Hey everybody, I hope you’re all doing well. I realize I have been a bit negligent with my check-ins here, forgive me. Like you, I have to work and bring home the bacon in order for me to be able to create and publish The Practical Woodsman content (believe it or not, The Practical Woodsman hasn’t made me filthy rich yet. Elon Musk has not asked to be personal friends with me, and I don’t have my own rocket company to take mankind to Pluto).
My point is that real life, and the need to earn a living, takes up more of my time and attention sometimes than other times. I appreciate everybody’s understanding. And especially - especially - I appreciate your support here on this group. It means more than you’ll ever know.
I got tired of carrying booze, fuel, and medicine and got the bright idea to see if a strong enough whiskey might not serve all three purposes.
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For centuries, families across Britain slept in what was known as a box bed, a wooden bed built into the wall or enclosed with doors, designed to keep out the bitter cold of winter.
Far more than a place to sleep, the box bed was a practical solution in cottages where space was limited and every bit of warmth mattered. By enclosing the bed, families trapped precious heat, reduced draughts and gained a little privacy in homes where several generations often lived under one roof.
These humble beds witnessed every stage of life. Children were tucked into them at night, babies were born in them, and loved ones spent their final hours there, surrounded by family. In many cottages, the box bed even formed part of the wall itself, helping divide the living and sleeping areas of a single-room home.
To modern eyes they may seem cramped, but to those who lived through harsh winters with little comfort, the box bed was a warm, secure refuge, a simple piece of craftsmanship that helped ordinary families ...
