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Bird making a nest on my tent

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:16:10 +0000

I woke up to this bird flying in and out from the canopy on my tent, making a nest. Unfortunately, we had to take it down the next day when we left. Sorry no sound.

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Renting The Perfect Wedding Tent

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:16:51 +0000

Renting a good tent is important when planning an outdoor wedding. While tents provide a cozy and personal touch to the whole outdoor wedding décor, they also shield you and your guests from unfavorable weather conditions. Tents are also more flexible than existing facilities because you have more options regarding where and how you want to have your wedding. However, they are more expensive and can cost you around $3,000 to $6,000 without the extras such as lighting, flooring, and the cost of delivery, setup, and removal. Types of Wedding Tents:These are some of the popular tents that you may want to check out before making a decision. Party Canopy: This is a lightweight tent designed to protect from sun and rain. Installation is easy, and inexpensive to rent in comparison to other types. Pop-up Canopy: Another lightweight tent with collapsible-frame fabric. Installation is also easy. Frame Tent: A tent with a metal frame having no center poles. The rental company usually installs it. Tension tent: This type is built with high center poles, a steeply sloped ceiling, with a more open feeling inside of the tent. Pole Tent: This type has poles around the perimeter and in the center, which is very practical for harsher weather conditions. The rental company will install it. Location and Flooring:The best location for setting up the wedding tent is on an even high ground, and should be free of overhead utility lines. If the site has uneven terrain or experiences high rainfall, try to include plywood or plastic flooring. Plywood can be expensive but it will provide a durable raised floor and is suitable for almost any type of terrain. Plastic floor is ideal for paved surfaces and is much cheaper than plywood floors. Also consider parquet-wood floor which can be used as the dance floor. Size of the Tent:There’s no harm in renting a tent that’s a little larger than actually required. Think of a tent size in which your guests can be comfortably seated. Here’s how you should estimate tent seating specifications:All chairs in rows: 6 square feet per person Round tables: 12 square feet per person Rectangular tables: 8 square feet per person Cocktails and receptions: 8 square feet per personAlong with these specifications, figure in the bar area, cake table, band area buffet tables, and dance floor. Color of the Tent:The traditional color for tents is white but you can choose from a wide variety and combinations, depending on the theme and mood of your wedding. For example, if you want a romantic starlit night sky to be part of your wedding, rent a tent with a translucent ceiling. Sidewalls can be solid white for more private affairs, clear vinyl to let in natural light, and cathedral-window walls for a more decorative touch. Optional:Remember that every rental firm also provides optional accessories which can really underscore the décor of your wedding and the tent. Choose those that will fit in to the theme and tone of the wedding. Other accessories that you can’t do without may include air-conditioning (for areas with extreme climates), carpeting, portable bars, decorative lighting etc.

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The Big Tent

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:17:08 +0000

Time lapse of our families assembly of a large tent. It took us soooo long that we ran out of batteries on the camera. We will do better next time

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Ten Minute Tent: Eureka N!ergy Tent 9 Tent Pitch Preview

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:26 +0000

Quick overview of the EurekaN!Ergy 9 Family tent for our craigslist ad. Mr. Tent and Darlene throw the fly on a family dome tent with built-in wiring system. Need a tent? Find our latest tents on Craigslist at austin.craigslist.org Search for “backpacking tent” or “camping tent” or “family tent” . We do accept PayPal, Thanks!

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7 Top Tips For Safely Pitching a Tent When Backpacking

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:16:34 +0000

You wake up suddenly while sleeping in your camping tent. After sitting up, you hear a distant rumbling sound overhead. It’s not thunder. It’s not a jet. You listen carefully for a few seconds, and then realize. . . it’s an avalanche! With one of your Swivel Back Badge Reels dangling from your neck, you climb out of the tent, strap on your skis, and then use the ski poles to launch yourself down the slope. The base of the mountain rests a short distance from your campsite, but as you glide down the snow, the avalanche starts gaining on you, creeping up closer. . . and closer. . .
When pitching a tent during a backpacking trip, pitching it safely is as vital as pitching it correctly. Following some basic guidelines can help to ensure that you remain safe and sound during your next backpacking excursion:
1. Caution! Hot Texas tea. When using flammable liquids, be extremely careful. They should be stored in safety cans with tight caps. Also, like fantastic Ski Badge Reels, those containers should be kept away from children. Another point to remember is that the containers should never, under any circumstance, be stored inside or nearby your camping tent.
2. Prevent bugs from bugging you. Here are some interesting facts about bugs:
Roughly 95% of all animal species are insects.
Scientists have discovered a million species of insects, but it has been estimated that up to ten times as many species could exist on Earth!
Millions of insects can live on a single acre of land
As we know from past camping experiences, swarms of flies, mosquitoes, and other nasty critters can call campgrounds their home. So it is vital to arm yourself with insect repellant for any backpacking trip you go on. Also, make sure to quickly open and close your tent’s door, when entering and exiting it.
3. One is such a dangerous number. On any backpacking trip, always travel with at least one other person. When backpacking in a remote area, at least three other campers should accompany you. If you get in an unfortunate situation in which a backpacker is injured, one person can remain with the injured camper, while the other two backpackers head out to get help.
4. Prevent trees from storming into your tent. Never pitch your tent near the tallest trees on a campground, as electric storms could knock down trees at any hour of the night–without providing you with a “timber!” warming.
5. Spotting what is at stake. Injuries often occur when backpackers trip over tent stakes or ropes. Using small flags with vivid colors or florescent paint on stakes, can be as effective in preventing such injuries, as Metal Badge Reels are in gripping badges.
6. Where there is smoke. It is important to learn about the dangers that sources of ignition can create. For example, an open flame (i. e. match or candle) should never be used inside a tent. Also, campfires should be constructed at a location many yards from your camping tent. In addition, the fire should be downwind from the tent. Another important point is to never fuel camping stoves, camping lanterns, or camping heaters inside the tent.
7. Seeing the light. Always bring a Coleman flashlight and extra batteries, to help guide you towards your tent. Emergency signal devices can also be helpful when you get lost in the wilderness.
While setting up a tent correctly during your next backpacking trip may provide you with a place to sleep, failing to do it safely could result in a rude awakening during the middle of the night. Fortunately, following some basic principles will ensure that you only wake up to the smell of smoke. . . from your breakfast cooking!

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Kifaru Tent 1

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:17:07 +0000

Me staying in my kifaru tent for the first time

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Putting away a self erecting tent

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:23:20 +0000

Have you lost the instructions for your self erecting tent? If so this video is for you, it even includes the illusive step 4.

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Setting up a Tent!

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:21:17 +0000

this was fun we had lots of fun at the sleepover

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How To Pitch A Tent: An Educational Film For Today’s Growing Young Man

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:16:28 +0000

Ian Macleod Video Production & No Idea Why present: How To Pitch A Tent: An Educational Film For Today’s Growing Young Man

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Park Board to discuss tent city

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:15:57 +0000

Park Board to discuss tent city
Williston Park Board plans to discuss the overnight camping at Davidson Park at tonight’s meeting. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 22 E. Broadway Ave., in Williston.