Hey now, I'm Homo. And quite often erectus. And I'm willing to share my 'good feelings'.... Anyone interested in "Basquing in the sunshine of my love?"

Yes. Absolutely... TOOL's my favorite band too. Can't wait for the new CD to drop, yo... But out on the Playa, I'm lovin' my leatherman. sort of a swiss army type of multi-tool... pliers, knife blade, can & bottle opener, all kinds of functionality. But who can live without a..... SLEDGEHAMMER!?! I ...

I hear ya. Sometimes repetition of any experience simply leads to burn out. I grew up near Disneyland, and every year it seemed some 'other relatives' descended upon us for a visit cuz we were conveniently located to the 'happiest gift shop on earth.' Year after year, the excitement waned and eventu...

Ouch! I have a headache. "Two myna seplleing erryors... catn't thynkstrate....Owww!" Forget about the lake bed. The damage is in my head. I feel an excruciating need to grab the red pen and 'correct' the computer screen. Where there's smoke, there's flame. I blame the media, a failed education syste...

Yes, I'd like the ChickenFish sandwich, with a cup of Chowder, with a bag of chips and all that. Put it on my tab....

...Wow! What a beautiful starlit sky.

Grusstig, Wilkommen 'nach Heim', meinen Deutscher Burner Freunden! Ich Heisse 'XS', (Matt, Mathias oder so...) Ich bin Burner seit vier Jahre. Bin Ich auch ein "Greeter". 'S Freut mich alle kennenlernen. Hoffenlich Wir konnen uns treffen an der Playa diese Jahre. Ganz kalten Bieren Jemand? Also Gut....

"these people were doing the nasty.... " Some people call it making love. I can understand your concern about exposing your child to adult situations. The burn is chock full of 'em. I'm not a parent, so I can't say from personal experience, but how well prepared we are upon arrival extends beyond ha...

Each of us was issued the most beautiful 'suit' in the womb. It was until shame came upon us that we felt a need to cover up... or was it the ice age? Anyway, it's what makes us unique individuals, yet is common to all of us. Our inner beauty supercedes our external appearance. Although, I very much...

Yeah Man.

We'll be camped at 4:00 and Hysteria. We'll be hosting an activity, Bald head Decorating Camp. Serving Chilled Champagne. Should be fun.

Let me know we're you'll be. We toast some ice cold ones brother!

XS

In some cases, true. Heat, humidity contribute. Actually I'm in the process of recharging everything, in cycles. Rech. batt's, my elec. art-car, cordless drill, I even have one of those solar panels and inverter storage. But you can plug that son'bitch in the wall to charge it before ya get all dust...

What's up Dallas? I'd stay away from NiCad, (NickelCadmium) and go for NiMh's (Nickel Metal Hydride) They hold a charge longer. and have greater potential to recharge many more times than NiCad's. There is a difference in their basic chemistry, so no matter what, the charger should match the batteri...

Nasal Saline Baby! We rinse the dust off our bodies, why not out of the Schnoz?! I got hip to this the first year, and yes EDB, is does help keep down the Evil (Playa) Dust Boogers. Not that we don't love ya, EDB! Just don't want ya livin' up my nose, fool.

Oh my God Phil, those are beautiful. The second shot listed reveals a prolonged exposure, but the others don't seem to have that, 'aperture open for a long time blurred action. Inspiring..... Ah.... I guess I could carry the tripod in my art car, the Pimp Rocket..... hmmmm....... Thanks man.[/list]

Hey Lens People. The whole u/w photo and Nikonos thing intrigues me. I'm an u/w photo boy and used to own a nikonos years ago. I guess it was my use of the term 'backscatter' which comes from u/w photo experience and I could only think of the playa night spots in relative terms. I would never consid...

Well done Chai Guy, once again. Truly excellent ideas. Great follow up Diane O.T. For my two cents, condoms and lube. You never know if.... etc... etc...

Thanks Lens-people. I'm an U/W photographer also. It just seems easier to shoot pix at 6o feet in a current, than to get any successful pix at night on the playa. ;) I thought about the strobe/lens proximity, and slaved strobe ideas. Perhaps a bit more practical that lugging a tripod around. I'll le...

I never seem to have trouble taking cool shots during the day. Plenty of sunshine. Good exposure. No problem with airborn dust causing backscatter, bluriness. At night however, the airborn dust catches the flash from my camera blasting the dust with light causing the backscatter blur. Do I need a se...

My Dear Dallas, I would never presume to dictate anyone's behaviour. I certainly respect one's choice for sobriety... if that's their choice. As for me, the super cool drunk cyclist stabalizers... are a self-preservationist's must have... I've cruised the playa... let's say... 'happily distracted'.....

Well done, Chai Guy. Good Thread, ol'boy. Just a note: When I go on a 'regular' vacation I always allow a little extra space in my baggage to accomodate souvenirs and such. Hint.... Hint.... When I go to the playa, I always allow alot of extra space for packing out trash. Seems it's not just my tras...

Robotland wrote "trying to make extendable "training wheels" for those long, lazy and possibly somewhat drunken Playa Excursions...." I got your training wheels... uh.... drunk cyclist stabalizers.... right here pal... www.fatwheels.com I just put 'em on my little playa girlie bike. I'll post a pic ...

Ok, by now we're familiar with the phrase "The Man burns in ?#? days." But what's your personal countdown? IE: The man burns in 60 days, I depart for the burn in 52! I have several non-burner friends who know I'm 'counting down', and they try to bust me on it almost everyday now... "Ok what's the co...

Whatching the weather patterns recently, I'm begining to maintain some angst regarding the possiblity of a Wet-Burn. I heard stories about the last time it was really wet on the playa. Anum 2000? Vets. Please chime in. Is there such a thing as a Burn Almanac? Wear your rubbers kids!

We'll be targeting 4:00 and Hysteria, if the land grab goes well on Monday.

Isn't it interesting most of the parade of domes camps are located somewhere around 4, 4:30, 5:00. Yo! The Eastside of the clock rocks!

Look for Camp Double Dome. Two 20' PVC/Parachute domes.

Are we there yet?

I'm totally down with the Playa Arch-i-tectural Conservancy! As principal Arch-itect of our camp, I would love to share designs and participate in any playa dome tour. This year i'm planning a design with double domes and an extended half pipe shade area that will resemble cock'n'balls from above, b...

I'm making mini skirts for men for the playa this year. I call 'em Man-i-skirts. While the UTILIKILTS are totally awesome, and I love and wear sarongs on the playa and at home, I'm digging the Man-i-skirts. They won't fall off, get tangled in your bike gears, and the fabrics are lighter, breezier, s...

Thanks for your input Robbidobbs. I 'sit corrected'.

IT'S SINGLE-PLY TP ONLY KIDS! Cuz shit happens.

Thanks again Robbidobbs.

One of the first things greeters will tell upon arrival is about the Porta potties. "If it didn't come from your body, don't throw it in the Porta pottie!" The reason behind this sage advice, is that the Johnny on the Spot maintenence crews pump that shit out.... right on the spot. If there's anythi...

The playa tire thread got me started on some bike safety tips. Muy Importante!!! Then Chai Guy contributed some golden nuggets on safety as well. Thanks Chai Guy. Well done mate. I'll try to reiterate some key points made. Please add your own suggestions, pesonal experiences, or tips we may have mis...

Here Here chai guy. double what Chai said, regarding speed, and BLINKIES! New moon burn, no moon. DARK DARK DARK. Where you're blinkies! Go for the battery operated kind. EL WIRE investment's worth every penny. Glow sticks are cool in a pinch, but their illumination dies down quickly. The connectors...

Ok I feel exceedingly stupid now. Just visited the XM site. Educated my own damn self. Looks pretty cool. No commercials to and from the playa. Worth every penny I'm gonna spend.

Thanks anyway kids.