I didnt take many photos, but here are some shots of the event.
It was absolutley a great time. Jamie and the Algonquin Archers always do a great job. There was more than enough to do. The club had nice red elm staves ready for making bows, hand tools of all kinds, and lots of expert advice to help novices and seasoned bow makers.
There was split ash basket making, fire making with bows and hand drills, a blacksmithing demonstration, flint knapping, string and cordage making, and shooting. I brought some cane atlatl darts and got to see how tough they were with a bunch of kids using them (they surivived), and saw some beautiful wooden bows being made and already finished and being shot. We set up a target and did some hawk and knife throwing (and an axe), a first for me and a lot of fun. The Maine Primitive Skills school staff were there and alll great people.
Andy, from that school, did a edible plants walk Sunday afternoon. I found out what mugwort looked like, and that mullen makes great hand drills, and learned about a few other plants that are edible and have other beneificial properties.
I ended up driving about 800 miles between the two days, as I didn't camp, but brought some friends on Sunday, and every mile was well spent.
So, thanks to Jamie and the entire club, the Maine folks, and all the particpants. Great folks from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds, which is probably the best part of these kind of events. It opens up your world and how you view it.
From the PA crowd, besides Jamie and myself, Rick was there, and pretty much never left one spot around the knapping ciricle. I tried to get him to make a bow, but naw, he was happy making sharp little pieces of stone smaller and smaller.
Also, two really cool teens were there. One posted here on this topic, and forgive me for not recalling your name.
Dane
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