Shade Netting

I've a few ideas for potentially sleeping in fast 10AM this year on the playa. Mainly Aluminet.

I have mentioned this stuff before, but never actually done any pricing or dimensioning to figure out what I actually would do.

How do you think this shit will handle the playa? I picture it being similar in characteristic to burlap - just ethereal enough to let the heaviest winds pass through and prevent tearing. I would assuredly get the "taped" variety with good steel rivets for production. The cost, for a 14'x14' square of the 50% shade is approximately 60$. To get what I would require, 14'x7' (to cover just my tent) is approximately 30$. I picture building essentially a small box frame structure, securing it lengthwise to the playa providing my wee tent (maybe bicho's as well) with adequate morning shade.

Diagram is what I think would work. I project 60$ total cost if I just do my tent & some various other room for costume boxes/non potable water. The potential of sleeping past 10AM in the playa heat strikes me as worth 60$.

Opinions?

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I took the liberty to integrate disqus commenting here. continue your rabble.

Spartaaaaaaaa

Slord - there is a "Roman Camp" at the junior prom this year. They're going to have gladiator games and a toga-only partaay.

Some of the events out there sound fucking hilarious. Just thought you should know that I'm excited.

Capitan H's Grand Plan

Set up plan for this year...

Getting ready

Hello all!

I have a truck that can haul a lot of stuff. If I drive out I would be glad to have company! I now have two sets of fairy wings..sorry pirates..I'm a fairy! However I will also bring a pirate costume. Jessica, Michael mentioned you are making burkas. Do you need fabric or money? I can't offer much help as I struggle with sewing my own costumes. I'm much better at riding my Mtn bike in the dirt and rocks and can cook OK too. Well, I'm excited for Interfuse and BM. Talk to you all later
Oh...Am I going to be initiated into anything terrible??!!

:-)

Pur Water

This was floating around the MWB message boards. Apparently Pur Water has produced little packets that can treat grey water in 30 minutes. Watch the short video, it's neat!

To be honest, I'm interested mainly to see what it tastes like. Altho being able to remove sediment from excess grey water is an interesting challenge - it's usefulness for me at BM seems limited, besides a shower my grey water is limited to the occasional cup or tooth rinse.

I am gonna try to acquire a few packs for interfuse.

Terrer-ists!

What does a Terrorist drink? Pic related.

Pirates is easy - Rum and Beer.