Protection, Shelter and Comfort

Journal 2004 11 09
Protection, Shelter and Comfort

The men of the Corps of Discovery are working hard to erect Fort Mandan. It will take about three weeks to complete.

What could we build if we spent most of the next three weeks working on it?

Protection, shelter and comfort. Simple stuff, really. But upon examination do we have any holes in our wall of protection. Access points for those unwanted in the camp. What would it take to fix them?

Shelter. Do we have a barrier between us and the elements? Looking around, are there holes for wind and rain to rob us of the heat generated inside?

Comfort. Are we sleeping on the ground? Is water available? How about something as simple as a bathroom?

Can we make a safe, warm comfortable place in the next three weeks if we worked full time at it?

What simple things can we do to improve our protection, shelter and comfort?