[Quenchcrack]

Yesterday I drove about a half hour, got lost twice, to a county historical park where our blacksmithing group might take up permanent residence. When I got there, I discovered it was a 200 yard walk back into the woods. I explained to one of the group that I can't walk that far (see problem defined in "prayerlist") and he said to just drive my truck back there. Works for me. I get back there and I am told that the county wants us to park up at the front and walk back. Well, that dog don't hunt. I drove my truck back up front and just went home. Yes, somebody could have driven my back there but darn it, I don't want to bother somebody to carry me around. It dawned on me that we might have more than a few folks out there who would like to participate in blacksmithing but cannot due to disabilities. I am sure my club never gave it a thought and I know I didn't either until my back gave out. I would suggest each of us be sensitive to the needs of other smiths in our group who might have special needs. We might also consider taking positive action to facilitate participation by the disabled. I have the good fortune to expect to return to a full active lifestyle. Some folks don't.