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    its my delight on moonlight night in a season of the year

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    Many thank for posting this. I just bought the book so will enjoy the film.
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    I left that downloading overnight - will watch it later. Thanks for the link!
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    What a cool film, makes you feel great.

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    What an amazing man dick proenneke was imo he led one of the most interesting and healthy lives of anyone ive read about,and the cabin he built is absolutely beautiful,a fantastic film.I have read both his books and recomend them to anyone.

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    Thanks for that link. I thoroughly enjoyed that and so did my children.
    Chuckle ...What are both his books called?
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    One mans wilderness-an alaskan odyssey from amazon for about 8 quid,and more readings from one mans wilderness available free,wiki richard proenneke go to bottom of the page and you will find a 500 page download from the national parks service.Hope that helps.

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    Thanks Chuckle,
    First book ordered and second book downloaded!
    Giles

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    Quote Originally Posted by rik_uk3 View Post
    I've downloaded this. Thanks for the link. However, my player will only give me sound. What might I be doing wrong? Using Windows Media Player.
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    Excellent film, thanks for posting it up.

    Cheers, Michael.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Angus Og View Post
    Many thanks for the assistance. Worked a treat!
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    Here is the main website

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    What an amazing craftsman - a pleasure to watch him work.
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    This man is my all time hero what a fantastic life he led,must have read the books a dozen times hes got to be one of the luckiest and most interesting people to have ever lived,would love to visit his cabin before i shuffle.

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    ps if you like real old bushy films watch nanook of the north a fantastic silent movie from the 20s i have it on dvd but i believe its on youtube and veoh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rik_uk3 View Post
    I see the video has been removed form the site!
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    I'll see what I can do Fred.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rik_uk3 View Post
    I'll see what I can do Fred.
    Many thanks Richard. Stupidly I did not download it at the time
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    Quote Originally Posted by fred gordon View Post
    I see the video has been removed form the site!
    Meh looks like i was too late too
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    I've got the dvd and book, both via amazon.

    Great bit of telly and reading. A great way to spend your life.

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    Thanks a lot I was just re-reading the book.

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    When someone calls 40 Fahrenheit as "toasty", you know they're hardcore!

    What an amazing guy and great woodwork.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rik_uk3 View Post
    I'll see what I can do Fred.
    Richard, Any luck with this?
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    I believe there is something missing in man when you have such a distant relationship to each food stuff and clothing comes from, as many have

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    Quote Originally Posted by dorkingbushcraft View Post
    Thanks, but I can't find it there. Its called One Man's Wilderness
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    That film is awesome, I got it about a year ago and must've seen it a dozen times already. I recently bought the book as well. The man is a legend.

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    Superb, thanks for posting that.

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    Wow amazing what a talented man. Thanks for posting it

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