Working on central shade structure for Burning Man 2013

2013 Burning Man, Building, Camp, Logistics, Shelter

We did final construction / assembly for the central 6’x6′ x 12′ tall column for our shade structure today.

Grant diagramming the center structure
Working on the central structure
Drilling holes
Assembling the central strcuture
Bending rebar stakes
Bending rebar stakes
Bending rebar stakes
Bending rebar stakes
Bending rebar stakes
Bending rebar stakes
Finished rebar stakes
Finished rebar stakes
Borrowed the rebar bender (“The Beast”) from the Oakland
Assembling the structure
Assembling the structure
Assembling the structure
Julian and Grant
Assembling the structure
Testing chair placement
Disassembled, ready for transport

Evapotron progress!

2013 Burning Man, Building, Camp, Evapotron, Logistics

Our initial attempts to cut the metal lath material we’re using for increasing surface area on our evapotron were not pretty — dull tin snips were not the right tool for that job.  Thankfully we were able to consult with Gabriel’s brother-in-law Mike, who runs a pre-fabrication shop in San Francisco, and he knew exactly what would be best to cut the material.  He also offered to make the cuts, which was a definite blessing.

Mike in the prefab shop
Mike in the prefab shop
Mike in the prefab shop
Mike in the prefab shop
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath
Cutting the metal lath

Spinnakers for Burning Man!

2013 Burning Man, Camp, Ideas & Concepts, Logistics, Shelter

We were given 2 blown-up sailing spinnakers (from Bodacious+ and Sea Star) to use in our camp at Burning Man.  Today we washed them and opened them up.  We’re hoping to use them for shade, but since they’re already damaged, we’ll have to see how that works. 🙂

Washing spinnakers
Washing spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers
Laying out the spinnakers

Making progress with our Burning Man camp preparations: Tower of Shower and Evapotron!

2013 Burning Man, Building, Camp, Evapotron, Logistics

Last night Julian, Grant, Gabriel and Amanda met at the Berkeley CSO to get some good work done on our camp preparations.  We worked on our shower structure (aka the “Tower of Shower”)  and an evapotron of our own design (to help evaporate used water at the camp).  We also got our 30′ dome actually ordered so it should be on its way soon!  It was a lot of fun and we’re really looking forward to the next 2 weeks of preparation before we drive out to the playa.  As always, we welcome your thoughts, prayers and good intentions!

Working on the frame for the shower
Working on the frame for the shower
Working on the frame for the shower
Working on the frame for the shower
Working on the frame for the shower
Working on the frame for the shower
Working on the frame for the shower
Working on the frame for the shower
First bit of the frame for the evapotron is complete!
First bit of the frame for the evapotron is complete!
Testing the load-capacity of the shower frame
Testing the load-capacity of the shower frame with a 3lb hammer.
Testing the load-capacity of the shower frame
Testing the load-capacity of the shower frame
Testing the load-capacity of the shower frame
Testing the load-capacity of the shower frame
Working on the frame for the evapotron
Working on the frame for the evapotron
Working on the frame for the evapotron
Working on the frame for the evapotron
Working on the frame for the evapotron
Working on the frame for the evapotron

NEED TICKETS? THE OMG SALE IS COMING UP!

2013 Burning Man, Logistics, News, Organizing

2013 Burning Man tickets

Want to go to Burning Man this year?  This is one of the last official sales for tickets.  Here are the details:

Are you or a friend still looking to buy a Burning Man ticket? We’ve got good news for you! The OMG sale is August 7 at 12pm (noon) PDT. The OMG sale will offer over 1,000 $380 tickets. Tickets are limited to two per person, and you won’t be allowed to buy in this sale if you’ve already bought tickets in one of the earlier sales. Since this sale takes place after our shipping cutoff all these tickets will be held at Will Call. They are fully transferrable.

As with all of our sales this year you need to pre-register. To register for this sale create and complete your Burner Profile at: http://profiles.burningman.com.

SUPER IMPORTANT: You MUST complete your Burner Profile before August 1 at 6pm PDT or you will not be able to register for or participate in the OMG sale. (Note: a Burner Profile is only complete once you have confirmed your email address by clicking on the link in the email confirmation AND filled in your profile information.)

Registration for the OMG sale opens August 2 at 12pm (noon) PDT to those with completed profiles, and will close August 5 at 12pm(noon) PDT. For full information please visit:

http://tickets2.burningman.com

 

Test-run of foot-washing operation at the Summit was a success!

2013 Burning Man, Foot Washing, Photos

We did a test-run of the foot-washing operation that we’re planning to do at Burning Man at the recent Northern California Church Alive Summit in Sacramento.  It was a definite success.  One surprising thing was how strongly attracted to this a couple of the children were — they really gravitated towards it, and were fearless about asking people to come and let them wash their feet.  Precious!

Foot Washing at the Summit

Picture taken by Grant.