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laurandeclan1013

21/2/2009 at 8:36pm
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Having looked through a few posts on here and buying some new equipment I really, really want to dust off the tent and pitch it. We've got a new footprint that needs reducing by 40 cm in length and eyelets attaching. I need a large area to cut, sew and put the eyelets on. Obviously it's got to be done before we go camping but...I wanna do it now. My only problem is we've had a conservatory built and the garden extensively decked and now there's nowhere to pitch the tent!!! Do any of you pick a large bit of grass and pitch????

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beefysmum

21/2/2009 at 8:44pm
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I've pitched in the park ,since I've had my garden redone into layers its not big enough to pitch my tent. Have also used a friends garden.

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21/2/2009 at 8:51pm
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We go to the same nice quite park every year to test pitch the tent.

Just make sure its a park that doesn't attract "chavs" or too many dogs and all is well.

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21/2/2009 at 9:36pm
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Do you have a local park? Or failing that, a village hall, school hall, community centre that you could 'borrow' for a few hours? I remember cutting my huge lounge curtains years ago i the local school hall - they were happy for me to use it after school finished while the cleaners were working - worht a try?

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21/2/2009 at 10:15pm
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If i need to pitch my tent or check my equipment i go to my local pub and us there beer garden

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21/2/2009 at 10:23pm
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Is there a local camp site near to you? When we were Managers we had several people came just to pitch their new tents but not to stay. We certainly didn't mind as long as we had the space and were on hand to give advice if needed. They often put a pound or two in the charity box but we never asked for fees.

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AngelicMinx

21/2/2009 at 11:03pm
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We find a nice bit of grass on a park... pitch the tent... and shoo off any nosey kids with a millions questions lol

Dont be afraid to use public space.. its better used to pitch a tent than be a haunt for gangs :)

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22/2/2009 at 12:00am
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We have an old abandoned factory site round the corner from us. its ideal as it is completely flat. completely concrete (apart from the cracks in the ground). No rubble, nothing. just a big bit of open space. Ideal to put the tent up (found a bit on it to peg out too) then take down, fold properly and all without a single bit of muck. If you have a local park nearby, i would use that.

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laurandeclan1013

22/2/2009 at 1:48pm
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Ooohh Dezzie...where OH works has a lovely strip of land beside the factory no concrete etc. We could try pitching it alongside there! What a fab idea. I didn't really fancy putting up in our local park...Chav Central!!!!

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AngelicMinx

22/2/2009 at 4:09pm
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We pitched my new baby this afternoon in the carpark of the local city hall lol

Public space is public space :)

Angie

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22/2/2009 at 4:10pm
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Ok hubby says it is OUR new baby

Makes note to self.... dont let him see what I type lol

She is so mine :)

Angie

laurandeclan1013

22/2/2009 at 4:48pm
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Thats brilliant Angie...congratulations by the way! I suppose it's just a case of finding somewhere quiet with enough space and off you go!!!

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22/2/2009 at 6:29pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mispet on 21/2/2009
If i need to pitch my tent or check my equipment i go to my local pub and us there beer garden

Now that sounds like a great idea!

AngelicMinx

22/2/2009 at 7:15pm
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Quote: Originally posted by laurandeclan1013 on 22/2/2009

Thats brilliant Angie...congratulations by the way! I suppose it's just a case of finding somewhere quiet with enough space and off you go!!!

Oh we didnt need much space.. she is only little :) But immensly cute :)

Angie

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