Backwoods Survival School

Sorting out primitive fishing kit for the Shropshire RV & Swap Meet on July 25-26 there will be an extensive display on show at the Backwoods stand covering trapping, angling, spearing and netting ….. hopefully see you there for a chat!!

Little Obsidian arrow point …. like ice!!!

Summer time in Bonny Scotland……. torrential rain earlier now a hail stone storm…… time for the thermal long johns😳😳

Processed elm fibres ready for classes ……. Now on with the lime bast….

Bone and flint pendant…. new bling for the summer😃

A big thanks for all the lovely Birthday messages folks…. another year on and I’ve still not managed to be wind swept and interesting …….. oh well… check out the size of these strawberries!!!

My old trusty steed moved on to a new life after 17 years so I’m moving forward with new wheels …. Ladder and roof rack now installed ….. chunky wheels next I think……….

The Auricularia auricula in its dry state looks rather insignificant but when it’s been soaked by a heavy downpour it rehydrates into a lovely jelly ear!!!!

Wonderful soapy suds ……….. processing wych elm (Ulmus Glabra) requires a few days of flushing to remove tannins, saponins etc. I should get my smalls in there for their yearly scrub!!!!

Enjoyable day with Rvivalexperiences, sunny weather and fun it was refreshing not to see another ponassed fish. Conny did well managing the fire trench!!