Howdy folks, I live in Ottawa, just a hop skip and a jump from the Ottawa River and I spend many hours outdoors in the course of a year. Ever since I was four or five, I've had a love affair goin' on with outdoorsy stuff and nature in general. In my teens I tested out my bush skills under many types of conditions and in many different locals constantly. The idea was to be able to make do with what you have at hand, where ever you find yourself. Shelters were always a priority with me. If they weren't done right they could put a real damper on your stay. Food, was only thought about after a good shelter had been completed and a campsite made ready for the coming night. One of my favorite nutrition things to take with me, was a simple little can of Sardines and some crackers to go with 'em. Out in the boonies with night fast approaching and my camp secure, those slippery little fish tasted mighty good and went a long ways towards providing the fuel for warming my innards, for the cool coming night air.
There is something VERY powerful about doing everything yourself in the bush and it has a way of building character that way too many inner-city kids will never attain. I believe that ALL schools should have Outdoorsy/Survival classes as part of their teaching system. Kids need to know how wonderful things are out there in the do-it-yourself, real world, once they've got a clue about some of this kool bush stuff, to start them off.
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