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Post by theCryptofishist » Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:24 pm

Savannah wrote:
graidawg wrote:
unjonharley wrote:/
Have you seen the flashlight that straps on your finger :?:
i have two!!!! for raving not that i go raving anymore :cry:
Don't you mean you took a sabbatical from raving, a thoughtful hiatus in which you could collect your thoughts (and glowsticks)?
What I like are the little plastic rats you strap on your finger that have leds. Archie McPhee has them in pack of five.

I'm thinking there's a fair amount of overlap between burners and customers of Archic McPhee.
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Post by Savannah » Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:25 pm

Why, whatever are you implying? :D

God, I love Archie McPhee.

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Post by theCryptofishist » Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:29 pm

Savannah wrote:Why, whatever are you implying? :D

God, I love Archie McPhee.
Absolutely nothing. We know there's no such thing as a "Burner Demographic."

Me too. Someone sent me the paparazzi set when I was in the hospital. I wish I knew whom to thank.
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri

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Post by Mojojita » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:26 pm

I love the glow in the dark Zombie playset.....however, I own the Yodeling Pickle and it one of my very favorite gifts from the playa.

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Post by theCryptofishist » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:28 pm

Now that I think about it, it was the B-Movie Victims...
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Post by Elorrum » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:50 pm

I got a watch dog for my camp. Now I'm debating whether or not to give him red led eyes.
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Post by theCryptofishist » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:55 pm

Oh, definitely. It would be wrong not to.
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Post by lazerfox » Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:10 pm

FIGJAM wrote:Went to wamart and bought 3 newborn onesies. ($6)

Cut the top off just below the sleeves.

Got some colored sharpies.

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Dust mask that even keeps it out of my ears!!! :lol:
Figjam you are one creative mother f'er! Wow!

Foxfur wrote:Image

500 glow sticks. ~3 inches by 5/16 inches diameter. They're supposed to be used for lollipop sticks. They have two holes on the skinny end that will take string, floss, garrotes, etc.
I'll probably tie em into strings like party lights with 100lb test and keep em near the trailer (less moopability).
Red, orange, pink, blue, yellow, and green.
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FF - That's a whole lotta glow sticks!!
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Oh and I ordered some eye mist sprays. Should be here in a week...only 81 days left...so little time!!!
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Post by Drawingablank » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:35 am

Picked up 3 camelbacks.

Noticed they opened an REI 2 miles away so picked up 2 tubs of vitalyte and some clif bars to try as well.

Picked up some block printing stuff for an art project.
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Post by Rabbette » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:52 am

Got my Buff and Bike locks in the mail today! The High UV protectant Buff works and fits great - I had to get the kid size tho (I have a really small head) and the design is awesome - looks like Day of the Dead skulls - heres a link https://www.kitshack.com/catalog/produc ... ts_id/3811

I'm so excited! Now I can protect my head when I'm outside in my garden!
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Post by MisaBlue » Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:29 pm

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Post by MyDearFriend » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:48 pm

Wow Misa!!!!

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Post by Dr. Pyro » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:09 pm

Jesus Misa, OK OK, you win. This year I loufah your back. Oy.

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Post by Oldguy » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:13 pm

Very usefull type used to break out autoglass and cut seatbelts. I used a similar one in my " scoop and run days" as a fire engineer/ driver.

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Post by FIGJAM » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:19 pm

"You don't mess with the Misa!"
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Post by theCryptofishist » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:46 pm

Wouldn't something from the old time Czech secret police be scarier?
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Post by worksofheart » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:20 am

Methinks Misa means business! :wink:

Since I'm going to BM NEXT year I have...let's see...448 days of collecting/acquiring...that's gonna be a LOT of stuff...I suspect I'll need it!
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Post by MisaBlue » Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:01 am

Ooops, this is not supposed to be "gun" but tool. (Dont tell it to Doc ;)) You know, I dont need knife to scare someone :D :D :D
Dont tell me you do not have knife for camping! My last one was taken in US at the airport (it was cute small one with more function). When I picked this one the guy in the shop told me that he is surprised how good knife I choose as a girl.

I also got bag. It is perfect size, great storage room in it and lot of opportunities to attach something on it if needed.

[img]http://www.armyshoppraha.cz/files/200/1 ... _gr[1].jpg[/img]

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Post by worksofheart » Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:06 am

First item to purchase for BM...a knife like Misa's! :wink:
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Post by Foxfur » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:26 am

MisaBlue wrote:Image
Misa's packing a Smith & Wesson?
Hello Kitty's gettin her ass kicked for sure. Run kitty, run!


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Post by TT120 » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:34 pm

I just picked up an old mountain bike. I'm going to light it up so it's visible from space.
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Post by DanusLight » Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:08 pm

worksofheart wrote:Methinks Misa means business! :wink:

Since I'm going to BM NEXT year I have...let's see...448 days of collecting/acquiring...that's gonna be a LOT of stuff...I suspect I'll need it!
hmmmm, my ticker has 434 days .... :?:

but i agree. i'm gonna need everyone of those days!
I don't sit up all night and plot revenge... I just sit back and giggle once Karma takes over!!!

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Post by Foxfur » Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:19 pm

TT120 wrote:I just picked up an old mountain bike. I'm going to light it up so it's visible from space.

That's where I'm camping. I should be able to see it. I'll send you a pic.
You should be able to see the smoking craters that my orbital weapons platform will install. They'll be grand. Human.

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Post by worksofheart » Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:40 am

DanusLight wrote:
worksofheart wrote:Methinks Misa means business! :wink:

Since I'm going to BM NEXT year I have...let's see...448 days of collecting/acquiring...that's gonna be a LOT of stuff...I suspect I'll need it!
hmmmm, my ticker has 434 days .... :?:

but i agree. i'm gonna need everyone of those days!
Perhaps I should mention that math is not my strong point...though I WAS counting until The Man burns in 2012, not until my arrival, now that I think of it...
I like your count better!! :wink:
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Post by illy dilly » Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:55 am

Going to trade in my two old 12v deep cycles for 2 6v deep cycles, then wire up the RV a little different.

Gonna get to spend a whole day working on the RV! Woo HOOO!
Sun Burn here I come!
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Post by Foxfur » Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:29 am

illy dilly wrote:Going to trade in my two old 12v deep cycles for 2 6v deep cycles, then wire up the RV a little different.

Gonna get to spend a whole day working on the RV! Woo HOOO!
Sun Burn here I come!


The thicker plates are much heartier. Many more inverter powered margaritas will flow from your RV.
Your wisdom will quench the masses.

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Post by Elorrum » Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:59 am

geospyder wrote:Snagged a cute unicorn child's costume for $1 today at a garage sale.. Modified I think it will fit nicely on my bike this year.

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hobby unicorns? oh oh oh ! got an idea for my trike!
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Post by Savannah » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:17 am

Renewed my eye prescription so I can be rich--RICH--in new contact lenses.

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Post by lucky420 » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:31 am

New prescription sunglasses and some groovy orange fabric to make some wrap-around pants...

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Post by DanusLight » Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:47 pm

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I couldn't resist these

eta - why won't the stupid picture show up? *rolls eyes*

eta part deux - nevermind
I don't sit up all night and plot revenge... I just sit back and giggle once Karma takes over!!!

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