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by rik_uk3
Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Am radio stations
Replies: 8
Views: 3596

Re: Am radio stations

Your best bet is to buy a good radio, multiband type. Tecsun make good radio's and even the little http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECSUN-PL360-PLL-DSP-Radio-with-ETM-FM-AM-MW-SW-PL-360-DSP-Stock-in-UK/141384731371?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3...
by rik_uk3
Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Cash!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 5574

Re: Cash!!!

grenfell wrote:
rik_uk3 wrote: I keep £100, ironed flat in my wallet.
Is that after the laundering ? :lol:
Very good lol
by rik_uk3
Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Cash!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 5574

Re: Cash!!!

Always carry cash on you, I keep £100, folded and ironed flat in my wallet.
by rik_uk3
Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 20
Views: 5307

Re: 2 questions

Go for the tri mix canisters, butane/propane/isobutane.
by rik_uk3
Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 20
Views: 5307

Re: 2 questions

I've only seen 2 gas canister stoves for sale that say they can be used indoors (in a well ventilated area) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bright-Spark-1-Piece-Caravan-Camping/dp/B002Z77158/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417964427&sr=8-4&keywords=gas+stove+indoor http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bright-Spark-...
by rik_uk3
Sun Dec 07, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 20
Views: 5307

Re: 2 questions

Do you have a gas stove in the kitchen (Mains gas)? Has it killed you yet? It seems from posts on all sorts of forums that the PC/risk assessment world we live in blows many things out of proportion and this includes cooking indoors with a camp stove or lanterns :( Use a bit of common sense , open a...
by rik_uk3
Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:01 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: parrafin and other heating options?
Replies: 4
Views: 1239

Re: parrafin and other heating options?

No need to look abroad for spares

http://www.base-camp.co.uk/ Mike is the best supplier of all things stove and lantern in the UK and a great bloke to deal with.
by rik_uk3
Thu Dec 04, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: any of you on prescribed meds?
Replies: 54
Views: 15958

Re: any of you on prescribed meds?

as a depressive myself my recommendation would be to wean off the drug and get counselling. I had several episodes in the past and lost several months at work due to depression/ stress. I found counselling to be more helpful and weaned off the Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors . Obviously you...
by rik_uk3
Sun Nov 30, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Medical School
Replies: 24
Views: 11268

Re: Medical School

Good for you :) I was a very mature student when I went on my degree in Nursing and I loved every minute of it, work at a steady pace and make time for some fun.
by rik_uk3
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Winter Blackouts
Replies: 163
Views: 53177

Re: Winter Blackouts

Rik_UK3 - the cheap storm lamps are amazing for the cost, and work really well (great for garden parties) but be warned, because they are cheap they aren't finished very well and there are a few razor sharp edges in the thing. I did open my finger up rather deeply a few years ago when messing tryin...