JRS VOLUME #11; ISSUE #13
Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks
RESOURCE ISSUE #2
Volume 11, Issue #13
JULY 5, 2007
MORE RESOURCES
Hello from a wonderfully hot July in Gerlach, where this rabbit has a quick holiday-week layover…beautiful playa sunset last night. Getting excited yet?
To the reader: here’s your second dose of RESOURCE madness for your preparation planning, to fix some posts and update things we missed. We’re catching up on the unsubscribes from those who wrote last week with a new batch – thanks for your patience!
To our resource-vending friends who squeaked into this highly unusual second issue by virtue of the one or two posts we actually missed: next year’s deadline will very likely be June 1 again, FYI. Mark your calendar now, and don’t miss out!
Back with a regular issue soon…58 days until the burn!
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BUNNYWAREZ FAUX FUR AND FLEECE
Be seriously cute in bunnywarez
“bunnywarez features delicious faux fur and fleece clothing and accessories. be warm – look hot!
based in Oakland, CA, bunnywarez is two little bunnies who draw inspiration from over a decade of playa experience. we offer our original shrugs, playa boas, legwarmers, kitty and bunny hats, kitty ears, tails, and paws – and more! many pieces feature handy stash pockets. find your playa night ensemble!
check us out at Prepare for the Playa: http://preparefortheplaya.com
bonus goodies for all burner orders – include a note telling us that you’re a burner and where you heard of us!”
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MUTANT VEHICLE CREATION!
“MUTANT VEHICLE design, consulting and construction. We have been out on the playa with shark cars, white whales and dinosaur demolition derby cars since 1994. These are not glow sticks, they are art cars that will change your life! Contact Tom Kennedy finfetish (at) hotmail (dot) com 415-337-1947 ”
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BOGO SOLAR FLASHLIGHT – BUY ONE, GET ONE…
We love the light and the concept – check it out:
“The BoGo Light is a scientific, eco-friendly breakthrough that is making an impact worldwide. BoGo means Buy one, Give one. We want our lights to benefit the less fortunate; therefore, with each light purchased in the developed world, a second identical light will be donated to an organization that will distribute it in the developing world with our direct financial support. Give the Gift of Light, and Help Us Change the World!
Why does light matter? Two billion people living in the developing world rely on kerosene lanterns, candles, and single-use battery flashlights for light at night. Not only are these options expensive, dangerous, and harmful to the environment, they also negatively impact health, education, and security.”
Find out more and get one (plenty of sunlight in BRC, right?) at:
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SIERRA SOLAR SYSTEMS
“Sierra Solar Systems- Stocking everything you need to power your week on the playa with the wind and sun. One of California’s oldest solar dealers with 27 years in business and expert design services. Specializing in off-grid stand alone systems and remote power. Pick up at our solar powered showroom or we’ll ship to you in advance, only a 49 mile detour away. Make friends with your neighbors, eliminate your generator.
Sierra Solar Systems
563C Idaho Maryland Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
tech info and foreign orders: (530) 273-6754
order line: (800) 51-SOLAR (US only) FAX: (530) 273-1760
e-mail: nickl (at) sierrasolar (dot) com
world wide web: http://www.sierrasolar.com
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TRIPS FOR KIDS RE-CYCLERY – BIKES IN SAN RAFAEL, CA
“To find LOTS OF VERY affordable, recycled bikes for Burning Man visit Re-Cyclery, a bike thrift store operated by Trips for Kids. Re-Cyclery is located at 610 4th Street in San Rafael and is open Tuesday – Friday noon – 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Each year Trips for Kids takes hundreds of inner-city kids from the Bay Area on guided mountain bike adventures, many of whom have never been outside of their urban neighborhoods. In 1999 Trips for Kids became a national program. There are now 51 chapters from coast to coast, with more in the works.”
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COOLIGHT ELECTROLUMINESCENT WIRE aka EL Wire
“Helping to Light up the Playa since ’99! http://www.CooLight.com offers year round Burner discounts and lightning fast order fulfillment. Need help with your wire project? We do quality custom work.
CooLight 407-654-2660″
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PROPVILLE HAS IT – WHATEVER IT IS
“Whether you’re searching for the preliminary parts or the final adornments, The Propville Directory is once again at your service. This year, as a burner bonus, we’ll be supporting your searches with live support (normally $129/annually), if you’re stumped, give us a shout.
Teri (at) proville (dot) com or (415) 531-3019. Good only until the gates open (we just can’t answer a phone out there!). Go green, man.”
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STORAGE OPTIONS FOR CAMPS/PROJECTS
We’ve heard that the Black Rock Mini Storage is completely full, so if you’re among those who are going to need to store projects or camp stuff in Nevada after your playa adventure, may we suggest:
Pack-It Park-It Stor-It Mini Storage
1900 US Hwy 50A
Fernley, NV 89408
They’re at (775) 835-6464 and or http://www.fernleyministorage.com
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SPARKLE PLENTY AT PREPARE FOR THE PLAYA
“See Sparkle Plenty Creations bustiers in San Francisico at the ‘Prepare for the Playa’ Events/Happenings on July 22 and August 12, Noon -7 PM. Don’t miss the Dusty Dreams Fashion Show on July 22 at 4 PM. Free admission and free parking. For more info: http://www.preparefortheplaya.com. http://www.sparkleplentycreations.com ”
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TWO PARTICIPANT SUGGESTIONS: LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS
Editorial from a participant: “Ok, so now that you put out the resource issue, all the cats like me who’ve been distracted have another thing to add. Is there a place we can post additional resources for shtuff? I have two more items about lighting sources:
Polybrite makes hand-held wands, vests, and collars with with bright LED’s that run on AA batteries. Burly with great colors. I got mine at Homeland Associates, Inc. at an aviation convention. Wasn’t big on the company name, but the people are cool, and the lights are impressive. http://www.homelandassociates.com/products/polybrite.htm
The other’s the Pak-Lite, a terrific light on top of a 9-volt with two bright leds. Not cheap (about $25), but lasts forever, as long as you don’t lose it. But make sure to have it out if you get on an airplane; they fussed with my bag for 15 minutes before giving it back, light in hand. http://www.9voltlight.com ”
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BODYHOOPS
“BodyHoops has just released our all new Infinity Travel Hoop! Folds conveniently and quickly to one quarter the area of a regular hoop. Easy to carry over your shoulder, on your bike, hanging on your belt or backpack. Comes in three sizes and lots of cool color combinations. These and our regular weighted hoops are available at www.bodyhoops.com. Use the discount code “blackrock” to receive 10% off your order through August 20th.”
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FURRY COATS AND CUSTOM CLOTHING
Mercedes writes: ” Playafur.com is a new custom design company tailored for burners by a burner. Specializing in Custom Playa Coats and other crazy fur creations. What ever your heart desires! Special offer for anyone who mentions Jackrabbitspeaks $25 off any order or free priority shipping. I will also make special deliveries to the Playa! Order now before the calender fills up! http://www.playafur.com
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LASER AND LIGHTS
“Please add us to the list next time that goes out for our lasers and light products and keep up the marvelous work. See you on the playa at WOW camp with our Starbeam Projectors to dazzle the scene with living starfields. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3tVVx8fXXA
Lasers and Lights.com at http://www.lasersandlights.com
Offering a wide variety of dazzling laser and light projectors and personal toys and body art. Check out the magnificent new Starfield Projector technology giving you the ability to project a moving night sky across any surface up to a giant hall.”
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PEE FUNNELS FOR THE LADIES
Pee Funnels make it so you can stand up instead of sitting down…
“Hi Andie, I saw this pee funnel for women and thought you might like to post it (if you already haven’t!). I used to camp across from Pee Funnel Camp, and it was a big hit. This one is the pro model!
Happy Peeing and Burning, 😉
Cosmo”
http://pmateusa.com/?site_id=224&id_sub=2283&page_id=2283
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MICHAEL’S LIGHT TOYS
“This will be my 10th year to go to Burning Man and I have been helping to light up the community for over 9 years. I can help light up you, your costumes, your camp, your ride and your art. Just let me know what you have in mind and I will work with you to create your vision. Also, I am the only distributor of Snakewire(TM). It looks equally as good during the day as it does at night. Snakewire(TM) has high-brite EL wire inside of it and comes in many colors, including black light responsive colors. You can match your costume with many of the Snakewire(TM) colors.
If you will be in the City on July 22nd or August 12th, I will be at the Prepare for the Playa events – www.preparefortheplaya.com. You can stop by and see me there. If you cannot make it to the events, please visit me on line at www.michaelslighttoys.com. Or you can call me to set up an appointment to come to Concord (California) to see what I have – 925.686.2677.
Michael
Michael’s Light Toys
www.michaelslighttoys.com
mikem3535 (at) yahoo (dot) com“
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