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08/4/2014 at 3:59pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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I don't know why, but I get the impression someone has returned from their first solo trip absolutely buzzin'!! 
And why not!  
Looks great, PP. So pleased that it went well for you.
A couple of tiny comments, if I may...
You can enter more than one pic in each post... just keep doin' what you did, before pressing "Send".
Re the tarp... which looks great, btw... may I suggest that you just spread 'em a little more.... the guy pegs, that is! 
Doesn't do any harm to have a nice wide triangle between pole and the 2 guy pegs. In that second pic, from the pole, take 2 large strides towards the camera, then one large stride to the left, and peg, about turn, then 2 large strides back to the right, and peg again (So 2 strides between pegs.
You may get away with what you have, depending on the wind, of course, but I'd wager it would be even sturdier by opening up that guy peg distance.
As for the pole itself, I started my tarping career by leaning it, but I'm not sure it achieves anything? I put them vertical now. (If it's telescopic, you can still get the height you want).
I stand to be corrected on both points... particularly on the latter.
As for the pole clips you mentioned, I can get my elasticated edge nice and snug and it don't blow off... but I'm talking steel tent poles. As yours are flexi-poles, I think you are dead right re adding some pole clips.
Well done on your successful solo-trip... and for putting the pics up!
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