I don't understand why we wouldn't want to embrace a more universal health care system. You know people in other countries pay more taxes because they receive more services from their governments... and their governments actually use their money for things other than the war machine. America is a gr...

We called up a local water store, you know the place that rents out the office coolers. They saved several of those big water jugs, filled them up and capped them for $5 a piece. Much cheaper than buying water jugs at the camping store.

how is it that with such a huge following, there are no shuttles organized to drive people to the playa from the airport? Actually there is. It's the Biobus. It will take you from the airport to Whole Foods to get supplies and then onto the playa. It leaves at different times, you just need to sign...

you can make your own candy cane shaped rebar which is what we use and then no need for tennis balls on the tops. http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?p=331190

Personally I would advise against renting a U-Haul. What people are saying about faulty equipment is pretty true. I worked for them doing emergency roadside assistance. I realize that since I did this I heard the worst of it, but most of the places don't check the equipment thoroughly before it goes...

can't sit still wrote:This is kinda cool too.

No penis though.

Does that look like the ED-209 from Robocop to anyone else? Damn that thing used to scare me as a kid.

AKAparttime wrote:Try this, GO-GIRL.com.

That's what I have and it works well. I attached some plastic tubing from home depot at the end of it so it's got a longer ummm... spout

I have those long rectangular glasses and it was pretty hard for me to actually find a pair that fit over them last year. Don't be fooled by online ads that say that work over all glasses, because we bought a pair that didn't work at all and had to send them back. Finally I settled on these: http://...

theCryptofishist wrote:Try looking for SLOBurn. Try looking in the regionals thread and the regionals page on the main website.

Thanks. I didn't even think about that lol. We were thinking the area is so small there might not be much activity.

Hey there, I'm Erin and my boy and I are moving to Santa Maria here in a couple of weeks. Just wondering if there was anyone else in the area that we might be able to connect with... or know of any kind of music scene around the area. I know the area is really small and it would be great to meet som...

Here let me google lockable bike basket for you: http://www.amazon.com/Locking-Rack-Bag-27-Liter/dp/B000QEVDRY/ref=tag_stp_st_edpp_url Also scroll down to "Customers who viewed this also viewed" for links to more lockable bike baskets at Amazon. 50$ to have some low life knock it off with a just to...

I agree. Perhaps people would be less likely to throw them on the ground if they were reusable: http://www.dreamrave.com/digital-glow-sticks-c-37.html I've had the battery powered ones before and I kept a closer eye on them than with the regular sticks. They last for quite a while and I would say fo...

"I want to make this as painless as possible." Then just bring canned, dried, non-refrigerated foods. It's only a week, you'll survive just fine, and you will most likely eat a lot less than you'd think. Plus, people all around you will be giving away their fresh food before (well hopefully before)...

We have a truck that we take up, but some friends always rent a trailer (since you said you don't have one renting might be the best way to go. They have a fairly small car and it works well for them. Might cost a little bit, but could be worth having the extra breathing space in the car. http://www...

Very few prepared foods are actually considered food safe after a week in the fridge. Keep most foods for 5 days or less, three is preferable or just use the freezer. Any cites on that? I've heard the same info but also heard that as long as the food is properly prepared and the fridge is kept at t...

The tips about gloves are really good, but I would also recommend wearing them at night when it's cold (regardless if you're doing any set up or tear down) if you have sensitive skin. I didn't last year and between the cold and playa dust my hands were cracked and bleeding. Also spray on sunscreen w...

LOL, indeed, those goggles on my head are a costume accessory only. They suck asswater. I can't stand most goggles and I've yet to find anything that fits over my glasses that doesn't make me feel claustrophobic. I like the teardrop shaped racy goggles, and I have some old lenses out of a pair of e...

Oh yeah Primus is AMAZING in concert. I saw him for the third time and he was touring with no opening band. So he played for a while and then after the first set.... he played the ENTIRE Sailing The Seas of Cheese album. And it was on a rotating stage, wicked cool. They had this like 20 minute drum ...

The posts here are really helpful. I've got to say is that I agree with OldGuy and Phil. I planned a lot last year and was really excited to go to workshops and stuff. 95% either weren't happening, weren't where they said they were, or no one knew what we were talking about when we got there. It tur...

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... -Fur-Scar/

Awesome. I'm planning on doing this with a coat and saving some money.

Those are pretty sweet. Anyone who already bought a pair know if they'll fit over glasses. They don't look like it, but thought I would ask.

Thanks if advance.

Lox and bagels! Killer. For sure a Jewish/New Yorker paradise... a rub down, a bagel w/lox. Be there for sure.

The website says that thing makes 69dB... that's LOUD! It's a two-stroke motor. Those aren't just loud, they make that higher-pitched irritating noise like a dirt bike. I've tried those things - for the noise it makes I think you're better off checking Craigslist for a deal on a regular, four-strok...

OMG - Do you need to get layed or what. Take the stick out of your butt. This is eplaya and this is how it is here. Wow. Ummm... before you insult someone you might want to learn how to spell. It's laid, not layed. And I don't really think eplaya is all about being rude and disrespectful. If that's...

If you don't need a lot of power, this is a great little inexpensive generator, and it's pretty quiet too. We've taken it to the playa for two years now. It was only $120.00 when we got ours. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200313480_200313480?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-S...

There is a Chinese knock-off, the Kipor. It's similar and supposedly pretty quiet. In my experience with different small-engine things, the Chinese cheapies tend to be lower quality, not as long lasting, and IMPOSSIBLE to get parts for. But there are people on here who have bought the Kipor and lik...

OK... now that we know you a little better, and what type of joking you can handle, I'll start over. Generators are one of my specialties. I've posted web pages you can visit if you like that teach how to set up parallel junction boxes that work better and are cheaper than the commercial ones, and ...

I don't find sarcasm and bad taste remarks to be humorous. This is the only thing you've said that isn't way off base! If it isn't way off base then why make those kind of comments. You know I can understand if the post has progressed to the point where people are joking around and making those com...

Give me a break. Your post was not funny. And by calling names in further posts it just gives further example as to your immature nature. So what if half the playa knows who you are (which is probably far from likely), you still wrote a post that if anything could be construed as being rude. Let's ...

Give me a break. Your post was not funny. And by calling names in further posts it just gives further example as to your immature nature. So what if half the playa knows who you are (which is probably far from likely), you still wrote a post that if anything could be construed as being rude. Let's ...