I love my cast iron... I use a Potjie when in South Africa, I use a cast iron pan for steaks here in the UK (I cannot get a Potjie here)

If you speak to any South African, they cannot eat outdoors without a "Braai" aka a softer version called a BBQ.

@Sharon Prahl Australian Sheepdogs are smart and intelligent, if you can get one, you will not regret it.

@Sharon Prahl its a habit often picked up while the dog is young, like shoes, socks, etc. Not all dogs will go for flowers, but they will if young and they see you pick them.

Oh Jacob, my friend… trust me, your visibility crisis is the least of my concerns right now. I’m currently locked in a territorial dispute with a Tokolosh somewhere in southern Africa. Nasty little creature—looks like a gremlin that’s been left in the tumble dryer too long and has the personality of a tax audit. He’s apparently on a mission to “rebalance the population,” which is a very polite way of saying he’s causing absolute chaos and giggling while he does it. Word in the bush is he had teamed up with someone even more unhinged, from another continent who doesn't like anybody, but honestly at this point I’m too tired to ask for details. I’m just trying to get through the day without being hexed, abducted, or added to whatever bizarre census he’s running. So yes—your one-person visibility crusade will have to wait. I’m busy negotiating with supernatural wildlife. Again.

@Jim Flach You bring up a great point Jim, my first camp was 62 years ago, this I know because my mother confirmed it a couple of weeks ago, details that escaped me until my mother told me about it and little lost snippets came together. This 2 night camp was with my Mum and Dad and it was with the church in an area called the Bluff. What I remember was playing with other children near a camp fire where adults were telling tall tales, laughing and singing. As a child it set the tone for the rest of my life and stories were the favourite part for me. I got to learn the campfire songs and appreciate the community efforts. The stories are the seeds for the tales I tell.

Both are useful, but for me a fixed blade is more robust.

In the UK knives are a problem especially if we carry them in public. I had a small Swiss knife confiscated at the airport, had it since I was a lad. I also have a cheap Anglo Arms survival knife with serrated edge and paracord wrapped handle I carry in my camera bag, I cannot take it to SA, it will get taken from me at the UK border!