I'm tipping the champers would have gone the night before.
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On Behalf Of Dave Torr
Sent: Tuesday, 22 January 2008 8:37 AM
To: Alistair McKeough
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Subject: Swag or tent
So long as you don't mind sharing your champers in the morning when the
Grey Falcon goes over?
On 22/01/2008, Alistair McKeough <> wrote:
>
> A small tent is quite compact and very easy to put up. It's also handy
> to have a little extra space if you pick up during your counter meal
> (or so I'm told).
>
>
> On 22/01/2008, John Tongue <> wrote:
> >
> > I guess a Grey Falcon is even worth warm champagne! .... or you
> > could get a little camp 'fridge' to take into the swag with you to
> > keep the champers cold??
> >
> > John Tongue
> > Ulverstone, Tas.
> >
> >
> > On 22/01/2008, at 7:15 AM, Bob Cook wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Greg
> > >
> > >> From my experience, swags are great! I recommend spending a bit
> > >> more to get
> > > a good one, with flyscreen covers as well as full covering if it
> > > rains and with fibreglass semi-circular "poles" at each end to
> > > hold it up off the body/face. These are really simple to put in
> > > place with just a single tent peg at each end. There are now some
> > > really good ones (check out Ray's Outdoor). You then have insect
> > > proof and fully rain proof as required, or you can leave it open.
> > > And yes, they are very comfortable!
> > >
> > > You are right that they are so quick and easy to set up and you
> > > can leave bedding (whatever you like to use) inside when you roll
> > > it up for the day.
> > >
> > > We paid around $400 for a double a few years back and it is great.
> > > Even
> > > better if you have a double (which is really about one and a half)
> > > and there is only one of you, as then you can keep a few bits and
> > > pieces in there with you (like binos, and champagne to celebrate
> > > when the Grey Falcon cruises over you early in the morning!).
> > >
> > > Bob Cook
> > > Axedale VIC.
> > >
> > >
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