So, there I was decanting whisky, and meths into little 100 ml bottles.

The meths was a fetching shade of blue.

Somewhat different to the red-ish hue of ....................... meths!!

Now, I've got two containers: both the same size; both in the garage.

So, when I checked again I realised that I could have been 3 days trying to use a meths stove with screenwash.

What a doughnut!!!!!!



Anyone else make similar pre-Challenge boo-boos?

When you start to burp bubbles Gordon we'll know you were just trying to tell the difference between the two!

There is an easy way to tell the difference. All you have to do is drop a lighted match into each. The one that doesn't burn your eyebrows off is the screenwash.

Ian C.

My booboo is meths-related too. I've managed to melt a Caldera Cone on my workbench leaving a deep scorched groove where the aluminium dripped down. All in the name of scientific research as my walking companion encourages me to apply the scientific method to everything I do ! Beware - the combination of a Trangia burner and a narrow cone caused the meltdown.
Add that to last year when I scorched my Paramo and set fire to a small piece of Glen Etive while burning my loo paper and you may want to camp at least 10 metres from me.

Nice one Stan! Perhaps Paramo will bring out an asbestos jacket for you

Have a good Challenge!

Could've been worse, Gordon. You might have found yourself with whisky in the stove and drinking the meths.

And here's a tip - should this error occur, the meths is much nicer chilled. My local hardware store keeps a bottle in the fridge for me.

You'll have crystal clear vision though Gordon.

I've decided to go clean and take some Coleman meths, at least I think it's meths?

I may decide to call in to Gelder Sheil.

You need petrol for that award sir