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    Ray Mears' Wild Food (on television)

    Watching Mr Mears last night has highlighted the fact that I'm missing quite a few gadgets from my emergency kit.......... Berry Gatherer Ready Made Pastry Sour Cream Tart tins Whisk .......and a big bucket to be sick in after eating the 'dog poo' tarts!!!! :D
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    Spiritual trees

    It's not an easy time when it's time for one of our pets to go, been there many times. Our last dog I had cremated with the other dogs from the vets so as (in my eyes) he could be with others of his kind which he loved to do so much..... ok so I'm a sad git :( Anyway, It's your decision how...
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    Highlander Rucksack

    Highlander website here..... http://www.highlander1.com/ I've had a couple of Highlander Rucksacks, they were ok ie rugged and reliable but just bought the missus the Explorer 65 and gotta say I'm quite impressed for the price, it's got some nice touches and very sturdy. Obviously I had to...
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    Malaria. Prevention or cure?

    Oddly enough we were talking about this yesterday. I've just come back from a stint in Saudi Arabia and we were talking about what injections/drugs you needed for different parts of the world. One of my friends goes to Africa twice a year and he and friends wait until they arrive in Africa and...
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    To remove a tick...

    From all accounts the knack is the way it's pulled out .......you have to make sure the head isn't left in hence the gentle twisting and then pull action. As I've said I've not tried it yet.......... so am no expert. :(
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    To remove a tick...

    Strangely enough I received a small parcel through the post last Saturday. The missus went mad shouting she's sick of me wasting money on even more outdoor stuff BUT I hadn't ordered anything :confused: ..........well, this week at least :D Anyway, opened it up and it seems I'd won a...
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    River cottage tonight at 8

    Totally agree with Stovie. Incidently, how did the guy stun that bird?, as it looked more painful than it's throat being cut!!!! :eek:
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    Cleaning and looking after my machette

    Not wishing to hijack this thread but in relation to the subject of Machete's, I was on a Bushcraft Survival course a few weeks ago and the instructor had an ultra lightweight machete, weighed a lot less than my old trusty 4" blade lock knife. It may have been light but when he let me loose...
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    Deer Parts (?)

    You got any cheap parts John as I don't have a lot of dosh. Sorry, couldn't resist :ban:
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    snaring rabbits

    Hi John, I was on a BushCraft course a couple of weeks ago in Preston where we were shown how to make the Dangle, Strangle, Mangle and Tangle traps. (never can remember which way round the list should be :o ). The following day we had to actually make them from scratch.... but only...
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    trapping bush babes

    They just have to be (1) for me.......not that I'm desperate or anything!!!! :eek:
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    Bivvy Bag Recommendations

    Thanks guys, Gone for the Gore tex grade 1 army issue ones for £30. As soon as I mentioned it to a couple of friends they all wanted one.........so had to order 4 of 'em :eek: If they don't pay me for 'em then I'll be reselling on eBAY ;)
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    Bat Rabies

    Trust it to be a female!!!! :rolleyes: Very informative though, fangs for the link :D
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    Bivvy Bag Recommendations

    Anyone recommend a Bivvy Bag as there seems to be so much choice (and price variance) on the web? Probably be used most in the Lake District. Cheers Pete.