Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
We use Carnuba wax when sealing any beech after wood turning at school. Alternative is beeswax.
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What have you learned recently?
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We use Carnuba wax when sealing any beech after wood turning at school. Alternative is beeswax.
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That as starts to the new year go, falling over the cat and going headlong down the stairs on new year's morning, finishing up at A & E with your arm in a sling leaves a lot to be desired.
Talk about start as you mean to go on...
A the old "fell over the cat" excuse to the A&E staff on New Years Day. Bet they hadn't heard that before Hic!
Hope your feeling better and no lasting damage.
This but a thousand-fold.
Today I learned that spending the day in the woods the day after leg day in the gym, will leave you feeling like your legs are concrete the morning after.
A the old "fell over the cat" excuse to the A&E staff on New Years Day. Bet they hadn't heard that before Hic!
Hope your feeling better and no lasting damage.
Genuinely no alcohol involved as I am completely humbug about New Year, and had to be in work for 8am new year's day. The cat is blind, so she can't see where you are going and gets under your feet.
Besides, I think tripping people down the stairs is all part of the plan for feline world domination.
I have ligament damage in a knuckle on my left hand, having bent the finger sideways at the joint. It hurts. Meant I had to cancel my annual winter solo camp, as winter camping one-handed would be stupid.
I learnt that the walk I do regularly is a 10 mile round trip and that if you push yourself hard you can knock half an hour off your personal best!
Although, once you have driven home you hobble from the car to the house like an old mannie!
Although, once you have driven home you hobble from the car to the house like an old mannie!
That sharpening a spoon knife is good, not wearing the anticut gloves and thumb guard isn't a good idea, 5 stitches later and on it's way to healing now, stitches out later this week hopefully.
Was congratulated on such a smooth cut due to the sharpness of the knife though so not all bad, might even get some feeling back in the thumb sometime. D'oh
Was congratulated on such a smooth cut due to the sharpness of the knife though so not all bad, might even get some feeling back in the thumb sometime. D'oh
I learned that a half-mile walk on a concrete sidewalk is harder on your feet and ankles than a two mile walk on a trail in the woods, no matter how rough the trail is. Of course, I already knew that but I was reminded of it again yesterday.
Half of the things we are taught we already know but eventually you start to pay attention and it sinks in. The second time around you learn that it's actually true.
Half of the things we are taught we already know but eventually you start to pay attention and it sinks in. The second time around you learn that it's actually true.
I learned that no matter how well-stocked your med pack is, if it's missing a treatment for just one potential ailment, that's the ailment you're most likely to suffer.
In my case, I'd run out of Immodium... and for reasons unknown while out in the woods (6 miles from home, on foot) last night I woke up gagging, threw up all over my groundsheet, and had to hike home while constantly diving into the woods to eject from one end or the other.
I also learned that I need to carry more TP... because I came pretty damned close to running out
In my case, I'd run out of Immodium... and for reasons unknown while out in the woods (6 miles from home, on foot) last night I woke up gagging, threw up all over my groundsheet, and had to hike home while constantly diving into the woods to eject from one end or the other.
I also learned that I need to carry more TP... because I came pretty damned close to running out
I learned that no matter how well-stocked your med pack is, if it's missing a treatment for just one potential ailment, that's the ailment you're most likely to suffer.
In my case, I'd run out of Immodium... and for reasons unknown while out in the woods (6 miles from home, on foot) last night I woke up gagging, threw up all over my groundsheet, and had to hike home while constantly diving into the woods to eject from one end or the other.
I also learned that I need to carry more TP... because I came pretty damned close to running out
Not such a bad thing maybe? The vomit and crap reflex is the bodies way of purging poison from the system, Immodium is only recommended for emergency use such as having to travel.
It does sound like you had a particularly bad night out though.
Oh don't get me wrong, I only take them as a last resort... and facing that hike with all that gear, I'd happily put off the natural purge for a night if I'd had the option.
I seem reasonably okay today... and about half an hour ago I finally dared to eat something. We'll see if my body decides to reject that (staying in dashing distance of the loo this time)
I reckon, under the circumstances, I might have taken the Immodium option too. I was just pointing out that it's a useful drug, but only to be used in emergencies. I think you'd qualify as an emergency.
Indeed... just wish I'd had some with me, then I'd have been able to avoid the hike home in the middle of the night.
That said, it was a beautiful night (between ejections anyway). Didn't need a flashlight or anything, the moon was bright and clear. Such a shame it had to end the way it did
Still, I'm out again next weekend and this time I will have Immodium with me... just in case! Oh, and a full roll of TP instead of the low amount I usually carry.
i learned that paracord can give you serious blisters!
just made up 25 bracelet kits for the cubs tonight, i can now tie lanyard knots in my sleep so it wasn't all bad
Pete
just made up 25 bracelet kits for the cubs tonight, i can now tie lanyard knots in my sleep so it wasn't all bad
Pete
I remember in art college one tutor was keen to get you to draw with your weak hand - it produced some interesting images. At one point we tried drawing with both hands at the same time, both hands on the same piece of paper and both hands drawing on seperate papers.
sorry nothing to do with the thread but felt like sharing.....
sorry nothing to do with the thread but felt like sharing.....
how to make an alcohol stove from a drink can, brilliant
unfortunately I have not learned how to upload pics of it in action at my local woods today where it performed impressively.
Any help would be appreciated......
unfortunately I have not learned how to upload pics of it in action at my local woods today where it performed impressively.
Any help would be appreciated......
how to make an alcohol stove from a drink can, brilliant
unfortunately I have not learned how to upload pics of it in action at my local woods today where it performed impressively.
Any help would be appreciated......
Have a look here at how to upload pictures to the forum
