The Bar... Volume#2

[Lassen Forge]

I can't do photobucket at work, darnit... I've done large tents out there and they *seem* to hold up OK to about 60 MPH... However, I also traded off the less-dustiness for the relief valve option of leaving screened openings in the predominant wind-direction sides (in and out).

I'll see what I can when I get home...

bbs

[FaeTora]

There is a fly. should I use it in the desert?

Shade structure isn't built yet but its a thick steel tall thing. My hope if to build it maybe friday or if I get the nerve to go back down there today. and try to hall it out... the tent and that thing each weigh as much as I do. The shade structure I will probably have to add soemthing to it. it has a white top but I hear you want to have reflective material. right?

[sputnik]

I always put the fly on and pull it down to help with dust control.

[Ranger Genius]

Skip the fly. It actually traps more dust into the tent. Clip a blanket over the mesh vents on top. Amazingly effective at dust abatement inside the tent.

[Ranger Genius]

What's on tap in the eplaya bar today?

[sputnik]

Good idea RG, I may give that a shot this year.

[FaeTora]

Shade structure as it is right now. I think I will need to cover the sides in something... as to what I dont know.

[VeganChoirGirl]

I am feeling a sidecar



Also...I agree. Forget the rain fly. Put a blanket. If you have the band width, sew the blanket over the vents.

[geospyder]

Tried clips and a sheet last year. Didn't work so well. This year I cut up the rain fly and sewed the parts over the vents.

[thisisthatwhichis]

Sorry to break the news FT, but that shade structure won't last a day or two out there. The tent looks Great though, just make sure you have it staked down well.

Do the shade structure poles break down so it's just barely on top of the tent? Then maybe.... with tiedowns on each corner......

[FaeTora]

I am feeling a sidecar


Also...I agree. Forget the rain fly. Put a blanket. If you have the band width, sew the blanket over the vents.

I will have three. SO VCG what would you like?

[FaeTora]

the top in tied and zelcroed to the top and the poles dont come apart. They break down to smaller poles but not indepedant of each other.

[MisaBlue]

I cannot go for anything else today



FT, nice tent:)

Marty...you forgot sunglasses...I would be dead without them

Wow, so many things on the list ... pudding, baking, meetandgreet, bar2meeting, twister...

I just hope my head does not explode by excitement in these 14 days ha ha ha

[ygmir]

I always put the fly on and pull it down to help with dust control.

why does my mind always go to the off color jokes?


FT:
What TITWI says.......that shade'll shred,
but, if you can lower the legs (they slide within eachther to collaps, yes?), to just above the tent, and, stake each corner well, and, have one of us check the shade to frame attachments, it might be fine.

That tent, if staked, will work fine, too.
good call on the blanket over the vents.
zip ties are your friend.
make things twice as strong as you think they should be, and, IPBA.

and, I know several of us (well, I speak for me, but, assume others) would be happy to check your instal and help out if it's goofy.


I need a GnT.......

anyone?



now, back out to "BM project hell"..........

How was your meeting Misa?
are you an "absinthe-teer"?.........(I made that word up)..........

[thisisthatwhichis]

the top in tied and zelcroed to the top and the poles dont come apart. They break down to smaller poles but not indepedant of each other.

We may have to come up with a better idea for you. We may be able to use the top cover and it's support, but the 4 poles that give it it's height, aren't strong enough. ( I know, I've seen too many peeps watch them crumble when the top turns into a kite.. )

Do you know where you are camping yet?


Oh, yes, and a beer looks good about now.........

Edit: Just saw YG's post..... yes to what he said....

[VeganChoirGirl]

I always put the fly on and pull it down to help with dust control.

why does my mind always go to the off color jokes?

Because you're a dirty, dirty man.

[FaeTora]

I'm always up for a gin and tonic.

The poles collaspe down into each other but I am not sure that the playa wind won't pull the up.

Honestly, I dont have a clue where I am camping. or with or without whom. I am so tired. That part has been the bain of the entire trip.

[ygmir]

I always put the fly on and pull it down to help with dust control.

why does my mind always go to the off color jokes?

Because you're a dirty, dirty man.

yes, mistress, yes I am............
I admit as such, and, beg understanding.........

[VeganChoirGirl]

I'm always up for a gin and tonic.

The poles collaspe down into each other but I am not sure that the playa wind won't pull the up.

Honestly, I dont have a clue where I am camping. or with or without whom. I am so tired. That part has been the bain of the entire trip.

Camp on the 3 o'clock side I may be wrong, but I think most everyone from the bar2 is camping over there.

Also...GnT's coming up for FT and VCG...then a slide into the middle of the NEB...I like being in the mush pot.

[thisisthatwhichis]

Sputnik and I will be on A and 3:00 at the BoobieBar, I think YG will be on that side also, and if MisaB is with BarbieDeathCamp, so will she. Let us all know when you plan to get there, and if you are on the 3:00 side, I'm sure we can all get together and help a virgin out........

[FaeTora]

If she's your Mistress....

Anyways, yes to the gin and tonic.

The problem isnt really where. I have to figure out the gettign there, my stuff there, everything. I am more tired than when I started. But enough of that.

::snuggles up to VCG and YG:::

[MisaBlue]

Well, Yggy, it seems that I am and that means all the burners will have friendly bar in city center of Prague with 26 brands of Absinthe.

Edit for this (I didnt want to make new post): Yes, you are right TITWI, I am with Barbie Death Camp, so Edinburgh (that makes me laugh every time I say that) and 3:30. FT, be sure I will come to help!

[VeganChoirGirl]

Also...FT, I use an easy up put on the lowest setting and put it over my tent. It stays up just fine for me.

If I am not using a shade I use a wigwam because they are AMAZINGLY dust free. However, they are too tall for a good traditional shade structure at almost 9 feet tall in the center.



Unless you have one of these (but it only fits JUST BARELY!), but they are very large and I needed to alter mine quite a bit to get it playa ready. Don't have room for it this year, so it's not coming.

[VeganChoirGirl]

I am at 3:30 and A as well in APOK.

[sputnik]

Wow, guess I dozed off for a bit.

Gin and Tonic please!

[FaeTora]

if I do this alone I might not be able to do a shade structure. Though thats still being worked out. I do though need a bath. After this coffee. thats my goal.

But the tent is good right? I may end up just having to take short sleeps before dawn and right after sunset.

[VeganChoirGirl]

if I do this alone I might not be able to do a shade structure. Though thats still being worked out. I do though need a bath. After this coffee. thats my goal.

But the tent is good right? I may end up just having to take short sleeps before dawn and right after sunset.

The tent looks great FT!

Don't discount the fact that there are dozens of camps across the playa that offer places to nap in relative comfort. Including some great camps with misters that make LOVELY nap spots.

If you need anything...don't hesitate to ask!! We're here for you!

[Ranger Genius]

Fae: got any camo net? The skeleton of your easy up can hold up a piece of netting that's staked at the corners. Net provides surprisingly effective shade but lets the wind through. Since it's not attached to your frame, there's almost no chance of wind failure as long as it's staked well at the corners.

[FaeTora]

Thank you VCG. You are very kind. I'd snuggle in the NEB but I am so gross and sweaty.

Plus side, SPF85 worked for me. So the 100 on the playa maybe ::crosses fingers::

[FaeTora]

Is camo net mesh cloth?