I got an e-mail today saying that Mr Mears will be lecturing on an advanced tracking course at woodlore. No connections etc, and I would give it a go, but its 1500notes for the week. Does anybody know how this would compare with other "advanced" tracking courses of similar duration?
Well I've booked up a course to Namibia for 10 days, and am going in October. A lot of people like to be disdainful when it comes to spending money on a R.M. course or knife etc. Frankly, the man has done more for publicising British Bushcraft than anyone else in the country. If people are upset he may have earned a few quid along the way, well "What have you done?" ..... Has he got a Lear Jet? I hope not, they are naff, but if he can afford one, good on him. So many bitter people think that they are something special because they don't have two pennies to rub together. They are not. No better, no worse than any one else, but the bitterness to those who have chosen to make money and play along with this society, yet still maintain their love of the wild... well, they are better at the game than the others then. If you choose to "opt out" then go for it, but leave R.M. and the rest to get on with what they do without the holier than thou bull, that I keep reading. I for one am happy to give R.M., David Attenborough, etc.etc. my money. They offer more than many in the public, to society, and thanks to them, the rest of us get the information and lifestyle enhancement they promote. In short - if you have the money, book the course, buy his knife, and when you're there say thanks to him for opening the eyes of the masses. And as for the naysayers, well... thats just sour grapes.