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Re: Survivalism? | hXXh

damonish — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:28:59 -0000

oops new comments

Re: new comments

damonish — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:42:55 -0000

yup, see?

Re: new comments

damonish — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:46:42 -0000

k cool.

Re: new comments

damonish — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:55:56 -0000

I sorta wish it would integrate with the blogger/google accounts and just pick up our preexisting photos and user names.

Re: Yahtzee | hXXh

damonish — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:39:33 -0000

fucking LOVE yahtzee, by far the best game reviewer I've ever watched. I started catching him early due to a random stumble - his orange box review resonated so well with me that it almost stung.

Re: Shade Netting

damonish — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:41:21 -0000

the turds are rebar. just making that clear.

Re: Blag: Data - storage and recovery | hXXh

damonish — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:35:14 -0000

Currently I have about 2-3 separate passwords for sites I constantly visit. It's infuriating to run into differing password policies across sites, but I still try to use the same "don't care" passwords for the majority. I've also begun what Bicho did, purging off my credit card information from 3rd party retailers (sans amazon.com) and just using paypal wherever possible. It has helped.

Re: My trailer

damonish — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:40:28 -0000

looks perfect. light enough and easy to strap bikes and shit to.

I dunno how much crap we're actually going to bring out - definitely 550' worth of PVC. Otherwise I'm bringing two tubs, a light toolbox and a gear bag.

Re: My trailer

damonish — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:38:04 -0000

Shit yeah son, AMERIKAN DREAM this year.

or 2, 25 strut, 10' length domes with a couple of extra pieces for when the wind destroys them.

Re: Bwahahaha

damonish — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:59:15 -0000

Five People?! FIVE PEOPLE?! Sie sterben in ein brennendes Gebäude!

Re: Pirate Happy Hour

damonish — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:46:39 -0000

http://playacal.burningman....

FYI

Re: Drink, Drink, Drunk. | hXXh

damonish — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:40:26 -0000

that offer pretty much stands across the board - now that you mention it.

Re: Apparently lots of other people have had issues with "Trailer Sway"

damonish — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:51:00 -0000

is the gaughan contingent investing in another pluton?

Re: Apparently lots of other people have had issues with "Trailer Sway"

damonish — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:04:00 -0000

oh, and I assume we were told about all the inherant risks of: overinflated tires, improper load balancing, and traveling in excess of 45mph on rental? did we receive a manual!?

Re: Sneaky Route

damonish — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:07:57 -0000

"Jungo Road is hell on vehicles, no matter how tough your ride is. It's 110 miles across there, but don't expect to take it at 60 mph. The first 60 miles heading West from Winnemucca is nice. The first 10 heading East from Empire...is rough but passable. But the section in between has steep washes, 4 inch or larger rocks in the roadway, and at night with all the turnoffs it's easy to make a wrong turn and get lost out there. And even with a 4x4 and 10 ply commercial grade tires, be prepared for flats and a 15 mph max speed. Anything faster will make you feel like your vehicle is going to shake apart from how rough the road is. (This is the section that begins when the road disappears behind the mountains on the East side of the playa)

This is not the place for a low clearance vehicle as damage is almost assured. There is no cell phone coverage to call for help. Traffic is minimal so don't expect someone to come along and help you out. If your vehicle is loaded down with gear, this road will test your vehicle to it's limits and beyond. Believe the stories and the warnings. They are for real."

This just sounds more and more fun!

Re: $$$

damonish — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:57:10 -0000

Yeah actually I do. There's a couple initial investments. 15 ton hydraulic press; 90$. Chop saw with metal blade; 200$ (for a middle range dewalt) Materials, at approximately 800$ (probably less if I do serious investigation on bulk conduit.)

I'd like to make a 3v, but the above cost is estimated for a 2v. 2v dome will be alittle above a grand, 3v will be a little under $1500.

Estimated "3 casual weekends" to build.

Re: $$$

damonish — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:05:49 -0000

Oh, we'd need 400' for a 2v and 800' for a 3v. 1/2" regular steel conduit is suggested.

Re: $$$

damonish — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:48:03 -0000

http://eplaya.burningman.co...

Re: Title field is required | hXXh

damonish — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:21:53 -0000

"In strange times, even death may die."

Also, I agree. There is still a sterility perpetuated with online communication - almost a spiritual/imagined disconnection between most that talk online. When you share meatspace with somebody and have true conversations, it seems to attract their attentions which creates a world between the conversers - when one is divided between 3-4 different conversations/activities this shared experience seems (IMO) to be lost.

Re: So, uh, Texas

damonish — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:16:08 -0000

kitty!

Re: Toadies

damonish — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:25 -0000

no you're not, you're living in WEDLOCK

Re: There and Back Again, Update

damonish — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:16:32 -0000

Judging by this, how does $100 a person sound for 'shade moneys'? Considering Bicho, myself and potentially a flyboy johnny d. That's a potential $300 abatement to the gasoline costs which would essentially take a large chunk out of your single truck estimations.

Remember, Bicho and I gotta pay for gasoline too, otherwise I'd offer more.

Re: Getting There Redux

damonish — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:50:49 -0000

this is the best idea I've seen. I'm eager to hear how the southern rockies go as well as that stretch of 70 that's so much fun to drive down. It's straight fear-and-loathing!

Re: Primer Dia

damonish — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:55:19 -0000

"7. Ding!"
Grats!

Re: A few more | hXXh

damonish — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:31:42 -0000

staying busy is surprisingly easy once you get the 'day job' achievement.

Altho I pine for the days of true boredom and college poverty. I think I'm goin back to that here in 3 years.