Slim’s Spring Stock Classic 2022, May 21-22, Adventure Games, Weare, NH

[TouchofGrey]

Gonna try and cook something on 5/21 evening that doesn't burst into flames. Lol

[rathbaster]

I'm planning on going to this
Talked with Comovartia this weekend about going...hopefully he can get the time off to go...

[Nectaris]

Hey Rath! Long time no see. Hope you guys make it up so I can say hi.

[rathbaster]

Unless something serious comes up I expect to be there on Sunday

[Alexndl]

Its my first time, how is the surface where we can camp?
grass? Rock? sand?
trying to see what I should plan to bring

[Chuck E Ducky]

It was dirt last year. They just extended the parking lot. They put us in the back bring something padded to sleep on or a cot. (Hard surface)

I believe it was all crushed stone when I went for ReaperBall.

[AnarchicArctic]

Yeah driving stakes is tough in the compressed stone. I recommend sand bags or some such to tie off to and a comfortable pad.

[Mr. Hick]

it's a 1.5" crushed gravel parking parking lot. been weathered for about 2 years now. it's hard.

[TouchofGrey]

Campers in tents should bring a well padded ground cover because of the hard flat powdered gravel. Hard to drive a good stake. Takes time. I suggest plywood with a good sleeping pad. I''m sleeping in my suv as its comfy.It's my crib.

[Chuck E Ducky]

Agreed I Camp in the back of the wagon. Memory foam mattress topper folded over and some Amazon car window screens. Sleep like a baby especially after a few drinks from the Bar and a kick ass day of paintball.

[AnarchicArctic]

All about that upgrade life. We bought the roof top tent for the family last year. But 100% of its overnights have been stock class paintball so far.

[TouchofGrey]

Bring Charmin. Lol

Bring tic and bug spray.

Bring deserts

[Siress]

Any trees for a hammock within the campsite? I never bothered to invest in a tent.

[Mr. Hick]

Yes and no. I'm heading up to play some monday night walk ons so I'll snap some photos of the camping area and post them up this evening.

[Siress]

Thank you!

[TouchofGrey]

Thete are trees for a hammock that surround the camping parking lot.

[Mr. Hick]

Here it is boys. The stock-mahal. The land of the free. The home of the mildly drunk older gentlemen.

[BLachance75]

Mildly drunk older gentleman is a nice way of putting it.

[Mr. Hick]

I thought it added the class we rightfully deserve.

[Chuck E Ducky]

#StockClassy

[Alexndl]

Thanks for the video. Will try the tree with a hammock. But my backup will be a hammock stand with a tarp over. Used it a few time in the past, not too pretty but get the job done on a hard surface. I used it a couple time

[Mr. Hick]

Those tree's are along a stone wall, and the video is deceiving on the distance between trees. just make sure you bring plenty of rope.

[Alexndl]

Yes, I saw most of the trees are quite far appart but I have some slings to try it

[Db1060]

I love hammock camping. I'm running an eno double nest hammock system

[BLachance75]

I hope the logging truck can give us the 6:30 am wake up call again this year.

[Mr. Hick]

Statistically speaking in this neighborhood the odds are good.

[BLachance75]

It doesn’t count unless the truck pulls into the parking lot and has every piece of chain in the state swinging from the side of it and banging into each other. Then they have to almost run over a tent while doing an Austin Powers 25 point turn.

[Shaftski]

couple things i learned from last year's events, I never attended before:

- no one prepared me for the night time traffic noise. earplugs or noise cancelling headphones are a good idea unless you are used to sleeping around a lot of noise
- pop up canopies and such are a good idea in the parking area as there is zero shade there. make sure you secure it somehow or it's going airborne like a kite, several go for a ride every year.
- show up in the morning ON TIME. Slim ain't waiting for your ass. Good chance the first few games of the day will be on the fields farthest out from staging to get the long walk over with. Then play several games on several fields, and come back to staging close to lunch time. So a backpack/etc with some extra paint and cartridges to carry with you on the long walk is a good idea.
- the bugs aren't playing around, be ready for them
- there is a Dunkin Donuts nearby and a convenience market/gas station right next to it if you need supplies.
- use an air mattress or cot if sleeping on the ground, a backpacking style pad probably won't be comfortable


I'm getting off the ground and sleeping in my new truck tent. Got insect screen for pop up in case the black flies get insane and I need to retreat.

I'll have a spare propane stove burner or two available in the mornings for coffee/breakfast if someone wants to use them.

[Chuck E Ducky]

Some bug spray, Tylenol, and good hydration, would be some good items to pack. Be prepared to play some laser tag after dark the refs kick our ass every year. Toast is usually around 10 at the bar. There’s a nice big fire pit in the stage if area bring some camp chairs. Something warm to wear is a good call it can get chilly at night.

[BLachance75]

- no one prepared me for the night time traffic noise. earplugs or noise cancelling headphones are a good idea unless you are used to sleeping around a lot of noise.

Don’t worry about the road noise my snoring will drown it out.

[Slim]

Regarding camping...

As always, camping is available both Friday and Saturday night.

The "designated" camping area in the side parking lot is all the way in the back (the area that borders the Octagon field. As we don't have staff assigned to direct campers where to set up, players have usually just set up where ever they want. So far this hasn't been an issue, but if road noise is a concern, then setting at the very back of the lot is recommended.

There will be no logging trucks in use that weekend. The logging truck was an isolated occurrence at last year's spring game due to the parking lot still being under construction.

For anyone with a tent hammock - using a freestanding tent hammock frame is recommended.

The owner at Adventure Games has asked that tent campers and trailers set up as close to each other as possible and stay towards the back of the parking lot. We are not his only customers and spreading out all over the place hinders his ability to maximize parking for his other players. He will probably have staff directing SC players on where to set up. If not, please just park towards the back of the lot.

Shaftski's post above offers some really good advice.

A special menu at Snack Shot is being prepared and I should know what the details are by this Thursday. Apparently, the new chef there is very good and wait times have been around/under 15 minutes on days with heavy attendance.

That is all I have for now.

[Mr. Hick]

The new chef is spot on. The food is good, and FAST now.

[NONOBLITUS]

Edited and chit chatted on PM. 👍🏻

[Slim]

This is the first I'm hearing about the parking issues. I'm assuming it's a communication issue between management and parking staff. I will speak with management to make sure campers can come and go as they please. I'll also ask that the parking crew ensure there is some space between cars parking and the tents.

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