So I think we had this on the other site, if you could have your fantasy campsite? What would it be? What would you have in your site? What would make it yours?
I am looking forward to getting a Kitchen cover, from Panther Pavilions. I want it in Purple and Black to sit next to my pavilion so we can cook and eat with cover.
Cilean
I would like to have a camp wench! For cooking and other camp needs.
For $800 you can get an inflatable hot tub.
Granted the logistics of getting enough water out there is a problem. But the subject stated "dream" so there it is.
A travel trailer with a shower, A/C and Heater and one of those really nice quiet generators to run all the electrical stuff that I have come to appreciate. ;)
Wouldn't have to take the time to set up a tent, take it down and pack it up again, especially if it's raining, wouldn't have to worry about rain, the tent leaking, stuff getting stolen, extreme heat or extreme cold and I could dry my hair with my hair dryer after taking a shower. ;D
I want a camp COMPOUND!!! Complete with our own portable flushies, and a tent with AC where the ladies could rest and relax. Something decorated like the inside of a genie bottle...
I think having a 15ht/16 century brothel, and Gypsy side show,set up next door would be cool. Any body up for it at TRF?
Ok, my dream is to find an repurchase my family's old travel trailer and paint it up like an old fashioned gypsy wagon. I know they have better and more modern RV's out there but it's my fantasy. Besides out was an English BeeLine with a full back bathroom suite with a regular sized toilet, a full sink with a vanity and medicine cabinet, and a walk in shower. It also had a full sized hanging closet. You just don't find that stuff anymore.
a Yurt
(http://escherblacksmith.googlepages.com/yurt.jpg)
or one of these:
(http://escherblacksmith.googlepages.com/gypsycaravan2.jpg)
and about 300yds between me and the next camper person.
The Tinker wagon, would be cool to have.
A big brawny Scotsman ... wearing a kilt ... ;)
My Dream for this coming run is pretty low.
A Tent that I can stand up in.
Sean
What kind of tent are you looking for? I've seen Wedge tents as tall as 10 FT.
you guys seen Troy?...
I want want they did to the Kings Ship after they landed but I want a Pirate ship
complete with crows nest.
And central heat and A/C....
And a handful of Cabana Boys to set up and tear down for me...
and do the cooking and cleaning...
And I get the Captains Quarters!!!
I could go on and on and on and on....
Alyria
Quote from: Rafe on July 16, 2008, 09:23:34 AM
My Dream for this coming run is pretty low.
A Tent that I can stand up in.
Sean
I know I had posted this on the old site, and have considered getting a time or two:
Hobitat 6 (http://www.rei.com/product/745759)
(http://media.rei.com/media/1027212.jpg)
6'4" in the center . . .
Now, if you want to get seriously out of hand, with a tent,
MSR Board Room Tent (http://www.rei.com/product/762749)
(http://media.rei.com/media/w/1443688.jpg)
6'10" at center . . .
hmmm, that could be fun.
http://www.fleetwoodcampingtrailers.com/series.aspx?id=3&sn=Evolution (http://www.fleetwoodcampingtrailers.com/series.aspx?id=3&sn=Evolution)
One of those, with AC, and the 4-wheelers to go with it!
The bigger campers wouldn't fit in my garage... heck ,my pickup won't fit in my garage, it's too tall!
HUUUZZZAAAHHHH!!!
My one wish came true for the year. We found an awesome 4 season tent that is 9'L X 9'W and 6'6" in height. I will have more than enough room for everything and then some!
Now I must come up with a new wish for this year....Hey! Fest hasn't started yet, and I've 3 weeks to go.
Sean
I want:
1) Panther Primitives pavilion tent in Dragonspyre colors (black, purple, and silver)
2) an upright giant heater like they had at TRF's coffee shop over Closing weekend
Oh...I just thought of something else I dream of. A strong, hansome man to unload and set everything up for me and both pack and unpack my car. Especially since I have 2 days until I leave for Pennsic alone, again. *sigh*
Having done a study of various pavilion designs over the years, I have come to the conclusion that there are ways to have all the modern conveniences without having the modern junk to go with them.
First of all, please remember, hot air rises, and air in and of itself is a good insulator..... So, if one were to set up a pavilion similar in design to some of the roman gear (smart people them there romans) with an outer wall of a bleached canvas, then an inner wall four inches inside that, same with the roofs, the hot are will be partially insulated, and with vents in the top, the hot air will exit the tent out of the top, just like a chimney.
Now, of course, having 25 slave wenches to make sure the air circulates by moving large fans, dancing etc would help keep the tent cooler.....
Next I think a large fire with a steer roasting on a spit and at least two barrels of wine and a couple of mead so that passers by may partake of the offerings of my camp.
Then, a bladesmith and blacksmith in order to keep the mundane items in repair, shoes for the horses, armor, swords, daggers.
Finally a fletcher in order that a good supply of arrows and bows are available in case any unwanted interlopers try to interfere with the gathering. You know the ones I mean, Politicians, Lawyers.........
Hey - I resemble that remark!
I'd have a diaphanous veil as a tent - like a parachute, decorated like the inside of a Turkish castle - ala Salahadein.
Speaking of which - does anyone know how the campsite fared in the storm? Trees make it?
i want one of those reall authentic looking tents like what they had wau back in the day of the actual ren era.
All I want...
Blender.. battery powered :-)
A troop of brau brawny kilted lads to do all the liftin', carryin', packin' & grillin', and a couple to massage this hateful kink outta me back...
(accepting volunteers now ;D )
By the Gods Rani.....I'm with you! :) :) :)
(add a few lads to keep an eye on and play with the wee ones as well)
Oh yes - and a hammock piled with fluffy pillows where I can recline and watch the ... view!
LOL
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 30, 2008, 12:57:07 PM
A troop of brau brawny kilted lads to do all the liftin', carryin', packin' & grillin', and a couple to massage this hateful kink outta me back...
(accepting volunteers now ;D )
i've got some good strong hands i would love to lend to yee m'lady. ;)
Quote from: Macintyre on October 01, 2008, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 30, 2008, 12:57:07 PM
A troop of brau brawny kilted lads to do all the liftin', carryin', packin' & grillin', and a couple to massage this hateful kink outta me back...
(accepting volunteers now ;D )
i've got some good strong hands i would love to lend to yee m'lady. ;)
Careful, Macintyre, or I'll be takin' ye up on that offer. Who in their right mind would refuse to let someone else set up camp for them? LOL
Quote from: alyria stargazer on July 19, 2008, 01:57:32 AM
you guys seen Troy?...
I want want they did to the Kings Ship after they landed but I want a Pirate ship
complete with crows nest.
And central heat and A/C....
And a handful of Cabana Boys to set up and tear down for me...
and do the cooking and cleaning...
And I get the Captains Quarters!!!
I could go on and on and on and on....
Alyria
This is from burning man.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/ziggie0181/9aShip.jpg)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/ziggie0181/2352.jpg)
I just want friends in my campsite. I only have one though.
Well if you go to Pennisc this year, I'll be a friend. 8)
I was in your shoes last year as it was my first and I knew no one in my camp. Now I have a group of piratey libertines that I associate with.
I just stumbled on to a website for an antique dealer who seems to specialize in military campaign furniture. If you go through the "Stock Pages" I thought it might inspire some ideas, for portable camping items, and maybe even display ideas for booths
http://www.campaignfurniture.com/
I have recently been tempted by the 12' x 20' Bell Wedge tent (http://www.tentsmiths.com/period-tents-medieval-wedge-tents.html) from Tentsmiths. There's a canopy bed that breaks down for easy transport that I really want, also...
It's a possibility that I could work them into my budget this year... maybe... (sigh)
If you really want a double bell wedge at a really affordable price try Midwest Tents. Here is the link: http://midwesttent.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=46
Nice, although it's a bit shorter than the one I was looking at. My canopy bed probably wouldn't fit in it. Still for that much cheaper it's at least worth checking to see if I could make it work! Thanks!!!
I've officially said screw tents. I'm gettins me a skool bus! Plenty of room and little setup. Just park it and partay!
I just want to furnish mine in the Gypsy "style"... you know, rich colors, furs on the bed, candle lanterns, tapestries... I mean, really, who wouldn't want to hang out in there???
I have the feeling the party would just come to me... LOL
Care to officially decorate my rollin' party bus? Methinks you'd be rather well suited for the challenge of putting something together! ;)
Negotiations are underway, so get ready darling Rani! The task is officially yours if you want it!
Oh wow... that sounds like a really fun project, but it might be a bit difficult long distance!
BTW... what does the job pay??? Just askin'... :D
I'm buyin', is that enough? I've got plenty of plans, and will be doing Scarby, so if the deal goes through, I've got a starter of two(triple stuffed) futon pads to work with. The rest I'm sure will come as directed by an official decorator. There is no doubt about you'll do something special on an official party wagon!
Now I'm just thinking about the paint scheme.....I hate yellow! At least, that much of it!!
The fabled Magic Bus of yore!? Who would have thought it? ;)
Well, if you're going for the "Gypsy vardo" look then there are some traditional colors, but really anything in green with gold trim is classic for the Gypsy look...
Inside, of course, you need plenty of wood, lots of plush earth tones and muted jewel tones, and all the little touches that really say "Gypsy vagabond"...
Will you be doing all the interior construction yourself? I've actually done something like this before, and I have to admit the results were pretty spectacular. I wish I had pictures, but it was many years ago, and digital cameras were few and far between, and I've since lost contact with the bus owner.
Well a huge RV would be the dream. You know one of those you see on the travel channel that cost a million dollars. But since I will NEVER have one of those, I'll talk about my dreams for what I DO have.
We are buying a pop-up from a friend of ours. For really cheap and it's in pretty good shape.
So.....
I can't decide between doing it up gypsy wagon like, something that nobility would travel in or something with scottish flare. Either way I am putting pergo flooring in it. In a nice rich rosewood.
If I go gypsy wagon, I'm thinking exotic with bright exciting colors. Middle Easten inspired decor. Stuff like that.
If I go noble. Then I was thinking tapestries, jewel tones and filagree.
Scottish. Well plaid and sheep I guess. hehehehe But lots of thistle-y stuff, celtic knot work, anything from Gaelsong.
What do you all think?
I think this would be cool to have in my campsite...
(http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-09/dragon-grill.JPG)
;D :o :o
that's cool!
I would go with the mystical gypsy/noble look. It is easier for you to find items to decorate with and will be more versitile.
Quote from: flidais on February 16, 2009, 06:50:35 PM
Well a huge RV would be the dream. You know one of those you see on the travel channel that cost a million dollars. But since I will NEVER have one of those, I'll talk about my dreams for what I DO have.
We are buying a pop-up from a friend of ours. For really cheap and it's in pretty good shape.
So.....
I can't decide between doing it up gypsy wagon like, something that nobility would travel in or something with scottish flare. Either way I am putting pergo flooring in it. In a nice rich rosewood.
If I go gypsy wagon, I'm thinking exotic with bright exciting colors. Middle Easten inspired decor. Stuff like that.
If I go noble. Then I was thinking tapestries, jewel tones and filagree.
Scottish. Well plaid and sheep I guess. hehehehe But lots of thistle-y stuff, celtic knot work, anything from Gaelsong.
What do you all think?
Quote from: Tammy on February 18, 2009, 05:59:07 PM
I think this would be cool to have in my campsite...
(http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-09/dragon-grill.JPG)
;D :o :o
The outlet mall near us used to have a huge bull smoker. The horns were the smoke stacks and the "you-know-what" was the drip tube! :o
My dream camp is taken straight from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe movie...ok those red and gold tents are the BOMB! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to go to sleep and wake up all comfy in a tent like this! This is my dream campsite lol....
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k157/deadgurl32/LWWtent1-1.jpg)
I want one of these, but the sell for $6,000
http://www.dutchtub.com/
1) Panther Pavilion would be nice- a BIG one, decked out like teh inside of the Weasley's tent in GoF
2) a feast! a proper, renaissance feast with candles, etc- Ive tried to do one at TRF before but no one was interested... :'(
I would love to do a 'magic ground' area where everything is at least vaguely period, but being the only 'lapsed SCAdian' in my group makes that a bit difficult!
... a room in an inn above the tavern.
And no last call. >.>
A devoted "batman" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(military) to keep the clothing clean, make tea and serve the gin & tonics
Quote from: brier patch charlie on May 27, 2008, 06:27:36 PM
I would like to have a camp wench! For cooking and other camp needs.
I think thats why Lady Jessica keeps me around ;)
Quote from: MacLaren on January 18, 2009, 06:17:06 AM
I've officially said screw tents. I'm gettins me a skool bus! Plenty of room and little setup. Just park it and partay!
You can even put a coffee table in there for your keys!
Quote from: bellevivre on June 15, 2009, 03:23:06 PM
2) a feast! a proper, renaissance feast with candles, etc- Ive tried to do one at TRF before but no one was interested... :'(
I too wanted do a ren dinner with candles and music at TRF with family and friends but they're always in a hurry to eat so they can run off to see people. Leaving me alone. I'm hoping that maybe this year it will happen.
QuoteI too wanted do a ren dinner with candles and music at TRF with family and friends but they're always in a hurry to eat so they can run off to see people. Leaving me alone. I'm hoping that maybe this year it will happen.
I say we make it happen! But... we must have a jester and a bard!! And steak pie! I insist on steak pie! :D LOL
there is talk among us Austin ladies about a feast at Sherwood... maybe if we arrange things HERE, people will actually show up?
And I'm sure we can manage some steak pie... I recall with much fondness the game pie I had in Scotland... *sigh*
My dream campsite would inslude a 10 foot brick barbecue grill;
2 levels of grill surfaces for cooking different meats
and with a built in iron smoke box for brisket.
Chaupal tent (http://www.tentmahal.com/Garden%20Tents.html) for Faire vending...
Havelli tent (http://www.tentmahal.com/Garden%20Tents.html) for Faire camping...
Canopied collapsible camp bed (http://enchantingtents.com/pro1044544.html) with slats (ropes tend to sag)...
Collapsible camp table (http://enchantingtents.com/pro683102.html), chairs (http://enchantingtents.com/pro584267.html) and garb rack (http://enchantingtents.com/pro948090.html)...
Been researching these things for a while now... and trying not to drool all over my keyboard while I'm at it...
*drool* methinks the lack of pricing means i cant afford it, right?
OOOOH i want those tents!!!
I know... LOL I'm thinking they must send the prices in a sealed envelope... along with paramedics for when you collapse from the heart attack...
The furniture actually looks like something I could build myself, though, since I have access to a full wood shop, including everything but a lathe...
Quotethere is talk among us Austin ladies about a feast at Sherwood... maybe if we arrange things HERE, people will actually show up?
You can count me in! Huzzah~
Quote from: blue66669 on June 05, 2008, 02:22:42 PM
I want a camp COMPOUND!!! Complete with our own portable flushies, and a tent with AC where the ladies could rest and relax. Something decorated like the inside of a genie bottle...
Now I think that would be awesome....
Before I left for Afghanistan I designed an outdoor stripper pole setup for camping purposes.
I Need to build and field-test that design one of these days.
Quote from: Jaythebarbarian on September 18, 2009, 08:53:44 PM
Before I left for Afghanistan I designed an outdoor stripper pole setup for camping purposes.
I Need to build and field-test that design one of these days.
DO IT!!! Then send it to me!!!
this is what I want for camp:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11331875#ProductDet
Now, either it sold out again in a matter of minutes, or WalMart is smoking crack.
and somehow, I am leaning towards the latter!
ARGH!!! We had bought the Coleman Max Cabin, but it's a POS and broke in two places when we tried to set it up- as in, plastic important things cleaved under stress and cannot be repaired... so, we took it back and now we want THAT tent, but cant seem to find it when it's instock online!!!
GRRR
Well, something I wanted for camp, I just got!
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0019854518749a&navCount=0&podId=0019854&parentId=cat20112&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=search_redir&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20112&hasJS=true
Quote from: bellevivre on September 03, 2009, 09:51:09 AM
there is talk among us Austin ladies about a feast at Sherwood... maybe if we arrange things HERE, people will actually show up?
Bellevivre, we shoud talk. I don't think I could pull anything together for this year, but we could easily pull something together for next. PM me, or let me know when you'll be out at faire and we can find each other.
Quote from: Aiacha on September 22, 2009, 10:13:54 AM
Well, something I wanted for camp, I just got!
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0019854518749a&navCount=0&podId=0019854&parentId=cat20112&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=search_redir&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20112&hasJS=true
SWEET!
stupid work filter wont let me see Cabelas- what is it???
The Deluxe Camp Kitchen....(I hope you can see photobucket images)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/Aiacha/deluxekitchen.jpg)
ooh! yes, i HAVE this, and you will adore it!!! I cant cook in camp without it!!!
the next vital piece is the propane powered oven- not the kind like you set on the stove, but one that's it's own unit- they are hard to find, but SOOOO worth it!
mmmmm... campfire, monkeybread.... what else do you need?
Quote from: bellevivre on September 22, 2009, 09:54:46 AM
this is what I want for camp:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11331875#ProductDet
Now, either it sold out again in a matter of minutes, or WalMart is smoking crack.
and somehow, I am leaning towards the latter!
ARGH!!! We had bought the Coleman Max Cabin, but it's a POS and broke in two places when we tried to set it up- as in, plastic important things cleaved under stress and cannot be repaired... so, we took it back and now we want THAT tent, but cant seem to find it when it's instock online!!!
GRRR
You might want to try this website http://www.allthingsjeep.com/arp-j35002.html?SSAID=312231
they were to receive a new shipment sometime this month. Now it does cost a just little more.
bellevivre I found another website for you:
http://www.amazon.com/Jeep-14x12-8-Person-Family-Dome/dp/B001GAPN14/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1253670246&sr=1-17
This is a little bigger for the same price as the other one.
Quote from: Aiacha on September 22, 2009, 10:36:25 AM
The Deluxe Camp Kitchen....(I hope you can see photobucket images)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/Aiacha/deluxekitchen.jpg)
I bought that for Pennisc camping this year and it was a life saver. The only issue that we had was that we could not set up the sink because of no sump.
Quote from: Jaythebarbarian on September 18, 2009, 08:53:44 PM
Before I left for Afghanistan I designed an outdoor stripper pole setup for camping purposes.
I Need to build and field-test that design one of these days.
I will be at TRF on Nov 13th and 14th with a "tarp support" intentionally designed to function
as a stripper pole. We'll see if we can get anyone using it. I am capable but I am hoping for better
looking participants.
The other item I really wanted was a hot tub. I have a vehicle that I was going to install a small one
in for camping trips but I couldn't get to it this year. Just too busy.
one out of two.
you know they now make inflatable hot tubs... just sayin'
Quote from: bellevivre on November 10, 2009, 10:22:19 AM
you know they now make inflatable hot tubs... just sayin'
I know but at the Texas Ren fest ther is no water, so I need the heavy duty vehicle to bring in the water to fill it.
My honda won't carry several hundred gallons of water, but the truck I am refitting will, next year the hot tub!
I want a gypsy wagon.. One that is big and made from rich wood, hidden spaces for my cooking gear, lovely rugs, blankets, pillows. It will have glass stain circle windows near the door, a small closet for the girls dresses that need to be hanged, drawers for small pieces of clothes. I have been designing this and I will be making this when I save enough money. I am already working on my cooking supplies, I got my first cast iron skillet today and in a month will be getting two more. I'm looking into off ground fire pit so people will stop trying to do that dumb dance....
I also want a stripper pole but I have young ones in my group... And I have to be the responsible one there..
Everyone that helping me with this want a large flat screen tv.. I say they an put a generator in they can have it.
Hey you all ever hear of a Vardo,
CHeck out this ladie's home away from home!
www.enslin.com/rae/gypsy/wagonquestions.html (http://www.enslin.com/rae/gypsy/wagonquestions.html)
If you look at the bottom it will show you all of the people who have made Vardos!
Cilean
Oh yes... and there is a link there somewhere that shows them making their two Vardos, step by step! I love that site, and I hope someday to build one very similar to the "pop-up" they built!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 03, 2009, 12:12:51 PM
Chaupal tent (http://www.tentmahal.com/Garden%20Tents.html) for Faire vending...
Havelli tent (http://www.tentmahal.com/Garden%20Tents.html) for Faire camping...
Canopied collapsible camp bed (http://enchantingtents.com/pro1044544.html) with slats (ropes tend to sag)...
Collapsible camp table (http://enchantingtents.com/pro683102.html), chairs (http://enchantingtents.com/pro584267.html) and garb rack (http://enchantingtents.com/pro948090.html)...
Been researching these things for a while now... and trying not to drool all over my keyboard while I'm at it...
OMG, the tents are gorgeous. Yeah I am thinking that they must be super expensive since they dont tell you the price on the website!
I've always dreamed of making a highly decorated tent in the style of a Mayan Temple. The work involved is scary to contemplate, but boy would it be something to see!
After seeing some yurts made by some friends of mine at Pennsic, John and I have decided that there is a 15 foot yurt in our future. Not this year at TRF, but the ultimate aim is next year.
Anyone interested in Vardos construction please feel free to contact me and I will gladly share what I know. I have built two in the past and will be constructing more as soon as the weather cools down as I am not overly fond of heat stroke.
I'd be happy to take you up on that offer, Rabbi... if I can ever afford the materials! And, uhhh... another vehicle to pull it with, of course.
If we won a big lottery we would like to get some space a Sherwood in the patron's campground and make a two-story covered outdoor cooking area. The upper floor we would reserve for our own sleeping space; but the ground floor cooking area would be open to other people camping.
I'm imagining a stone fireplace with an oven, grilling spots and a place for hanging pots.
Rani need to learn to go industrial dumpster diving my biggest expense will be the screws and I bought a frame sight unseen for $100.00 big mistake should have waited but I can make it work. Donna I want to camp with you when you win the lottery I love that concept.
Rabbi... if I still had a van it wouldn't be a problem. I use Freecycle as often as I am able, and I have no problem asking a construction foreman if I can raid his scrap pile... ;D
But I still don't have access to the tools I would need, either...
A picture of this bar trailer floated past on Facebook recently so I had to Google it
http://dornob.com/affluent-amusement-portable-bar-is-mad-men-on-wheels/?ref=search
Wheres the Barmaid? Looks like everything else is covered.
A round tent, with some sort of either pillow bed ( For colder/fair temperature ) nights , or a raised bed ( hammock, cot, ect ) for warmer, balmy faires. When I see the inside of my dream tent, I always imagine lots of pillows and soft blankets to curl up in after walking your body into the ground. A few lounging chairs would be sublime also, with of course warm blankets/thin blankets. I don't know if this is possible due to safety, but maybe have a fire in there also for warmth through the night? Not even a fire, just embers that will smolder until the morning.
I wouldn't want it to be too big either.. Large enough for a bed for me and the husband to sleep comfortably in, no more than two chairs, and enough room to change and move around in without subjecting ourselves to the weather outside. Literally, one of the hardest things I've had to do at faire was climb out of my bed the first weekend this year at SWFF and change into my garb.
I am sure my husband wants other things ( I know he wants to make us a flag that reflects us to hang ) but those are the big things.
You should look into a sibley or bell tent. They are used at Civil war reenactments and can have a stove inside. You have to be careful though, I have heard of them burning down if you don't watch the fire. But I think if you took embers form the outside fire and carefully brought them in you would probably be ok.
Round pavilion tent
http://www.pantherprimitives.com/catalog21/Catalog%2021%2025.pdf
a period rope and wood frame bed.
http://daviddfriedman.com/Medieval/Articles/rope_bed/rope_bed.htm
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/ConalOhAirt/SCA%20woodworking/ropebed1.jpg)
Dona, I didn't even -think- about a rope bed! That is perfect!
I do have a question though ( Again, new to camping so I'm still learning )... When it gets really cold outside, I thought the extra air mass below the rope bed would "suck" the heat from you? Is this correct or have I misread? Also, if it does, what are some ways you can combat that? ( I was thinking folding a large comforter underneath the bed to " fill in " the airspace )
Having your mattress directly on the ground sucks the heat out. We are ever so much warmer now that we put our air mattress on top of a cot.
I would like a bottle of Crown Royal and 2 blonde waitresses. Unfortunatly the wife will only allow the bottle.
She is mean like that
Apparently, Nim doesn't mind me having the blondes. The last time I mentioned it, she said, "Sure! Go ahead and try it!"
Quote from: Sitara on August 01, 2012, 01:56:22 PM
Having your mattress directly on the ground sucks the heat out. We are ever so much warmer now that we put our air mattress on top of a cot.
We also use a spare cheap sleeping bag opened up and spread out on top of the air mattress to insulate us from the cold air in the mattress.
For when we want a more period look we sewed a big envelope out of a couple plain sheets to camouflage the air mattress. We also use some cheap garage sale find Persian-style carpets over our plastic ground tarps which also helps insulate from the cold ground -and no bare ground before you grab your shoes/slippers in the middle of the night.
Quote from: groomporter on August 02, 2012, 06:56:36 PM
Quote from: Sitara on August 01, 2012, 01:56:22 PM
Having your mattress directly on the ground sucks the heat out. We are ever so much warmer now that we put our air mattress on top of a cot.
We also use a spare cheap sleeping bag opened up and spread out on top of the air mattress to insulate us from the cold air in the mattress.
For when we want a more period look we sewed a big envelope out of a couple plain sheets to camouflage the air mattress. We also use some cheap garage sale find Persian-style carpets over our plastic ground tarps which also helps insulate from the cold ground -and no bare ground before you grab your shoes/slippers in the middle of the night.
We also use an extra sleeping bag underneath us and cover our tent floor with carpet remnants. Nobody will see ours though since it's behind scenes so we don't bother camouflaging anything.
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on August 02, 2012, 12:14:04 PM
Apparently, Nim doesn't mind me having the blondes. The last time I mentioned it, she said, "Sure! Go ahead and try it!"
She just wants to watch you try to catch them... :P :D
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 07, 2012, 12:07:20 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on August 02, 2012, 12:14:04 PM
Apparently, Nim doesn't mind me having the blondes. The last time I mentioned it, she said, "Sure! Go ahead and try it!"
She just wants to watch you try to catch them... :P :D
That and watching you trying to work all of the remote adapters that you will need. ::) ;D :)
A real bed (air mattresses are cold) and flush toilets...though I must say whatever scent they are using in the blue water this year is actually really nice. MMMM the fresh cleaned privy smell.
http://armstreet.com/store/tents/
Canvas painters cloth with plastic backing for my ground cloth. Washable, water proof, period on top!!! $20 at Lowe's... ;D
Quote from: Dinobabe on September 12, 2012, 01:24:54 PM
Canvas painters cloth with plastic backing for my ground cloth. Washable, water proof, period on top!!! $20 at Lowe's... ;D
Wow, I will have to snatch this idea if you don't mind! Any other tips for camping budget friendly?
As a second alternative to the bottle and 2 blondes, I would not mind if Raquel Welch paid me a visit. The wife said she did not mind as long as she did dishes and windows. HMMMMMMM