Local Dowsing Group News :   No. 26

The Search for Water Dowsers
 
In LDGN No 25, I made reference to the Professional Water Dowsers Group. The co-ordinator of the group, John Baker, has written to me expressing some concerns (see below).
 
It is strange that the subject most closely associated in the public’s mind with dowsing - water dowsing - is in something of a parlous state, at least in the UK. In America the BSD recently carried a piece on Leroy Bull, who has spotted over 3,300 wells, and where the tradition thrives.
 
If you are a competent dowser and would be willing to invest time and effort in acquiring the skill, please contact John.
 
John Baker writes :
 
Regarding the water dowsing group, there are no new entrants, so far as I know, on the horizon to join the professionals, who are a small group as it is.
 
With water going to be in short supply in the U.K. over the next 24 years, there is already a moratorium on bore hole drilling in S.E. England.
 
Water dowsing can take years to master, because at the end of it you should have a high success rate as you are charging for your services and could save your client a lot of money. 

You will never get it right every time and this is always made clear to potential hirers. All the people on the current (Professional Dowsers) Register are self-taught, whether it be on farms, guided by an existing expert, or just the pure fascination of solving a problem for someone.

Newcomers can get plenty of local practise as most people don’t know where their water pipes go. Then there are the thousands of ‘lost’ wells which can now be in a dangerous condition if they were not capped properly. The opportunities to learn locally are endless. Apprenticeship arrangements may be a way forward.
 
The request for our services is all encompassing, from the client who has domestic leaky pipes, to facilities companies, public schools, The National Trust etc.

The demand for professional water diviners is there, so where are the new up and coming water diviners ? Those of us on the Professional Dowsers Register would dearly like to know, so please step forward if you know of someone.



Letters to the Editor
 
Michael Haxeltine
 
Three years ago I started to draft a family’s book on dowsing. Some of you may recall me picking your brains on the subject.

My objectives :
  • To create a possible fresh income stream for BSD
  • Bring on young people to familiarise them with the dowsing process
  • Having something for Mum, Dad, Grand parents and Guardians.
  • Zero cost family activity which may be a minuscule contribution to family cohesion and thus the subtle urban energy environment.

With the help, guidance and useful criticism and a contribution of ideas from some members I recently started to swim again (as opposed to treading water.) I must take this opportunity to say thank you to members for their time. Especially at 80 plus I am well passed my sell by date.
 
This “age” is significant as I recently sought permission to display/sell my Families Book and my other tomes at the 7th September event. This request was refused by the Trustees, and confirmed via the email the BSD office sent me . (Extract below.)
 
Due to my age the refusal equates to a possible LIFE BAN on selling my books by the Trustees. 
 
Essence of the BSD’s email :
The issue of selling your book at conference was raised at a meeting held late last week with the Trustees, and it was agreed that you will not be able to sell your book at conference this year.

As you are aware we will be at a different venue and there will not be the facility for you to have a separate table. It was mentioned that this could also raise a security issue and the BSD does not want to be held responsible if any stock/money were to go missing. We have organised a full programme for our one day event and do not feel there will be the opportunity for you sell your book.
 
Max responds :
 
(a): It is highly likely that BSD could be approx. one hundred and twenty pounds out of pocket i.e. Conference fee and a donation from myself - prudent or imprudent ?
 
(b) The following are salient points:
 
There is no need for an additional table as I could have used a round table which would have generated discussion - an aim of the books
 
Money could be secured in my pocket
 
Risk of stock : If there is a risk of stock - 5 books on a table – have you advised the insurers of this eventuality otherwise it might nullify claims against BSD members to their detriment
 
In view of your concerns about stock / money going missing are you going to advise Delegates
 
Please let me have a copy of your risk assessment for the event
 
If you were really concerned you would have asked me to sign a disclaimer .?
 
It is noted that you are not allowing time for eating, etc, and that no time has been allowed for informal conversation. The programme is full and no time is allowed for socialising, eating or talking about books
 
My other books can be viewed on Academia.edu except the one in French
 
Michael Haxeltine          BA Filam trtd FRMA rtd Dip IPRA Dip LCA
Dip Cert Arb Cert PTTLs
 
                               mike.haxeltine@talktalk.net




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