[Loch-Ruadh] Friendly Gulf Wars reminder

[Padraig Ruad O'Maolagain]

A few off the top of my head:

A pair of rubber boots can be a god-send.  (Polydore nearly got mugged for
his at Gulf War VIII)

Pack in plastic tubs where possible. Pack as much of your clothing as
possible in ziplock bags - dampness tends to get into everything, even
plastic tubs.  (And if you squish the air out of the ziplock bags,
clothing will be more compact for packing.)

Keep a set of clothing, and if possible spare footwear, in your vehicle. 
If the weather turns nasty, you'll at least have dry clothes to drive home
in.

A can (or more) of Scotchgard applied liberally to your cloak can help
keep you much drier should the sunshine turn liquid.  (Test it first on a
part of the cloak that doesn't show - it won't stain or alter the color of
most fabrics, but you never know.)

Instant soups, oatmeal, noodles, etc., make a quick, warming meal.

Large plastic garbage bags - indispensible for wet/dirty garb, bedding, etc.

Baby powder helps prevent chafing much better than regular talcum powder.

Wet Ones / other premoistened wipes are good for hand/face washing in the
camp environment.

Padraig


Catrin said:
> We're counting down now and anticipation is high.
>
> Don't forget that everyone must provide their own Magic Feast Gear (mka
> plastic plates and bowls, this also include spoons, forks, and knives!)
>
> Drink plenty of water to get hydrated for the event.
>
> Get plenty of rest/sleep.
>
> Pamper your feet, and make sure the shoes you plan to wear are broken in
> (back-up pair too).
>
> You will generally need twice as many pairs of socks as you thought you
> would (soggy socks are no fun)
>
> Temperatures during the week of War can vary from a low of 20 to a high of
> 80, be prepared for all contingencies. (temperatures are approximate, I
> know
> that it's been said that there was a low of 17 one year).
>
> A spare pair of glasses could save you a day wasted in town getting
> replacements.
>
> We try very hard to maintain as period a look as possible in camp, bring
> lots of covers for chairs, coolers, etc...
>
> I've probably forgotten things, if anyone has other tips, please post for
> our many new Gulf Wars attendees.
>
>
>
> Catrin