Went to load my camelback for use as a carry on and realised it still had several ounces of playa dust in it. Did a thorough washing to prevent the "unknown powder" from causing a ruckus.
Knocked out some last minute sewing.
Starting to pack.
One Item for BMan 2013 a Day
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Drawingablank
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
Savannah: I don't know what it is, but no thread here escapes alive. You'll get 1 or 2 real answers at minimum, occasionally 10 or 12, and then we flog it until it's unrecognizable and you can't get your deposit back.
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
I opened the sluices on the savings for Burning Man, the money I did save specifically for Burning Man. Shopped Trader Joe's, Smart and Final (that was my first stop, and apparently it wasn't the latter) I got a new battery, and a 15 watt solar panel I've been watching. Put my smaller water containers in my sister's deep freeze for ice water through the week. If I pull all the canned goods I've been buying throughout the year, I should have enough for two or three Burning Mans, but I live in earthquake country, and they say it's a good idea to have some around. TJ's has a liquid coffee concentrate that cost less than the ground coffee I use to make a concentrate. I figure I've saved a step in my prep, and it's a messy slow step, draining the coffee after it soaks for 12 hours. I count that as a bonus. I was ready to start my chili, and realized I forgot to buy an onion. don't think so. I'll head back out after I mix and bag the trail mix ingredients.
”On second thought, Let’s not go to Camelot. It’s a silly place.”
Roll on through, Tumbleweed.
Roll on through, Tumbleweed.
Re: One Item for BM a Day
Have you tried that coffee concentrate yet? I saw it on their site and was considering getting some myself. Seems like a great option.... if it's good!
Worry is a misuse of imagination
“She had blue skin, And so did he.
He kept it hid And so did she.
They searched for blue Their whole life through,
Then passed right by- And never knew.”
Shel Silverstein
“She had blue skin, And so did he.
He kept it hid And so did she.
They searched for blue Their whole life through,
Then passed right by- And never knew.”
Shel Silverstein
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theCryptofishist
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I found it a little bitter. I put in more splenda than I usually do. In fact, as I took it to work and couldn't find my splenda stash, I ended up looking in the lunchroom and coffee stations until I found some. Not quite absurd, but a skilled writer could push it over the top...
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
Re: One Item for BM a Day
That would have to be a scene with an overly regal boss that must be pleased needed splenda in the coffee, and they are just entering the building, now walking down the hall, etc...
I use the concentrate for iced coffee, so I usually sweeten it and add milk. I use ground beans for hot coffee. I think the caffeine delivery items will be well covered, so I'm willing to risk the TJ version. I think I'll keep the seal on. I did find Pete's coffee on sale, and bought a good sampling of their darker roasts.
I use the concentrate for iced coffee, so I usually sweeten it and add milk. I use ground beans for hot coffee. I think the caffeine delivery items will be well covered, so I'm willing to risk the TJ version. I think I'll keep the seal on. I did find Pete's coffee on sale, and bought a good sampling of their darker roasts.
”On second thought, Let’s not go to Camelot. It’s a silly place.”
Roll on through, Tumbleweed.
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
Bitter, you say.
Not a fan of bitter, much -- especially as I don't sweeten, so it would have to stay that way.
Thanks for the report, you two!!!
Not a fan of bitter, much -- especially as I don't sweeten, so it would have to stay that way.
Thanks for the report, you two!!!
Worry is a misuse of imagination
“She had blue skin, And so did he.
He kept it hid And so did she.
They searched for blue Their whole life through,
Then passed right by- And never knew.”
Shel Silverstein
“She had blue skin, And so did he.
He kept it hid And so did she.
They searched for blue Their whole life through,
Then passed right by- And never knew.”
Shel Silverstein
Re: One Item for BM a Day
I drank a water bottle of mimosa after work and went thriftin'. Didn't find a damn thing. I just need a plain pair of black shoes with no heel, and a black cotton dress or two. Fifth? Sixth? Unsuccessful attempt. Getting fairly frustrated with trying to come up with stuff to wear. Not even fun stuff. Just regular stuff. Fun stuff ain't even on the radar this year.
Now I am going to actually start packing. And drink some more champagne.
Now I am going to actually start packing. And drink some more champagne.
Re: One Item for BM a Day
cfm. Can I help? What gender? What STYLE? What size? I'll be there on Sat the 24th and we could probably find a place for me to drop a little something off for you.
Are you a girly-girl or a manly man? whimsical? Tell Ratty.
I can easily unstuff 20 beanie babies and make you a killer boa.
Are you a girly-girl or a manly man? whimsical? Tell Ratty.
I can easily unstuff 20 beanie babies and make you a killer boa.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
Going through and throwing out... Cutting the clutter.. Going to be one hell of a yard sale in Sept..
Re: One Item for BM a Day
I'm on the same page Unjon. I'm tossing all the shit that doesn't come with. I'm making lists of every freakin thing so I don't have to guess next year. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: One Item for BM a Day
Ratty wrote:I'm on the same page Unjon. I'm tossing all the shit that doesn't come with. I'm making lists of every freakin thing so I don't have to guess next year. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder.
Hahahahahaaa *neither am I* Bwaahhaaahaaaaaaaa!!!
formerly, Triken
keep on triken' Mamma!
Triken' ma blues away.....
Theatre is Life
Cinema is Art
Television is Furniture
keep on triken' Mamma!
Triken' ma blues away.....
Theatre is Life
Cinema is Art
Television is Furniture
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HEY! I gave away 10 count em, TEN tents last month. I'M NOT A HOARDER. Of course most people don't have 10 tents to give. But they were so cheap.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: One Item for BM a Day
Ratty wrote:cfm. Can I help? What gender? What STYLE? What size? I'll be there on Sat the 24th and we could probably find a place for me to drop a little something off for you.
Are you a girly-girl or a manly man? whimsical? Tell Ratty.
I have a vagina. I have style. I wear 12-18ish (smaller on top, bigger on bottom).
I.........................................................................................let's see, words that people might throw at random things I (CFM/doom/Fucking Awesome/glory hole/sclibertine) wear:
WTF
vintage
tailored
creepy
fucking weird
what is wrong with you
that's gorgeous
Helpful?
At my regionals I tend to do things like hoop skirts and corsets and Hitler moustaches and pregnant Confederate Flag swimsuits. Ain't nobody got time for that at Burning Man!I have a pair of these I'm trying to outfit-out.
Things I would probably not wear, unless as a joke:
furry leg warmers
furry anything
merkins
bunny ears
birthday suit
body paint
glitter
feathers
Even if you don't have anything, the fact you even thought about it is AWESOME, and I thank you!
Re: One Item for BM a Day
I'm into a fresh bottle of wine and I'm on it.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: One Item for BM a Day
Ratty wrote:I'm into a fresh bottle of wine and I'm on it.
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theCryptofishist
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I'm not either.Triken wrote:Ratty wrote:I'm on the same page Unjon. I'm tossing all the shit that doesn't come with. I'm making lists of every freakin thing so I don't have to guess next year. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder. I'm not a hoarder.
Hahahahahaaa *neither am I* Bwaahhaaahaaaaaaaa!!!
And does anyone wear merkins seriously? I mean not in Amanda Palmer videos, but in "real" "life"?
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"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
Re: One Item for BM a Day
Mmmmmmmm
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: One Item for BM a Day
A pound and a half of plastic 'beanie' pellets in the trash.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: One Item for BM a Day
those make excellent little pillows, for travel or for people with sore necks. Best in t-shirt jersey, since it stretches some, and t-shirts are just the right size (minus the arms/neck of the shirt) and best left loosely packed. I have 2 herniated discs in my neck, (since 1991) and have been using a similar pillow for the last almost three years, with fantastic relief for my neck.Ratty wrote:A pound and a half of plastic 'beanie' pellets in the trash.
Just a thought...
formerly, Triken
keep on triken' Mamma!
Triken' ma blues away.....
Theatre is Life
Cinema is Art
Television is Furniture
keep on triken' Mamma!
Triken' ma blues away.....
Theatre is Life
Cinema is Art
Television is Furniture
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Drawingablank
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They are also great fillers for sock poi.Triken wrote:those make excellent little pillows, for travel or for people with sore necks. Best in t-shirt jersey, since it stretches some, and t-shirts are just the right size (minus the arms/neck of the shirt) and best left loosely packed. I have 2 herniated discs in my neck, (since 1991) and have been using a similar pillow for the last almost three years, with fantastic relief for my neck.Ratty wrote:A pound and a half of plastic 'beanie' pellets in the trash.
Just a thought...
Savannah: I don't know what it is, but no thread here escapes alive. You'll get 1 or 2 real answers at minimum, occasionally 10 or 12, and then we flog it until it's unrecognizable and you can't get your deposit back.
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
Let her have trash!Drawingablank wrote:They are also great fillers for sock poi.Triken wrote:those make excellent little pillows, for travel or for people with sore necks. Best in t-shirt jersey, since it stretches some, and t-shirts are just the right size (minus the arms/neck of the shirt) and best left loosely packed. I have 2 herniated discs in my neck, (since 1991) and have been using a similar pillow for the last almost three years, with fantastic relief for my neck.Ratty wrote:A pound and a half of plastic 'beanie' pellets in the trash.
Just a thought...
Ratty you are wonderful!!!I understand I understand... it's just too much, for me, all the stuff I've collected. I get it for Burning Man, and then it's too much to get done for THIS Burning Man. Do I make the connection that means it's really not needed? No, not really. I can make some neat stuff out of it. I cannot make the stuff I want to make, but need to plan on making MORE> OCTOBER THIS YEAR. Fall is going to be the time to make stuff.
”On second thought, Let’s not go to Camelot. It’s a silly place.”
Roll on through, Tumbleweed.
Roll on through, Tumbleweed.
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CFM, Well I'm done and you can't tell from these photos but.........It came out nice... It's furry and funny and the ends are actually puppets. So you can keep your hands warm or use them as pockets. Just tell me where to deliver it and I'll bring it. (Hey it was fun to make too).
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
Now off to work.
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Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: One Item for BM a Day
Ratty: I'm a lonesome orphan taken in by Tamara and Dye with Dignity, 4&G.
I tried to pack tonight, and make things. I really have no idea what to pack to wear, stupidest Burning Man dilemma ever. I watched Breakfast Club instead. Well, I mean, I meant to do all the things, but got sucked right into that film like I'd never seen it before.
HEY YOU GUYS, HEY HEY HEY GUESS WHAT!?? THIS TIME NEXT WEEK - well...I'll be there, don't know about each of you. But sooooooooooon!!!
I tried to pack tonight, and make things. I really have no idea what to pack to wear, stupidest Burning Man dilemma ever. I watched Breakfast Club instead. Well, I mean, I meant to do all the things, but got sucked right into that film like I'd never seen it before.
HEY YOU GUYS, HEY HEY HEY GUESS WHAT!?? THIS TIME NEXT WEEK - well...I'll be there, don't know about each of you. But sooooooooooon!!!
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gas cans filled with unleaded at $3.55/ gal. ( best price I could find locally ). pet stuff rounded up for puppy sitter. otter pops in freezer. weaned gear down to 2 (18 gal.) totes, not counting camp and kitchen stuff. I am bringing less this year. got 2 stroke oil for the buggy. inline fuse holder and fuse and wire for cooler, 12 v. bilge pump and fan, fucking lid for bucket cost 4 fucking dollars. 
whew, almost lost it there, drink water, must drink water...
whew, almost lost it there, drink water, must drink water... 
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I don't know why I am always surprised by how long the special tasks take . . .
Magical thinking, relentless optimism, sun spots, the price of tea in China . . . the mild concussion I sustained when I was seven?
Nevertheless, today was quite productive--for me--even if everything took longer than I wanted it to.
Magical thinking, relentless optimism, sun spots, the price of tea in China . . . the mild concussion I sustained when I was seven?
Nevertheless, today was quite productive--for me--even if everything took longer than I wanted it to.
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Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing. No, better check eplaya one more time then go to work 
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
winebuff wrote:Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing, Today I will finish packing.
Ok, I loled. tyty
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I got everything packed and ready to go. Now I'm climbing the walls thinking of other things that need to be done. This is worse than having too much to do. I keep second guessing myself. 
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Re: One Item for BM a Day
I am now packed and ready except for last-minute food and alcohol items (drank some of my packed wine last night with friends). Now what to do until I leave for BRC early on Saturday morning? This might almost be worse than my usual scrambling around at the last minute. I guess I'll just sit around and hydrate . . .