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09-11-2006, 02:22 PM
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After sitting in a hide on a chilly Sunday I think a thermos mug to put some hot soup in will go on my Christmas list. And some hand warmers for my pockets. |
09-11-2006, 07:33 PM
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What is Greenwing Susie?
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09-11-2006, 09:08 PM
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You can't have too many thermal gloves and socks .... do they make anything similar for the sitting parts? Quote: |
Originally Posted by smartie After sitting in a hide on a chilly Sunday I think a thermos mug to put some hot soup in will go on my Christmas list. And some hand warmers for my pockets. | |
09-11-2006, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman Not cheap but I'd like a half decent microscope.  | brunel microscopes do a half decent one for 49 notes - see the reviews section , of course if you want an entirely decent one then you will need to pay more 
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09-11-2006, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott You can't have too many thermal gloves and socks .... do they make anything similar for the sitting parts? | I believe its called thermal underwear, Paul. 
Greenwing is a BAFTA winning tv comedy set in a hospital, Nightshade. I am looking forward to the Christmas special immensely.
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09-11-2006, 09:43 PM
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09-11-2006, 09:52 PM
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Did you like 'hippies' & 'spaced' Susie? fantastic... some of the same actors. |
09-11-2006, 09:56 PM
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Nooo - I am afraid I have never seen them, Honeybee. If it is the same sense of humour then I am sure I would like them. I'll do a google and see what I can turn up, unless you have any linkage?
Greenwing was recommended to me by a friend who is a Consultant. He said it was just like the hospital where he worked.  He is a bit strange so I wouldn't be surprised. YouTube - green wing
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09-11-2006, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Susie Nooo - I am afraid I have never seen them, Honeybee. If it is the same sense of humour then I am sure I would like them. I'll do a google and see what I can turn up, unless you have any linkage?
Greenwing was recommended to me by a friend who is a Consultant. He said it was just like the hospital where he worked. He is a bit strange so I wouldn't be surprised. YouTube - green wing | erm, think you can buy them on dvd. Telewest are running 'Spaced' series on replay at the mo if you're subscribed. You'll love them, kooky humour. Hope you've seen 'Sean of the Dead', hillarious. |
09-11-2006, 10:04 PM
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09-11-2006, 10:08 PM
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Spaced looks great and I have Telewest so I will check it out. Cheers, Hunnybee
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09-11-2006, 10:43 PM
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You've had your hair done, Susie. It looks good! |
09-11-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by smartie After sitting in a hide on a chilly Sunday I think a thermos mug to put some hot soup in will go on my Christmas list. | check this out smartie http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/re...hp/product/427 at under a fiver in tescos it could be just what you are looking for
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10-11-2006, 06:02 AM
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This is on my list too. Fund ten metres of hedgerow.
Jules
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10-11-2006, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by eeyore it could be just what you are looking for | Thanks Eeyore, I think it is just what I'm looking for, and just in time for my birthday next week |
10-11-2006, 07:36 AM
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Wilkinson's do those insulated mugs for £2.99, the National Trust do exactly the same one for £7.99.
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10-11-2006, 10:09 AM
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I wasn't thinking of all-over protection! When I'm out walking on the moors in the winter it's my extermities that get cold so need hats gloves and socks (I'm not a penguin) *but* the rest of me can get overheated if I wear too many layers. I don't sit around looking at birds but wondered if the same thing applied to people in hides - might there not be some device to sit on or to slip down your trousers (or whatever)?
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Originally Posted by Susie I believe its called thermal underwear, Paul. | |
10-11-2006, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott might there not be some device to sit on or to slip down your trousers (or whatever)?
Perhaps I shouldn't ask questions like that? | ROFLOL Paul!!!
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10-11-2006, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott - might there not be some device to sit on .... | thats a thermarest - just fold it in half and sit on it , jobs a good un
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10-11-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott I wasn't thinking of all-over protection! When I'm out walking on the moors in the winter it's my extermities that get cold so need hats gloves and socks (I'm not a penguin) *but* the rest of me can get overheated if I wear too many layers. I don't sit around looking at birds but wondered if the same thing applied to people in hides - might there not be some device to sit on or to slip down your trousers (or whatever)?
Perhaps I shouldn't ask questions like that? | I can see it now ... "Honest, officer, I was just sitting here watching the birds and I came over all over heated .."
I imagine if one wanted to be practical a thermos of hot water and a hotwater bottle would do the trick. Better than those clicky heat up handwarmer thingies.
And ta, Badgerwatcher, that is my usual hairdo. The straight one takes two hours and third degree burns to my scalp, this one takes 30 seconds. lol
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10-11-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Susie And ta, Badgerwatcher, that is my usual hairdo. The straight one takes two hours and third degree burns to my scalp, this one takes 30 seconds. lol | WOW, I know that one but you have loooovely curls I'd never bother with the iron. Mine is more wavy trying to be curly but not really managing it so I resort to the iron often.
Mostly I find a hair band works best 
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10-11-2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Susie I can see it now ... "Honest, officer, I was just sitting here watching the birds and I came over all over heated .." | "Oh lord, please don't let me be misunderstood ....."
That's my story and I'm sticking to it - I expect you and everyone else to back me up ...
"I'm just a soul whose intentions are good ....."
I think eeyore's sorted that one.
My usual advice to anyone taking a hike in deep midwinter on the moors is to take a small flask of hard liquor - it won't save your life but it will make you feel better about dieing ...
Okay, I'll make a serious suggestion which is 'maps' - I always enjoyed maps and atlases (before I got the set) and they are useful ... |
10-11-2006, 08:53 PM
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Paul your post number is 888. That's a Chinese lucky number. Ha ha you can't post now or you'll lose it!
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10-11-2006, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman Paul your post number is 888. That's a Chinese lucky number. Ha ha you can't post now or you'll lose it! |
My my.. julie.. i am full of admiration.. what a way to keep a bloke quiet lol
jaki
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11-11-2006, 12:05 AM
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A rucksack with a hotwater bottle in it works quite well to keep your back warm, and can be sat on if you're careful! Also, I freeze bottles of mineral water in the summer, and they stay frozen for hours, providing a cold drink when you're out walking. A black silk balaclava is a present I wish I'd had years ago, light in the pocket, and useful if a cold wind strikes, or if you want to storm a embassy! Also very handy for taking photographs of sharp-eyed foxes through the window with all the lights on! As you see, I'm heavy on the glamour! | |
