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Well hello again, just to explain my absence of a few years . My laptop broke and my mobile was not able to load this forum, and i found solice in the world of Facebook bushcraft groups. To be honest I've come to realise this is without doubt the better place to be , there is far too much drama...

Heads up, the PNP is up again , well recommended and the basic message is free. Amazing where Santa finds the time to do these.

Just a heads up for anyone with kids (and the grown ups who still belive). The PNP is back online again this year www.portablenorthpole.tv Have done it for my lot for the last couple of years.

Does anyone know where i can buy a voyageurs toque. Have found lots of places in usa , but was hoping to find one in this country.

Not sure if its on at all branches but my local Borders is selling off all its O/S maps at a 50% discount. Good discounts on all books as well.

Found a fig tree while out today and its loaded with figs. Does any one know when is the right time to pick the fruits, i love figs but have never picked them before. The fruits are about 25 - 30mm and green at the moment if that helps.

I am addicted to roll mop herrings, just cant get enough of them. Do any of you good folk out there know if its possible to make my own, and if so could you please tell me how ?

I am looking for some advice from you good people. I have just about finished my first Kuksa, and am wondering what to put on it as a finish. In the past i have treated my spoons by soaking them overnight in walnut oil, and have been pleased with the results and i was wondering if it was...

Would appreciate some advice on what camera to get. I have at the moment i have a Nikon F75 and i am looking to move to a digital slr. I am thinking of a Nikon D40. Has anyone any views on them good or bad. Thanks.

Still happy with my Silva for naviation but have been thinking of getting a gps for a backup and also for geocaching. Can any one recomend one or shed light on what should i be looking for in one.

Dont know if they are in all branches but Field and Trek in Swansea have Uco candle lanterns for £9.99

Spotted this fungi while out yesterday, the photo does not show its colours well sorry. It is a very bright yellow and orange, so much so it stood out across the field. The fungi was growing at the base of a large burl on an old oak tree if that helps. Have checked in a book i have and can not...

I have been around the local builders merchants trying with no luck to get hold of some flint. Do any of you good people out there know where i can buy some pieces in the South Wales area. Any help gratefully recieved.

Not one to watch much on the tv me, but was given a dvd that i watched last night. Alone in the wilderness follows the story of Dick Proenneke as he builds a cabin and lives alone for a year. Dont know if anyone else has seen this , i found it fascinating viewing

I have what i think is Comfrey growing in my garden, and was wondering if anyone could confirm it from the photo please second question,assuming it is comfrey is that i would like to try and make a lotion for treating bruises etc from it , has anyone any experience making it

Just wondering how easy it is to start smoking my own fish and meat, i have seen kits available to buy at the game fairs but i was thinking of starting from scratch and building my own, so over to you guys out there. Can anyone help as to where i can find plans, and how easy or hard is it to do...

Spent mine in the forest trying to keep up with my son and his pony .Weather was great and came across about twenty fallow deer, two foxs and more squirells than i cared to count. Got back to the stables at dusk to a cloudless sky and was entertained by the aerobatics of a couple of bats. must...

I was thinking of paying a visit to the show and was wondering if anyone has been to previous shows and if they are worth a visit

I spotted this fungi, growing from an old dead tree the weekend and was hoping that someone could I.D it for me please. Sorry that the photo is poor quality

Can any one help I.D this please, i was asked if i knew what tree it came from and i do not have a clue so i was hoping one of you would be able to help, thanks