Hello Clay! Thanks for supporting the KS campaign and for being willing to jump in with both feet here at WL.
I'm the current High Commander of the
Boots, so I'll be here working with you once you arrive. Let me see if I can address some of your questions.
WHAT TO BRING:
Seems like you have a lot of stuff that would be useful, though I think we're already well-appointed with tools for the job round here. Lending things to the library means you want to drop it off so other people have the opportunity to use it, correct? Although this isn't a tool library, I'm certain that we could find a use for the hand mill (even if I'm just speaking personally, here). We use Makita tools here, for the most part, though we do have a couple DeWalt battery-charging stations despite that.
If you're handy with solar stations and sorting out battery banks and things like that, please bring those tools with you. I need a lot of help in this realm of knowledge and know-how. If we're able to put the finishing touches on some of our incomplete
solar projects, things ought to be a dozen times better for everyone.
Bring a wide-brimmed hat to keep the sun off you, and maybe your favourite
water container for walking about. Beyond that, the weather is excellent this time of year and I think whatever Beau has recommended in that other
thread should be sufficient. He's been here for both years of summer events I've been in attendance so he ought to know.
WHERE TO FIND MILK:
There's a Costco in Missoula, and I happen to know they stock A2
dairy milk there. If you need/want some and don't have a membership, let me know and I can accommodate.
WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WHILE YOU'RE HERE:
Hmm... There's nothing etched in stone at this point, though I am heavily leaning towards a couple projects. To be specific:
- lots of
gardening: planting, irrigation, mulching, etc.
- junk pole fence-making, including rock jacks and a couple gates
- dog pen construction over at the DogStar structure
- mounting another pole for our summer sun shades, over at the classroom (easily the most involved
project of the bunch... Ever use lineman's climbing gear?)
There will be a lot of tree-felling and log-peeling for our construction projects. Gathering rock will also feature heavily - no pun intended.
...That's all I can think of at the moment. Should you have any additional questions, please chime in here in this thread. Thanks, and I'll see you soon!