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  1. BloodRaven

    Wide-fit hiking boots - recommendation please

    I have trouble with wide feet as well, and found meindl to be too narrow, especially with the high rubber rand. The boots i use are Raichle Mountain Trail, and i find them to be very comfortable. http://www.snowandrock.com/Activity/Hiking/Footwear/Boots/Raichle/M+Mtn+Trail+XT+GTX+RAI0013.htm...
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    sweet chestnuts

    Not sure on making flour. Im guessing they need to be roasted and then ground,like acorns etc. I have heard that chestnut flour is best when mixed with other types of flour. Personally i think they are best roasted and eaten as a snack, or mixed with sausage meat and herbs to make stuffing. Ben...
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    Out and about Foraging.

    Not fair, there have been next to no sloes near me this year :( I usually fill an old scrumpy bottle two thirds with sloes and cover with sugar ( i dont measure any amount). Shake the bottle each day until the sugar has dissolved and then add gin or vodka, depending on what i have. I usually...
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    mushrooming!

    Thanks for the advice guys. Of course i dont expect to become an expert overnight, but i have to start somewhere.
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    mushrooming!

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows of any courses were I could learn about mushrooms and foraging for them. Its a topic im not to clued up on, and would love to learn more about. Thanks.
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    Hi

    Hello everyone, i'm Tony from North London. Been looking at this site for a while now and thought it was time I signed up. I am into hiking, climing and generally just being outdoors. I also enjoy woodworking and have recently discovered pole lathe turning. Its refreshing to find a website...