Be The Jam

I think next week will be my first voyage of discovery into the world of living off the land for a week. I have mixed feelings about this, part of me thinks that this will be an excellent challenge which will increase my knowledge and self sufficiency no end, part of me thinks that it will suck. I suppose, as with so many things, it is the attitude that is the key. I have been reading a lot of survival books recently and they all say that a good positive attitude makes the difference when the going gets tough. I'm going to be living off roots and berries for a week whether I like it or not so I may was well enjoy myself. The other thing is that at this time of year it is perfectly possible to go a week without eating without sufferng any ill effects so there is nothing to worrry about. Besides, I have some rice and some balsamic vinegar stashed away somewhere and if that's not the ingredience for a fine feast I don't want to know what is.

In September I'm going to head to Cornwall to meet up with a bunch of like minded people for a few days of living off the land. There will be fishing, catching crabs, gathering berries, picking nuts and catching the odd rabbit or two as well. By the end of it I might have picked up some useful skills and can't help but be good training for the jungle.

I had a go at shaving with a recently sharpened knife again today, it didn't work, I just can't get a blade that sharp. I forgot that I had got sunburnt a few days ago so all that happened was I scraped off a layer of dead skin and now my face has started to peel. It is very attractive, you should try it.