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  2. Work boots

    in General Talk

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    Hello Wolfie. I just have to respond to your post. Us brits don’t like throwing things away. WELL. In 1986 a friend and I bought a pair each of the first imported Danner military boots. I still have mine although the linings are a bit messed up. Still a hell of a boot though. Jok.

  8. End pins

    in Longnetting

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    What length would you need? I have 3 lengths, stainless, 1 metre x , I think, 5/6 mom. You would be welcome to them. I can cut them to length for easier packaging. Jok.

  13. Holidays

    in General Talk

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    The Isle of Barra. My nephew bought a place there and spent a fair bit getting it ready. Sadly my brother passed and didn’t manage to get there so I have been asked to take his place. June/July I reckon. Jok.

     

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  18. Xc90 v discovery which one is better for reliability?

    in General Talk

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    Know what. I have the Honda CRV 2 litre and it is a lovely thing.  Comfy, all the extras, quick if you want it to be and my dog loves it. Wifey bought me a boot liner which, with the boot cage, keeps everything nice and tidy. Also it pulls a trailer with ease and is good on fuel. When you first buy one there is an option of 4 wheel drive, which, I found out , had been taken out on my car. Jok.

  19. Dry Stone Walling

    in Countryside Skills, Craft & DIY

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    I was forced/coerced by my father to help with drystone ‘dyking’ as it’s called in Scotland. Ordinarily, as with yourself, it was mostly stock damage repair. However we did do some quite long stretches and I can’t help but have look when up there to see if it is all still standing. To date that is the case. I was looking at your pics and notice you haven’t used any stretchers, stepping stones which protrude each side of the dyke normally used by shepherds and stockmen.  On to Neil.(BakerBoy)When you retire the biggest enemies are the weight and the cold. Nice topic. Jok.

  22. Over the border

    in General Talk

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    The Common riding in Galashiels is possibly the most famous.  We farmed on Threepwood which was a fantastic Hunt meet. Melrose hosted a meet which took place over the Tweed. All in all the hunting fraternity had, and probably still has, a a heck of a following in the Borders.

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  24. Over the border

    in General Talk

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    Dido. I,ve said it many times, in different context, on here. Melrose is the place to go in the Scottish Borders. I was born there and schooled there never mind playing rugby on the famous Greenyards. You have Melrose Abbey, the monks gardens which my grandfather tended for many years. Incidentally , he was the last person to ring The Abbey bell. The finest of salmon runs coming up from Kelso which I know you will like. Quality accommodation with personal friends of mine. All in all, THE place to start your adventures in Edinburgh. I could without doubt, take you on a fantastic adventure in the Scottish Borders but will let you discover the beauty and historic culture for yourself. There are one or two more on here who would no doubt endorse my feelings. Jok.

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  25. River Tay

    in Fresh & Salt Water Fishing

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    Possibly the most renowned junction anywhere. Also the most revered when it comes to salmon fishing. The Crosskeys is highly recommended. However, a few miles upriver and you are in Melrose. Beautiful and possibly the loveliest town in the Borders. My salmon days were not exactly legal. Jimmy Clinkscale, RIP, taught me a number of things including the use of a tennis net and a white tray in the water with me somewhere near with a light and a cleek. Happy days. Jok.

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