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Re: “MIR should go camping” – what do you think?

Mike42 — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:47:27 -0000

Oh I don't know. The idea may live on in another form.....

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Mike42 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:47:52 -0000

Hi Henry, do get in touch via mirgocamping@gmail.com

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Ewan — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:45:48 -0000

That's a technical term, is it, 'Long drop shitter'?

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Henry Cazalet — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:43:59 -0000

This sounds like an excelent plan and I can offer the camping venue for free! I own a lovely field in North Devon which is set up for hardy boy scout types. Comes complete with composting 'long drop' shitter and hot water courtesy of a basic but effective stream water heating system.

No excuses now, 78 members and counting.....

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Kip Hakes — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:13:55 -0000

Dear God.. I think camping should be avoided at all costs. I couldn't think of anything worse! (Well obviously I could!) but still. I just can't fathom why anyone would find it enjoyable! You need to get the podcasts back to how they were.. Normob spotting, round up of the news, competitions, bloopers. Job Done.

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Ewan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:07:36 -0000

Buy that man a beer!

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Mike42 — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:20:03 -0000

One better: I can LEND you a Cath Kidston gazebo.

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Ewan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:11:40 -0000

You can get a Cath Kidson gazebo???

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Mike42 — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:53:51 -0000

Suggestion for team kit-out session: Paint Dan & Ben in PVA, take them to a Millets and tell them there's a production-release PicoProjector hidden somewhere inside.

And for Ewan: oh yes... http://tinyurl.com/aq7qp4 and http://tinyurl.com/bwsbqm and the ultimate: http://tinyurl.com/bx5mbh

(new readers: background here)

Re: “MIR should go camping” – what do you think?

James Whatley — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:34:15 -0000

Er... "You city softies" ..?

I hope you're not including me in that lot are you? I mean, you *are* talking to the guy that's blogged the Glastonbury Festival from his Nokia N95 two years running...

Right?

I'm *well* up for this, I reckon it'll be a laugh..

Just say when folks - I am in like Errol Flynn.

Re: “MIR should go camping” – what do you think?

Mike42 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:29:52 -0000

It's all about picking the right site, pitch and weather. And the right gear. There's no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing or shelter. You can be very toasty dry in sub-zero windchill and rain/sleet, if you have the correct kit.

This said, if you do turn up with a cotton summer sleeping bag and a plastic sheet, I may raise a dry smile or two.

Plus part of me really, really wants to see the 'Who gets to light the fire / cut things up" conversations.

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Mike42 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:25:20 -0000

Been to Dorset, have you?

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DanLane — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:19:31 -0000

True, but those are for when the zombie hordes attack not for when we decide to shun 5-star hotels and well stocked minibars!

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Ewan — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:08:34 -0000

You should come and show off Nokia Maps, Rafe!

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Ewan — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:08:01 -0000

On the plus side you would get to use all your tools and whatnot. And you could use a lot of gaffer-tape.

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DanLane — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:46:36 -0000

Please don't make me go camping!

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Ben Smith — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:50:22 -0000

Yeah... 'educational' that's the euphemism my parents used for 'unpleasent'
when we were growing up...

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Rafe Blandford — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:37:21 -0000

Its not wanting to see you uncomfortable, it would be be fun. I'm sure it would be funny too though... It could be very educational too. :)

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Ben Smith — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:01:30 -0000

Rafe / Mike: Have I done something to upset either of you...? What's this desperate need to see us uncomfortable? :-)

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Mike42 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:28:22 -0000

I reckon we get these guys to run the weekend. I'd pay good money to watch that.

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Rafe Blandford — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:02:53 -0000

Absolutely you should go for it. After all it would be a great piece of user insight. I'd even be willing to come along too and assist (OK mainly I want to be able to have a ring side seat and laugh). Honestly you city softies have no idea - the countryside is really a very nice place... camping can be a lot of fun.

If you're going to do it you need to do it properly though. No electricity, no running water, no camping gas... canvas only. And you give the card keys to a third party who doesn't give them back for 48 hours. I also think you need to combine it with a bit of walking (a nice 15 mile gentle stroll between camp sites?).

If you don't want to go far you could have a nice stroll along the South Downs Way... There's quite a few mobile apps you could test too.

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South77 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:16:29 -0000

Top Gear has been camping. MIR is the Top Gear of tech news. What you waiting for?

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SteveRowlands — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:32 -0000

Man up.

A few woodlice in your bedtime cocoa will put some hairs on your chest.

You'll be joining the Camping and Caravanning Club soon.

Hang on...... MIR Caravanning Show would be as cool as mackerels on toast.

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Stefan Constantinescu — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:33:40 -0000

i've stopped assuming i can assume weather patterns :-) but yes, you should do it, have fun!

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Ben Smith — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:28:25 -0000

Stefan: We live in the UK. By the time we've driven to where-ever 'outside' is, Summer will have started and finished.