2008 MMG Camping Thread

[Fets]

Originally Posted by sir_snipe_alot

Update to this.

Iceman and me will be carpooling together so we will be camping with the team, so add us to the list



What do we do about the reservations? Do we make them, do you get them in a group and pay you or what?

Oh, gotcha...

Let me get back to you. I need to call Hell Creek, but I wanted to figure out how many sites we were going to need first. If they will let me reserve the sites without paying then I will just reserve them all and we can figure out who is paying how when we get there.

I am pretty sure this is how it went down last year, we all just added up the cash when we got there and split it up.

Also, make sure you bring cash. Hell, MI is about as back woods as you can get north of the Mason-Dixon. Don't rely on being able to use a credit card.

[Fets]

OK, I just called and reserved a site. He said we would only need one site, and looking back on last year that is probably about right - we had a ton of open left over space where we were (where Jax's tent got run over). We are reserved for Friday - Sunday.

The pool is fully operational and will be $7.00 per day to use it. Here is a picture from the website:

[sir_snipe_alot]

friday-sunday, does that mean sunday night too?

[Fets]

Originally Posted by sir_snipe_alot

friday-sunday, does that mean sunday night too?

You are on your own for Sunday night, most of us are rolling out of there after the game Sunday.

The campground clears out and you won't have a problem keeping the site for that extra night if you choose to stay.

[8UP]

lol sounds like our tent is a land mark now

[PhiberOptiX]

So do we have an estimated price for the site?

I just remember the money circus that went on last year.

But in case ill bring this....

[sir_snipe_alot]

I dont think thats enough money.....

[Fets]

Originally Posted by PhiberOptiX

So do we have an estimated price for the site?

I just remember the money circus that went on last year.

It will depend on how many guys we have. It is like $25 for the site and 2 adults and then $5 per adult over that. So once we know how many guys we can just add it all up and divide so everyone knows ahead of time.

Originally Posted by 8UP

lol sounds like our tent is a land mark now

You're probably right in two different ways. First, the "lawn-boy" story is entering the realm of legend, and second, your tent is probably still there physically--if only because part of it is still wrapped up in the mower deck, lol.

Originally Posted by Fets

It will depend on how many guys we have. It is like $25 for the site and 2 adults and then $5 per adult over that. So once we know how many guys we can just add it all up and divide so everyone knows ahead of time.

So I guess we have to all get together and vote on the two guys that seem to be the most "adult" among us (a chore to say the least), and then force them to pay the first $25.00, ha.

[sir_snipe_alot]

I never really went camping like this before, can someone give me a list of essentials I need to bring?

Originally Posted by sir_snipe_alot

I never really went camping like this before, can someone give me a list of essentials I need to bring?

I suppose everyone will have his own list,--depending on cash flow and comfort level desired while camping--but here's something close to what I'll bring:

-tent
-sleeping bag + pillow (thought about air mattress too, but too much hassle)
-box fan and extension cord (I'm thinking this is more necessity than luxury)
-bug spray and/or citronella candles (you may want horse repellent as well, if you have equine phobias, lol)
-FOLDING CAMP CHAIR (stealing someone else's every time he gets up isn't as fun)
-flashlight
-toiletries and towel
-couple changes of clothing, possibly swimsuit
-crapload of bottled water
-cooler and food (including a juicy steak)
-energy/protein/power/nature/granola bars or whatever makes a convenient energy booster at the game.
-aleve/motrin/tylenol/advil for us old guys, haha

I'm also going to bring clothesline, because if I recall correctly, a lot of us had crappy camo after the first game, that needed to be washed and/or dried out--we just had it hanging on random pointy things around the site. I'll probably bring a frisbee too, at the mere possibly that I'll have the energy to get it out of my bag, let alone play ultimate or something.

Well, this list is a pretty good start. Anyone else should feel free to fill in the gaps. WOW, it's almost time to start accumulating this stuff!

[meatcircus]

My uncle offered to let us stay at his place for the weekend, so We might not be camping too much. But I do plan on hanging out late on Sat night. And I'll pitch in for the camp site if needed since I already said I would a few weeks ago.

[Fets]

Originally Posted by meatcircus

My uncle offered to let us stay at his place for the weekend, so We might not be camping too much. But I do plan on hanging out late on Sat night. And I'll pitch in for the camp site if needed since I already said I would a few weeks ago.

The camp site will be $$ / per person. So it shouldn't do us any harm not having you there. No worries. Be sure to stop by though!

[Reno]

Someone should invite these fine players. I think they could really help our team. Phiber just needs to show the cube O' money.