Recent content by Bardialus

I used to run a small metal crafting company that made furniture and sculptures for people. I had an interview in the local paper, and because I was endorsed by the Princes Trust I met Prince Charles and his parents and brothers at a garden party a couple of years ago. The strange thing was...

Although intentionally the programme idea is a good one, if the person participating is willing to be open to accepting anothers way of living as proven. The guy in the programme was the typical stereotype of a 'Yoof' as we call them, I thought some of it was interesting in an observational...

if it doesn't say vegetarian, be careful as suet is made from beef fat ;)

It does work, I tried my hand at the cordage for the first time the other week. I used some good work gloves for the first couple to see how easy it was to strip them, lol I was confident by then I think to take the glove off which was sodden. my hands were green, by the time I'd finished...

Ah dumplings!! I got taught how to make a less suety (if there is such a word) version of them when I was a kid. Self-raising flour about a mug for each one Lard or similar cooking fat a small knob (about the an inch off the corner) Butter a small knob (same as above) water a glass full...

The British woodand is beautiful, a shame that there isn't more of it in the Midlands; by that I mean like New Forest. Most of the great woodlands I can get too via the rubber sole method of transport, seem to be little patches compared to those down south. When I saw the badgers on...

cheers, Iam hoping to make the meet. Might be working tho, have to take money and jobs when they appear. Sometimes agency is great but then when you walk into a crappy office where youre the youngest by 30 odd years it takes some doing. Anyhoo sounds like it should be good.

Thanks for the welcome, allow me to return the politeness. Welcome :D Although its a little early, I feel a part of this community. Who knows one day we will all be in the same place at the same time eh? Wow how mad would that be?

I fully intend to delve into the depths of the assorted knowledge that is here. Unfotunately transport is a big problem, so I think a resource scavenger type of attitude might be the most viable option at the moment for me. Bit sad but I've never had the temptation to learn to drive, one...

wow, thanks for the welcome. I didn't realise I'd get a response so quickly, I would like to think that I am in essence a child of nature. Albeit an untutored one, but that will change as to grow we must first learn. Several of my friends think that things like Bushcraft and Woodlore are...

I found this site after many nights searching for the things I identify with as a person, many of my friends and family think I'm a bit strange in the fact that I feel strongly towards nature and show it the respect that it deserves. I have been interested in this subject for a while now and...