At this point those who know me well know I'm having a panic.
When Stuart and company were discussing organising this meet we sort of had a thought of maybe a dozen or so of us.
It snowballed
Delighted to see you all, relieved that Comriecroft hall and chute hire seems to be well covered, but feeling that maybe it's not a bad idea to set out the courtesies, especially since there are folks coming who are totally new to bushcraft.
Firstly,
Welcome
Now come and say hello, and who you are, to either me, Stuart or Russ, before you set up camp.
Secondly,
It is considered extremely discourteous to use someone else's tools without them being offered to you.
Do not ask to use someone's knife or axe.
It's not so much the expense of the tool, but the work in maintaining edges. If the owner blunts or damages it, they'll fix it, they cannot be assured that you will fix it to their satisfaction.
Thirdly,
Firewood doesn't cut itself. If you haven't helped bring it down the hill, or cut it up when it is down, don't burn it; and be prepared to move yourself and your cooking from the fire when those who worked for it need in.
Many hands make light work
If in doubt, ask, and someone will point you in the right direction to help
Comriecroft ask that we leave the dead standing and fallen stuff, in the wood directly adjacent to the campsite, alone. They are trying to improve the habitat and ecosystems.
We fetch firewood down from away up the hill.
Generally there are some bags of firewood for sale, speak to George or whoever is in the shop, if you want to do it that way.
Fourthly,
I know most of the children who are coming
and know that they know how to behave in camp.
For those who are new though, your children are welcome but they are your responsibility 24/7.
They
*must
* be safe near fires, assorted sharps, and other folks equipment and guy lines.
It is expected that if any adult sees a child doing something dangerous they may intervene, and I do not expect that adult to then face hassle from the adults who were supposed to be watching the child. We not only have sharps on site but archery, fires and tripping hazards. We want a good weekend for everybody and neither Doc, Sniper, Nonsuch or I want to practice our First Aid.
This meet is a mostly adults one, a reasonable bedtime for children that allows adult conversation to thrive around the evening campfires is normal. Please accept this convention with understanding
That's pretty much it
It's not a course, or a major teaching workshop session, it's a meet where many of us will bring along tools and toys.
Bushcraft is "Chill out asap".
Don't know about anyone else, but this week, I need that
See you there.
atb,
Mary
) so looking forward to the 5 1/2 hour drive 
I've still got some from Scott's tent at the Moot. I'll bring them along too. I've also packed the lanterns for the high point in.
later full and contented.
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