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Good campsite?

Postby Orion » Tue 10 Feb, 2015 7:50 am

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Re: Good campsite?

Postby icefest » Tue 10 Feb, 2015 8:26 am

That photo makes me feel physically nauseous .
Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful.
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Re: Good campsite?

Postby ofuros » Tue 10 Feb, 2015 8:46 am

Mmmm, common sense was in short supply that day.... :shock: :shock:
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Re: Good campsite?

Postby horsecat » Tue 10 Feb, 2015 9:04 am

:D
Actually, it was quite safe. I wouldn't snooze under there in big wind though
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Re: Good campsite?

Postby Orion » Tue 10 Feb, 2015 9:10 am

It was a very well used campsite so I'm not surprised it was quickly recognized. And it was very windy on the day we arrived, I just didn't look up when I set the tent and only checked a little later (after a short nap) to see if the source of creaking might be a possible danger.

There was a live branch supporting the dead tree but people do die in tents from tree fall. We didn't want to. We moved shortly after the photo was taken.
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Re: Good campsite?

Postby horsecat » Tue 10 Feb, 2015 9:24 am

We checked it out beforehand and were comfortable with it. But if it was windy we would have found somewhere else. You are right though, trees like that can be a massive danger. For me the big jack jumper nest was more of a worry. Oh, and the tiger snake that lives near there too :shock: . Nice little spot though
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