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    I.D this Spidey...

    It's about 25mm long in this position
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    going batty.

    Well I certainly wasn't expecting that! Sat at my computer browsing the web as you do. The house is locked up, all windows shut (and have been all day) A large shadow flutters across the light - I'm thinking "that was a big moth" but I don't turn quickly enough to see what caused it. The...
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    website with historic mapping ???

    I've spent literally hours on various searches of BCUK and can't find it... A little while ago someone posted a link to a site where you could select a location and then look at maps generated at various dates to see what had changed... and now I can't find the link :dunno: It was on a thread...
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    TeeDee - Clear some PM space!

    Trying to reply to your PM mate :)
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    Clove oil..

    .. was mentioned in a recent thread and I have heard before of its use in relieving toothache.. I have 2 questions: 1, Can you just keep dabbing it on as needed or is there a 'maximum doseage'? 2, Are there any other uses for it? cheers
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    Song of the Paddle forum...

    Has it sunk? :confused: Been getting a "page not found" error for the last couple of days :dunno:
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    That blue tit isn't daft!!

    Was sat here at the laptop about half an hour ago, typing a reply to a thread... ...when a blue tit whizzed past my head!! :eek: No idea how it got indoors, but it sure didn't want to head out of the window I opened, no matter how hard I tried to corner it.. It's currently shut in the...
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    Cooking Kit

    Time for another clearout of surplus kit - this time from the cookers and pots boxes :) : Optimus Nova+ Used, but in good condition. Comes with burner, pump, 450ml fuel botltle (some scratches to white print), 'magic tool', windshield and carry bag. Little plastic strap that attaches the...
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    Who needs a telly....

    When you can watch this from the back window :D Just spotted lunch... ...get into position.. ready... Steady..... GO !! The next shot was just a blurry patch of grass :rolleyes:
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    Worried about squirrels getting into your bird feeder??

    What the heck is that line made of ?? :eek: (sent to me in an email today :))
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    Big square Army mess tin - stability?

    Popped into Endicotts at the weekend for a mooch and picked up one of these : ... Which I believe is designed to go with the No2 and No12 Army cooker? The main pan has a bail handle, but is a bit tippy. I'm sure I read somewhere on here about a modification to stop it tipping, but...
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    Bikethings run-out-of-room sale - part 2

    Bivvy bags, Thermarests, warm clothes :hatscarf: Optimus Nova+, non-stick pot set... Continuing on with the “run-out-of-room” sale :), next up I have the following: Goretex Bivvy bag – Unknown make Looks to be the same stuff used for the issue hooped bivvies – Olive green on the outside –...
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    Bikethings run-out-of-room sale - part 1

    Berghaus, hammocking, Mukluks and more… I've got more kit than storage room now, so to start to make some space for the coming years 'must-have' goodies :D I have the following for sale: Berghaus Vulcan rucksack - size 4 Long back - Size 4 - 6' to 6'6". Brand new – never been used –...
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    mozzie net on a Hennesey..

    Is it fine enough to keep out the dreaded scottish midgie?? Not been able to find the answer on here and wanted to make sure before I 'splash the cash' :o
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    Canada in September - What to expect?

    Hello All :) Need some info please? - A group of us are off to Canada in September for 3 weeks of camping and Canoeing, Starting in Toronto before moving on to Algonquin for day hikes and a nice long Canoe trip :D I've found on the internet that the temperatures will be around...
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    room for a little 'un?

    spotted these on one of the bird feeders today...
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    Weather in Canada in early March ?...

    I'm hopefully off to Canada in March (Edmonton, Alberta area) to attend a course with Mors Kochanski :D Could any of our Canadian members (or anyone else for that matter) advise me on what weather conditions to expect at that time of year so I can start sorting my kit and clothing out...
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    Mors Course in Canada with Worldwild...

    Anyone else from here going?
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    Cost of getting into open canoing?

    Following on from a thread by Rancid Badger, and having just tried open canoing for the first time, I was wondering what would be a reasonable kit to start with for a solo paddler, and how much I can expect to spend ( ignoring the occassional spectacular bargains that some people find) I'm...
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    Dougster does it again !!!

    Following this thread I took Dougster up on his offer to make a knife using a Shing blade in CPM 3V :) After a bit of discussion we decided on a set of Elm burr scales over black liners, and with a fairly fat handle to suit my shovel-like paws :o And so it came to pass... That Dougster was...