competency…making a pair of leather flip flops

A 20 minute video about making a pair of flip flops might not be everyone’s cup of tea….but, it’s a good thing to see this level of competency applied to anything. These are beautiful. And…it’s really good to see the … Continue reading

Cheap “Bushcraft” Knife

We have some of these in our kitchen. Cheap. Easy to sharpen. It looks like a bunch of folks think that they’re pretty good….even out of the kitchen and into the woods. Cool. … Continue reading

What if he Doesn’t?

I don’t take great chances. Of course, it’s supposed to ice tonight on the roads (and everywhere else)….and the PO makes sure that I’m out there in the worst of it….but …I don’t take great chances if I can avoid … Continue reading

Quiet (Forestry Day in the Woods: Felling an Old Pine Tree)

Any of these Northmen videos are great….and this one is no exception. Dudes out in the woods….working….felling a pine tree without any chainsaws. Quiet. And….the disclaimer at the end….”work hard, stay humble”. Beautiful.   Here’s the link to the Northmen … Continue reading

WHERE’S MY SUPPORT VEHICLE? WHERE’S MY SUPPORT?!

Here’s some dudes on a bike trip…who have a support vehicle to meet them at the pre-arranged checkpoints. Support is nice, I suppose. On day three, the guys support vehicle didn’t show up. After riding for 12 hours….the support crew … Continue reading