[Elfsea] stuff to take to Gulf War

Elizabeth Hawkwood rbnew5 at netscape.net
Wed Feb 12 10:24:38 PST 2003


tent heater
tarps
tarps
tarps
bungees or clamps to hold the tarps down

/elizabeth hawkwood

rjt at softwareinnovation.com wrote:

> 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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