27
Apr
Prohibitively expensive but still, very cool Glow Fur:
06
Nov
Eyelash Envy
Posted by Alison, under Fashion, LightingJealousy-inducing blinky LED eyelashes. I wonder if it makes it hard to see?? Reposted from BoingBoing 
02
Oct
Cheap Night Vision Gogs
Posted by Fitz, under Dust Protection, Fashion
EyeClops – Cheap toy night vision goggles.
They have a narrow depth and are mono-visual but for $50 they would be fun and cheap enough to be loose-able on the playa.
12
Aug
Polishing My Wings
Posted by Fitz, under FashionWhat better way to spend an evening than polishing the copper wings for my pith helmet.
25
Jul
Examples of Playaware for Virgins
Posted by Ryan, under Fashion, PhotosThere’s often a bit of confusion as to what you should wear on the playa. You don’t have to wear anything but a hat and sunscreen during the day, but you may want to have some fun accessories. Night time is when the event really comes to life, some folks wear extravagant headresses and mutant outfits I even saw a complete Marie Antoinette one year. Most folks wear something to stand out just a bit. That might be an old prom dress with EL wire woven in, it might be some sort of mad scientist get-up or a modern day raver look. Here’s some examples, some of which are our camp, some are from around the playa:
06
Jul
Thrift Stores, Blog Updated
Posted by Alison, under Bikes, Fashion, ShelterOk, so I changed the sidebar a bit on this blog. You can now see recent comments and I updated the Burning Blog RSS feed to be the current one.
Today, I scored a deal at Yesterday’s Rose, where there was a 1/2 off linens sale. Got two sheets for $1, which Herb and I will be using to cover the mesh in our tent. Our rainfly keeps rain out but allows ventilation through the screen mesh on the roof and two sides of the tent, which I’m sure would be swell in the rain, but seems a rather horrid idea for the playa. Details and photos of the fix to come. Oh yeah, this thrift store had bikes too. 3 or 4 kids bikes and one adult bike.
If any of you want to try to find deals in Northern Virginia, here is a map of thrift stores:
06
May
Monster Bra
Posted by Alison, under FashionFeeling inspired by an issue of CRAFT magazine, Mindy was dead-set on creating muppet-y boob enhancements.
Yes Zenon, I will share with you. 
16
Mar
The Costume Closet
Posted by Mindy, under Fashion 
I thought I would throw up pictures of the latest additions to our costume closet! This jacket is made out of fur scraps I had lying around. I didn’t know I was creating a 1992 fly girl jacket. Fresh! size large
mmmmmmm, furry sweater jacket! size L
Classy white Jordache jacket! size medium. Weaver this jacket will look fantastic with your pink dress! It fits Ryan W like a glove!
ahhhh, double knit! I picked up all these scary knit prints at a yardsale. This jacket looks like a cracked out suburban jogging suit! size small/medium
let me know what you guys think, or if you have any requests. I am happy to sew for you all, but we need to get on it asap!
05
Mar
Updated ‘08 Improvements List
Posted by Eric, under Bikes, Bloody Mary Bar, Cowboy Sunset, Fashion, Food, Lighting, Music, Shelter, Water- Bar doors to close.
- Mindy has suggested making curtains to close the bar.
- Much more organization with regard to food.
- A daily menu needs to be worked out with emphasis on large batch single dish meals.
- “Art Car” golf cart for carrying ice.
- If we can get one for cheap.
- Carts for bikes
- One person should have one. Ryan can bend electrical conduit to make one.
- Baskets for bikes
- Feel free to make your own.
- Permanent lighting (No more glow sticks!)
- Battery Powered glowsticks, body EL
- Better/permanent lighting for bikes
- Everyone has bikes.
- More supplies for BloodyMaryland
- Tomato Juice
- Old Bay
- How much is more? A complete manifest is needed. Celery is a hit with the customers.
- A few more chairs than people
- If they’ll fit.
- Michal
- Yes
- Lots more H2O
- I’d agree, but water is very heavy and it comes from Walmart. Any suggestions are welcome.
- System for showers(plus backup)
- How?
- Prelabel gallon jugs for the week
- Yes
- Supplies for 2-3 showers.
- Maybe Fitz can build us a Dymaxion shower?
- More caffeine products.
- Generic Red Bull and pep pills
- Better camp lighting.
- Cold cathodes, programmed
- Pre wired wire harness for lighted system.
- 2nd Garage tent.
- Carpet for garage tent
- Full shade structure between two RVs
- What’s it going to be? Tensile structure or just a big ass tarp between two RVs.
- More planned costumes.
- Plan your own, in advance. Mindy will help you.
- Perhaps a different bar area design.
- Personally I’d like the same bar as 04 but 8 feet wide.
- Better sound system.(Better than the Weave?)
- How about an el cheapereno system.
- Better hat(better than the Kangol?)
- Better leaving time.(either Tuesday or Monday@4am)
- Leaving on Tuesday will still get us back to MD by Saturday. Why not?
- Gifts: matchbooks
- Lip balm
- A few special
- Hand stuff
- Necklaces
- Get a haircut beforehand.
- More pre-made meals.
- yes
- More meals less snacks.
- Solar panels and accessories.
- Panel and charge controller need to be added to Plan A.
- Poop is a funny word.
- Sure is.
- Better grill(I would propose charcoal but this would be a moop issues)
- At least 30,000 BTU/hr
- Spatula for grill
- Yes
- Bike rack so we have storage on the roof.
- How about on the trailer.
- Green laser.
- Feel free.
- Some kind of wind blocking system.
- Stack extra junk under southern RV.
- Midnight snacks.
- More Chorizo!
- Space blankets for RV
- Silvered tarp for the roof and Eastern side of RV.
- Better system for trash and recycling.
- Where to drop off recycling?
- Bring champagne to the burn.
- Yes! Several Bottles
- Expand costume area.
- Or reduce tents in costume area
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