One Item for BM a Day (2010-2012)

sambojones · Post by **sambojones** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:24 pm

not sure if this can help anybody i was looking around sams club today just seeing what they had for camping supplies and I saw this big tent it seems like a good value and most importantly all the mesh panels zip closed it has a pretty big profile so you may need to reinforce some of the pole to help it stand up to the wind and will definitely need to anchor it down good. if u have some trucks or rv's as windbreaks it may work out alright

Post by **AntiM** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:57 pm

Got my silver fedora!

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:16 pm

sambojones wrote:not sure if this can help anybody i was looking around sams club today just seeing what they had for camping supplies and I saw this big tent it seems like a good value and most importantly all the mesh panels zip closed it has a pretty big profile so you may need to reinforce some of the pole to help it stand up to the wind and will definitely need to anchor it down good. if u have some trucks or rv's as windbreaks it may work out alright

That looks pretty sweet, I like the zipper windows. My only thought, is that it might not be very flexible. The nice thing about a dome tent is that in really high gusts of wind, they'll lay flat, then pop right back up. But that price isn't bad either. I'm probably gonna go check one out this weekend.
Thanks for the post!

EmilyD · Post by **EmilyD** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:14 pm

I bought a bunch of thin cotton wacky patterned knee socks to wear with the short dresses I'm sewing. Then I don't have to wear boots all the time (hot ow hot).

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:58 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:
Elorrum wrote:I actually like flimsh... sort of combining flimsy and shit, which many flimsy things are.
I love typos! Although, if we were to bring flimsh into the English language, I'd make a push for the slightly more Germanic spelling of "flimsch."

o.k., I like that... wonder if it means anything in yiddish?

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:49 pm

No, this post is not a rerun.

Today's score:

This is a 25 foot Reinell. The main difference from yesterday's boat is the large covered cabin area for shade. Also, this boat was not free -- I had to pay $5o,- (fifty bucks) for it. But it was only three blocks from my house. Now this will probably be the one that becomes a MV on the Mazda chassis. I'm wondering what to do with the roof-less Glastron. Graft the bow of the Glastron onto the stern of the Reinell, Viking ship style? Ideas welcome!

Bling · Post by **Bling** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:50 pm

I take it you have a LOT of parking space?

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:05 pm

No, it is beginning to kind'a fill up now.

But yes, compared to living in a city apartment, I have quite a bit of space. That's one of the reasons I moved out here in the "country".

ragabashpup · Post by **ragabashpup** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:48 pm

I think eventually a one item for burningman day may have to be an Elliot intervention...

sambojones · Post by **sambojones** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:06 am

illy dilly wrote:
sambojones wrote:not sure if this can help anybody i was looking around sams club today just seeing what they had for camping supplies and I saw this big tent it seems like a good value and most importantly all the mesh panels zip closed it has a pretty big profile so you may need to reinforce some of the pole to help it stand up to the wind and will definitely need to anchor it down good. if u have some trucks or rv's as windbreaks it may work out alright
That looks pretty sweet, I like the zipper windows. My only thought, is that it might not be very flexible. The nice thing about a dome tent is that in really high gusts of wind, they'll lay flat, then pop right back up. But that price isn't bad either. I'm probably gonna go check one out this weekend.
Thanks for the post!

cool if ya do go look at it let us know what you think i don't have any experience with tents on the playa (built a hexayurt last year)

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:59 am

sambojones wrote:not sure if this can help anybody i was looking around sams club today just seeing what they had for camping supplies and I saw this big tent it seems like a good value and most importantly all the mesh panels zip closed it has a pretty big profile so you may need to reinforce some of the pole to help it stand up to the wind and will definitely need to anchor it down good. if u have some trucks or rv's as windbreaks it may work out alright

Interesting. I wrote about some pop-up tents I found

http://playabound.wordpress.com/2010/01 ... teeennnts/

as I'm looking for something easy for me to set up and take down on my own.

I wish I could go to a Sam's and check this one out!

My thing for BM today is deciding not to go to Asheville for fun, but to stay home and go through my stuff, to determine exactly what I'll need to buy (and therefore, how much money I need to make in the next few months).

Mojojita · Post by **Mojojita** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:36 am

That's it - I am now officially in love with Elliott.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:02 am

ragabashpup wrote:I think eventually a one item for burningman day may have to be an Elliot intervention...

Yes, I do need a Nanny, or Keeper, or some such. Hmmm... is Mary Poppins available?

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:44 pm

Elliot wrote:
No, this post is not a rerun.

Today's score:

This is a 25 foot Reinell. The main difference from yesterday's boat is the large covered cabin area for shade. Also, this boat was not free -- I had to pay $5o,- (fifty bucks) for it. But it was only three blocks from my house. Now this will probably be the one that becomes a MV on the Mazda chassis. I'm wondering what to do with the roof-less Glastron. Graft the bow of the Glastron onto the stern of the Reinell, Viking ship style? Ideas welcome!

There should be an organized boat race! Way out on the Playa, where there is less chance of running someone over. And so that the racers could go over 5mph.

Victorian · Post by **Victorian** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:49 pm

Still on the job hunt.
Good friend of mine was laid to rest yesterday, so there is another reason for me to go to burning man.... To let go of him.

Things are looking tough for me lately. I've been pretty down on myself, and hopefully soon as I get a job things will look up ...

trystanthegypsy · Post by **trystanthegypsy** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:18 pm

check out www.elance.com... it's a site for freelance whatevers.

There are a bunch of really easy writing jobs you could bid for, or if you actual have digital skills like programing or graphic design you might be able to make some cash.

Also, don't be afraid to resort to age-old methods like yardwork, dog walking, blah blah blah.

Have you contacted your local old folks' home or group home? they always need relief workers at night and you often don't need any training, or they may provide it.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:17 pm

I was making a little shrine to Elliot, with a little tiny bike that stopped after you rode it for a little while. Then I added a little bike that pedaled backwards, a little bike that had a rising seat, a piano on wheels, a piano harp dulcimer, a piano hanging and swinging, two pianos, three pianos? a tiny pickup truck, a tiny motorcycle, a boat another boat. I need to rent another apartment for my little shrine to Elliot.

my new God.

EmilyD · Post by **EmilyD** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:25 pm

motskyroonmatick wrote:One ply is important but more important is a TP with no or as little cotton content as possible. Most household butt wipe has cotton in it to make it feel soft. Cities sewer systems can deal with it fine but Burning Man's can't so well. Cotton plugs up the filtration machines that United Site Services brings to the playa requiring manual cleaning by hand by an individual in a stifling hot tyvek suit and other PPE. The only thing worse than cotton is baby wipes! Baby wipes are bad and cause an on going problem because people drop them in the potties. No baby wipes and no cotton containing TP.

RV type TP is generally free of cotton if you want to stock up before the burn. Also Robbidobbs (the supervisor of the potty project) drives around all week delivering extra TP to the potties and delivering her potty correctness message. If you see her handing out TP just ask for a roll to have on hand if needed. I'm sure the United Site Services guys would give you a roll too.

Thanks for the reminder about 1-ply. I've stopped this idea and told the friend who suggested it that he should stop too.

And, today's item is designing a warm coat for night time with lights in it. Got some of the fabric and trimmings today. Just need to work on the pattern and such. Already have the lights too. Once I sort it out, I'll make one for the Mr. too.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:05 pm

And so that the racers could go over 5mph.

Alas, there are people EVERYWHERE in BRC, even way out by the Trash Fence. And some of them are taking a nap on the ground -- any ground. So no racing.

But thanks for the encouraging words!

Today I ripped all the interior and the stern drive out of the Reinell, and tore the front bodywork off the Mazda.

Bounce530 · Post by **Bounce530** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:51 pm

yay, got some more blinky crap in the mail box today!

jella · Post by **jella** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:07 pm

Got the brake shoes, bearings and rotors for the moho in the mail..two guesses what we're doing this weekend

Oh and found a cool little 12" LED light strip to play with that is adhesive backed at the auto parts store

I'm thinking bike decor not sure yet

EmilyD · Post by **EmilyD** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:00 pm

jella wrote:Got the brake shoes, bearings and rotors for the moho in the mail..two guesses what we're doing this weekend 8)
Oh and found a cool little 12" LED light strip to play with that is adhesive backed at the auto parts store :roll: I'm thinking bike decor not sure yet

jella do you have a brand name on that LED strip? Or maybe a photo? I'm interested in finding something like that. Thanks.

Post by **Sham** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:33 pm

I have seen those 12" strips of LED lights for autos. They require 12 volts to run, but when they are boxes in the store there is a temporary battery and a button to test/demonstrate it for a few seconds. I am not sure how long they will run on that battery if constantly on if used for lighting a bike.
Jella, do you think you could do a little test and let us know if it works with a battery for any length of time?

stray0176 · Post by **stray0176** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:48 pm

Today I got a bunch of new craft stuff, the closest art store to me had a sale and I got a bunch of things 40% off..time to start on new art projects. I can't do anything large scale but some smaller stuff suits me fine ^.^

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:11 am

I picked up a stack of wooden plaques for painting, and three beautiful hardback journals. The journals will likely be gifted out at the regional though.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:49 pm

I went and got a hug from one of my dearest burner friends.

It counts if I say it does.

ragabashpup · Post by **ragabashpup** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:30 pm

It counts!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:33 pm

Double, in fact, cause I hadn't seen her since October and well, she wasn't on playa last year.

jella · Post by **jella** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:51 am

I plan to test the little guy soon...maybe get a few and hook up to a 6 volt lantern battery in the basket. I'll see if I can get a picture tonight. I did decide against sticking it to the bike though prolly zip tie them. I'll report back after I see how long the original 9volt it came with lasts

Oh yeah the brand is Pilot "phantom 10" flexi-light "

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:41 am

Picked up eight solar lights from Dollar Tree. At a dollar each definitely a good deal.

One Item for BM a Day (2010-2012)

Kookie Knee Socks

STOPPED collecting short TP rolls