ChasingBlueSky 0 #1 July 29, 2004 After a conversation I had with someone asking me questions last night, I would figure I would post this. Previous visitors know how goofy August weather in Illinois can get. Don't let the reports of 70F this past week fool you...it will get hot by the time the convetion starts. In fact, we have 90F+ days forecasted ahead. Make sure to drink plenty of water during the day. What else to expect? At least one storm, and usually its powerful summer thunderstorm (reminder: Don't hold onto your tent when a microbust hits tent city). I think last year was the first time I had to pull out a sweatshirt and jeans for more than one night._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 July 29, 2004 QuoteI think last year was the first time I had to pull out a sweatshirt and jeans for more than one night. Yep it was chilly and wet. The days however were beautiful! I love the cool 90ish temperatures.Folks need to be prepared for the muddy conditions that come along with the rain....but the rain, its lovley too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #3 July 29, 2004 63F right now with a light breeze...I'm lovin' it. But what he said....expect hot and humid most the days. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 July 29, 2004 Quote(reminder: Don't hold onto your tent when a microbust hits tent city). Another reminder - know how to stake your tent out! They include that rain fly and those extra stakes for a reason. Pitch it tight and it'll still be there, nice and dry inside, while other folks will be headed to WalMart to buy a new one (and to a laundromat to dry their clothes) after the storm. If you don't know how to pitch it correctly, ask around til you find someone who does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #5 July 29, 2004 The most reliable local weather forecasts for the Rantoul area will be found here. You should bookmark that link if you're interested. These weather reports are crafted by a real metorologist and the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois. Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 July 29, 2004 snort... laugh... giggle... she said pitch a tent...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #7 July 29, 2004 Quote If you don't know how to pitch it correctly, ask around til you find someone who does. so are you volunteering to help guys pitch a tent? sorry i couldn't help it. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #8 July 29, 2004 Quotesnort... laugh... giggle... she said pitch a tent... yeah...snort...laugh...giggle... we'll be making fun of Remster when he's not here too... ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #9 July 29, 2004 Quotewe'll be making fun of Remster when he's not here too... I assumed that was a given She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 July 29, 2004 Y'all suck.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #11 July 29, 2004 QuoteY'all suck. But you love us anyway She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 July 29, 2004 Quoteso are you volunteering to help guys pitch a tent? Heh. Maybe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plummet 0 #13 July 29, 2004 QuoteCommon sense....it just isn't common Neither is common courtesy !!-Jeff. http://www.iplummet.com Common sense and common courtesy are NOT common. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #14 July 29, 2004 QuoteI think last year was the first time I had to pull out a sweatshirt and jeans for more than one night. Yep, expect warm days and pleasant evenings, but prepare for the unexpected. A pair of jeans and sweatshirt is sometimes necessary. The requisite one-day uber-storm is a norm for WFFC attendees. Stake that tent or expect it to be in tumbleweed village against the fence. Good things to bring up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #15 July 29, 2004 I learned the hard way the first year I went when I didn't stake my tent down. Then there was the year that a plane wasn't properly tied down _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #16 July 29, 2004 If you are tenting it, you had better bring not only a good ground cloth and rain fly, but ideally something that will keep you elevated off the floor of your tent. There has never been a year to my memory that has not included a torrential downpouring, near-hurricane-strength storm. If you shit is not tied down, it will be long gone. Also, if you screw up and leave the awning to your RV out, it will tear cleanly off and you will cry like a baby knowing that it's gonna cost you $1500 to replace the fucker. Conveniently, there is a laundry service which operates during the convention! It's not that expensive and it (at least last year) is located right over across from registration on the main drag (same road as the main entertainment tent, but on the other side and nearest the golf cart rental place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 July 29, 2004 QuoteNeither is common courtesy Courtesy isn't common either? Sheesh what is this world comin' to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 July 29, 2004 QuoteY'all suck. You're just mad cause you won't be there with all the cool folksMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #19 July 29, 2004 don't forget that by about 730am you will be roasting in your tent from the sun... not doing that again this year............. a tarp set up to hang fromyour tent to block the sun from hitting it directly will work somewwhat.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #20 July 30, 2004 QuoteQuoteNeither is common courtesy Courtesy isn't common either? Sheesh what is this world comin' to? well if you bring the economy size drum of condoms then you will at least be courteous....."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
