Carying *stuff* as Sun n' Fun

Who said backpacks wouldn't be allowed this year. They were last year and
everything was searched at the gate.

Roger Halstead wrote:

... other sir show goers as the darn things keep
getting in the way.

I'm no expert on the subject, but don't people go to "sir shows" to
see those "darn things"?

Mark Hickey

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:03:23 -0600, "dale" wrote:

:Who said backpacks wouldn't be allowed this year. They were last year and
:everything was searched at the gate.

From
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/int...yin&body=rates

"Coolers, backpacks, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards
are not permitted on convention site."

"Roger Halstead" wrote

The back pack was ideal for the Back up and accessory stuff that you
didn't need right away. Film, cleaners, tripod strapped on the side,
big lens... All carried comfortably and easily set down. Actually the
back pack and pro vest worked very well with each other.


Roger Halstead

I've got it! best of the backpack, and vest, with the legal "no pack" issue
met.

Get you one of those frames for the older back packs, with the aluminum
frame. Put some eye hooks on the frame in the right locations, then some
snap hooks, (or those big things I can't think of the name of), then hang
all your gear on it. Add a bungee or two to keep it from flapin' aabout, an
ther you have a backpack-without-the-pack!
--
Jim in NC


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On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:09:57 -0800, Richard Riley
wrote:

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:03:23 -0600, "dale" wrote:

:Who said backpacks wouldn't be allowed this year. They were last year and
:everything was searched at the gate.

From
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/int...yin&body=rates

"Coolers, backpacks, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards
are not permitted on convention site."

I did get an answer back from them telling me I could bring the back
pack, but it'd probably get searched which is fine by me.

Thanks to all for some good suggestions.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

Well... as the proud owner of the world's oldest Debonair, by flying in
you can park next to the gate in the Vintage Aircraft Area.
Keep everything in your airplane and you are but a short walk away.



Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

How about just borrowing your wifes largest purse? If it's not big
enough buy her a new one.
Drew

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 02:36:59 GMT, Eric Rood wrote:

Well... as the proud owner of the world's oldest Debonair, by flying in
you can park next to the gate in the Vintage Aircraft Area.

Yup! Built in 59 of the last century.

Keep everything in your airplane and you are but a short walk away.

Yahhh... Butttt....
Those temperatures inside an airplane that's been sitting there for a
while are kinda hard of cameras, film, and electronics. Although I
do tend to take everything except the kitchen sink. There's enough
stuff piled in there to keep the stuff in the middle cool for several
days. Then on the way home I just keep pulling things off the pile to
add heat...Of course I'm wearing most of it by the time I get to
Michigan.

I thought maybe if I hurried on the G-III I'd fly it down. Now there
is a plan. After all I only have a few thousand hours left to finish.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com


Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 04:37:45 GMT, (Drew
Dalgleish) wrote:

How about just borrowing your wifes largest purse? If it's not big
enough buy her a new one.
Drew

I'd have to hire some one to carry it for her. She's only 4'10" and
1/2... I have to remember that half. More active than I am. Spent a
month in each of the previous Winters bicycling around New Zealand.
I'm happy to ride around the section.

At any rate, bicyclists have to travel light and that is one skill
I've never learned. Hence the Deb is usually close to gross with me
alone.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

"Roger Halstead" wrote in message
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On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 04:37:45 GMT, (Drew
Dalgleish) wrote:

How about just borrowing your wifes largest purse? If it's not big
enough buy her a new one.
Drew

I'd have to hire some one to carry it for her. She's only 4'10" and
1/2... I have to remember that half. More active than I am. Spent a
month in each of the previous Winters bicycling around New Zealand.
I'm happy to ride around the section.

At any rate, bicyclists have to travel light and that is one skill
I've never learned. Hence the Deb is usually close to gross with me
alone.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

Well, I guess they don't have to give any reason for prohibiting backpacks
and coolers, but I would say they are thinking about security and requiring
the turistas to buy beer and soft drinks on campus. Maybe that won't be so
bad unless the merchants gouge.

Best I can tell it's $20 a night to camp plus $30 to get in the gate if
you're an EAA member. That's worth it to me, at least for a few nights.
I'll look for your Deboner.