sime42
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What about a load of manpower? Some years ago a mate of mine had a Shed Moving Party and BBQ. The details are somewhat hazy now in my memory, but I think 5 or 6 of us moved it by about 15m down the garden, including a sizable bank down at the end. It worked well. I think it was only a 6 by 6 shed, so might not be a serious suggestion for your case. With enough guys though, (fueled by enough beer and BBQ), anything is possible!
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RIP Prince Philip. A sad loss indeed. From my perspective he was always rather a 2D figure, known only for his many gaffs and as being second fiddle to the Queen. I guess that's largely down to crappy media coverage. I've learnt today that he had many more strings to his bow. I knew of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. I did the first two levels myself. Apparently he was seen as a moderniser of the royal family. He was a highly intelligent and well read man, an early adopter and proponent of new technologies, a great sportsman, a champion of environmental conservation........... I never knew any of that stuff. I don't think it was often mentioned in recent years. My respect for the man has increased today, on hearing more about him.
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Agreed. I turned on the radio at lunchtime and Radio 4 were doing a special extended version of the lunchtime news. I thought fair enough. However, I was amazed when I turned the radio on again at 830 and they were still on the same subject, albeit a special version of Any Questions that time. The coverage is way over the top by any standards. I say this with absolutely no disrespect meant to the great man himself. I actually have more respect for him now after hearing lots of stuff today that I never knew before. It looks like they've even cancelled Gardener's World tonight as well. That takes the biscuit!
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More likely, I'll grant you that.
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It's a bit confusing but I think all their teabags across the range are now fully biodegradable, but they haven't yet got around to updating all the information on their packaging. That's how I read this anyway. I hope so as we generally drink Earl Grey and Red Bush tea. Only one way to be sure I guess ............ I'll get back to you in a year once I've sorted the next batch of compost! Biodegradable tea bags WWW.PGTIPS.CO.UK Here’s a fact! Around nine billion PG tips tea bags are enjoyed by cuppa lovers every year in the UK. That’s a lot of tea and tea bags. And we take that super seriously. Make no mistake, we're
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Good man. I'd like to do that but sadly am too lazy. I've just leant that PG Tips don't use plastic in their bags. Maybe time to change to them.
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Beaver with a spirit level?
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Excuse the blurry photo, my camera is screwed.
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This is why we don't put tea bags in the compost bin anymore. Apparently almost all manufacturers put a small amount of plastic in the bags. Rank.
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Bugger! I've got at least one box with tits nesting in right now as well. Next question; any ideas of how I might dissuade the nasty sods from setting up home in nextdoor's tree? [emoji848][emoji50]
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Uh oh, that doesn't sound so good. My pair must be exceptions then; they're far from shy! Always out there messing around. Pretty birds too, lots of different colours on them.
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Jays. Anyone know much about jays? I've seen a couple in the garden quite often recently. It looks like they might be nesting in next doors tree, I was watching them whilst having lunch just now. Are they a pest? You hear a lot about their cousins, magpies, and their bad reputation. I've never heard much about jays though. They keep raiding our bird feeder for the peanuts but other than that they don't seem to be causing too much trouble.
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Hope you didn't think I was being contradictory, I wasn't. Just trying to add some detail on wood ash. I agree with you about keeping an eye on the pH of the soil. Saying that though I've not tested mine around my fruit trees so no idea if I'm using too much! Each tree gets a dose about twice a year on average probably. Any idea of how much is too much?
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As I understand it, the potash (potassium) in wood ash promotes flowering and fruiting, hence particularly good for fruit trees.
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You really are a specialist. It is a real pain getting out of the bag, especially if it's a winter mission and you've got multiple bags, (I have a silk liner, a sleeping bag, an over-sleeping bag and then a bivvy when it's real cold). Don't think I'm ready to resort to a piss bottle just yet though! As long as you aren't "recycling" water in the pursuit of lightness!
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You've obviously figured out the most efficient form of alcohol for traveling light!
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Gutted. They are one of my favourite outfitters. [emoji26] That's a shame. Quality stuff at an affordable price.
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I just find pine a bit frustrating as firewood. It burns lovely and gives good heat, but doesn't last very long. You end up constantly reloading the fire if it's a cold night. I've burnt Scots Pine and Leylandii.
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Good question. For me the best bit of Bushcraft kit is a big old cast iron cooking pot. They're not new, clever or lightweight, but they're damn tough! They'll take any amount of abuse; you can chuck them on a roaring fire or red hot coals and they don't even flinch. Great for cooking as well, because of the thick cast iron they have a nice even heat, no hot spots. Good for doing a big hearty stew in. Obviously not for the purist who likes to travel light, but if there's a few of you the weight is not an issue.
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Wow. Impressive.
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Nice. They look sturdy enough. Are you planning to apply any kind of timber treatment? It would be interesting to see how long it would last without.
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Yep, a lot of people these days are simply not at a practical. What a shocking state of affairs.
