One item for BMan 2014 a day

sadie · Post by **sadie** » Sun Feb 16, 2014 5:23 pm

Got the cooler pad measured and cut, and the holes gnawed in a bucket for my FIGJAM cooler.

Verve · Post by **Verve** » Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:26 pm

Fantastic garage sale rug scores this weekend, 9x12 well worn Persianish that will be perfect under shade structure, shampooed and drying over my fence, and a plusher 6x9 with smaller door rug that will be great in tent. $17.00. Also nice silk vest for 50 cents. Saw Big Lots had a bunch of new solar and battery lights.

peyote2004 · Post by **peyote2004** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:54 am

Started cleaning/organizing my craft room

what a mess.

I have a 3 bedroom apartment, and when my nephew moved in last fall, it just tossed all the stuff from my storage room (3rd) bedroom into my craft room. Now, there's so much stuff in my craft room I can barely move , let alone work. It's hard to clean it out, because there's so little room to move/sort things. My nephew's away for the week, so I've taken over his room. I've piled it all in there and am sorting/purging before putting it in a proper spot in my craft room. I plan to work on it a bit each night this week. I need to get all the stuff out of his room before the weekend. Only problem is, that I'm easily distracted. It's kind of like sending a kid to clean their room ... They put 1 or 2 toys away, then end up playing with the next thing they pick up and totally forget why their there.

Must get it tidied ... I have so many ideas for costumes that I want to start making.

cheshious · Post by **cheshious** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:32 am

Found an amazing sparkle eyelash yarn that is getting turned into a no-MOOP boa (and made progress on the non-sparkle green version of same).

VultureChow · Post by **VultureChow** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:42 am

Came up with my 2015 art project this weekend. Which I admit is a bit counter productive to 2014 projects, but it gives me a chance to test out different yarns and cordage in the dust this year to figure out what holds up best.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:06 am

cheshious wrote:Found an amazing sparkle eyelash yarn that is getting turned into a no-MOOP boa (and made progress on the non-sparkle green version of same).

Be careful that that is no-MOOP. Koosh once got to the playa and found her eyelash yarn was shedding fiber.

VultureChow · Post by **VultureChow** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:07 am

You can run it on a cool tumble in the dryer. That helps get rid of a lot of loose fibers.

cheshious · Post by **cheshious** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:17 am

theCryptofishist wrote:
cheshious wrote:Found an amazing sparkle eyelash yarn that is getting turned into a no-MOOP boa (and made progress on the non-sparkle green version of same).
Be careful that that is no-MOOP. Koosh once got to the playa and found her eyelash yarn was shedding fiber.

This sucker is getting a thorough grooming with a slicker brush before I even think of packing it. I'm a little afraid that the sparkle will be sheddy, but if it doesn't pass the stress tests, it will still be awesome for Seacompression.

Post by **trilobyte** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 1:51 pm

I got an order placed with a supplier for a bunch of galvanized steel fittings I'll need for a couple of this year's projects. One is to upgrade our cooler table design and add a few more of 'em, and the other is for a new & improved support structure for the courtyard in our camp. Both those things will be stronger as well as easier to put together on the playa

bluemiragemi · Post by **bluemiragemi** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:03 am

My tent arrived yesterday. WOOHOO. SHELTER! Now, to sew fabric onto all the mesh pieces.

VultureChow · Post by **VultureChow** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:45 am

Well I decided to shake things up a a bit and do something for BM 2015 last night.

I did two sample panels of my 2015 art project(for the actual playa, not just my little campsite). I want to see what holds up best on the playa, so I'll affix them to the outside of my monkey hut this year.

Crocheting with paracord was interesting. I love the look and stiffness, but it's rough on the hands. I'm going to have some really interesting callouses and hand muscles in two years.

HappySarah · Post by **HappySarah** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:22 pm

I started planning how to build my yurt. Found out my bf who works in the house building industry can get me all the material I need! WooHooo

fernley1 · Post by **fernley1** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:51 pm

Got pre registered for ticket sales. Step 1 done.

Patsh · Post by **Patsh** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:25 pm

fernley1 wrote:Got pre registered for ticket sales. Step 1 done.

Me too!!! YAY!!!!!

tatonka · Post by **tatonka** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:41 pm

Patsh wrote:
fernley1 wrote:Got pre registered for ticket sales. Step 1 done.
Me too!!! YAY!!!!!

Me three

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:22 pm

I'm thinking of putting a fiber optic spray and maybe a new "badge" on the front.

VultureChow · Post by **VultureChow** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:46 pm

Awesome hat!

Just got this badge on ebay for my trooper hat:

but it's a bit more dinged up. I know it's technically a piece of advertising, but it's a defunct event, and BM is pretty much a desert circus.

I'm going to try and have some light around it for night time.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:13 pm

VultureChow wrote:I'm going to have some really interesting callouses and hand muscles in two years.

Yeah, that probably works for a lot of attendees.

EmilyD · Post by **EmilyD** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:26 pm

VultureChow wrote:Awesome hat!

Just got this badge on ebay for my trooper hat:

but it's a bit more dinged up. I know it's technically a piece of advertising, but it's a defunct event, and BM is pretty much a desert circus.

I'm going to try and have some light around it for night time.

I LOVE THAT!

Worked on camp layout with fellow mate and discussed it with camp lead.

Post by **trilobyte** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:49 am

Got the rental truck for our camp's infrastructure booked - w00t!

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:37 pm

Well, there's good news and there's good news.

The good news is I sold the "Playapod" today!

The good news is that I sold it to a Burner and it will be back to the playa next year!!!!!!!!!

TT120 · Post by **TT120** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:05 pm

FIGJAM wrote:Well, there's good news and there's good news.

The good news is I sold the "Playapod" today!

The good news is that I sold it to a Burner and it will be back to the playa next year!!!!!!!!!

You'll be bringing PlayaPod 2.0 this year right?

BoyScoutGirl · Post by **BoyScoutGirl** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 3:36 am

Signed up for camp meals and in the process got a sneak-peak at which campmates are already planning to be there this year; it makes me smile hugely to recall my friends and to know I'll be seeing them again.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:26 am

TT120 wrote:
FIGJAM wrote:Well, there's good news and there's good news.

The good news is I sold the "Playapod" today!

The good news is that I sold it to a Burner and it will be back to the playa next year!!!!!!!!!
You'll be bringing PlayaPod 2.0 this year right?

Indeed!

Meat Hunter · Post by **Meat Hunter** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:36 am

My electric kit for my trike arrived Friday. Not easy, but not overly difficult to install. But, one does need an assortment of tools and a good bit of mechanical aptitude.

"One Item a Month":
August 2013 - Build storage box for my 5' x 8' trailer and save money
Sept. 2013 - Schwinn Tricycle and save money
Oct. 2013 - Yeti coolers. Began pre-cooking, vacuum packing and freezing food
Nov. 2013 - Trailer hitch and save money
Dec. 2013 - Save money. Located a local source for dry ice
Jan. 2014 - Pre-Sale ticket
Feb. 2014 - Electric kit for trike
Mar. 2014 - 14' Playa Dome and ground tarps
Apr. 2014 - Alumanet shade tarps, plastic storage boxes, lighting for camp, trike, self and misc. other
May 2014 - 5 gal. water containers and 20 gal. grey water drums and misc. other
June 2014 - Test loading trailer and multiple tests of setting-up and taking down camp
July 2014 - More testing and adjustments

Since I will be traveling alone from Mississippi and being a camp of one, having a year to plot, plan and purchase appears to have been a good plan.

Also, since I am no longer a spring chicken, will be a camp of one and having twin hip replacements, I have been especially mindful of the need to be self-supporting and also being able to manage my camp by myself.

I am sure that there are many things that I have not thought of or prepared for, but these will just add memories to my experience.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:53 am

Meat Hunter wrote:I am no longer a spring chicken.

Old cocks do fine At Burning Man!!!

Meat Hunter · Post by **Meat Hunter** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:43 am

My doctor told me that I no longer have to eat three dozen oysters.

All that I have to eat is one oyster. And, place a little blue pill on top.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:48 am

I ate 3 dozen oysters one time...........They didn't ALL work!!!

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:45 pm

Bring on the zombies, or make me a big ass dart board!!!

sadie · Post by **sadie** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:37 pm

The weather cooperated this week-end! Gooped the air flow attachment to my bucket cooler lid...poked holes in the tubing and attached the tee connector...tested the pump...ordered another fan to replace the dud (dammit!) - also tested some various rigging ideas for attaching shade to the van - went for a short bike ride - ordered some parts for the solar set up - ignored the dishes in the sink, dust on the furniture and pile of laundry. A very good week-end imustsay.

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