Last minute panic thread

BoyScoutGirl · Post by **BoyScoutGirl** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:36 pm

I know some of the costume camps would have no problem with that, but would safety pins do the trick in the meantime?

kiss-o-matic · Post by **kiss-o-matic** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:03 pm

BoyScoutGirl wrote:I know some of the costume camps would have no problem with that, but would safety pins do the trick in the meantime?

Probably would! A bit tacky, and maybe a slight disservice to the ladies, but hey... gotta keep warm, right?

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:08 pm

Well the panic is calming down, turning into resignation that what I've got is what I've got.
I'm leaving this evening. Gas prices? Shit I hope there IS enough gas on the west coast to drive this thing that far.

msj2u · Post by **msj2u** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:15 pm

Heya Captain Goddammit,

Safe journey!

MSJ

Now that's down to 95 I can start packing!

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:18 pm

kiss-o-matic wrote:I might need a little adhoc sewing job done - a few buttons, but the button holes (or loops I should say) are out of my skill set. Is it acceptable to assume someone at a costume tent can help? Not that it'd be necessary but I'll be making a donation of some garb I don't need.

I say donate as-is.

- and I just noticed they need button holes? Yeah, just cut a hole or donate as is.

Unless it's awesome khaki stuff, she says, noting your location, in which case I'll go ahead and take it.

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:30 pm

msj2u wrote:Heya Captain Goddammit,

Safe journey!

MSJ

Now that's down to 95 I can start packing!

Thanks, hope you have a nice boring trip to BRC! No issues.

Post by **Eric** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:17 pm

illy dilly wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:Crazy pants? Are you sure you didn't mean these...
Hahaha!
No I'm already wearing a pair of those. Never know when you might get a spontaneous surprise lap dance.

Noted.

Sundial · Post by **Sundial** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:47 pm

Wow. I think I might actually be ready. I've got everything I need in organized piles. Just gotta finish a load of laundry, maybe buy a couple of watch batteries (for an LED loop thing), and stuff said piles into my bag. Then once I hit reno I"ve got a list of shopping places/addresses, one or two things I need, and lots of coolerless food ideas. Also, noteworthy playa addresses, Burner Express instructions (check your email, fellow passengers)....yeah. I think this'll work. That was rambly!

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:49 pm

I was VERY intent on taking pictures this year, but something is wrong with my camera - it just has an error message for memory cards. And I am sad. I was really looking forward to taking pictures, this year.

Sundial · Post by **Sundial** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:53 pm

C.f.M. wrote:I was VERY intent on taking pictures this year, but something is wrong with my camera - it just has an error message for memory cards. And I am sad. I was really looking forward to taking pictures, this year.

Any room in your budget for a replacement flash card?

Stray Dog · Post by **Stray Dog** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:53 pm

Smoke is covering the Sierras. I don't want to fly through that crap. C'mon CDF!

Strata · Post by **Strata** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:10 pm

[quote="SandC"]Smoke is covering the Sierras. I don't want to fly through that crap. C'mon CDF![/quote]

I just checked Caltrans and don't see anything about closures on 80 due to wildfires. So I hope tomorrow's (Friday's) trip to Reno from San Jose will be uneventful. Some late night lane closure stuff around Sacramento for construction, but we'll be travelling in the daytime. I think everything's packed now. My checklist is almost all checked off. So excited!!! Just need to get to SLEEP tonight.

Post by **Eric** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:37 pm

C.f.M. wrote:I was VERY intent on taking pictures this year, but something is wrong with my camera - it just has an error message for memory cards. And I am sad. I was really looking forward to taking pictures, this year.

Look under "menu" and see if there's a way to "format memory card" there. That will usually get rid of compatibility issues - it will also delete any images already on the cards.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:48 pm

Eric wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:I was VERY intent on taking pictures this year, but something is wrong with my camera - it just has an error message for memory cards. And I am sad. I was really looking forward to taking pictures, this year.
Look under "menu" and see if there's a way to "format memory card" there. That will usually get rid of compatibility issues - it will also delete any images already on the cards.

I went to Radio Shack (shack indeed) and bought a brand new card, thinking that might solve the problem. Still got the "Memory Card Error" message. I scrolled through the menus, and didn't see anything that sounded related. Set all settings back to factory/original. Nuthin'.

Sundial · Post by **Sundial** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:04 am

I've got all my shit in ziploc bags! Ziploc bags will protect me from evil spirits!!!!

fernley1 · Post by **fernley1** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:53 am

Just heard that I80 in Truckee is down to one lane due to a sink hole.

Sundial · Post by **Sundial** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:56 am

fernley1 wrote:Just heard that I80 in Truckee is down to one lane due to a sink hole.

Fucking Graboids.

littlebird · Post by **littlebird** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:13 am

Captain Goddammit wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:Don't forget to pay any bills that'll be due while you're gone...
This year's prep, which has been going on for months, has cost me way too much to pay any bills!!!

I thought I was the only one! I'm pretty sure my gas is going to be shut off by the time I get back to my apartment post-burn. Eh, who needs to cook food on a stove or in an oven anyway? At least my water heater is electric, because cold showers are the worst.

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:12 am

It's I80 east that has the sink hole...whew

Whoops I'm discombobulated this morning

No bueno

Cal_cloud · Post by **Cal_cloud** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:17 am

illy dilly wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:Crazy pants? Are you sure you didn't mean these...
Hahaha!
No I'm already wearing a pair of those. Never know when you might get a spontaneous surprise lap dance.

totally not clicking on that link at work

Strata · Post by **Strata** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:18 pm

I just read a news article that said the sinkhole on 80 at Truckee forced closure of the number one (leftmost) lane on both east and west bound sides. I'll find out for sure in a few hours. Currently in west Sacramento picking up my Rideshare, heading for Reno shortly.

Strata · Post by **Strata** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:21 pm

The sinkhole appears to be in the median new construction area in Truckee at Donner Pass Road. There was a large area covered by two metal plates on the ground.

No lanes were closed this afternoon thru Truckee. All clear!!

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:18 pm

Well, it IS thier first year too!!!

littlebird · Post by **littlebird** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:59 pm

Theraplst wrote:whatchu mean too ;p

Off topic: Figjam, do you remember meeting me last year? I rode by your camp and noticed your avatar hanging up, stopped in for a chat.

Wait, FIGJAM hangs his/her avatar up at his/her camp? How big are we talking here? Glossy or matte? FIGJAM, exactly what gender are you? I've been thinking of you as a guy, but who knows, you might be a hermaphrodite.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:52 pm

I might be just about anything....................but I'm not!!!

Here's my address!

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:16 pm

...and the Green Jeep next door to FIGJAM is me

BoyScoutGirl · Post by **BoyScoutGirl** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:09 pm

geospyder wrote:...and the Green Jeep next door to FIGJAM is me

This I didn't know! I spotted FIGJAM last year from the smiley face, but now know to stop in on your camp too!

Voyage · Post by **Voyage** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 1:20 am

no anticipation here...

Sundial · Post by **Sundial** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:15 am

I hope this US customs guy doesn't give me a "my wife just left me" anal probe.

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:38 am

Huge relief!!!!!
I made it over Cedar Pass!! And Mt. Hood!
A few times I was all the way down to 1st gear (not counting "granny low) and very nearly boiled it - with the heater on to help cool the thing as much as possible - but I made it!!
I'm in Cedarville now, after breakfast, on to the gate!

I was really worried the land yacht would be on the side of the road somewhere instead of BRC.
I really want to put a Cummins diesel in my old GMC duallie. In its day, the gas 454 was king but for what I'm doing with it, I'm really pushin' it.

But here I am, I can't believe it

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