[Mark Turton]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #40589

Hi Alex, friend of mine switched to a Black Widow take-down last year, looks very similar to yours, it is so sweet to shoot.

I’ve been looking at the adds and now your comments are making me seriously consider one.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Mountain Cuisine? #40515

Regarding salt, I know exactly what you mean and its not something I had considered but an interesting point made by Les Stroud, cant quote exactly but it went something like:

Increased salt intake can replace salts lost thru exercise and perspiration and diluted by increased water intake.

I appreciate where he’s coming from but it must be very difficult to judge.

It may be interesting to see how much salt is contained in a freeze dried meal, measure out the equivalent amount of table salt dissolve it in the volume of water recommended in the instructions to see just how ‘salty’ it is, even then not sure how helpful that is as an experiment as in the meal it does two jobs seasoning and preserving.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Looking for a mentor Oregon. #40390

Hi Stadig and welcome, cant help directly with mentoring but your sure to get well considered and helpful replies to any question you post here.

In the meantime a copy of TJ’s Traditional Bowhunters Handbook will help you in the right direction.

Good luck with the mentoring, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Easy fire starter #12151

Can I play devil’s advocate

Take your pack into the yard when it next rains

Wait until you are nice and wet and getting cold

Put your dominant hand behind your back and under your belt

Now light a fire

Now open you first aid kit

Being able to light a fire gives you a warm glow doing it in adverse conditions could save your life.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Mountain Cuisine? #12045

Rice is always a good idea even if you take freeze dried meals it alows you to make them go further.Use the total absorption method it’s more fuel efficient.

I like chorizo sausage on it’s own or as part of meal.

Hard candy as a treat or to keep sugar levels up.

Tabasco cos I am a poor cook.

Two water filters will save filtering and boiling if you’re only one fails.

Good tea, coffee and rich dark chocolate for when you’re chores are done, but only one square a night.

Flour if you make bread or to use for thickening, salt pepper and some mixed dry herbs.

Pack dried goods in small quantities in zip lock bags.

I have a week in November in the Pyraness so must also give this more thought.

Looking forward to hearing how your preparation go.

Mark

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: You would never guess who dared me!!!!!!!!! #10903

Is that not a harpoon.

May come in useful next time I’m whaling in the woods.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: New bow #10838

Feet up in front of the fire, beer in hand two new bows, nice one.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Fun at the range today… #55350

Always good to hear about someone spreading the word, well done Crich.

I’m sure you will soon be overwhelmed with tokens of their appreciatio, maybe coffee and cookies.

Mark

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Buffalo Robes #55291

Can’t help with this one but share your desire.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: High desert stumping #55274

Sheep hunting in such open country will test your fieldcraft.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: New bow #55218

Congratulations Dawg, did you buy a lottery ticket on the way home they say these things happen in threes.

Mark.

Ps if do win the lottery I’m here to help.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Hello, newbie here #55174

Hi Jake, welcome aboard lot’s of good people here with a wealth of experience and knowledge to help you along the way.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #36008

Been watching the weather reports on TV hope those affected stay safe and warm

70000 cows killed in blizzards is an astonishing number dairy farming is tough enough without having to start over again

If anyone has a few minutes to stroll down memory lane go back to the beginning of this thread it’s a good read and some nice pictures

Mark

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: primative lonebow #35842

Try Clay Hayes you could even sign up to one of his workshops

And thinking about it if I wanted to go primitive Clay is the guy I would speak to

Check out his website twistedstave.com and video on making an osage bow.

Mark

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: This may be a dumb question but.. #14131

R2, frustratin when it dont!

Arthur, when you next get a wet afternoon make up some wool silencers I think you will be surprised how well they work.

Regards, Mark.

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