[TheForge] Delete if you aren't going to Pennsic

[Phlip]

Ene bichizh ogsen baina shuu...

> Hey Philp, et all
>                 What was the final plan for a smiths/forge party at
Pennsic.
> I plan on being there during openning week.

Still figuring that out. Monday is Knowne Worlde Cooke's Potlucke, in my
camp (also going to be an all day Cooking with Pottery demo/experiment, with
Mistress Christiana). Thursday is the Allied War Party, which will be in the
evening, but will be prepped in my camp- same with Friday, except it's the
Chirurgeon's Party, prepped in my camp. That leaves us Sunday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday. Tuesday, I'm a bit reluctant, because I'll be coming in from
working the Woods Battle, and I'm always exhausted, and Wednesday is
Midnight Madness, wherein the merchants sell as much as they have most of
the rest of Pennsic, so that's not good for Merchant smiths, like you and
Johan. Sunday's really the best day, but might be a bit early for everyone.
Suspect I'll put it to a vote on EK Metalsmiths, see what people think.

Nah- I'm not busy at Pennsic- just sit in the shade and twiddle my thumbs
;-)

> I got a Merchant booth (#131) thanks in part to the many people who went
to
> bat for me with Cindy the Merchantocrat.  Thank you Phlip, By my hand
> design, Jamie, TJ, etc.  I will be at the north end of the row that begins
> with the food court next to the Leather Merchants.

Great ;-) Glad you got that all organized- you'll actually be pretty close
to assorted friends of mine ;-)

> Come visit if you get the chance!!!  I only have a small space (25x25) so
> smithing area is about 7x7 and the rest is stock to display

Will do (as if you think you could keep me away ;-)

> .  Anyone know what the theft situation is in the merchant area?  Can I
> leave my booth at night and sleep somewhere else?  The most expensive item
I
> have to sell is $15 hair pins.  Mostly I have tentstakes, cooking gear,
etc.
> I know I shouldn't leave money in the tent, but what about sleeping
> elsewhere.  Will my stock be safe?
>
> Dan

That's one of those things- kinda depends on who your neighbors are.
Generally, things are pretty safe, but there's always some asshole that
tries to get something for nothing. Johan, for example, sleeps in his booth,
and watches three booths, and his corner has a group of people who know each
other pretty well, so people can go wandering, and know their stuff is safe.
I'd say, plan on sleeping there until we know who your neighbors are- it's
not that other merchants are thieves, but rather that some are better at
watching everything around them than others are. I know quite a few people
there, and know people who know people, as it were, and I can likely let you
know how safe your stuff generally is. Let's work that out when we're all
there.

And, am really happy you're merchanting ;-)

Saint Phlip,
CoD

"When in doubt, heat it up and hit it with a hammer."
 Blacksmith's credo.

 If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it is probably not a
cat.

Never a horse that cain't be rode,
And never a rider who cain't be throwed....