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  • The awesome MakerMoot is coming up (13-15th Nov 2026), Visit the TORM & ARM markets,and have space back at camp to work on projects and enjoy great company. PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
  1. oldtimer

    Is a psk really needed in the UK?

    Wouldn't know, I've never kippled.
  2. oldtimer

    Getting On

    Now in my 84th year, I take the philosophical approach: don't think about it. And don't buy green bananas.
  3. oldtimer

    Bushcraft Word Association Game

    Fluff
  4. oldtimer

    Kooky Hacky

    Seems like you have a wee problem.
  5. oldtimer

    BcUK Photograph of 2025 January Heat

    village fete- the French way
  6. oldtimer

    Filofaxes

    I've used a pocket filofax everyday this century since it took over from the personal filofax I used for work in the later years of the last century. I'd be lost without it.It is used as a diary, address book and notebook. The note book is in sections. These include personal information , notes...
  7. oldtimer

    First camp of 2025 (with snow)

    Great stuff. Reminds me of the time I got pinned down by Easter snow in the Peak District for three days with my two boys. Over 50 years ago now but we still fondly remember it.
  8. oldtimer

    Life/Perspective changing books or inputs

    Doing an Open University degree in my early forties did it for me. I hadn't realised till then how much i was in thrall to unchallenged ingrained attitudes and ideas from my home and educational background. It was the mental equivalent of that feeling you get when you take off your rucksack at...
  9. oldtimer

    What are you currently reading?

    Mark Eveleigh "Vagabond" . An account of a walk from Gibraltar to Spain's most northerly point mostly stealth camping in a hammock. Extremely well written by a professional travel writer. Highly recommended. I would expect this to appeal to many people here.
  10. oldtimer

    New Year's Resolutions

    I kept last year's resolution to the very end and will make the same tomorrow: Don't make New Year resolutions!
  11. oldtimer

    BcUK 2024 Photograph of the year Winning Picture.

    Worthy winner against stiff competition.
  12. oldtimer

    Stoopid jokes

    2 2 PC
  13. oldtimer

    What Are You Hoping to get for Xmas?

    Trail cam. But I know I have got this as Madame authorised me to buy it from Danceswithhelicopters of this parish. Another good buy through BCuk!
  14. oldtimer

    Scientists revive an ancient virus

    When I go, I'm taking you all with me!
  15. oldtimer

    Stoopid jokes

    When I was a child I asked for a puppy for Christmas but no luck: we had a turkey as usual.
  16. oldtimer

    Trip report for Kittila 2023

    What a wonderful read. This is a first-class example of what BCuk members do so well. It echoes the criteria Lord Reith set for the BBC: inform, educate and entertain. Many thanks for posting.
  17. oldtimer

    What do you want to have on Bushcraft UK?

    When I joined I was still fairly active but nearly 20 years later age has slowed me down so I very much value the vicarious experience that members ' trip reports provide me. They remind me of many of the things used to do and frequently trigger happy memories. I'd like to see more examples...
  18. oldtimer

    Sold Victure Trail Camera

    Trailca with the extras arrived safely today. Thank you.
  19. oldtimer

    Day Out Rainy day in the woods

    Lively write ups like this get more important as age limits .my own activities. Thanks for taking the trouble to share.
  20. oldtimer

    Sad news, RIP Ogri the Trog

    Very sad indeed. Much too young. Condolences to his family and friends.