amit May 18th, 2008
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My little balcony has been annexed by an adventurous little family. Today being a beautiful summer day, I stepped outside to enjoy a cup of tea and an interesting book, only to be alarmed by a little bird that flew out of my car cleaning pail. Now I am in constant fear of doing anything that would disturb my guests.
Needless to say the balcony is now off limits and I hope this story has a very happy ending.
amit January 1st, 2008
amit November 24th, 2007
If you are like me and love the outdoors, you have perhaps faced the conflict between stepping off the trodden path, and not being stupid in putting yourselves in a unnecessary danger. Though I am sympathetic to even those who knowingly take extraordinary risks (skydivers, rock climbers, BASE jumpers etc.), I cannot understand the people who step over the edge in ignorance.
Here is a video on wilderness survival that I found really interesting, funny, and aimed at beginners. It was full of simple insights that could save your life when you are in a tough spot. Some of the things addressed: Why not to worry about building a fire? Why not to worry about food? How to react to a bear/ wild cat/ or a snake? How to signal? How not to get lost? etc.
Most importantly this video will help you build a survival kit in less than 20 dollars and pack it into a small (zip lock) plastic bag you can keep in your side pockets. I will mention some of the things that I thought were handy to carry.
Check out the video to see how to use them or other handy tips.
