What did you forget?

Myliatronic · Post by **Myliatronic** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:18 am

Last year was my first year, and we were meticulous about coming fully prepared..but there were a few items that would have made our experience a little more comfortable which we didn't think of/forgot:

-CLEAR goggles (dust storms happen at night too!)
-Stepstool - When it came time to put the cover on our dome, we realized we didnt have anything to reach the top with (we got it on there by standing on some milk crates we had, but it was really difficult)
-Long underwear - brrrr!
-Lots of warm clothes for nighttime - we brought a few warm things, but by the end of the week I was longing for something other than my good ol red fuzzy robe to wear on my nighttime adventures.
-Clean straight clothes for the drive home - I wore the cleanest thing I had thinking it was decently clean...as soon as we got out of the desert I realized how wrong I was, and longed for a comfy, dust/crud free pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
-More clean socks! - You cannot bring too many fresh pairs of socks.

So, what has everyone else out there forgotten in the past that is fairly essential to a comfortable experience on the playa?

Burp! · Post by **Burp!** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:39 am

I forgot my sleeping bag one year, I think 1998. Man was I cold. I thought, no problem, I'll just wear every peice of clothing I have in my bag. Still froze my ass off. Fortunately one of my camp members gave me a bunch of moving blankets the next night, which did the trick.

Forgot the mirror ball one year. We all had to go home because it sucked so much not having the mirror ball.

T.

safetythird · Post by **safetythird** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:55 am

My first year I didn't bring any nasal spray and ended up with a bad case of playa nose that took a couple weeks to heal.

I never seem to bring enough mixers. Everybody loves mixers.

Keeping your clean traveling clothes in ziplocs helps preserve their freshness.

S3

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:59 am

A broom. We have carpet and floorcloth, a daily de-dusting is nice.

I forgot a coat or jacket on a regional. Brrr.

A mirror. My hairbrush.

We've had a campmate in the past who excelled at forgetting his ticket. Always caught it on the Ticket! Check! as we got into the vehicles. Unfortunately, his ticket was in another town, true we were passing by, but it sure held us up as we couldn't get up to his place easily hauling the trailer.

Extra camp chairs.

seelivemusic · Post by **seelivemusic** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:29 am

We forgot olives last year and beef jerky does not really cut it as a garnish.

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:44 am

My first year, my first day, the temperature was 107. We'd put up our shade and tried setting up the tent, but my saliva had turned to white paste in my mouth, so I quit trying. Louise and I were lying under our shade, barely alive, when some 20-year-old woman walked up and asked if we'd brought our garlic press - she'd forgotten to pack hers.

A few minutes later she walked by in the other direction, waving one: "Found one," she said cheerily.

Louise and I realized how little we knew about what to bring camping.

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:52 am

A spark arrestor
A perky blonde
Oujia Board
Lube Lube Lube!
Buckminsterfullerenes
feather boas
glitter
left handed smoke shifters
extra wiper blades
sawz-awl
titanium bicycle frame straightener
really good climbing brakes
party treats
a case of grapefruit
My Sans-A-Belt slacks
The simpering hairdresser
Someone to brag about being in First Camp
a bag of potato chips
A wide assortment of nut butters
Extra ping pong balls
Racy shaker furniture
Attitude by da yard!
The Balm of Gilead
Plastic glasses
astute analysis
a keen grasp of the obvious
a gaggle of sitauationally challenged ethicsists
something with which to triangulate
exorcism tools
a loaf of Wonder Bread
Peeps
Individuals serving packets of my favorite condiments
tools to make a joyful noise
Witnesses of Man's Inhumanity to Man
a good 5 cent cigar
a long train tunnel
a wide variety of breathable lingerie
YOUR favorite sex toys
a well worn leather bicycle seat
puppy dog tails
suger
snails
spice
something borrowed
something blue

At oine time or another I have found that I forgot one or more of the above items, but it nevered crimped my style more then a few minutes per occurance.

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:38 pm

blyslv, you forgot the handi-wipes for the toilet.

Das Bus · Post by **Das Bus** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:08 pm

Water

One year a fellow villager had forgotten to bring water! Each person had thought the other had loaded it. Too fucking funny! And these were VERY experienced campers. (which made it all the more hilarious)

I, personally, do not forget anything, as I just pack every friggin' thing we own! Doesn't mean I can find what I need when I need it though.

One year I found our missing tv remote in our tent! Yep, came in real handy on the playa!

diane o'thirst · Post by **diane o'thirst** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:37 pm

[Capricorn]
I have an itemized checklist that I add to, revise and check off assiduously.
Or maybe that's Virgo. What can I say? I grew up with two of them. They thoroughly corrupted me.
[/Capricorn]

Remark · Post by **Remark** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:53 pm

My second year I actually forgot sunscreen. (I guess left it at my home is closer to the truth.) doh....

Yeah for campmates who had plenty and only laughed a little (a little every single day)!

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:28 am

phil wrote:blyslv, you forgot the handi-wipes for the toilet.

And the plastic bag to place them in so they don't go into the potty!

Better yet, save that phase of the operation for when you get back to camp. That's right, after the splendour of the blue cube, go back to camp and cop a squat one more time (baybee) and wipe away from your genital area, using short gentle strokes. Use only certified, Babi-Wipes(tm). Place the whole mess in a ziplock back and place THAT whole mess at the bottom of your overall garbage bag that is tied to the wheel of your vehichle.

Is that clear enough? Is that detailed enough?

overkyll · Post by **overkyll** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:01 pm

blyslv, your list is friggin' hilarious...i would advise eating the peeps on the first day!

sunn · Post by **sunn** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:39 pm

Can Opener

Warm enough clothing for nighttime

Glowsticks

djzip13 · Post by **djzip13** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:42 pm

I have to go with Phil. Mixers! They are the special little key. Everyone brings too much alcohol, not enough mixers. I have had people offer entire bottles of Jack Daniels/Cuervo for a bottle of mixers. I gave up the mixer, I only requested a mixed drink with ice. They thought it a good trade.

Seriously, anything you forget can be found. You may have to look a bit for someone with a garlic press or an electrical wiring harness, but it is there. Offering up a mixer will get you a huge smile in return.

djzip13 · Post by **djzip13** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:42 pm

I have to go with Phil. Mixers! They are the special little key. Everyone brings too much alcohol, not enough mixers. I have had people offer entire bottles of Jack Daniels/Cuervo for a bottle of mixers. I gave up the mixer, I only requested a mixed drink with ice. They thought it a good trade.

Seriously, anything you forget can be found. You may have to look a bit for someone with a garlic press or an electrical wiring harness, but it is there. Offering up a mixer will get you a huge smile in return.

Post by **Eric** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:07 am

I would like to say I agree with the mixers suggestion, but then everyone will bring them this year and their value will plummet.

I try to bring some & hide them until at least Thursday/ Friday, and then donate them to the bars that have been most home-like over the course of the week.

Always a nice gesture.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:30 am

*note to self, Make sure Eplaya Bar Camp is very cozy with Eric*

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