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email.hidden@example.com (Edwin)Edwin edited Lessons Learned
Investigate using a battery bank so we don't have to run the gennies all the time. The Hondas we have are capable of charging 12V automotive batteries. The question is, would that be a net gain? Would we spend more in batteries than we'd save in gasoline? Is it worth it for the lower carbon footprint? I bow to Edwin's superior knowledge of all things electrical. :-) Let's strike this one. -Matt -- Of course investing in battery electricy storage would lead to lower cost of entry into solar powered electricty down the line..... More, better ways to stay comfortable in 100-degree weather. Better fans? Yes! Cold foot baths? Yes! Misters? Yes! (Would those take too much water? Maybe, but still Yes?) I'd still rather avoid air conditioners -- power hungry beasts, they produce a lot of waste heat which warms the surroundings, and they generally need sealed rooms which is kind of antisocial. There are already climate-controlled structures at Flipside for people who need them. (kibitz by Edwin!) ("Swamp Coole]]>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:43:14 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Michelle)Michelle edited Lessons Learned
Investigate using a battery bank so we don't have to run the gennies all the time. The Hondas we have are capable of charging 12V automotive batteries. The question is, would that be a net gain? Would we spend more in batteries than we'd save in gasoline? Is it worth it for the lower carbon footprint? I bow to Edwin's superior knowledge of all things electrical. :-) Let's strike this one. -Matt -- Of course investing in battery electricy storage would lead to lower cost of entry into solar powered electricty down the line..... More, better ways to stay comfortable in 100-degree weather. Better fans? Yes! Cold foot baths? Yes! Misters? Yes! (Would those take too much water? Maybe, but still Yes?) I'd still rather avoid air conditioners -- power hungry beasts, they produce a lot of waste heat which warms the surroundings, and they generally need sealed rooms which is kind of antisocial. There are already climate-controlled structures at Flipside for people who need them. (kibitz by Edwin!) ("Swamp Coole]]>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:25:09 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Randy Zagar)Randy Zagar edited Lessons Learned
Infinite petrol tank for the generators. We can buy a kit for $100, or figure out how to do it ourselves... -Matt Better floor plan for ... all public spaces... to integrate them better week? --Edwin! --Edwin! What about solar rechargeable path lighting? --Randy LED Rope Light LED ambient color/mood wash light and in UV Thing strip like electrical wire labels Sticky paper labels time... -Matt -Matt I may have fewer years left in me than 20 years ago, but I'm in better shape now than I was then... I'm not going quietly. --Randy Get one of these! We could do remote interviews, recording, etc. and take it back to the lounge for broadcast within minutes! Zoom H2 (See also amazon.com) A DAT deck or something like that to record our DJ sets and live acts for posterity, maybe? Or a cassette deck if we're feeling cheap. Beer/cider label adhesive that stays on when immersed in water but can be scraped off relatively easily so the bottles can b]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:59:34 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Edwin)Edwin edited Lessons Learned
Beer/cider label adhesive that stays on when immersed in water but can be scraped off relatively easily so the bottles can be reused. Either that or a keg/CO2 system. (Update: Wow! I had no idea these things were so cheap! How about a 6-liter Tap-A-Draft system? Most of the parts at Austin Homebrew are under $10 apiece. I can't find pricing on the CO2 regulator, though...) Or coding by bottlecap color? A quick search does not reveal nicely pre-colored caps; so, stencils or sharpies could work. --Edwin! Investigate using a battery bank so we don't have to run the gennies all the time. The Hondas we have are capable of charging 12V automotive batteries. The question is, would that be a net gain? Would we spend more in batteries than we'd save in gasoline? Is it worth it for the lower carbon footprint? I bow to Edwin's superior knowledge of all things electrical. :-) Let's strike this one. -Matt -- Of course investing in battery electricy storage would lead to lower cost of entry into solar powered electricty]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:27:48 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Matt P.)Matt P. edited Lessons Learned
Consolidate all music on one external drive (Matt, I'll go fifty-fifty witcha and we can buy a big drive) Deal! And a dedicated low- to mid-range laptop as well, maybe. -Matt raid-1 mirror please. --Randy And Geeky! Geeky! I'd much rather get a laptop of some kind so we don't have to screw with an external monitor, keyboard,and mouse next time. Makes everything easier. -Matt Bring my DJ mixing surface this time, with DJ software, for better control Firewire/USB sound thingie, for previewing tracks while playing ]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:31:07 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Michelle)Michelle edited Lessons Learned
Consolidate all music on one external drive (Matt, I'll go fifty-fifty witcha and we can buy a big drive) Deal! And a dedicated low- to mid-range laptop as well, maybe. -Matt raid-1 mirror please. --Randy macs... -Sean -Sean Bah! Linux!!! Anyway. How about this? It can hold CD/DVD drive, a harddrive and plug-ins for all sorts of memory cards. Friendly! And Geeky! Bring my DJ mixing surface this time, with DJ software, for better control Firewire/USB sound thingie, for previewing tracks while playing ]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:11:38 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (disrupsean)disrupsean edited Lessons Learned
Consolidate all music on one external drive (Matt, I'll go fifty-fifty witcha and we can buy a big drive) Deal! And a dedicated low- to mid-range laptop as well, maybe. -Matt raid-1 mirror please. --Randy nothing. -Matt -Matt Here, here! If someone brings a windoze box please make it in addition to, not in place of, the macs... -Sean Bring my DJ mixing surface this time, with DJ software, for better control Firewire/USB sound thingie, for previewing tracks while playing applesauce Lunch food in general All the coolers had seemed to have personal names etc... So at least for clueless out-of-town newbies to your camp like myself, it was unclear what was communal/part of what we paid for, and what was personal. So by default I only ate what was pointed out to me and there was a lot more wasted food/drink than necessary. Super easy fix: strip of blue (or other unusual color) tape on all containers of communal food. -Sean ]]>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:25:32 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (disrupsean)disrupsean edited Lessons Learned
applesauce Lunch food in general Everything! All the coolers had personal names etc... So at least for clueless out-of-town newbies to your camp like myself, it was unclear what was communal/part of what we paid for, and what was personal. So by default I only ate what was pointed out to me and there was a lot more wasted food/drink than necessary. Super easy fix: strip of blue (or other unusual color) tape on all containers of communal food. -Sean ]]>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:19:05 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (sofia)sofia edited Lessons Learned
cookies (but this was possibly the heat) crackers throat. -Matt -Matt I ate it too, and think we should keep it - but we did overbuy, according to the boxes in my dining room. I liked the granola;what were your preferences? Food that needs to be prepped or pointed out: Fruit (apples, oranges) ]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:38:21 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Matt P.)Matt P. edited Lessons Learned
cookies (but this was possibly the heat) crackers it. --Rob --Rob Actually, I liked having it there as well -- when I had an 8AM ranger shift it was good to be able to cram some quick, easy breakfast down my throat. -Matt Food that needs to be prepped or pointed out: Fruit (apples, oranges) ]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:32:31 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (jrw)jrw edited Lessons Learned
cookies (but this was possibly the heat) crackers most days) days) I ate a bowl of cereal and milk every morning, and really enjoyed having that around, but clearly I was the only one eating it. --Rob Food that needs to be prepped or pointed out: Fruit (apples, oranges) ]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:29:39 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Edwin)Edwin edited Lessons Learned
Central illumination at the group rest area (which could happen by default by better integrating the spaces) --Eh, maybe a little more, esp in kitchen, but it was nice to have a nice calm, feeling place in the dark to look at the stars and chitchat. I would like the radio lounge less isolated from the main camp hang out. Perhaps we could have do that, having a larger and slightly more public illuminated place, and have a darker more private spot next to that. I think we should give thought to camp arrangment in the preplanning. Another vote for a hangout space that's dark.. because that can have a good view of the public road in front of the camp, passers-by, effivgy etc, plus a nice view of the stars. That's a great thing to have while relaxing and chatting with campmates; bright lights in that area eliminate that. But perhaps a more private, bright, second hangout space separate from that makes sense? That way, those who prefer high visibility/illumination can be accomodated, and those who prefer a view ]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:30:22 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Matt P.)Matt P. edited Lessons Learned
Consolidate all music on one external drive (Matt, I'll go fifty-fifty witcha and we can buy a big drive) Deal! And a dedicated low- to mid-range laptop as well, maybe. -Matt raid-1 mirror please. --Randy music station station The problem wasn't it being a Mac, it was iTunes being braindead. We'll have better-configured and different software next year. But I still think a component CD player is worthwhile. We can probably find one for practically nothing. -Matt Bring my DJ mixing surface this time, with DJ software, for better control Firewire/USB sound thingie, for previewing tracks while playing Thing strip like electrical wire labels Sticky paper labels church night... night... I suspect we'll be allowed a larger advance crew next year, what with our good showing this time... -Matt Get one of these! We could do remote interviews, recording, etc. and take it back to the lounge for broadcast within minutes! Zoom H2 (See also amazon.com)Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:22:20 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Randy Zagar)Randy Zagar edited Lessons Learned
Actual whiteboards of whiteboardiness (Silona, it's time to put that poor thing to rest...) Consolidate all music on one external drive (Matt, I'll go fifty-fifty witcha and we can buy a big drive) Deal! And a dedicated low- to mid-range laptop as well, maybe. -Matt raid-1 mirror please. --Randy External CD player that does not give ONE WHIT about the interwebs --Or just a non-mac music station Bring my DJ mixing surface this time, with DJ software, for better control ]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:09:29 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Randy Zagar)Randy Zagar edited Lessons Learned
Beer/cider label adhesive that stays on when immersed in water but can be scraped off relatively easily so the bottles can be reused. Either that or a keg/CO2 system. (Update: Wow! I had no idea these things were so cheap! How about a 6-liter Tap-A-Draft system? Most of the parts at Austin Homebrew are under $10 apiece. I can't find pricing on the CO2 regulator, though...) Or coding by bottlecap color? Investigate using a battery bank so we don't have to run the gennies all the time. The Hondas we have are capable of charging 12V automotive batteries. The question is, would that be a net gain? Would we spend more in batteries than we'd save in gasoline? Is it worth it for the lower carbon footprint? I bow to Edwin's superior knowledge of all things electrical. :-) Let's strike this one. -Matt -- Of course investing in battery electricy storage would lead to lower cost of entry into solar powered electricty down the line..... of ice... ice... -- Please remember that we had several people]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:59:37 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (disrupsean)disrupsean edited Lessons Learned
LED color-change rope light More Fireballs (e.g. Creamora Fireballs) (don't tell Marla) A chillout space with a better view of the front road / effigy / passing friends and freaks. Central illumination at the group rest area (which could happen by default by better integrating the spaces) --Eh, maybe a little more, esp in kitchen, but it was nice to have a nice calm, feeling place in the dark to look at the stars and chitchat. I would like the radio lounge less isolated from the main camp hang out. Perhaps we could have do that, having a larger and slightly more public illuminated place, and have a darker more private spot next to that. I think we should give thought to camp arrangment in the preplanning. Another vote for a hangout space that's dark.. because that can have a good view of the public road in front of the camp, passers-by, effivgy etc, plus a nice view of the stars. That's a great thing to have while relaxing and chatting with campmates; bright lights in that area eli]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:28:32 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (sofia)sofia edited Lessons Learned
That camping spot -- the size was perfect (we all fit! with extra room!), near the Rangers, on the Hill, surrounded by bushes, view of the Effigy... Mic Stands and Spare Mics! We used the two outside mikes twice (at least) for live performances, plus the inside mic. In theory, we might have even needed three or four outside mics, but So-Han's partner was ill. -- Edwin!) Edwin!) Once Dave and I found the second water cooler, we had one of water and one of lemonade, and that was great. The lemonade jug is fine, we've used it for punch and such in the past - it's large mouthed and easy to clean. I would not dare put flavored stuff in a camelbak. - Sofia Cold Cloths on pulse points, oh yeah (Now I'm stealing shamelessly from Michelle's e-mail) Ice Cream LED color-change rope light More Fireballs (e.g. Creamora Fireballs) (don't tell Marla) and chitchat. chitchat. I would like the radio lounge less isolated from the main camp hang out. Perhaps we could h]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:26:35 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Michelle)Michelle edited Lessons Learned
Floors. OMG I loved having floors in the radio lounge, carpets in the shade area, etc etc. I love the way we creatively and cooperatively rolled through all of our rough spots. The logo-concept-workups-to-stickers sequence was inspiring. etc... jim) jim) -- I saw one thereand checked by peeling off --they came off fairly easily.If we ditch most of them tagging our stuff, the next batch I order will be removeable. SHOWER RADIOS! (Big Hit!) Radios and flyer/stickers at the Greeters (maybe with a note on them saying, "Please don't stick this on the port-o-johns...) ]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:51:02 +0000modLessons Learned
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email.hidden@example.com (Michelle)Michelle edited Lessons Learned
Used in Kitchen for All Food Products, with Labels on the shelves Stored in Edwin's Garage off-season (heh heh heh) but different. different. --teh awesome MORE FANS Ant suppression via the early infrastructure crew Orange oil? -Matt Yup, and I hear Cinamon works as well -- Edwin! LED color-change rope light More Fireballs (e.g. Creamora Fireballs) (don't tell Marla) the spaces) spaces) --Eh, maybe a little more, esp in kitchen, but it was nice to have a nice calm, feeling place in the dark to look at the stars and chitchat. !@#$% permanent wind break panels (I have a plan... - Edwin) Two-way handheld radios (errrrr, walkie-talkies) with good quality sound and range, with headphone jacks, for live broadcasts and news reporting. Zoom H2! See below. -Matt Battery-charging station out front WITH SIGN with many types of plugs & adapters, so people can fill up their DeWalts, USB devices, etc etc... Another wattmeter or two, that thi]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:44:12 +0000modOdd Ones Finances
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email.hidden@example.com (Matt P.)Matt P. edited Odd Ones Finances
David & Sofia $200 & Mindy Mindy (refunded) $150 Sheilagh $120 Randy Posey $120$80 Corprew $100 Tanjent $80 TOTAL $1835$1725 *not yet collected **gave another $40 last night... More Radios Chris $142$90 (paid) Radios and Batteries Sofia $105 TOTAL $1709 +/- $25$1632-$1682 ** I owe Chris 'n' Mindy for some of the radios but they might be included in the Chris radio slot. Also, I'm flexible about whether this is a donation or an expense or some combination. - Sofia The struck-through stuff were my donation to the group. Exclude them from any reimbursement scheme. I've removed them from the totals. $223 Chris $142$90 (paid) Sofia $175 +/- $25$150-$200 TOTAL $1709 +/- $25$1632-$1682 I'll put in the numbers for the p]]>Fri, 30 May 2008 22:36:57 +0000mod