Just wanted to post up and thank the folks who kept me occupied and hydrated over the weekend. It was a long weekend for me and I can barely speak now (all talked out!), also very very tired still!
I demonstrate at shows because I get bored sat behind a table trying to sell stuff. I end up demonstrating more than I need to as a result of not being able to sit still for more than five minutes. This means that if I'm busy I don't get a chance to sit down and do nothing (no point being a performing monkey if there is no audience, and if there is one then I have to do the flips and bang my cymbals sorta thing). The Moot and the Wilderness Gathering are my best shows and are populated by the most interested (and interesting) people, as well as the largest number of friends in any one place, so I am on the go the whole time.
With people there and an inability to not do stuff, I end up not looking after myself as well as I should. You know what its like, you are out having fun with your friends in the playground and forget to eat/drink/urinate and then you stop and realise that you are thirsty and really need a pee! Having a helper at shows is a rare luxury for me, since most people who would help can't spare a day at either end of a weekend, wife won't let them out, or can't make their own travel arrangements. Having Chris the Cat on hand as my Gathering help is always a great when it comes to dealing with sales and the pee breaks. But above that he is a very good friend that I rarely get to see due to life getting in the way. Also, he is bloody hilarious to have around when I'm already in 'talking nonsense' mode
So firstly, a big public thankyou to Mr YMCA, Man Nipples, Bushcraft Gimpsuit, Chris the Cat 
In addition to the hired in help, the folks at both of these shows (and friends from them that I see at other events), thanks for holding the fort for me when nature finally screams loud enough for me to hear. There were several people over the weekend who brought me cold drinks, ice creams and caffinated beverages when I needed them. I'm ashamed to say that I can't recall all of the names or even the faces, things do all seep into a blur after a while I'm afraid! Thankyou all and I apologise for repaying the kindness with Forge Water (ok, maybe I don't apologise, that stuff is just plain funny
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I would also like to thank specifically Stuey and Emma, who brought the communal fire and the food to the Man Creche each evening (and cooked Chris and I breakfast while they ate their own bought in grub!). The fire and food aside, it is always a pleasure meeting up with you and I look forward to the next time, great company is great company. You are both stars and made the Creche a more sociable place to be.
In general, I just wanted to thank all of those who have sat there and watched me sweat for my passion and listend to me talk the most utter rubbish, whatever tangent it takes (especially when led in strange directions by you lot!). I go to a lot of shows over the year, but the people I meet and the friends I only see once or twice a year at the Wilderness Gathering and the Bushmoot really are what keep me on the show circuit (I do often think of giving that up, its too much like hard work and too stressful at times).
Thankyou all!
I demonstrate at shows because I get bored sat behind a table trying to sell stuff. I end up demonstrating more than I need to as a result of not being able to sit still for more than five minutes. This means that if I'm busy I don't get a chance to sit down and do nothing (no point being a performing monkey if there is no audience, and if there is one then I have to do the flips and bang my cymbals sorta thing). The Moot and the Wilderness Gathering are my best shows and are populated by the most interested (and interesting) people, as well as the largest number of friends in any one place, so I am on the go the whole time.
With people there and an inability to not do stuff, I end up not looking after myself as well as I should. You know what its like, you are out having fun with your friends in the playground and forget to eat/drink/urinate and then you stop and realise that you are thirsty and really need a pee! Having a helper at shows is a rare luxury for me, since most people who would help can't spare a day at either end of a weekend, wife won't let them out, or can't make their own travel arrangements. Having Chris the Cat on hand as my Gathering help is always a great when it comes to dealing with sales and the pee breaks. But above that he is a very good friend that I rarely get to see due to life getting in the way. Also, he is bloody hilarious to have around when I'm already in 'talking nonsense' mode
So firstly, a big public thankyou to Mr YMCA, Man Nipples, Bushcraft Gimpsuit, Chris the Cat In addition to the hired in help, the folks at both of these shows (and friends from them that I see at other events), thanks for holding the fort for me when nature finally screams loud enough for me to hear. There were several people over the weekend who brought me cold drinks, ice creams and caffinated beverages when I needed them. I'm ashamed to say that I can't recall all of the names or even the faces, things do all seep into a blur after a while I'm afraid! Thankyou all and I apologise for repaying the kindness with Forge Water (ok, maybe I don't apologise, that stuff is just plain funny
)I would also like to thank specifically Stuey and Emma, who brought the communal fire and the food to the Man Creche each evening (and cooked Chris and I breakfast while they ate their own bought in grub!). The fire and food aside, it is always a pleasure meeting up with you and I look forward to the next time, great company is great company. You are both stars and made the Creche a more sociable place to be.
In general, I just wanted to thank all of those who have sat there and watched me sweat for my passion and listend to me talk the most utter rubbish, whatever tangent it takes (especially when led in strange directions by you lot!). I go to a lot of shows over the year, but the people I meet and the friends I only see once or twice a year at the Wilderness Gathering and the Bushmoot really are what keep me on the show circuit (I do often think of giving that up, its too much like hard work and too stressful at times).
Thankyou all!
