Enjoyed that very much as i need a walking stick. Good to see Maggie again too. You must miss her.

I’m a subscriber, but hadn’t seen this video before. So nice to see Maggie in her younger days out rambling with you. Happy memories!

Something about this guy. Simply a great chap. I’d love to spend some time outdoors with him.

@CatherineSTodd

4 жыл бұрын

me, too!

@jonwatson9765

3 жыл бұрын

Well, you might join your local council conservation volunteers. Woodland management is just one of the tasks, copicing etc. My favourite tool for this is a Yorkshire billhook. But you might also end up hedge laying - putting in a row of posts in an overgrown hedge, then partially cutting the growing stems, laying them over and weaving in between the posts. These are all very satisfying tasks anyone can manage first time out with more experienced members. The group usually provides the tools. Try it sometime and get out there in the fresh air and experience the real thing, not just watch and wish on KZread. Where ever you are, look and you will find. Next maybe dry stone walling or, in our group, a weekend in the Welsh mountain s helping restore a Welsh long house, an exchange trip with a German group in theNord Eiffel and so it goes. If you like watching, don't just wish, get involved. It is within easy reach.

I always smile when I see Maggie. Hey, I don't think blood makes the best wood stain. lol.

Incredibly strong, hazel. I made a handle for my pickaxe from it 31 years ago and it's still whole despite all I've subjected it to since.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Well, that says all you need to know about it! Cheers!

@Tom_Bee_

5 жыл бұрын

Woah

Very cool looking Newfie pup! Makes me sad for my old boy "Bruin" ('97-'05). They are one of the best breeds you could ever hope to have as a friend or family member.

Simon it’s a thumb crutch! For use with an injured thumb! 🤣

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Love your Newfoundland Maggie too

Maggie makes every video better.

Nice work ! Beautiful dog !

Nice touch mentioning you first did that at the age of 5. When I offered my 6 and 9 year olds a chance to try a single spiral, they *flew* to get headlamps and search the yard for potential sticks. All three of us will be making thumb sticks for the first time this Spring. Really nice musical intro.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

That’s lovely! Kids love to carve! 😁

Ouch, careful there mate. We don't want to see "Simon, a bloke in the hospital!" (loved the link to band aid btw) I have used Hazel to build bender shelters in the past, as you say it's incredibly versatile wood. ATB Criss

@fourteencrows1244

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that would still be a good episode.. Today we're camping in the ER over set up my baker tent near the triage and I'm going to make up a nice stew while waiting..

Perfect viewing with a cup of tea. Thanks for taking us along. Maggie really a darling!

Nice one Simon, looking forward to seeing it oiled.

@drpulpit

3 жыл бұрын

with patina of essence of human life from the thumb...

@thengillarnason7822

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what she said

I have to say I really enjoy your video's. Combing hiking with crafts etc really keeps me wanting more. Please keep it up!! Best regards from Canada.

Just a little tip to save the blade of your knife. Use the 90 degree spine to remove the bark - it works just as well and you won't dull your blade. Great video all the same. First one of your i've seen, and I have subbed :)

Love your newfie❤ The walking stick is very classy!

My cousin made me a blackthorn stick and slipped a section of metal pipe on the end.Nice vid.

Can’t beat hazel thanks for sharing

Always a pleasure watching your videos. Thanks, Simon. 🌄

Very nice Thumbstick Simon, excellent work :) ATB.

What Maggie!, Simon Cut his thumb in the woods carving! For some reason that remind me of a lassie Tv show when I was a kid. 😁 looked like a fun little project , I got some hazel here at home I planted around 20 years ago, going to have to make one or two . Nice to see you again Simon , sure looked nice were you was at , starting to warm up here . Come on summer! Have a good day mate . A.T.B. Thanks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I was getting a bit of Skippy the Bush kangaroo there too! Thanks mate!

@johnnybushman651

5 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know who skippy was , looked it up. Going to have to see if I can watch some of that 😂

Like your style, your message, the music, the videos. Really enjoy the shows. Relaxing.

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

Nice video and good job on that Thumb Stick. Greetings,, Kitty

Shows how useful a few plasters are! Easily forgotten first aid kit. Nice video simple starter carving/whittling project. Thankyou for sharing the idea and the gear!

Love this. Such a simple design but so effective

Thank you.

Cracking project! Can’t wait to make one!

Good Man, when you make a boo boo ( cutting your thumb ) you admit it. Thanks for another great video.

Looks great.

Great how dogs can relax whilst overlooking us working. Actually I had both our dog and our cat doing that this afternoon whilst forking over the vegetable garden...

@davidhuxtable8918

5 жыл бұрын

Yes but its about times all these lazy well kept well fed pets actually did some work!!? I think they are trying to overtake us? Have us on the ends of a shoestring!! We are their puppets!! Are they planning to takeover from us? Hmmm? Makes you think theyve already got us working for them?

@johantimmer3467

5 жыл бұрын

My previous dog was my helpmeet for wildlife tracking. Our current one hasn't learned that but, although quite friendly, is a very good guardian around the house. As for our cat, she's lots better than I am at catching mice and actually this very afternoon she did a very good job. I saw her do the predator approach stuff on the lawn, went to look and saw this was about a hedgehog. I've made a nestbox for those, so this allowed me to put one directly in it to catch the odour, hoping he or she will adopt it to breed in. We haven't had a resident couple for 6 years and we need them to eat slugs and suchlike.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

It’s lovely isn’t it - content dog, content human! 😁

Great video as always. I would love to see it in another video as a finished product! I may try this, it would make a great companion for my daughter. Thanks Simon!

Cool. Fancy some carving and that looks a good place to start.

Great vid bud, Ur a talented fella I'm gonna get my kids to watch this one and let them make it, I'm sure they will love creating one, And yes, first aid will be at hand 👍

Always a pleasure watching your videos.

Loved the stick and the nick Cheers

Very nice!

Uncle Simon, I must share with you the best damper recipe ever.

Might have to give that a go. Great idea. Look forward to seeing it when its dried and coated .

Nice stick, congrats and thanks!

EXCELLENT, very informative and helpful!😁

Terrific Video. Thank you for sharing !

I made one of those with my dad when I was a kid :) great fun.

Excellent video, Maggie is such a peaceful soul

Never heard of a thumb stick, but that’s pretty cool 👍🏻 Thanks Simon 😎

what a bloody nice stick.good job.

Quality craftmanship 👍🔥

Simon wrote: "We find a lovely sunny spot amongst the stands of hazel and settle down for a couple of hours of pure peaceful bliss! " So you are doing "moving meditation!" And you reminded me of why I used to love walking in the woods... I explored all day long when I was a child, sunrise to just before sunset. Had to be home by sundown! Love the music, the background sounds, sound of your voice, love the habitat and your big black dog... and love watching you do your beautiful work. Reminds me of the fields in North Carolina, and wish you were a neighbor of mine! This video will have to be *second* best! Gracias, amigo!

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Catherine! There is nothing better than a quiet spot amongst the trees, just the wind in the leaves, the creak of the trees and the birds singing - nothing is more peaceful.

Simply lovely mate

It's beautiful

I said to myself, "thumbstick? thumbstick? what is a thumbstick?" well now I know! thanks again, Simon. I am fast catching up and enjoying every minute of it!

Fantastic Simon "Something for the weekend sir "😉...

Simon again lovely video, nice little change from the hiking and camping. Look forward to the next one.

what a nice way to spend an afternoon. nice job on the thumb stick...

Hi Simon, I enjoyed watching that, it was rather relaxing actually. 😊

they say "you are not an artist unless you bleed for your art" :)

You Rock Simon!!! I always learn something from your videos!!! ;P

Made quite a few of these and other small whittling projects back when boys carried pocket knives and internet wasn't a thing 🙂 It's a great thing to do with the kids! They have their own knife. A Hultafors (with no pointy tip for the youngest). Doing that spiral pattern on a magic wand or something is always a popular challenge.

This video definitely is one on the most relaxing, good job Simon!

That is pretty cool, I've carved a few hiking staves over the years, especially with the Scouts.

Neat idea!! Ill give that a try!

thank you this is a good project for me and my Grandson!

Great little project to teach youngsters carving and knife safety 😝! I have a young protege I’m going to use this with as a beginning project. Thanks!

Will have to give that a whirl, very nice stick. I have no hazel in my neck of the woods but maybe maple might do the trick. Thanks for sharing your carving project!

Watching it now👍👍👍

Great tutorial Simon 👍🏻😁 Never seen a thumb stick before 🤔👌🏻 but looks nice. Thanks for sharing Atb to you my friend 😉 Tom

I love you and your videos keep up the good work

I love the patience of dogs. great companions

Lovely piece of work on a cracking spring day. Hope the nick is ok. A relaxing watch 👍👍Cheers Sel

Awesome video and a stunning thumb stick, a great project for working on out in the woods. Take care...(With thumbs and fingers in mind ;))

Yesssssss, Beer Time, Sorry Mrs T I'm out of order for next 30 mins !!!

inspiring!

thank you, Simon

That was great mate can't wait to see it Finnished I'll be doing one my self soon and hopefully a kuksa

That's cool.

Great one. Did exactly the same to my thumb last week.

Excellent video my friend you look very happy doing this 😄😄😄😄

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Happy as Larry (whoever he is!!)

another good video

Good stuff Simon

Nice stick!

Hi Simon really enjoyed watching that nice one squirrel

Nicely done, mate!

Good tip rounding off the edges, I learned this after my first little cane I made for my step son.

Beautifull...well done...A+++

Great video as always Simon

That's lovely Simon, well done, nice to see Maggie with you too , hazel is a lovely wood :)

nice one, thankyou

Good vid Simon...I'm going to try this out .....🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

yep simon gonna have a go at this from a drift wood stick we find here in orkney...all the best..mick.

Nice job

Ich bin begeistert, jawohl

Nice one Simon

Good one Simon

Another great project. Nice work. Give Maggie a god Pet, she is so beatiful and at peace in the woods. Best regards from South Sweden

Nice one again Simon, love to see the end product when you have oiled it.

Nice relaxing video Si 👍

Very nice. You sir are a jack of all trades! I’m impressed.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

And master of none!!! 😂😂

Lovely thumb stick Simon. Should give you years of good service. Thanks for another informative video. ATB

I've never heard of a thumb stick but it's the perfect name for it. Really nice spiral too - thank you. Hope your thumb heals without issue.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s healing up, slowly!

Nice carving Simon 👍