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[Sticky] Operation Freshman - UCAP Airsoft - 28th February 2010

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Steiner
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Portsmouth will be the nearest station - it's only a few minutes' drive away. A number of guys will be sleeping onsite Saturday night, so if you want to join in the social, just bring what you want to sleep in (and on). I'm sure someone will pick you up from the station if you ask on here.


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Posted : 27/01/2010 3:39 pm
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Yeah but there seems to be 3 portsmouth stations. Southsea, Arms, and Harbour... :?

 
Posted : 27/01/2010 3:44 pm
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Not sure. Use www.nationalrail.co.uk to find out which one is nearest the site.


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Posted : 27/01/2010 4:28 pm
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I would think the nearest rail station is Portchester, slightly south west of UCAP.

 
Posted : 27/01/2010 4:33 pm
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Ah cool. I'll have a look there. :D

 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:09 pm
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Just a query, what kind of stuff is needed for those who are arriving the day before? I mean outside of the actual airsofting kit for the event.

Sorry if its a stupid question but having never done this I need a bit of help ^^

 
Posted : 31/01/2010 8:40 pm
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Camp bed or sleeping mat, sleeping bag, food and beer!



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Posted : 31/01/2010 8:45 pm
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Okay, sleeping bag... something to lie on and BEER! :D Hollandia Beer. ASDA. 4 for 2.20. Score.

Okay thanks XD

 
Posted : 31/01/2010 8:48 pm
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Just a query, what kind of stuff is needed for those who are arriving the day before? I mean outside of the actual airsofting kit for the event.

Sorry if its a stupid question but having never done this I need a bit of help ^^

We'll be putting up a post soon with recommended kit, but in brief:

Most important is a *warm* sleeping bag, as the tunnels are chilly, draughty and slightly damp, so if you can get a camp bed, you'll be better off than just a roll mat, though i've slept there in a rollmat before. you'll need food, drink, (for the sat. night) and personal toilet gear (bring some loo roll, there's never enough!) as there aren't really any shops or anything nearby. tea's provided, but bring a mug, and if you want to cook anything, you'll need a small stove.

You'll also need a torch, preferably vintage looking, we'll put up some links to suitable styles in the next couple of days, too.

 
Posted : 31/01/2010 9:23 pm
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I will have a spare camp cot with me if anyone needs to borrow it

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Posted : 31/01/2010 11:35 pm
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Kitsune Misao - You need to sort out a cab from the station or have one of the guys collect you. Doing it by foot will involve hauling all your kit a very long way up endless hills in a force 8 gale. You'll have a proper sense-of-humour failure before you've even started :D

Don't let multimap fool you - here be cliffs.

 
Posted : 01/02/2010 8:15 am
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A lift from the station would be really nice. I don't fancy the gales and cliffs. I dunno when I'll arrive yet but it'll probably be around 6pmish.

 
Posted : 01/02/2010 8:21 am
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I will have a spare camp cot with me if anyone needs to borrow it

That sounds great - I'll claim that one, since we're arriving by plane and is a little constrained by space and weight.

 
Posted : 01/02/2010 9:06 am
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I've only got one spare at the moment but will ask around and see what I can do lads

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Posted : 01/02/2010 10:19 am
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I have a spare army wire framed cot - I will pack it......... and then there is a spare for whoever..... Should have an old but serviceable 58 patt bag somewhere too - that will be chucked in also.




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Posted : 01/02/2010 10:34 am
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A lift from the station would be really nice. I don't fancy the gales and cliffs. I dunno when I'll arrive yet but it'll probably be around 6pmish.

ill pick you up at the station ill pm you near the time to swap numbers





 
Posted : 01/02/2010 4:07 pm
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A lift from the station would be really nice. I don't fancy the gales and cliffs. I dunno when I'll arrive yet but it'll probably be around 6pmish.

ill pick you up at the station ill pm you near the time to swap numbers

Thats awesome dude, thanks!

 
Posted : 01/02/2010 4:11 pm
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If you have a camp bed, stick a roll mat on it too, you will be a lot warmer.

 
Posted : 02/02/2010 5:35 pm
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I have neither of thosee things but I've slept on concrete before. I know I'll suffer :P

 
Posted : 02/02/2010 5:37 pm
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I have neither of thosee things but I've slept on concrete before. I know I'll suffer :P

I'd seriously recommend a camp bed, an airbed, or at the very least a decent rollmat.

It's not just concrete, it's cold, damp concrete, and the constant air movement draws your body heat away.

 
Posted : 02/02/2010 6:00 pm
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