Re: sock vs string
(in Art of Poi)
Make your own..
Take some rice, fill it into a balloon (this will help you choose your weight), tie the balloon, get a pair of tube socks, and put the balloon in the tube sock. I usually put wooden balls into the other end for counterweights, y...
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discussion post on Mon, November 2, 2009 - 8:52 AM
Re: what kind of fuel do they use to light the the man on fire?
(in Burning Man)
Actually it was White Gas this year, someone correct me if I am wrong but Colorado Conclave supplied the fuel for the burn because we had so much extra this year.
discussion post on Thu, October 15, 2009 - 10:32 PM
Re: glo sticks at SF decomp?
(in Burning Man)
Crypto:
Glow sticks are intended for one use only, and also they are made from plastic, which is derived from petro-chemicals and is energy intensive to create. If that is not enough the chemicals inside of them produce a bi product called phenol...
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discussion post on Mon, October 12, 2009 - 4:42 PM
Re: glo sticks at SF decomp?
(in Burning Man)
Get some Flowtoys..
www.flowtoys.com
Sometimes I crack some sticks, my favorite are the Ultra Intensity (actually thats all I crack just because no LED can imitate that light). But for the most part LEDs are better for the environment and be...
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discussion post on Sun, October 11, 2009 - 12:20 AM
Re: Shoes for the Playa
(in Burning Man Tips)
I wear my flip flops most of the week. I hate the feeling that you get with all the playa dust in between your socks and your shoes. Its way more comfortable to wear flip flops or slip ons. Ive had to deal with a minor case of playa foot but nothi...
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discussion post on Fri, October 9, 2009 - 8:12 PM
Re: Thiefs
(in Burning Man)
Taken straight from the dictionary
thief (thf)
n. pl. thieves (thvz)
One who steals, especially by stealth.
I guess if the correct plural form of thief is thief's then the dictionary is wrong.
discussion post on Thu, October 1, 2009 - 12:43 PM