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[plate_builder]

Good day all. Spring seems to have come and I would like to do a minor recruitment. This is a good season for building, and if you wish to assist it would be appreciated.

First, I need help with making bricks, a good bit of them. I have supplies and instructions, and will happily accept takers who want to assist Mini with them. The good news is that it's quite possible to talk while doing it, so it can be a social thing if you wish.

Second, there's that hole at The Deep End that needs properly patched. I have the supplies, they were prepared this winter. I need assistants in moving them, and in patching. This one is potentially a touch more dangerous, so keep that in mind.

Finally, after what happened with the blizzard, I feel it is important for us to make emergency supply boxes and stock them. I would appreciate volunteers to help me construct, place, and fill the things. We'll need blankets, first aid supplies, non-perishable food, and of course means of starting fires or building temporary shelters.

Please respond with any potential interest you have. Forgive me if there are any delays in my response, I'm currently working on bricks with Mini.

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[crystalmaster]

Hey, I'd be happy to help. I might be the most useful with patching the hole, but I'm up for brick-making too. And I can probably supply food for the kits and instructions on making shelters.

[plate_builder]

So very helpful indeed. I suppose I can come by the diner with paper and we can start by having you writing out instructions. Not everyone here is very good with putting up shelter that gives them warmth and protection from the elements.

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[quark_assassin]

I can help with the supply boxes.
I know a lot of places that they could be stored in safely for long term.
Can also build reusable fire-starting kits.

[crystalmaster]

Sure! Yeah, back home I was part of building up a town. We had to have temporary shelters at first, until the homes were made.

[plate_builder]

That is good to hear. I've plenty of wood for it. And that lady, Lark, stopped by and offered to bespell some cloth to line them to keep out bugs and moisture.

And fire-starting kits sound invaluable.

[plate_builder]

That's quite useful. Many people don't know the first step to it.

[Reeve is of course including himself.]

[crystalmaster]

It was an interesting experience. We were all glad to get the homes going up. They're mostly wood, since that's quicker than bricks. I did do bricks for my diner, though. I wanted that real sturdy.

[tempredmental]

Those kits sound like a good idea. I can pack.

[plate_builder]

Yes, part of why I'm doing bricks is because they are better for repairing situations like we have here. But I've been treating wood since last year for the work that calls for that as well.

[plate_builder]

Yes, I'm disappointed it had not occurred to me before this. Of course I was used to working with teams who were also wonderfully thoughtful people.

Thank you.

[crystalmaster]

Bricks sure hold up better. Is the hole in the Deep End wood?

[plate_builder]

The Deep End's hole seems blocked right now with a mattress?

[quark_assassin]

I guess as long as you're using that cured wood you've been storing that should work.
The kits are simple enough.
I have enough sparklers to make a dozen, roughly, depending on how I ration out the magnesium.
How many supply boxes do you plan to make?

[plate_builder]

You can turn sparklers into fire starters? Oh dear, I never even thought of that.

I do not know yet. I went them spread around the town, so people who aren't by the diner or other already prepared places can find shelter.

[crystalmaster]

... Oh gee. Well, what I meant was, was the building made with wood and is that what you're patching it with? It sounded like that was a separate task from the brick-making.

[plate_builder]

No, the building, like many here, seems to be metal, glass, and some concrete of course. Thus the brick repairs.

[crystalmaster]

Okay. So you're transporting bricks there to fix it?

[He wonders why the transporting is projected to be a bit dangerous.]

[plate_builder]

Yes, once they are made. I'm mostly just concerned because repairs on such a high floor will be a problem. I'm trying to set up a harness system.

[crystalmaster]

[Okay, now it makes sense. Radley winces.]

Yeah, that could be a little tricky. Do we have the right materials for a harness system?

[plate_builder]

I've got them, and it is ready, if I have someone to anchor it.

[Don't ask.]

[crystalmaster]

... Ah. Well, good luck with that.

[He's no longer keen on volunteering for that. But he's still willing to help with everything else he offered to.]

[plate_builder]

That's fair. I can respect the choice there.

[crystalmaster]

I'll be happy to make the instructions and start getting some food together for the kits.

[plate_builder]

Wonderful. I'll get the kits themselves started, I have a volunteer to help with that.

[crystalmaster]

Cool. Should I just bring the stuff to your place?