[RocketsNW] Trying to plan for FITS 2010

[Dick Haskins]

Generators aren't that bad but ABBA sing-a-longs - is small arms fire
allowed?

Dick

-----Original Message-----
From: rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com [mailto:rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com]
On Behalf Of Marty Weiser
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:20 PM
To: 'NW Rocketry Email Forum'
Subject: Re: [RocketsNW] Trying to plan for FITS 2010

Ear plugs can also be useful if you are a light sleeper and don't care to
sit around a fire pit until late into the evening listening to the sing
along.

In general, rocket launches are family friendly events and not too noisy at
night (although some would argue that both singing and generators can be
noisy at night).

Marty

-----Original Message-----
From: rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com [mailto:rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com]
On Behalf Of Angela "Red" Wright
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:05 PM
To: mikeandkimwyvel; 'Denny Smith'; 'Paul Bowers'; 'NW Rocketry Email Forum'
Subject: Re: [RocketsNW] Trying to plan for FITS 2010

And don't forget your camera, music, and liquor.  All very important
things!!

Sometimes we bring a fire pit of some kind too, its good fun to sit around
at nite and gab, meet new people and relax after a good day or blowing
things up!

Cheers!

Angela Dinese Wright 
425-443-5049
Angelawr at wrightholdings.com

-----Original Message-----
From: rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com [mailto:rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com]
On Behalf Of mikeandkimwyvel
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:59 PM
To: 'Denny Smith'; 'Paul Bowers'; 'NW Rocketry Email Forum'
Subject: Re: [RocketsNW] Trying to plan for FITS 2010

You also don't need to camp onsite to enjoy the launch.  There are hotels in
Chelan and even closer in Waterville.

-----Original Message-----
From: rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com [mailto:rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com]
On Behalf Of Denny Smith
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:14 PM
To: 'Paul Bowers'; 'NW Rocketry Email Forum'
Subject: Re: [RocketsNW] Trying to plan for FITS 2010

Hi Paul

Congrats on your early planning.  You and you're family will have a blast at
FITS.

The FITS location is somewhat remote, but being right on the outskirts of
Mansfield, it's quite manageable for even the most modest campers.  There is
a small grocery store in town that can easily be accessed by foot, and they
carry most of what you will forget at fairly reasonable prices.  There is
also a small hardware store as well.

As for recommendations:

- Sleeping mats/air mattress is nice to have if tent camping.  The campsite
is compacted with very little vegetation.  Sleeping directly on the ground
isn't advisable.  Many of us even bring cots and sleep out under the stars.

- Sometimes it can be fairly warm in late May, so an EZ-Up will keep you out
of the sun during the days.

- Many of the fields around the launch site have "prickly" bushes to
challenge you during recovery.  So make sure you have tough skin if wearing
shorts, or bring pants to walk around in during the day.

- Folding camp chairs are a must

- I like to bring a good sized tarp (~ 20' x 20') to stretch over the ground
where I setup camp.  Then I put my work tables and EZ-up on top.  I keeps
the dust down, and generally keeps things a little more tidy rather than
working in the dirt/grass. 

- Mosquito repellant

Can't think of anything else other than just your standard camping gear.
Hope this helps some.

-Denny


-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Bowers [mailto:padapolis at hotmail.com] 
Sent: None
To: NW Rocketry Email Forum
Subject: [RocketsNW] Trying to plan for FITS 2010


Hopefully this message isn't too far off-topic, it is however rocket
related.


I'm planning on attending the Fire in the Sky event this year for the first
time.  And from what I've been able to read about site for this event it is
a little remote.  I don't have a trailer, RV, or anything fancy like that.
I also haven't gone camping in a tent for at least 20 years now, and my list
of servicable camping items I do have is really short.  So I need to start
looking for sales and buying the necessary camping equipment now.  Buying
all the gear I may need for a family of five could take a little time.  And
let us not forget buying and building a new rocket or two, I'll need
something new and shinny to launch.

 

So from all of you who have attented launch events like this, I need help
making a FITS camping checklist.  Other than the actual rockets and launch
supplies what do you take to FITS?

 

So far here is my short list...

Camping Tents x2

Propane Camping Stove and Fuel

Food / Water

Flashlights

Minor First Aid Kit

FRS Radio

FM Radios (One for the campsite and one small portable)

AC Power Inverter

 

Thanks helping me plan for what should be an exciting weekend.

 

-Paul Bowers
 		 	   		  
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