Club Arnage

I will be arriving earlier than the other people who will camping with me -- that is, if current negotiations go on as at present -- and would like to mark off enough space so that they can park their car and pitch their tent when they arrive.  What's the best way of staking out space that is likely to be both "fair and balanced" -- that is, a balanced use of space seen as fair by later arrivals?  Is there a marking off system you can buy at Canadian Tire, for example?

Hi Kate.

Barrier tape is a good temporary measure, and you can move it easily as you build camp. Try Screwfix direct or ask a freindly policeman for "incident" version (there is one around here!)

There are several forms of fence on the market - good for keeping wanderers out of private areas, but many find it a touch antisocial.

I've got some fancy plastic chain link fence with low marker posts this year so people can step in, but realise it's a private area.

Enjoy!

To what do you attach the barrier tape?  Are there some kind of inexpensive yet secure posts to be had, that can be installed without one of those big hammers?

We have a plan involving barrier tape and those metal spikes that farmers use..... ;)

Kate, get some strong CA's to roll over some of the tyres from around MB, that are used when MB is a race track as a tyre wall, 4 sets of tyres one for each corner affix tape, jobs a good one.
No hammer, no posts.
Brian  8)

We use barrier tape (Police Line, Gas Below or similar) and take along some of those plastic electric fence posts with a metal spike at the bottom.
We also make use of conveniently placed rubbish drums to mark our pitch.

anyone tried  electrified stock fencing?

We took plastic sheet with brick wall effect wallpaper on it. Very nice it looked.

i think we're borrowing a 6 metre high 'super-fence' from a certain mr eavis  ;)

Top it with razor wire to keep the light-fingered gentry out a well.
 ;)

Anyone need any plod barrier tape ??

Yes please. If you have some, any chance of putting them in with the Tshirts when you send them.

Cheers,

TonyT

Robbo, that would be great if you can spare a roll.
Brian.

last year we used the metal stakes with the orange  mesh stuff (i also work in the construction trade so i got it reasonably cheap) it seemed to work pretty well....

which reminds me, i have to get some more ::)

One other consideration is the ability to be able to defend the homestead perimeters.  By about Wednesday as the campsite fills your area can be easy game. ;D

I will arrange to get it to Portsmouth for the ferry crossing over.....

Makes me mad, people putting up unscalable perimeter fencing. Turns a short walk into a long one, when I'm gagging for a beer with the Liverpool Boys...

Beer or Low Flyer's ????  ;D

Thank you for the suggestions; I'll go get the items next weekend and put them with my camping gear.  It won't be long now!

I was watching a very interesting program about wolves on Animal Planet last night. They have a very good way of marking their territory although I don't reccomend you try it on MB unless you are a real exhibitionist.

Bob U - its no so much a problem of being an exhibitionist, more that rather a lot of "wolves" may have already claimed the territory as well!!!  In fact I myself would have been the proud owner of a nice new Range Rover in MB a few years back if that technique was effective  :-[

Did anyone see the programme about pandas marking their territory - now that would be quite something to see happening on a large scale in MB - not sure there are enough trees tho.

 :D

F

So it was you you b*st*rd.  The stains have only just come off the alloys.

Whilst that might be easy for the person 'marking'... I don't fancy crawling along the floor and sniffing everytime I think I might be about to wonder into somebody else's territory....

Having said that, might be effective for those who are blind drunk and crawling along the floor anyway!!

i think we're borrowing a 6 metre high 'super-fence' from a certain mr eavis  ;)
Wont that be rather like being at Le Mans? ;D

Due to high demands... And the fact there is about 3 miles on each reel...


I shall be issueing to a few central people.

Liverpool Boys on Maison Blanche - They always arrive early.

Houx / Annexe - Any offers

Beausejour - Smoothheads - I think thats where you are ??

My crew have a few reels - Maison Balnche - Thursday arrival..


Any others ??

I always wondered what happens to all the tax I pay. At least the tape is being used in a good cause

Robbo, I'll be the Houx Annexe volunteer if okay.

Thanks Robbo - we might need to take some off of the Liverpool Boys - we might beat them to it though we're planning to hit MB on Monday morning or earlier if they'll let us in.  ;D

Cool. Will arrange to get it to you.

You have to get up very early...............

Piglet, that's late, Sunday noon for us, for a small fee we may tell you how to get in ;)

We'd be interested in that - can offer cold beer in exchange!  

Thanks for this everyone as I need to sort out my tape. You still got some of that CBRN stuff Robbo? Thats the stuff to use with a small pool of bright green liquid just inside it for effect.

Steve, will you mark off enough for the Brummie AA Boys too please mate? Same place as last time if you like but maybe 1 more car and the pool. Oh and the gazebos.

Should have the advance party, me and two others in place Wednesday before the tetre rouge session at the Stella Bar

Please, please, please? Is that enough grovelling or would you like some more?

 Armchair space is essential!

 :)

Bill

No probs Bill, all sorted.  I reckon we'll arrive on HA mid Wednesday afternoon this year.  Same place as before?

Do you have a hose pipe?

Hose pipe, hmm? I do but it might be better to buy a chuckaway from Carref**r maybe. What sort of ends are they on the taps, didnt notice last year?

If we bring/sort out a hose you will be welcome to its use too.

Same place is fine, we can act as the buffer zone from the mad hoseyoudowners again. Thinking about it, makes a hose pipe an even better idea!

Bill

Perdu, I think last year a lot of hozelock connectors were being used I have already got a threadedv tap connector with three different thread sizes to try also a few straight connector's and a three way tee piece (can always tap into someone 's supply on the quiet  ;D ;)

Bill etc, as you know, we normally like to camp near to a standpipe.  carrefour have all the relevant adaptors - 1/2" or 3/4" bsp spring to mind.

Steve, looks as if Nick has done some thinking about this, he is supplying the pool after all. Do you have the hose too Nick or will the advance party have to take the pool with us and pop a hose on the list for the first "CARREFOUR SHOP"?  
Hmm Beer, Beer, Burgers, charcoal, Beer, Burgers, Beer, hose pipe, Beer, Eggs, Baconsubstitute, Beer, Sweet Sherry (just in case Fran comes to visit) Beer, Meaty lumps, Beer, Chops, Chicken and oh yes Beer!


 ;D ;D ;D

Bill

Steve d'you know if those other HA campings will be on offer yet?

Thats rocking horse poo now as we have a full time unit, its their toys and not for part-timers / overtime hounds like me. Just the regular stuff i am affraid. Therre should be enough to go round though.

Woo hoo Perdu........you know how to attract the laydeez!  ;)

F

Just the one bottle though Fran, don't want to seem as if we are trying to get you sloshed or anything!

 ;D

Bill

ps let us know if you will need any more! :)

One bottle should be more than enuff - i am virtually teetotal  8)

F

Must be one of the Le Mans nightmares, being a teetotal vegetarian with earache!!

I once went to LM with a teetotal vegetarian that didnt like cars!!!  Suffice to say he didnt ask to be invited again the following year!  Since then I have learned it is by far preferable to go alone that with an unsuitable travelling companion!!!  ::)

F

Virtually teetotal? Is that as unreal as virtual reality or is it real virtuality? OK don't ask? Fran will you be at the Tetre Rouge Stella Bar on Wednesday and will I have to fight everyone there to attract your attention? Or shall I just open the sherry bottle?

Gosh look at this it is only thirty days or so 'til I get home again....Whooo hooo! here we come, ready or not.

 :) :) :) :) :) :) :-*


Bill

Perdu - you could always try waving a hot merguez !!  That could attract a bit of attention.

F

How about  an incomplete tax return! Or would that clear the place pronto?

No thanks Granny - I already have one of those!

Might be useful to take a few spares along just in case the queue at the poo bar gets excessive tho.

F

I'll make sure they are of suitable quality then.

As Rudyard Kipling put it so well: "Down to Gehenna or up to the Throne/he travels the fastest who travels alone."  (World Rally teams excluded.)

That Mr Kipling knows a thing or two - and he does make exceedingly good cakes!

F    ;D

"Do you like Kipling?"

"I don't know, I've never Kippled."

We won't mention Dickens thens

I don't know Black Granny, maybe you should. I think the next few posts should be very entertaining.....

 :)


Bill


I think I will just slip into a cold shower while we wait!

Why not?? Their Cider is great!

Everyone loves a Dickens Cider!!  ;)

Sorry to drag this back up again but does anyone know where you buy those metal spikes that farmers use? i.e. the ones to secure barrier tape to.

rob, any good builders merchant, like travis or jewsons etc will have plenty of stock.  they only cost a few pence each, so dont don't skimp amd make sure your barrier is fully erect, stretched thus keeping the dreaded wrinkles and limp look that some barrier fences have.

any troubles nip round to MB and the sortED clinic hosted by Team JPChenet and a quick consultation will have limpness a thing of the past.