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Re: Re: Re: Goldiec,
In fact, a theater friend of ours last week fell, shattering the glass bowl she was carrying and slashed open an artery. Without some emergency knowledge, she would have died. Luckily, she had quick help on hand. I worry some for my friends and myself who live alone, because these things happen.
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Ciel
on July 25, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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Re: Re: Goldiec,
Ciel, I will check out the link. I think Charlie would enjoy learning first-aid. I learned where the pulse points are if someone is bleeding very badly. It can save a life. I would recommend everyone knowing this. I think Charlie would make an excellent volunteer in the middle of a crisis. He could help your neighbors.
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Goldiec
on July 25, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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Re: Goldiec,
Those first-aid and more emergency medical skills certainly should be on the list, too!
I bought a home freeze-dryer from Harvest Right a few years ago. Here's a referral link, if you want to check them out. https://harvestright.com/referral/
I have the medium size one with a motor that requires oil that has to be changed routinely. I am planning to upgrade to the one that doesn't require that step. I would do a lot more freeze-drying if it weren't for the oil thing.
I'll pass along your high-five to Charlie!
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Ciel
on July 25, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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Re: Good Afternoon
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Ciel
on July 25, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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Good Afternoon
Ciel, I loved your post. I think Charlie is amazing. It never hurts to develop new skills just in case we need them. How do you and Charlie freeze-dry your food? This could be priceless in a disaster. I trained for 10 years with my Cert Team. (Citizens Emergency Response Team). I learned many things during that time. The one lesson I'm especially proud of is how to stabilize a person with a broken limb. They would be in excruciating pain and they would need help. I also learned how to put out a fire. The first lesson on putting out a fire is to aim for the bottom. The second which is very important is to never turn your back on a fire. If I were there I would give Charlie a high five! I'm so proud of him!
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Goldiec
on July 25, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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Re: Pat,
I think the triangle was supposed to be a square, actually! I might even resort to looking at written instructions for that smooth edge. I've done round for so long, I no longer remember how I made it work once upon a time. I can do a spiral scarf, instead of back and forth rows, which also requires turning corners, but it's easier!
If he ever brings me venison, I will freeze-dry some of it!
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Ciel
on July 25, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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Congrats to Charlie on the crocheted triangle. I find that one a challenge
sometimes, and it took a lot of practice to get turning to the next row down pat. But it's absolutely necessary to make a scarf that's not all snakey and out of kilter. I do hope he never has to use his bow and arrow skills to score dinner, but I have a son who's a bowhunter and brings home venison each fall hunting season, so it's possible. I loved the line about the dove's evidence. 
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Pat_B
on July 25, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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