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    sledge building

    For a cheap and quick down hill version get one of those large blue barrels cut along the mould line(less than 5 min with an electric saw). Add children and a slope(dad did somthing right for a change) I expect with a few well placed holes a bit of rope and half the lid it could be used...
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    Basic Bushcraft Fishing pt 1

    Ive been fishing all my life and read loads of books that said exactly what you have. Execpt in about 20 times the space or more. Excellant post looking forward to part 2, where were you when I was starting Id have saved a packet and caught a lot more. Huntersforge nice set up, what rod is...
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    I know how to do anything!

    Just had a quick look what an amazing site, some thing for every body. Thanks for shareing
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    feed myself fishing

    If you are worried about bycatch or others getting your catch first set the long line below low tide line. Fish obviously stay alive. Circle hooks which I have not tried are supposed to hook fish in the mouth only allowing the release of under size or unwanted fish. One method I want to...
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    disorganised hobby

    At work I have to play by quite strict rules(required for the safty of all in my work place) At home the rules have a different name and volume. In the woods I can do what I want, when and how I want, within reason. Organised clubs just do not seem to suit me, although I have nothing...
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    Bad news brings an opportunity

    No advice but good luck and enjoy, keep a journal and take plenty of pictures. Looking forward to the book, keep posting on here Iam sure it will be well read. If you ever come over to Northern Ireland PM me food and a bed company if you want.
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    Indian Fishing: Early Methods on the Northwest Coast

    Fine display of skill, rather than just walking the path from my view point you are over half way. Makes me wounder what our ancestors made. Please post more Iam sure others would like to look as well.
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    Starting own vegetable plot

    Not tried the method yet myself but it seems to make sense especially in small spaces type in square foot gardening on your surch engine and also on youtube let us know how you get on and good luck
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    How do city folk learn bushcraft?

    Hang the boss instead. Run away to the wild and be free
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    The proper tool for asjusting childrens toys.....

    The same thing could be said to a lesser degree about modern mechano. However i would have to disagree, as my eldest who is mildly autistic(a condition which frequently displays lack of imagination)makes the model as instructed a few times, them goes on to make all sorts of combinations with...
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    Ray VS Bear

    My wife says bears body but rays knowledge and equipment(keep it clean, you know who i mean) My son 9 will watch ray over and over but think bear is mad and asks why did he do that My dog 8 months has better, well not table manners but you know what i mean
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    Making a Tarp - Questions about design, materials and methods?

    Hi bigshot car'nt rember where i saw i but i read that you could use thompsons water seal or similar, the stuff you would use on a roof. no idea how much weight this would add and not having tried this myself not sure if its good advice or some one having a laugh. been looking at making...
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    cross stitch and needle point

    I dont really see it as being in touch with my female side, when i was single there was no one else to do all these things for me so i had to learn or go without. as i see it its all about self reliance. how many folks on here call the wife to make the tea or cook the meal when out in the...
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    loaded six string on your back?

    take it never be caught up the creek with out a paddle
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    What have you cooked in your crusader cup?

    sausage and beans tasted great, stuck like hell. stiring with a stick to get in the corners sounds like a good idea. i think my sons swedish army trangia cook set may be better for proper cooking, but for brews, boil in the bag or dehydrated crusader is good must try and make a lid...
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    Travellunch or Wayfayrer?

    still seam to be quick enough for Govt work, good spot
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    Travellunch or Wayfayrer?

    chocalate - protein fats carbohydrate vits minerals - sounds like almost a complete meal to me just add wipped cream MRE - american Meals Ready to Eat MRE - american army Meals Refused by Ethiopians
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    another Wild Live gathering

    Just joined the forum a few days ago would be very interested in going to a meet, any dates for this year as yet. just one question as the wife thins she and the and the other 2 children would like to come along. they are not really interested in bushcraft/camping is it possible to bring...
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    Children's Bushcraft

    and even more fun watching the huge smile when they do something on there own for the first time
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    Hello to all from us

    hi scrogger sounds like a great idea if we get the chance to come to a meet ill let you know equally if you ever find your self in ireland drop us a line Thanks dave and tom