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This is a long shot. But I have a long layover in Vancouver on the 2nd of June ariving at 13:11 and departing again 09:55 on the 3rd. I was wondering if there was a member in the area who would be willing to have a vistor over for one night?

Billy was a fledgling Starling the neighbourhood kids saved from a Magpie and brough to me.. As im the local "Animal Guy". Billy passed in the early hours after a few days of struggling on with his injuries. He had a fair shot at life and his parents stuck around to try and feed him at points...

Just found this in a charity shop for £1.99, it looks like it needs some sort of frame, nice wide pack though and plenty of points to fix things too. Does anyone have experience/knowledge of these? Is Trapper the make or model? Google brings up a Trapper India but it looks different.

Due to an unfortunate meeting with a car (not mine) I am now in posession of a Fox carcass and the fresh Crow carcass it was carrying. I am going to tan the Fox pelt and keep some Feathers from the Crow. But I would also like to extract the skeletons of both creatures as cleanly as possible so...

I hope this is in the right section. Today I approximated a pretty good sauna in a cheap pop up tent. I have Identified a couple improvements, first and foremost is the stones. I am of the understanding that I should be looking for certain Ignious rocks, whats likely the best I will find...

Im looking for a 6+ seater with enough room for luggage, some go anywhere capabilities would be nice, tough as old boots. Must be nice to drive long distances, be a passenger in for long distances and absolutely has to be reliable and dependable, at least 30+ mpg not much more than £6k and less...

Diggin out all old family stuff recently has had me thinking about my early camping memories. In particular a brown/green Lichfield ridge tent. Anyway I picked one up the other day on Ebay for pocket change and it arrived this morning! It's a Combat 3 in great condition and Im planning to...

I had a few hours to myself today, so I took full advantage and I have come to the conclusion that the Universe decided to give me a good day! Firstly I was carrying a new set of kit that I havent used before so I expected to find I need to alter something at some point. That's what this trip...

I recently told my Grandma that I was getting back into the outdoors, when I went to visit her today she told me that she had found a camping bed that I could have. [/URL][/IMG] Turns out that it was her fathers, my great grandad. This is her using it in 1941. It made me smile...

I bought a Mora 162 today with a mind to learning to make bowls, cups and spoons. Firstly did I get the right tool? Secondly.... Where do I start??? I have some Birch and Sycamore, is a spoon the best place to start? Is there anything I need to know specifically or do I just crack on and mess a...

The Jackal and I managed to get out into the woods yesterday, we found numerous bracket fungus and The Jackal has become very interested. Unfortunately fungus ID is a particular weak spot for me so im struggling when trying to teach him correctly when he asks what they are. Here is what we...

Im looking to buy a [Waxed/Oiled?] Cotton/Jute Tarp to make an old fashioned bed roll with my Wool blanket. Thing is im likely going to have to order it from the web so cant really get hands on. Can anyone suggest what fabric and indeed weight of fabric I should be looking at and anything...

Hi everyone, I'm Marc 33 from Preston, Lancs. I have been into the outdoors for as long as I can remember: Fishing, Shooting, Camping, Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain Biking... Etc. I havent really done as much as I would like since having my first kid 6 years ago. My eldest Jack is starting to...