One Item for BM a Day (2010-2012)

Rabbette · Post by **Rabbette** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:02 pm

Had to go sign for a package - and was totally surprised and super excited it was my LED lights... those things are bright and cool. I can't believe they run off 3 AA batteries.

I also forgot that I decided to get 2 of the multi-colored ones and WOW are they dynamite! Now I just have to make a decision on where I want to use all these - I know 2 strands are going on the bikes.

Woo hoo - glowing happy lighted eyes!

Bounce530 · Post by **Bounce530** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:58 pm

Did a test run with the small tent, and glad we did, as we came up with some issues that will need to be worked out.
Also, since we went camping last weekend, I was able to go through the 'burning bins' to clean, and restock them.
Bought a bunch of batteries
Worked on the parking plan for the camp.
Added a few items to the shopping list.

This weekend I'll set up the monkey hut to make sure everything is still there, and that the PVC didn't become too brittle over the year. Also might fur the bikes...typing that just gave me an idea...maybe I'll fur the monkey hut PVC...LOL.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:50 pm

Minxy wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:
Minxy wrote:I've been thinking about grabbing one of those Pstyles, too. They sound awfully handy.

Whaaat? You read my blog and don't have one, yet?? I keep one on me for the trip/Gate and one in my packed stuff.
I know, I know. *looks sheepish* I've wanted one since you posted about it. I just haven't gotten one...yet. I'm not sure I'd really need one but it still sounds super nice to have.

Are you sure you're not talking about a ticket? Because they sold out of pstyles for this year on Monday.
(She said grimly...)

melodiousdirge · Post by **melodiousdirge** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 12:33 am

Sorted out some candycanes!

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:45 am

Pstyles aren't sold out.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_ ... nkw=pstyle

http://www.thepstyle.com/categories/pStyle/

Oh....is that a ticket joke?

Did I tell y'all I sold my first Ebay item? A vintage sanitary napkin belt. To a lady who still uses them. The other ones end soon....nothing's going for what I hoped (yet). And I just can't believe nobody wants this tie

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

If I wore ties, I'd be buried in it.

Dropped off more clothes to sell. Went through books again. Surely somebody out there also collects Emma Goldman and Anais Nin material...I think I might donate my Chaim Potok collection to the local synagogue...

Assembled a project pile of tops I'll never sew. It's really hard and time-consuming, without a mannequin (I have a mannequin that was perfect...50lbs ago).

yurtgirl · Post by **yurtgirl** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:39 am

Will send in my order today for blinking lights and solar lamps. Did anyone else have a momentary feeling of panic yet excitement when they read the "36 days" till the man burns in the JRS newsletter? I really need to stop making lists of things to do and start doing them.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:04 am

melodiousdirge wrote:Sorted out some candycanes!

very clever, the doubling up of the curved part. something to hammer on. Does it help as much as you'd hoped?

Post by **Savannah** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:44 pm

If people are having difficulties finding p-styles or don't use eBay, these are just a sample of what's available, in order of price:

I laugh to see that the freshette (the one I like) is going for $29.95. Hilarious. Don't do it. I bought mine for under $20. Add to cart, wait a few days, visit your cart a few days later and the price will often has dropped--and the cart has a mechanism that actually tells you so! They're trying to tempt you. (I frequently invite them to do so.)

Or get a cheaper one. The other two look fine. The Lady Elegance . . .

. . . looks easier, the Go Girl is compact and cheapest.

Rehearsing is usually the key.

lazerfox · Post by **lazerfox** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:18 pm

We bought our goggles. My face (at least) is officially sandstorm ready

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:28 pm

Lazerfox, you look fabulous!!!

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:33 pm

aww you look cute!

jella · Post by **jella** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:43 pm

Very Nice lazerfox !
ok that's it it's done I gotta do something else now..like clean the rv

removable storage basket

ohCarie · Post by **ohCarie** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:08 pm

Jella--awesome rickshaw! Savannah--I just got my go-girl in the mail from amazon (dirt cheap!) Need to practice, thanks for the tip!

Last night we started assembling the mobile "spring break experience" and we couldn't stop smiling! Got most of the props from goodwill, which is good, because I can justify all the money I've been spending there as charity. I don't think my car can pass a thrift without stopping lately--It's sick! Feels like it's getting close.

I figure we have 3 weekends between now and leaving for the playa---OMG!

melodiousdirge · Post by **melodiousdirge** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:11 pm

Elorrum wrote:
melodiousdirge wrote:Sorted out some candycanes!
very clever, the doubling up of the curved part. something to hammer on. Does it help as much as you'd hoped?

I haven't tried pounding one in just yet. I live in Oil & Gas country, so pounding a stake a few feet down into the earth is somewhat risky business.

I'm thinking I should invest in a 4 foot farm jack for pulling them out. only like $50 from HF, and with a million other uses beyond BM.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:34 pm

Got my DMV invitation yesterday. (actually, I got it the day before, but opened and printed it yesterday.

Post by **Elderberry** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:41 pm

They sure look pretty. It's been my experience that they are a bit hard to pound in the hard playa, as the hammer never strikes directly above the part of the stake that's being driven into the ground.

Don't waste $50. Just bring a pair of channel locks or vice grips. That's all you'll need to pull them. Sometimes if they are being resistant, just pour a little water around them.

melodiousdirge wrote:
Elorrum wrote:
melodiousdirge wrote:Sorted out some candycanes!
very clever, the doubling up of the curved part. something to hammer on. Does it help as much as you'd hoped?
I haven't tried pounding one in just yet. I live in Oil & Gas country, so pounding a stake a few feet down into the earth is somewhat risky business.

I'm thinking I should invest in a 4 foot farm jack for pulling them out. only like $50 from HF, and with a million other uses beyond BM.

melodiousdirge · Post by **melodiousdirge** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:46 pm

jkisha wrote:They sure look pretty. It's been my experience that they are a bit hard to pound in the hard playa, as the hammer never strikes directly above the part of the stake that's being driven into the ground.

I was considering welding a third 6" length parralel to the main spike portion of them to hammer on to deal with this issue. This kind of thing always consumes FAR more time than anticipated though. I spent almost an entire day making all of them as-is, so they will have to do; hopefully it's not too big of an issue.

Jury's still out on the farm jack. Depends if I can think of another reason that I "need" it. :p

FaeTora · Post by **FaeTora** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:18 pm

I got all my day and night clothes done, my ticket for BM, a sleeping bag, a comforter, pillows, my early pass, my camp placement, and my airline ticket.

My tent came in with issues. I now have to figure out if my crappy texas tent will work somehow or if I can borrow my friends three season as I don't think it will come in on time.

So whats my one thing? I got idea for canning food and I am looking at food saver-ing a few things now that I know its ok to fly with cold food as long as you use freezer packs and not dry ice!

Knowledge is power. ::sings Reading rainbow::

Jax Dee · Post by **Jax Dee** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:54 am

Thought I was all done shopping but I broke down and bought a reclining lounger. Making sure I can rest comfortably is going to be key to my enjoyment.

lazerfox · Post by **lazerfox** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 4:26 am

thanks MDF, lucky420 & jella.

Jella you did an awesome job with the rickshaw!

lazerfox · Post by **lazerfox** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:18 am

in addition to the goggles I also got some utility belt pouches that were on clearance at the local army surplus store and a single person first aid kit that will fit in one of said pouches. Oh and a little camera pouch with carabiner (also on clearance) that I will use for my hand-held gps. My utility belt is running out of room! Maybe I need to make my belly larger hmm...nah fuck it...not enough time

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:49 am

I cleaned up my boudoir and added more fuel to the clothing fire.

Also decided to part with three bustier things I made. They're not fancy, and far from professionally finished, but anybody want them?

This one

is an old medical back brace painted black and covered with denim bits from some Tripp graver pants

this one

is fabric sewn onto a girdle, but just to the sides. The pocket kinda flattens your boob. And then this one that you can't really see well

You can get a better idea of it's shape here: http://playabound.wordpress.com/2010/08 ... ered-post/

I'm a 14-18ish. I'd just ask for a smidge of help with postage.

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:03 am

I like the first one!

Cleaned out the airstream of all random stuff, starting to load in costumes and non-perishable items. PLaying tetris with stuff is fun all on it's own. Finished eight more cooling neckbands.

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:23 am

tamarakay wrote:I like the first one!

Cleaned out the airstream of all random stuff, starting to load in costumes and non-perishable items. PLaying tetris with stuff is fun all on it's own. Finished eight more cooling neckbands.

How many necks to you have, Tamara???

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:34 am

tamarakay wrote:I like the first one!

It's yours if you want it!

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:54 am

C.f.M. wrote:
tamarakay wrote:I like the first one!
It's yours if you want it!

Yippee!

And MDF, lol, just mine and the stallions. But, I seem to have acquired a lot of friends that are going to this hot place in the desert...

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:59 am

tamarakay wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:
tamarakay wrote:I like the first one!
It's yours if you want it!
Yippee!

And MDF, lol, just mine and the stallions. But, I seem to have acquired a lot of friends that are going to this hot place in the desert...

Mail or pick up in person?

PM me your address, lovely lady, if you want me to mail it.

yurtgirl · Post by **yurtgirl** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:47 pm

Went to the military surplus store and got goggles, paracord and big desert scarves that were recommended on eplaya somewhere. wow, it's really happening!

Also bought some Horizon shelf stable milk to test since I've never had it before. So far the strawberry is awesome. Haven't gotten to the chocolate or vanilla yet.

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:16 pm

oh oh oh, i think pick up in person if you have space to bring it. Whatever is easier on you.

Today I made southern sweet tea and put it in the juice jugs we've been saving and into the freezer.
Working on a couple of vests for the sparkle stallion. He's been shoring up some shelves in the airstream to hold some of the heavier stuff and sorting tools. Trying to get those organized into two containers.

robrob · Post by **robrob** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 2:30 pm

test assembled my 20x30 conduit shade structure yesterday, and then we made these stakes.
Welded a washer to rebar so we can attach ratchet straps directly.

Planning to hit the rebar caps with some UV reactive paint,and stick a couple UV LED on em. I bought a pack of 25 capxs and only need 16, so i'll probably "gift" the leftovers to any unprotected rebar i stumble across in between our camp and the portajohns.

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