OK so what NEW skills are you hoping to pick up this year?

[MCavity]

For me it's storing food, buying basic kit, growing potatoes and archery.

[Grumpy Grandpa]

My first skills priority has to be archery. Stuck as I am, I need defensive/offensive capability and archery, as I see it, has to be my best option.

My youngest granddaughter was just asking about trying it (she had an attempt at a show not long ago and scored better than her dad!!) so I have the best reason in the world...

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Other than that, we'll be moving house soon and then some degree of gardening (whatever I can manage,) will be next on the list, followed by preserving.

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(If I'm lucky enough to actually grow something...)

[NorthernRaider]

(24 June 2013, 16:54)Grumpy Grandpa Wrote: My first skills priority has to be archery. Stuck as I am, I need defensive/offensive capability and archery, as I see it, has to be my best option.

My youngest granddaughter was just asking about trying it (she had an attempt at a show not long ago and scored better than her dad!!) so I have the best reason in the world...

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Other than that, we'll be moving house soon and then some degree of gardening (whatever I can manage,) will be next on the list, followed by preserving.

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(If I'm lucky enough to actually grow something...)

GG Maybe this will help
http://www.archerygb.org/archery/big_weekend.php

[Grumpy Grandpa]

Thanks for that NR. Nearest venue is a wee bit far but I've sussed a local club in my hometown...

[Straight Shooter]

When I master the copy of pics to paste on here GG will post you pic of raised beds I made this year could be handy for you pal.

[River Song]

Car repair

[Grumpy Grandpa]

(24 June 2013, 21:18)Straight Shooter Wrote: When I master the copy of pics to paste on here GG will post you pic of raised beds I made this year could be handy for you pal.

Thanks SS. I'd really appreciate that.

I was already thinking it would have to go that way, so I can reach from my chair. (It's my spine that's damaged so bending's a no-no.) I reckon I'm going to have to collect a helluva lot of rubble though, to bring them up to a working height (and have a landlord that's okay with that... )

Another thought - going to need a trailer to fit on the back of the chair, to haul rubble, soil, etc...

[Highlander]

This would be great for you GG,..I would think

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GARDEN-HEA...2c6dc7ad4b

[Grumpy Grandpa]

(24 June 2013, 22:29)Highlander Wrote: This would be great for you GG,..I would think

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GARDEN-HEA...2c6dc7ad4b

I could replace that handle with a bar with a towing eye, to fit the hook I also haven't got yet - then I'd only need 50 quid (I think I might have the other £4.95) and I'd be good to go!

Seriously though, it does look workable...

[Highlander]

(24 June 2013, 22:35)Grumpy Grandpa Wrote:

(24 June 2013, 22:29)Highlander Wrote: This would be great for you GG,..I would think

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GARDEN-HEA...2c6dc7ad4b

I could replace that handle with a bar with a towing eye, to fit the hook I also haven't got yet - then I'd only need 50 quid (I think I might have the other £4.95) and I'd be good to go!

Seriously though, it does look workable...

Yes, I saw the price tag, but I do have a similar one that doesn't tip, they are quiet good quality, use pneumatic tyres so manage rough ground easily, and is a good size for your Merc