it's so hard to anticipate, you know? I look at pics from the past few years, and some nights I was wearing a short skirt, military vest & a hoodie around my waist -- too warm to put it on! but then, other nights I was freezing even in a heavy coat . I tell all my first-year friends to bring several...

and 'sanctioned' pro photographers refuse to photograph 'playa chickenzz'? yeah that's what spreads it. they're unarguably gorgeous costumes & photogs are drawn to them, but then they're spread all over the internet as this burner costume ideal & emulated by the types who don't do their research (o...

Roark wrote:

Sunbeam56 wrote:Lady Gaga would approve. I however, am going to eschew feathers.

Okay... I follow ya here. So the topic is "animal coverings" and the modifier is "playa rulez". So then the whole feather motif is definitely out, so I'm thinking... ummm... maybe ... leather? :

or bacon

I think the "tribal" interpretation of this year's theme is going to make the feather issue worse than ever. I've been struck by how many burners are pinning the shit out of feathered headdresses on pinterest. it makes me double frown, because paired with the appropriation element it's like a big fu...

aw hey guys, I'm glad you like my pinterest board <3 (I'm kirsten). I've been avoiding brc stuff because we were considering skipping a year for various reasons (sob), but now it looks like a possibility! so this is me creeping back into my fave subforum. will probably not start costuming til we're ...

YAY, friend got ticket!

thanks for the help, guys

NEVERMIND friend is silly.

I mean a credit card in her own name. she has another friend's she can use. This has been discussed here: http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?f=290&t=56515&p=860028 thank you!! doesn't look good. wish they'd have come right out and put that in the actual rules, though. good luck, everyone!

I mean a credit card in her own name. she has another friend's she can use.

question!! possibly silly.
(for a friend, I have my ticket)

does anybody know if you have to use a credit card in your name to purchase your ticket?
(of course, friend registered August 1st under the correct name, but does not have a credit card. friend is in queue like all y'all)

thanks <3

I went with the same thought last year and it failed me miserably. I am apparently evolved from people who never set foot in anything colder than 80 degrees Fahrenheit during their entire lifespan. Was literally freezing every time I went anywhere in the open playa without 3 layers + 1 heavy coat. ...

BoyScoutGirl wrote: The rest of us here in San Diego don't feel so lucky! Are there any close equivalents here in SoCal?

this place is in long beach! not close to SCRAP's size, but has potential? yelp reviews are good

wow ratty, I LOVE those. during my stay in SF this week, I went to SCRAP twice. filled a grocery sack each time with everything from a handful of buckles to dozens of zippers to a multipound bag of leather scraps, & like 15 rolls of fabric -- for $10. I seriously am lucky they don't have one in san ...

I was at prepare for the playa this sunday and was pretty surprised by all the feathers. there was an announcement at one point about how feathers aren't playa-appropriate "even if you see them here." Miss G's headpieces are brilliant but mostly feathered; she had a sign proclaiming her feathered de...

friend's formerly error-inducing STEP link from late Saturday worked this afternoon. 12:18:32. our camp is complete!!

my friend at 12:18:32 got the email after midnight last night. clicked this morning -- same error message. WOW, that is seriously messed up. especially considering 12:18:32 really should have been next in line.

theCryptofishist wrote:Wait, you're in San Diego, SCRAP's in the city...
Although, I'm happy to see someone mentioning them. I push them at every opportunity.

I wish we had a SCRAP in SD! I'm heading to SF tomorrow for a week
(my twin is there, & half my camp. also prepare for the playa, yay!)

would love to meet both of you! I'm game almost any (day)time. probably earlier in the week? (I arrive the weekend before.)
I'll bring along some other awesome costume-loving bra-wearing girls for sure, & check out SCRAP (and my closet) for supplies this week.

Maybe one day I will figure out a good way to host one on the playa... my biggest concern with that would be the potential for MOOP since there's so many little bits and pieces involved. I guess if I did it in the dome, maybe sitting on the floor with a carpet we might be ok.... hmmmm,..... let me ...

Dis)'(rack wrote:

wandergirl wrote:

DiscoBall wrote:
Ventura - AKA Bakersfield by the Beach

no no no that's definitely oxnard. ventura's much better.
am heading to oxnard in a few hours, in fact! mom & dad never left. oxnard: more than just a pretty name.

looks like our final camp members are waiting for 12:18:32. so close!!

Disco - you from Ventura? I lived there for 16 years. Well, sort of. From Thousand Oaks in Ventura County. Ventucky is a Ventura-based camp with members also scattered around in Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Ojai, Simi Valley, and even a handful in LA. Do you know any of us? LOL at ventucky!! I grew up...

congrats everyone!!!

since it's getting down to the wire, I wish there was a way for people click "I don't need these", instead of the tickets taking 72 hours to expire.

charlie!!! :) Well, Hot Mike is taking a year off, so no smiley village idiot in 2012 <insert FRAK! here> But wait! We will have "Borealis" a series of 17' tall animated light columns/navigational aid to help you stagger back to camp. sounds even better! I look forward to staggering toward them.

hi all! our new camp, dust & stars , has just been placed at 2:45 and Foxglove (which I'm sure is new campville :) ) we hope you'll stop by for iced coffee, our post-apoc homecoming tuesday evening, and to share your experiences in our transformation book. (I'm also excited to use IV's happy face as...

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!!! <3 <3 <3

. I hate to drive all the way to the playa and there was another computer error and your tickets are gone pr they say they were never purchased since you are declining your seconf offer. Just email and get things cleared up/ Cause I know if I get my tickets and then they lose them or something i'll...

LOL. last year was my husband's first year (not mine), and I had to costume-coax him sooo much.
this year, he's in the middle of furiously sewing El wire into a faux fur/leather/shin-length woman's coat we found at goodwill for $25. and demanding I buy him more hot pink bandanas.

omg, somebody make me finish something. I have a serious case of costume ADD. get back to work! You have less then 70 days to look playa fabulous! haha, thanks!! I... half-finished another new project last night. lol. luck420, I've never tried sewing faux fur. do you have to use a different needle?...

omg, somebody make me finish something. I have a serious case of costume ADD.

Those who plan, burn. See you in the dust. :D <3 <3 <3 i'm just hoping that trilobyte is accurate in that the timestamp isn't accurate... except that it appears to be accurate w/in 30 seconds... here is an extra *fistbump* of hope that a chunk of those new BLM-allotted tickets will make it into STE...