Rain on the Playa

[theCryptofishist]

I'm sure I've see that avatar before...

[C.f.M.]

You're coming!!!???!!!

YOU are top of my list of 'eplayans most want to meet" !!!

Aw, thanks! I have to start posting all over to make up for missing the last coupla years, and then sit on a throne during the MnG so the masses can bring their fealties. And steak and champagne.

Does playa mud pack up real bad? Like, I'm used to traipsing about in my rain boots, in the muddy mountains of Asheville, but the mud doesn't really stick to the bottom of my shoes. Maybe it'll all be clear and dry in two weeks.

[Savannah]

Playa mud packs thicker and sticks harder than any other mud I've ever encountered.

Welcome back, C.f.M.

[C.f.M.]

When I was in Kenya, the mud accumulated on our shoes and was measurable. My sandals turned into platforms. I hadn't seen anything like it.

[Savannah]

If it rains on the playa this year, you will be reunited with platform sandals. Unless you sit in the shade drinking and catcalling at the people walking around in it, which is what I'm fond of doing.

[FIGJAM]

I'm afraid that I cannot allow any more rain on the playa this year.

I have too much to do!

[Elliot]

When I was in Kenya, the mud accumulated on our shoes and was measurable. My sandals turned into platforms. I hadn't seen anything like it.

Yup. 1/2 inch lift per step.
Good to "see" you again!

[Ugly Dougly]

So my experimental cloudbuster is having teh desired effects.

[C.f.M.]

When I was in Kenya, the mud accumulated on our shoes and was measurable. My sandals turned into platforms. I hadn't seen anything like it.

Yup. 1/2 inch lift per step.
Good to "see" you again!

I hope I get to see you - I will never forget your kindness with the bike loan!

[Sundial]

"FORK YOUR DAY!" - SFSLIM

Fuck my life!

[9ah]

That was so three days ago!

http://instagram.com/sfslim - For up to date photos of the playa and DPW crew fun.

[Sundial]

That was like...seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew three days ago.

[9ah]

That was like...seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew three days ago.

Needs more Brooklyn in it!

[Sundial]

[9ah]

Exactly.

[sharke]

Maybe I should start a new thread, or email FIGJAM directly, but what would be the best way for me to secure a gutter system to my costco carport?

Signature-worthy

[theCryptofishist]

THE WEATHER

First off, weather happens on playa. It's quite unpredictable, in fact. It's hot. It's cold. Last week it rained ... like crazy. And when it rains on playa, it gets super muddy and slippery. However, once the rains stop, it dries out rather quickly (which it did, thankfully).

It's unlikely it'll rain during the event, but you never do know. Really, you don't. So come prepared for anything. (And the best thing to do if it rains is to STAY PUT, don't drive your vehicle, don't ride your bike, listen to BMIR for updates and wait it out.)

If you'd like to know what's happening on playa RIGHT NOW, check out our Black Rock City weather station ... data uploads every 5 minutes. Enjoy!

http://65.161.206.29/brcweather/

And if you'd like to watch other forecasters make feeble attempts to predict what will be happening, check out these sources:

http://bit.ly/19w4cix

Just so we can ignore the official word...

[C.f.M.]

Latest update I just got is still cloudy and stormy...the packer in me is so confused. To wellie or not to wellie? No way I can fit an umbrella. Do I need the crazy cold weather stuff? One year I need the wool coat and fur hat, next year I never layer on more than a hoodie. The desert is trying to kill you, in more ways than one.

Barefoot = best in muddy playa?

[lemur]

my umbrella fits into the palm of my hand...

like 4-5inches by 2

maybe you can find one?

i bring it every year along with an 'emergency pancho'

[Sham]

Get a few cheap dollar store umbrellas. They're a dollar!
Bring layers of clothing. If it gets hot out, you can strip down. Be creative!

[Rice]

Latest update I just got is still cloudy and stormy...the packer in me is so confused. To wellie or not to wellie? No way I can fit an umbrella. Do I need the crazy cold weather stuff? One year I need the wool coat and fur hat, next year I never layer on more than a hoodie. The desert is trying to kill you, in more ways than one.

Barefoot = best in muddy playa?

One of my peeps set up a weather station in BRC: http://65.161.206.29/brcweather/

You cannot get more accurate current weather than this!!!

[FIGJAM]

There is no rain.

[Rice]

There is no rain.

Yup, talked to my sweety earlier tonight and it was HOT, HOT HOT... (a bit windy, getting more dusty as ppl start to arrive) - she has been there since the 4th

[Lonesomebri]

Yet still no reply to my post on how to attach a gutter system to my shade shelter...

[theCryptofishist]

Duct tape and bungee balls. It's the playa. D'uh.

[FIGJAM]

Yet still no reply to my post on how to attach a gutter system to my shade shelter...

Cut 2" pvc in half the long way and zip tie it to the grommets!!!

[caffeineslinger]

It's not gonna rain. But if it does don't worry about it. You'll love it.

[maladroit]

It'll be acid rain, and when it hits the alkaline playa it'll be the world's largest science fair volcano.

[Sham]

Everything on the playa is an amazing adventure. If it's hot and dusty, we are all enjoying it together. If it rains, we can all share and have a blast.
Heat, wind, dust, sun, stars, rain! Bring it on!

[C.f.M.]

My regionals are all notorious for rain, I don't mind it. But, it's the mountains of Georgia and North Carolina, not the desert! Not so pleasant for people stuck at the gate if it closes (like I was for 7 hours in 2010!!) or the people working.


When it rains there, is it like...an all day rain? Bursts of intense 20-minute afternoon showers (like we get here in the South near-daily, during summertime)? Who the hell knows it's the playa shut up and just deal with it?