In a message dated 2/26/2002 9:14:31 PM Pacific Standard Time,
Jay.Freeman@No-Spam writes:
> I am a real tenderfoot. I have read last year's Calstar
> web site; does it correctly describe what will be available
> at LSA? Is there anything not mentioned on the website that
> anyone thinks a real tenderfoot might really, really want to
> know in advance, other than to bring lots of nitrite for the
> pigs?
> -- Jay the Wimp
>
Jay,
I've lost the CalStar url, but just bring things to make yourself comfortable
both for day and night. LSA can be quite warm during the day, and you
already know about preparing for nightime observing. Are you planning on
cooking food, or bringing ready to eat, or perhaps even driving back into
town (30 minutes?) and eating at a restaurant? As far as tent camping,
besides the tent, you'll want a ground cover to put under the tent, both to
keep out dew and to protect the bottom of your tent. Bring a sleeping pad of
some kind. You've got a big vehicle so something big and cushy would work
for you, or even a blow up mattress. Don't forget a pillow! (I do this
regularly.) A few rags are also handy to have for spills, clean-up, etc.
Rich's suggestion of a camp chair is excellent. There are picnic tables
there, but not in the area we observe from, so a roll up table could be
handy. Just a short list of camp basics. Is this the kind of info you were
looking for?
Richard