One Item for BM a Day (2010-2012)

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:24 am

wow foxfur you're sexy!

MisaBlue · Post by **MisaBlue** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:32 am

lucky420 wrote:wow foxfur you're sexy!

+1

TinkerMom · Post by **TinkerMom** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:34 am

Hey FoxFur, you need a bottle opener on those shoulder pads, and maybe a little copper tubing coming over the top. That is an awsome set up, I love it!

Been out of town for a while, so haven't been shopping, per say. But I did aquire more camo netting, and more rebar, and an old spool for a table.

Fufa · Post by **Fufa** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:41 am

Wear a tux Foxfur!

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:10 am

Foxfur wrote:
I don't know if jeans and a pocket tee really are congruous with my shoulder pad rig. I feel like something more is needed but shouldn't be too hot. What would go with this:

http://www.sblades.com/ID-F77.php

Post by **Savannah** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:35 am

Nice shoulder pads, Foxfur! (I almost typed "mice shoulder pads", which is a whole 'nother costume waiting to happen.)

I have the opposite problem . . . I have a great fur collar (much like Fufa's new one) & matching fur hem snipped off an old coat I got at a thrift store. I wore the coat into the ground, but the fur had been added late in its life, so it's still in great shape and I kept it. I want to add it to a coat, but I don't have one that's deserving. I've a crazy plaid vintage one, but it's in such beautiful shape I'd feel bad taking it to the desert.

Brilliant coat, Fufa.

jella · Post by **jella** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:21 am

maybe getting to dance in the desert is it's lifes dream

Post by **Savannah** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:40 am

Oo, jella.

You may be onto something.

I also have a 60's vintage dust-colored(!) suede I'm thinking about bringing. High collar, no lapel. Two large button closures on a high stance. Barely worn; passed on to me by a friend's mother. It'd be good on a 50-degree night but not a 38-degree night.

It has an indifferent circle of brown fur trim that seems like an afterthought or an add-on (doesn't do anything for the coat). Too bad its prim, high collar doesn't match the ostentatious brown fur pieces.

I WILL solve this.

worksofheart · Post by **worksofheart** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:46 am

Foxfur wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:
melaniejane wrote:Sadly I am not much of a dresser-upperor. My dry humour and dodgy accent will have to suffice. It will be practical shoes, whatever shirts and pants and skirts that fit into my bag. Gosh that sounds sad. Any advice for a short, curvy chick?
Be yourself and fuck those costuming hippies. Costumes are for losers and people who spend their free time putting on glitter instead of pounding rebar and WORKING!

Or just come see me and borrow something out of my three tubs of outfits.

I don't know if jeans and a pocket tee really are congruous with my shoulder pad rig. I feel like something more is needed but shouldn't be too hot. What would go with this:

It was so hard to keep a straight face. I kept cracking up

I'm thinking a black leather cup decorated with rivets and wearing the Wheel of Truth & Despair as a medallion:

(My stamp set is missing the U so I had to use the V instead )

Any suggestions?
Maybe a tan?

I think I'm gonna hit the thrift stores today. Can't wait for half price Monday...
We have two Goodwill wasteland outlets that sell clothing by the pound in the great big bins. So funny watching people flock around the new bins as they roll out from the back room. Like seagulls attacking an open dumpster

I don't know about the costume...but the medallion...OK, you got me! Profoundly disappointed and laughing!

Foxfur · Post by **Foxfur** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:53 am

Girls...

Please see the picture in blue. It may change your mind.
I have three identical twin brothers. One my age and two that are in their early thirties... I'll try to bring the party pack.

I love the tux idea! I hope St. Vincent de Paul's has one!

And CFM, OMG!

I was really worried about the cavernous size of that man basket until I saw the ad copy:

The model in the close-up is abnormally large, but the pouch is designed to fit properly on all conceivable sizes.

Thought I'd have to get the kids size

Good idea Figgy! I think I have four diff colors.
They'd be nice and cool in the daytime. I'll wear the tux (and the male mail with suspenders) after dark! Think Borat.

Green?

Or blue?
Salad anyone?

Ff

Drawingablank · Post by **Drawingablank** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:58 am

Foxfur - I second the bottle opener idea, but if it were mine I would consider adding a raccoon tail or two.

Or a coyote mask on each shoulder would be interesting as well.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:59 am

You're cracking me up. I'm glad you're camping with us.

You could do faux chainmail kirtle, kilt, loin cloth, "man basket," pants, etc. with fake chainmail fabric or just something shiny. Or like, harem-y pants.

Really just depends on the overall image you want to convey.

Foxfur · Post by **Foxfur** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:46 pm

Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to make a suit out of dismembered soccer balls. With the color scheme it should not be too hot or cold...

Thanks CFM. Great ideas. I'm glad so many people are into this, so many great motivating suggestions. My projects wouldn't be half as cool without eplayans feedback and motivation. I'm hittin fabric warehouse today. Now that I know EspressoDude has and can drive a sewing machine I'm hoping he can teach me to drive mine

Can't wait!!!

Post by **AntiM** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:53 pm

My workroom (aka 2nd bedroom) IS a fabric warehouse.

I haven't sewn anything this year, the tendonitis has flared up again and again. Good thing I have ten years of costumes on tap.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:57 pm

Foxfur wrote:Thanks CFM. Great ideas. I'm glad so many people are into this, so many great motivating suggestions.

I thrive on it. Ask me anything, anything at all.

Also, while you're at it, send me a plane ticket to Reno, ha ha ha!

Who wants a pickle shot??

I've submitted another event to the WWW:

For man had succeeded in destroying the world, but war? War never changes. RAIDERBALL: Flag football+Capture the Flag+basketballâ€¦with guns and villains. And PRIZES!! Would you kindly? NO MUTANTS ALLOWED.

Date and Time TBA.

Dr Jet Sinister · Post by **Dr Jet Sinister** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:31 pm

Foxfur wrote: Green?
Or blue?
Salad anyone?

Ff

Neither. Wife-beater in dirty white or black and BDU shorts. We'll be double proud to have you as a neighbor.

MisaBlue · Post by **MisaBlue** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:21 pm

Foxfur wrote: Green?
Or blue?
Salad anyone?

Ff

Do you need to wear any??? Would be nice to see some of the skin

Edit for this as I forgot to say it: I love the stamp!!!

Minxy · Post by **Minxy** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:59 pm

I agree with Misa. Foxfur you're adorable! I love the medallion and I'm not sure WHYYY you have a spatula in your mouth but hey, it was cute!!!

Glad you're having so much fun with your costumes. That's why I love Burning Man prep. It's months of on-the-edge anticipation that just ramps up when you are working on or complete a project. So much fun!

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:14 pm

melaniejane wrote:Sadly I am not much of a dresser-upperor. My dry humour and dodgy accent will have to suffice. It will be practical shoes, whatever shirts and pants and skirts that fit into my bag. Gosh that sounds sad. Any advice for a short, curvy chick?

Dodgy accent, dry humour, and.... a silly hat or wearable lights of some sort (really necessary at night, this year, little moon) I always go with a hat, a hat with lights, a hat with attitude and good shade. There's nothing wrong with sensible in my book. You will accessorize more as the week goes on and a smile is the best thing to wear anyway. My neighbors have always added to my gear with goofy things they brought. I also have had some good ground score schwag moop. or moop schwag?

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:01 pm

Foxfur, a Roman style belt & apron would be much easier to deal with in the JOTS, especially if you are drunk:

and, just begs for Foxfur Special custom rivets. Would look great with a tan

or, cotton boxers.

MelanieJane, sarongs are a great idea, just buy a big square of pretty fabric and practice wrapping it around your bod. If it looks like it will fray & MOOP, run a line of Fray-Blok or glue or fabric paint along the edge.

Short skirts are cool and can be warmed up with stockings or leggings at night time. Fishnets or patterns are fun, small light & easy to pack.

Booty shorts, ditto, I buy "boy short" panties which are exactly the same thing at 1/10th the price.

Any coat or jacket or fuzzy bathrobe can be jazzed up with el-wire, sewn on the outside for a crisp image or inside for a blurry glow... and, I have an extra 10-ft piece with a battery pack attached, takes 2 AA's, happy to help you with that MJ!

Foxfur · Post by **Foxfur** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:02 pm

Damn Jet, very practical. I'm goin with it as my primary. Secondary outfits for travelling or when I wanna feel mysterious.
MDF - that roman garb is hot, yeeow! Daddy like! I'ma start looking for patterns!
Minxy and Misa! You two are awful. Yay awful. I love you both!
Oh Minxy, that was a huge salad fork in my mouth. I'm subject to whimsy.

I hit 3 yard sales and 2 goodwills. 2 fur vests, 1 is leopard spotted, 1 looks like real fur.
At home I found that it's actually a fur lined khaki vest. I'm leaving it inside out.
A buck for the cutest sheepskin lined camo BDU style jacket for gifting. Women's small.
Some really awesome BDU pants, extra thin ripstop and made my 6'oclock look way acceptable

. BDU's dont do that. I noticed the cut was unusual, waist was a bit low and the zipper was really short. Looked at the tag inside and they're ladies. I found em on a rack in mens. The tag said 34. Who knew? Comfiest pants ever. Spent 20 minutes crusin pants in the ladies racks

30 feet of red rope light to use or gift. 120volt but perfect for where a generator is, at a bar maybe? It's brand new and was $3.

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Ff

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:33 am

Went to pick up a new 5gal water cooler and walmart has the 120 quart Xtreme cooler for $54.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:50 am

FIGJAM wrote:Went to pike up a new 5gal water cooler and walmart has the 120 quart Xtreme cooler for $54.

That's a good price.. But I'm trying to cut down on space eating equipment.

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:02 am

Foxfur wrote: MDF - that roman garb is hot, yeeow! Daddy like! I'ma start looking for patterns!

You don't need no stinkin' pattern, get a big wide belt and start riveting strips to it.

Foxfur wrote: Some really awesome BDU pants, extra thin ripstop and made my 6'oclock look way acceptable .

I am all in favor of "way acceptable" glutes. Best reason ever for that Roman apron arrangement, don't you think?

Oh and Figjam:

FIGJAM wrote:Went to pike up a new 5gal water cooler and walmart has the 120 quart Xtreme cooler for $54.

You are giving me serious Cargo Space Envy.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:14 am

//
There is a big doings at Antique Power Land this week end..

Leaving my wallet home.. Just going, to drool

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:32 am

MyDearFriend wrote:You are giving me serious Cargo Space Envy.

oh yeah. It fits in here, or it stays home.

Foxfur · Post by **Foxfur** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:58 am

MyDearFriend wrote:
Foxfur wrote: MDF - that roman garb is hot, yeeow! Daddy like! I'ma start looking for patterns!
You don't need no stinkin' pattern, get a big wide belt and start riveting strips to it.

Foxfur wrote: Some really awesome BDU pants, extra thin ripstop and made my 6'oclock look way acceptable .
I am all in favor of "way acceptable" glutes. Best reason ever for that Roman apron arrangement, don't you think?

Oh my! I was pretty tired minded when I wrote that. I meant it as a self esteem thing. I had my midlife birthday this year so looking over the shoulder in the mirror and seeing that made me subvocalize a YAY! I love myself in a non-narcississtic and healthy way

.

And I totally failed to get the concept of the romanwear. I thought it was kinda like a kilt. We don't have TV way out here in the canyon so I can't watch Spartacus and the like. I'll do a goolge image search and get crackin on it today. I'm thinking of old leather belts from goodwill...

I need more rivets! I grabbed one of those giant Plano EMT crash boxes from a fire truck yesterday. Has an obscene amount of compartments in the fold out trays and a cavernous main compartment. It fits all of my rivetting tooling, mail supplies, metal strips and sheets, patina chems, etc. I love it!

I'll try to put up a pic of the fur vest later.

I love this place. Smooches all!
Ff

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:10 am

Midlife birthday?

You don't look 75!!!

Foxfur · Post by **Foxfur** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:16 am

MyDearFriend wrote:Foxfur, a Roman style belt & apron would be much easier to deal with in the JOTS, especially if you are drunk:

and, just begs for Foxfur Special custom rivets. Would look great with a tan or, cotton boxers.

I took a close look at the picture again and carefully read your comments. I thought it was like a belt-apron over a manskirt. Umm, now I understand the 'tan' part

Oh my again! I dunno if I have the balls to do that

MyDearFriend wrote:Booty shorts, ditto, I buy "boy short" panties which are exactly the same thing at 1/10th the price.

Are those the low riding type? The waistband of mah undies stick up above the top rear of those most comey pants. Most unsightly!
Bring a pair for me?

(Don't tell Sweetpea, she might get jealous...)

Ff

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:33 am

Foxfur wrote:
MyDearFriend wrote:Booty shorts, ditto, I buy "boy short" panties which are exactly the same thing at 1/10th the price.

Are those the low riding type? The waistband of mah undies stick up above the top rear of those most comey pants. Most unsightly!
Bring a pair for me?
(Don't tell Sweetpea, she might get jealous...)

Ff

If you take a 34 trouser, then yeah I have some that might fit

in colors I don't like that have never been worn, so, no disrespect to your lovely wife.

Just FYI, underwear is supposed to peek out the waistband these days, in fact some of mine have a cute lil ribbon at the center back which is meant to be seen. But I am keeping those!