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Post by robbidobbs » Tue May 31, 2011 5:09 pm

Foxfur - tinker till you tinkle baybee! Virginitis is a beautiful gift that you only get once. Enjoy it.

If you want to participate on-playa, I'd be more than happy to hire you for Poop Patrol (see: All about participating in the pottie-project thread). You seem like an energetic lad, and this would give you a front seat view of how this glorious art festival really works.

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Post by Foxfur » Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:40 pm

Looks like I'm a free agent!
The friend who invited me (not the same as mentioned above)
and her hubby are most likely not going :( .
I'm still going.
They are, however, more than likely going to 4th o' Juplaya.
I'm highly likely to go as well.
Bring a few (dozen) guns, 45lbs of tannerite, flame toys, cases of fireworks, etc.
Tannerite would GREAT for gifting!

I'm still going to the real burn.
A bummer it is that buddygal isn't but there's next year.
In another way it's going to pretty neat going solo w/ no
set plans for a camp but stocked for anything.
On arrival I can cruise (@5mph) around and look for interesting real estate,
talk to odd folks (norms are weird), and maybe even run across someone I know.
It may take a special sort of neighbor to put up with the poofs.
But hey, if anything breaks, I'll be right there to help.

I can't wait!

Ff

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Post by capjbadger » Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:32 pm

45lbs of tannerite?? :shock:

*drool* :twisted:
I just read up on what that is and am really glad i'm broke right now so i don't go get some and get myself in trouble. ;) :lol:

-Badger
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Post by Snow » Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:43 pm

Foxfur wrote: Bring a few (dozen) guns, 45lbs of tannerite, flame toys, cases of fireworks, etc.
Tannerite would GREAT for gifting!

It may take a special sort of neighbor to put up with the poofs.

I can't wait!

Ff
YAY I'll listen for ya at 4th of Juplaya, sounds like you'll fit in PERFECT. Tannerite is FUN!!!! We use it to reduce old office equipment to nice small recyclable pieces.

poofers make great neieghbors!
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Post by Dr Helix » Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:56 pm

Foxfur wrote:Hot damn! You folks RAWK!

I'm building the poofers, solar still, and hello bad kitty stuff
on my own time & dime :), no problems there.

It feels to me like they're concerned but unable to
express it in a way that does not come off as
condescending. Their first burn was somewhat of a catastrophe,
which really is a bummer and I'm sorry that they had to go through
that experience. But you know what? They've had a blast in all
the successive years in which they've attended.
That's a wonderful thing.

It won't ruin my burn, no worries there.
Either they'll understand or they won't and that's out of my control.
We'll get on fine I'm sure. They've been an important part
of my life for so long. Old couples will have their crotchety days.

I am bringing no expectations.
I expect disasters of unknown magnitude and unpredictable significance.
I know without a doubt that I will have left at least
one needed item at home.
I look forward to and relish the adversities that are to come.
That's how we grow.

Thank you to every one of you who've responded.
You've given me the sanity check I needed.
"Participation" simply means different things to different people.
Imagine that :)
I will tinker with joyous abandon!

Ff
Frankly, stop thinking. Just do. You are what the Burn is all about. Enjoy!
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Post by Foxfur » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:02 pm

capjbadger wrote:45lbs of tannerite?? :shock:

*drool* :twisted:
I just read up on what that is and am really glad i'm broke right now so i don't go get some and get myself in trouble. ;) :lol:

-Badger

50lbs for $200 delivered.
http://www.intheredexplodingtargets.com/


Snow:
I'll be the one on the stepladder doing my burning man impression.
C'mon by and tell me to be careful. :)

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Post by LostinReno » Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:42 pm

Speaking of 4th of Juplya....you can get fireworks at the I-80 Smokeshop in Wadsworth :shock:
http://www.pyramidlake.us/images/news/P ... ELEASE.pdf

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Post by Snow » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:27 pm

YAY!!!!!!!! now I don't even have to make a detour from 95, and god forbid go to battle mountain or shurz.
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Post by Ugly Dougly » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:41 pm

robbidobbs wrote:Foxfur - tinker till you tinkle baybee!
Huh? Fhwa? Fff-fiffle what? :shock:
Great!!!

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Post by EspressoDude » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:43 am

Be careful about buying fireworks on indian reservation land, then transporting elsewhere. Some of the wonderful things available on the res are not legal off the res. Transport may require a CDL with hazmat endorsement (federal law) and state permits/licenses to posess and shoot.

Not intending to rain on the ritual, but folks up here in the northwet do get pulled over by LEO coming from the res f/w stands.
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Post by Elorrum » Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:35 am

I wish I'd taken a picture of the fireworks stand I drove by near the Muckleshoot casino... it had a hand lettered sign that said, "artillery rounds."
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Post by Foxfur » Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:37 am

EspressoDude wrote:Be careful about buying fireworks on indian reservation land, then transporting elsewhere. Some of the wonderful things available on the res are not legal off the res. Transport may require a CDL with hazmat endorsement (federal law) and state permits/licenses to posess and shoot.

Not intending to rain on the ritual, but folks up here in the northwet do get pulled over by LEO coming from the res f/w stands.
Gasoline is still legal and easy to transport.
Play it safe. Avoid fireworks, embrace liquid hydrocarbons.

Image

Ff

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Post by Ugly Dougly » Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:23 am

EspressoDude wrote:Be careful about buying fireworks on indian reservation land, then transporting elsewhere. Some of the wonderful things available on the res are not legal off the res. Transport may require a CDL with hazmat endorsement (federal law) and state permits/licenses to posess and shoot.

Not intending to rain on the ritual, but folks up here in the northwet do get pulled over by LEO coming from the res f/w stands.
You're probably talking to them folks what have never smuggled nothing.

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Post by knowmad » Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:43 am

Um, I cant remember who's Signature line this is but it pretty much sums it up.
"I refuse to dim my light so you'rs can shine Brighter!"

Self-determination is a prerequisite for Self-reliance. and you'll d just fine.
See ya in the dust. oh and you should come to the Meet-n-greet.
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Post by Foxfur » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:45 am

knowmad wrote:Um, I cant remember who's Signature line this is but it pretty much sums it up.
"I refuse to dim my light so you'rs can shine Brighter!"

Self-determination is a prerequisite for Self-reliance. and you'll d just fine.
See ya in the dust. oh and you should come to the Meet-n-greet.
Thanks Knowmad. Oh yeah, the meet n greet will be the highlight of my experience.
It's the one and only must-do event on my list. Everything else is optional.

I've recieved an offer of assylum in Terminal City.
I wonder if the inviter(s) woke up this morning and thought,
"Oh hell no! What was I thinking??" :)
See you there.
UglyDougly wrote:You're probably talking to them folks what have never smuggled nothing.
Smuggle This!
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Ff

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Post by jella » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:07 pm

some of my faves right there Ff..we stop st a fireworks store in New Mexico that has shopping carts !
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Post by Snow » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:17 pm

Nice tippman do you paintball? We have some wacky scenario games with a few hundred close friends.
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Post by EspressoDude » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:50 pm

10 inch shells

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approx 400 6 inch and 4 inch mortars in background
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Post by Snow » Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:16 pm

My those are some BIG balls you got there! 4" shells are the largest I have ever lit myself.
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Post by marck » Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:44 pm

E-Dude, You look like a Tanuki, but in a good way.
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Post by Foxfur » Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:45 pm

jella wrote:some of my faves right there Ff..we stop st a fireworks store in New Mexico that has shopping carts !
Shopping carts? I'm there...
Snow wrote:Nice tippman do you paintball? We have some wacky scenario games with a few hundred close friends.

Call me odd but I have trouble pointing guns at people.
That one has the long barrel kit.
We've a few markers laying around solely for
correcting the deer when they forget it's not nice to eat the flowers.
I'd play if there were a course or field setup like
office cubicles and the managers were zombies, yahoo.

Damn EspressoDude, I don't even know what to say.
I guess we're not going to see you at 4th of Juplaya.
Unless you really overdo the lift charges :) :) :)

Ff

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Post by gyre » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:14 pm

Foxfur wrote:
Call me odd but I have trouble pointing guns at people.
Ff
This natural reluctance can be overcome.

You just don't know the right people.


The big fireworks places are both in tennessee.
One is in at least one flm.

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Post by StickyChron » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:23 pm

Foxfur wrote:
knowmad wrote:Um, I cant remember who's Signature line this is but it pretty much sums it up.
"I refuse to dim my light so you'rs can shine Brighter!"

Self-determination is a prerequisite for Self-reliance. and you'll d just fine.
See ya in the dust. oh and you should come to the Meet-n-greet.
Thanks Knowmad. Oh yeah, the meet n greet will be the highlight of my experience.
It's the one and only must-do event on my list. Everything else is optional.

I've recieved an offer of assylum in Terminal City.
I wonder if the inviter(s) woke up this morning and thought,
"Oh hell no! What was I thinking??" :)
See you there.
UglyDougly wrote:You're probably talking to them folks what have never smuggled nothing.
Smuggle This!
Image

Ff
Shit I'm so jealous, though I'm partial to Phantom fireworks that is a beautiful sight.

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Post by Elorrum » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:51 pm

Foxfur wrote: I've recieved an offer of assylum in Terminal City.
I figured you'd be recruited fairly heavily with all your mad skills and gear.
We don't vote for a rookie of the year, but I put you in the top ten for this season on eplaya. It's early yet, we had a few bright flares last year.
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Post by ygmir » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:56 pm

Elorrum wrote:
Foxfur wrote: I've recieved an offer of assylum in Terminal City.
I figured you'd be recruited fairly heavily with all your mad skills and gear.
We don't vote for a rookie of the year, but I put you in the top ten for this season on eplaya. It's early yet, we had a few bright flares last year.

I second!
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Post by Snow » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:57 pm

ygmir wrote:
Elorrum wrote:
Foxfur wrote: I've recieved an offer of assylum in Terminal City.
I figured you'd be recruited fairly heavily with all your mad skills and gear.
We don't vote for a rookie of the year, but I put you in the top ten for this season on eplaya. It's early yet, we had a few bright flares last year.

I second!
here here!!!!!
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Post by Foxfur » Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:28 am

Snow wrote:
ygmir wrote:
Elorrum wrote: I figured you'd be recruited fairly heavily with all your mad skills and gear.
We don't vote for a rookie of the year, but I put you in the top ten for this season on eplaya. It's early yet, we had a few bright flares last year.

I second!
here here!!!!!
:oops: :oops: :oops:

Have I told you lately that I love you?

Ff

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Post by Snow » Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:03 am

Fuck you too!
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Post by capjbadger » Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:47 am

ygmir wrote:
Elorrum wrote:
Foxfur wrote: I've recieved an offer of assylum in Terminal City.
I figured you'd be recruited fairly heavily with all your mad skills and gear.
We don't vote for a rookie of the year, but I put you in the top ten for this season on eplaya. It's early yet, we had a few bright flares last year.

I second!
AYE!

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Post by Foxfur » Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:18 pm

gyre wrote:
Foxfur wrote:
Call me odd but I have trouble pointing guns at people.
Ff
This natural reluctance can be overcome.

You just don't know the right people.


The big fireworks places are both in tennessee.
One is in at least one flm.
I should qualify that...
In combat? Yes. I would have done so without hesitation.
Fortunately I never had to.
In self defense, same.
In paintball, not that I can't, just saying I always have the safety aspects in mind from a lifetime of drill, "do not point a weapon at anything you are not prepared to destroy"... So it causes that internal alarm to go off :)

Ff

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