OSH 2003 Pix -- better late than never?

Eric Miller wrote:

"john smith" wrote
Next year, I am thinking of offering a class on how to repair
tent poles with duct tape and beer cans. ;-)

Step 1) Empty the beer cans (repeat as necessary) :-)

Oh... I see you have taken this class previously.
Apparently, you only took the first part of the class before dropping
(passing?) out.
Remember, to complete the class and receive full course credit, you must
complete ALL assignments.
Your final grade depends on it.
:-)

Next year, I am thinking of offering a class to the unenlightened on how
to stake one's tent so it doesn't blow away during the Oshkosh monsoon
season.

Funny, I thought I could actually teach that class, after so many years of
camping -- but this year proved me wrong.

Two of our plastic stakes were actually sheared off even with the ground,
and the 1 inch aluminum poles were bent like pipe cleaners. Part of the
problem was that our old tent was a very "vertical" design, which made it
great for interior space, and horrible for wind resistance.

Our new one is much more aerodynamic, and has double the floor space -- but
it's not nearly as nice inside for standing room.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"