One Item for BM a Day (2010-2012)

[EmilyD]

Not yet. The bike baskets are just like these, though: http://cgi.ebay.com/BICYCLE-BIKE-FLOWER ... 646wt_1074.

They're even cuter in person! My sweetie said the flowers won't affect his masculinity. 8)

Your sweetie sounds like a keeper! CUTE baskets y'all.

[Plumeria]

I got a purple waterbottle with an awesome handle! Also created a special place in the house for all my BM stuff!

(if you want to see a picture, its on my blog purpleishealing.blogspot.com)

OMG I really hope you went back for those EXCELLENT high tops! What brand were they? ME WANT!

I have yet to make it back to get them. They are airwalks. Found them at payless. $30 i think. my daughter ended up getting the same pair, but, they are white with graffiti multi colored writing on them.

[EmilyD]

I got a purple waterbottle with an awesome handle! :) Also created a special place in the house for all my BM stuff!

(if you want to see a picture, its on my blog purpleishealing.blogspot.com)

OMG I really hope you went back for those EXCELLENT high tops! What brand were they? ME WANT!

I have yet to make it back to get them. They are airwalks. Found them at payless. :) $30 i think. my daughter ended up getting the same pair, but, they are white with graffiti multi colored writing on them.

Coool there's a Payless near me. I'm definitely checking them out! Thanks for the tip.

[wraith]

Picking up a $25 beach cruiser today, now I've got something to stretch my legs on before the Burn!

Next up : Designing a shade structure that'll support a hammock with me in it, but still be light enough not to ruin my gas mileage all the way to the playa.

[Minxy]

These flashlights look pretty cool and inexpensive!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0562960438

[jella]

Picked up the Malibu Rum beach cruiser I won in a drawing last Wed...it's weird going into a bar before noon when all the lights are on :/

[EmilyD]

These flashlights look pretty cool and inexpensive!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0562960438

Hmmmm what is the flashlight doing to the trunk of the car? Seems a bit violating?!?

And speaking of hammocks, I did tell you all about these right:

http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/p-RV0302.html

They only weigh 20 pounds but support up to 450. I know they just got a shipment of them in because we've been waiting almost 2 months for the other half of our order.

Oh...and check out this $107 portable generator:

http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/p-RVT1073.html

It even has, "Built-in radio with iPodâ„¢ input" never seen that before.

[FIGJAM]

Sorry emily, but that a battery not a generator.

[shroom]

I want one of those hammocks!

[theCryptofishist]

t's weird going into a bar before noon when all the lights are on :/

Don't look at the floor, don't look at the bar top, don't look at the glasses.

[EmilyD]

Sorry emily, but that a battery not a generator.

LOL don't be sorry FIGJAM you are correct! ;-)

[EmilyD]

I want one of those hammocks!

. Yeah they're super comfy. I figured we'd be spending a lot of our sleep time in these hammocks under the shade during the hot, daylight hours. The price on these is amazing for what you get...it's a fine piece of equipment. I'm sure we'll be using ours for many camping years to come.

[EmilyD]

REVISED:

Oh...and check out this $107 portable BATTERY (thanks FIGJAM):

http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/p-RVT1073.html

It even has, "Built-in radio with iPodâ„¢ input" never seen that before.

And speaking of hammocks, I did tell you all about these right:

http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/p-RV0302.html

They only weigh 20 pounds but support up to 450. I know they just got a shipment of them in because we've been waiting almost 2 months for the other half of our order.

[FIGJAM]

http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/c-generators/p-RVKM5010.html

This is 1/4 the cost of the honda 2000eu.

[Bounce530]

Picked up a small 2 man tent, Just in case my main cabin tent gives up in the wind. I was cheap, and it's small.

[sambojones]

GOT MY TICKET!!!!

[Bling]

http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/c-generators/p-RVKM5010.html

This is 1/4 the cost of the honda 2000eu.

Yeah, but how QUIET is it?

[EmilyD]

Got a couple of these yesterday:

http://www.campingcomfortably.com/fold- ... llons.html

[Fire_Moose]

i didnt have that brand, but had a couple collapsable 5 gal bottles from REI. they are nice but kinda a pain and tear easier then they should. I'm going with those green jerry cans now

[Bling]

We're just planning to bring 1 gallon jugs from the grocery store (w/o bisphosphenates). They weigh 8lbs each and we can recycle them when we get home.

[C.f.M.]

Got a couple of these yesterday:

http://www.campingcomfortably.com/fold- ... llons.html

I don't care for mine. I would have given you one.

[CapSmashy]

Yeah, but how QUIET is it?

http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com ... p2569.html

Quiet Operation (65 decibels @ 7 meters)
• Produces power without disturbing your neighbors


Not as quiet as a Honda EU, but not too awful bad.

[Bling]

Are you really going to be able to put that 7 meters (~21 feet) away--without having it be on top of someone else? The Honda EU's are 58-60 DB (and it doesn't say you have to be 7 meters away). But 65 DB is 5x louder than 60. So, it's a BIG difference.

Incidentally, I don't own a generator and don't have a dog in this fight. So, I'm not trying to be critical, but if you've ever been next to a LOUD generator at an event, you'll see what I mean.

[EmilyD]

Apparently part of this preparation process is doing returns. The BPA-free Camelbak bike water bottles I got don't have the bit valve top...they only have a big screw off cap. Not what I wanted. So...back they go. Also, after reading everyone's different solutions to transporting/storing quantity water I've decided to return the collapsible jugs and get firm ones. We need them for back up of our trailer tank which is quite small.

Here's why I'm willing to pay extra to go BPA-free:

http://www.simplesteps.org/questions/ca ... -leach-bpa

[Bling]

My Sweetie IS a keeper, EmilyD--I've kept him for 27 years so far.

We got RAYGUNS!!! Prepare to be eradicated! And picked up another SPF 50 small shade dome on eBay. While I'm away this next week, my Sweetie says he'll strip the painted bike back down to the chrome. Our bikes are circa 1965 and look just like this--without the cool "tank" on the front (those were rusted). http://www.viktorschreckengost.org/image/4860.jpg.

[EmilyD]

My Sweetie IS a keeper, EmilyD--I've kept him for 27 years so far. :D

We got RAYGUNS!!! Prepare to be eradicated! And picked up another SPF 50 small shade dome on eBay. While I'm away this next week, my Sweetie says he'll strip the painted bike back down to the chrome. Our bikes are circa 1965 and look just like this--without the cool "tank" on the front (those were rusted). http://www.viktorschreckengost.org/image/4860.jpg.

VERY cool bikes even with out the tank thingie.

I'm finally testing the Coleman solar charger on the deep cycle battery today. Unfortunately I got a very late start so I'll see how much juice a few hours of sunlight will add. I'm not expecting much, but will try to do a full day of sun tomorrow.

[Bling]

It was like a miracle to find two identical bikes for our "granny bike"--let alone cool chrome ones.

[sambojones]

not directly burn related but i'll need it to get out there this year I ordered a timing belt replacement kit with a new water pump got 108k miles on my car figured i should replace it now should i order the toyota special service tool and change it myself or see if i can find someone to do it for a reasonable price right now the lexus dealer wants around 1000-1200 just for the labor so unless i can get a better deal i gotta do it myself

[EmilyD]

Okay a short initial test:

4 hours full sun charging = 2 hours regular (non LED) string of 8 Xmas lights powered.

Tomorrow I'll set it up to start earlier and get a full day's sun on it.

[Bling]

This wasn't anything for OUR burn, but I'm in SF right now with my mom, and one of the Piers has a bicycle parked outside that is decorated with giant fiberglass fish. I am sure this was burner inspired.