ANST - Gulf War Advice

[Charlene Charette]

Some comments on Neassa's excellent suggestions.


> PACKING:
> 1) Watch the forecasts, but you can probably count on both warm (or
> hot!) and cold weather, so take some clothes for both, and definitely
> bring a cloak.

Since packing space is usually at a premium, think layers.  I usually bring
mundane long underwear to put under my garb.  And three stacked tunics are great
when it's cold.  Unfortunately, I discovered that the slender-cut tunics had the
wide sleeves and vice versa.  Made stacking interesting.

> 2) Bring your most comfortable SCA shoes! You WILL walk a lot at the
> war.

If you can, bring two pairs.  Your feet will thank you.  Switching from one style
to another gives them a break.

> 5) Michael and I tend to pack our clothes in big plastic containers,
> because it will probably rain at least once at the War, and our tent
> tends to flood (it has something to do with that hole in the roof).
> Later those containers stack to make great tables inside the tent.

Francois and I keep a set of mundanes in the Truck.  After packing up the site we
hit the showers and have something dry and clean to put on for the trip home.

> 2) If you think crowns and coronets are confusing here at home, just
> wait till you get to the War! When in doubt, you may address anyone
> wearing a brass hat of any kind as "Your Excellency". That covers most
> of them anyway.

No kidding!  One year I was trying to chase down a female royal to relay a message
and had no idea what title to call out to get her to stop. <g>

What other suggestions do people have?  I've been doing this long enough that I
have a fairly good packing list made up.  Somehow Francois manages to get it all
packed.  Last year he even added a bed, a clothes rack, and kitchen-prep table.

--Perronnelle

--
The discontent of the people is more dangerous to a monarch than all the might of
his enemies on the battlefield.  -- Isabella d'Este


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