A newbie gathering... :-)
Howdy there, TheEdge! :) Makes my heart pump a bit faster seeing a young fella like yourself gettin' into this kool Survival/Bushcraft stuff! :cool: If you are serious about gettin' GOOD at it, you'll have to cut way back on Video Games, parties, and hangin' with fools and tools. Try to hook-up with one (or two max) other buddy who also has the spirit of adventure in them. Everything is WAY easier when you and your bush bud can work on projects together. It can all be done alone though too, if you've got a strong will and are fairly determined to get better at your chosen skills. That's how I got started a few decades ago. :D It was real hard, even back then, to find kids that were interested in Mother Nature or Earth Mother, so I hope YOU can find someone to grow with. Maybe you have a cousin if none of your school pals can be rounded up for this adventure stuff!
Dude, have you ever asked them if they would consider teachin' Survival Stuff at yer school? Might be worth a try??? Actually, you'll be better off in here little buddy, reading and learning ALL about whatever it is you want to go for. It's ALL, very interactive here! There are MANY experts in here Edgebuddy, and they ALL love to share the talents they have acquired, right here on this very excellent forum. THIS is about the best education spot for you right now, school has many, many shortcomings and I know they don't care about what's real or what really matters, IMHO. Been there, done that and moved on...to the boonies, smilin' :D
Lookin' forward to seeing your posts on here my new friend...
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