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    if you have itchy feet why dont you try plying your trade on the move.... I was thinking about doing this accross Germany... go out, see things, learn about different environments. Adventure. More about using your bushcraft for practical purposes - like lighting a fire because you need to, not because you want to

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernie View Post
    Have you seen the list of projects on Jon Ridgeon's website? He has some fun, and some challenging projects on the following page:

    http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/...0tutorials.htm
    Wo!! how good is he? Every type of bushcraft you can imagine. I should think there is something there for every one, from a whistle to a conoe. Enjoy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernie View Post
    Have you seen the list of projects on Jon Ridgeon's website? He has some fun, and some challenging projects on the following page:

    http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/...0tutorials.htm
    WOW!!! thanks for that link. I see another canoe being added to my collection. Never tried a canvas one before!
    My next project is an underquilt though.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/index.php?page=kaq

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    Sleepy,
    My wife just challenged me to cut down an 11 year old necterine tree before she killed me. I used my skill saw and survived, barely.The tree drew 1st blood it's true, but I PREVAILED !

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    Quote Originally Posted by GwersyllaCnau View Post
    WOW!!! thanks for that link. I see another canoe being added to my collection. Never tried a canvas one before!
    My next project is an underquilt though.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/index.php?page=kaq
    I am in the process of making an underquilt. My chief sowing machine operator is poorly at the moment (the mrs) so temporarily on hold. The link you put on will come in useful. Thank's. Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernie View Post
    Have you seen the list of projects on Jon Ridgeon's website? He has some fun, and some challenging projects on the following page:

    http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/...0tutorials.htm
    It's when I see Bushcraft pages like this I understand that what I do is very little bushcraft and very much camping... lol
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    WHAT??!! No one mentioned tree/plant ID!? Sacrilege!
    LOL - But in all seriousness, it's quite a useful skill .
    My blog, New England Bushcraft

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    Fishyfolk,I find myself agreeing with you! I do what needs to be done and enjoy the outdoors. I'm not in a contest and so don't 'practice'. My grandpa would be laughing at me if I did. He told me, the showed me. after that it was use a skill or lose it. LOL
    Last edited by SilverBinder; 08-06-2013 at 01:07 AM.

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    I agree Fishyfolk thats basically all I do lol

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    What a great thread....

    How about - Do a water bushcraft challenge.

    Build a watercraft that is capable of carrying fire and shelter and stay out overnight on a lake....
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