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    Climate Change I hope this is not to political but it is so important

    http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_eu_climate_legacy_d/?fzKLubb&pv=42 Please take time to read and make up your own mind.
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    I have had a good news day

    I found out today that I have passed my Foundation Degree in Ecology and Countryside Management.
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    No Sand Lizards but plenty of Common Blue Butterflies and a few flowers

    I was out surveying for Sand Lizards yesterday. No sand lizardas but plenty of theses. Female Common BluePolyommatus icarus Creeping on ButtercupRanunculus repens Male Common Blue on Common Brid's-Foot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus Hounds Tounge Cynoglossum officinale Common...
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    Chapman Troutbeck 14 Bag

    In January I bought a Chapman Troutbeck 14 fishing bag from Woodlore (best price at the time). The bag arrived with Woodlores usual efficiency. Not the cheapest of bags around I know. But you can see where your money goes...
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    Press studs or Velcro? a marmite question

    Ok I know its a daft question, and they both work,do you prefer press studs or velcro as closures on jackets ? Im in the like press studs on the main zip flap and pockets I think velcro is better on cuffs allowing you to fine tune the fit. I know velcro can freeze up with snow in certain...
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    Fisher AG7 Space Pen

    I have just bought one of the Fisher Space Pens the one I went for is the AG7 which is the original astronaut pen. The pen is still being made to the same design. For those that haven’t heard the story this is the pen Paul C Fisher designed along with the pressurised refill which allow...
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    New Redback boots

    With the soles giving out on my Blundstone boots after three years I thought I would try a different make. So i thought I would give a pair of Redback's a try these arrived today. After a day of use I have to say they are a nice comfortable and well made boot. The sole is stiffer than my old...
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    Is it a myth that “waterproof” jackets keep you dry?

    After having used a number of different types of jackets I feel the term “waterproof” is very misleading and a bit of a holy grail. I feel that it is more about moisture control, with the outer shell being just one part of the layering system that we all know about. Your clothes are...
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    Sizeisum in clothing used for outdoors / Bushcraft

    Now I am carrying more padding than I like and its an on going battle reduce it. AT this time I need 54" in chest in jackets the just seem to be a distinct lack of decent out door type of coats in this sort of size . I am thinking of getting another jacket this time in ventile. I emailed one...
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    timber ID and Use link

    http://www.thewoodexplorer.com thought this might be handy
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    Esk Muck Boots

    I was thinking of getting a pair of these and was wondering if any one has used them and what do they think of them? What are the treads like for grip and stuff like that?
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    Lundhags Professional Advice

    I find myself in need of a new pair of boots .I have been looking at Lundhags Professional and was wondering if any one uses these boots or any other Lundhags boot, or if any one has any advice on good/bad points about them ?
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    who is using what binoculars l?

    spotting scope / Binoculars are a handy bit of kit to carry when out and about for wildlife observation. I was just wondering what makes are being used? might be a handy list for people who are looking buy a new pair or upgrade to form a short list from. I am currently using Opticron DBA...
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    Beware Bluebird Virus phone scam

    Hi all just a warning Just had a phone call with some guy saying my pc had a virus and it was infected with the Bluebird virus to which I hung up its a scam! here is a link explaining the scam.http://www.scotiasystems.com/blog/it-hints-and-tips/beware-of-the-bluebird-telephone-virus-scam/...
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    Another use of Ray Mears tracking skills.

    I don't Know if this has been posted before but I just found this http://ukforcesafghanistan.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/survival-expert-ray-mears-keeps-soldiers-on-track-for-afghanistan/
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    Grass Identification book review

    Colour Identification Guide to Grasses,Sedges,Rushes and Ferns Of the British Isles and north-western Europe By Francis Rose ISBN-13:978-0-667080-688-1 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colour-Identification-Grasses-British-Western/dp/0670806889/ref=pd_sim_b_2 I thought I would do a review of this book...
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    Opticron DBA Oasis Scoat 8x42 Binoculars

    I thought I would do a short review of these binoculars I had been looking to get a new pair of binoculars to use during my studies(FdSc Ecology and Conservation Management) at university. After looking at different pairs of binoculars including these and secondhand Leica Trinovids .I bought a...
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    5.11 TDU Trousers

    I have been looking for a decent pair combat style trousers after growing out of my Fjallraven Forester's due to my expanded waist line ( must do something about it). I found that 5.11 do some in larger size so I ordered a pair of their TDU pants from Nightgear. I went for the heavy...
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    Slowing moving water

    This is my first attempt at slowing moving water any comment would be welcome thank you for looking
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    Lake district barn

    One I took at the weekend any comments would be appreciated thank you for looking.