The Bar

Desert Duck · Post by **Desert Duck** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:52 pm

One of those silver backed tarps to put over the tent-if you can get a gap in between it'll greatly increase the cooling effect, it also allows you to sleep in later as it doesn't get light nearly so fast.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:54 pm

Blue describe your shade structure it really made it pretty cool in your tent.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:55 pm

these work great I wore them today.

Military Approved
Flexible Frames
Soft Foam Liner- Molded foam ensures comfort and reduces wind and dust
3 Interchangeable Lenses-Anti-fog Smoked, Amber, and Clear
Polycarbonate Lenses- Shatter-resistant lenses with 100% UVA/UVA Protection
Cleaning cloth w/pouch included
Soft belt case
Black

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:00 pm

Blue describe your shade structure I want to hear.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:03 pm

We had a silver tarp over the 24' Junto Dome last year. Then over that we pulled an artic camo net. It was very comfy at all times... cool in the day and held heat at night.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:05 pm

mozy puts out a drink for PlayaPetal.

French Martini
1 1/2 oz vodka
1/4 oz Chambord® raspberry liqueur
1/4 oz fresh pineapple juice
1 twist lemon peel

Pour each of the above into a tall bar glass. Shake with ice, pour into a cocktail or martini glass, and serve.

blueniteowl · Post by **blueniteowl** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:09 pm

Well, I bought a bunch of that cheap mylar white camo netting with the holes in it. Then I had some poles from a screen tent to use as supports. I left the rebar for my tent long, slipped the screen tent poles over the rebar. I had three poles that went across the top of my tent to add air space between my tent and shade. Once I got the basic "frame" up, I pulled the tarps over and secured it all with zip ties.

I could probably explain it better over the phone if you want to talk about it. I don't think I have any pics of it though. Unless Z took one, I can't remember if he took one of me in front of my tent or not.

blueniteowl · Post by **blueniteowl** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:10 pm

LeChat, that dome rocked! I'm jealous, but I also like my easy to put together little camp so I'm only a little jealous.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:11 pm

And Mozy... For goggles, look at these. Check with a local welding supply shop. You can get them from clear up to a shade 5

I've used both of these on playa and like the results... +/- $12 each. clear for the night, shade 3 for the day:

http://www.arc1weldsafe.com/action.htm
http://www.arc1weldsafe.com/fly.htm

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:11 pm

I took one with a disposable camera , the cameras around here somewhere but I think you are still the only picture on it.

LeChat remember Iconoclast , He’s moved not that far from you, we have just gotten word from him today after a long silence, he’s in Madison, Indiana (Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati) are within an hour and a half commute

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:12 pm

I like this tent.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:14 pm

these where $18

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:15 pm

really Nice tent
and room to entertain,....

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:17 pm

blueniteowl wrote:LeChat, that dome rocked! I'm jealous, but I also like my easy to put together little camp so I'm only a little jealous.

yeah... it's not a one person job to get it up, that's for sure. But worth the effort if you have the hands to help.

LeChat remember Iconoclast , He’s moved not that fat from you we have just gotten word from him he’s in Madison, Indiana (Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati) are within an hour and a half commute

I remember faces better. Madison isn't that far from here. neat little town right on the Ohio river. probably an hour or so from here... maybe a little more.

And Mozy... the biggest thing to help with keeping cool is an overtarp type of setup as blue described... leaving an air gap between the tent and the tarp that shades it.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:17 pm

really Nice tent

I have been loking at this one for a long time. way before I needed it for BM.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:20 pm

And yeah... very cool tent. I like the center space. That’s similar to how we are setting up the dome this year. Two rooms off at angles similar to the tent pictured.

I think I'm outta here for the night. I'm just beat...

Have a great day tomorrow, barfolk

blueniteowl · Post by **blueniteowl** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:20 pm

It's a nice tent, but remember that the dust trashes almost everything and will eventually eat away at your tent.

Plus, with all those side "bays" that's a lot of rebar to pound. Not what I would want to do with my first couple of days.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:23 pm

air gap between the tent and the tarp that shades it. I have been working on that part I have some ideas.

this was the other one.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:25 pm

LeChat I’d size and upload a picture of him but the old computer won’t handle it right now. he was the guy with the Hookah at Apokiliptika

Desert Duck · Post by **Desert Duck** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:26 pm

Yeah, the dust'll trash your zippers-that reminds me I need to get my tent out and see if I can vaseline the zippers so they'll work one more year.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:27 pm

I have one kinda like the last one but it is all open on top. and the tent that I get will be just for the playa. and must be made to hold up in the desert. I try to only buy the best.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:27 pm

Good night black cat

Desert Duck · Post by **Desert Duck** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:28 pm

Oh, yeah-night Chat.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:30 pm

night Chat! me too nite all.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:31 pm

Mozy do you have an air compressor? I’m wondering if a person could blow out the zippers, nooks and crannies with air.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:32 pm

nite Mozy

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:34 pm

good nite Z

Desert Duck · Post by **Desert Duck** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:34 pm

Night, Mozy.

Hey, Zule- you out too?

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:36 pm

I wasn’t but I think I will take off too, good night all, Take care

Desert Duck · Post by **Desert Duck** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:38 pm

Allright, then. Take care, good night.

(starts picking up recycling)