Will I have enough room ???

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:33 pm

I am coming to Bman with a 32 foot wide paracute (sun cover) (and for inside.... a 20 X 10 Purple shag carpet for the chill out area) I will have a 16 X 9 tent and my friend has his own tent. We will have a kitchen area.. one car and a van..... and i read that the Tiki torches need be 10 feet away from any structure....

will i have basically enough room to do what we want or are thier restrictions?

Tancorix · Post by **Tancorix** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:45 pm

I hope you don't take this wrong but you really need to read the survival guide AND the Recommended Reading sections. If you have, re-read it again. You missed something critical about tiki torches....I'll post it here but you really need to go over that guide like your life depends on it. Because it just might.

http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... scars.html

Tiki Torches, Candles & Lanterns

Winds pick up without warning and blow things over -- tent fires have started due to tiki torches, candles and lanterns being blown over in or around tents. Tiki torches are restricted to The Esplanade, the pedestrian boulevard at the fron of our city; Villages; in our Center Camp; and within the two Plazas on 2500' at the 90° and 270° intersections. We are tentatively allowing their reintroduction only in specific pre-approved locations along the esplanade. Unattended candles are discouraged and safe use of lanterns is encouraged.

As for space, the further out you camp, the more space you'll have. 2 years ago a guy had 48 foot metal shipping containers setup out there for shelter and storage. So anything is possible.[/url]

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:33 pm

I had just read that tiki torches were to be 10 feet from any structure in the survival guide....

Q. So what's the deal with fire?
A. High winds, density, permit issues, carelessness and a growing population have all made it necessary to restrict fires within the confines of our city.

Campfires are restricted to designated fireplaces on the Esplanade and in public areas of the villages. Any fire source must be at least 50 feet from any structure.
Fireworks are not permitted in Black Rock City.
Tiki torches must be at least 10 feet away from any structure.
In particular, aerial flares are very dangerous. Please do not use in Black Rock City.
There will not be any fires allowed further back than the front Esplanade.
Please be aware of what you burn. Wood covered with paint, PVC pipe, furniture and other plastic materials release dangerous toxins into the atmosphere. For more information, read Burning on the Playa.
If you are planning to burn anything - even your camp after the event is over - you must move it to one of the community burn platforms at the end of each radial street. DO NOT burn directly on the playa. The BLM will ticket and fine anyone found burning on the playa surface.

Funny stuff....... I would imagine that if they had troubles with fire before they may have uped the rules.... I am glad that i will have the space required to do as i please... Thanks for helping to answer my question Tancorix

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:39 pm

Guess we are both right.... as far as the two seperate postings on the site go... I will only be bringing my lanterns i suppose... (better than burning down someones tent... ) No tiki torches.... I would imagine to be safe one would drill a 2 foot deep hole and bury the shaft making it impossible for them to fall over but since the Rule states........
Thanks again for the info

Outie

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:41 pm

Are you serious about the parachute for shade thing?

Do a search for 'parachutes' on eplaya and maybe reconsider.

shaunbarney · Post by **shaunbarney** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:48 pm

Last year we used a parachute over a geodesic dome. It worked great. How are you planning on using the parachute? What will be holding it up?

SB

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:49 pm

Hope it isn't a white parachute.

PM for more info if it is.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:56 pm

Ever been to the beach on a hot day?

Dig down six inches and it's about 58 degrees F.

So, just bring enough sand. That's what I do.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:10 pm

I have 5 extention poles (metal) with a huge chunk of metal for the center pole (kinda looks like a christmas tree stand on steroids) and i am looking for the center pole throught the tent shops (the kind that make circus tents) I will use 16 inch tent pegs, rope, to hold the fucker down (hopefully it won't be visiting anyones camp) I will also cut half moon slits in it to let the wind go through it..... (and it is army green)

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:13 pm

Green is better than white.

Green with a layer of cammo netting is even better plus you'll still retain the benefit of the cross flow ventillation. Suggest you try to come up with a secondary cover assuming your center pole can handle the weight.

Will I have enough room ???

Will I have enough room ???

Thanks

Just read your link

parachute