An American who appreciates your forum

[John Lee]

First let me say, I like you Brits, Irishmen and the others who post on this forum which is very good. I live in the Northwest corner of the United States about 90 miles south of British Columbia, Canada. I live on five acres of land but am within a few miles of 1000's of acres of national forests. I feel guilty about not being out there every chance I have especially when I read what you people are doing. Your posts and photographs are wonderful and have given me some ideas.

When I see what you are paying for gear, it seems extremely expensive. Also I find it strange that you have to be concerned with the length of a knife blade due to government regulations. Plus I sense that owning a gun is out of the question. I am usually carrying a .22 pistol when prowling the woods. Not that I need it but it's just part of woodcraft here.

Wish I had something useful to add to the forum. Oh by the way, my mother was English. Born and raised in Bradford. I watch "Last of the Summer Wine" every chance I get in order to enjoy the Yorkshire scenery. Is there any place in England or Ireland still so peaceful? Again, just wanted to say hello and thank you for your great posts and useful information. John Lee

 

[MartinK9]

Hello and welcome to the Forum John.

 

[wanderingblade]

So, let me get this right - You own 5 acres of land, live close to thousands of acres of woodland, can carry whatever knife you need, can own / use a .22

I am officially jealous.
Very jealous.

Good on you, welcome to the forum!

EDIT: We have the same surname - any chance we are family and I can visit!

 

[malente]

Hello and welcome! I really like the North West of the USA. I've got a friend in Tacoma, and have been to Vancouver island too. Such a beautiful part of the world!

ATB

Mike

 

[widu13]

Welcome, come and take a seat around the

 

[TeeDee]

Hello John , Nice Intro! Welcome along.

 

[UKdave]

I went bear hunting out of Colville a few years back,beautiful country you have there.
We do have some "odd" laws but when it comes to hunting, what we lack in variety we make up for in quantity,no bag limits for us...

 

[Broch]

I watch "Last of the Summer Wine" every chance I get in order to enjoy the Yorkshire scenery. Is there any place in England or Ireland still so peaceful?

Not in England and Ireland but definitely in Wales and Scotland!

Only joking folkes honest.

Welcome John.

Cheers,

Broch

 

[Mesquite]

Welcome to the forum John

. Is there any place in England or Ireland still so peaceful?

Just about anywhere qualifies at the moemnt while the planes aren't flying

 

[jdlenton]

Not in England and Ireland but definitely in Wales and Scotland!

welcome john

i grew up very near holmfirth and lived there for a while (summer wine is filmed there) I would have to agree with broch now where better in England except perhaps the lakes and large parts of Scotland are just amazing

 

[drewdunnrespect]

john welcome to the forum and in regards to were to sea deceant secenery in england you mentioned it your self

gods country Yorkshire

drew

 

[Hugo]

A BIG welcome to you John.
Remember to come back and tell us about your walks and hunting in them there woods.

 

[DavidJT]

Welcome to the forum, your in a great part of the world for Bushcraft.

 

[EdS]

Greetings from Bradford itself.

 

[The Cumbrian]

Hello from Cumbria John.

I'm looking forward to reading your trip tales, as I always enjoy the reports from BCUKers around the world. What may be a stroll in the back forty to you might be an adventure to us.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[bashabuddy]

Hello and welcome!! i used to be out in't summer wine country every weekend as a child. Now adays i live about 20-25miles away. Still love going over there for a bimble in't hills .. its been said before .... Gods own County!!!!!

 

[Chris the Cat]

I live on the Exmoor National Park, 'Gods holiday home! '
Nice to have you on board.
Chris.

 

[HillBill]

Hi JL, Welcome to the forum mate . It is rather peaceful in yorkshire this morning i must admit

It is a glorious morning in fact..

First let me say, I like you Brits, Irishmen and the others who post on this forum which is very good. I live in the Northwest corner of the United States about 90 miles south of British Columbia, Canada. I live on five acres of land but am within a few miles of 1000's of acres of national forests. I feel guilty about not being out there every chance I have especially when I read what you people are doing. Your posts and photographs are wonderful and have given me some ideas.

When I see what you are paying for gear, it seems extremely expensive. Also I find it strange that you have to be concerned with the length of a knife blade due to government regulations. Plus I sense that owning a gun is out of the question. I am usually carrying a .22 pistol when prowling the woods. Not that I need it but it's just part of woodcraft here.

Wish I had something useful to add to the forum. Oh by the way, my mother was English. Born and raised in Bradford. I watch "Last of the Summer Wine" every chance I get in order to enjoy the Yorkshire scenery. Is there any place in England or Ireland still so peaceful? Again, just wanted to say hello and thank you for your great posts and useful information. John Lee

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Is there any place in England or Ireland still so peaceful?

Well were I am in North West Scotland is peaceful

Welcome

 

[Cap'n Badger]

Ahoy an' welcomes matey...from Sunny Wales