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Kate Shaw
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« on: May 06, 2005, 07:17:50 pm »

I will be arriving earlier than the other people who will camping with me -- that is, if current negotiations go on as at present -- and would like to mark off enough space so that they can park their car and pitch their tent when they arrive.  What's the best way of staking out space that is likely to be both "fair and balanced" -- that is, a balanced use of space seen as fair by later arrivals?  Is there a marking off system you can buy at Canadian Tire, for example?
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2005, 07:26:24 pm »

Hi Kate.

Barrier tape is a good temporary measure, and you can move it easily as you build camp. Try Screwfix direct or ask a freindly policeman for "incident" version (there is one around here!)

There are several forms of fence on the market - good for keeping wanderers out of private areas, but many find it a touch antisocial.

I've got some fancy plastic chain link fence with low marker posts this year so people can step in, but realise it's a private area.

Enjoy!
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2005, 09:03:42 pm »

To what do you attach the barrier tape?  Are there some kind of inexpensive yet secure posts to be had, that can be installed without one of those big hammers?
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2005, 09:20:19 pm »

We have a plan involving barrier tape and those metal spikes that farmers use..... Wink
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2005, 09:30:06 pm »

Kate, get some strong CA's to roll over some of the tyres from around MB, that are used when MB is a race track as a tyre wall, 4 sets of tyres one for each corner affix tape, jobs a good one.
No hammer, no posts.
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2005, 09:59:27 pm »

We use barrier tape (Police Line, Gas Below or similar) and take along some of those plastic electric fence posts with a metal spike at the bottom.
We also make use of conveniently placed rubbish drums to mark our pitch.
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2005, 10:24:05 pm »

anyone tried  electrified stock fencing?
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2005, 11:23:22 pm »

We took plastic sheet with brick wall effect wallpaper on it. Very nice it looked.
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2005, 12:08:26 am »

i think we're borrowing a 6 metre high 'super-fence' from a certain mr eavis  Wink
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2005, 09:36:11 am »

Top it with razor wire to keep the light-fingered gentry out a well.
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2005, 02:05:31 pm »

Anyone need any plod barrier tape ??
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2005, 02:18:46 pm »

Anyone need any plod barrier tape ??
Yes please. If you have some, any chance of putting them in with the Tshirts when you send them.

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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2005, 03:48:39 pm »

Anyone need any plod barrier tape ??
Robbo, that would be great if you can spare a roll.
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2005, 06:28:54 pm »

last year we used the metal stakes with the orange  mesh stuff (i also work in the construction trade so i got it reasonably cheap) it seemed to work pretty well....

which reminds me, i have to get some more Roll Eyes
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« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2005, 06:40:01 pm »

One other consideration is the ability to be able to defend the homestead perimeters.  By about Wednesday as the campsite fills your area can be easy game. Grin
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