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[crypto]

I dunno man, its shady, but its way more humid over there, and its got way more chiggers and ticks and mosquitoes than on the hill.

Plus, you'll just be walking back and forth over the creek to get to camp that much more often.

[Rebel Pariah]

just get a hammock

but be on guard... a certain member of my chapter has found my hammock to be a great target for attack, if you were to do something to warrant it

[bigmattdaddywack]

just get a hammock

but be on guard... a certain member of my chapter has found my hammock to be a great target for attack, if you were to do something to warrant it

What happened?

[Jeriah]

Surely we should be able to find a copy of the range rules for that range posted somewhere online. Anyone remember the range's name?

mystic_1

It's a Missouri Department of Conservation range. Tannerite would not be...in the spirit of the place, it seems. It's basically a paper-target range, not an open gravel pit or anything. I forget which one but it's probably whichever one of these is closest to Irondale:

http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/place ... fed-ranges

Their rules, as I recall them, are that there is no full-auto firing (you can shoot MG's on semi), no shotguns on the rifle or pistol ranges, and...that's all I remember. But the rifle and pistol ranges are clearly set up for paper targets, and the shotgun range is for clays, BYO thrower.

[bigmattdaddywack]

Little Indian Creek is the name of the range area.

[JTNieman]

I hope to go and am considering camping on the other side of the creek. It is flat and in the shade, has grass,and I would watch the vehicles. I really just like the fact it is flat and has shade. I can bring more shit due to my vehicle being right there too.

Car camping? Pft.

Also, there are flat spots on the mountain, you just gotta find 'em. Or sleep with your head uphill, and have something fictitious or sticky/grabby (like silverware or toolbox drawer mats) under your sleeping pad. I did it on a decently steep area last year, just to see, and it worked out fine. Suck it up!

[bigmattdaddywack]

I hope to go and am considering camping on the other side of the creek. It is flat and in the shade, has grass,and I would watch the vehicles. I really just like the fact it is flat and has shade. I can bring more shit due to my vehicle being right there too.

Car camping? Pft.

Also, there are flat spots on the mountain, you just gotta find 'em. Or sleep with your head uphill, and have something fictitious or sticky/grabby (like silverware or toolbox drawer mats) under your sleeping pad. I did it on a decently steep area last year, just to see, and it worked out fine. Suck it up!

I slid down to the end of my tent every night.

[JTNieman]

I hope to go and am considering camping on the other side of the creek. It is flat and in the shade, has grass,and I would watch the vehicles. I really just like the fact it is flat and has shade. I can bring more shit due to my vehicle being right there too.

Car camping? Pft.

Also, there are flat spots on the mountain, you just gotta find 'em. Or sleep with your head uphill, and have something fictitious or sticky/grabby (like silverware or toolbox drawer mats) under your sleeping pad. I did it on a decently steep area last year, just to see, and it worked out fine. Suck it up!

I slid down to the end of my tent every night.

What did you have under your bag/pad/whatever? I used some tool drawer sticky mat that whisk.E.rebellion gave me, and it worked pretty good. My bag has it's own slightly frictious sticky material on the bottom for grip, but alone, it's not very effective at all. It may help in conjunction with the tool drawer mat though. It was some dollar store material that came in a long roll so you could cut it to fit your drawers. May have even been kitchen drawer material. Of course maybe my larger weight also increased my staying power...

lol maybe we need a thread on inclined-tent-camping tips...

[drewder]

I hope to go and am considering camping on the other side of the creek. It is flat and in the shade, has grass,and I would watch the vehicles. I really just like the fact it is flat and has shade. I can bring more shit due to my vehicle being right there too.

Car camping? Pft.

Also, there are flat spots on the mountain, you just gotta find 'em. Or sleep with your head uphill, and have something fictitious or sticky/grabby (like silverware or toolbox drawer mats) under your sleeping pad. I did it on a decently steep area last year, just to see, and it worked out fine. Suck it up!

I slid down to the end of my tent every night.

Take it to the TOP!!! It's flat, has shade, a great f#cking view, and I swear it is too damn high up that the ticks and mosquitoes just stay down by the other campers.

[whisk.e.rebellion]

I used some tool drawer sticky mat that whisk.E.rebellion gave me, and it worked pretty good.

It was just a rubbery shelf-liner. It worked fine for me, but I didn't have a sleeping bag, just a self inflating sleeping pad (lighter weight than a foam one) and a poncho liner. My problem was that my sleeping pad would stay in place, but I would roll off of it.

Take it to the TOP!!! It's flat, has shade, a great f#cking view, and I swear it is too damn high up that the ticks and mosquitoes just stay down by the other campers.

I might take you up on that this year, provided I don't sustain any pre-event injuries.

[bigmattdaddywack]

I hope to go and am considering camping on the other side of the creek. It is flat and in the shade, has grass,and I would watch the vehicles. I really just like the fact it is flat and has shade. I can bring more shit due to my vehicle being right there too.

Car camping? Pft.

Also, there are flat spots on the mountain, you just gotta find 'em. Or sleep with your head uphill, and have something fictitious or sticky/grabby (like silverware or toolbox drawer mats) under your sleeping pad. I did it on a decently steep area last year, just to see, and it worked out fine. Suck it up!

I slid down to the end of my tent every night.

Take it to the TOP!!! It's flat, has shade, a great f#cking view, and I swear it is too damn high up that the ticks and mosquitoes just stay down by the other campers.

Drew your energy level will keep me awake.
I will prob get a hammock. I think I will order one right now.

[bigmattdaddywack]

I ordered one.
Drew it would be cool to camp next to you.

[JTNieman]

I camped about 50 yards (at least it felt like that much) up from base camp. This year I'm going to the top. I'll get both experiences that way, and I could use the hike. I totally want the view though.

[whisk.e.rebellion]

Wait, drewder...

Wasn't the tent where the red wasps tried to murder you up at the top?

[drewder]

Wait, drewder...

Wasn't the tent where the red wasps tried to murder you up at the top?

NO!!! That was Bethany's Camp of DOOM!

[mystic_1]

Wait, drewder...

Wasn't the tent where the red wasps tried to murder you up at the top?

You can run, but you cannot hide, from the Red Paper Wasps!



mystic_1

[whisk.e.rebellion]

Wait, drewder...

Wasn't the tent where the red wasps tried to murder you up at the top?

You can run, but you cannot hide, from the Red Paper Wasps!



mystic_1

After seeing them again, I'm rethinking my reservation.

*shudders*

[JTNieman]

And you tease me about my hairy arms. Natural insect netting...

[Rebel Pariah]

is that what sent bethany to the ER? I just heard alergic reaction and followed the aftermath, but never heard the root cause

[Doctor Jest]

I was just uphill from Bethany, and I have had bad experiences with those red paper wasps. Got stung right next to one of my eyes. That messed me up for a while, though I didn't have an allergic reaction. They were in a dead tree nearby. I gave them a wide berth after that.

[Curtai]

I would love to go but I'm gonna be at Annual Training for the National Guard...

[Bethlehem]

Hey everyone. I was there in 2010 and met a bunch of you. I feel like I need to ask first since I haven't been able to attend any of the other stuff. I had some family issues to deal with the last two years that kept me from the meetings and charity events. I feel guilty for taking a spot at the Z-Con event since nobody really knows me and because of my lack of contribution. I'm back in full swing now so I want to go. I'd like to hear from the authorities before I register though. I can do chores! I know two years is a lot but in 2010 I kept asking what I could do to help. I think Kyle had me haul some trash and that's about it. My bug out gear is way more refined by now so I might even be able to help set up and take down.

[Rebel Pariah]

I personally just registered and attended 2011 with out so much as a intro, you should be fine

[bethanyb]

Bethany had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic.

Bethany has to work the weekend of ZCon, she is working on finding a trade. She will not miss this ZCon...

Edit: Bethany found a trade cause Bethany is awesome. Bethany is going to zcon this year…