ES - Tanglewood - David's Response

[Timothy Rayburn]

As I am trying to remain a non-advisarial proponent of this site, I
asked David Hall (land owner) to respond to Innes' post.  Here is his
response. RGK is the team of folks who work the site, including David.

Timothy of Glastonbury
Autocrat of Springfaire

David's Reply :

Here's my responses to many of her concerns. I preface my comments with
DCH: 
There were a few points of hers that I don't respond to because they
require 
no response. 

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The size of the site is 50 acres  4/5 is in trees.  The 
only cleared space is where the trees have been cut. 
which means stumps that must be taken out. 

DCH: We remove stumps. If there any in particular that are causing
problems, 
point them out. 

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They have 3 porta potties on site which will stay, we 
will have to get more at appros $75.00 ea.for the 
regular ones,  more for the handicapped ones. 

DCH: The RGK provides for porta potties of 1 per 50 persons expected.
If you 
plan to provide only the Handicapped ones, there should be plenty. I
just 
need lead time to arrange for them. 

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Their regular events usually have anywhere from 
150 to 200  and they have small tents.  At this point 
we could probably get 300 in,  Not much room for 
the period pavillions. 

DCH: True. However, proper planning can make room for the pavilions. 

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Parking lot is laid out in a circle and not lined out. 
everyone would have to be very courteous with their 
parking. 

DCH: Not really a circle, but a rounded trapezoid. Poor parking plans
could 
present a problem. 

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There are no fire ordanaces to speak of except 
that all of Navarro County is under a burn ban. 
In case of fire grab your purse, carkeys and GET 
OUT.  since these are deep forest type woods. 

DCH: The fire ban will not be in effect in April. If it is, time to
leave 
Texas. 

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List Field:  They are in the process of cutting trees 
and the list field should be adequate once all are 
cut.  At this point there is no ground cover on the 
list field. 

DCH: True. 

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There is an area that can be used for an archery range 
although very small only about 150 feed in length. 

DCH: The area she is speaking of is lit with bright pole mounted
lights. 

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Water and Electricity will be at the main gate.  They are 
not sure how far into the site they are going to run 
them.  Good walk from camping. 

DCH: Water will be near the main gate. There is power at each of the 
aforementioned light poles (2), and at the pole where the meter is. 

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There is no creek on site to cause problems, however 
there are several drainage washes.  and if you get a 
real downpour.  drainage is slow.   
I saw several places where someone got stuck in the 
mud, apparently trying to turn around.  Im talking deep 
ruts.   The road on site is in a roughly defined circle and 
was designed to be a one way 

DCH: All True. In heavy rain, don't let your car off the graveled road.
It 
will get stuck. 

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The soil on site is black land over a base of clay, which 
again means poor drainage.  The clay acts as a stopper 
and does not absorb.  so dont get stuck. 

DCH: True. 

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Misquito problem in spring due to standing water in the 
washes. 

DCH: Depends on your definition of problem. Yes there are mosquitoes,
but I 
have the same number per square foot at my house in Rowlett. We could
try 
chemical solutions.(?) 

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No public accessibility,  they say they have not been 
bothered with mundanes wandering in. 

DCH: True. 

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They are building wheelchair size bridged across 
the washes,  I dont know how many. 

DCH: Probably only from the Lighted area to the list field. All common
areas 
are currently wheelchair accessible, but the shortcuts are not. 

I will have an extra bridge built and we'll drop it where most needed,
based 
on who camps where. 

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As far as mowing before events,  they will mow the 
parking lot and there is nothing else to mow. 
The only grass on site is in small bunches and 
not enough to mow. 

We'll mow anywhere the grass is a problem and the tractor can access. 

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In the planning stages is a Covered Pavillion ,  
described as a pole barn.   Not real substantial. 

DCH: It will be a bit more than "Not real substantial", but it's not
going 
to be a place to hide from the storm or the cold. It's designed to keep
the 
rain off of feast and court (Amtgard sized). We're trying to get it 50'
X 
70'. 

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Fire protection:  No one seems to know anything re 
fire dept protection.  Since it is a very rural area, 
I am assuming that it is volunteer dept. and that 
is something I would be interested in knowing. 

DCH: We'll get that answer soon. 

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Also,  there seems to be no regular trash removal, 
The trash is in plastic trash bags and in a 3 sided 
open stockade type area.  that will attract all of the 
above listed animals plus.  skunks, and possoms 
just to name a couple.  

DCH: Trash removal is by yours truly. There will be no trash on site at
the 
start of the event. Trash will be handled by the RGK after the event. 

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The site roads are only 1 vehicle wide.  So if someone 
is sitting in the road, ie: during rainy weather, no one 
can get by. 

DCH: Don't sit in the road. 

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In short set up and tear down would be a logistical 
nightmare. 

DCH: Not really. If it's raining, there can be problems. If there's not

rain. No problem. Many of the campsites have driveways (Not rain
worthy). 

In rain. Stop the car, unload everything as quickly as possible, and
drive 
to the parking lot. 

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Hot weather events:  If a lot of underbrush is not cleared 
out,  no wind  can get thru,  without electricity to camp 
sites no fans to move the air.  We are talking hot, 
still, and steamy here.  and some people are 
physically unable to take that kind of heat. 

DCH: True. Those with NEED for power should bring extension cords and
camp 
near a power pole. This is a limited resource, so it should be used
only by 
those in greatest need. 

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Also,  some of our populace who have sleep apnea, for 
instance, will be sol for camping. 

DCH: Again, if you don't have a Honda 1000iu generator (Real quiet)
like I 
do for my apnea, then your need for power limits your options as to 
campsite. In reality, there are two campsites near enough to power for
a 50 
- 100' extension cord. There are also merchant areas close to power. 

  

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