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    Campfire Music...

    My phone is mainly metal /rock, Maiden to Slayer. But my chill out tunes which are great on family camps in the evening with the last brew before turning in include. The Eagles. Bon Jovi - The left feels right. All there hits played acoustic. Ghost Dancers - sioux indian music
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    Bushcrafty books that also tell a gripping story........?

    Chronicles of the Ancient Darkness. A series of six books tells a story of Torak and his adventures with his wolf and friend Ren. Set back in a time when we were still hunter gatherers. Full of bushcraft and adventure. Theres a rumour the first book will be made into a film. The first book...
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    Off to Russia in Feb.

    I wanted to get to moscow in Feb, Maiden start there world tour. I can't help with the bushy stuff but you'll have a great night if you can get tickets.
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    North West UK camp suggestions

    Been a while since I went, sorry just read you can't have fires now. Scuppers that one
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    North West UK camp suggestions

    www.fellfootwood.co.uk/thewood.htm Check ou this site MSkiba. You can wild camp, fire light extra. Wombat
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    Real Tree Pattern Stuff at Aldi

    Sorry if its been posted already, Aldi have some fishing gear in, which also includes trousers, t-shirts, hooded top in real tree pattern. They are thin and cheap, but ideal for a day in the woods birding, bushcrafting. I also picked up the cap £3.99 Real tree pattern with 5 LEDS in the...
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    What to do on my week off

    Any bushcrafters recommend any good spots in NW Scotland for remote wilderness camping but with road access. The reason being I have an 18 foot Tipi and I'm thinking of taking that. My Dad, Dog & me spending the week living in it but I don't want to carry 15 or so 25 foot poles to far from the...
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    What to do on my week off

    Cheers Guys, Some great ideas to think about, Scotland did have an appeal. Loch Marie was an area I saw on a wildlife Doc a few months back and it looked stunning. Chuck the open canoe on the truck and see where I end up. I've got to get planned quick, or else she'll have jobs lined up...
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    What to do on my week off

    Hi Guys, Just looking for suggestions, I've got an impromtu week off in August and the wifes at work, and I have a pass out. I'm handy for the lakes but it's my usual stomping ground so I fancied somewhere different. Do any of you have experiance of scandinavia on a budget? I have a...
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    What music are you listening to now?

    IRON MAIDEN is always on in my house or car, but I am currently enjoying Bullitt for my Valentine's new album. The Eagles alway gets a play somewhere in the day. Up the Irons (looking forward to knebworth)
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    Craft books for xmas

    I got two books for Christmas that have been a great source of ideas of things to make and do. I'm sure most have heard of them, Native American Crafts and Skills & Mountainman Crafts and Skills. Both books are by David Montgomery. I believe online book stores have them. They cover all sorts...
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    hi Turner, sorry I've ignored you I went to scotland on the 6th dec for two weeks then with...

    hi Turner, sorry I've ignored you I went to scotland on the 6th dec for two weeks then with xmas. I just noticed a msg. I work at lancaster Golf Club there is a wood next to the course i have had permission to use, I also go to Great Tower Scout camp you have to pay per night but you know your...
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    Supply of 20 oz canvas

    we bought our tipis from spirits intent, there on the web they may be able to help you. Good luck Noddy
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    Minus 17 degrees C...

    I love the cold it adds an edge to nights out that makes you feel like your surviving and battling the elements, but good advice safety first Camped at -25 en route to Everest Base Camp a few years back that was fun. Went into the Trough of Bowland yesterday for a wander with my dad, nice day...
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    Chronicles of Ancient Darkness-Michelle Paver

    Great books, I read spirit walker first then realised there was a series so got wolfbrother. Will get the rest in time. Glad to here they may become films.
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    where did your username comefrom

    My names Warren, because my mum reakoned no one could shorten it and she also liked it. The little girl next door asked mum how is baby woma (because she couldn't pronounce Warren) and it stuck for the next 35 years. Familiy call me Wom or Wombat.
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    good winter campsites in lakes or yorkshire dales?

    Check out fellfoot woods website. I've not been but you can wild camp and they have bell tents etc. Not a commercial site so could be peaceful.
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    Howdo from rainy Lancs!

    Hi Bulldog72, I'm over in rainy Lancaster - where has summer gone? Maybe see you about. Wombat
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    Campsites in UK allowing stoves or fireboxes in tipis

    Hi Bahati, Sykeside Camping Park allow woodburners in Tipi/lavu style tents. There is regulary one or two on there. They only ask that the fire is off the ground and contained. Good news is the sites open all year round too, great for winter camping. Hope this helps. Wombat
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    Big Hello from Wombat

    Cheers Shewie, May see in there one day, my landrover has this incredible urge to detour when driving down the A6. Wombat