The Bar, Volume #4

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:33 am

*wanders in, makes tea*

Hi GD! yeah, I'd say both.........as mentioned, we do need to acclimatize and prepare for 24/7 adventures and party. As such, booze and or coffee can happen any time!!

Hi Marty!!
Agreed, art is good.

I'm back to doing some work on "The Pinwheel of Death", my little fire effect experiment. I'm hoping for a test burn in the next few days.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:36 am

ygmir wrote:I'm back to doing some work on "The Pinwheel of Death", my little fire effect experiment. I'm hoping for a test burn in the next few days.

Remember to dress appropriately.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:53 am

As always, Elliot!! Safety third is my mantra!!
I have a brand new set of gloves and such, in a box somewhere............

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:00 am

ygmir wrote:As always, Elliot!! Safety third is my mantra!!
I have a brand new set of gloves and such, in a box somewhere............

New gloves tend to be stiff and cumbersome.

I prefer them well broken in.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:06 am

very nice..........so tell the story of ventilating that glove.

and, I said I "have them"............didn't say I'd wear them.

^Rhino! · Post by **^Rhino!** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:05 am

Good morning Ygmir and Elliott! Also anyone else who happens to be hanging around.

FINALLY, after four years without....I finally broke down and bought a shade structure. Just the standard carport from Harbor Freight, BUT it should prove to be a boon with this year's bar.....first time for the Black Rock Beacon. I'm calling it "the Black Rock Beacon Foreign Press Corps Bar and Perpetual Soiree", with apologies to all who were in Saigon in '73 and to Craig Allen Johnston. It'll be open sporadically (when I'm there). We'll have to wait and see what it gets stocked with.......

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:28 am

ygmir wrote:very nice..........so tell the story of ventilating that glove.

Ah yeah, those snapshots are reruns, from when I was raising the roof on my bus. The glove caught fire while I was working, and I tossed it on the ground. When I returned to it, it had burned for a while. Seemed like an opportunity for a comical picture. I'm easily amused.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:40 am

Elliot wrote:
ygmir wrote:very nice..........so tell the story of ventilating that glove.
Ah yeah, those snapshots are reruns, from when I was raising the roof on my bus. The glove caught fire while I was working, and I tossed it on the ground. When I returned to it, it had burned for a while. Seemed like an opportunity for a comical picture. I'm easily amused.

haha nice. I have a similar story, with a shirt:
I was grinding something and caught the shirt on fire. it was loose, so, the flames got pretty big before I realized it, and, out of habit, I start undoing the buttons, really fast, to get it off.........hahhaaa. it took a second to realize the smart thing would be just rip the front open and drop it.......don't worry about losing a button. I did and it's still a rag I use at times. nice soft flannel and all.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:54 am

LeChatNoir wrote:Awe, no grateful dead murals? dang.

and hey, is that cranky unjon around here? I think I smell him.

I'm right behind you..Slap on back of head..

Post by **trilobyte** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:31 am

I can't imagine it being the first time the beacon's had shade, I remember spending more than a few afternoons in 2006 and 2007 with Mitch and others sipping drinks and nibbling bacon under a shade structure....

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:44 am

I think he's talking about personal shade.

^Rhino! · Post by **^Rhino!** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:52 am

trilobyte wrote:I can't imagine it being the first time the beacon's had shade, I remember spending more than a few afternoons in 2006 and 2007 with Mitch and others sipping drinks and nibbling bacon under a shade structure....

Ah, I see you have met the 'bacon availability clause' - bacon available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for Beaconeers and their friends.

As Mitch would say,

Lux. Veritas. Lardum.

The shade structure is for me and the bar. We already have two carports up front. If you're really really nice, you might even get offered one of the best afternoon treats of all time - the Multisource Chocolate Martini, containing Ghirardelli, belgian chocolate, Godiva and just a hint of smooth creamy vanilla in the mix. Served with whipped cream and shaved chocolate on top.

Or perhaps you're into cinnamon vodka shots?

Either way, Trilo, you're a VIP in my book. Fishy too.

knowmad · Post by **knowmad** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:00 pm

Hia Bar peeps.
Greetings from Hot Springs MT, it's lovely here, soaking first thing in the morning sweating out the Days in 95+ heat, and enjoying my self and new friends. wile soaking in the Evenings.

[*Slips back under the bubbles and nods to the music.*]

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:25 pm

(((Knowmad))) that looks awesome.

Time for some afternoon coffee because, damn, I am still worn out from my weekend.

And I suddenly have a shit-ton of stuff to prep and pack by Saturday.

Post by **trilobyte** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:16 pm

Thanks, you're too kind. I'm not sure if there was any kind of schedule, or that bacon service was something advertised. I'd known Mitch and a couple other campmates for years and we were camped a block or two away those years (during the Beacon's transitional years... after the name change but before being back on the grid). As things worked out the last few years the only time I was ever near Center Camp was either while I was rushing to or from a work thing, but hopefully this year I'll get the chance to stop and swing by.

Well, I'm back from the workshop, storage, and supply run, now to go grab a brush...

knowmad · Post by **knowmad** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:36 pm

Just met a suppercool burner here in Hot Springs named Peepers.
Fun-Fun-Fun!

helitack · Post by **helitack** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:21 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:I noticed the twisties. It's so damned lovely that I am awed.

I don't think I've heard of that station. Oh, of course not. I don't go futher east than Arizona.

Huh? Twisties? Ocotillos?
Brand new station

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:43 pm

Twistees was a remark to LeChat, in regard to the awesome tool he made me.
Then I jumped over to you and I don't see the stuff in Texas or New Mexico, just the California and Arizona stuff. I would have seen the environmental documentation if it was a brand new station in my bailiwick.

Admittedly a confusing, string stream-of-consciousness post.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:28 pm

*strolls in, as the sun sets in the smoky haze of distant fires*

Say, Bartender, may I have a glass of champagne in one hand and a stiff shot of courage in the other, please.

On the one hand, I have finished preparing 17 Playa Bicycles, a new record. Only four more to fill the reservation list, and a few more yet as spares. The barn is full of bicycles -- I just need to select a few more and make the necessary repairs and desired upgrades. Sure wish I had a dozen more luggage racks and baskets.

On the other hand, Millicent The Bus has sprung a leak in her left front wheel hub seal, which turned out to be where all that darned oil came from, all along her chassis on that side. Luckily, I know who to take it to, but it will still not be cheap. And I'd rather have it done by a pro, so close to an important trip. Not the time to learn a new trick by practicing at home.

As for the bicycles, the one on the stand now is MyDearFriend's. With rear luggage rack and front handlebar basket -- and a gap in the basket for the Tour de Franzia spigot. It's a ladies' cruiser, but with a BMX handlebar.

Triken's bike served well last year, but gets the BMX treatment also this year -- less back strain.

My own machine is the ancient Schwinn road racer that I converted to Playa-worthy years ago -- mountain bike wheels, BMX handlebar.

Blah, blah, blah.

Sure hope Millicent's brake linings are not soaked too badly with the hub oil.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:48 pm

I'll need constant updates on millies trip to the ICU!

magicmarty · Post by **magicmarty** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:01 pm

All pray for Millie and Elliot's wallet!

Dives into the NEB

(((LF)))

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:57 pm

hey gang.....dang I keep missing Helitack!! well, *waves in absentia*.

Just back from a speed run with Looneytune to Reno to buy a car trailer. Such a deal, he had to commit to go immediately or someone else was buying it......and kudos to the seller: He promised to hold it for a few hours till we could get there, and he did, shunning all other callers until we could arrive, and say yes or no. LT said yes. great trailer, super good price. yay!!

hoping to re-unite Franken camper tomorrow........wish me luck!! trying a new lift/install method.

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:33 am

morning gang. It's all pretty exciting, sadly i am suffering from unemployment ennui. it is too close to BM and i have to much invested in it too really look for a job but sadly I also have too little money or other things to do to keep me occupied.

*sighs* first world problems huh?

well lets try and find something entertaining to do..... any suggestions?

Post by **AntiM** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:22 am

Grai, trade you places. You can come mow my front lawn.

I have art ennui. I'm supposed to be cranking it out, but nothing feels inspiring. Time to fingerpaint until I get my groove back I suppose.

delle · Post by **delle** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:08 am

AntiM wrote:Time to fingerpaint until I get my groove back I suppose.

Most girls stop at the nails. This sounds way more interesting.

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:59 am

No problem antim, i would normally say no to lawn mowing or any kind of garden work but i am bored enough to do even that. However i won't be in mormon country for 21 days.......

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:56 am

Hey graidawg.

I know you've been wanting a green card.

I think I've got you covered on that.

Here you go!!!!!!!!!

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:16 am

*wanders in, makes tea*

hey GD: how long, can you come here and stay, just in regular "tourist" mode? Are there "extensions"?

Hi AntiM! Luckily, I got your new art piece done months ago, so will bring a rock out with me.

I'm hoping to try/use my new lifting system for Frankencamper.......it's that I have to lift it almost 6' off the ground to get the fire truck under it, so jacks won't work. I'm going to try chain falls on each side, from my overhead hoist. Balance seems a little tricky, since I can only get to attachment points, which become "pivot points" upon lifting.

wish me luck!!

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:30 am

crimeny!! Birthdays today:
Piney/Pinemom
Nipple
JStep
Jacque

Happy, Happy Birthday, to all!!

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unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:36 am

Appy Birthday, Ya'll's

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