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Stone Shifting

GordonP Aug 16, 2003 18:58:21

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Just had another thought for what its worth. We could set up the project as a business, Raise the capital from among shareholders, film the whole project, then sell the film on the net. It might work.
Regards Gordon

morfe Aug 16, 2003 19:03:44

Replying to GordonP

Good idea, even sell the film to a TV station. I'm sure there's enough talent around willing to lend a hand, or invest time. Have you correlated any of your theories with archaeological evidence? It would be interesting to see if the method left any traces behind, for instance, using outer-'rails' of logs built onto low parallel banks to give extra height for leverage? (wish I had an online pencil!)

nigelswift Aug 16, 2003 19:09:08

Replying to GordonP

If you wanted to give the most convincing demo possible to the archaeos who've been so dismissive to you, it would be great if you could use a natural sarsen stone. I'm sure there are areas where these occur but which wouldn't be considered significant. That would be so in line with the tastes of people here, as well.
I'm sure a farmer would be delighted to let us shift one of his stones for free, and perhaps set it up on top of a small hill? It would be the Modern Antiquarian Gordon Stone, and would be there forever!!!