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    knife laws explained by a barrister

    I routinely carry a SAK in my work bag. I also carry a SAK Rescue Tool, which has a locking knife blade, a seatbelt cutter and a glass saw, I do carry that just in case I need it. I also have a locking knife on my Buoyancy Aid for kayaking/canoeing again incase I need it. I believe that the...
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    What did you buy today?

    New Forest Tweed Shooting Jacket to be used as a Dog Walking coat. Been after that style of coat for years and this was within my price range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    For Sale Victorinox Classic / Classic sd. Batches of 5 for £26.50

    That’s a fantastic price! I’ve just bought a Classic Orange SD for £17. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Non military cold weather, knocking about jacket?

    I have a Buffalo Parka it’s long, warm and waterproof. Bought it off eBay for less than £100 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Car Emergency kit

    I always used to carry a sleeping bag in my car when I was younger. Several times on a long drive I would park in a lay-by and sleep for a couple of hours. Nowadays I have a set of winter clothes including boots so if I get caught in Leeds at work I can change out of my suit and will be better...
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    New wellies advice

    I understand the desire to look at other options, but what does she think? After 8 years she will have some brand affinity. If you buy her the brand she wants and loves and the quality has dropped off that’s not your fault. Going to something else they might be better. And you win, but if...
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    Nostalgic Fray Bentos Pie

    We were talking about these on a Scout camp a few years ago. Someone was saying how her husband hated them until their sons joined the Army. That was when she discovered that the sons used to take the top level of puff pastry off the dads pie, leaving home with the sliggly mess...
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    "Instant" Rice

    https://www.usafoodstore.co.uk/minute-rice-premium-rice-instant-396g-14oz.html Doesn’t look like a cheap option though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    You owning stuff Vs Stuff Owning You.

    I have way too much stuff, moving every year or so when I was in the Army meant I cleared stuff out, having been in the same place for nearly 20 years means I haven’t I need a large skip and a week off to empty the loft. I know my sons pram is up there, he’s 22 and we wanted something different...
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    Weber GoAnywhere BBQ

    My wife bought me an everdurebyhestonCube It’s really neat and just the right size to cook a couple of burgers or steaks for tea. Also have a Weber Smoker and full size BBQ for when we are going for the meat sweats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Weber GoAnywhere BBQ

    My wife bought me a everdurebyhestonCube It’s really neat and just the right size to cook a couple of burgers or steaks for tea. Also have a Weber Smoker and full size BBQ for when we are going for the meat sweats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Knife nostalgia enquiry

    Whilst the ones with a fake antler made of plastic were fairly common, my first knife was a mora frost, it was stolen when I was in the army, but I bought my son a new one when he joined scouts, by which time I was using my Dads old ones, my wife had his Mora Classic. Sent from my iPhone...
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    Wanted for infants forest school.

    If you don’t mind it not being green/black I might have some cord I can send down. It’s stiffer than Paracord, but we used to make survival bracelets and woggles with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wanted for infants forest school.

    Got your address, will put it in the post this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wanted for infants forest school.

    Found it and PM’d you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wanted for infants forest school.

    I might have a DD 3x3 tarp in the loft, not sure it’s ever been used. I’ll have a look this afternoon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Cocktails... whats all the fuss about?

    I have fond memories of Pina Colada from when I was in Belize, made in a Blender, so more like a slush puppy. I remember many many years ago going to a pub in Richmond and seeing a dusty cocktail book on a shelf. We had an impromptu Cocktail night, most drink would probably have tasted better...
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    After a new canoe

    Most big retailers will have test boats or hold open days where they have several types of boats for you to try. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Zip off trousers

    I like them, I took 3 pairs to a Scout Jamboree. Put a pair of bottom legs in my day sack so I could always extend the legs when it dropped cold/midges start biting. Still have a couple of pairs I use on holiday in warm countries for the same reason, useful when out all day and night. Had one...
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    Wildlife in the Forest of Dean

    I used to live in Lydney and as a Cub camped at Lydney Park Estate https://www.lydneyparkestate.co.uk/ There was a herd of deer that if you got up early enough before everyone else was awake you might see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk