Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at all.
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
-Ziplock bags various sizes.
-Wigs hats and masks to share/try on
-Dry beans
-Monopoly pieces
-Tweezers
-Something that will be too weird for somebody on the playa. They'll be looking for it. And they'll tell stories about it when they get home
-No pistachios.
-Wigs hats and masks to share/try on
-Dry beans
-Monopoly pieces
-Tweezers
-Something that will be too weird for somebody on the playa. They'll be looking for it. And they'll tell stories about it when they get home
-No pistachios.
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If you are going to bring an inflateable sex doll the best kind to get are the ones that stand up on thier own and have a beer holder built in on top of the head.
Just trust me on this.
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
If you fold over the end of tape - especially duct tape just a tiny bit, it makes using it next time waaaaayyyy easier.
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Gorilla tape doesn't actually work on gorillas when they are covered in playa dust.
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Super glue is great for minor cuts and chatty sparkleponies.
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
oneeyeddick wrote:If you are going to bring an inflateable sex doll the best kind to get are the ones that stand up on thier own and have a beer holder built in on top of the head.
Just trust me on this.
Nice if they have an ashtray too.
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
Don't forget the WD-40 or similar lubricant for when your bike seizes up or the zippers on any of your gear start to give you trouble, otherwise you may not be able to zip your tent door shut halfway through the week. I usually have trouble with at least one zipper every year, last year it was the supply/food/clothing tent that wouldn't close. At least I had spring clamps and the rain fly to cover it the rest of the week. Oh yeah, always have a plan "B", and maybe a "C" too!
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
The best way to make new friends on the playa is to take a page out of the canine book. Butt sniffing is a warm, friendly greeting that all will enjoy.
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
theCryptofishist wrote:The best way to make new friends on the playa is to take a page out of the canine book. Butt sniffing is a warm, friendly greeting that all will enjoy.
+1
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
theCryptofishist wrote:The best way to make new friends on the playa is to take a page out of the canine book. Butt sniffing is a warm, friendly greeting that all will enjoy.
I thought shirt cocking was the best way?
Normal? Bah! A cheerful ideal for the weak-minded.
Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
Foxfur wrote:Super glue is great for minor cuts and chatty sparkleponies.
And for gluing the bleeding cracks in people's heels closed when they get a big case of playa foot.
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
Get a pedicure before you go - even if you have never had one before - have them do extra callous removal if needed....
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
Rubbing playa dust into dirty hair and combing it out again is a good substitute for a shampoo and rinse.
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The Department of Public Works just wants a sip of your whiskey.
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Mojojita wrote:Get a pedicure before you go - even if you have never had one before - have them do extra callous removal if needed....
So that's why my friend wanted to take me with her for a pedicure...
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
oneeyeddick wrote:If you are going to bring an inflateable sex doll the best kind to get are the ones that stand up on thier own and have a beer holder built in on top of the head.
I dunno, I find the height of the Perfect Date Doll kind of creepy...
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
It's probably too late for an appointment but ladies and gents, consider waxing as apposed to shaving out there. less muss and fuss 

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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
Believe it or not, one of those small flask-sized bottles of unopened, good whiskey will get you to the front of almost any line at BM.
(Gate and DMV are probably two of the few places this don't work. Trust me, they already got much better whiskey than your peddling).
(Gate and DMV are probably two of the few places this don't work. Trust me, they already got much better whiskey than your peddling).
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Setting the Man on fire early has already been done. (Although, if some does do it, try to convince the folks who have been annoying you all week that Burning Man is over and they should leave now to avoid the Exodus rush.)
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BBadger wrote:oneeyeddick wrote:If you are going to bring an inflateable sex doll the best kind to get are the ones that stand up on thier own and have a beer holder built in on top of the head.
I dunno, I find the height of the Perfect Date Doll kind of creepy...
I have that exact doll, thus the reference.
Her height places her exactly where she needs to be.
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If you pull the grips off your handlebars, you'll have a handy spot to stash jerky sticks.
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
Jackass wrote:Don't forget the WD-40 or similar lubricant for when your bike seizes up or the zippers on any of your gear start to give you trouble, otherwise you may not be able to zip your tent door shut halfway through the week. I usually have trouble with at least one zipper every year, last year it was the supply/food/clothing tent that wouldn't close. At least I had spring clamps and the rain fly to cover it the rest of the week. Oh yeah, always have a plan "B", and maybe a "C" too!
I would recommend a silicon spray...doesn't stain or have the strong odor of WD-40.
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chap stick works better on the zippers than either WD-40 or silicon spray, and it doesn't leave an oily stain along the seam of the zipper
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oneeyeddick wrote:I have that exact doll, thus the reference.
Her height places her exactly where she needs to be.
Couldn't you just attach some bent rebar to a taller doll's knees so that she's in a bowing stance? That's how I ... I mean, that'd be one way to do it.
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oneeyeddick wrote:chap stick works better on the zippers than either WD-40 or silicon spray, and it doesn't leave an oily stain along the seam of the zipper
I'd heard soap. Worth bringing a small hotel bar???? I've got about a gazillion of those around the house.
(or is it just going to be a horrible soapy mess if it rains?)
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
Well the old-school classic zipper-fix is pencil graphite. Run a sharpened pencil along the zipper and you'll rub off graphite that will serve as lubricant.
That's twice in this thread I've recommended pencils. That's kinda weird.
That's twice in this thread I've recommended pencils. That's kinda weird.
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jella wrote:It's probably too late for an appointment but ladies and gents, consider waxing as apposed to shaving out there. less muss and fuss
Too late? I'm flying out next Thursday and was planning on getting waxed a couple of days before that.
It might be too late if your hair's not long enough though!
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Re: Pointless tips that might or might not help you out at a
oneeyeddick wrote:chap stick works better on the zippers than either WD-40 or silicon spray, and it doesn't leave an oily stain along the seam of the zipper
Oooh, that's a handy tip!

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That's right, and after you finish rubbing it on your dusty zipper.... gift it!
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