I remember that we were not permitted to scavenge the lanterns the night of temple burn this year; our guys in firefighter gear were turned away. My memory is a bit hazy, but I believe they might also have been turned away Monday morning only to pick up the lanterns later that day. As you can imagin...

I wouldn't have thought to pair The Great Dictator with burn footage. I was surprised at how well it worked, emotionally and technically. I don't consider myself a rabid "the burn changed my life" type, but then I do certainly plan my year around it and have sunk a lot of unneeded money in...

Resurrecting this venerable thread for a visual reminder to those planning to haul with a trailer:

The Captain plays the long con, and it pays delicious dividends.

Thoroughly enjoyed! Loved the interviews with the artists, ESD, etc. I especially got some retroactive insight into the Catacombs.

:D :D :D Finally moved it under pumping power last night! Exhilirating! Steering's in good shape, too, with some tweaks on the way. Brakes are nearing completion, still need to route brake lines. All kind of plans for next steps, including wheel covers, decking, undercarriage storage compartments, p...

ygmir wrote:Also, you can use a welding helmet/goggles/lens, as long as the shade is #14. some use a little lighter or darker, but 14 is what is recommended. YMMV.

Go figure. This makes my eclipse planning a tad easier.

Thanks for the input, fellas! The pillow block bearings do have zerk fittings, so that should help.

I'll be posting more updates as things move along. We're hoping to get drive train in by Sunday, as we're starting to have second thoughts about our current gear ratio.

...Which brings us to the point where I'd like to solicit more suggestions from you wonderful eplayans: 1. Dust and moving parts . I have seen massive projects out there literally grind to a halt from dust, so this is a big worry on my mind right now. Our points of articulation currently rest on fla...

I sure hope we're neighbors, Tango'd Up in Blues! It's so lovely to have you nearby every year - what you guys bring is wonderful and very, very welcome. I recall a pleasant afternoon learning some tai chi on that quadruple-sprung dance floor, and I know several of my fellow lamplighter villagers ar...

My #1 rule of enjoying Burning Man: don't make decisions based on fear of missing out .* If you're dead set on setting destinations and expectations for yourself, which as a whole the members of this board passionately recommend against (see rule #1), then my suggestion would be to peruse the art in...

More googly eyes on the googly eye bike!

I know sign language, its easy..... Carry a marker board and some markers. Write on the sign....... A prominent lamplighter villager is mute as a result of surgery and communicates this way. Totally do-able out there! Make sure to have plenty of dry-erase markers, some sort of eraser, and keep ever...

Hiya, panda - welcome to eplaya and to the burn! I love that you're taking both a proactive "how can I plan ahead of time?" approach and a flexible "if the implants don't work, I'm still game to enjoy!" approach. If you haven't heard of them, Da Dirty Hands is a camp for burners ...

I fit several of those categories, and I adore Pedalbump!

Inquiring within...

Elliot wrote:4:30 Plaza at 4:29, Man Side.

I thought that was a great location for you guys last year, especially considering how much interactive frontage your setup has (plus potentially more space at the piano?). Hope you feel the same!

Can't help with the RV, but eplayans lucky420 and tamarakay have experience with dyeing on the playa, so if you're planning to do that activity out there (participation!) rather than just bringing the end products, why not have a look at their advice? http://www.dyewithdignity.com/ Welcome to eplaya.

The welder is up and running and there are ominous sounds eminating from deep with the garage...

Every time I return after wandering away from this site for while, I'm reminded of why I love eplaya.

It's you. Replies like that, advice like that... All of YOU are the reason I love this forum.

Dear Avacadi and Perpetual (and anyone else interested!), you absolutely can become Lamplighters. It's one of the volunteer opportunities on playa that takes the least pre-planned commitment. I could easily divert this thread to an impassioned description of how easy it is to become a Lamplighter, w...

Every year the Lamplighters place broken/malfunctioning lanterns in the temple, often just before the temple is cordoned off. We place them with particular villagers in mind - each lantern commemorates loved ones lost or hardships faced and passed through. As soon as the perimeter around the temple ...

Still making foam stamps for the 'Make your Family Crest' event at our camp. So what would you want on your family crest? Ratty, these are incredible! What a fun idea. My crest would ideally have a tree and/or mountain. And a squirrel or a dog or a chickadee... something curious and a bit excitable...

I have experience as both a satisfied customer of Costco® and as a nearby neighbor for multiple years. This business enriches our local community and enhances property value for all nearby ventures. I imagine they are an excellent resource for new hires looking to get experience, or for those lookin...

There's also a fairly active group in San Diego. Check out the regional newsletter for their weekly bar meetup. If anybody in the area is doing big art, that's a great way to hear about it and get involved.

Finished up my welding and fabrication class. Going to get certified to use the shop on my own (without supervision) next week, probably. ++++ Way to go. Thanks! It took a lot longer than I projected, but I did finally pass the certification test today to use most of the equipment. My buddy does th...

OatmealMama wrote:...And was recruited as a lamplighter. Amazing!

Thanks for helping light the city!