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[chrisanson]

hello leon,
glad it arived ok. hope the instuctions are ok, never really done anything like that before! and yes schwuk, leons "energy, drive and determination " are a creadit to him . i aggree hole hartedly!!!!
chris

 

[Fenlander]

what are these ?
first one was growing on a living birch tree
was about 15cm across

the second one was growing on a fallen birch

leon

Collect some of that fallen trunk as well mate as once it's been attacked by the fungus, I find the wood is good for bow-drill hearths

You can also dry the decaying bits of fungus and then light them and use them as insect repellent around your camp.

 

[leon-b]

thanks mate your instructions are great, pity i didnt find them first lol, i didnt see them in there and i done it how i thought it should be done, then i found the instructions lol, but i did it basically the same as your instructions show
thanks leon

 

[leon-b]

thanks kevin, i will do that next time i see some
leon

 

[chrisanson]

thanks mate your instructions are great, pity i didnt find them first lol, i didnt see them in there and i done it how i thought it should be done, then i found the instructions lol, but i did it basically the same as your instructions show
thanks leon

as long as its work it dosent matter
and from the look of the photos it is working
chris
PS i put a coment on you blog but it dosent seem to have apeared! i will try again

 

[leon-b]

ok thanks mate, i will carve the handle shape with my clipper and then sand it, ps thanks for the sand paper
leon

 

[leon-b]

here we have a pouch which i am now making, i dont know how it will turn out but the other one i tryed didnt turn out to good
we will see

leon

 

[leon-b]

hi guys, i have a 2x2 bit of pine just under 43 inches long and another bit of wood 3x4.5 and 26.5 inches long that my dad brought home as he thought i could use them for something
any ideas on what i could make from them or use them for ???
just incase you were wondering why i am posting while i should be at school it is because i am off school due to a headache, sore throat and a blocked nose
leon

 

[leon-b]

every winter my hands freeze to death, i dont feel the cold much but my hands sure do, i am looking to buy some mittens, i was thinking leather outer and sheepskin inner, what do you think ?
Any names or links ?
i dont want to pay big bucks really
leon

 

[leon-b]

went beating today, didnt get much as usual lol, chloe the springer spaniel got a bird on her own lol, it was a big old cock pheseant as well
leon

 

[British Red]

Knapped some flint for firelighting today mate - will throw some in the post for you to practice on

Red

 

[leon-b]

thanks very much
leon

 

[leon-b]

today i got my belt from singteck, the shotgun handbook from doc and a letter from woodlore. love the belt
leon

 

[British Red]

He's a genius at leather work isn't he?

 

[leon-b]

sure is, when i get my shotgun i will be asking him to make me a cartridge belt
i have nearly finished a bit of my own leather work, a little square pouch, done the sewing just need tp add a button
leon

 

[leon-b]

i am writing an article for my blog on pheasant shooting and i need some info on the history, can anyone help ?
its my first ever article so dont expect it to be great lol
leon

 

[British Red]

Well,

I can tell you that pheasant aren't a natural UK species. They were originally imported for hunting by (if I recall) the Norman French.

What else would you like to know?

Started up a hare today when out surveying the wind damage. Saw 3 roe and a greater spotted woodpecker as well. Nice little walk

Red

 

[leon-b]

thanks mate i didnt know that, i just wanted anything really to do with the history of it
leon

 

[leon-b]

sounds like a great walk, i have only ever seen muntjak down here
the wood is small with lots of fields around it and another wood a bit further up in the fields.
could there be anything else in there ?
leon

 

[leon-b]

i have just got hold of paintshop pro 7 and was lloking for someone to tell me how to work it lol
most of my pics are of landscapes but i hope to get some wildlife ones in the future
anyone out there know how to use it ?
thanks leon