Massacre Island Planning

[Stynky Tudor]

20 hours ago, michaelsbagley said:

I hate being a trend follower, but I see a Gorrel in my near future.

The Cult of the Gorrell Lantern meets every other 5th Thursday, except when there's a full moon.

[madPete]

7 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

So pretty...

I'm pretty jazzed with it. Heads and tails above the others, even the brass Js Townsend lantern

[madPete]

7 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

The Cult of the Gorrell Lantern meets every other 5th Thursday, except when there's a full moon.

nope, not a joiner LOL

[Mary Diamond]

On 7/1/2023 at 12:00 PM, Stynky Tudor said:

The Cult of the Gorrell Lantern meets every other 5th Thursday, except when there's a full moon.

Secret squirrel password?

[Stynky Tudor]

6 hours ago, Mary Diamond said:

Secret squirrel password?

Yes

[William Brand]

On 6/30/2023 at 11:19 AM, madPete said:

just got my Rob  Gorrel lantern. ordered it distressed... These are bigger than my other ones...

 

I got distracted by the patches!

[madPete]

LOL. Most of em in the desk are your designs, except the steampunk and Buckaroo Bonzai

[Mary Diamond]

On 8/18/2023 at 7:04 PM, William Brand said:

I got distracted by the patches!

Hahaha! Ooooh, shiny! 😊

[Mission]

Well boys and girls, looks like i am out. I have bleeding in my right eye (a complication of long-term diabetes) which we've been trying to treat without surgery, but that has failed. So my doctor scheduled a victrectomy for me the week before the event and I won't be able to drive or fly for some time after it. (You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because... well, I won't describe this operation itself, but you can look it up if you like. Don't do it if you're squeamish. ) Sorry about that.

On another note, the first victrectomy is believed to have been performed by Dutch surgeon Anton Nuck in the late 17th century. So it has period roots. (I may have to expand my article on eye surgery...)

[madPete]

Sorry to hear that. Hope your vasectomy [Edit😂] goes smoothly and is successful.

[Mission]

One of the side effects that can occur is a drooping eyelid. If that happened, I would look even more piratical.

[Stynky Tudor]

3 hours ago, Mission said:

You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because...

I could get you neck brace and an eye patch(es) if that will get you to the event.

Please keep posted on your recovery and get well soon!

[Halfpint]

On 8/24/2023 at 8:14 AM, Mission said:

Well boys and girls, looks like i am out. I have bleeding in my right eye (a complication of long-term diabetes) which we've been trying to treat without surgery, but that has failed. So my doctor scheduled a victrectomy for me the week before the event and I won't be able to drive or fly for some time after it. (You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because... well, I won't describe this operation itself, but you can look it up if you like. Don't do it if you're squeamish. ) Sorry about that.

On another note, the first victrectomy is believed to have been performed by Dutch surgeon Anton Nuck in the late 17th century. So it has period roots. (I may have to expand my article on eye surgery...)

Sending Strength and Healing 🤗  You will be missed ❤  We'll raise a rum (or 2, or 3...) to you! 

 

[michaelsbagley]

Dude, so sorry you have to cancel. Get better.

It was still great hanging out and going on the ride... we will have to do it again as soon as you heal so I can return your gear.

[Halfpint]

On 3/28/2023 at 7:02 PM, William Brand said:

Just a few details by way of update. We can confirm a few of the creature comforts at Massacre Island.
 

First, there are bathrooms inside the fort. With the addition of attendees we're going to chase after additional portable toilets for our use outside the fort as well. This will cover the needs of attendees arriving early for set-up and break-down after.
 

Second, there will be showers available within a short walking distance of the fort, so you'll be able to wash off some of the sun and sand of the event while staying there.
 

Potable water spigots will be available inside and outside of the fort.
 

There will be a limited number of cookfires, but the main camps will have them for cooking and atmosphere.
 

We should also have access to the original fort bakery for making period breads.

Question... will we be able to charge our phones and such anywhere there? 

[madPete]

Yes, there are several electric outlets inside the fort. Chris might have sent pics of them which I posted in the other thread "pre-event survey"

[Halfpint]

12 hours ago, madPete said:

Yes, there are several electric outlets inside the fort. Chris might have sent pics of them which I posted in the other thread "pre-event survey"

Oh cool! Thank you! 

[Halfpint]

This might be helpful.... a good natural ant repellent is ground cinnamon and/or cloves... sprinkle in and around your tent... smells good and is safe to use 🙂

[Mary Diamond]

On 8/24/2023 at 7:14 AM, Mission said:

Well boys and girls, looks like i am out. I have bleeding in my right eye (a complication of long-term diabetes) which we've been trying to treat without surgery, but that has failed. So my doctor scheduled a victrectomy for me the week before the event and I won't be able to drive or fly for some time after it. (You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because... well, I won't describe this operation itself, but you can look it up if you like. Don't do it if you're squeamish. ) Sorry about that.

On another note, the first victrectomy is believed to have been performed by Dutch surgeon Anton Nuck in the late 17th century. So it has period roots. (I may have to expand my article on eye surgery...)

Oh, nooooo… I am so sorry to hear about your eye! And sorry you won’t be at the event, but so happy you are getting it taken care of and being safe.

[Mary Diamond]

Unfortunately, my attendance is also dubious at this point. My Dad has gone back in the hospital. I will advise as I know more. William - please offer our fort space to others.

[madPete]

oh - I'm sorry. We will miss you!

[Halfpint]

On 8/31/2023 at 11:26 AM, Mary Diamond said:

Unfortunately, my attendance is also dubious at this point. My Dad has gone back in the hospital. I will advise as I know more. William - please offer our fort space to others.

Oh no!  We'll miss you ❤

[William Brand]

There have been a lot of changes to the 'list' for the event, what with health, work and financial obligations of life interfering, but we still have a good number of first time attendees for the event and we're looking forward to meeting everyone next Friday.  

We're glad to report that even with the earlier arrival and departure changes, people coming in on Wednesday and Thursday have managed to find accommodations.

As a reminder to everyone, the fort has asked that we be ready to move out of the fort when it closes on Sunday night, so please be prepared to pack up non-essentials in the late afternoon.  We wish it could be a longer stay, but we're grateful for the time we're allowed.  

[Tartan Jack]

Oh, that means driving back Sunday afternoon, rather than Monday ….

I’ll adjust

(it’s a 10-13 hour drive & I’m solo)

[William Brand]

Lot's of adaptation in planning these last few weeks.  Here's to good weather and lots of conversation!