[Elfsea] stuff to take to Gulf War

[Richard Threlkeld]

Flashlights, extra batteries - it gets dark.
Blankets, cloaks, perhaps long-johns - it gets cold sometimes.
Armor repair stuff (rivets, leather, hose, cord, ...) - it gets broken.
All your meds - you would not believe what people forget.
Feast gear - unless you intend to eat at the cafeteria all the time.
Lots of underwear.
Court gear - there will be at least two courts you will want to attend.
Hats - it gets sunny and hot (a merchant there sells felt hats).
Portable potable water jug - waterbearers may not be where you are.
A pillow if you use one normally - most forgotten item.
Stuff to entertain children if you are bringing children.
Toiletry, towels, shampoo (though why you want sham
    when you can have the real stuff), soap, toothpaste/brush, ...
An A&S item for the populace A&S melee - it does not have to be award
	winning - participation counts.
Your first aid kit if you are a Chirurgeon or Apprentice Chirurgeon.
Your membership card and other cards, if appropriate
	(fighter auth, med certs for Chirurgeons, insurance cards)
Unless your children will never leave your side, consider
	doing a medical treatment authorization with several
	people you trust in case you are not around and your
	child need medical help.
Duct tape - but sho would forget that?

Caelin on Andrede

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elfsea-admin at ansteorra.org
> [mailto:elfsea-admin at ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Duke
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 10:20 AM
> To: Elfsea at ansteorra.org; steppes at ansteorra.org
> Subject: [Elfsea] stuff to take to Gulf War
>
>
> I know there are a few folks who are going to Gulf War for
> the first time. Can we start a thread about helpful things to
> take and do before we go to such a long event?
>
> #1 item - Be prepared to have rain.  It always rains, well
> not every year, but most.  The best investment I have ever
> made for Gulf War is a pair of Rubber Work Boots, about
> $12.00 at Wal-Mart.  I am completely miserable when I have
> wet feet.  Those boots kept my feet dry.  However remember to
> change you socks often.  Rubber Boots make my feet sweat and
> I got blisters from that when I kept the damp socks on too long.
>
> #2 item - Bring twice as many socks as you think you need.
>
> #3 item - Pack all your clothes in Rubber Maid bins not the
> cheap imitation ones.  Rubber Maid brand is more waterproof.
>
> #4 item - pack an entire change of clothes and leave them in
> your car.  They will be the driest ones you have in case of
> rain during pack up and the trip home.
>
>
> Anyone else want to add to this list?
>
> Arabella
>
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