Jay, I would seriously consider sleeping in the van. It is big enough to
be comfortable. (just dont try to share it with your scope like I did, my
back still hurts).
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Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
On Wed, 27 Feb 2002 RichardN22@No-Spam wrote:
> 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
>