[Elfsea] Re: [Steppes] Preparing for Gulf War

[Arabella de Montacute]

The best investment I ever made for Gulf War was a 20.00 or less pair of workmans rain boots.  I know they're not period but they usually come in black and at a glace in the rain who's gonna care.  I am very miserable with cold wet feet.

I found out they make my feet sweat.  I got blisters rather quickly.  They did go away the next day after my feet dried out.  You have to remember to change your socks periodically. Hense the 1 and 1/2 times more socks then you think you'll need.

I'll think of more later - Arabella

>Arabella,
>
>Well, I'm glad someone addressed this issue!  Might not be a bad idea to
>send something generic on this subject to the list.  Especially for
>newcomers and those who have never been at an event for more than two days
>in a row.
>
>Here are my contributions:
>
>- pack clothes in watertight tubs! (duffles don't like rain)
>
>- best not to sleep on the floor of the tent in case of rain, try a cot or
>an airmattress.
>
>- keep spare dry clothes (mundanes AND garb!) in vehicle
>
>- Take cloaks AND sunscreen!!  Also, boots in case of rain or cold.
>
>- Please, for the sake of others, bring multiple pairs of underwear, socks
>and lots o'deodorant!!
>
>- Shower shoes!!  Icky poo, athletes foot!  Need I say more?  (flip flops
>work well!)
>
>- Not that it's a huge problem, but make your tent theft-deterrent.  Keep it
>closed at all times.
>
>- No open flames in tents!  No lanterns or heaters that give off fumes in
>tents either!!  (there have been injuries and FATALITIES at SCA camping
>events in the past due to these things!!)
>
>- Don't forget the Benadryl tablets (and creams) in case of allergies,
>poison ivy, bee stings, etc.
>
>There is more, but I leave it to others to contribute!
>
>See y'all there!
>Gabrielle
>Steppes Hospitaler