One Item for BMan 2013 a Day

[Sundial]

Ride from Reno to BRC taken care of, as well as accomodations in Reno. Its such a relief having those out of the way.

[AntiM]

Dry food bins packed. Just missing my Jumbo Raisins. Maybe some trail mix.

[geospyder]

Company is gone. Now I can start rearranging and packing the boxes. The company was interesting. My brother, his wife and her sister - who is a "sister". Strange to have this little 4' 11" person in a habit in the house. She almost reminded me of Cousin Itt in the Munsters.

[theCryptofishist]

Boy, I'm trying to imagine the order that would cloister Cousin Itt.

[C.f.M.]

Ride from Reno to BRC taken care of, as well as accomodations in Reno. Its such a relief having those out of the way.

Lucky duck! That's really the only thing I need to do/being a problem, right now.

I need a ride into BRC on Friday, 8/23, from Reno.

I might have found one, but they aren't getting in until late, and I want to suck every last meager drop of EA blood out of that pass...!

[maladroit]

New boots nicely broken in, just in time! Almost as light as sneakers, but still have a steel toe. I'm mostly excited about the side zipper, because tying dusty laces with playa-hands is horrible.

[C.f.M.]

On my list this year: boots with no zipper. They get stuck (even if you have oil). I've also had the problem of my boots not fitting, by the end of the week, and not wanting to zip up. I've lost...two or three pairs, to the playa, with zipper problems.

[maladroit]

On my list this year: boots with no zipper. They get stuck (even if you have oil). I've also had the problem of my boots not fitting, by the end of the week, and not wanting to zip up. I've lost...two or three pairs, to the playa, with zipper problems.

I have high hopes for waxed zippers. Nothing else I had out there with zippers on it failed (pants, tent, duffle bags)....so I hope it works.

[unjonharley]

On my list this year: boots with no zipper. They get stuck (even if you have oil). I've also had the problem of my boots not fitting, by the end of the week, and not wanting to zip up. I've lost...two or three pairs, to the playa, with zipper problems.

I have high hopes for waxed zippers. Nothing else I had out there with zippers on it failed (pants, tent, duffle bags)....so I hope it works.

Have leather spats.. Come 2/3 up to knees.. Surplus black ops. They were worn ad turned back in..Shoes are orthodics..

[tattoogoddess]

Hooked up the truck to trailer lighting harness, it works.
Tom patched his bike tire her ran over glass with (don't drink and bike by the scuzzy apartment building kids)
Painted more of our banner and should have it totally done by Tuesday night.

Caught up in yard work around the apartment building so there is less for our vacation person to do.

Going to put screen blocker on the tent on Tuesday and finish my packing, not much else left to do.

We head out in 10 days!

[ygmir]

Company is gone. Now I can start rearranging and packing the boxes. The company was interesting. My brother, his wife and her sister - who is a "sister". Strange to have this little 4' 11" person in a habit in the house. She almost reminded me of Cousin Itt in the Munsters.

egad!! a cardinal sin!! Cousin It, was on the Adams Family!!

*hangs head and walks out, feeling shaken and disturbed*

[danibel]

A tip someone told me about zippers that I never knew was - pencils. Bring a pencil and sharpener and run the lead of the pencil all over the zipper. This is bound to be moopy so plan accordingly for the bits and shavings. Keep sharpening the pencil and running it on the zipper all over. Apparently the lead helps keep it from getting stuck. *shrug* maybe worth a try for a pair of boots you really want to keep for the playa.

I bought some boots for this year with a ties. Not sure if I will be regret it, but I hope not. I like my cowboy boots! they slip on - No Ties, No Zipper!

[C.f.M.]

It is Cousin Itt, though, so if you're going to try and shame someone for not knowing their horror-y vintage TV shows, at least spell it right.

[C.f.M.]

Last year when I had another zipper fail, I took the boot to Blackrock Hardware (it was tangled and caught up in the teeth). They totally fixed it.

By punching holes up and down the side, with some fancy machine, and using some plastic rope stuff to tie it up, a la corset-y. That place is RAD. I'd break something else just to have an excuse to go back and hang out.

[theCryptofishist]

Company is gone. Now I can start rearranging and packing the boxes. The company was interesting. My brother, his wife and her sister - who is a "sister". Strange to have this little 4' 11" person in a habit in the house. She almost reminded me of Cousin Itt in the Munsters.

egad!! a cardinal sin!! Cousin It, was on the Adams Family!!

*hangs head and walks out, feeling shaken and disturbed*

But he did spell his name Itt.

I just had my brain put in the right show, so I didn't notice until now.

A tip someone told me about zippers that I never knew was - pencils. Bring a pencil and sharpener and run the lead of the pencil all over the zipper. This is bound to be moopy so plan accordingly for the bits and shavings. Keep sharpening the pencil and running it on the zipper all over. Apparently the lead helps keep it from getting stuck. *shrug* maybe worth a try for a pair of boots you really want to keep for the playa.

Graphite is a lubricant. And you can buy pencil sharpeners that catch the shavings. I don't suggest going with an electric. Although, turning on your gennie for that does have a certain morbid appeal...

[danibel]

Graphite is a lubricant. And you can buy pencil sharpeners that catch the shavings. I don't suggest going with an electric. Although, turning on your gennie for that does have a certain morbid appeal...

Ah yes! You can buy straight sticks of graphite from the art store too. That might be better than pencils and sharpeners

[unjonharley]

Carpenters pencils work the best for zippers..Cheaper and don't make a mess all over the place.

[geospyder]

Company is gone. Now I can start rearranging and packing the boxes. The company was interesting. My brother, his wife and her sister - who is a "sister". Strange to have this little 4' 11" person in a habit in the house. She almost reminded me of Cousin Itt in the Munsters.

egad!! a cardinal sin!! Cousin It, was on the Adams Family!!

*hangs head and walks out, feeling shaken and disturbed*

But he did spell his name Itt.

I just had my brain put in the right show, so I didn't notice until now.

Shame shame on me

[geospyder]

It is Cousin Itt, though, so if you're going to try and shame someone for not knowing their horror-y vintage TV shows, at least spell it right.

Also it's the Addams Family Note the double D

[theCryptofishist]

Ygmir might have difficulties with double letters. I don't that happens in runes.

[C.f.M.]

Hm, maybe I'll try graphite, then, instead of sewing machine oil - though when it jumps the track, like last year, not much helping that.

I just got my ride in, so that's my one HUGE item for the day! And I can shop at a WalMart in Reno, so I don't need to fly with heavy stuff like batteries! Eplaya is a magical, magical place full of Burning Man fairies and elves who make dreams come true, gosh darn it.

[ygmir]

Hm, maybe I'll try graphite, then, instead of sewing machine oil - though when it jumps the track, like last year, not much helping that.

I just got my ride in, so that's my one HUGE item for the day! And I can shop at a WalMart in Reno, so I don't need to fly with heavy stuff like batteries! Eplaya is a magical, magical place full of Burning Man fairies and elves who make dreams come true, gosh darn it.

[media]

[theCryptofishist]

So graceful, our Ygmir. And such a dainty hand with the embroidery...

[FIGJAM]

They use graphite powder for locks too.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lucky-Line-P ... /100186490

[BeeWeeDee]

Took the truck into the mechanic and got the following news -

Brakes checked. One return spring broken and was replaced. Otherwise brakes look good.
Radiator flushed and new coolant added.
Differential and transmission oil changed.
Oil change with new oil filter
Air filter changed. Asked for a spare for after the playa
Topped up the windshield wiper fluid and wiper blades replaced.
Checked all the lights including the brake lights
Replaced the timing belt (had never been done before) and due at 80K miles
Replaced the serpentine belt and pullys.
General tune up and spark plugs replaced - compression checked out OK.
New sensor (air temperature) to make the check engine light go out.
Battery checked and OK - New at the beginning of 2013 anyway.
Tires are OK
Gas gauge is still fucked - reads perpetually at empty but I have a gallons burned vs. miles driven log book system that works.
Confidence in the truck is now restored.

Continued to work on the dry ice chest - this has turned into a 12 cubic foot behemoth capable of storing a very large amount of ice cream, frozen food to be reheated for the meet and greets, and a large amount of ice. I will stock it with about 100 pounds of dry ice and the engineer in me tells me it should last for the 11 days.

Details details details....

[C.f.M.]

Sew. Sew, darn it. Sew stuff and clean out all the project piles and pull out the winter clothes and start packing. I recently got rid of most everything I owned, to move, and don't have a whole heck of a lot left to wear. Yes, Yggie, I know, I know. "...and the problem there is...?"

And pick out some goggles.

[unjonharley]

Don't like cold eggs for breakfast.. So I made a steam tray.. With a four cup SS bowl that is also the dishpan.. Put in two cup water and heat.. My plate fits on top of the bowl.. Then a ss lid over the plate.. This keeps the food warm whine fixing the spuds and pancakes.. Then reheat the water+ in the bowl to wash dishes.. Cheese egg omelet, pancakes x 3, potato shreds and 1/4 lb. meat sub.. Now I'm ready for the playa.. OH!, all of this is from rehydrated stock..

[msj2u]

Eye drops
Nose Spray
Chap Stick

Single dollars for buying ice, better the worker bees party then have to give out change!! *j/k* or am I?

Yikes, getting late!

MSJ

[geospyder]

Eye drops
Nose Spray
Chap Stick

Single dollars for buying ice, better the worker bees party then have to give out change!! *j/k* or am I?

Yikes, getting late!

MSJ

Thanks for the reminder - one dollar bills.

[VultureChow]

Eye drops
Nose Spray
Chap Stick

Single dollars for buying ice, better the worker bees party then have to give out change!! *j/k* or am I?

Yikes, getting late!

MSJ

Thanks for the reminder - one dollar bills.

Time to schedule another shift on the pole.