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Jewan
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Posted: 10 December 2008 at 4:59pm |
so, I will be attending The 2009 Oklahoma D-day event for my first time...Just wondering if there are any helpful suggestions about the event. Anyone else going??
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notom66866
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Bring lots of water, it gets hot. And bring your own toilet paper.
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Jewan
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how are their facilities?
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notom66866
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They are about as clean as can be after about 10,000 people have had a go at them. Now alot of people come in RV's that have their own toilet but still there is always a line up, and after the first day they always run out of paper. If I were you I'd bring two roll for each person you're with. It couldn't hurt to invest in a camp toilet too. Not , the most lavish accomidations but much better than the alternative.
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KSTIPPHEAD
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Is it still event paint only? I tried that Battle Line paint out at two different
Tour of Duty events this past summer. It was garbage. |
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notom66866
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I don't know, but people always smuggle paint onto the field.
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Thompsonshooter
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the paint is being custom made for this game.
They are testing now. |
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dorsai
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FYI,
Anyone who knows me at all knows I'm always looking for a way to create greater interest in getting folks to take part in the Annual Oklahoma D-Day Event. I did that almost three years ago by bringing in a group named 1 Shepherd, to help teach a small group of the Allied staff and players some basic tactics. That effort was well received, not to mention successful. They then returned last year and offered anyone who elected to take one of their courses a variety of useful leadership and tactical skills. They've now advised me they'll be returning once more this year and that they're once again going to be expanding their program so that players will either be able to take the course using ones own paintball guns, or one of the firm's 'real steel' MILEs 2000 equipped weapons. They've even secured a vendor spot next to the Mexican cantina, in the vendor's area to make it easier for folks to find them! The two course options they'll be offering this year include; 1. A paintball-platform class will run every morning, Monday thru Friday at a cost of $25 per participant. 2. A MILES-platform class every afternoon Monday thru Friday at a cost of $75 per participant. (includes use of either M-16, AK-47 or RPK light MG, and all necessary blanks). Anyone wishing to reserve a spot in either of their classes better get over to their website and reserve a slot soon! Their website address is - 1 Shepherd NOTE: I am not a paid representative of 1 Shepherd nor do I stand to gain in any way from making this announcement. 1 Shepherd is no longer associated with the Allied Command and will not, in any way be involved with our mission planning or tactical operations. Sincerely, Andrew Van Der Plaats S-1 Allied Command Edited by dorsai - 04 March 2009 at 11:02am |
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Brigadier General Andy Van Der Plaats
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AoSpades
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101st pathfinders oorah
we only want your tears
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ammolord
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im definatly goin to try to make it out. annyone have an idea on how much money i should bring for a hotel/food/play/paint/gear/ ect?
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AoSpades
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$70 to pre register
$65 a case of paint
hotel-???? we camp on sight and RV spots are something like $15 i think? but there are a few places nearby that you can camp at, the best thing is to brig an RV though.
there are also alot of name brand paintball companies there, like tippmann, hammerhead, empire, spyder, tacamo, crossfire, tiberious, etc. and they are selling thier goods there
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dorsai
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On site camping will run you 5 bucks for the week and
that includes use of the showers. Food is reasonable, as is the variety of things to choose from. Bring a small grill or team up with others in your group and fix your own to save even more. Some folks rent a RV or bring a motor home and again some split the cost. Neosho, MO is about 20 minutes drive to the east. It has several food places, but only a couple motels & all are filled long before the event, so book early if you plan to stay there. There's also a super-walmart there for those who need last minute items, food, etc. |
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ammolord
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word, maby il just take my expedition and sleep in that. so would, oh, say, $500 cover everything?
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oldpbnoob
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I would really love to consider doing a week long event, but physically I think it might kill me. I could barely walk for two days after doing the Tippmann World Challenge. The description of the bathrooms isnt too enticing either. lol. I think until I can get a group together to rent an RV, I will have to keep dreaming. |
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dorsai
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Suit yourself. The bathrooms are cleaned
daily, plus there's plenty of porta potties scattered about and they also get serviced daily. There's even some of those portable wash basins scattered about. If camping in a tent doesn't suit you, I'd talk with the guys with the Commonwealth, as I've heard they're planning to bring in more CONEX containers again this year, so they can park their cots in them. Maybe someone who is with them can fill in the details. If you're going with a tent, make sure to also put down a drop cloth first, after you clear the area of rocks of course. A can of spray water repellant applied before it rains will help keep the tent dry. Just make sure you don't pitch it on a low spot. |
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dorsai
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Dewayne will be talking tonight on Bob
McGuire's live webcast about some of the teams that come to Oklahoma from outside the United States. They will also show some highlights of the annual Uniform Contest. Also appearing will be Mike Lucas, with Kee Action Sports. He'll be talking about the evolution of scenario paintball guns. For more details about tonight's show, click here - Splat Interactive LIVE Video Edited by dorsai - 04 March 2009 at 10:48am |
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oldpbnoob
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Sorry if you mistook my post. I was pretty much saying that I was too much of a pansy to weather an all week event, not that it wasnt worth going to. Sounds like a hell of a lot of fun. If only I was younger, in better shape and able to take off for a week without the fam damily. |
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DestroyKa
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My Fiance and I will be there, I already took the Days off From work......
Don't know what Side I want to join though... probably the 914 German Infantry. dont know yet though... Edited by DestroyKa - 19 March 2009 at 3:52am |
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dorsai
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Glad to hear you'll be joining the fun,
but I'm sorry to hear you're thinking of going German. To those who missed last night's show, Dewayne showed off more photos of the work on the buildings which are being built in the Colleville area. Built using cinder blocks, the four buildings will be a full two stories tall. Look for even more in the years ahead. |
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kurieitaa
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im going to try and make it.
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