Ed, thats a fantastic idea! At each stage, the dome is stable, and then you release the pressure or the hook, say with block and tackle or some other cord. THEN, add another level to the legs. re-engage the pressure, and voila!

getting it down is the only thing I cant picture.

What if we consider a canvas cover, and an additional reflective cover with the mylar or other reflective tarping? Sewn together, or separate... I dunno. I built a model of the "cardboard" domes, so feel pretty confident that I can figure out dimensions of the triangles for the cover-what material i...

if you have the right team. I can only presume you feel confident in the dome building arts? Have you a solid plan for the canvas covering? Initially, I was interested in assisting so I could finally work out the problem that has been nagging me-HOW to measure and make a cover for domes...I have dab...

[quote="Rian Jackson"]All the contact dancers in center camp. I had avoided it for days, and the first time i wandered in i thought i was imagining it all. it's one of the only things i really want for me. just. more. contact. dance. *sigh* Contact dancing. Ive never witnessed it, but my husband see...

hmm, you may have something there. If a kid is out and about after that time, and sees something that freaks his mind, its the parents fault.

BTW, the sfgate's article wasnt as glowing on the event:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... 8KHDF1.DTL

I agree, they must not have gotten any of this. What a wonderful experience! Next time, its your turn. And remember, the fetish object of this year is BELLIES!!!

Wow, the man hasnt even been burned a week, and were seeing this kind of hate. Geez, so much for all the peace, love, understanding and community I felt last week. I discovered ear plugs this year, and they helped considerably to find a bit of peace-come wednesday the 24/7 techno really gets to a pe...