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[Sticky] Surviving the weekend...

HeadShot · 2008-08-11T15:14:35Z

Whilst this game is not on as harsh a site at Churchill's Revenge or Bryansk, it is still pretty tough going on foot with some steep climbs. It may be very hot and sunny, in which case you will need plenty of water, so make sure you have something to carry it in. We'll provide drinking water stations, but make sure you have something in the field with you. Same goes for food, don't rely on Helga's generosity to get you through the weekend. Bring your own munchies. Ask Pete59 about the effects of heat stroke! Also, I know I ALWAYS say this and no-one EVER listens.....don't drink too much. As usual, Guy and Jay will be checking up on you all to make sure you are reasonably sober. Better to be sober and play than too hungover to get out of your tent......eh Kav? On the other hand, it might rain for the whole weekend in which case I copy and paste the following from Guy's recommendations for Bryansk: To all players , please take heed . It may rain & it may rain for 24 hours, so..... 1: If you have spare kit, uniforms, boots etc take them and leave them in your car. Better a dry pair of farby boots to change into on Sunday, or some black/OD trousers than nothing at all . I'd rather you run around in jeans on Sunday than leave Saturday coz your uniform is wet. Same goes for jumpers, gloves etc that will keep you warm if need be . 2: Tents, ponchos, zelts - fabsil them now, and next week and the week following . If you have stuff like Goretex bivi bags or plastic DPM bashas then bring them . They will keep your stuff dry inside a tent, can be strung up in the trees to provide shelter. I'd rather you have comfort than 100% authenticity . 3: Stuff left inside your tents: weapons, clothes, sleeping bags. Wrap them in two or three bin liners. They will stay dry all day. Even better consider getting hold of dry bags - they are 100% waterproof. Do not rely on any tent to keep your stuff dry - it won't. Plan to keep the stuff inside dry as well. 4: Helmets keep your head much dryer than soft headwear. 5: Socks - take lots of spare pairs, changing socks every six hours even with wet boots will help you keep comfortable. It's a small boost in a wet world; but works wonders on your morale . I (and Guy) will be in a pup tent, using a basha sheet as a ground sheet, with clean dry gear encased in dry bags, sleeping in a nice warm sleeping bag on top a thermarest an inside a bivi bag. Last year at CR I slept two nights up there (went up on Friday for setting up) Pissed down with rain the full weekend and my stuff stayed dry and I was comfortable. Some links :- Dry Bags Basha sheets - use them to line pup tent floors Pup Tents Gortex Bivi Bag Be posh , get a thermarest Best & warmest sleeping bag I've found having used a few....it's not light at 2kg but I've slept out in -10 happily in one without a tent

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che

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shame you carnt make it neil you will be missed

theres nowt so Permanent as temporary

Posted : 25/08/2008 10:07 pm

taffyjohn

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i am so jealous of you all......

Pitty your not coming as it is going to be great

Car park to camp site is 50-70 yards ish in Welsh measures and down hill to boot

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Your all fekin bonkers

Posted : 25/08/2008 10:10 pm

Steiner

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One more day at work.... winding down already!!

You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier

Posted : 27/08/2008 10:03 pm

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One more day at work.... winding down already!!

Ditto. Pretty much wound down already! Just trying to avoid getting battered for one more day. Managed to wangle a day on "VIP escort" tomorrow, so shouldn't be too bad. Gives me tomorrow afternoon and most of friday to pack the remainder of my kit and finish charging batteries. Must also remember to buy ammo, LOTS of ammo!

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Posted : 27/08/2008 10:07 pm

taffyjohn

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One more day to get sorted not enough time left Helllllppppppppppppppppp.

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Posted : 27/08/2008 11:06 pm

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One more day to get sorted not enough time left Helllllppppppppppppppppp.

Did you not know we was coming........ :slap:

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Posted : 27/08/2008 11:08 pm

taffyjohn

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Forgot all about it and who is coming?

Had 2 full days of cars and MOTs mine and the wifes, both failed and cost an arm and two legs, thats the trouble with September 1st registrations.

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Posted : 27/08/2008 11:21 pm

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Myself and my Komraden in the Feldpolizei will lend a hand freitag, in a supervisory capacity of course.

:twisted:

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Posted : 27/08/2008 11:34 pm

taffyjohn

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Managed about 4 hours sleep and I bet that is my lot until Sunday, got to wait for garage to ring to pick my car up then all systems go
You lot need not worry because I will be doing it for all of you :good:

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Your all fekin bonkers

Posted : 28/08/2008 7:51 am

CHThree

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All packed, leaving after work tomorrow, wishing i was a partisan because you need less kit!

Posted : 28/08/2008 9:51 pm

shellshokt

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Well, not quite packed yet.
Have to work Friday night until 0500hrs Saturday morning, jump in das auto and then 233 miles to Mold

"The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom"
H.L.Mencken

Posted : 28/08/2008 10:59 pm

scaleyback

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everythings ready, just need to pack the car.

Posted : 29/08/2008 8:07 am

taffyjohn

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Everything not ready need to do at least 4 trips to site

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Your all fekin bonkers

Posted : 29/08/2008 8:22 am

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I've been packing for the last two days. Just need to get spuds for the grub and I'll be setting off at about 6pm. Reckon should be there about 10ish.