes to cooking etc.