[Elfsea] stuff to take to Gulf War

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I just got back from Estrella War, where it flash flooded all day thursday into the night.  I can second a couple of things on here...i think Arabella said bring some rubber boots. Boy i wish i had listened.  I'm goign to buy some sort of water tight boots now.  My boots got soaked thru and when i changed to a better shoe, my dress hit right at hte ankles making my ankles soaking wet.

Another thing i wish i had and ended up buying..WOOL Socks.  I am allergic to wool, so i ended up borrowing a pair and wearing them over my cotton socks.

Those two things (water tight boots and wool socks)  would have made a big difference in being comfortable in the rain and totally miserable.

Vivaine

P.S. Also put a mundane set of clothes in a zip lock bag and leaving in the car. You'll be really glad you did.


> Put the socks and underclothes in Zip lock bags for each day. Then all
> you have to do is grab the bag.
>
> Donnel Shaw
> Pre K
> Bray
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lisa Duke [mailto:arabella at elfsea.net]
> 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
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> 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?
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> #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.
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> Anyone else want to add to this list?
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> Arabella
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