One Item for BM a Day (2010-2012)

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:48 am

I keep ordering more and more LEDs for the night costume. I'm up to 500 total now, and am starting to wonder if I'll be blinding people. Methinks that I better increase the resistor values to tame these suckers down..

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:39 am

I ordered the blank bandannas, bags and bottle holders which will ultimately become HFWA schwag, taking advantage of all the seasonal free shipping and discounts.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:12 pm

my burn night tent. I can't break camp on Sunday and expect to drive home in less than 10 hours it seems. So, I'll pack up everything but the bike and this tent on Saturday. It's a theory.

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:16 pm

that looks so cute and cozy and easy

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:37 pm

It's also my, "if I arrive at 1:00 am Monday, I don't sleep in the car in the front seat with all the crap in the back, trying to get my feet over the brake and gear shift" tent. That's the one I really want.

motskyroonmatick · Post by **motskyroonmatick** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:02 pm

I like it! That is even simpler than my dome tent and air mattress which I use my first and last night on Playa. That is if I arrive early enough to actually get some sleep... It truly is great to have a minimal set up to put away before hitting the road. I recommend it.

JStep · Post by **JStep** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:19 pm

Elorrum wrote:my burn night tent. I can't break camp on Sunday and expect to drive home in less than 10 hours it seems. So, I'll pack up everything but the bike and this tent on Saturday. It's a theory.

Ahem..

Pardon my noobishness...

Is this a tent that's on a platform? Does that mean that if it rains your tent is 8 inches lower and cemented to the playa when it dries? What's the benefit to keeping your tent off the ground? Can heavy people get in your tent?

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:21 pm

It's a tent and it's a cot (perhaps even a floor wax.) supports up to 300 lbs. if it rains... I think it's gonna sink a bit, but whatever.

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:07 am

I'd think it will get cold because the air can circulate under. Do you have a sleeping pad or mat?

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:13 am

AntiM wrote:I'd think it will get cold because the air can circulate under. Do you have a sleeping pad or mat?

I use Dollor Tree "cheap" windsheild reflecters on the cot under the sleeping bag.. The cheap one's have a foam backing.. Keeps em from slipping around..

Put them in under the cat bed(s) in the winter too..

Clar-i-ty · Post by **Clar-i-ty** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:29 am

Coming to terms with the fact that I won't be on the Playa next year. Started packing away Burner specific clothing that I won't take with me when I move overseas.

(sigh)

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:59 pm

unjonharley wrote:
AntiM wrote:I'd think it will get cold because the air can circulate under. Do you have a sleeping pad or mat?
I use Dollor Tree "cheap" windsheild reflecters on the cot under the sleeping bag.. The cheap one's have a foam backing.. Keeps em from slipping around..

Put them in under the cat bed(s) in the winter too..

I do this too! I have a nice thermarest, and the combination has kept me warm in a nylon hammock... if you want to see what a cold bottom and back feel like, try a thin hammock with no insulation.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:53 pm

holy cow! It just arrived! Is it bad luck to set up a tent indoors? EAsy, and quick... but a bit heavy... and folded up is not much smaller than a large tent.. 8x8x40. The tent zips to the cot, and can be set up on the ground as a tent alone. Comes with a rain fly too. all the black triangles in the photo are mesh windows that can be opened or closed up from the inside. Good ventilation. a fairly standard size cot, good length. I think I'll camp in the living room tonight.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:27 am

Sounds like a pretty nice thing for those of us who cannot sleep on the floor...

knowmad · Post by **knowmad** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:58 am

Elorrum wrote:holy cow! It just arrived! Is it bad luck to set up a tent indoors? EAsy, and quick... but a bit heavy... and folded up is not much smaller than a large tent.. 8x8x40. The tent zips to the cot, and can be set up on the ground as a tent alone. Comes with a rain fly too. all the black triangles in the photo are mesh windows that can be opened or closed up from the inside. Good ventilation. a fairly standard size cot, good length. I think I'll camp in the living room tonight.

way cool, Elorrum! looks like your playa exeriance just got comfier. and with a bit of imagination it could be converted into a cool 4 legged animal (?)

my playa gear just became more reliable, a new 3000W inverter for our solar panels. now to decide. more lights? An ice cream cooler? or ....

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:55 pm

knowmad wrote: my playa gear just became more reliable, a new 3000W inverter for our solar panels. now to decide. more lights? An ice cream cooler? or ....

I'm voting mechanical bull.

Post by **AntiM** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:25 pm

Black & Decker vibrator: Turbo-Vag Master 3000.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:42 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Sounds like a pretty nice thing for those of us who cannot sleep on the floor...

I think so, seems very sturdy, but as narrow as a cot. I got the model that is the lower end of their price offering, but it is 18" off the ground. They also make an oversize, and a deluxe double that fold more like a standard lawn recliner at 11" off ground, and can be used as a recliner as well. Base looks very sturdy. These also come with a pad included. Kamp-Rite. I shopped around and surprisingly found the best prices at Sears. Can't beat the shipping time, that was a real surprise. three days? free shipping too for the holidays. I'm finding some surprising features I didn't expect: 2 gear bags hanging from the ceiling, and a mesh storage bag underneath.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:39 pm

18" is perfect for me. Eleven would be kind of dicey.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:44 pm

that's a very cool rig, Elorrum.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:07 am

knowmad wrote:
way cool, Elorrum! looks like your playa exeriance just got comfier. and with a bit of imagination it could be converted into a cool 4 legged animal (?)

my playa gear just became more reliable, a new 3000W inverter for our solar panels. now to decide. more lights? An ice cream cooler? or ....

I'm always happy with more, cooler, lights.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:49 pm

Three quarters of an hour on the bike trainer..

Blood pressure 146/73 Pulse 64.

Lungs are begging for more air.. Will have to build on the lung power..

Smoked for 41 years.. The damage is not reparing it's self.. Started at age 8 to 49. Stoped 23 years ago..

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:49 pm

I got some masks...to use for...something.

http://playabound.wordpress.com/2010/12 ... h-unicorn/

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:15 am

got this belt with canteens and butt pack, might give it to my nephew if he decides to go. other wise, will load with emergency stuff for car earthquake kit.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:44 pm

Craig's list salem Or. Some one is selling a bunch of vintage bycycle speeometers. $25 pop.. Listed under bikes..

I already have one for my 2011 playa bike..

Now I am looking for a 16 inch rear fender ( vintage ) The top is flat..

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:40 pm

new axles, wheels and tires for trailer. this was an OUCH day on the burningman fund.

lazerfox · Post by **lazerfox** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:06 am

went to Goodwill and found the exact pair of boots I wanted...it was so meant to be I was floored.

(plus 2 dresses

)

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:35 am

Setting up a shelter to work under..

It's a test shelter for the playa..

peachandpapa · Post by **peachandpapa** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:36 pm

Just purchased six plastic 7 gallon jerry cans for our water...so tired of finding pin holes in our old collapsible water containers. Now have to find a place for them in storage...always a good problem!

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:34 am

lazerfox wrote:went to Goodwill and found the exact pair of boots I wanted...it was so meant to be I was floored.

(plus 2 dresses )

That's great!

I went to Goodwill and repeated "Iwillnotbuystuffforbmyet" over and over while I poked around.