Survived Wild Nights!
10 years ago
And it was fun. I do like that we could park at the campsite next to our tent as it meant that we didn't take as long to get everything unpacked and packed. I would definitely go back. So here is a list of the good and bad.
GOOD
Campsite parking
Low cost to attend
You get fed so low food cost
Booze! All the booze!
Less stressful than a hotel con
We got to bring Meatball with us and he wasn't as bitey as he was at Oklacon
Unique events like archery, horseback riding, cave hike and offsite gun range.
Music by the campfire. Super talented folks. Loved it!
BAD
The "townies" (staff handled this expertly so major credit to them)
Cancelled or delayed events
The toilet paper and shower situation (it was worst for the guys as they outnumber the ladies)
Reg was closed forever. We did finally get our badges though.
TICKS! OH GODS THE TICKS! Part of sleeping outside. Tor and I had one each when we got home.
Mud! By Saturday afternoon my pants were just covered in muddy pawprints and hems were caked.
GOOD
Campsite parking
Low cost to attend
You get fed so low food cost
Booze! All the booze!
Less stressful than a hotel con
We got to bring Meatball with us and he wasn't as bitey as he was at Oklacon
Unique events like archery, horseback riding, cave hike and offsite gun range.
Music by the campfire. Super talented folks. Loved it!
BAD
The "townies" (staff handled this expertly so major credit to them)
Cancelled or delayed events
The toilet paper and shower situation (it was worst for the guys as they outnumber the ladies)
Reg was closed forever. We did finally get our badges though.
TICKS! OH GODS THE TICKS! Part of sleeping outside. Tor and I had one each when we got home.
Mud! By Saturday afternoon my pants were just covered in muddy pawprints and hems were caked.
FA+

I'm going to my first camping con in July in the Oregon desert. Will be interesting :3