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Just had my first glimpse, the Moon at about 4 o'clock

I'll be using the prismatic scope off my sextant. I fitted it with a piece of Baader film, purely for taking the instruments index error, via the Sun . Regards All Ceeg Not long now

If replacement turns out to be a no-no, consider repair with a carefully sewn-on strip to cover that area. Though, to really add yet more character, close the gaps with a' locked' herringbone stitch. Ceeg

Ref condensed and evaporated. Remembered. At sea, "condensed', was known as 'Conny Onny' ,but I can't recall who it was made by...I think it had a pale blue label. The tins were always opened with a Tennants beer tin, "top-end". spanner....this instrument gouged out a triangular coupon which...

When seagoing in the 60's and 70's, "Being the first get the Long wave BBC" ,was ever a part of the ritual of approaching the UK. In the scrabble to get improved reception on your Pye Cambridge, Nordemand, or Eddystone EB35, all manner of covert antenna were commonly, discreetly rigged. It was...

Interesting thread.. I imagine that the normal usage of sticks and staves would depend on the various terrains and the likelihood of problems that could arise. So we would all have individual needs and individual stick lengths. My stick is the height on whose topknot is easily leaned upon...

I have found that an excellent, 'load-bearing' device, is a really well-tightened Star Knot, of 6 or 7 points. Thereupon, the edge of the hand rests comfortably, without the need of a thong. Make them in 4 or 5mm Hempex......if you can't tighten 'em enough to prevent slippage, then add more...

I've a old, horn handled steel, hexagon in section and of cast iron. I think it is probably a hone...but it easily restores a 'bite-y' edge on all knives. regards all Ceeg

Hi Woodcutter.....so what did you do with that gargantuan butty? ...eat it or climb it? Regards All Ceeg (who, being on a diet, is just jealous...and hungry)

Morning D.D. That's very good advice from Toddy and I would add that it helps to align the weave of the patch with the weave of the cloth being repaired. It's odds-on that the damage will be in a really hard-to-get-to place and this means you'll more'n likely have to work from just one side...

"Always following the route of least resistance" I'm sorry that whatever event it was in life, that has given you this jaded outlook and the nerve to mention it on this particular forum. Path of least resistance, Indeed! Ceeg

Apologies for being slightly off-topic.. Years ago, having discussed this "tin-opener thing" with the very folk having archival knowledge of such things, It appeared that the jack-knives with tin-openers, were not ,in fact, primarily issued to Naval staff, their provisions were already...

Same old , same old , same old. I have nothing to add to what's already been said......but here's a thought.....how else can one manage to cut the fingers of the hand that holds the knife? Regards and laughs to all Ceeg

On the other hand, I'm well pleased that I, for one, don't feel the motivational urge to pick lice from others. Rgds Ceeg

It would appear that today I am Me again....though I opened up and saw that I was not logged in...but followed the direction to go to Home page, then back again. Otherwise everything seems normal.

Went up to the river this morning, with the bitter wind full in my chops and making my teeth rattle. I thought of all the weather lore that ever I learned and all the corny stuff...like Swallows and Capistrano. Eventually decided, yup, Brass Monkey wx is just around the corner. As the old...

Apparently, for a few moments, I'm Old Timer...please will the real Old Timer accept my apologies. And here's me, thinking I had eventually found who I was........maybe better luck next time round Regards All...especially OT himself Ceeg.

Spent a whole of last Sunday digging out the roof guttering. It took half of the next day to clear the pathway of all the gloop of sodden moss, snails and a half eaten pigeon, also rooted weedlings. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to make an incredible mess, still wondering how the snails...

I've worked with rope and twines for more years that I can remember but never ever thought to try rolling-in fine twine, to make a thicker twine....As Harry Worth used to say _"I don't know why, but there it is". Thanks to Toddy's post, I gave it a try...and then jacked it in after ten mins...

Either that, or they were trying to flag unacceptable delays in the postal service Ceeg