Boxing The Compass
by Gnasher the Dog (aka Mike Knipe)

This refers to an act of violence committed when opening a difficult tin of sardines results in one or more painful puncture wounds.

Note, however, that human blood is very nutritious and can be quite tasty, especially from the paper boy's ankle. It will certainly keep you alive for a while if the navigation goes a bit wrong. Its an ill wind that blows your dustbin lid off, as they say.

Useful phrase: "Well, I gave the compass a good old thumping an' it never done it again. Look at me thumb, by the way!"

© Mike Knipe. Mike Knipe is an experienced outdoor enthusiast, walk leader and writer who has worked with Durham County Council and English Nature (aka Natural England).

Other articles by Mike Knipe on go4awalk.com include:

The Mike Knipe Column

The Art of Getting Lost . . .

How to start Peak Bagging . . .

How to sound like a walking expert . . . (writing as Gnasher the Dog) and

Is that a Mitt in your pocket - or are you just pleased to see me?