Didn't want to hijack another thread so thought I'd start a new one.
I'm a regular Scarborough Faire attendee (Nut as some describe me) and have been told to see TFR. From the sounds of it camping is the way to go (also heard that in some cases camping is funner then the festival).
Sooooooo;
*When is it best to get there? As soon as the camp grounds open or ?
*Fire-pits. Are the pits already dug and hardware there or do ya bring your own ring?
*Generators. Done my share of tent camping and never used one. What are they used for and what's a good wattage?
*Ideas on absolutely-do-not-forget items for the camp grounds/festival?
*What's the weather generally like? For Scarby it's generally sunny and hot or rainy and muddy.
Thanks in advance for helping a new Rennie out.
Closer to time, Mr. Mpullen will post the camping threads about the "what to expect, and what to bring" subject. Study this one, there'll be a quiz later...
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=981.0 (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=981.0)
The quick answers:
*When is it best to get there? As soon as the camp grounds open or ?
Generally, earlier is better- camp can fill up quickly, esp if there's not a group holding a space for you. Also, why would you want to waste valuable 'inside' time setting up camp?
*Fire-pits. Are the pits already dug and hardware there or do ya bring your own ring?
there are no fire 'pits', per se. Only above ground fires are permitted (barbeques, or raised fire pits)
*Generators. Done my share of tent camping and never used one. What are they used for and what's a good wattage?
no real need for a generator if tent camping. This is more for the popup or 5th wheel crowd.
*Ideas on absolutely-do-not-forget items for the camp grounds/festival?
dont forget booze, toilet paper (port-o-privies often run out) and garb to prepare for both summer and winter
*What's the weather generally like? For Scarby it's generally sunny and hot or rainy and muddy.
TRF, being in the fall, ranges from HOT opening weekend, to freezing (literally, water freezing to ice in kitchens) Usually the later in season it gets, the muddier. Personally, I relish the muddy days (fewer 'Danes) but again, it's a good idea to be prepared for all seasons
Awwww, now you just spoiled my fun of sending him on a "persuit of knowledge"!
It's ok, there's a bonus question... where do you find the clans and what are their names???
*BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA*
awww, that stuff's just the BASICS! I'm still learning the complicated stuff! everyone has to learn THAT for themselves!
Quote from: blue66669 on June 17, 2009, 11:09:14 PM
Awwww, now you just spoiled my fun of sending him on a "persuit of knowledge"!
It's ok, there's a bonus question... where do you find the clans and what are their names???
*BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA*
Yeah I noticed some of the clan gatherings. And I do have a gal on the inside that's been to TRF (she's the one that turned me onto Scarborough) advising me like
"Don't forget a jack! Cause even when it's dry there's mud".
From experience something you should always have with you is extra towels, blankets and warm clothing, esp. towards the end of the season. It can get COLD at night and it has also been known pour down rain when you least expect it to. There are also the little things that are usually forgotten, batteries, extra water, first aide supplies, air pump if using an air mattress, etc.
Don't forget BOOZE! it may not keep ye warm at night but it sure can help you ignore the weather.
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on June 18, 2009, 08:51:39 AM
Don't forget BOOZE! it may not keep ye warm at night but it sure can help you ignore the weather.
Wait....are there no stores that carry booze close by for beer runs?!?!?!? :'(
If you like domestic(ughhhhh) you can get it at the nearby stores, real beer is not redily available, unless of course you ask for one. Liq store is a few miles away at the shell station at the turn off. However their choices are a bit more limited than you will find in the city.
Come well stocked... food, beer, booze, clothes. (damn, sounds like my emergency hurricane kit.) If you hook up with a group, most make sure that there is enough to go around.
Quote from: blue66669 on June 17, 2009, 04:15:29 PM
Closer to time, Mr. Mpullen will post the camping threads about the "what to expect, and what to bring" subject. Study this one, there'll be a quiz later...
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=981.0 (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=981.0)
Thanks Blue.
I'm hoping for some updates from folks going onsite to work on their booths. I need them to take a little side trip and see if any more expansions have been done, especially around row 0. I think all the other areas have been cleared as much as they are going to be. I'll purchase another aerial view from TerraServer in a couple of months that should be updated.
I'll be spending the next few weekends up at Sherwood Forest, clearing the Playtron campgrounds and helping clans find good spots to buld their permanent camping spots.
When you say..."get there early".... when is "early"?
Quote from: Merlin on June 18, 2009, 10:27:14 AM
When you say..."get there early".... when is "early"?
Roll in Friday if you can, brother Merlin but since you are part of ML, the land grabbers can make sure there is room for you.
Quote from: Merlin on June 18, 2009, 10:27:14 AM
When you say..."get there early".... when is "early"?
There are normally a few people ahead of me when I roll in on Thursday night.
So I take it the camp grounds fill up fast? Kinda makes sense if they're trying to expand.....
Quote from: Hercules on June 18, 2009, 12:21:52 PM
So I take it the camp grounds fill up fast? Kinda makes sense if they're trying to expand.....
Herc, you'd just have to see the size of the piece of land... it's actually quite big. some of the old timers could tell you how many acres better than i.
My $.02...
Keep a dry set of 'danes, shoes, sheets and pillow in your car. Being wet is no fun. And if the worst should happen, you will still have dry clothes to drive home in.
This may not be so much for a first timer, but it is something to think about. If you can find a way to get your air mattress off the ground, go for it. Not only does it keep the cold ground from sucking the heat out of you in November, but it's so nice to be able to sit on the edge of your bed for the first few minutes in the morning as you wake up.
as well as keeping any ground moisture from your bed! There's nothing that gets you colder and more miserable then having to sleep in cold, damp bedding!!
And if you are going to have a fire pit, keep a fire extinguisher handy... I recommend two, since sober people have bad aim with those things, and inebriated amateur firefighters are more likely to reduce the bat population than hit the fire :D
Quote from: Zaubon on June 18, 2009, 11:17:46 AM
Quote from: Merlin on June 18, 2009, 10:27:14 AM
When you say..."get there early".... when is "early"?
There are normally a few people ahead of me when I roll in on Thursday night.
Well, come out at noon like the rest of us front of the liners.
Quote from: mpullen on June 19, 2009, 09:07:19 AM
Well, come out at noon like the rest of us front of the liners.
What do ya'll do all day Friday? ???
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 10:53:06 AM
Quote from: mpullen on June 19, 2009, 09:07:19 AM
Well, come out at noon like the rest of us front of the liners.
What do ya'll do all day Friday? ???
Im guessing drink...smoke....sit....eat...drink
Quote from: Merlin on June 19, 2009, 10:59:04 AM
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 10:53:06 AM
Quote from: mpullen on June 19, 2009, 09:07:19 AM
Well, come out at noon like the rest of us front of the liners.
What do ya'll do all day Friday? ???
Im guessing drink...smoke....sit....eat...drink
Drink some more... drink some more... pass out. Hopefully you wake up before the Cannon.
yeah, that's about right and then there is helping eveyone gets their tents set up, etc.
And dont forget finishing all those little sewing emergencies that arent QUITE done on your garb, etc!
Or at least that's me... i remember a couple of years ago sitting in the Gnome camp at 2AM drinking Loki and furiously finishing a certain rogue's fancypants to wear the next day!
Quote from: bellevivre on June 19, 2009, 11:27:34 AMfuriously finishing a certain rogue's fancypants to wear the next day!
Did he take 'em off first?! :D
Based on this and the other thread concerning campers. Ya'll pretty much have me convinced to rent a camper and stay the full weekend. Afterall I can't do Scarborough in one day so ain't no way I could do TRF in one day.
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 11:50:15 AM
Did he take 'em off first?! :D
Based on this and the other thread concerning campers. Ya'll pretty much have me convinced to rent a camper and stay the full weekend. Afterall I can't do Scarborough in one day so ain't no way I could do TRF in one day.
Oh it's never been that hard for me to convince Mitchell to take off his pants!
It's the KILT that's the problem!!!
and yes, you will have MUCH more fun if you stay all weekend! Half the fun of TRF is the community party AFTER dark!
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 11:50:15 AM
Quote from: bellevivre on June 19, 2009, 11:27:34 AMfuriously finishing a certain rogue's fancypants to wear the next day!
Did he take 'em off first?! :D
Based on this and the other thread concerning campers. Ya'll pretty much have me convinced to rent a camper and stay the full weekend. Afterall I can't do Scarborough in one day so ain't no way I could do TRF in one day.
i don't think you can even really get a full experience of TRF in one weekend... ::)
you will have a great time!
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 11:50:15 AM
Quote from: bellevivre on June 19, 2009, 11:27:34 AMfuriously finishing a certain rogue's fancypants to wear the next day!
Did he take 'em off first?! :D
Based on this and the other thread concerning campers. Ya'll pretty much have me convinced to rent a camper and stay the full weekend. Afterall I can't do Scarborough in one day so ain't no way I could do TRF in one day.
It's 53 acres inside the gate. You can walk the whole thing in a day but not if you're really trying to see anything. There are so many time-wasting vortexes installed that you will be forced to come back several times.
Quote from: ravic on June 19, 2009, 12:17:03 PM
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 11:50:15 AM
Quote from: bellevivre on June 19, 2009, 11:27:34 AMfuriously finishing a certain rogue's fancypants to wear the next day!
Did he take 'em off first?! :D
Based on this and the other thread concerning campers. Ya'll pretty much have me convinced to rent a camper and stay the full weekend. Afterall I can't do Scarborough in one day so ain't no way I could do TRF in one day.
It's 53 acres inside the gate. You can walk the whole thing in a day but not if you're really trying to see anything. There are so many time-wasting vortexes installed that you will be forced to come back several times.
Hell, i go 3-4 times a years and still don't take everything in... although finding my way out of the Sea Devil or the Prince of Wales takes awhile.
hah- THATS true... seems like all we do is walk to one or the other!!!
Let me rephrase that STAGGERING out of them takes awhile. :D
Anyone got recommendations on generator size? Most propably be in a pop-up camper or small 2Fer.
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 02:13:13 PM
Anyone got recommendations on generator size? Most propably be in a pop-up camper or small 2Fer.
Ya might want to look at 1000-2000 watt RV generators. Either Honda or Yamaha is your safest bet. Or you can check out a Kipor...
Mayun! Them HONDAs are expensive little spark machine! :o
They want the same $'s for their 3K watt that I paid for my Northstar 8K watt WITH a Honda engine...
Yep...
Look at Kipor, a Chinese copy of a Honda.
I don't have any advice that isn't covered in Mpullen's old thread, but all this talk is gettin me fired up for the festival! Maybe I'll start working on a camping checklist to tide me over...
Quote from: CahirDochartaigh on June 19, 2009, 05:01:45 PM
I don't have any advice that isn't covered in Mpullen's old thread, but all this talk is gettin me fired up for the festival! Maybe I'll start working on a camping checklist to tide me over...
Fear not, only 113 days to go.
*shaking*
too.... bloody.... long...
*tWiTcH!*
Quote from: Hercules on June 19, 2009, 02:13:13 PM
Anyone got recommendations on generator size? Most propably be in a pop-up camper or small 2Fer.
If you are running an A/C and a refrigerator... get the 3500
As for brands.... no need to spend lots of money on a Honda if you are only going to be using it seasonally for camping. I have an All-Power brand that I got at Northern Tools on sale for $300 and I use it twice a year at NASCAR. Works fine and isn't real loud.
Small ceramic heaters take a LOT of power for whatever reason.
All I have to say is....BABY WIPES (better than hand sanitizer), couple gallons of water, glo stix, and TP!
ooh yeah, baby wipes AND hand sanitizer!!!
Quote from: CahirDochartaigh on June 19, 2009, 05:01:45 PM
I don't have any advice that isn't covered in Mpullen's old thread, but all this talk is gettin me fired up for the festival! Maybe I'll start working on a camping checklist to tide me over...
I haven't even been to TRF and I'm akready fired up about it. Plus I got a lady friend who has been there making plans too.
Baby wipes
Glo stix
Hand Sanitizer
Water (think I'll freeze several bottles for the cooler...dual purpose)
TP
Booze
Generator
Glo stix are swell, but I got the lass a small LED flashlight 8)
Quote from: MacKee on June 21, 2009, 11:30:29 PM
Glo stix are swell, but I got the lass a small LED flashlight 8)
May I suggest the small ones with the attached caribiner clip- that way you can clip it to the ceiling in the port-o-privvy at night and see what's going on. I like to see where I'm sitting LOL...
Quote from: blue66669 on June 22, 2009, 09:41:48 AMMay I suggest the small ones with the attached caribiner clip- that way you can clip it to the ceiling in the port-o-privvy at night and see what's going on. I like to see where I'm sitting LOL...
They don't have flat rocks out there for you gals' late night needs? ;D
HA! I wish. Sometimes, I settle for the clan boundary trees LOLOL...
*laughs at Dragonspyre*
My recomendation are these "swash" clothes. They are thicker than the average baby wipes so fingers do not go poking thru in critical areas. :o And they really do feel refreshing.
http://www.campingsurvival.com/showerinbag.html
Quote from: RenRobin on June 23, 2009, 12:46:53 PM
My recomendation are these "swash" clothes. They are thicker than the average baby wipes so fingers do not go poking thru in critical areas. :o And they really do feel refreshing.
http://www.campingsurvival.com/showerinbag.html
I saw some of those at Wally Worl....uum WalMart, and wondered if they were better then ordinary babywipes. Thanks.
has anyone ever tried what is called 'dry shampoo'? apparently it cleans the scalp and you don't need to use water. i have seen it on a few websites (rather pricey), but it might be a good item for camping if it really works.
(remembers a Laverne & Shirley episode about that...)
I guess it could work if you have really short hair, but mine, short for the first time in 20 years, is STILL down to my waist- i somehow dont think it would work for me.
Hubby and I have the luxury of a shower- and even if it's too cold for more than a babywipe bath, you can always wash your hair by heating water on the stove and having help to wet and rinse... ooh- with some rosemary soap- YUM! Then sit by the campfire to dry...
Quote from: bellevivre on June 23, 2009, 02:15:52 PM
(remembers a Laverne & Shirley episode about that...)
I guess it could work if you have really short hair, but mine, short for the first time in 20 years, is STILL down to my waist- i somehow dont think it would work for me.
Hubby and I have the luxury of a shower- and even if it's too cold for more than a babywipe bath, you can always wash your hair by heating water on the stove and having help to wet and rinse... ooh- with some rosemary soap- YUM! Then sit by the campfire to dry...
NAKED?????
belle, we have the luxury of a shower too, but i was thinking of water conservation if needed.
oh you mean there was an episode of that on L & S? i don't remember that, lol!
blue, as long as it's not the showering yeti we might not need to bleach our brains, lol. :o how is our beloved CAD Plotter o' the camp anyway? haven't seen him on the boards in quite a while...
Blue- only if we've had a LOT of loki!
but a linen chemise is pretty darn close, and a silk one might as well be!!!
Pearl- yep- apparently, Laverne wanted Shirley to go on a double date with her, and Shirley wanted to wash her hair- she had already gotten it wet- Laverne dumps the dry wash stuff in her hair and it pretty much turned to glue- Good times!! Shlameel-Shlamozzle!
Beats me....
*readies her naked campfire songs*
Hmmmmm, this year sounds like it's going to be fun! *readys camera*
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! 8)
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on June 23, 2009, 02:26:59 PMblue, as long as it's not the showering yeti we might not need to bleach our brains, lol.
Thank gawd I rank only as a sasquatch.....
Quote from: blue66669 on June 23, 2009, 02:39:36 PM
Beats me....
*readies her naked campfire songs*
okie dokie, just wondering if you'd heard from him lately. :)
I tried the no rinse shampoo, made it smell good, but look greasy... me no likey!!! I tried it at home so I did not have to go in public.
We also have a shower, but sometimes it is just too darned cold. The swash clothes I put the package under my shirt to warm up before using them, so it is not such a shock to the body.
Quote from: RenRobin on June 23, 2009, 05:10:08 PM
I tried the no rinse shampoo, made it smell good, but look greasy... me no likey!!! I tried it at home so I did not have to go in public.
We also have a shower, but sometimes it is just too darned cold. The swash clothes I put the package under my shirt to warm up before using them, so it is not such a shock to the body.
Hey, it's the cold shock that A- helps me wake up in the am, and B- keeps me goin all day afterwards.....
*W00T*
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on June 23, 2009, 03:23:04 PM
Quote from: blue66669 on June 23, 2009, 02:39:36 PM
Beats me....
*readies her naked campfire songs*
okie dokie, just wondering if you'd heard from him lately. :)
He's been on facebook, but not sure about on here..
Thanks Riot! I'm on Facebook, but just can't seem to get into the groove of that site... I dunno, so many sites like that these days it's getting a bit redundant to me.
Can't wait to see ya this fall!
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on June 23, 2009, 08:38:26 PM
Thanks Riot! I'm on Facebook, but just can't seem to get into the groove of that site... I dunno, so many sites like that these days it's getting a bit redundant to me.
Can't wait to see ya this fall!
Yeah I understand. Facebook is the only one I'm really active on anymore, though I have a few sites.
What about alternatives to camp-fires? I was looking at getting a small grill for $25 (gotta have flames for dead-animal flesh and s'mores).
Looked at fire-pits but thanks to the price of cooper the nicer fire-pits come with mortgages.
this is the one we have: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/coleman-packaway-portable-fire-pit-and-grill which was under $100 when we got it- May be discontinued now, but it might be possible to find at a Coleman outlet, etc...
have you checked eBay/Craiglsist? Also Harbor Freight and Sportsman's warehouse sometimes have good deals...
and yes, just checked, it is still available on the coleman website: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5065-707&categoryid=4000&brand=
Quote from: Hercules on June 24, 2009, 07:57:19 AM
What about alternatives to camp-fires? I was looking at getting a small grill for $25 (gotta have flames for dead-animal flesh and s'mores).
Looked at fire-pits but thanks to the price of cooper the nicer fire-pits come with mortgages.
we have an ol' smokey that we bring when needed. lightweight, easy to deal with, plus you have the option of 3 different sizes.
We normally don't bother with grills, it's the wonder of having the BESTEST CAMP COOK EVAR!!!
Quote from: bellevivre on June 24, 2009, 08:12:39 AM
this is the one we have: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/coleman-packaway-portable-fire-pit-and-grill which was under $100 when we got it- May be discontinued now, but it might be possible to find at a Coleman outlet, etc...
have you checked eBay/Craiglsist? Also Harbor Freight and Sportsman's warehouse sometimes have good deals...
and yes, just checked, it is still available on the coleman website: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5065-707&categoryid=4000&brand=
I like that one...but $90 though. I'm trying to decide since I'm counting on being stuffed from the Faire as I usually am at Scarborough.
Now...word has escaped of my planned crusade and a couple of my friends at PD are wanting to tag along. May have to upgrade to a big old travel trailer.
you will DEFINITELY be stuffed- Scarby food CANNOT hold a candle to TRF's!!!
I was sorely disappointed when I went to Scarby the first time- i thought ALL faires were meccas of fun yummy foods!
Back to the topic at hand, though...
I like a fire pit for the ambiance- it's nice to sit around. I do imagine you could go to Big Lots and find something less expensive, or as I said, eBay or Craigslist, or the bargain cave at Cabela's or something...
If all else fails, I'm sure plenty of us will be happy to share our fire!!
Looks like I should up my food budget then. Thank gawd Ren garb usually includes adjustable drawstring pants...
*runs off to start a TRF food thread*
Quote from: Hercules on June 24, 2009, 09:25:29 AM
Quote from: bellevivre on June 24, 2009, 08:12:39 AM
this is the one we have: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/coleman-packaway-portable-fire-pit-and-grill which was under $100 when we got it- May be discontinued now, but it might be possible to find at a Coleman outlet, etc...
have you checked eBay/Craiglsist? Also Harbor Freight and Sportsman's warehouse sometimes have good deals...
and yes, just checked, it is still available on the coleman website: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5065-707&categoryid=4000&brand=
I like that one...but $90 though. I'm trying to decide since I'm counting on being stuffed from the Faire as I usually am at Scarborough.
Now...word has escaped of my planned crusade and a couple of my friends at PD are wanting to tag along. May have to upgrade to a big old travel trailer.
Herc, if you have a car/truck, you don't need a stove to cook. http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=917.15
I've done it many times.
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on June 24, 2009, 09:57:32 AMHerc, if you have a car/truck, you don't need a stove to cook. http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=917.15
I've done it many times.
Damn that brings back memories...but I never tried "manifold s'mores". ;D
Quote from: Hercules on June 24, 2009, 10:03:34 AM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on June 24, 2009, 09:57:32 AMHerc, if you have a car/truck, you don't need a stove to cook. http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=917.15
I've done it many times.
Damn that brings back memories...but I never tried "manifold s'mores". ;D
Got me on that one! lol.
Some suggestions...
Showers: You can buy the camp showers at Wal Mart and Academy, or you can do the cheapskate method of filling a bucket with water and setting it into a lotus-flower-like bunch of tin-foil with the shiny side reflecting the sun onto the bucket. After a few hours, you'd be amazed how hot that water can get. There's other methods to make solar showers, but they vary in complexity, and I wanted to offer the simplest one ;)
Firepits: If you can afford it, a bunch of stores (Wal Mart being the cheapest I have seen thus far) have the outdoor patio/deck furniture, including tables with fire pits built right into them. Not the cheapest fire pit by a long shot, but handy and doubles as a table for setting drinks/feet/drunken butts upon, and you can cook over them :D
Just some thoughts to toss out there
Quote from: bellevivre on June 24, 2009, 09:30:05 AM
I was sorely disappointed when I went to Scarby the first time- i thought ALL faires were meccas of fun yummy foods!
OT .... but wow.
I thought Scarby's food was incredible. Here's what I had:
RED BEANS AND RICE: Needed a bit more spice but they had some available.... very good.
SCOTTISH EGG: Unreal how good that thing was
SHRIMP BREAD BOWL: Out of this world.
STEAK ON A STICK: Surprised me... thought it would be tough but it was awesome.
GYRO: Had 3 of these..... very good.
Quote from: Merlin on June 24, 2009, 03:54:33 PM
Quote from: bellevivre on June 24, 2009, 09:30:05 AM
I was sorely disappointed when I went to Scarby the first time- i thought ALL faires were meccas of fun yummy foods!
OT .... but wow.
I thought Scarby's food was incredible. Here's what I had:
RED BEANS AND RICE: Needed a bit more spice but they had some available.... very good.
SCOTTISH EGG: Unreal how good that thing was
SHRIMP BREAD BOWL: Out of this world.
STEAK ON A STICK: Surprised me... thought it would be tough but it was awesome.
GYRO: Had 3 of these..... very good.
Wait till you hit TRF... ;D It's were this bear starts to fatten up for winter.
Yea, the gyro's are better at TRF. IMO ;)
Google-Earthed TRF (someone posted pics there too!). Soooooo is the campground ONLY that portion to the west of the blue, squiggly looks like a drunk's line? Or is it all the red-squiggly-IS-a-drunk's border line?
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/Hercules101/TRFmap.jpg?t=1246204327)
If anyone want to see on Google-Earth themselves just look up
Todd Mission Texas. TRF is right next to it. Or coordinates are:
30-15'27.39 N by 95-50'12.24 W
I believe that the right side of the blue line is parking and the left is the camping area. MPullen or someone else can confirm this.
If I am correct and you really want to 'ping' in on where McLotofus camp, count up eight parking rows from the faire side. :)
That's one of two camping areas. Family camping is north, out of frame on that picture. However, since that's the quiet camping area, not too many here would be interested in it :D
The squiggly red line needs to move to the left a bit, as camping is all the way to the treeline
Nah I'm not trying to 'ping' anything. Just wanting to know where things are so when I get there I can camp somewhere decent.
North is mostly wooded area. That might not be bad considering the heat. But seems like a long walk to the grounds......
It's a bit of a march but not too bad, unless you are hung over. The people watching is great... this is the time that the 'Danes are still ogling everyone in garb and playtrons are putting on their best face.
You can also drive up to the gate, especially if your going to make cannon you can get really close.
I'm waiting on an updated sattelite survey over the area. I'll purchase that survey as usual and mark it up with grid markings. If the image doesn't get updated, I'll use last years map. I believe more clearing has been done along row 0, into which Chaos will be moving over from row 1 and 2.
My post will get set as a sticky, where groups/clans can state where they plan to establish their camping areas. This is only a preliminary claim, as the camping area is first-come first serve. If some else comes in and sets up first, all claims are off. Since we can no longer set up boundary markers, the land rush depends on those of us who come out early Thursday or those who jump over from participants.
I take Thursday off from work and I'm in line by noon (usually about 4th or 5 in line). I remember 2 years ago, around 9 PM when I had crashed in the trailer for the night on the access road (awaiting a gate opening the next day), when there was a banging on the trailer: "They are letting us in NOW". Ever tried to get a trailer changed from parking to move in a drunken stupor with a rushing crowd going by? We get locked in Thursday evening when security closes down. Friday afternoon is the general land rush.
Of interest:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10986131
Now, yes, you need a 10/10 easy up to go WITH this, but for anyone who wanted the 'pavilion' look without the price, well, add some velco-ed on dagging around the top, maybe a big celtic print tapestry over windows, and youre SET.
I am going to campaign for this one big time!!! I WANT!!
I made a Faire camping checklist. Because I want to go to faire. Youc an download it here (http://midnightferret.com/2009/07/16/ren-faire-camping-checklist/) on my much-neglected blog. It's only Word format, but I hated what my PDF converter did to it. I'm trying to find a better PDF converter and make it prettier, but if you want it, it's free for you to print or edit or do whatever with. Yay.
You might even be able to tell which items I have forgotten and wished I hadn't on some trip or other.
Quote from: midnightferret on July 16, 2009, 11:38:04 PM
I made a Faire camping checklist. Because I want to go to faire. Youc an download it here (http://midnightferret.com/2009/07/16/ren-faire-camping-checklist/) on my much-neglected blog. It's only Word format, but I hated what my PDF converter did to it. I'm trying to find a better PDF converter and make it prettier, but if you want it, it's free for you to print or edit or do whatever with. Yay.
You might even be able to tell which items I have forgotten and wished I hadn't on some trip or other.
Have you tried this free one to convert to PDF files? https://online.primopdf.com/Default.aspx
Oh geeze- look at this!
http://www.amazon.com/Giga-Tent-Fantasy-Gazebo-King/dp/B00282O87E/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1248212449&sr=1-29
It's only 4 feet tall- otherwise, i would SO be getting this for TRF this year!!!
Oh wow, that's freakin' awesome! We should petition the company to make an adult one.
Thanks for keeping us informed. It really is appreciated!