Is Skinny Kitty gonna be around again this year (sorry, too lazy to navigate to another page to check) and if so will there be a homebrew tasting going on? A few months ago I had plans to bring out 20 or 30 gallons of homebrew, but alas I had a dome and tall bike to finish and [accidentally] drank m...

I'm really excited to go I 80 just so I can see the Bonneville Salt Flats. Such a huge open space of nothingness really appeals to me for some reason. Plus I've gotta haul ass to get back to Georgia so the interstate is the way to go for me. We'll be stopping in Denver as well. Look for the Dusty as...

haha, not sure if this has been posted here or not, but it's absolutely hilarious!

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whats wrong with I 80?

yup, seems to be true. The shits really hit the fan for tfus. I'll still be there though. It should be a good time regardless of whether or not it's an 'official' burn. I am still a little bummed that it is 21+ now. I feel like that might have been on of the biggest reasons that the 'official' statu...

Just a heads up while we are talking about gasoline, don't forget to buy (if you don't have one already) a locking gas cap for your vehicle while on the Playa and you might want to consider locking up your spare gas cans as well. Over the past couple years, we have caught people trying to steal gas...

worst case scenario is that you have to stand by the exodus line with a cardboard sign that says "Ride to Reno?" I'd say at least 3/5ths of the people will be passing through Reno on their way home. You'll def. get a ride.

Mythbusters proved that drafting does work. They were able to boost economy by ~40%. The problem was that to get that you had to be 10 feet behind the big rig, which is rather unsafe. But even at 100 feet you do get some benefit. I watched this episode over the weekend. I was amazed that even at 10...

I'll be using the same strategy. Going slower and following close behind semis as much as I can. Should give me an extra few mpgs.

Yeah, gas is going to rape me. ATL to BRC and back will cost around $1300 assuming gas stays around $4.50. Suck. But that will be split between 7 people (hopefully, if you need a ride let me know) so it will be manageable.

I say just fly with it. Last year myself and another friend flew from Atlanta to SFO with all our stuff. We each had a carryon, then we both checked a cooler (that was stuffed w/ camping supplies...really anything that would fit) and a giant duffel bag. Using the coolers as suitcases works great. Ju...

By the way, I might take you up on the ride offer. I'm still not sure exactly what my plans are, but if I end up alone I'll let you know.

hey tassles mcnasty, I'll be going. I'm super excited, this will be my first year at transformus! Good luck finding the invite, i'm sure plenty will go on sale when we get closer to the event and people realize they can't go. Something will turn up!

try finding some used billboard vinyl. it's like a really thick and giant tarp. I emailed a handful of the local outdoor advertising companies in my area and got positive responses from several of them. One of them gave me (as in free) two tarps that i think measure 14' x 48'. Even if they don't giv...

Ugly Dougly wrote:Have I bored you recently with a video of my future ex-wife recently? She's real cute.

Can I have her after you? I think I'm in love.

i enjoy the plastic-y taste. I guess its an acquired taste though. learn to love it.

used billboard vinyl is your best bet i think. It will require some creative cutting to cover a dome that big, but its cheap (or free). Google "Outdoor Advertising" for whatever area you are in and start sending out emails asking very nicely what they do w/ their used vinyls. I sent out 5 or 6 email...

I'm going to be using billboard vinyl for my dome this year. My current plan is to cut the vinyl into triangle shapes and put grommets around the edges so that 6 different triangle pieces of vinyl can be attached separately. Then I'll just use some clear packing tape to cover the seam. keeps it [rel...

last year i had a flight to catch in SFO early on Monday so we decided to play it safe and leave early Sunday. We left at 8am and were out of the gate in less than an hour I'd say.

It was sad not to see the temple burn, but it was also nice knowing that I would for sure make my flight.

AntiM wrote:Ahem, perspective: sunlight causes cancer. Nudists everywhere panic. Or not.

well said AntiM

damnit TeodF...i really just wanted someone to confirm my original plans, but now you've got me thinking... hmmm. too many choices! I'll def tell your friends hi, are they going to be at Transformus by chance or will the big burn be their first. I think coming from across the country makes it even m...

[quote="Teo del Fuego"]I would go for a dust-proof enclosure. I have seen threads somewhere on how to wrap the dome with several pieces to do this. I personally have experienced billboard vinyl covered domes and they were significantly cooler than other structures and after the dust storms last year...

So heres the deal. I've got plenty of used billboard vinyl to use to make a covering for a 3v 5/8 24' diameter dome. I can't decide which direction to go for the cover though. Do I focus on simply providing the best shade possible, or do I make a cover that is as wind/dust/rain proof as possible? Th...

skip! I had the same problem last year, except it was the second week of school for me. best choice i ever made.

don't worry dvd burner, i thought it was funny.

happy April fools day everyone!

and as a reply to that. It is very important to find humor in everything out there! Don't get mad at the asshole w/ the bullhorn (mentioned above)...just laugh with him while he makes fun of everyone. It will make things much more pleasant for you out there.

BitterDan wrote:

theCryptofishist wrote:

Bob wrote:Bicycles are overrated. Two legs better.

Easy for you to say.

Haha pwned.

haha, I feel bad laughing, but rarely do I laugh out loud when reading posts online.

...sorry crypto...

Didn't actually see it, but heard about it:

Written on an underpass in Austin, TX
"Stop gentrification in East Austin!"
Underneath that...
"I don't know what that means!"
And below that...
"Keep East Austin Shitty!"

Lip balm on a string tied to your hydration pack or worn around your neck. You will use it more often than if you have to dig for it. I'm going to second AntiM on this one. I kept a chapstick key chain (found at REI i think) attached to my camelbak the entire week. Now i keep that same chapstick on...

i think i'm going to make a special easter breakfast for my family this weekend....mmmm...bacon cups + eggs + biscuits + sausage = heaven