My Tent is not Barter Bobs!!

[TomServo]

To the fuckers who went through my tent and walked off with one carton of cigarettes and a $70 bottle of Absinth, that I hid! Thank you! and go fuck yourself! I'm setting up bear traps next year, so feel free to stop by and visit again!

[Bob]

So you didn't lock up your shit, and you're complaining because........?

[TomServo]

cant fit a padlock on a tent...but kept it well hidden. complaining cause I'm not an asshole. Was I not polite enough to invite them back?

[TomServo]

if it's cool with you can I go shopping in your tent? unless you ARE barter Bob..then it's no fun..

[Bob]

Why yes I am Barter Bob, trading your cigarettes & liquor for sex at this very moment.

[TomServo]

really? wait till AFTER Burning Man to give out the good shit? If you were a better liar, I'd ignore your post. Knew their was a hidden motive behind your fucking christian symbols!

[Toolmaker]

As far as locking a tent up...

Look into getting tiny lil locks for luggage zippers. I used em, they can be picked but will deter most thieves at BM.

Sorry to hear ya got ripped off.. if it makes ya feel any better I was was robbed too. I was homeless camping and someone ripped off my primary supply bag with my food and water while I was sleeping. My camelbak was on my back at the time so they didn't get that.

[MikeVDS]

Look into getting tiny lil locks for luggage zippers.

All of those I've had can easily be broken open by hand, but something like that is usually enough to make them just search the next tent over.

[ygmir]

It's just a sad commentary that we would have to lock a tent..........

Geeze.........it's like some excuse the thieves because your stuff isn't locked.

Oh, it's your fault, you didn't lock your tent.......

NO
.......maybe they're fuckwads, probably not in need, just stealing because they can.
But, even if they're in need, it's still not ok, just ask. Many, Many people will give you help if you ask, instead of steal........

Stealing isn't ok.........
Sure, in the human condition, we've all probably stolen something (s) at some time.......

But, as you're beating them in the street for going in your tent and taking your stuff, you'll probably be the one in trouble.

IMHO:
you have every right to complain about your stuff getting stolen.

Now, it may be asked "are you surprised" your stuff got taken?
Well, maybe you shouldn't be.........
But, you're well within bounds to expect your stuff to be left alone, and, hope for that with some confidence.

[pinemom]

Locking or even sleeping in AT THE TIME of burgle apparently isnt enough for those who build their lives stealing from others.

A couple in our camp were actually sleeping in their RV when someone actually had the balls to come in and steal $ and jewelry,whilst under their noses.


So the way I see it....dont bring anything of value you cant completely lock up safe or wear.
The disease of thievery is alive and well in all cities...including ours.

[AntiM]

My blue dress disappeared out of my tent. There was a bag of meds (nuttin' fancy) under the pillow, but it was the dress which vanished. This makes me sad, it was the one I wore when I met Larry ... 22 years old and still soft and comfy. I'm hoping we overlooked it in the bedding, but I think not.

[Apollonaris Zeus]

I thought it was all about the Gifting..


Even when you weren't there to hand it out!

[AntiM]

Hippie.

[gyre]

Abus 24/50 disc lock 1/4" shackle (may be the best this size)
Abus T84MB/25 4mm shackle solid brass

A locking chest is a good idea.
Every vehicle should have a locking safe of some kind.

I find triple barb fish hooks strung through a likely target works well.
Be sure the line is fastened to something solid, like the frame of the car.
And don't forget, of course.

Locking straps may work on a tent, or cables.
Hard to make cutter proof though.

Abus 150/40C designed for the visually impaired- combination lock 9/32" shackle.

Abus 6 KS 1/4" alloy square chain- ranges up to 9/16"
Probably as tough as anything of it's weight.
Sizes are actually metric 6mm to 14 mm.

For anyone with drilled disc brakes, there is a tiny very effective lock.
Abus 39
You may find special uses for this.
I use one on an iron bar to lock trailer keeper bars.

[TomServo]

It's just a sad commentary that we would have to lock a tent..........

Geeze.........it's like some excuse the thieves because your stuff isn't locked.

Oh, it's your fault, you didn't lock your tent.......

NO
.......maybe they're fuckwads, probably not in need, just stealing because they can.
But, even if they're in need, it's still not ok, just ask. Many, Many people will give you help if you ask, instead of steal........

Stealing isn't ok.........
Sure, in the human condition, we've all probably stolen something (s) at some time.......

But, as you're beating them in the street for going in your tent and taking your stuff, you'll probably be the one in trouble.

IMHO:
you have every right to complain about your stuff getting stolen.

Now, it may be asked "are you surprised" your stuff got taken?
Well, maybe you shouldn't be.........
But, you're well within bounds to expect your stuff to be left alone, and, hope for that with some confidence.

No I'm not suprised. I am suprised they found the bottle though. I had it hidden..quite well. They really had to dig for it. I was disapointed, hearing how many things were stolen this year.

[gyre]

Next year hide a bottle with a mild soap solution added.
I hear it makes you wish you were dying.
Or add ipicac.

[Marscrumbs]

Bummer! Piss blood to any fucker who would do this...

However did you lose these Saturday evening? Maybe it was the little people in which case you had it coming.

[ygmir]

Next year hide a bottle with a mild soap solution added.
I hear it makes you wish you were dying.
Or add ipicac.

See, Gyre, that's one of the myriad of reasons I admire you.........

[CapSmashy]

My storage building got hit for a broken air compressor and a dying window unit ac while I was at Burning Man this year. I think there may be something else missing, but I can't place what it would be as of yet.

While not a major loss by any means, it still leaves me angry and feeling violated.

[gyre]

Next year hide a bottle with a mild soap solution added.
I hear it makes you wish you were dying.
Or add ipicac.

See, Gyre, that's one of the myriad of reasons I admire you.........

And yet, after looking up the spelling, I still managed to spell ipecac wrong!


I could tell you a horrible story about a student teacher in a hot un-air conditioned classroom that had someone throw up and that made someone else throw up, until everyone was gagging and throwing up, including the teacher and they had to send for help, but I won't.

[Intubater69]

Next year hide a bottle with a mild soap solution added.
I hear it makes you wish you were dying.
Or add ipicac.

See, Gyre, that's one of the myriad of reasons I admire you.........

Actually, I found it rather humorous, the way I see it, they steal it they have it coming.

[AntiM]

I found my blue dress in my pillowcase, behind the wadded up sheet I was using for a pillow. I have zero memory of doing that; but that's the one night I took Ambien. Sleep pillow padding. I guess that's better than sleep driving or eating.

Better living through chemistry.

[ZaphodBurner]

I could tell you a horrible story about a student teacher in a hot un-air conditioned classroom that had someone throw up and that made someone else throw up, until everyone was gagging and throwing up, including the teacher and they had to send for help, but I won't.

I watched my entire OCS platoon of 56 men puke four quarts of water each in formation once at Quantico after the DI made everybody slam four canteens in four minutes. That's gotta be close to a record. (I actually didn't puke, but it was close and goddamn that was the most urgent and orgasmic piss of my entire life. ...DI got NJPed for the ordeal.)

I wish that upon whomever stole the absinthe, jewelry, money, camping supplies, etc. Stealing at Burning Man = Epic Fail.