CharlieWhiskey

Due to other people booking dates for other things this is now set for a week later than its traditional 'first weekend after the kids go back' so that makes it Sat 11/Sun 12th Sept

I have a route in my head which needs to be finalised, done most of the Day 1 recce and waiting for my new motor to finish it and do Day 2

I still have to confirm the date with the campsite (the usual one)

But meanwhile can you stick your names down ere if you can make it on the above dates?

TaviaRS

Would love to, but I have my son that w/e.

markr1963

We'd be there except I reckon that weekend we're in Hawaii

Mark and Theresa

DaveD

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We should be moving house around that time.......but we will be there!!

Hope Phoenix Nights will be open for the usual fun??

CharlieWhiskey

Will let you off, at least your car will be there

greg.g

We should be able to make this one

neil@wrx

matt(WRX) and I will BE coming

boomer

Humm,

do i or don't i????

mb

neil@wrx

come on it's not wales with out boomer
you will wish you "had" IF you do not come
now wot will i need to take with me boomer is there a list lol

CharlieWhiskey

Is the Pope Catholic?

TonyG

Mmmmmmm.... tempting, very tempting. May be able to make it.

CharlieWhiskey

Thinking of using a different start location for this one, as it's a bugger to get out of those services at Dobbies roundabout & I think we have exhausted every route out of Shrewsbury

There are a couple of roads I have been meaning to include for some time, so the route will be a bit different at the start but include some old favourites from previous ones

Planning to use the same lunch stops as last year as they seemed to cope quite nicely

Boomer, if you are about, let me know if you wanna be involved in the recce etc?

CRAFT

Will try to make this, can't really confirm till more near the time as we have a new member to our family in the shape of a puppy called "Riley"
I'd say at the mo it's 60-40 in favour of attending.

CRAFT

ChrisB

Let me check the ol' diary at home...

pnbond007

iTrader: (1)

Hi Guy's
Where in Wales are you planning to set up camp ?

Phil

Nuneaton

boomer

Phil,

It will be somewhere in the middle, and near to some water

Does this help?



mb

ChrisB

11/12th looks good for me right now. Assuming you lot don't mind a trac'or in your midst again?

CharlieWhiskey

Thaaarts O'right, jas moik shar I ain't follerin thee chackin art awl thet smoike an awl thet (or was that your Scooby?)

DaveD

iTrader: (2)

btt

We've got a new tent to try out!

Rachael

boomer

Did someone mention a list? Neil

From the archives of WCT1...


Packing - Put food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)

Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack
Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
Cardboard boxes if needed
Ice Chests
ICE!
5 gallon bucket or similar container
Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage

Lighting - Check batteries!

Maglight - The larger, the better
Gas lantern (and/or electric)
BIC lighter
Matches (preferably water proof)
Spare batteries and bulbs
Spare lantern fuel and mantles
Solar Panel

Shelter/Bedding

Sleeping bag
Space Blanket
Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents
Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)
Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress
Pillow
Tent
Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes
Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes

Medical

Sunscreen
Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin
Tums
Antibiotics creams
Tweezers for splinters & ticks
Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages
First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)
Benadryl Sinus Tablets
Allergy Eye drops
Pocket Tissues
Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, scrapes and many use it on poison ivy)
Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy)

Cleaning & Personal Items

Bar soap
Washcloth
Shampoo
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Comb/hair brush/clips/bands
Make-up bag
Razor & shaving cream
Towel
Toilet Paper
Whisk broom to clean table and tent site
Deodorant

Miscellaneous

Small shovel
Swiss Army knife
Compass and Map
Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)
Duct tape and/or electrical tape
Safety pins
Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter
Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)
Camera w/good battery and extra film
Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
Radio and/or TV
Books , cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.
MONEY, credit card, ID
Pocket Tool
Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)
Bike/Seats/Helmets
Binoculars
Whistles
Chairs
Travel Clock
Clothesline and Clothespins
Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See note
Rope or String
Canoe or boat
Life jackets
Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RV entranceway

Clothing

Hat
Bandanna
Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.
Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to
Pants/Overalls, with belt
Underwear - 2
Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)
Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS
Socks - 2 pair
Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
Swim suit
PJ's
Sunglasses

Cooking

Stove with fuel & lighter
Newspapers for lighting a campfire
Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the grocery store)
Firewood
Charcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ
Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice
Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid
Can opener - If you have canned goods
Thermos
Tongs
Coffee maker & filters
Pot lifter and/or pot holders
Tablecloth
Stew Pot
Sandwich maker (type you put in fire)

Dishes

Reusable
Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice
Collapsable camping/hiking cup
Alladin travel mug
Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a pocket knife
Small mixing bowl
Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
Scrub Pad
Dish Pan
Tupperware (for leftovers)
Consumables
Paper towels & napkins
Trash bags
Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Plastic knives, forks, spoons
Ziplock Bags
Aluminum Foil
Dish soap

Water

At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if relying on natural water sources
Water bottle, to carry while hiking

Food & Drink

Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per day (need large skillet)
Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray
Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day
Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day
Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...}
Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs
Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if packing
Bacon - 2 slices per person per day
Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered
Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
Parmesan cheese
Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
Rice packages
Soup/Chili - mix or cans
Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions
Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes
Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping with a small group
Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
Catsup
Mustard
Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle
Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American
Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)
Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
Hot dogs & buns
Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid
Vienna Sausages
Snacks
Hamburgers & Buns
Steak
Ham
Corn on Cob
Cereal
Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars
Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
Beer
Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn
Popcorn oil
oil
Squeeze butter or margarine


While this list is far from complete, it may be too complete for some...

Many thanks to jase cooper for that little gem!

DaveD

iTrader: (2)

You print this list EVERY YEAR!


And every year I spend a good 10 minutes laughing at it...

Dave is a bit worried cos you didn't mention beer!

Rachael (helping Dave to get his post count up again! )

boomer

WHAT!!!! ;:

How dare you suggest that WCT2 and WCT4, for example, had a similar list.

You won't find such evidence via ScoobyNet search, surely (well i couldn't)!!

mb

DaveD

iTrader: (2)

nobody's done a list of happy campers yet!

go on... you know you want to!

Rachael (shh, don't tell Dave... he's at work! )

ChrisB

Personally, I'd go for merry campers after a few beers in the "club"

Rachael

Ahh... the wonderful "pheonix club"


(did you notice..? I'm using my OWN user name! )

Rachael

The list at the moment is:-
CharlieWhiskey
DaveD & Rachael
greg.g & Alison
neil@wrx & matt(wrx)
boomer (with his list)
TonyG
ChrisB

Possibles:-
CRAFT ?
pnbond007 ?

Can't make it:-
TaviaRS - sends apologies
markr1963 & Theresa - send apologies (decided to go on a round-the-world trip instead)

I might also be able to drag a few others along too!

Is missyc coming?? (We need cake at 2am!!)


Dave (using Rachael's name for once!)

neil@wrx

matt (wrx ) is sorry to say he and GEM the wife will not be going this year as he has to work

neil@wrx

just looked back at that list lol

ChrisB

If Matt's not coming, who's going to eat the cajun chicken quota for the weekend then?

CharlieWhiskey

I'll have a go

Note to self from WCT4:

Edited to add:

Electrical:
Fridge
GPS
PDA
Antenna
Car mount
Morpheus Geodesy
Video Camera
Suction mount
12v doubler socket thingy

Food:
Sausages (extra special ones)
Jerk Chicken
Some of that gorgeous yellow mango chicken we had at muppet camp
Bread
Salad (I'm sure Christine & Rachael will both make sure we all eat our greens)