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Glow Fur!

Fitz — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:56:01 +0000

Prohibitively expensive but still, very cool Glow Fur:

http://www.glowfur.com

Eyelash Envy

Alison — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:15 +0000

Jealousy-inducing blinky LED eyelashes. I wonder if it makes it hard to see?? Reposted from BoingBoing

Cheap Night Vision Gogs

Fitz — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:35:30 +0000

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.

What’s in the case, man?

Eric — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:08:03 +0000

Polishing My Wings

Fitz — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:27:36 +0000

What better way to spend an evening than polishing the copper wings for my pith helmet.

Examples of Playaware for Virgins

Ryan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:18:04 +0000

There’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:

Thrift Stores, Blog Updated

Alison — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:11:54 +0000

Ok, 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:

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Monster Bra

Alison — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:30:56 +0000

Feeling inspired by an issue of CRAFT magazine, Mindy was dead-set on creating muppet-y boob enhancements.

Yes Zenon, I will share with you.

(Click to view close-up.)

The Costume Closet

Mindy — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:36:59 +0000

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!

Updated ‘08 Improvements List

Eric — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:33:15 +0000

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.
2^nd 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