[SCA-AE] A Camping Question from a Camping Novice

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baby bottle nipples.  Cut the top off and slide them over the spike then through the tent.  They work great.

Anna

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From: ladymarypt at aol.com 

> 
> Greetings Good SCA Campers! 
> 
> I recently bought a rectangular Marquis tent.? I discussing the concern of rain 
> water flowing down the tent poles, someone suggested that they knew someone who 
> had cut leather disc that fit over the spike of the tent pole, thus covering the 
> open grommet.? It was suggested that when the leather got wet, it would swell 
> and seal the opening even more. 
> 
> Has anyone ever actually used this method?? If so, did it reduce the amount of 
> water you got running down the poles and into your tent?? What kind of leather 
> did you use?? (I at first thought to use veggie tanned leather. I have soaked 
> veggie tan leather to make projects that needed to be shaped and hardened.? The 
> stain left in the water I soaked it in is not something I would want on my new 
> tent.) 
> 
> I have also thought about using finials.? The expense is a concern right now 
> after spending so much on the tent itself.? If you think this is the way for me 
> to go, do you have any ideas where to get them inexpensively and how best to fit 
> them to the top of the spike? 
> 
> Does anyone have any other suggestions for me.? I admit to being a very wimpy 
> camper! 
> 
> Thanks for any ideas you might have for me! 
> 
> Isolda 
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