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We hope to meet you at Burning Man 2010.  I believe we will be with the Earth Guardians there.  If for some reason, we won't be with the Guardians, we will definitely look you up and stop by to say hello.

 

As for regional events, we are hoping to attend Playa del Fuego (PDF) in Delaware for Memorial Weekend!  Unfortunately, it's the same time as Flipside in Texas.  PDF isn't expensive, but they do have a no dogs rule, that is always up for review, due to misbehaved dogs in previous events.  We have always brought our parrot there, and he loves it!  This event sells out in minutes, and it's usually a blast.  RVs are usually welcome unless it's been raining heavily, then you get stuck in the parking lot.

We'd love to hit one of those, but we just haven't planned any of our dates that far out yet.  Our "future track" is just starting to come together now.  We'll see you at one if we can arrange it.

Well.. all the regionals have come and gone (and we had a blast at Gateway Burn with some NuRV folks).   Now we look forward to the big event at the end of August.

Technomadia wrote: A few NuRVers are aiming to join us at Camp Nomadia, as well as several nomads from across the globe.  It's looking to be an epic time! Interested in joining us?   Here's a recent post we made about it:

Interested? You betcha.
I've been kicking the idea around for a while.

My largest reservation is wanting to remain at higher latitudes (and altitude) as long as possible before heading that far south (and hot!). But none of my other plans or intentions for this year have come about either, so you never really know.

Anyway...your page says: This means each nomad is responsible for all his own needs – food, water, cooking, clean-up, shelter, shower, power, gray-water handling, etc. But unlike many other more infrastructure-heavy camps, we also have no camp fees.

Q: what are or will be the resources there for dumping and water refills?

Thanks,

Bryan

A PS Note:
One of the kitchen people is still looking for someone to haul his load of crap down there but offers shade space and more once that is done ( take a look at his ad http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rid/1845586150.html ) I considered doing it but I wouldn't be heading back to Portland afterward.

InPursuit wrote: Q: what are or will be the resources there for dumping and water refills?

It is best to plan on no resources being available. In years past, they have had a "honey wagon" that will go around and suck out your tanks. One of the few "vending" things they allow out there. But bring a pile of $$ - it is not cheap. Also, it is not the easiest thing to do to track them down.

As for water, I understand this year they will have water supplies available in the small town just outside of the event. This means you would have to leave, drive into town, buy the water, then return. IMO, major bummer. Once you are inside, the last thing anyone wants to do is go outside the awsomeness of The City.

My advice: plan on bringing everything you need, and to stretch your tanks as far as possible. You will find that outdoor showers with a solar shower is awesome, and 5 gallons on water in the solar shower is good for two times. Use the porta potties when you can. They aren't so bad in the morning :) Fill your fresh tank, empty your waste tanks before you enter the City. Get jugs of water - I like the 5 gallon collapsible/reusable containers. Use the jug water for outdoor showers, drinking, etc. Use your fresh tank for flushing, indoor showers, etc.

It is not that tough to stretch your tanks. Most you will probably be there is a week, so make that your boondocking goal!

With a little conservation and planning, it is not difficult. Remember that YOU are making the event possible by being totally self sufficient!


--kev

less much snip... Kev mentioned

Quote: honey pot suckers remote dump sites water wagons water runs to town conservation Cash as an ameliorater in life.

Gotcha.
and reiterating my basic point  ;)

Kev wrote: Once you are inside, the last thing anyone wants to do is go outside the awesomeness of The City.

On showers...
The best piece of (car) camping gear I have ever bought is a simple pump up garden sprayer. One or two gallon plastic or metal canister ($10-40)...

Set it out in the sun for a few hours and (even the one gallon) is enough water for two (short haired) people to shower with.

The older ones with a brass wand are better but either way just trim the wand tubing back some and you are set to go.

Set the metal ones near the fire and you have hot water all night; great for washing up dishes or rinsing off at the beach too
It's a GoodThing.

The biggest advantage of them (vs traditional camp showers) are:
1) no need to rig up a support and then lift 5 or more gallons of water
2) take your warm water wherever you may like to do your showering

Yup.. as Kev said, don't plan on refills/dumping onsite.  There are porta-potties provided which can help you not depend on your own black tanks entirely.