Problems Continue In Nepal and Shop

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Yangdu

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Our shop in Nepal is still going through difficult times. Our recent news from shop Lachhu Kami and shop manager Rajesh both came down with illness and both are still ill and unable to work until

Their health improves.

Young Sher went into hiding a few days back because a group of people with a bad attitudes threatened him. He cannot work in the shop without endangering the other workers.

We do have the two new Kamis and Bhakta they are making few Knives which will arrive here in the coming shipment.

As if the power shortage in Nepal isn't bad enough , all special knives will be delayed. Y
There's nothing I can do to speed up the work in the shop. All I can do right now is say prayers and hope for better days.

I will keep all of your posted when I get information from our shop in Nepal.
 
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Hope everything works out for Sher and all the ill kamis.

I am still excited to see what the 2 new kamis come up with!
 
Aunty,
How much power would HI need?
Would a generator help?
We could pool together and get one, plus some funding for fuel. Have seen people running 3 big ACs 2 fridges 1TV 2computers and some lights for a whole day in India though that was one generator on the more expensive side and had a footprint 10x5 feet :eek:
How much wattage does HI need or what kind of equipment runs on average so we could guesstimate the required size.
 
Seriously sad to hear about these difficulties. As others I send smoke and prayers for a successful resolution to the issues and for all the Kamis' health and a return to better days Aunty mentions. I also look forward to seeing the new Kamis' work and hope the new shippment is a good one.
 
Jens Schuetz said:
Aunty,
How much power would HI need?
Would a generator help?
We could pool together and get one, plus some funding for fuel. Have seen people running 3 big ACs 2 fridges 1TV 2computers and some lights for a whole day in India though that was one generator on the more expensive side and had a footprint 10x5 feet :eek:
How much wattage does HI need or what kind of equipment runs on average so we could guesstimate the required size.
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HI already has a generator for one shop big enough to run the simple equipment.
Problem is expense of and sourcing of fuel to run it, the exhaust fumes and neighbor complaints.
Believe me, Auntie and Pala are surely doing all they can to keep things moving forward in as timely a manner as possible.
Being short of workers and shop manager is not helping the situation.

I'm sure Auntie appreciates the helpfulness, but the best we can do here now is be patient and understanding during these difficult times.
We need to let Auntie know that she is not alone and we will stand by her thru the difficulty.
Special orders and regular stock items will come, it's just going to take longer than usual.
 
There are generators which have proper exhausts like modern cars there's no smell. How much more is fuel per Kukri compared to electricity? Would $5 per Kukri cover the expense?
Sure Aunty and the shop do the best they know but maybe some ideas from others can point in directions they haven thought of.
Solar might be an option too if the main activity happens during the day and the weather in Nepal isn't too cloudy.
 
Jens Schuetz said:
There are generators which have proper exhausts like modern cars there's no smell. How much more is fuel per Kukri compared to electricity? Would $5 per Kukri cover the expense?
Sure Aunty and the shop do the best they know but maybe some ideas from others can point in directions they haven thought of.
Solar might be an option too if the main activity happens during the day and the weather in Nepal isn't too cloudy.
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The other consideration is political climate. Things must be kept low key and unobtrusive. Otherwise things become exponentially more difficult.
I'm sure auntie appreciates the thoughts, but as she already stated, theres nothing we can do at the moment to speed things up.
 
I think most of us understand the difficulties, and we will be here through the good times, and the difficult times. I cannot speak for others, but I am sure like me, we are here and available should the need arise.
 
Karda said:
The other consideration is political climate. Things must be kept low key and unobtrusive. Otherwise things become exponentially more difficult.
I'm sure auntie appreciates the thoughts, but as she already stated, theres nothing we can do at the moment to speed things up.
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My bad, given my background I guess electricity seemed like the biggest of all the issues. No electricity and I am in big trouble. I guess people in Nepal are a bit tougher that way :D
I can only guess about the political environment. If its a bit like in India I guess once certain local politicians/parasites become aware of HI making the tiniest bit of money that they want "their" share...:mad: So yes no fancy professional company logo at the gate, no solar cells on the roof and so on might help to stay under the radar.
Anyways, just guessing here and of course all the best for HI and Aunty shouldn't worry about us of all things. We are a patient bunch here at HI BF. :thumbup:
 
Jens, Thank you, I am glad you mentioned the generator and the thought is out there so Aunty will be able to consider it. I think what Karda is pointing out in his second message is very accurate though and has to do with the fact that whenever one group of people start getting too far ahead of the rest in a region there is bound to be trouble. Think about the comment about the Young Sher having to be in hiding. My guess is someone got jelous of something he had or did and that caused the trouble. Even here in the US I have read of people cutting down trees to steal a generator that was chained to it in a power outage. Right in the middle of town.

In the mean time I am sure that Aunty and everyone there knows that you like cul4u01 and myself and guessing many others here, will be willing to do whatever we can to help out...even if that means doing nothing but being patient and understanding.
 
Smoke and prayers on the way.
 
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