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Great actor, incredible voice. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Re-reading Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer. Awesome book and one of my favorites. :)

Happy Birthday!!

You can save a lot of money by refurbishing old axe heads. One of my favorites is the old Sears Craftsman Boy's Axe (top one in photo).

Glad you like it! The floor of the stove is made from a piece of stove pipe that I pounded flat, drilled some holes in, then bent the ends and some tabs over to raise it above the vent holes. Normally these bread pans are 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 inches deep but I found some pans that are 3 inches deep...

And a great marketing strategy. :D

I prefer a hobo-style stove. This one is a "two burner" model. :)

I've hiked with a walking stick for over 50 years but about 7 or 8 years ago I switching to carrying a cane. I find hiking with a cane less fatiguing than hiking with a walking stick. My arm hangs straight and I can shift more weight to the cane. I like a longer cane for rough terrain and on the...

There is some info here on safety.

Lovely work! Great piece of wood as well.

That's a beauty! Very nice work.

Absolutely. I use mine for travel all the time. I also use them to store winter gear in the back of my truck.

These style packs are especially useful for canoe trips. You can pack a lot of gear in one and they stow well and ride low in a canoe. If you are experienced with a tumpline, then they can be carried with heavy weights for long distances but for normal carry with a heavy load, a mile portage is...

I have porridge every morning for breakfast. I add brown sugar, milk, and a large scoop of natural peanut butter. I've been eating it with peanut butter since the 70s and find it pretty bland now without pb. Perfect high energy breakfast for backpacking as well.

You might also try putting it in a closed container with some water on the bottom to hydrate it. Just make sure the compound is not in the water. Some compounds will dry out, especially if the wax content is low.

Try warming it or the strop with a hair drier.

And a Merry Christmas to you as well, and to all who contribute to BCUK. Thanks for keeping the campfire burning!

Really nice. Very creative design. Your daughter is right. Keep up the good work. :)

Very nicely done!

Um...well, at least. :) You never forget your first though, eh. :)