Hi, Aebe,
Spent a few wonderful days in Oregon this summer. Where I was, Portland area, was wonderful. Unfortunately, never got to get out to walk thru the woods, just drove thru. Too bad your are having problems foraging. Not many open areas near me that aren't fenced property, or nature preserves. Fortunately for me, there are usually a few big thunder storms each summer that take down lots of trees. Had a doozy a few months ago, and gathered about a dozen good sticks before the city crews got to the wreckage, and shredded everything.
Can you post pics of your sticks?
So far, I haven't had any reactions to sawdust, tho' all my stickmaking is done w. hand work, so no clouds of dust from power tools.
Spent a few wonderful days in Oregon this summer. Where I was, Portland area, was wonderful. Unfortunately, never got to get out to walk thru the woods, just drove thru. Too bad your are having problems foraging. Not many open areas near me that aren't fenced property, or nature preserves. Fortunately for me, there are usually a few big thunder storms each summer that take down lots of trees. Had a doozy a few months ago, and gathered about a dozen good sticks before the city crews got to the wreckage, and shredded everything.
Can you post pics of your sticks?
So far, I haven't had any reactions to sawdust, tho' all my stickmaking is done w. hand work, so no clouds of dust from power tools.