Christmas - What is on your wish list?

[Nice65]

I've been put on a very short notice waiting list for my long-awaited and much needed knee replacement operation, with a reasonable chance that it may be done and dusted by christmas, so the best present I could have is to be sat somewhere on christmas eve with a nice drink and a successful outcome.

And codeine . The op will be fine, but the knee guys did suffer worse than us hipsters. All the best mate anyway.

Got one of these? Truly tiny, heats the tent well. I thought the Markill was compact, but these are really mini.

Next to the Markill.

 

[wandering1]

A new job...away from the lunatics I currently tolerate

 

[beachlover]

And codeine . The op will be fine, but the knee guys did suffer worse than us hipsters. All the best mate anyway.

Got one of these? Truly tiny, heats the tent well. I thought the Markill was compact, but these are really mini.

Next to the Markill.

Rich, is that a Coleman F1 ?

 

[wandering1]

Actually. I just thought

Wish list.
1 a new job away from Lunatics Ltd
2 a new kneecap.
Now the.cold weathers comin my kneecap is goin click, click, click...

 

[Man of Tanith]

I'd like the chance to hug my granddad one last time.
wont happen now

 

[beachlover]

I have to admit to being humbled so far. I expected kit lists of top end stuff like Gransfors, Woodlores, Cuben Fibre tarps and the like, but it's reassuring and the important things seem to be at the top of the list.

 

[Nice65]

Rich, is that a Coleman F1 ?

'Tis too

Utterly packable, light is a bit limited by the mesh, lots of heat off it. Tidy little thing though.

That and the Optimus Crux I got off you make light, heat and cooking easy on a 250g cartridge.

 

[beachlover]

'Tis too

Utterly packable, light is a bit limited by the mesh, lots of heat off it. Tidy little thing though.

That and the Optimus Crux I got off you make light, heat and cooking easy on a 250g cartridge.

There is one of those beggars along with a now empty gas cartridge laid in a bush half way down a cliff near Freshwater. I was in a bivvi and knocked the thing over as I was getting in and it turned into a bit of a drama.

 

[Harvestman]

A new job...away from the lunatics I currently tolerate

Now that I will second!

 

[Tengu]

I want a completley undiscovered civilisation, so my name will be praised forever and ever by scholars...

...or a advent calendar with a selection of smoked sausages in it.

 

[Nice65]

There is one of those beggars along with a now empty gas cartridge laid in a bush half way down a cliff near Freshwater. I was in a bivvi and knocked the thing over as I was getting in and it turned into a bit of a drama.

Luckily, in Freshwater, there's not much that'll burn. Bet you were gutted though.

 

[beachlover]

Luckily, in Freshwater, there's not much that'll burn. Bet you were gutted though.

In Freshwater the only things that get burned are outsiders.....
It was one of those "memorable" moments and one in which I hoped no-one thought it was a call for rescue.

 

[Bishop]

I always say that if you want to teach people the real meaning of christmas, give them a live turkey...

 

[Samon]

I want a completley undiscovered civilisation, so my name will be praised forever and ever by scholars...

...or a advent calendar with a selection of smoked sausages in it.

LOL!

Seriously though, anything would be better than those rancid stale chocolates!

I wonder if such a creature exists.. sausages, cheeses, candies etc would make great little treats!

 

[British Red]

How about a "Masters of Malt" advent calendar?

http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/drinks-by-the-dram/the-whisky-advent-calendar/

[h=3]Whisky Calendar 2014 Bottling Note[/h] It's here, the 2014 Whisky Advent Calendar! Look at it. Regard it. What is surely the greatest advent calendar known to humankind is back for a third Christmas countdown, and there's still no better way to get into the festive spirit!

Behind each of the 24 windows lies a different 3cl Drinks By The Dram sample of delicious whisky, so this year be sure to count down to Christmas in style (again). And if you like this, why not take a look at The Premium Whisky Advent Calendar!

Frighteningly, at £150, its the cheap one. Theres a premium version!

 

[Tengu]

Faugh!

I had the idea when I was in the Polish shop yesterday.(There was a handwritten sign on the side window, saying `come in and try our selection of cheeses and smoked sausages`, so I coldnt pass that, could I?) they had chocolate advent calendars. (much better looking than ours) and indeed a selection of cheeses and sausages. (Plus other nice stuff like more soups than you could shake a stick at and cherry flavoured jelly.) I came out with a few new packets...very good meats, and the smoked cheese is also desirable...came sliced up, think of what processed cheese slices ought to taste like and dont.

Remarkably, that little lot came out at about £2...and should last a few days of riotous smorgasbord. Why cant we have cheap foods that taste great here?

 

[Toddy]

I've grown out of the MaxP and 5.11 stuff Mary. I think something like the Frost River Geologist or some other canvas and leather job is more becoming at my age, but not something I'd expect the kids to cough up for.

I actually meant these ones, but didn't realise how their price had jumped :yikes:

http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/...bric/8599/fabric/8600/fabric/8601/fabric/8588

 

[British Red]

Why cant we have cheap foods that taste great here?

We can - its in the Polish shop (and the Chinese supermarkets, Asian shops, farm shops, farm gate, game larders etc.)

Its just NOT in Tesco

 

[Stew]

I'm thinking of asking for one of the small gas stoves that go directly on gas cylinder for hiking. Its the debate of which to ask for though!

 

[beachlover]

I actually meant these ones, but didn't realise how their price had jumped :yikes:

http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/...bric/8599/fabric/8600/fabric/8601/fabric/8588

A bit metrosexual for me. It's odd isn't it, I usually carry a daysack on one shoulder in town and around the village, but the one occasion I tried one of those single shoulder strap things, I found it really disconcerting. And you're right, they are pricey - especially for only half a rucksack!