*The* Gift-It-On Thread
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Sorry for the delay. I’ll post something tomorrow with a bit of luck. That’s if we can catch it and I can get it to stay still for photographs.
Right! Let’s see if this works:
I’m offering FIRE.
Tin 1. Does not contain yeast.
Five ready made bush candle fire starters. One will give you ten minutes to get your fire going. Open up the cardboard and fluff the cotton wool.
On a crappy, wet, cold last morning or if you’ve pitched late and just want to get to bed, two together will boil a cup.
Light with anything, bic, match, ferro or a coal. Never tried flint.
Tin 2 does not contain tobacco.
It does contain quite a lot:
A tiny pot of Vaseline and a few face wipes. Quick and easy fire lighters.
A permanent match for your keyring. Never used and never filled. It needs liquid lighter fuel for its little ferro striker. one fill might last about a week’s trek.
A ferrocerium rod with roe antler grip and (chrome) leather wrist loop. We’ve all dropped the ferro into the grass while we build the flame at some time. It’s even been done on TV.
Just one folding credit card STRIKER. I’ve taken the edge and the point off mine because it is just a striker.
Sorry about the signature, it’s a total knock off.
Some cotton wool balls to play with.
Tin 3. Some purists prefer not to use cotton wool as tinder so:
A pack of char cotton. I’ve had it a while so it may be worth baking it again which is why Tin 2 has a hole in the end. It’s for baking your own char cotton.
There is some old birch bark in there too. Not sure how volatile it is.
Plus:
If you are into fire bows I can offer a pottery shell heavily glazed on the inside for your spindle
And
A small plank of ivy wood (75mm x 150 maybe) but please ask for these if you bid and want them. For many of us the wood is scarce.
There you go.
The OP takes no responsibility for injury, damage, arson or culinary failure by the recipient who needs to indicate that they have not only reached maturity but are over 18.
I’m offering FIRE.
Tin 1. Does not contain yeast.
Five ready made bush candle fire starters. One will give you ten minutes to get your fire going. Open up the cardboard and fluff the cotton wool.
On a crappy, wet, cold last morning or if you’ve pitched late and just want to get to bed, two together will boil a cup.
Light with anything, bic, match, ferro or a coal. Never tried flint.
Tin 2 does not contain tobacco.
It does contain quite a lot:
A tiny pot of Vaseline and a few face wipes. Quick and easy fire lighters.
A permanent match for your keyring. Never used and never filled. It needs liquid lighter fuel for its little ferro striker. one fill might last about a week’s trek.
A ferrocerium rod with roe antler grip and (chrome) leather wrist loop. We’ve all dropped the ferro into the grass while we build the flame at some time. It’s even been done on TV.
Just one folding credit card STRIKER. I’ve taken the edge and the point off mine because it is just a striker.
Sorry about the signature, it’s a total knock off.
Some cotton wool balls to play with.
Tin 3. Some purists prefer not to use cotton wool as tinder so:
A pack of char cotton. I’ve had it a while so it may be worth baking it again which is why Tin 2 has a hole in the end. It’s for baking your own char cotton.
There is some old birch bark in there too. Not sure how volatile it is.
Plus:
If you are into fire bows I can offer a pottery shell heavily glazed on the inside for your spindle
And
A small plank of ivy wood (75mm x 150 maybe) but please ask for these if you bid and want them. For many of us the wood is scarce.
There you go.
The OP takes no responsibility for injury, damage, arson or culinary failure by the recipient who needs to indicate that they have not only reached maturity but are over 18.
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yes please x. nope, my mistake. i wanted the zebra can but it was received not offered. ho hum. x
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Brilliant, I'm really pleased it's arrived safely.
Enjoy!
This arrived safe and sound yesterday, thanks!Msr Alpine Stowaway Pot (475ml) | GO Outdoors
A 475ml stainless steel pot ideal for both cooking and carrying food.www.gooutdoors.co.uk
Up for grabs, new and unused, bulletproof, I have one that I already use so this is surplus.
I'm struggling with my fires & recently lost my ferro rod, so this would be useful for me! It'd be great to practice with all of these options)Right! Let’s see if this works:
I’m offering FIRE.
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Tin 1. Does not contain yeast.
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Five ready made bush candle fire starters. One will give you ten minutes to get your fire going. Open up the cardboard and fluff the cotton wool.
On a crappy, wet, cold last morning or if you’ve pitched late and just want to get to bed, two together will boil a cup.
Light with anything, bic, match, ferro or a coal. Never tried flint.
Tin 2 does not contain tobacco.
It does contain quite a lot:
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A tiny pot of Vaseline and a few face wipes. Quick and easy fire lighters.
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A permanent match for your keyring. Never used and never filled. It needs liquid lighter fuel for its little ferro striker. one fill might last about a week’s trek.
A ferrocerium rod with roe antler grip and (chrome) leather wrist loop. We’ve all dropped the ferro into the grass while we build the flame at some time. It’s even been done on TV.
Just one folding credit card STRIKER. I’ve taken the edge and the point off mine because it is just a striker.
Sorry about the signature, it’s a total knock off.
Some cotton wool balls to play with.
Tin 3. Some purists prefer not to use cotton wool as tinder so:
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A pack of char cotton. I’ve had it a while so it may be worth baking it again which is why Tin 2 has a hole in the end. It’s for baking your own char cotton.
There is some old birch bark in there too. Not sure how volatile it is.
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Plus:
If you are into fire bows I can offer a pottery shell heavily glazed on the inside for your spindle
And
A small plank of ivy wood (75mm x 150 maybe) but please ask for these if you bid and want them. For many of us the wood is scarce.
There you go.
The OP takes no responsibility for injury, damage, arson or culinary failure by the recipient who needs to indicate that they have not only reached maturity but are over 18.
(Don't worry about the pottery shell or ivy wood, I wouldn't use them)
My offer is three vintage cooking books - photo forthcoming as soon as I can find a phone charger.
ABC of Preserving is a slender pamphlet, and quite delicate. It was written by some kind of government agency. Egg Cookery is a small book, and in a well-loved condition, but the recipes are all readable.
- Home Brewing (1983 - edited by Brian Leverett)
- The ABC of Preserving (1964 - Her Majesty's Stationary Office)
- the Art of Egg Cookery (1960 - Ann Seranne)
ABC of Preserving is a slender pamphlet, and quite delicate. It was written by some kind of government agency. Egg Cookery is a small book, and in a well-loved condition, but the recipes are all readable.
@crosslandkelly
“FEW THINGS ARE MORE POWERFUL THAN WEIRD”
Your beautiful gift has arrived.
Thank you so very much.
Pat.
“FEW THINGS ARE MORE POWERFUL THAN WEIRD”
Your beautiful gift has arrived.
Thank you so very much.
Pat.
It has arrived! Thank you - they're so compact & light. I took a friend wild-camping last week but wimped out at last minute of making coffee in the field, but it was sorely missed so next time I will bring these and some confidence!
How long do people usually leave up a gift nobody claims...? I'm new to bushcraft and don't have a tonne of interesting unwanted kit - but I do have a couple of other ideas up my sleeve if nobody wants to make their own real ale and home jams ^_^
I've seen some folks offer something else after a day or two and others a week or two. Sometimes it has gone for a month.
So it's really up to you how long you wait
It's in a tolerable state. It's an ex library copy with some foxing around the edge, and it was only ever a paper pamphlet to begin with so it's not the sturdiest - but all the information is legible.
I'll give it a few more days & then see what else is in my box of mystery objects ^_^
