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Camping at thompson

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    Camping at thompson

    How does camping at Thompson work? Can we leave our vehicles in the pit area or do we move everything out? Where would you be able to set up a tent? Can you get a good night's sleep or does it get crazy after hours?
    I'm trying to convince my wife to camp out this weekend and the more info I have the better chance I can get her to do it.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    THere's some grassy areas to camp and you can leave your bikes and vehicle in the pit. We did have one group that got a little crazy last year, but they are not coming back, so peaceful as can be.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    I was thinking about camping tomorrow night as well. Kinda makes more sense instead of waking up at 4:30 to get set up by 7. Is there anywhere to grab some breakfast?

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    I camped in the parking lot under my easy-up. Nothing whatsoever to complain about, got a great nights sleep.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    +1 on the breakfast intel please. Especially for Sunday.

    I'll be kickin' it in the 6x12 chateau of opulent extravagance. Can't decide if I want to head down tomorrow night or at the ass-crack Saturday AM.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Food guy generally shows about 8am. I will contact track to remind them we are up early.

    Quiet time starts at 10 pm and will be strictly enforced... Hopefully by everyone since I am usually asleep already. :-)

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Did the bathrooms and showers ever end up being built there?

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Another thing to remember is that Thompson security has historically locked the garages at night, usually right around quiet time. If you plan to work on your bike...plan around that.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    So I can plan on leaving the bike and trailer in the pit area after the TD then take my truck and go grab some food and find a grassy spot to set up on? Sounds good to me.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Quote Originally Posted by GingahNinjah View Post
    Did the bathrooms and showers ever end up being built there?
    Yes

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    camp stove pretty much can cover most all types of breakfast stuff.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Quote Originally Posted by TTD View Post
    Food guy generally shows about 8am. I will contact track to remind them we are up early.

    Quiet time starts at 10 pm and will be strictly enforced... Hopefully by everyone since I am usually asleep already. :-)
    Nobody wants a cranky Tony early in the morning. He'll go around failing everyone at Tech.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Quote Originally Posted by nt650hawk View Post
    camp stove pretty much can cover most all types of breakfast stuff.
    Meh. I'm on vacation, I want someone else to do the cooking and cleaning.

    I was hoping for a little family type spot where I could fill myself with too much bacon, sausage, and country ham chased with some strong coffee.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
    Meh. I'm on vacation, I want someone else to do the cooking and cleaning.

    I was hoping for a little family type spot where I could fill myself with too much bacon, sausage, and country ham chased with some strong coffee.
    I'll go find one of these places on Sunday with you. Smutty would have something to say about this I imagine. After all he's from the area.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    It's in the middle of nowhere. You might be gone a while.

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    Re: Camping at thompson

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    It's in the middle of nowhere. You might be gone a while.
    Luckily there's plenty of time on Sunday due to CT's wacky laws.

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