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Quote: Originally posted by Moonseeker on 29/3/2006

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One of the reasons I dont like sewn in groundsheets.   I throw a few of those plastic backed picnic tables on the ground, and shove them in the washing machine when I get home.

Just hoping it stops raining soon, as we are away just before Easter.  Whereas I'm not a fair weather camper, I do enjoy sitting outside the tent.   Its also far easier to find no cost things to do with the kids when its nice.  Fortunately we'vebooked a commercial site with childrens shows in the afternoon and evening.
Whats more this constant cold wet weather is really beginning to get to me.

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Ha Ha ....I think moonseeker means Tablecovers............

Aly

Computer going funny and posting twice.

Post last edited on 29/03/2006 17:36:34

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Bernie

We use black bags just inside the tent to step into with muddy boots, take the boots off and leave them in the bag.   Kept the tent remarkably clean.

Can confirm that the SIG turns into a pond if you have to de-tent in heavy rain.   Still prefer it to a separate groundsheet, though, cos we were dry and draught free all weekend.  

Carol

Thanks lots for all your suggestions. Went out today and guess what...sunshine and no showers. Is this the shape of things to come? Hope so???

We have a no shoe rule in the inner part of the tent(no eating either but draw the line at no drinking) so hopefullly it will keep that part a bit cleaner but the mesh groundsheet and bin bags sound like a good shout. Also-got to get new wellies!

Last summer we found wind worse than rain.

For this year getting a cheap plastic tarp for under bedroom.  Living space had detachable G/S so put into own bin bag then just hose down when home.  We picked up a door mat from Wilkinsons.  Made from heavy plastic it had holes in and ideal for just outside door.  We used paper idea for shoes then when gets bad, just bin.

Hopin for rain when take OH away without kids.  Gud excuse to keep warm

Mike J