Burning Man 2014! Planning thread...

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by Richrexw

3 first time burners wonder how it goes when you use the toilet (for both of its intended uses) during the whole stay? Recommended, or beyond comprehension?

1. Very quick flushes to minimize introduction of flush water

2. For femes, get a pee funnel so you can [relatively] comfortably use a porta-pot for #1.

3. Bring backup poop baggies for the emergency situation when you have filled the black tank. These are the "approved" devices mandated by BLM when you do back country hikes. I'm thinking they may fit nicely into the Aqua Magic bowl.

4. As a very last resort, the porta-pots are always available--get a clothespin for you nose and sanitary seat covers...etc. etc.

Dr Quark

[Richrexw]

Thanks Zep. Wish you were going to be there? Is it true you won't?

[NevadaGeo]

Originally Posted by StreamRivet

Hello all.

Where is the airstreamari placed this year. I would like to stop by to meet you. We are with the Idaho burners - Red Bar - and you are all cordially invited you up to hang at our BAR where you will find music and drink and a whole bunch of friendly folks? We are close to the action at 9:45 and B We have at least two streams in our group - my 25 safari and a 31.


Let me know where we can find you.


Streamrivet. (Richard)

It's listed a few times on this thread, number 257 its in the title.

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by Richrexw

Thanks Zep. Wish you were going to be there? Is it true you won't?

Unfortunately true.

In the toilet strategy answer above, I forgot to mention what most Burners would have mentioned:

5. Honey trucks cruise the playa, so along around Wed or Thurs, you can flag them down and get pumped. That's a big reason the parking is carefully arranged--so the pump truck can get to all the Airstreams that need them.

As a matter of principle, I try to avoid needing such services (radical self-reliance).

Dr Q

[sheriff1]

I think it's about $100 a dump.


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[BamCamper]

For the record, the porta potties are pumped and cleaned every morning. They really are usable especially if you are way out in the playa. Not as nice as your own, but, there ya have it.


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[BamCamper]

Usually $60 for a playa pump.

[webspinner]

$60 cash? Or do they take plastic?

[BamCamper]

Just cash. A lot. But...an empty black tank on a hot day can be priceless.

[PaintedWagon]

We will be at D 7:45, Mr Peeper's Closet. Can't miss us, Lydia,our '72 Safari is indeed a painted wagon. We will be body painting some afternoons. We hope to come to the Airstream camp and visit,want to meet all of you. We are at Hi Desert RV in Winnemucca until tomorrow morning then on to Blackrock City early Sat. morning. We hane early arrival passes to get ste up. Hope to see you all.

[CDONA]

Just wishing all you burners a bon voyage for your stay on the playa.
I'm still stuck in the "default world" with my downsizing, selling, need to get next (solar, new TV), issues. So I lurk around here keeping some of that home on the playa vibe, BMIR helps too.

BURN ON

[Pagey]

Looking at the Burning Man live web feed today - looks like the playa is getting mud today rather than dust. Ah, the joys of the desert! Ya'll have fun!

[Airstream Dad]

Dear Airstream Burners,

Is there by chance still a spot available in the Airstream camp? My mother in law threw her hip out today and may not be able to attend, but will still let me borrow her Rialta to attend. She was to stay in mobility camp but I don't feel right taking the spot. Would be nice to join a rally, even if my international CCD is at home.

Cheers


Airstream Dad


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[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by Airstream Dad

Dear Airstream Burners,

Is there by chance still a spot available in the Airstream camp? ...

Yes, go to 3:00 and "I" and look for the camp. It will be within 1/2 block of that corner.

Wish I could be there to park you.

Dr Quark.

[Airstream Dad]

Great, thanks, arrive Wednesday evening, barring some other mishap.



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[Pink1]

Can you let the other campers know about my friends wedding! Its at the temple on Thursday at 7:00pm. I decorated the boots and made the dress and headress! Patrick and I drove that package to Santa Cruz in the middle of the (last) night! Its Ari and CHris' wedding, please go and wish them well.
They are also at the OMitting camp, at 9:45 and B. There they will record your om and put it with all the other recordings to get the sound of BM! So fun!
have fun all!

[Zeppelinium]

For those of us who couldn't make it this year, the live webcast is great:

burningman-webcast, Ustream.TV: BURNING MAN 2014 "CARAVANSARY" For countless centuries, travelers along the Silk Route crossed paths in caravansaries, a ne...

Looks like the Playa is in good condition--lots of bicycle riders having no problems pedaling across the center.

Dr Q

[Pagey]

I have been enjoying it. My employer's sister is part of the Apis Inlusio group out of San Francisco. They are the folks with the big, rolling bee.

[RhinoWW]

The webcam is awesome. Would be great though if they had a webcam that could rotate internet users. See it through someone else's eyes.

Next year hoping to be there in person.


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[RhinoWW]

So I stand corrected. I've since stopped by a few times and have enjoyed watching where the "pilot" takes the camera. Would love to run it myself for a bit . . .