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    Quote Originally Posted by OakAshandThorn View Post
    Wow - looks like you both had a bit of fun .
    Wish I had myself a canoe, but unfortunately I've got nowhere to put it.
    I totally agree with you about the fire size - for cooking, brews, and a bit of warmth, most of my blazes are no more than 10 inches diameter.
    'A white man makes a large fire and sits far away. An Indian makes a small fire and sits close.'
    Love the last line, I'd like to add;

    An Englishman makes a massive fire and burns witches on it
    It's not the cough that carries you off,

    It's the coffin they carry you off in!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob W View Post
    Love the last line, I'd like to add;

    An Englishman makes a massive fire and burns witches on it
    And I make a bonfire and dance around half naked .
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    Quote Originally Posted by ian c View Post
    That looked like a very good day, do you ever fish when you are on the water?
    Only on the sea lochs, Loch Long for example. You can actually just trail your line over the side as you paddle, with a mackerel spinner attached and if they're there, you'll catch a few.

    Steve

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    Fantastic stuff!
    Now that's the way to spend a day without a doubt!!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by f0rm4t View Post
    Fantastic stuff!
    Now that's the way to spend a day without a doubt!!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Even better if it's a weekend or more

    cheers

    Steve

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