[Sca-cooks] Re: Pennsic - meals, etc - sorta OT

[Olwen the Odd]

>In a message dated 7/4/2003 2:45:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>SCAbeathog at cs.com writes:
>
> > And I AM bringing a wish list of books to look for at Devra's.  Tell me, 
>do
> > venders take checks or should we just do cash/credit cards?
> >
>
>I think some do take checks - but I seriously recommend that you purchase
>traveller's cheques before leaving Caid.  There have been some significant
>instances of people having their tents rifled at Pennsic; I know of one 
>case where
>$700 was taken (the lady was in my camp).  It would also be safer 
>travelling
>cross-country.  At least if they steal the traveller's cheques you can get 
>them
>replaced!  And all of the merchants as well as the Cooper's Store take 
>them.
>There is also an onsite "bank" the second week that will change them to 
>cash
>for you.
>
>Brangwayna

I leave extra money tucked away in my car.  In two places actually.  I have 
one stash of money for the return trip so I know I actually have enough.  
The other stash is spending money.  Of course, I keep a couple sets of dry 
clothes and shoes in there too.  Always a good idea.
Olwen O.

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