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2ed North Carolina Knap-in & Primitive Skills Rendezvous-Sept 18,19,20-2009
Hardawaypoints:
Dick got another 20'x10' canopy and I got another 15'x15' to add, so there ought to be plenty of shade this year.
Dick is going out to mow again later today. Joe is going to meet me out there on Saturday morning to get up some firewood. I'll also bring my mower to cut closer up in the main activity area and whatever else needs it.
I have a small anvil mounted on a workbench that I'll be bringing for those who want to pound & file flaker tips.
Just over a week away! Hope you can join us.
Jim
Hardawaypoints:
We got the site as mowed as it is going to get. You could golf on the main area. Dick had to get a new battery for the tractor, but it ran well once he got it going. Joe came out and cut & stacked firewood. I mowed and joined Joe in the firewood detail. I also checked the well pump & got it functioning. The water doesn't look very clear at the moment, but I'll have it tested to see if it is safe to consume (or if it is just fit to put out a fire).
This year, we are going to set up the canopies where everybody camped last year and vice-versa. The parking area will be closer to where the event is being held also.
Things are shaping up nicely. It won't be long now.
Jim
DBernier:
To keep this going I would like to refer to the Volunteer list a couple of posts ago on Sept 7th. We had an idea to do a self bow, from scratch, photograph the building process, and then raffle it off on Sunday to a lucky winner. I am not sure we can do this as the people left, now signed up for this is Wade Shikowski, Kevin Strader and David Knight. David will have his own Vendor table and will be tied up doing that as well as helping people shape their own bows from the stock wood he will bring. Wade, because of personal commitments, cannot be there, I think, till late Saturday. I do not think it is fair to "dump" this all on Kevin at this last moment in time. I will have a 6 inch Osage loge to split and if there is enough enthusiasm maybe we can do it. Its a good idea and a worthy one. If there are others willing to step up and pitch in, maybe we can "get er done."
If there are other vendors/participants who wish to donate to the raffle please contatact me.
We will have 4 rather large shelters there and a bunch of tables. I think we could use more fold up tables and if you can supply your own for whatever you demo, that will be great. Remember to bring stools and or chairs. There will be some there but not nearly enough. As Jim noted we have the well running. This is a big deal for those of you who need water for your demos. I will have 5 gallon buckets full for you to use. I will have a large "drinking" water container with plenty of water and ice, to be refiled as necessary. What you bring extra is for yourself. And a big thanks to Joe for getting the firewood going.
Amy and I are going out this morning (Sunday) to replenish the flyer's at the stores etc. Don't know how well this will work but we have to try. I have some inquires on weather "scouts" can camp there. Yes you can and it is only $2 a car load to do it. I understand some are comming from as far away as Columbia SC. Lets hope so.
The area is looking very good for us and as Jim noted we will switch sides this year. I should have ALL the shelters set up by late Thursday with the help of a friend of mine who is not really involved in this.
If you have any input or suggestions, please contact me or Jim
Dick
Hillbilly:
Dick, I'm going to try to be down there by dark Thursday afternoon.
DBernier:
Thanks Steve. The prep work is a lot this year. Appreciate it.
Dick
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