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  • Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (29th July - 10th August) available until April 6th, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
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    Gortex vs Waxed , they both offer different things. Goretex tends to be noisier when moving around but probably more waterproof...
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    I love traditional tools - wood, steel & leather talk to me. This week though we've filmed my review of Fiskars tools, modern with lots...
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    Have a few fiskars tools and agree with a lot of what you say. A fair bit of thought seems to go into making them but like your...
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    Tantalus replied to the thread Whetstones.
    Generally, you get what you pay for. Of course it depends on what you want, if you are OK with a rough and ready toothy edge for your...
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    I see Amazon US is selling waxed hemp cord as an easy to light waterproof tinder. Probably never met good Scottish downpours but I...
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    Tantalus reacted to mikehill's post in the thread What did you buy today? with Like Like.
    Rosecraft Blades Appalachian Jack. Just £43 delivered from Heinnie and a stunner. Perfect fit and finish.
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    Tantalus replied to the thread New Zippo Insert.
    Definitely, the petrol ones dry out and need refilled with petrol at least once a week. The butane ones will stay unused and on stand by...
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    Tantalus replied to the thread Handkerchiefs.
    Definitely hankies here. Constant allergies and getting to the age where wind in my eyes makes them weep too. If I had used tissues...
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    Tantalus replied to the thread What is wild swimming?.
    Don't forget, the added bonus of free leeches.
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    Tantalus reacted to Toddy's post in the thread Goarmy Glasgow with Haha Haha.
    :) I'm telling myself that Tradeston's a nightmare to get to and to find parking .....:rolleyes:
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    Tantalus reacted to Tony's post in the thread Goarmy Glasgow with Haha Haha.
    It's funny how I feel safer knowing it's so far away and I can't go visit :lmao:
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    Tantalus reacted to Toddy's post in the thread Mushroom Coffee? with Like Like.
    Well chaga is mushroom, and it's good as a 'coffee', much used in the far north apparently. I've made it using fomes fomentarius...
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    Tantalus reacted to Toddy's post in the thread Mushroom Coffee? with Like Like.
    I think of coffee as the product of something roasted, be that beans or roots like dandelion. Tea is just the stuff soaked in hot water...
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    Tantalus reacted to Chris's post in the thread Mushroom Coffee? with Like Like.
    There’s a little bit of ‘bro science’ around mushrooms and coffee mixes of various different ones, mostly without any evidence to back...
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    Thanks Tony, that is a pleasant relief. Much as I love my sharp toys, this place was beginning to feel a bit like a (high quality) car...