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 ====== Control of the Commons ======
+  * Project description: http://timesup.org/coc/
-Project description: http://timesup.org/coc/
+  * Project Blog: http://coc.timesup.org
-Project Blog: http://coc.timesup.org
+  * Project call: http://timesup.org/content/call-participation-control-commons
-Project call: http://timesup.org/content/call-participation-control-commons
 ===== Working Notes for three Journeys =====
 These working notes are for those interested in supporting the project or who are involved. Feel free to add, edit, extend and assist.
+They are ongoing and will be updated as we move into phase 2.
 ====  Murray River  ====
 The Murray river will involve the second construction of a vessel and the first journey. The construction will happen in Port Adelaide, transport to the launching place will be from our support team.
+One question that remains very open is our expected speed along the river. Which is closely dependent upon the water speed. On one extreme we have:
+"With the exception of Weir 6, Murtho, the weir pool of each storage extends to the storage upstream. Therefore, the River Murray between Blanchetown and Wentworth is more like a series of lakes than a lowland river, particularly when river flows are low." from http://www.murrayriver.com.au/about-the-murray/locks-weirs-dams-barrages/
+From the flow rate measurements, estimating the river width at around 150m and the depth 4m (probably too deep) we get a speed around 500 m / hour, i.e. half a kmh. because we overestimate the cross section of the river, this number is probably too low.
+From people travelling on various European rivers, upstream as well as downstream, we have travel distances around 40 km per day. This seems too high.
+We experienced speeds from 0kmh, mostly around 1-1.5kmh and maximally 4kmh just from the current.
 ===  Dates (proposed)  ===
-: vessel construction and testing January 23-28, Journey 1-21 February, Parade 24 February.
+Vessel construction and testing January 23-28, Journey 1-21 February, Parade 24 February.
 Launching around Ned's point or Lock 9.
-Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects.
+Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects. Water currents will be important. The can be found [[here]http://riversmart.net.au/Flowtracker.htm], and it seems that if we take the river to be 150m wide and 4 meters deep, the flow at the SA border is around 0.5 kmh, compared to 4-6 on the Danube. Maps of the river are available here: http://www.rmboa.org.au/maps.html
 === Vessel: ===
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   * Plan 3 involves using some old hull and extras, as the Subak in Linz.
+Sail will be a junk rig, oars will be used and possibly a Yuloh. A tentative plan for pedal power exists - details at the beginning of January.
-Sail will be a junk rig, oars will be used and possibly a Yuloh. A tentative plan for pedal power exists - details at the beginning of January.
+=== Solar ===
+We used solar panels on the river to cover our (small) power requirements.
+We used a small solar panel, 25 x 35 cm (wattage unknown!) to recharge our batteries: phones, GoPro camera, SLR, AA batteries, etc. We found that the Inca charger (will find link) worked really well and enabled us to charge all these things easily.
+We also used small rechargable lights / USB chargers (link to follow) which were great in the evening as the light ws diffuse and they could also be used to "shock-charge" a USB powered device to bring it back to life.
+=== Fringe parade: ===
+Some things to bear in mind for the Fringe parade finale on 24 Feb.
+  * All floats must not exceed 4.3m in height. This height includes the vehicle plus any parade participants on the float.
+  * The parade will only be viewed from the east side of King William Street, so you only need to decorate the front and right side of your vehicle/float.
+  * There will be a DJ playing throughout the parade route.
 === Supplies ===
 Things we will need: please edit as things become available.
+Short version here, long version below:
+==Tools and things we can return==
+  * power tools: saws, planes, welding gear, etc
+  * cables
+  * Handtools: saws, hammers, spanners, chisels, etc
+  * Radio or outback telephony
+  * anchor, fenders
+  * First Aid kit
+==Expendables and things that will not be returned==
+  * Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large)
+  * canvas or other cloth for sails
+  * Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard
+  * bamboo for battens
+  * rope and small cord
+  * pulleys
+  * construction wood and plywood for floors, lee boards, etc
 ==Tools and things we can return==
   * circular Saw
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   * cordless drill, drivers
   * power sander
+  * power plane
   * grinder
   * welding equipment
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   * Spanners
   * Hammers
+  * wood chisels
+  * plane
+  * sewing machine
+  * scissors
+  * sanding blocks
+  * Camping equipment: flies, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping mats, hammocks, cooking gear
+  * Radio or outback telephony
+  * Storage battery and Inverter (12V DC to 220V AC)
+  * waterproof camera
+  * anchor
+  * First Aid kit
+  * fenders
+  * bicycle
+  * Bike-powered power supply (Greer brings this)
 ==Expendables and things that will not be returned==
   * Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large)
-  * canvas or other sailcloth
+  * canvas or other cloth for sails
   * Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard
   * bamboo for battens
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   * ropes for rigging
   * flat strapping
+  * sandpaper
+  * all that stuff you just might need....
+==== Participants and Contributors: ====
+The following people have registered interest. Contact coc (at) timesup.org if you would like to join in for building or (part of) the journey.
+  * Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure,  www.magrev.org.au/
+  * Simon and Pix : Bike drive for Parade (Hackerspace Adelaide)  http://hackerspace-adelaide.org.au/
+  * Deb Shaw: parade wrangling  http://riaus.org.au/
+  * Cobi Smith: journey, community contacts, adventure, http://riaus.org.au/
+  * Tim X: journey
+  * Tim Boykett: journey, boats, planning (eek!) http://timesup.org
+  * Pippa Buchanan: journey, friendship and kinship, maps and learning. http://pippabuchanan.com/
+  * David Boykett: boat builder (tentative)
+  * Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative)  http://andreasstrauss.com/
-==== Participants and Contributors: ====
+==== Potential collaborators in towns on the river? ====
+  * McCormick Centre for the Environment in Renmark:
-Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure,  http://magnificentrevolutionaustralia.org/
+http://www.murrayriver.com.au/river-management/mccormick/
-Pix : Bike drive for Parade
+  * Country Arts in Murray Bridge:
-Simon: Bike drive for Parade
+http://www.murraybridgegallery.com.au/
-Cobi Smith: Royal Institute, support
+  * Wherever suits
-Tim X: journey
+http://www.rmboa.org.au
-Tim Boykett: journey, boats, journeys
+  * Link with Just Add Water - Fringe in Goolwa?
-Pippa Buchanan: journey, friendship and kinship,
+http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringe-in-goolwa
-David Boykett: boat builder (tentative)
-Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative)