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Oct 16,
2005
Fire:
An Alternate report (somewhat on the lighter side!)
(Photos by Walter
Muma; humourous report text by Doc)
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| Twelve people met for the day at Walter & Julie's place
to investigate and experiment with various ways of making fire. Other
topics were looked at as well. We had participants from as far away as
Kitchener! |
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Based on research by Rob
Bicevskis from a book
by Stephen King, here the group is attempting
to start the board on fire by focusing their thoughts. A
similar picture, not shown, was taken a couple of hours
later at which time it was determined that more research was
needed. |
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Convinced by Walter Muma, that this
technique is called the Fire Saw, some of the group help
Walter to build his supply of firewood for the winter. |
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As shown by the veins popping
in the back of Randy's hand, even concentrated effort
doesn't guarantee success. Was heard muttering,"....will
bring matches, next time!" |
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Having asked the group to look
the other way to prevent making her nervous, Shannon
attempts to 'whip' up a coal. Shown here with her assistant
who determines the drill is indeed on the fireboard. Shannon
left her glasses at home. |
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Even early music making
techniques were explored. Pictured here is the group's
perception of a Paleo violin. |
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Not content with just one
torch, Doc, our resident Statue of Liberty, attempts to help
Walter secure some much needed funds from the insurance
company to help offset a temporary paucity of financial
resources, due to a blip in Walter's employment status. |
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We also touched on basketry
and hats, nets, cordage, and more. This is a hat made by Doc
from cattails which goes to prove that we'll go to any
lengths for a laugh. |
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All in all a very full and busy day. Several people made fire without matches
for the first time. Thank God for butane lighters. And we all had a chance to
experiment with various fire-making methods. |
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