Kathryn Klos
squirrel whisperer
A week after the U.P. Chapter hosted the Upper Great Lakes Regional Assembly in a non-stop rain, we had dandy weather for Harbor Fest. Nine canoes sat in the shadow of a 17th century Spanish galleon, but were none-the-less appreciated by many, including some of the galleon's crew.
Although we had a good time at the Regional Assembly, what we missed were the dozens of "teachable moments" that happen when the public turns out.
Interestingly, of the nine canoes present for our Harbor Fest event, five were B.N. Morris and two had splayed stems like a Morris (one, my Kennebec reproduction that was based on a Morris-Kennebec "hybrid" and the other a Rhinelander).
Next year we may have more canoes at this event, as the fellow in charge apparently noticed how popular our stuff was... so we may get a larger display area.
Kathy
Although we had a good time at the Regional Assembly, what we missed were the dozens of "teachable moments" that happen when the public turns out.
Interestingly, of the nine canoes present for our Harbor Fest event, five were B.N. Morris and two had splayed stems like a Morris (one, my Kennebec reproduction that was based on a Morris-Kennebec "hybrid" and the other a Rhinelander).
Next year we may have more canoes at this event, as the fellow in charge apparently noticed how popular our stuff was... so we may get a larger display area.
Kathy