The Novice Survivalist
A novice outdoorsmen learning camping, fishing, bushcraft and survival. "KNOWLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL"
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Well now that you mention it…..
What brings you peace? I am a paranoid sociopath person when It comes to daily prompts,messages on my phone, emails, alerts, comments and…well everything…..gotta say these prompts are not helping me right now…….I have to answer…its not bringing me any piece….just so you know….the… Continue Reading “Well now that you mention it…..”
Uummmm
What profession do you admire most and why? RETIREERS……Its a rewarding profession. You get paid to dowhatever what you want. Argh…I chose the wrong career…..unemployed…gonna take awhile till I can do what I want. But I persist….. Ha…kidding I get to be semi retired… Continue Reading “Uummmm”
Wait a minute…..
Describe your life in an alternate universe. There an alternative universe!!!. Yaay……I would be the….no wait. Probably just another old and tired guy. Trudging through life….just saying.
A true masterpiece Amongst Cult Knives- Otter Mercator Black Cat
I own a few folding knives. I am constantly looking for a great folder. Certain makers have a overall great series of knives. Probably in the more traditional types I own alot of Rough Ryder. But, I nothing gets my attention when I find… Continue Reading “A true masterpiece Amongst Cult Knives- Otter Mercator Black Cat”
I am ashamed to say…
What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? Way back when men were men…I was in Kobe Japan. Paid about $160.00 for a Kobe steak. It was tiny but the best steak I have ever had. 😋. And… Continue Reading “I am ashamed to say…”
No way
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. Really, have tried I mean really tried to read, watch or listen to the “news”…. I remember listening to the news growing up every morning in… Continue Reading “No way”
What…….
List 30 things that make you happy. I don’t know that many things for anything, never mind things that make me happy….I know know what makes me unhappy…not knowing 30 things about anything….Aargh
DIY Budget leather projects for a rainy day – learning leathercraft
Did some leathering learning on a cool rainy day…the joy. Saved money by using off cuts from other projects the joy
Modified OPINEL No 9, The TADPOLE, Wharncliffe Whittler , It’s a little masterpiece
I love the Opinel out knife. They are really well made. Almost perfect. The best thing is that they can be modified in so many ways. Here’s one way I changed a #9. Remember knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Survivalist
My favorite game…really
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? Well….I am old, I live alone, the cat is a useless game player….so for me, favorite game….just like Kindergarten….nap time…
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