'Restormel' Castle of The Black Prince, overlooks once highest navigable point of river Fowey, an ancient site. Like Castle D'or , used as a title for one of Daphne DuMaurier's books, it is likely to be pre-iron age. When you look at a map a whole line of at least Roman age encampments follows river route across land, with one site perched next to once highest navigable point of Camel - in Dunmere woods. This suggests that this route was an important one to protect - because it was a main artery for precious metals.

The existing Saints Way follows river route across East Cornwall, which was established long before Saints as a convenient short-cut between Ireland and Wales and south coast of Cornwall - and on. The way is rich in springs and many holy wells are still to be found. The Church at Lanlivery, a visible route sign from many miles away, sits high on horizon, a beacon for travellers. It lines up with saint's pathway to ancient standing stones at Helman Tor an evident meeting place from Stone Age times. The Church at Lanivet beckons traveller on to where route meets river Camel at Ruthernbridge and then continues North to Padstow.

Like songs of Aborigines, peoples who once travelled these lands would learn route through stories of wayplaces they would meet. And sometimes, when it is quiet, land still whispers these secrets to willing ears.

Many local networks also allow "wanted" posts. If you're looking for a 10 gallon aquarium, check with Freecycle first. Odds are good someone may have one sitting in their basement collecting dust.

While each individual network may have slightly different restrictions, most are similar. There are generally four types of posts and these words must appear in subject line of your email: Wanted: xxx, Offer: xxx, Taken: xxx, or Found: xxx.

Generally, you should elaborate a bit in your emails as to why you are need something or why you are interested in picking up item. Please save your entire life story for another forum, but responses like "I'm interested" will likely get deleted.

On other hand, something like: "I'm a single mom who just moved here after my divorce. I'd love to pick up your washing machine tonight. I would greatly appreciate not having to squeeze in time to go to laundromat after work," will likely get consideration.

Be sincere. Don't make up a woeful story trying to get something. The intent of Freecycle is to help others by giving and getting. And at same time, help environment.

What a great, fun organization.