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<@> It's time for my 5-year cerebral realignment.
<*carolee*> i heard that aaronf washed his hair in COFFEE at burning man.
<*carolee*> i knew then that i had to someday go.
From caliban@organic.com Tue Jul 18 00:05:28 1995
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From: "Rocky Mullin"
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"BM 1995" (Jul 17, 4:47pm)
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nice to get some mail on this.
here's who we are:
we are team wbl, a group of artists and musicians and
geeks who often rally around performances by the group
weird blinking lights. we ar3e very excited about bman.
so far we are planning for 3 rv's, a few cars, and
possibly even a piper cub airplane to attend. this
is going to total 25-35 people.
we are planning a tented weird enviornment, enclosed by
our rv's. inside will be strange atmosphere, live electronic
music, and lot's of dj's encompassing many styles.
our tenative plan is to set up roughtly right in between
teh spaz and wicked sites, sort of as an ambient space.
let me know what you think of this.
we also have many questions. for instance, how dense is the
soil? like how long of traditional stakes will we need to
have to successfully anchor a "tent" made of a parachute to
the desert floor? what about those corkscrew-like stakes?
any experience with this type of thing would be quite
hellpful. also, exactly how far from the bman site is
the nearest gas station? are you going to attempt to
tell them to prepare for all of us?
we will probably wait until the last couple of weeks to
purchase our tickets; we will have the best count of all
of the team who will be attending and buy them all in one
lumpp.
On Jul 17, 4:47pm, al@ina.com wrote:
> Subject: BM 1995
>
> Dear all,
>
> Thank you for being the first ones to register on-line!
> Now to kill the whole digital esprit...
>
> Please send a check or money order for $35 to:
>
> Burning Man Project
> POB 420572
> SF, CA 94142-0572
>
> We are in the process of getting our own merchant visa/mc
> account, thus making this whole on-line registration "really"
> automatic.
>
> See you there!
> If you have any questions you can call the BM Hotline directly
> at: 415.985.7471 or you can reach me at the #'s listed below.
>
> Alfredo Lusa
> 415.863.5404 tel
> 415.863.2264 fax
>
> _____________________________________________________
> Alfredo Lusa
> internet access
> http://www.ina.com/
>
>-- End of excerpt from al@ina.com
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From: aaronf@synaptics.com (Aaron Ferrucci)
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> we also have many questions. for instance, how dense is the
> soil? like how long of traditional stakes will we need to
> have to successfully anchor a "tent" made of a parachute to
> the desert floor? what about those corkscrew-like stakes?
> any experience with this type of thing would be quite
I attended the burning man last year - we used 12 inch
tent stakes of the non-corkscrew variety to anchor a
small parachute/tent with no problems. The wind was
mild last year though, so if the tent you envision
is very large, I'd play it safe and get larger tent
stakes. One thing I learned last year is you can't
have too many tent stakes! Same goes for sunscreen,
lotion and water.
The playa is nice and dense - just fine for mountain
biking. I suggest that everyone bring a bicycle;
you'll want to ride around to the various camps,
visit hot springs, etc.
> hellpful. also, exactly how far from the bman site is
> the nearest gas station?
I think that would be in the town of Gerlach, about
10 miles away. Doublecheck me by looking at the
burningman home page... sorry, I don't have the url
handy, but someone should be able to state it.
-Aaron
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From: "Rocky Mullin"
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well, we had our little meeting. there was me, jd
davinator and his brother. talked lots of things.
how to do proper staking of the tent, other stuff.
we visited the rv's. there are two models that are
in our rental class. one of which is superior to
the other (we like the "bounder"). some of the
reasons are minor, more cupholder kinds of things,
better vcr hookup, better stereo, etc. but the
bounder has a bigger gas tank, and holds *sixty* more
gallons than the other. this is the biggie. 40 vs.
100 gallons of h2o. none of these rv places will
guarntee specific models :(
my plan is for their ceo/owner (i have contact info)
to be informed of our dire need for their bounders
in writing... on organic (big deal), apple (actual big
deal) and skellington (they are quite enamored with
show bizznez) stationary. maybe he'll make some sort
of arrangement. i'll draft up a letter and make
it serve as an example for jd/peet and dvb. they did
note our request for bounders, which they will fill
if they can.
the rv's have a decent amount of storage space on the
outside. however, it's not likely to be enough for
20 people. don't fret though: the "master bedrooms"
in the back of each unit (oh yeah, we reserved rv #2)
are relatively large as far as packing full of gear
goes, so we will have *no* problem with storage.
jd and i have working (we think) cb radios, but he
needs an antenna. we could not quite figure out what
was up with plug-in power for them, so we decided to
modify their cords to a lighter plug and just use
them that way. will do home testing first.
katie, if she can make it at all, has stepped into the
role of communal facilitator. we were talking about
the idea of one communal meal per day (maybe more?)
and shared cooking/cleaning roles for them. she does
this in her co-op now, so is a great choice for the
task.
jd and joolia and me also had other ideas to share with
the group. like... no one bringing toothpaste, to save
space in the tiny bathroom. we'll buy a costco one for
us all to share. also, we talked about the ease (and
space saving) idea of using paper plates. thoughts?
i threw in the idea that everyone will be required to
bring their own eating utensils. people will then
(ideally) be much less inclined to just toss them into
the sink. and not wash them. i'd like to avoid using
plastic utensils.
then it dawned on us... we have to bring all the pots and
pans and etc etc etc. wow.
revised mileage: 9 mpg highway.
anyway, keep the ideas flowing!
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"The Voice Of Experiance" - thank you aaron!
the phrase "mild winds" helps my parachuta nervosa a bit.
but i think the corkscrew ones, or maybe larger ones
will be better for the mega-chute peter is attempting to
get at uber-cheap prices.
so exactly how much water did you bring? how much did you use?
and did you drive your own car?
any text strings you can formulate to give us an idea of what
you did/didn't do would help us plan out the trip for
the 30+ people who will be coming up.
Teach us, o Sensai.
jD.
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Subject: weather
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This is yet another query for our resident expert, Aaron. Aaron, what was
the weather like? I know this has all been outlined in out attractive
registration materials, but I want to hear it from someone who has already
experienced the magic! just *how hot* does it get? We are also working
'round the clock with several chemical companies running full steam to figure
out the safe range in which to keep a large metal tank of compressed helium.
We'd like to keep the air conditioning off in the Bounder (if we start
talking like it's ours maybe it will be) whenever possible. Window shades
drawn closed at all times may help to keep temperatures down inside, and
concking out aslpeep during the time around high noon will render us able to
run around when it's not so hot.
If we're sleeping under the Bounder, will we be needing to watch out for any
critters, or is does this desert really out the "des" in "desolate"?
=uv
From julie@hotwired.com Tue Jul 18 17:39:29 1995
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From: julie@wired.com (Julie Petersen)
Subject: The Weather
Status: R
I went last year...the weather was very pleasant. There was a time there,
in the middle of the afternoon (2-4 is the hotzone), when you might get a
sweat going. I don't recall the actual temperature but it wasn't superhot
and there were breezes. It's a dry heat - and you can take all your clothes
off and nobody cares. We were lucky last year because it didn't rain - I
hear they had a mighty thunderstorm the year before. You have to be
prepared for thunder and wind. There's nothing to break the wind for miles
and miles around. We went in a large van and slept inside and in tents
(remember, it gets cold at night in the desert). As far as RV cooling goes,
my husband and I recently took our RV to Vegas. The temps were up in the
mid 90s. We have no air conditioning. We opened all the windows and closed
all the shades. We put scarves over the roof vents and door windows. A sun
ray can up the inside temp a few hundred degrees it seems. It managed to
stay liveable - but we felt like trogladytes in a cave. All in all, I
recall the Black Rock Desert being incredibly pleasant last year, but it's
a chaotic place...
Julie Petersen | Section Editor | 415.222.MEME | http://www.hotwired.com/
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From: aaronf@synaptics.com (Aaron Ferrucci)
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> so exactly how much water did you bring? how much did you use?
> and did you drive your own car?
Me and a friend brought two of those 5-gallon water
bottles, and that was sufficient for 3 days or so,
and we were even able to wash dishes. We drove
together in a smallish pickup truck... it was a
hassle trying to get two bikes in there along with
all the camping stuff, but it was well worth it.
Everyone, bring a bike! Am I repeating myself?
About meals: I think it is best to do simple
food, requiring minimal preparation, e.g.
fruit, bread, cheese... unless you actually
enjoy cooking quite a lot, there are other
things you'll rather be doing.
Other essential items: flashlights, spare
batteries, compasses (does anyone have a
GPS receiver?), tools, gaffer tape, water
bottles for day trips... what am I forgetting?
-Aaron
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From: aaronf@synaptics.com (Aaron Ferrucci)
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To: bman@bud.com
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Cc: x@synaptics.com
Status: R
> This is yet another query for our resident expert, Aaron. Aaron, what was
> the weather like? I know this has all been outlined in out attractive
> registration materials, but I want to hear it from someone who has already
> experienced the magic! just *how hot* does it get? We are also working
> 'round the clock with several chemical companies running full steam to figure
> out the safe range in which to keep a large metal tank of compressed helium.
Hlo Anika,
The weather last year: it was dry, not _too_ hot (maybe it
got up to 100 F, but nice dry heat). The wind picked up
a bit at sunrise and sunset, but nothing too serious. However,
in past years there have actually been rain storms, dust storms,
and probably more intense wind. Oh yeah, a rain jacket might come
in handy, counterintuitive thought that seems.
> If we're sleeping under the Bounder, will we be needing to watch out for any
> critters, or is does this desert really out the "des" in "desolate"?
The only creatures I saw were a few earwigs that probably came
along for the ride. But! I seem to remember warnings about
scorpions... tents might be preferable.
-Aaron
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From: Rocky Mullin
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well ellie-may, as far as critters go...
i have been told that there is no plant or
animal life whatsoever. this would presumeably
include critters. i could be misinformed.
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From: Rocky Mullin
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Subject: Re: BM 1995
Cc: bman@bud.com
Status: R
we're actually talking about, since we have two-three
full kitchens at our disposal, doing full hot meals.
like giant pots of pasta, big salads, lots of garlic
bread, a chili day. i think that kt can help with
the menu, her and her house being experts in making
lots of good food out of whatever is lying around or
sticking out of the dirt in the backyard.
anyway, bikes a re a great idea. we have a plan for lashing
at least three bikes to the back of each rv.
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From: "Susan R. Kameny"
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hiya...this is susie...i am organizing one of the rv's...and i went to
burning man in an rv last year...so if you have any questions i hope i
can be a resource...
also rocky we should call the cacophany socieity and tell them of our
plans...
also last year we had a oatmeal sfraves breakfast...a tradtion we hope to
maintain this year...cooking will be a breeze with all of our
kitchens...also it would be nice if someone has another hibbacchi (one of
those walgreens 10 buck deals) and then we can grill...also we will have
ample access to ice...as ice is a commodity at bm...
also i like rocky's ideas for entertainment...the parachute is cool...and
i like the helium idea...but i am worried about the heat and all...hmmm
also if you are playing a cleaning deposit expect not to get it back...as
your motarvehical will be covered in playa dust....
i had a great time and i can't wait for this year...i hope i get to meet
you all soon.....susi (:
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From: Rocky Mullin
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To: "Susan R. Kameny"
Subject: Re: hey hey hey
Cc: bman@bud.com
Status: R
well the rv place has never once mentioned a
cleaning deposit. and i suppose it would be
easy enough to hose the thing off back in the
suburbs.
oatmeal sounds fine, fine.
bbq's sound great. anyone have access to a weber?
you have free ice access, susie?
what is the number for cacaphony society?
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Message-Id: <199507190439.VAA27314@soda.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU>
To: bman@bud.com
Subject: Progress.
Status: R
Ah. It's good to get some weather reports.
It helps immensely to get accurate information.
The hunt for the chute continues. Tomorrow WBL
will attempt to coerce a military base in
Georgia to give WBL large parachutes at almost
no cost to the WBL consumer.
JD and I also discussed helio-dynamic physics
with some people at work. Things could work
out quite nicely. We might need 2 tanks of
helium to pull the whole thing off effectively.
Plus we might be able to use the actual balloons
to levitate a WBL representative high above the
desert floor! More news to come.
Bikes! Is there still a guy in SC who sells
phat beach cruisers for $20? Perhaps we could
get a group rate. I always liked his paint jobs.
Though 3 to a vehical might hinder our mass
mobility. How do people feel about planning a
Burning Man Critical Mass ride?
Simple foods sound fine. But mass supplies of
garlic bread sound better! If KT can get a
semi accurate shopping list together I'd be
glad to shop up here at COSTCO and RAINBO(w)
here in SF.
Peet
8/24/95.18:35 - 8/25/95.08:31