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Post by weenie on Mar 30, 2012 15:22:15 GMT -8
Thursday. We should be getting there pretty early so I'm not really worried, just want to make sure we're not going to be assholes or anything. Haha, I feel like such a noob!
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Post by kymess_jr on Mar 30, 2012 15:22:57 GMT -8
Hey, real camping question here. Our tent is about this big: (That doesn't really show the scope. It's motherfucking big. Like the size of a minivan.) Do you think we'll have a problem with getting that, a canopy and our car in a site? They might try to squish you in next to your neighbours, but you can pretty much just ignore them and throw down all your stuff to claim your space right away and you'll be fine. We introduced ourselves right away to our neighbours last year and ended up kinda combining camps for even more space.
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Post by Pea on Mar 30, 2012 15:24:01 GMT -8
Then call in a bomb thread to my stupid friend's stupid wedding. I think a threat might be more effective. I don't think your friend cares much about what we talk about on the Internet. Hahaha god damnit. I've been on here too long today.
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Post by davers on Mar 30, 2012 16:15:27 GMT -8
The key is to jump out immediately and claim a perimeter. I just throw stuff out where I want it and start setting up tents and canopy right away so you don't get hedged in. I don't agree with this. The first thing you do is jump out of your car and offer neighbours a beer to shotgun. We almost got in a fight with our neighbours in 2010 within 2 minutes because we were all cranky from our drive and it was a disorganized clusterfuck and they were trying to save space for their friends. Once we all had a beer and talked things over we realized we had enough space for everyone we helped each other set up camp and we still keep in touch to this day. However this: We also always try to park as far away as possible from the car next to us to increase space. If they tell you to park closer just keep acting like you are trying but don't actually get any closer and they will just move on. Totally true.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 30, 2012 16:29:25 GMT -8
I usually try to get my tent(s) and canopy up first before I do much else. That way I can must relax after that long drive and gung ho camp setup. I do drink beer while I do this, though. Obvs.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Mar 30, 2012 16:38:37 GMT -8
We rolled in with like eight people last year and me and Stormy were all running around erecting canopies and setting up tents for late arrivals while the rest of them were mixing drinks and dicking around in the neighbor's RV.
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Post by davers on Mar 30, 2012 16:39:23 GMT -8
Yeah I just figure if you jump out and start throwing shit everywhere for fear of getting boxed in, you are essentially boxing someone else in.
My tent is also the easiest tent on earth to set up so I can do it by myself with a flashlight in my mouth at mightnight while hammered, so getting the tent up right away isn't much of a concern for me.
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Post by J-Dawg on Mar 30, 2012 16:40:34 GMT -8
I didn't get a lot of space when I showed up last year, but I quickly met the neighbors and we agreed to share my canopy (noone else nearby had brought one). After that point, finding space for everyone was easy.
And yes, there were many beers drunk during camp set up.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 30, 2012 16:48:35 GMT -8
Yeah I just figure if you jump out and start throwing shit everywhere for fear of getting boxed in, you are essentially boxing someone else in. Long hair, don't care. It isn't like I am being a dick by claiming space, I am considerate of others, and we are all adults so if they have an issue they can just tell me. We aren't, like, storming the campground. Once I have my space and my setup the weekend commences. My promise to myself at Sadquatch is to not worry about anything, so if I get established and comfortable first thing then I can just chill the fuck out from there.
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Post by romanticizer on Mar 30, 2012 16:49:08 GMT -8
I usually try to get my tent(s) and canopy up first before I do much else. That way I can must relax after that long drive and gung ho camp setup. I do drink beer while I do this, though. Obvs. Stormy, girlfriend. We can must hang out asap.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 30, 2012 16:50:10 GMT -8
CAN MUST SASQUATCH
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Post by romanticizer on Mar 30, 2012 16:51:09 GMT -8
I generally jump out and start marking my area with tape and a fence like I'm at an outdoor movie in Portland.
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Post by romanticizer on Mar 30, 2012 16:51:41 GMT -8
CAN MUST MAKE FACES LIKE TYRA. Stormy is my cover girl.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Mar 30, 2012 16:52:09 GMT -8
It isn't like I am being a dick by claiming space And it's not like there isn't plenty of room for everyone. JiveNation just likes to pretend there isn't.
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Post by nater on Mar 30, 2012 17:05:27 GMT -8
I don't agree with this. The first thing you do is jump out of your car and offer neighbours a beer to shotgun. Truer words have never been spoken.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 30, 2012 17:22:33 GMT -8
CAN MUST SMIZE
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Post by davers on Mar 30, 2012 17:36:54 GMT -8
Yeah I just figure if you jump out and start throwing shit everywhere for fear of getting boxed in, you are essentially boxing someone else in. Long hair, don't care. It isn't like I am being a dick by claiming space, I am considerate of others, and we are all adults so if they have an issue they can just tell me. We aren't, like, storming the campground. Once I have my space and my setup the weekend commences. My promise to myself at Sadquatch is to not worry about anything, so if I get established and comfortable first thing then I can just chill the fuck out from there. I know you probably aren't hording real estate like its going out of style, but I've seen people jump out of cars like they are going to war (red team go! Blue team go!). I just find it a lot more effectiv e to say hey to the people you will be living beside for the next 5 days so that way no one feels the need to compete for space. Last year had an abundance od space anyway so no one cared, but if things are a bit tight making a team camp with the neighbours makes a big difference.
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Post by nater on Mar 30, 2012 17:39:24 GMT -8
Camped in overflow camping last year. If you are worried about space, go there. There was more space than we knew what to do with. Kinda sucked, to be honest.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 30, 2012 17:56:22 GMT -8
It will be fine. Kicking out non ticket holders made a huge difference.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Mar 30, 2012 19:15:12 GMT -8
Whatever. That picture Chud posted makes me have goosepoops. I want to be in the campground with High Life in hand and yelling about stuff. I don't usually drink at Sasquatch, but seeing this champagne talk is making me strongly reconsider for this year.
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