So I have been calling all of my family in recent days just to say goodbye and let them know when we are starting out. I have come across oodles of advice, I thought it would be interesting if any of you had any last minute advice.
Patrick's Father Jim asked if I had a knife to fend Patrick off if he went after my food. My Father was very concerned about our batteries so we can take lot's of pictures, (actually this was very good advice and taken to heart). My Grandmother was very concerned about us sleeping and getting swept away by snow. She was very adamant that we be careful, and adhere to Mother Nature. The standing joke in the family is that she is Mother Nature. When I asked if she couldn't just help us out herself, she informed me, "I am a very small Mother Nature." (I am still hoping her radius is most of Washington, I don't want to get rained on.)
Ben (Hammerton/Incognito) said....
Have a lot of fun guys, good luck with the whole getting used to the real world/outdoors again! Its been a fun year or so playing together, and hopefully we will see you back for the Burning Crusade. Go the Coldness!
I've prepared some tips for ya, based on my extensive tramping experience (does day dreaming count as experience?)
1. Be careful of strange beasts (mobs)
2. If you see a teenager or college kid (low level/nub) don't be afraid to rough them up (gank), its the only way they will learn (just so there are no hard feelings whisper "Lrn2Play" in their ear as you leave)
3. Set out the Loot Rules BEFORE you leave home. I don't think you guys can /leave in this situation easily (carry one of those crazy 30 side dice)
4. Make sure your mods or macros work well offline - /shield /hearth /cry doesn't work so well when being chased by a bear IRL.
5. Drinking Rum makes you stronger and able to jump of higher cliffs.
6. If you want to interact with someone, don't forget to indicate your interest by 'tagging' them. I suggest a gentle slap on the back of the head for starters.
I would love to hear everyone's last minute advice =P. Please post with what you think we might have forgotten, don't be shy it might really be important.
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Avoid strange men with candy. That includes Patrick.
ReplyDeleteLet's see... I'm sure you've both thought of all this already, but...
ReplyDeleteMatches, rope, batteries, food ^_^, sleeping bags, dry socks, hats for the daytime and beanies for sleeping, flashlights (solar powered would be handy as it could charge all day), compass, maps, trashbags, biodegradable TP, washable eating utensils (unless you're eating astronaut food), first aid kit (just in case) w/ neosporin or something for the blisters you will inevitably get, a clean knife and waterproof matches, money (because you never know what you'll have forgotten along the way), a spare pair of glasses for Patrick when he inevitably breaks his, ponchos in case of rain, water water and more water, sunblock...
god there are probably a ton of things I'm forgetting.
Just remember inevitably, stick together, you're in this for the long haul... depend on each other for support and help, and realize that this is an amazing feat the likes of which you will probably never have again until childbirth sneaks in down the road. So enjoy every moment of it, take tons of pictures (make sure you have batteries for the camera and flashlights), and make sure to check in from time to time and tell us how you guys are doing. Also! If there are addresses we can send things to along your trail, that would be awesome. Maybe little care packages and surprises to remind you guys that we're all cheering for you back home!
I'll ask my dad if he can post all the addresses of our stops as well. :)
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