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by woodsman
Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:02 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Fixed Blade Recommendations
Replies: 60
Views: 13816

Re: Fixed Blade Recommendations

the mora is good had mine a while and not yet needed to put it on the stone, i use smurf poo and a leather strop to hone it ( very sharp ) but saying that it hasnt done any really heavy work thats what a axe is for :D
by woodsman
Sun Nov 15, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Ignorant Sheeple.
Replies: 52
Views: 12213

Re: Ignorant Sheeple.

One of the chaps mentioned likes oriental food. So I took him some pak choi and mitsuna greens from my polytunnel as I have more than we will eat. His first reply was, " have you grown this?" Then, "Why? Its cheap enough to buy" followed by , " if its not from a shop, I don...
by woodsman
Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Lifeboat Rations for GHB/Car Bag
Replies: 7
Views: 1778

Re: Lifeboat Rations for GHB/Car Bag

the OH has a box of goodies in the boot for breakdowns or overnight spells in the car (snow / traffic jams ) this contains hot food and drink, lights, blankets ect. also her backpack with all her hill walking gear inside should she feel the need to ditch the car and walk home both box and bag contai...
by woodsman
Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.
Replies: 1232
Views: 317018

Re: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.

I was kindly given a food dehydrator, its only a 4 tray one not very big but gives me the chance to try this method of food storage. my onion seeds have germinated :D and ive had chance to tidy the garden. Im clearing out part of a flower bed at the front of the house and filling the space with vari...
by woodsman
Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: when is enough
Replies: 11
Views: 3150

Re: when is enough

I'm partially self sufficient and prepping to a point that if needs be I can
become fully self sufficient. This means for me stocking a years worth of food
ect, building up a good stock of non hybrid seeds so I can increase my crops
and hopefully have plenty to live on when my stored food runs out.
by woodsman
Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.
Replies: 1232
Views: 317018

Re: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.

Due to disputes at NI water we've been notified that there is a strong possibility that we may loose our water supply. Parts of northern ireland have been without water for sometime now, I've filled up water containers for drinking and cooking just in case. Also ordered a new tarp, torches, water pu...
by woodsman
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: I see a lot of prepping but ....
Replies: 14
Views: 4796

Re: I see a lot of prepping but ....

i did martial arts when i was younger, kyokushinkai but as the years roll by and joints start to ache a less physical regime was called for. I work as a gardener and love hill walking especially the hills of Donegal. My daughter asked me to do the couch to 5k with her starting soon, Should be fun, I...
by woodsman
Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: if shit hit the fan how will you be cooking!?
Replies: 59
Views: 14426

Re: if shit hit the fan how will you be cooking!?

2 ring gas stove with grill couple of single gas burners lots of canisters
Small single gas ring, bbq , chimnea, and the old method a straw oven, will take a few hours to cook a Pot of stew
But it works well.
by woodsman
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.
Replies: 1232
Views: 317018

Re: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.

Just started waterproofing some of my outdoor clothes and walking boots ready for the
Hills hopefully snow too. Checked All my hill walking gear first aid and safety gear.
BOB next on the list.
by woodsman
Sat Dec 27, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.
Replies: 1232
Views: 317018

Re: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.

Looking into installing a wood burning stove into the dining room , this is a single storey extention from the house. Any ideas on how high the chimney will need to go, don't fancy smoke blowing in through the upstairs windows. :(