Activity for Paul Smith‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: To locals without a tide chart, how surprising are tides? As other have said, tides should not be surprising to locals, which makes sense as tide tables are not designed to be used by locals. They are intended for people a) to whom tides are important, that b) are not familiar with the local tides, and that c) intended to visit at some point in the future. ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I light a kerosene lamp with flint & steel or a magnifying glass? If you are desperate, a flint and steel or other sparker can be used to light a kerosene lamp but, and it is a pretty big but, you must first warm the wick (and the kerosene in it) to body temp or slightly above. Holding it in your hands and blowing on it will get you close, but it is almost always e... (more)	—	about 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: During high-altitude lengthy expedition: To shave or not shave? As a beard wearer for many years (though not for ever) I would recommend not shaving. The practical benefits of not having to wet shave when water and energy are at a premium, let alone the logistics of carrying batteries for your trimmer are pretty obvious. The hygiene risk is actually slightly lowe... (more)	—	about 10 years ago