Elder Bellows. Make your own wooden bellows to get that fire going!

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

Nice tip for the wild. I'm just glad there's some perfect bamboo growing in my backyard

[@Gabblerwba1]

Whittling that Eldar on a sunny day in February with a bovril and mans best friend, enough said, thanks for sharing this gem.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha! You put that so well!! Thank you.

[@andrewforrest8592]

Brilliant video Make your own wooden bellows to get the fire going great idea

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Andrew! Glad you enjoyed it. Atb, Simon.

[@WarrenKimpel]

nice video

[@johnmichaels4330]

Very cool. We don't have that in texas, but have lots of other plants like this. I personally use an old radio antena because it collapses small when not in use.

[@martynjones7824]

Thank you Simon for another great video ... I'm off to my local woods right now to make my own much needed bellows !

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Martyn! Hope you got on okay. Atb, Simon.

[@martynjones7824]

I did thank you Simon ! PS I hope you found your spoon !

[@ralmansourgcs]

I like what you have doing Simon because I am interesting with camping and I am improving my English language. chars

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Rayad - I’m really glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Simon.

[@gumms1978]

Best bovril I ever had was from a burger van in Glasgow I was soaked and freezing the lassie said a bovril would make me feel better , I thought she had gone nuts when she put a load of pepper and a squirt of tomato sauce in it. It was amazing

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Oh yes!! Nowt better for warming up yer cockles! Sticks to your insides like tar. Atb, Simon.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Always good to see you and Maggie out and about Simon. Treading on your bellows....nasty lol. Elder is a wonderful shrub. I hope you found your spoon. Thank you for showing us how to make a very useful tool from a readily available material. Paul :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Paul! No, the spoon was nowhere to be seen, I’ll look again when I’m next in that spot. Atb, Simon.

[@paulgib96]

Great video Simon! For my wooden bellows, I purchased very cheaply, a 3 foot length of Surgical Grade plastic tubing. It's available in different diameters, so it was easy to find the right size for my bellows. I simply tightly pushed one end of the tubing on to the end of my bellows. I can now have my face up to 3 feet away from my fire!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That’s a good idea, no singed eyebrows for you! (Unlike me! Lol) cheers, Simon.

[@billygoatfilms7531]

Well done Simon a very nice simple instructional film. Good to see Maggie out and about. Hope you found the spoon. ⛺️

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Mike! No, the spoon is still there - camouflaged amongst the leaves!! Never mind - I’ll have to whittle another!! Cheers, Simon.

[@linneekay98]

Another great video... thanks for sharing. Your videos are very relaxing... a great stress reliever! :) And I loved the shots of Maggie. lol

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! She very photogenic - and loves the limelight! Atb, Simon.

[@johnroberts5896]

Keep them coming Mate top notch, Lovey to see Mags back out and about, great lap dog !!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Johnny! She’s back on top form, although she wasn’t impressed about the lack of food going on the fire! Atb mate, Simon.

[@johnsmyth6283]

Bovril, drink of the gods!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Amen! ☕️

[@tentage26]

hi Simon when I was a kid 60 years ago we used elder to make pea shooters whistles

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Alan! So many uses!! I’ll have to whittle myself a new spoon out of some!! Atb, Simon.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Hi mate your videos are very educational you put things across very well do you teach if had half of your knowledge I would be very happy thanks for sharing atb jimmy 😎😎

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jimmy, that’s very kind! I used to teach, but found the classroom wasn’t the place for me. I’m happier outside or making stuff! Cheers, Simon.

[@r.d.j.6874]

I never knew that eldery had a soft core. So i got a bit smarter to day. Thanks!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! Glad it was useful! Atb, Simon.

[@scrum5atk1]

The core burns quite well when dry

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

Nice one Simon. Gotta give this a try when I'm home. I'm quite partial to veg bullion. Same as bovril just stir a couple spoonfuls into hot water. Nice on a winter trek. Thanks for sharing. Take care, mate.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Andy! I’ll have to give the buillion a go, been bingeing on the Bovril lately and getting a bit beefed out!! Thanks for stopping by mate, Atb, Simon.

[@ellisholcomb7942]

Thanks I appreciate you for take your time to share with us wish you all the very best until next time my friend God bless you and your family

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Ellis! I really appreciate the kind words of support. All the best, Simon.

[@dpax100]

We don't have Elder here in Malta but thought I could adapt this using shafts of bamboo which grows every given the chance.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That would work perfectly! 👍

[@GunsKnivesandBeer]

Great video. We don't have elder here in Colorado. Not much of anything other than pine and aspen.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! Ah - you’ll have to raid somebody’s back yard for some Buddleia (Buddleja, butterfly bush) it works well too! Atb, Simon.

[@bobbyson39]

Thanks for sharing Simon I really enjoy your videos - keep doing it !!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Rob! Glad you are enjoying them - that’s what it’s all about for me! Cheers, Simon.

[@Greentim67]

I've had this Big tree in my Garden 4 ,9yrs ,now I know how to love it TYVM BRO.

[@Buschpirat]

Ahoy Simon. Yes, a bellow is so important. We have an awful winter this year. A lot of grey sky, a lot of raining and even the dead pine trees a soaked wet. I will definitely give the elder a chance beside my metal thing ;-). Greetz from GER. Azze

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Azze - Yes, the winter was the same here - wet, windy and grey!! It’s good if you forget your extending bellows (and it doesn’t freeze to your lips when it’s really cold!!) Atb, Simon.

[@johnwatson8866]

I'M ALL OVER THE HOT BOVRIL DRINK!!!! Living in Canada it's VERY hard to get - at least real Bovril spread. Every time a friend gores to the UK I ask for them to bring me back as much as they can find / willing to carry!

[@jimlane7134]

Lovely footage as aways mate and good to see Maggie,look forward to your next vid all the best 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jim - Maggie is definitely back to her old self! Although, she was disappointed in the lack of steak!! Atb, Simon.

[@robertredwood9944]

Great video Simon. Elderflowers in a batter and deep fried and then sprinkled with icing sugar. Loved the bovril cubes not seen in a cube form. Will have to try and find them.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Rob, I’ve got to try that!! A good friend keeps hinting to me to try sweet wild edible things (except berries) this might be just the ticket! Bovril cubes you can get in most of the supermarkets - with the oxo cubes etc. Atb, Simon.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Its been years since I had bovril, so had some last night before bed, its so satisfying and filling for a drink. I will definitely be taking some into the woods with me next time. Some great bushcraft tips with regards to elder, I've made elder berry and elder flower wine but didn't know about the bellows, Atb, Damian.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Damian, it’s a really useful shrub/tree - loads of uses! Whistles, pea shooters, hand-drill spindles - just some of the uses other viewers have mentioned! Plus of course elderberry jam!! Mmmmm. Atb, Simon.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

For those who hate the idea of losing stuff while hiking/camping , there's a really useful glow in the dark paracord. If you attach 10cm to your items it'll help ! It's not amazingly long lasting but if you're looking for the item its attached to after dark, with a high power torch, it'll retain a little light after you wave the torch past it.

[@2338]

Hey. Thank you for the video. The elder is a really useful plant

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you for watching! It does have lots of uses - I’m going to revisit elder later in the year as an edible plant. Atb, Simon.

[@RedStagBushcraft]

Good video m8 really enjoyed it. ATB Phil.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Phil, glad you did! 👍 Atb, Simon.

[@TudorThomas]

Hot Bovril - can't be beat!! Not long found your channel, and really glad I have. Great viewing Simon! All the best from North Wales. T

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Thomas, love Bovril, sticks to your insides like tar and warms you up!! Glad you came across the channel - thanks for watching!! Atb Simon.

[@spanishunboxinromero6595]

Ancient tecnología is the BEST!thanks for sharing, Paco

[@bigfatpear]

in love your channel.great stuff.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy! 😁

[@pembling1]

Bovril, that takes me back, yum, even Maggie looked like she'd locked onto the scent. Almost a Bisto moment, lol. Nice video as always Simon. Thanks for sharing, hope the spoon turns up mate.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Got to love a drop of Bovril! Never found the spoon - I’ve got a bright yellow paracord lanyard on my new one! Atb,Simon.

[@tinaturner134]

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[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!! I really appreciate the support! It means the world to me - Thanks! Atb, Simon.

[@MrRamyourcar]

Cool bud.we don't have that species in texas.i made one out out an old radio antenna. Lol and its collapsible. I like your style bud.cheers Tim

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Tim! Those extendable ones are pretty good - I looked at the pocket bellows branded one, but this one works pretty well. I was going to say something about the feel of wood on your lips, but decided against it 😂😂 Cheers mate, Simon

[@AlexVBucur]

Good one! Very helpful.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Alex, glad you liked it! 👍

[@Bushmanschool]

Thank you nice video, you have a new subscriber.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you and thanks for the sub!! Atb, Simon.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Useful for hand drill fires as well...we have shorter shrubs here in the mountains...the flowers are steeped for tea to reduce fever, the berries are rather tart but can be used in jams...or wine...other parts of the plant have alkaloids that can be harmful if ingested in quantity, though i know there are different varieties of elder...so not sure these toxic properties exist in your neck of the woods. I personally like elder berries even though they can be quite tart and they are brilliant for friction fire...i like your Bellows...Maggie looks to be having a grand ol time!..atb...woods

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Woods! Our Elder is also mildly toxic, the leaves, flowers and seeds especially, but once cooked are fine - not that you’d want to eat the leaves!! I too like the berries, in small doses and I’ve made really nice jam with them before. I’m going to do a video on them as food later in the year. I’ve used the stems (older ones) as bow-drill spindles before - I’ll try them for hand drill - I’m rubbish at hand drill!! Lol! Cheers mate, Simon.

[@petersymons7817]

Thank you

[@MarksWildCamping]

Excellent stuff mate! I am going to try and find some Elder and give this a go when I am next out and about :-) You have a new subscriber :-)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers and thanks for the sub! Dead easy to make, just remember to take something with you to push the pith through - although a thin bit of hazel would probably do just as well! Atb, Simon.

[@colinbrown4008]

Bellow mate, nice video ;)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - I like what you did there!! 👍

[@pbrb123]

Nice one, Simon. No elder in my area, but I'm going to keep an eye out for things that might work similarly. Hope you found your spoon!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! There are a few different trees/shrubs that’ll work just as well. No, the spoon evaded all my efforts to find it - my next spoon will be getting blinged up with yellow paracord! Atb, Simon.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Reed or bamboo are easy substitutes !

[@rickywoodcock7222]

👍 hope u found your spoon Simon

[@PanoAkourdaleia]

BTW, I have the radio aerial style of bellows you mentioned in your video. I mention it because it is a piece of crap and fell apart after 5 uses. Just wanted to warn everybody to avoid buying the Baddest Bee V3 Pocket Bellows to avoid disappointment. Your approach is so much better. All I have to do now is find out what an elder tree is in Greek!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Alex, that is useful to know! The Latin name is Sambucus Nigra, but Buddliea (Buddleja, butterfly bush) also works very well. I hope you manage to find something that will do the job! Atb, Simon.

[@kimbieandi]

I'll bet a crochet hook would work great. I grew French Endives in my garden one year, and they keep coming up. This year when I pulled them out, I noticed the stalk is hollow! So I cut three lengths. The hollow section is about a 3/8". I'm just wondering how long they will last, if they will dry out or what.

[@norfnifelemon]

Cheers Simon! Great vid as always and loving the bovril....no you can't! It's like Marmite, "Europeans" have no idea about "fine cuisine" hehe.... ATB

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha!! I remember a Belgian friend of mine visiting me once, we had toast, on which, naturally, I spread a generous smearing of marmite. He took a huge bite, expecting it to taste of what he thought was chocolate spread! The look on his face was priceless!! Cheers mate, Simon.

[@johnbooth2451]

My Dad loves an oxo like that ..find it too salty myself but when out in the wild and need a hot drink nice and easy

[@FlyingSquirrelOutdoors]

Hey, found you via MTWoodsrunner's gear tag. Nice vid, like your style, new sub and looking forward to getting to know you!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Good old Woods!! And thanks for the sub! Atb, Simon.

[@SwampValley]

Hey, really nice channel, you do some awesome things. I've been wanting to try an elder tipped bow drill. Subscribed 🤠

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! Glad you like the channel. Elder makes a a good spindle, I’ve used it before for bow drill, the soft core creates loads of fibrous char material that in turns makes a good ember. 👍 Atb, Simon.

[@peterdixon348]

I suppose bamboo's another alternative, which doesn't need hollowing, though you've gotta be careful with splinters of course. Not so freely available in the wild as elder, I guess, though I have a massive clump of it in my garden.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Peter, I reckon bamboo would work perfectly! Good idea. Atb, Simon.

[@norfolkyeti]

Good job Simon, there could be all manner of uses for elder tubes....does it season well, without cracking? Regards, Scott

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Scott, you need to dry it slowly, best outside for a bit in the dry, but it’s fairly stable really - then an oil bath to seal it and it’ll last for years! Atb, Simon.

[@markmullins3432]

I have a collapsible back scratcher that is hollow. The scratcher thingy comes off to reveal the hollow tube. It's also 2-1/2 feet long when extended. Hope you find you spoon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Mark. The spoon never turned up 😢 I bought a new one and tied a bit of bright yellow paracord to it!

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Your right there’s nothing quite like a hot bovril on a cold night, had sort of forgotten about it, definitely not seen the cubes. Did you find the spoon??

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Martin, I spent a while looking, but the spoon evaded my efforts! ☹️ oh well! The cubes are available from most supermarkets, handier than a jar, you can even get it in preloaded disposable cups. Cheers, Simon.

[@johnnybushman651]

Never made a drink like that , will give it a try . Bay the way , what kind of dog is that ? Nice looking and did you found your Spoon ? I love the videos were you make things , I save very one of them. Thanks for your videos, nicely done.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Johnny! Never found the spoon 😥 But I did buy another and tied a bright yellow lanyard to it 😂😂 Maggie is a Newfoundland - the gentle giant breed. Atb, Simon

[@maxboonkittypoison]

great stuf hope the dog dit gotten some bovril to hahaha

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Kitty! Too salty for her, but she got a treat when she got home - chicken! Cheers, Simon

[@maxboonkittypoison]

@@simonablokeinthewoods ooh awesome!! dogs are our best friends :D

[@KingsTLC]

A very useful tree / shrub elder....did you find your spoon..??

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! Nah, the spoon evaded me!! It was a good one too! ☹️ I’ll have to whittle a replacement..........back to the elder tree!!!!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Awesome job Simon. Not too sure about the gravy drink though :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Jason - oh, it’s much better than it sounds! Really good and warming - be perfect for a Canadian winter!! Cheers! Simon.

[@TrailguidePictures]

I'll have to see if I can find some.

[@BushcraftNotMinecraft]

Hi Simon, Elder is poisonous (cyanide-producing glycoside in the leaves, twigs, and seeds) so it's probably a good idea that you remove the bark. Using it as a bellows shouldn't be a problem but I wouldn't use it as a straw. Regards, Phil

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Phil, good point about using it as a straw - elder is only mildly poisonous, and probably, a good oiling would seal it enough. I’m planning on doing a video on the edibility later in the year when I’ll talk more about toxicity. Atb, Simon.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

I had heard tale of not using elder to cook over because of something in it but couldn’t recall what..?

[@christianzeis7779]

American has boullion cubes same thing good to has a cup when feel under the weather

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Ah! Thank you Christian. I assumed that stock/boullion cubes would be available in other places, and it’s good to know that it’s not just the English who drink it as a beverage! Atb, Simon.

[@simondickinson4236]

You can’t beat Bovril

[@munchkin5674]

We have one made from a 3 foot piece of 1/2" copper pipe. One end has a cap soldered on with a hole in the center. The other end is flared out a bit for the mouth piece. That extra length makes it easier. We also have 2-3 made our of brass tubing that telescopes to a longer length and made to a storage length that fits in a pack, etc. This idea isn't new. Elder, particularly the Mexican Elder, is really considered just a big weed. They have a spongy, pithy core. When the wood from these trees become rotten and punky, that make excellent fire tinder that can be charred like cloth.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers, here to, elder grows rapidly and adorns every hedgerow like a weed, but a useful plant for the flowers, berries and of course the wood which lends itself to all sorts of useful applications. I’ve seen the extending bellows that work like a radio antenna. Your copper bellies sounds great for use at a static camp or on the bbq - might have to have a go at one - thanks! Atb, Simon

[@GINGER_out_and_about]

Great vid going to give this a go,,,,, did you get your spoon back??? Love bovril, especially when there's a chill in the air atb mike

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Mike - nah, the spoon is most definitely lost!! I’ll have to whittle myself a new one! You know when you’ve drunk too much Bovril when your pee smells like it (I speak from experience!) cheers mate, Simon.

[@dojodance]

those are good sticks for making fire (with the pith still intact).

[@bathcolin]

Great vid Simon, hope you found your spoon?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Colin! No, I went back and looked, but it was nowhere to be seen! I’ve since replaced it with another similar one (with bright yellow paracord attached!!) cheers, Simon.

[@sosteve9113]

Great video,nice fire lighting,did you find your spoon?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Steve - no, the spoon was nowhere to be found! I’ll go back and look another day. ☹️ Atb, Simon.

[@abefrohman1759]

We have similar cubes just a different brand. Usually Knorr.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Abe, a similar thing, I’m sure it would be nice as a drink! 👍 cheers, Simon.

[@M101K3]

He'th taking the pith!

[@dralexanderseager]

Hi Simon, does it have to be green wood or does it work with dead standing elder too?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Dead wood works fine Alexander - might even be easier! Atb, Simon

[@dralexanderseager]

Thanks Simon! I found some dead standing elder on a dog walk today - tried it just now and it worked brilliantly, thanks for the inspiration!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Pleasure! Glad it worked well! Atb, Simon

[@dralexanderseager]

Just thought I should try it with green wood for comparison - turns out green wood is SO much easier as the pith is LOADS softer (should have been obvious I guess, but nevermind...). I definitely recommend that for the future!

[@scrum5atk1]

Great vid Simon, I made some and posted a picture on reddit, someone commented that elder contains things that make up cyanide in our body, will this reduce with drying ? Obviously people are not going to sit and chew them? I just thinking of people using green wood 5 minutes after cutting, I'm not try to scare anyone, just saying

[@scrum5atk1]

I found some bamboo growing near me,I went for long and thin,but might se how thick it is and go short and fat, Nipped out to cut some elder in the alley,all I can reach is dead

[@willemmentz7190]

Here is an idea: Store your ferro rod in the bellows...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Willem, that is a genius idea - I love it!! Cheers, Simon.

[@johnwessinger7768]

Hey Simon did you find your spoon or spork?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

No, I looked everywhere! My new one has bright yellow paracord on it! Haha! Atb, Simon.

[@DannyWalker1949]

I hope ya found your spoon🥄

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Danny, but unfortunately not - I’ll look again another day! Atb, Simon.

[@jasonwebb7978]

Haven't watched... Let me guess! You found a reed and hollowed it out(possibly you bound it with twine to make it last.... I don't live anywhere near reeds so...

[@PanoAkourdaleia]

Hope you found that spoon mate. Hope it wasn't one you carved yourself...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Alex, no, it wasn’t a carved one, it was my beloved long handled hard anodised one - I’ll have to replace it and this time it’s getting a bright yellow paracord lanyard! Atb, Simon.

[@pilgrimjames8953]

Are you takin' the pith?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Did you find your spoon? 🤞🏻

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Sadly not, luckily I had a spare. 👍

[@6brettes]

harry potter wands!!! are you taking the pith!!!!? bovril a blast from the past i feel like making one!! its been ages since i had one!! try hot blackcurrant ribena or supermkt own brand bio equivalents with reduced sugar more real fruit in it thats a nice alternative hot drink also!! when its cold out nice to see the star of the show your dog back again gnawing wood did you find your spoon? titanium spoon lost in the woodland could be the difference between if you go on holiday this year or not! i once placed a bottle of best anjou rose wine firmly in the sand to cool off on a french beach after a stinking hot day 56c i was camping up in the dunes and i sat there idly chit chatn away to my girlfriend and evening bass shorecasting fisherman! as beach was now empty settled in to watch the sunset let my wine cool off to make it more cool & drinkable after such a hot day we were all so looking forwards to it after about 35mins i said that should be cool enough now i will go get it i walked precisely to the place where i had dug it in at edge of small surf break and suddenly it was gone i could no longer see it? i dug down with my hands on each passing wave but nothing? i dug deeper n deeper my face now under water holding my breath etc now i begin to get real concerned so i use my feet legs to turf up more n more sand but after every single wave i find nothing yet again i spent 2.5 hrs swimming on incoming tides now in big surf as tides came in diving for it in 6ft then 12ft deep water i was bloody hot n thirsty and this bottle of wine id reserved for a nice evening sunset like this perfect weather everyone off the beach when i looked i see the french fisherman and french girlfriend pissing themselves with laughter to an englishman a top vintage rose wine is a valuable or special thing! to these 2 french it was boff! laisse faire just a bottle of wine!! they could not believe that i had gone to so much phys efforts looking for it the fisherman knew it was a gonner mins after i secured it into the beach i said to him its ok i keep an eye on it but that best bottle of wine simply disapeared has now probably been washed up in the carrobean somewhere found by a very appreciative barbudan! we just sat there in silence watching the sun go down without the tipples i was most de inflated the other 2 continued to laugh at me in my bedraggled covered in wet sand swamp creature semi exhausted state! after risking life n limb diving in huge surf for 3hrs looking for it i hope you dont have that type of an experience trying to find your titanium spoon! :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Christ! I hope not!! - nah, the ants and the wood lice can have it!! Hahaha! I feel yer pain, I really do! The French fisherman probably had it snuck away in his bait bag all the time!! I’ll just have to whittle myself a new spoon until the remortgage goes through! Atb, Simon.

[@chrisneedham5803]

david john Huxtable ........people with a speech impediment will think he's taking the 'pith'

[@6brettes]

Chris Needham this is the type of speech impediment that i developed after watching simons video!! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGaYcmCnoZqIgKs

[@chrisneedham5803]

david john Huxtable .....my dentist never told me he's been camping with you

[@paddybeck4858]

Simon what's your rab jacket called please.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hi Paddy, it’s called the Shadow Hoodie, I’ve had it for about 3 years now and have used it to death! It’s not too thick, but it’s very wind resistant (Polartec Windpro) cheers, Simon

[@paddybeck4858]

@@simonablokeinthewoods thankyou Simon for replying to me I'm going to get one love your videos thanks again so....

[@jeremynorman5329]

Only just got round to this one. Were you aware that at this end of the county, folk lore says you should never burn Elder.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Jeremy - I haven’t heard that saying - I’ll have to make sure I don’t accidentally chuck it on the fire! 🔥😁

[@jeremynorman5329]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Well you know what a rum lot we are up here

[@1967AJB]

Or wands!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Couldn’t resist it! 😆

[@1967AJB]

Simon, a bloke in the woods :)

[@Greentim67]

WHY ARE YOU NOT USING THE DEDWANZFIRST.

[@MarkWoodwardPhotography]

Always remember, blow not suck! :-)

[@PeterPeadar]

Why not a longer *bellows? Why only 5 or 6 inches? Wouldn't a foot long be safer and more comfortable to use? I only ask for information. Corrected the mis-spelling.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Purely for packability. Although it works really well, even at a distance for safety. 👍🔥

[@TobiasJStrand]

That will spare the beard! And I need to get rid of all the B....dy elder in the garden.

[@martingreen2018]

Elder flower champagne nearly killed my Father, it was fermenting in the bottles, sadly not knowing why you use corks my parents used screw tops. One exploded and the neck of the bottle buried itself in the wall 6 inches from his head!

[@Billcarsonstobaccobox]

I have a car Ariel bellows. ?..... You may ask. Well, basically I took an old car Ariel hacksawed it to about 4 inches long. It's hollow and works. Cost?..... Absolutely nothing. ..

[@Greentim67]

Laborious Xi say.

[@Greentim67]

I have thousands of DEDWANZQ.

[@Greentim67]

Fk angloEngerrland ya fuddd