Someone suggested them as a handout at the Walk....with WEBC on the back.  I thought that was a GREAT idea.  Much better than handing out mylar blankets in the event of rain - and great advertising for the cause.

Hopefully whoever got them will come onto the message board sooner or later and let us know where they found them. 

Donna

Yes...and I have three or four of them....but what I REALLY would like is a bright pink one.....even without the WEBC on the back!!!

Donna

I think bright pink ponchos with WEBC on back would make a great Welcome gift instead of silicone bracelets or car magnets.

It would be great seeing everyone walking around in them (a little hard to find someone but that could be fun too  ).

Denise

I was thinking the same thing, Sheila...we've never had anything more than the little bit of drizzle we had on Saturday morning...even when we walked in Vancouver.

I wasn't going to admit this, but you might get a chuckle out of it.  Yes, I do have three or four ponchos - and have ALWAYS carried one or two of them in my backpack. 

This year, in my infinite wisdom (it was not supposed to rain on Sunday), I cleaned out my backpack on Sunday morning to make it lighter and threw my ponchos in my duffle bag.

Now does that make a lot of sense?  That poncho weighed so much it would make that much difference?  DUH!!!  Needless to say I kicked myself a few times for that decision.  Must have been a Seniors moment.

Donna

C'mon, it's rained before. I know I've worn disposable plastic raincoats in other years. Even last year it rained although at least it was warm.

That said, I agree, if the W2EBC gave them out it would probably end up being a scortcher!

I guess I can join the club.

I had two rain ponchos and wore one on Saturday. However it quickly ripped and in the end I threw it out.

When packing up at camp the next day, I though it was not supposed to rain, so I packed my second one in my bags.....and then the heavens opened up!!!!

Boy, did I look a sight by the time we saw the really cute firefighters...but we took pics anyway!!

I will never make that mistake again...

Susan

Live Strong!!!

After a bit of searching, (after my husband bought big ponchos like the one that Ashley had to carry!) I found the smaller ones. After it finished raining on Saturday I was too worried it might start again, so I wrapped it around my waist pack and carried it all the way to camp. On Sunday I was soooo tempted not to pack the second one, since I used a smaller waist pack this year. But I did pack it and boy am I glad!!! Although, my parents ride around in their jeep during most of the walk, and I had an extra poncho in their car just in case. :) I was planning on giving it away, but by that time, I didn't see anyone without a poncho....

And Julie, I recall that's it's rained for the past 3 years that I've done the walk. I'm thinking that I'm bad luck since I heard it didn't really rain in year before that.
Last year, 2007, I remember it was raining on Sunday morning, because I was trying to get packed and eat breakfast with my poncho on. However at least it stopped before lunch! That was crazy this year trying to eat lunch under a rain poncho! I don't think it rained too much last year, but enough to friz and curl my hair! :) (my hair was already frizzy and curly before I got out of the car on Saturday this year.
The year before, 2006, it rained on the Saturday and I remember it coming down pretty hard for a bit too, but it didn't last as long as this year either.

I always try to find a clear poncho, since I get all dressed up, and want to have my outfit showing. :)

Let's hope next year will be rain free the whole weekend!!!! This year got to be a bit much!!

So, does someone know where to get those pink poncho's???

Camilla

I'm going to keep an eye out for clear ones, and I'll let everyone know if I can find them. I have no idea where the pink ones were bought. If I happen to see them in the store I'll let everyone know. :)

Yea!  Thanks Sarah.

that's awesome Randy !! :)

Thanks for the info, Sandra.  I'll be sure to look for them in my area.

Donna

Nope :(
Not yet...

still working on them...they are supposed to be here by June....I'll let you all know!

I found some at the buck store in the plaza where I work, 1 pink one and 1 white one in a pack for $1.00. never thought to look there before, but since I saw the post on here I've kept my eyes open and it seems a lot fo the dollar stores in my area have them.