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  1. Water Gypsy

    Looking for Kupilka 55 set

    Hello everyone Does anyone know where I can a Kupilka 55 set for a reasonable price?? I need the cup, bowl and cutlery. Any help would be great, thanks.
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    Sgian Dubh No3

    I made this Sgian Dubh for a friend of mine to give to her partner as a birthday gift :o The handle is bog oak, with reindeer antler bolster and damascus steel blade. The sheath was made by the other half-goat! I chose to make the handle slighly longer than a traditional Sgian Dubh handle, as...
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    Best place to get a second hand phone??

    Hi all :) Where is the best place to get a second hand phone?? I've got a HTC touch screen smart thingy at the mo, which got trod on by some pesky goats (real ones, not the half-goat!! :p) its lasted two years or so working fine with a cracked screen, but now its starting to have quite an...
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    Petrol or Diesel Land rover?

    Hi everyone :) I'm looking into getting a Land rover for work and such. Ive come across a really nice 1983 County which i'm quite interested in, but its a petrol engine. I just wondered if its better to get a diesel or are the petrol ones okay? I would use it for commuting to and from work...
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    Happy 21st birthday half-goat!!

    The grumpy half-goat turns 21 today!! I know you will all join me in wishing him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :hapbirth:
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    Sgian Dubh

    Hi everyone! :o This is my second attempt at making a Sgian Dubh, which is part of a large commission with HWMBLT. Customer wanted a rose wood handle, damascus blade and a brass ferrule, he left the style and design up to me, so this is what I came up with. Unfortunatly I forgot to take work...
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    Cracked Computer Screen

    Hi everyone :D I recently brought a new lap top (had it less than 5 months!) and a few weeks ago I accidently broke the screen :( I cant afford to buy a new lap top and it seems silly as the computer its self is fine, its just the screen is cracked! It wasnt so bad at first, but now its...
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    Wales- where to go??

    Hi everyone :D Me and the 'other half-goat' were thinking of getting away for a week or so to wales, seen as its so close & easy to get to from here! Just wondered if anyone could recommend good places to go walking and stay etc?? We dont really want to stay at campsites, we were thinking more...
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    New shiny knife treasure :)

    Hello :) Thought i'd post some pics up of my new shiny viking style neck knife the other half-goat brought for me :D Was a total surprise & i'm proper chuffed with it :o Tis hand forged 1.4116 stainless steel. This is the dudes website if anyone is interested. (I've got nothing to do with the...
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    Wooden knotwork photo frame-pyrography.

    By watergypsy at 2012-05-05 I made this frame for my boyfriend (dreadhead :o) Seen as how we live so far away from each other, I thought he needed reminding of my ugly mug on a daily basis! :lmao: After months of looking, I found this oak frame in a charity shop! I stained it with dark wood...
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    Merino Wool Base Layer Question

    Hi all, I have been searching for the last week or so for 100% Merino Wool base layers (for women) There are many web sites selling them, but theyre really really expensive, unless I want a wool mix, which I dont. I will be traveling and trecking all around Norway, so need something pretty...
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    Viking brooches.... where do I get them from?

    Hi everyone :) I'm making a Viking style apron dress, have being making it for what seems like forever! Anywho, I'm pretty much finished now, got some tablet weave braid (thanks to toddy :D) and now i'm onto making the bling!! ;) I have made the necklace (as you can see below) actually...
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    Chillin' in the graveyard.

    By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 Since Hamish (dreadhead) can't get out much at the mo and not wanting to waste the lovely weather today, we decided to set up the hammock and enjoy the views from...
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    Anybody know what this knife is?

    By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 By wanderingpict at 2012-02-14 Hello :) My Uncle died recently and I found this knife in his garage while sorting stuff out. Just wondered if anybody knew anything about it, as its quite...
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    Nesna Lobben Norwegian Snow Boots- How do I make them comfty!?!

    By watergypsy at 2012-01-27 Hi everyone :o Brought these Nesna Lobben Snow Boots off ebay a few weeks ago, a bargin at only £16.00, including posting!! :D (From what Ive found they are worth about £100!!) They were only worn a couple of times by the previous owner and are nearly new...
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    Hello everyone :)

    Hi everyone :D Happy New Year!! Just thought I'd pop by and introduce myself :o My name is Fionn and I live in Evesham at the moment, on a 43ft Traditional Narrowboat called Griselda.... I love it!! :pirate: Currently at Pershore College studying for a HND in Animal Welfare and Management...
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    How do I keep my wood buring stove going 24/7?

    Hi everyone :p I recently brought and moved onto a 43ft Traditional Narrowboat :pirate: Being a newbie to all of this boat stuff, there are still some things I need to figure out, including the most important thing for this time of year.... keeping my fire going 24/7!! :campfire: I live on...
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    Wooden Plaque with Boar Picture

    By wanderingpict at 2011-12-21 Little prezzie I made for my Boyfriend :o The wood is Silver Oak and is the last surviving remnants of a tree my great, great Grandfather planted many moons ago :D I was going to use my trusted pyrography pen to draw the picture, but couldnt resist trying out...
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    Yew & Damascus-Sgian Dubh

    By wanderingpict at 2011-12-14 By wanderingpict at 2011-12-14 By wanderingpict at 2011-12-14 Sgian Dubh I made as a birthday prezzie for my chap, dreadhead :p Handle is Yew and the Blade is Damascus Steal :) Veg tan sheath was made by him :) Really enjoyed making this and I think it...
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    Please Help!

    Having a few problems with my account! I cant acess certain things like profiles and links etc... Think it says im in 'Test Mode' ?? Ive followed all the links to set my account up properly, but it still wont work :( Any help would be much appreciated Kind regards :)