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[Nevol]

I have heard that these plants can be found in the "Wild" up in the North of Australia. :ok:

Quite possible, seeds in bird droppings although they're not native to OZ.

They're also known as wild Hibiscus.

Can't say I noticed that any birds had eaten any of my crop, but each 'flower' has a lot of seeds in it. so it wouldn't take much for them to go feral.

[trout]

OK
I have decided to set up a couple of new First Aid kits for our next big trip away, As we take 2 x 4WD's with us we will need the 2 of them.
I have bought a couple of the regular Red kits with the usual bandaids and bandages in them that would be pretty useful if you stubbed your toe But anything bigger than that and it would be a struggle.
We already have a pretty comprehensive first aid kit that we take with us but unless you knew where it was and what it looked like you wouldn't find it, I think that it is important that the kit be easily recognisable just in case we ourselves are involved in an accident so that anyone giving assistance can find and use the First Aid Kit easily.

Now after explaining why I need these  I will tell you what I am thinking of adding to the Kit.

1; Suture strips ( stick on stitches) these are the Bees Knees for fixing deep cuts.
2; Disposable scalpel blades, Very handy if you have a large fish hook embedded and you need to force it through to be able to cut the barb off.
3; Good quality tape, Those bandage fasteners or safety pins are a real pain in the bum to use when finishing off a bandage.
4; prescription grade pain killers, If you have got a broken bone or a deep laceration Aspirin or Panadol are completely useless .

That's all I can think of at the moment So if you have any suggestions fire away
Remember though it has to be relatively small to be able to be added to the "Grab" Kit :ok:

[trout]

Well I am off to hospital for an OP to get the metal and screws removed from my arm, See you guys tomorrow :ok:

[Unicorn]

Hope it all goes well Trout!

[Triggersmob]

:yeah_what_she_said:

[Robster]

As above :angel:

[keldaw]

from me and dawn too Jim .

[Basil]

Well I am off to hospital for an OP to get the metal and screws removed from my arm, See you guys tomorrow :ok:

AtB Jim,fairly routine these days so hope everything goes OK.

As far as the FAK goes when we were out bush,fishing,prospecting,getting lost etc. we always carried those surgical pads,they are about 6"x6" and in a sealed pack,and a large/jumbo roll of sticking plaster,the 2" wide type that costs(used 2) about $25.Several dozen cans of Beer was also a necessity.

[Pedro]

I presume the beer was the anaesthetic Basil? :grin:

Pedro

[robbiegal]

All the best Jim
Crapo way to start the weekend but it sounds like  you'll be a bit lighter without all that heavy .metal in your arm.


Xxx

[trout]

Tbanks for the encouragement guys.
They kept me in overnight but i should be able to escape today

[ausjack]

Well I am off to hospital for an OP to get the metal and screws removed from my arm, See you guys tomorrow :ok:

Hope it all went well mate :friends:

OK
I have decided to set up a couple of new First Aid kits for our next big trip away, As we take 2 x 4WD's with us we will need the 2 of them.
I have bought a couple of the regular Red kits with the usual bandaids and bandages in them that would be pretty useful if you stubbed your toe But anything bigger than that and it would be a struggle.
We already have a pretty comprehensive first aid kit that we take with us but unless you knew where it was and what it looked like you wouldn't find it, I think that it is important that the kit be easily recognisable just in case we ourselves are involved in an accident so that anyone giving assistance can find and use the First Aid Kit easily.

Now after explaining why I need these  I will tell you what I am thinking of adding to the Kit.

1; Suture strips ( stick on stitches) these are the Bees Knees for fixing deep cuts.
2; Disposable scalpel blades, Very handy if you have a large fish hook embedded and you need to force it through to be able to cut the barb off.
3; Good quality tape, Those bandage fasteners or safety pins are a real pain in the bum to use when finishing off a bandage.
4; prescription grade pain killers, If you have got a broken bone or a deep laceration Aspirin or Panadol are completely useless .

That's all I can think of at the moment So if you have any suggestions fire away
Remember though it has to be relatively small to be able to be added to the "Grab" Kit :ok:

Yeah I have a suggestion :dodgy: if you need all that ya better off to give the game away and take up knitting :blink: :laugh2: Score one for AJ :yahoo: Sorry I wanna be good :blush2: :angel:
Or HTFU and stop being such a sissy :mocking:

[trout]

HeHe
When I go Bush I am not talking about pulling up at the local caravan park in town with a million other nomads
Even on my trips to Sharks Bay I am 2-3 hrs away from the closest help and where I intend to go in the Kimberly's you are looking at a day or more's travel  to get help if needed So a well stocked med kit is not such a bad idea.:ok:
I have in the past been able to patch myself and others up good enough so that we can continue the trip instead of racing off to the nearest hospital/doctors to get embedded fish hooks out or to get stitched up.:angel:

[ausjack]

Yeah I know mate I just couldn't help me self :blush2: :friends:
And still can't help me self, so maybe you need some flares (not pants from the 70's either :mocking: ) and an EPIRB :winkextra: :angel:

[trout]

I have got flares and an epirp in the boat