What have you learned recently?

[Chasing Rainbows]

I think from what I remember of my Wifes psychology degree its repressed memories that don't exist. Where are you reading this stuff man?, it sounds pretty interesting.

I had interpreted it as all memories. Our memories are just figments of the imagination after all, stories we tell ourselves about the past to pass the time. The past has passed and the future isn't here yet, all we really have is right now.

....Man! I don't half feel like going to do something now.

[merrygold85]

I think from what I remember of my Wifes psychology degree its repressed memories that don't exist. Where are you reading this stuff man?, it sounds pretty interesting.

I sometimes listen to these Podcasts in work which are full of interesting stuff.

[decorum]

Man Flu is only Man Flu until swmbo gets it.


Then it mutates and becomes Bird Flu ~ or, possibly, (You) Swine Flu.

[Stringmaker]

I learned last night that a freshly honed Clipper is very sharp...

[red devil]

...that oak is b****y hard, b****y heavy and cracks b****y quickly if you bring it in your centrally-heated house to carve it.

[Harvestman]

I learned the practical importance of putting waterproofs on before the rainwater penetrates your normal clothes, and the importance of keeping down sleeping bags dry.

I also learned what whoopie slings and soft shackles are (finally). All this hammocking terminology sounded a bit dubious to me.

[spandit]

I also learned what whoopie slings and soft shackles are (finally)

They're very light... helps when I carry my stuff the 50yds from the car!

[Harvestman]

They're very light... helps when I carry my stuff the 50yds from the car!

What rucksack do you use for that trek? Can we have a load-out pic, and a review of how it stood up to the stresses and strains of a forced march like that? How many stops did you have on the way?

All feedback appreciated, as I'm planning a long hike like that myself, although maybe not quite as ambitious as yours.

[spandit]

It's a PLCE Bergen...
... and a Eurohike drybag...
... and a camping chair...
... and a water container...
... and a Kelly Kettle...

Have to make more than one trip but the kit stands up to being stashed outside during the return journey

[the interceptor boy]

I taught myself fire bow drill techniques and now I am looking to teach myself which is the best woods to use and also learning to recognize tree bark in winter. also made my very own nano carabiners. cheers the interceptor boy.

[Laurentius]

That I can't remember the reg no. of the car I am driving. Still after nine months ownership with one month left on the MOT we shall in all probability see a parting of the ways soon.

[okoshima]

Although not as bushcrafty as most. I learned that having an eyeglass screwdriver in the corkscrew of a SAK is worth the extra 99p

[Stringmaker]

I learned that the intact hide off a roe deer leg makes a fantastic cover for the plastic sheath you get with a Clipper.

It shrinks back as it dries and fits like a glove.

[Siberianfury]

how to prepare a deer in the feild, compart mentalisation of decay in trees, winter twig identification, densities of certain wood types, the wonderful world of red cedar, more stuff about wild edibles, heat & cold injurys, pathogens, bacteria, virus's, cysts, water purification, ageing tracks.

[boisdevie]

I've learned that 4 year old boys can be right little bastards

[Stringmaker]

I learned over the weekend that carving a kuksa from a honking great piece of birch is going to be hard work...

[Qwerty]

I learned that Lidl outdoor lights are not suitable for outdoor use (the sensor fills with water and turns the light on permanently...)

[jackcbr]

successfully achieved an ember and fire from bow drill (with a little help). Next step, from scratch on my own.

[Outdoordude]

I learnt that a group of goldfinches is called a charm.
Thanks
Jacob

[Stringmaker]

I learned what an Evenk Slippery Hitch was.

[England Ram]

That the Dylon all in one washing machine dye is ideal only for reviving colours, and does not work too great on DPM.

The box and seperate bag of salt on the other hand is designed for changing colours and works a charm.

Oh, and the wonders of silver birch both as a tinder and also as a paper, and as a carving wood. Now my favorite tree.

[drewdunnrespect]

how to Pish the mother off cos well when you want bushcrafty gear and you have to borrow the money and she thinks you have enough well it courses friction

[ubermeister]

I learnt that my plant id sucks royally, but I'm working on it so hopefully I'll soon be able to say 'I've learnt all about plant id'.

[drewdunnrespect]

i learnt that the evenk slippery hitch is also called the siberian hitch

didnt know that and now a do thanks to this forum

[Harvestman]

I learned several new plant identifications, thanks to The Big lebowski, and some research.

[joe.ford]

I learn't it Can be to wet to grow Veg

Potatoes are doing well though. Got a propagator now to get the rest of the veg started off

[Nonsuch]

How to play the drums

[BareThrills]

I learned what a dapping kit was and how to use it in making a copper bopper for knapping.

[robin1956]

That a dandelion 'clock' takes a spark from a fire steel!

[joejoe]

found that if you go for a week in lairg it makes sense yo take your hiking boots .spot the plonker