Re: willows and birch

From: jeffkyer <toread_derysi_at_uPnDVgPLOStI8qyuyOUzZX-7bTBKaMBSK9ROxEOaawoRWGqRUzTriEIyTm3CvH>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:15:14 -0000

>
> Could someone explain this mead to me? Is it extracted in the spring
> from the willow? Sweet liquid? We extract birch's fluids in this
> manner.
>
> > However, except in the highest regions of Sartar, I don't think
the
> > climate is that severe. So we should choose the vegetation that
> > makes sense around a typical upland Sartarite stead. In light of
> > which, bring on the willows I say, if they have them in Sartar,
> let's
> > grow some here!
>
> If there're birches, there should be willows in my experience.

Not necessarily. At least not in the harsh Canadian climate. The Sudbury area is mostly spruce, pine and nasty, nasty undergrowth like moose-maple and brambles.

You have birches but not willows - at least there. Willows are usually found in valleys and more sheltered areas where their vast water requirement can be met...

  > lot can be found digging downwards). If it was used in the real
> > world, and we have a myth reference, I'm sure they do it in
Sartar.
>
> I'd like to add that the birch bark is extremely useful substance.
> You can make about everything from it (from shoes to backpacks).

Canoes.  

> Otto

Jeff Kyer
"A Wenelian is someone who can make love in a canoe."