On the Road Again
You never know when you might have a conversation on local history, so it is good to be prepared at all times (for instance, I had a very successful surprise interview at a local store simply). There are certain items that you will find useful to carry with you as a matter of habit.
Objective: Carry at least a minimum of tools so that you can always access any particular item.
- a small digital camera
- a dollar bill (it can be used to provide a measurement scale for a picture or get a donut)
- paper and pen/pencil
- some sort of business card with contact information. I use a small pad with information on northerncatskillshistory.com printed on one side, and a structure for notes on the other. The headings of name, date, source, phone/email, location, and action remind me to take complete notes.