The Bar 2016 Edition

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:00 am

*waves from ROS*
better thanks, Aurelia.
Interesting, how as the severe pains subside somewhat, the lesser injuries and pains become noticeable. haah nuthin but fun here in the ROS!!
though hoping to finish the last "Wheel of Time" book..........

magicmarty · Post by **magicmarty** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:04 am

Dang, YG, sorry that you are having such a difficult and painful time. Chicken soup offer stands, buddy Just say the word, and I am there..

Pours the coffee and dives into the NEB, my favorite spot.

(((LF)))

Aurelia · Post by **Aurelia** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:10 am

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Good morning dear bar .

Such good news to hear your road to recovery

I am reading the English Spy. It is complex enough .
xoA.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:43 am

thanks Marty!!
how's things down there?

Thecatman · Post by **Thecatman** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:07 am

Aurelia wrote:Have a good trip Catman

Thanks Aurelia. Haven't flown since 2003 so haven't had to deal with TSA.

Aurelia · Post by **Aurelia** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:17 am

Dear cat man how interesting that each of us as burners should find anything daunting
Let us know how it goes please xoAurelia

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:22 am

*wanders in, pours drinks, sets out cupcakes with candles*
Happy Birthday, Gaminwench!!!

Ratty · Post by **Ratty** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:33 am

Gaminwench! You have a special day today. Tell EVERYONE it's your birthday. Happy birthday.

magicmarty · Post by **magicmarty** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:49 am

Hi all and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, (((((Gaminwench))))). My your days be filled with flowers

Lights a candle, pours some coffee, adds a bit of morning brandy, bites a cupcake, takes Ratty, Gamin and YG (gently) by the hand and all dive into the NEB for a morning snuggle. Now that feels good!

Patsh · Post by **Patsh** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:16 am

Happy Birthday, Gaminwench!!!

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:41 am

Hey I just got a new computer! Do my messages look clearer and better now?

magicmarty · Post by **magicmarty** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:32 am

Oh, much

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:06 am

Captain Goddammit wrote:Hey I just got a new computer! Do my messages look clearer and better now?

I don't see your "snark font"..

mgb327 · Post by **mgb327** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:42 pm

Yes CG, the new one seems to be less cranky.....................baahaahaa....

ZigZag · Post by **ZigZag** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 6:28 pm

Still getting things cleaned up. Figured out how to get the playa dust off my Kodiak tent. Used the EMT shade structure and hung the tent upside down. Sprayed it with diluted vinegar water then hit it with a pressure washer. Let it dry in the sun and it cleaned it up real nice.

An added bonus: My driveway now looks like playa. :>)

mojo · Post by **mojo** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:05 pm

Wow! The sky behind the ridge west of town is bright orange for miles and miles from a fire out on the Air Force Base. We are not in any danger, nor are any occupied structures threatened yet - but it is really dramatic looking. 2,200 acres burned so far with 0% containment. Am glad I didn't wash my car today as a lot of ash is falling.

burner von braun · Post by **burner von braun** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:14 pm

Happy Birthday Gaminwench!

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:31 am

Thanks for the birthday wishes, 'twas a lovely day!

Bushmills all around!

Traveller in Time · Post by **Traveller in Time** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:32 am

Cheers and a Happy Birthday

Ratty · Post by **Ratty** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:02 am

Good Morning Bar Peeps. I just saw the BEST 3 minute video. It is called, "How was burning Man". It's the husband telling his wife about it. If anyone can find and post it I'm sure others would enjoy it. Why do things disappear on the internet?

Traveller in Time · Post by **Traveller in Time** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:48 am

Ratty wrote: ... Why do things disappear on the internet?

Because the money makers don't make their profit anymore from it.

Popeye · Post by **Popeye** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:00 am

Thanks Ratty! That was a great way to start the day.

Post by **trilobyte** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:42 am

Happy belated birthday, Gaminwench!

Things disappear from the internet a lot less often than you think. They may disappear from a particular homepage, but the content is almost always still there. Practicing and getting good at search-fu (like kung fu, but with search engines) can help you find and dig into stuff, even years later.

Yikes, mojo, hopefully they make some progress on containing that fire.

De-playafication continues, and I'm starting to get my fingerprints back. My phone finally recognizes my index fingers again (haha), hopefully I'll get thumbs back soon. In the meantime, lots of bins got cleared, cleaned, and re-packed.

Our older cat, who's normally a very skittish feral rescue, seems to have really come out of her shell since I've been back. Her new favorite game is something I call "armrest cat" - when I sit or lay down on the lounger, she comes out from her current favorite hidey spot and slowly makes her way up onto the lounger with me, and curls herself up right underneath where my hand had been resting. She of course gets a bunch of pets and scratches, but also really seems to enjoy falling asleep with my hand on her. Such a cutie.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:11 pm

A day late, but heartfelt!

Aurelia · Post by **Aurelia** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:25 pm

Happy birthday so sorry I'm late
xoA

Patsh · Post by **Patsh** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:15 pm

...and today.......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DELLE!!!

You're turning into an old fart, just like the rest of us! It must run in the family.

Aurelia · Post by **Aurelia** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:33 pm

Happy birthday dear Delle !
See you next year
xoA.

DoctorIknow · Post by **DoctorIknow** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:46 pm

FIGJAM wrote:
I was unspooling the mule tape for my playa needs.
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The footage is marked on the tape.
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Last week I physically measured my 22 pieces I used at BM!

I had no idea the tape had foot numbers printed on the tape! Thank you for that!

One thing I don’t think has been mentioned is that one can just toss the playa saturated pieces into a washing machine (I suppose a front loader makes a difference) and it only takes a few minutes to untangle the clean mess as it is so slippery. (Don't forget to heat seal all ends!)

I used 3/4” tape in some very demanding situations (the tape could be strummed like guitar strings), and any knot, even a highly tightened granny knot done by a helper can be untied. These knots would have taken vise grips and an awl to undo if it had been any kind of rope.

Lag screws, impact wrench and mule tape. My playa set-up and take down will never be a chore again! Woo hoo!

burner von braun · Post by **burner von braun** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:08 pm

Happy Birthday Delle!

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:04 pm

Happy Birthday, Delle!

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