So,after umpteen visits directed from searches,then joining but just lurking hoping to find someone local to me,I thought I had better introduce myself.
As you might've guessed I stay in Hamilton (South Lanarkshire, Scotland) moved here nearly ten years ago to be with my good lady.
I have been a lifelong outdoors person with a keen interest in the wilds and wildlife. I grew up in Devon and caught the bug early on walks with Mum n Brother,picking Bluebells,Primroses,Hedgerow Blackberries,etc. Then kiddie missions,climbing trees,hunting for Slow worms,Grass snakes,Bull heads,Stickleback,Eels,Frogs,Toads,Newts.....then Cubs,then first few issues of Combat and Survival Magazine, then Scouts,Ten Tors and Outdoor Pursuits at school.....After study (History of Art,Camberwell, London) moved to Scotland and lived in Glasgow for five years (did a HNC in Habitat Survey with Scottish Wildlife Trust) working in an army surplus shop,went on a Raliegh International expedition to Mongolia.
When the owner wound up the shop moved to the Isle of Bute and started working outdoors full time,self employed- Gardening, chainsaw work and trained as a Dry Stone Waller. Lived there for ten years (minus eighteen months Walling in Switzerland). Moved to Hamilton on my return to the uk.During all this time as an adult,active, real bushcrafting became a background interest. Bringing it to the fore is a big part of becoming more active here.
I also had the thought that knowledge could be exchanged - Dry Stone Walling technique in return for,let's say fire drill making,for example.....
A question to finish - I have a Millbank bag (as yet unused by me) it has a 2003 issue date and I want to post a question regarding the copper based anti mildew treatment they are said to contain. Where would be best to post this?
Many Thanks and Best Wishes to all,
Jamie
As you might've guessed I stay in Hamilton (South Lanarkshire, Scotland) moved here nearly ten years ago to be with my good lady.
I have been a lifelong outdoors person with a keen interest in the wilds and wildlife. I grew up in Devon and caught the bug early on walks with Mum n Brother,picking Bluebells,Primroses,Hedgerow Blackberries,etc. Then kiddie missions,climbing trees,hunting for Slow worms,Grass snakes,Bull heads,Stickleback,Eels,Frogs,Toads,Newts.....then Cubs,then first few issues of Combat and Survival Magazine, then Scouts,Ten Tors and Outdoor Pursuits at school.....After study (History of Art,Camberwell, London) moved to Scotland and lived in Glasgow for five years (did a HNC in Habitat Survey with Scottish Wildlife Trust) working in an army surplus shop,went on a Raliegh International expedition to Mongolia.
When the owner wound up the shop moved to the Isle of Bute and started working outdoors full time,self employed- Gardening, chainsaw work and trained as a Dry Stone Waller. Lived there for ten years (minus eighteen months Walling in Switzerland). Moved to Hamilton on my return to the uk.During all this time as an adult,active, real bushcrafting became a background interest. Bringing it to the fore is a big part of becoming more active here.
I also had the thought that knowledge could be exchanged - Dry Stone Walling technique in return for,let's say fire drill making,for example.....
A question to finish - I have a Millbank bag (as yet unused by me) it has a 2003 issue date and I want to post a question regarding the copper based anti mildew treatment they are said to contain. Where would be best to post this?
Many Thanks and Best Wishes to all,
Jamie
