Hard Winters Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Firefoot · 03-07-2016, 09:04 PM

Sorry if that wasn't clear... the men couldn't push them free but maybe the horses can pull them out.

Galadriel55 · 03-07-2016, 10:44 PM

Ok, so you know what I said about not being able to write? I still can't, but it's just too tempting sometimes.

No clue who the other man is. Maybe it's not a man at all.

Also, not sure if I misinterpreted something... but I imagine that lighting and sound aren't the best in this setting. Is there anything specific that was done to light the way outdoors? Or is everyone stumbling about, hoping to find their way by touch and memory?

Folwren · 03-08-2016, 11:26 AM

Sorry, Firefoot - your post was clear. I am just not sure yet if even horses can pull it out, and I figured instead of assuming and doing something someone else didn't think was right, we could figure that out here. It would be better for everyone involved if they could pull the wagons out. It will make a lot of difficulties if they can't.

Glad to see you active, Gal55!

Firefoot · 03-08-2016, 10:42 PM

I think Gal's idea with the board of wood is a good one, though given the shortage of wood after the winter they may need to salvage another of the carts for the right sort of plank.

Maybe a short way up the road it's a high enough elevation to not be wholly flooded? Anyone have more experience than me with dirt roads - how much of a quag would it be? Will the horses have any luck once the wagons (loaded down) get as far as the road?

Folwren · 03-09-2016, 08:39 AM

Our roads all have gravel on them, and one can usually drive on them, so long as they're not underwater. Put boards down is a good idea. I haven't read her post yet.

littlemanpoet · 03-09-2016, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Ok, so you know what I said about not being able to write? I still can't, but it's just too tempting sometimes.

No clue who the other man is. Maybe it's not a man at all.

Also, not sure if I misinterpreted something... but I imagine that lighting and sound aren't the best in this setting. Is there anything specific that was done to light the way outdoors? Or is everyone stumbling about, hoping to find their way by touch and memory?

It's pretty much dark. Maybe people have lanterns (they existed at the Long expected party), but that would be about it.

03-07-2016, 10:44 PM	#2
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,521	Ok, so you know what I said about not being able to write? I still can't, but it's just too tempting sometimes. No clue who the other man is. Maybe it's not a man at all. Also, not sure if I misinterpreted something... but I imagine that lighting and sound aren't the best in this setting. Is there anything specific that was done to light the way outdoors? Or is everyone stumbling about, hoping to find their way by touch and memory? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 03-07-2016 at 10:49 PM.

03-08-2016, 11:26 AM	#3
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Sorry, Firefoot - your post was clear. I am just not sure yet if even horses can pull it out, and I figured instead of assuming and doing something someone else didn't think was right, we could figure that out here. It would be better for everyone involved if they could pull the wagons out. It will make a lot of difficulties if they can't. Glad to see you active, Gal55! __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

03-09-2016, 08:39 AM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Our roads all have gravel on them, and one can usually drive on them, so long as they're not underwater. Put boards down is a good idea. I haven't read her post yet. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

03-07-2016, 09:04 PM	#1
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Sorry if that wasn't clear... the men couldn't push them free but maybe the horses can pull them out.

03-08-2016, 10:42 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I think Gal's idea with the board of wood is a good one, though given the shortage of wood after the winter they may need to salvage another of the carts for the right sort of plank. Maybe a short way up the road it's a high enough elevation to not be wholly flooded? Anyone have more experience than me with dirt roads - how much of a quag would it be? Will the horses have any luck once the wagons (loaded down) get as far as the road?