Thanks for the reminder of the Fox Fire books Russ,

I read them as a young boy and tried some of the things described. Great stories of how life used to be.

Of course being a young boy, the moonshine section was one of my favorites. I think the books are still in a box in the basement, I'll have to go look.

: Hi Malcolm,There is a wonderful book series called Fox fire. In which H.S.
: Students interviewed ther Grandparents for native skills and crafts that
: are being lost in the native world. Those books are never far from my
: reach.
: The whole project was a huge service to those of us who dabble in traditional
: skills.

: My thought would be msot tribes have a unique water craft design built for a
: specific purpose or kind of water.

: Instead of sendding your kids to the books first. Instead send them to go
: talk to their grand parents, and have them document there findings.

: It is more then likely that what ever they find would be of sevice to all of
: us ain boat building and would carry on a local craft wit hdeep roots. It
: may be that there are senior members of the tribe who can show you and
: your class how it was done locally. From local materials.

: Keep us apprised. I'd love to know what you find out from the true masters.

: Thanks

: !RUSS