Category: the cottage

Why I Should Never Do Unboxings: The Ganzo Firebird Fh924 Gry Pocket Fol…

I never learn, everytimecI do a knife review with out looking through the knife first, I get into trouble…it getting worse with age…checkbout my dissaterous attempt…. The Novice Survivalist

The Orphaned Hand Saw: A Short Story

I can not drive past a garage sale. So I saw one and found another orphaned old school hand tool that needed to be adaopted. So I applied paid the adoption fee, filled out the required documention….(Not really). And brought the new family member… Continue Reading “The Orphaned Hand Saw: A Short Story”

Su Chickens BOX OF BLADES, Marble’s Black Stag Bone Congress Whittler, whittling and what not

Sometimes you just get lucky. As you are probably aware I have small YouTube channel. I have a couple thousand subscribers. Some very dedicated and some not so much. About Normal for tubing. Then this happens. …A small box arrived at my door and… Continue Reading “Su Chickens BOX OF BLADES, Marble’s Black Stag Bone Congress Whittler, whittling and what not”

Question….

How would you rate your confidence level? Yesterday Awesome…today….working on it….its still early …..need cofffee….and a job…and a life….but hey I have a cat.

My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course

Decided to try out making a full size wooden spoon. Found some Basswood cut it up and gave it a go. Turned out to be a really fun project. Learnt alot and now more to come. There are so many different types of spoons… Continue Reading “My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course”

EDC update – Marbles and Zippo, My Perfect combo

While surfing on line I came across 2 of my favorite carries. So I combined them to get one. Be safe out there and always keep your EDC updated. You never know when you may just need it Novice Survivalist

The SUDZA STICK – A sentimental excuse to whittle try some wood tattooing…”

Growing up in Africa I ate alot if traditional foods. One of my favorites was and still us Sudza. Made from corn meal it is a bland meal. However adding sauses and other relish dishes to ” dip” the sudza in makes all the… Continue Reading “The SUDZA STICK – A sentimental excuse to whittle try some wood tattooing…””

Hutsuls Wood Whittling Kit for Beginners – All you need to start

As you probably noticed I am on a learning to whittle better frenzy. I love to carve and whittle wood. But never really looked into it seriously. So thought I would take more serious approach to a way I like to just sit with… Continue Reading “Hutsuls Wood Whittling Kit for Beginners – All you need to start”

Watch “Hot Hot Day fly fishing Slevin Park, MN. Who said fish don’t bite in the heat” on YouTube

Yep it was a steamer day. Hot no wind, and miserable to be outside. So I went fishing, tge joy. I’ve always been told the fish don’t bite when it’s that hot out. They obviously don’t watch my videos, They never bite when I’m… Continue Reading “Watch “Hot Hot Day fly fishing Slevin Park, MN. Who said fish don’t bite in the heat” on YouTube”

Watch “Tough Possum Gear and Valtcan – mighty tiny but tuff combo” on YouTube

Always looking to lighten my load. And save on space. I found these guys who will certainly help. Tuff Possum Gear and Valtcan. 2 great companies with some quality stuff for your outdoor adventure. Check them out Remember knowledge is a survival skill. Never… Continue Reading “Watch “Tough Possum Gear and Valtcan – mighty tiny but tuff combo” on YouTube”