Token wrote:CL, why not have your pops-in-law drop in and talk shop, try designs and whatnot?

We big time geeks here and always willing to talk shop.

You bring up a good point Token! I will.

I do not know specifically what the rules are regarding water-based art, but I have seen fountains and the like out there in camps. To make a long story short, more than likely, if you want to bring a cute little pissing cupid fountain and run it in your camp with adequate water catching, you're pr...

There have been some smaller setups over the years with flame features. Big water translates to big mess out there so not a popular medium. Health department is also tough on public water of any kind. Big Petri dish effect after a week. Those are good points, Token. I'll make sure he understands th...

Yes. He understands that it's not a commercial or promotional thing.

My father-in-law owns a pretty large water fountain company here in Toronto. They've been behind the manufacture and installation of some serious water art pieces for commercial purposes worldwide. He's decided to get involved with public art, and is actually behind a pretty big installation here fo...

Hm. Okay, I'll be on playa this year to help build up a few Hexayurts. Once I feel I've got a good understanding for the process, I'll make a new illustration!

Mountie

I built one of these, a 50 year old female and the only area I needed help in was the cutting of the pvc, not too comfortable with a power saw, otherwise the rest of it was simple. I have had the thing up on my property for over a few weeks and it has withstood the monsoon season her in the AZ dese...

This is great, but I would like to point out that bell end pvc connections tend to fail under the stress of playa conditions. They only provide a few inches of connection which places a lot of stress on them. The same applies to standard pvc pipe connectors. That is why most monkey hut designs inco...

I've never really looked into building a monkey hut, but I found this very clear. I am quite confident I could put up a monkey using this as a guide. The tongue-in-cheek only makes it better. Maybe include metric measurements too? Thengyou. I considered using metric units, but most folks purchase t...

Hm. That's a good point. I was trying to supplement the stuff I've seen online, but maybe I'll add more detail in the pdf that you can download from the page. I'll post an update when I include the sizes.
http://hitpoint.ca/munkyhut/
Mountie

So, my deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by Element 11. It's been a sobering occurrence for those of us remote from the event, and I can't imagine what it would be like to be there. I was floating a few ideas that we, as a community, can do to help each other, be proactive, and see ...

maladroit wrote:You can mix Horizon milk, Instant Breakfast, a single-serve instant coffee stick, and ice for an "oh shit I woke up at noon" start to your day. Add Kahlua as necessary...

... ARE YOU A WIZARD?

I decided to err on the side of caution when it comes to bring food. Our caloric needs, while on playa, are incredibly high. We may not have an appetite, but playa-fuckery definitely takes its toll. My first burn, I brought not enough food-- although I'd been careful to bring three squares a day. I ...

Right. Commentary about electrolytes, camping locations, and sunblock added.

Thanks!

Mountie

Got it. Sunblock and a reminder / explanation in cleaning your rental car.
I'll add those in a bit.
Mountie

Hi all,

I wrote up a starter how-to on Burning Man for new burners: https://medium.com/@jshessel/burn-any-w ... c191d30ab0

If you see something grossly incorrect or think it needs an addition, could you mention it in the comments below?

Thanks!

Mountie

Hey folks, This is a long term plan that I've been considering for the 2015 burn-- so I figured I'd start the ball rolling with a conversation here: What are your general thoughts about a charter trip between Chicago and Reno before and after the burn? The idea would be to charter a rail car and bag...

Hi! I'm a Canadian flying into San Francisco on the Thursday before the event begins. I've got an early admission entry, and I'm hoping to find someone who's got some space in their car. As I'm working for infrastructure, my space needs are pretty minimal-- no water, no bike, just a backpack and a s...

Hi theCryptofishish... Adding some detail is a great idea. Okay, how's this: We're from Toronto Canada, travelling through Vegas and then up to the Burn. Our initial camp plans evaporated in heat of the playa, so we're hoping to find some accommodations elsewhere. We are... Josh: Chaos clown and Dan...

Hi, I'm looking for a theme camp with 4 spaces free. I've personally been to the burn once, and the others are virgins. We're motivated, and happy to volunteer for art projects or whatever camp duties may arise. I'm sending direct inquires out to camps via the list on the Burning Man site, but I fig...

Say, Trillobyte, is there a feeling about how bad the scalpers / scammers took at run at the new ticket system? Is there a behaviour they're looking for, or is there a just a list of jerkfaces you parse the DB for?

Curious cats are curious.

Thx!

Joshua

Thank you all for the helpful replies. I've forwarded what was mentioned here to my folks and they seem very excited about the prospect of going now.

I owe ya all a drink or three.

Joshua

Hi all, I was hoping I could get some advice from folks who might have dealt with mobility challenges on the Playa. I have a parent who's dealing with a long-term injury to his foot, and is supposed to stay away from walking as much as possible. He's heard me talking about Burning Man enough that he...

Oh! Me!


<3 The Thunderdome.

My first experiences on ePlaya were good ones this year. I introduced myself, posted a few project ideas and received really constructive feedback which really gave me a motivation to drag my ass out to the Playa for the first time. I suspect that if I'd been given simply snark, I'm not sure if I'd ...

2010 was my first burn. I was single for the first time in years, with my ex-girlfriend giving me walking papers a scant few weeks before I headed out to Reno. I certainly wasn't looking for a playa romance, but I did get one. It started sweet, finished bitter, and ended sour. Funnily enough, it was...

ehcsztein wrote: The idea of organizing a group of discordians makes me smile :)

Hail Eris!

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Organizing a herd of Discordians: The hardest job you'll ever love.

Clearly, I am amongst my people.

All of you must report to the Great Golden Apple for a taste of the Her Sour Sauce.

But first we must see your ID, so we can know the name that we must henceforth disregard.

Hi all, Has there been an Discordian Cabal theme camp in the past? If so, what were the things that they did that seemed to work? I've got a core of 6 people here in Toronto that are really hyped about putting together the "Centre for Erisian Sciences" to spread the POEE to the playa and empower eve...