The hubby went to collect his costume at Harts yesterday and I of course tagged along to survey the proceedings. Much to surprise we showed up at Harts mas camp and there were NO LINES!! There was a separate window for “fast track” (persons paid in full) and windows for the two sections being distributed that day.
The line up for collection
It took all of five minutes for him to pay via linx, collect his costume box and goody bags, then go around back to have an employee check that all the costume pieces were there. The only delay we had was the stop for free lucozade and pop corn that was being distributed. The whole vibe at the mas camp was uber casual, no stop points for signing off anything. And of course no booklet with lots of details, just a simple flyer telling masqueraders where to meet the band.
Complimentary Gatorade and Popcorn
Spoils from the mas camp
I have to say the goody bag left much to be desired, but I guess it is a great improvement over the years I played with Harts and all I ever got was a key chain and cup! The contents of the small plastic handle bag are as follows:
Cup
4 caplets of Panadol Multi Symptom
Mini Colgate Total Toothpaste
Holiday Cashew Nuts
Dixie Crackers
Raisin Nut Crisp Crackers
Exotica Trail Mix
Xbar
Irish Spring Body Wash
1 pack of Andrews
*Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn
(Not given in the Goody Bag but distributed at the free popcorn table)
Alas, no KY Warming Gel as was given in TRIBE’s and Island People's male Goody Bags!!! Keep in mind this is the masculine version of the bag, I will see what loot the females get on Friday.
"Goody Bag"
costume - Geronimo
Over all the hubby is pleased with his costume, except he says the headpiece is somewhat “flimsy”, not as sturdy as the one he had last year. So I am guessing we shall be in Samaroos looking for items to embellish it some more. The costume distribution process at Harts left me with a bit of nostalgia for the good old days when things were so simple; just show up at the mas camp, collect your costume and go, no procedures to follow. But I guess as with anything in life, things do change one day!
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In recent years, I've found that the costume distribution process at Harts has gone more and more smoothly. I hope things continue in this vein when I collect my costume on Thursday.
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