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bio website jbazuzi.blogspot.com
location Port Townsend, WA
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Former member of C# team at Microsoft. Now a stay-at-home dad and DIY homesteader.


Feb
3
comment First time camping, need advice
Where? Time of year?
Feb
3
comment Can you eat pine needles in an emergency?
My point is that wherever you are going, you could learn about a few easy, tasty, nutritious plants beforehand.
Feb
2
comment Can you eat pine needles in an emergency?
There are so many edible plants that you can surely find something good to eat in the woods.
Feb
1
comment How to avoid exploding rocks
Watch out for river rock - rocks with very smooth, rounded surfaces. They are likely to have ancient water trapped inside.
Feb
1
answered How can I make/improvise a rope on a trip?
Feb
1
comment How can I make/improvise a rope on a trip?
It helps to know where in the world you are, as species vary.
Feb
1
comment What are some natural glues found in nature?
This question would be better if you said what you were gluing.
Jan
31
comment Backpacking or hiking in areas open to hunting
Would you add an orange cap to that? It's up high, which is good for visibility.
Jan
31
answered What are some toilet paper alternatives you could use in the woods?
Jan
31
comment What are some toilet paper alternatives you could use in the woods?
It helps to know where in the world you are.
Jan
31
awarded  Beta
Jan
30
answered What do I need to be aware of if I'm considering purchasing a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
Jan
30
answered How could I treat scrapes outdoors without a first aid kit?
Jan
29
comment Is it warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag?
It's only warmer if you're not alone...
Jan
28
comment If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing I should do?
This question needs to be a bit more specific. There's a big difference between walking your dog in the woods and getting disoriented and being in a plane crash in the middle of nowhere. Climate matters. Forest? Dry grasses? Desert? Water? Snow?
Jan
28
comment What pattern for casual planes should a castaway create on a desert island?
I mean, what are you measuring with the 6:1 ratio? Also, Jack is my father, ha ha. :-)
Jan
28
comment What is the best rope to have in a survival situation?
You can make a bracelet or belt to carry it. Google around for different ideas.
Jan
28
comment What pattern for casual planes should a castaway create on a desert island?
what is the ratio for?
Jan
27
awarded  Quorum
Jan
27
comment What are the rules for eating raw, wild meat?
@RoryAlsop: Can you back up that claim?