As the current situation continues to prevent any large gatherings, we are forced to meet on Zoom. Although this makes the continuation of Devon TRF business possible it definitely lacks the attraction of meeting in the Dolphin with a pint.
The last few meetings have only been attended by 10 ish people, and even in the Dolphin, numbers were dwindling.
The reason for this post, is to find out what, if anything would entice people out in the evening to take part in the running of the group.
The actual meeting itself only takes an hour, what else would people like to see/do for the rest of the evening.
In the past we have had guest speakers, slide shows, tutorials, training and presentations. Obviously these all take some effort to organise, so aswell as asking what you would like to see, could I also ask if anyone would like to organise some kind of entertainment.
I am aware that most people would not feel comfortable standing up in front of a group so if you would like help with this, I am prepared to support any would be entertainers, or organisers.
The reason for this post, is to find out what, if anything would entice people out in the evening to take part in the running of the group.
The actual meeting itself only takes an hour, what else would people like to see/do for the rest of the evening.
Trevor, the subject title followed by these two questions really did stretch the elasticity of my mindful determination not to reply flippantly .
As such I have resisted rambunctious reference to answer the real question properly. Hence: I once heard - that back in olden times...all local parishioners were obligated to provide "X" many hours per year of labour to maintain local roads or pay a tax to exempt themselves from that duty. Further that this is why public rights of way exist to this day? I believe this fascinating, forgotten fact (?) (Google yields little on the matter) would, in my view, lend itself to a socially distanced zoom meeting to learn more and perhaps reinforce the importance of maintaining such rights. I wonder if someone knows if the above is fact and could expand upon same?
This is just what I had hoped for, plus the more flippant the response the better.....let's start the conversation.
Plus, if you really do know about fungi, I would be interested in that. I often see stuff growing at the side of the lanes and wander if it's edible or something I could feed the wife.
-- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Wednesday 25th of November 2020 09:48:02 AM
Plus, if you really do know about fungi, I would be interested in that. I often see stuff growing at the side of the lanes and wander if it's edible or something I could feed the wife.
Are these Chanterelles or Girolles? Yum yum either way.
While trail riding I have seen a lot of people picking mushrooms on Dartmoor and often wished I knew enough to be confident they would not kill me when I saw interesting fungi. These look to be the most popular.
They are Chanterelles (aka Girolles) and they are delicious there have been quite a lot this year. I just stick to them and Penny Buns (aka as Ceps or Porcini) and Shaggy ink caps (if you find em the day they pop up). I want to learn better about 100% identifying Oysters (aka Setas) so in truth Trevor I've not enough to show and tell about.
Those Psilocybe from Dartmoor won't kill you Pete - in point of fact I understand Psilocybin is now being used medically to treat depression which stacks up . Apparently the best approach is 10 at a time micro-dosing to find a level that suits - so I have heard.
-- Edited by Jhonny Yoga on Wednesday 25th of November 2020 08:12:03 PM
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