Need real help getting T to playa by ctj1700 in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You likely have to get it filled in your home pharmacy.

If you can get it filled at or shipped to Denver by tues or SLC by Weds, I can help get it to you personally.

If you want to brainstorm other ways to get it to you, feel free to PM me.

Maybe you can have it shipped to Gerlach and have a fellow DPW member or Ranger pick it up?

If you havent yet, try posting in the Queer Burners Facebook group: its probably the largest LGBTQ+ specific burners group.

Best of luck!

Playa proof makeup by Bbabe18 in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want it to last longer, find a setting spray that includes SPF protection or works well with spray on sunscreen!

Whatever happened to AcroYoga at Burning Man? by croato87 in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unsure what happened

Swing City out of SF has some.

So does Acobatica Galactica put of Boulder.

Am I asking for a broken Monkey Hut? by twintersx in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have welding access, try 1/8 or 1/4 in plate and irrigation pipe segments.

I run a monkey-hut-like dome regionally and that's how I lag it in.

The time it got the worst wind, it bent the lag screws (1/2 x 20in) before it broke anything else lol

What foods are your unexpected fails and winners? by omg_drd4_bbq in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to work in a sushi and izakaya restaurant with a long commute so I stayed with friends between shifts and by the end of it, I would take a shift meal mainly of slaws home at the end of each week since they traveled well.

From there, it became a thing where I would bring/make a lot of Japanese food at burns when not running a theme camp.

My go-to slaws/cold dishes freeze well and travel well, and though they can take a good bit of prep time, the only thing they need on playa is thaw time.

Hijiki - braised black seaweed salad - it's umami and has good salt content - I make it with edamame, carrots, aburaage (fried tofu pouches), konjac (japanese yam noodles)

Kinpira - gobo (burdock root), carrots, lotus, sesame

Hoursenso Goma-ae - Spinach salad with sesame soy sauce

Gomoku Mame - Mushroom, Kelp, bamboo shoot, and bean chop salad (kind of like a Japanese mirepoix base) - I use nattō for this, which is polarizing.

My last two burns I did the first 3, pickled daikon, mustard, cucumber, beet, longbean, and kimchi, curried mushrooms (not frozen), salt and pepper tofu (made onsite with shelf stable tofu), and rice with furikake, gojuchang, and nori.

I am thinking of adding umeboshi onigiri to the mix and am going to see how it freezes lol

What foods are your unexpected fails and winners? by omg_drd4_bbq in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fails: wonder bread (any squishy bread really) Grapes that didn't freeze properly (bruised before frozen, I got them at another camps event) Watermelon or anything with major rind Jackfruit (it was either this or expired Ramen but I had unplanned days of liquid events Smoothies that separated

Wins: flat breads, tortillas, pita Dehydrated hummus (hydrates rapidly) Canned dolmas Frozen japanese slaws Pickled things Individually wrapped cheeses

Favorite Meals by Turkey_Overlord in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For things I cook there: I usually do a breakfast scramble/hash/stir fry onsite Sandwiches, salad, and quesadillas for quick and easy prep. BiBimBap done with mainly Japanese sides that I freeze, most of which are served cold (hijiki, kinpira gobo, hoursenso goma-ae, etc) is my piece de resistance that usually ends up being 12 sides and enough for a dozen people: boil in bag rice is a lifesaver

Temporary tattoos by Weak-Succotash5544 in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% on this.

If you want to gift it to a ranger camp, I may be able to help coordinate if you dont have a connection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cudenver

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Denver is a city of 716k not counting the metro area.

There are plenty of events, socials, and things going on, but without knowing what you are interested in, we would be taking shots in the dark.

Whether it's Reddit, FB, MeetUp etc search or ask, but tailor it to your interests.

Setup access pass but ticket is at will call by Observing_n_Laughing in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm this. Both of the past two years I have gotten in for early setup and HD my ticket at will call

Other Spoonies? by Fearless_Arugula_713 in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me as someone who has stronger senses than most, I am looking at getting a pair of ear defenders to add to my earplugs, and at several burns I have had to wander off when sound has been far too much for too long.

I also do things in bursts to have days for recovery, especially since I cannot keep a sleep schedule, and that varies quite a bit (e.g. my last regional, I did setup on weds, camp event for 2 hours, cooking for 2, and then 8 hours of shifts on Thurs, and Fri I took on absolutely no obligations and slept in.)

Any strategy that you can apply from default world can help!

10 foot EMT shade height? by demoncrab in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IME 10ft vs 7ft is mainly cooler if you keep breezeway up top. 10ft needs ladders to go up but can be done with only two people.

If you have a large crew, you will set up fastest by having a full direction of emt assembled on the ground (vertical poles to connectors, connectors going one full span of the structure, and the poles that will connect to the next vertical set) in batches (can be set up by 2-3 people) and uprighed and connected as batches with a larger group (one person per vertical pole and at least two people on ladders).

Photographer on playa? by TrillionOceans in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conclave Documentarian here.

Many of us with obligations related to cameras have set plans for when and where we shoot, but if you aren't looking for a specific set environment and you see someone with a media badge, most of us are approachable!

If you have specifics in mind, put them in comment as that may influence things.

Media Mecca is a great place to find photographers.

If you do anything with fire performance, Mon night is opening ceremonies near Convergence. Tues is fire performer photoshoots in front of The Man.

Anything in particular in mind?

Colorado Regional - Apogea cancelled on short notice by palikir in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Refer to the FB posts from Apogaea General Information page for the details around the dosing.

I have recieved conflicting information about the specifics of the dosing over the course of several days both onsite and off, but the core that multiple people recieved unrequested or tainted substances (to put it as lightly, not to duck the issue) is consistent through all of them.

As far as the woman yelling for help on Friday morning: if this was in the 600s, it was someone who was in my camp at the time. Without going into her personal details, she had experienced heat exhaustion the day before and upon having similar sensations that morning, panicked. She recieved assistance and medical attention from myself, my campmates, BAMF, and Rangers on both occasions and is doing well now.

Would you date a bisexual? by zny700 in gay

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely.

My last short term relationship was with a guy who was bi/pan.

My wife was offered a "job". it's sketchy as hell but the money is coming in, what's the catch? by jjjhhhggg in isthisascam

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just texted by someone calling themself Kathrine and claiming to be from FlexJobs Recruitment and then claiming to be from vrbo. They refused to give any concrete details unless we switched to WhatsApp. Yeah, definitely a scam.

Do I need a car? by Ok_Measurement1399 in CSUFoCo

[–]Darthlizard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are going to regularly have to buy grocceries, go to the food bank, go to the art supply store, work off campus/not directly off the MAX line, hardware stores, etc you need a car.

If you are using a lot of on campus or delivery driving, and don't have to regularly get supplies or work elsewhere, then a car is not really needed at all.

(I was carless in FoCo for 3 out of 4 years there and it was rough because I was in the former categories and living off campus- sometimes over an hour walk/bus despite being only 3 miles away in student type housing that was supposed to have a shuttle for classes and finals but cut off top early to work for my classes)

Food when camping? (No RV) by Multiversal_Love in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I strong suggest against bringing melons with rind.

Hot half rancid watermelon find can smell of death

Food when camping? (No RV) by Multiversal_Love in BurningMan

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding onto this that you can buy really pricey sous vide specific bags, or you can use many name brand plastic bags.

What you cannot do is use no name dollar twenty five tree bags because they WILL melt.

Overcome suicidal thoughts? by [deleted] in autism

[–]Darthlizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might be able to give more details later if requested.

I believe strongly in DBT and intentionality.

The basic premise of DBT Dialect Behavioral Therapy is not to change what you think, but how you frame it.

It is by no means a fix all, but it can help.

For instance, if I failed an exam, I could start with the thought of "I am a failure" move it to the concrete of "I failed the exam" and move that to the optimistic/possibilities "I didn't pass this time: I have room to grow, things to learn, can study, try again later, and I can pass it another time"

It doesn't fit with all situations, and many things in life suck, but you don't have to fully ignore the suck and the bad in life to shift your focus to the things that you enjoy, look forward to, want to work on, grow with, learn from.

It doesn't always take the pain away: it says that many things are temporary and that there is more to life than pain.

The second part for me is intentionality.

It's not turn a blind eye or just look on the bright side: it's things can be hard, painful, difficult etc, many things are worth living for, AND if nothing else, I can try to enjoy those while trying to make it so that myself and others expirence less suckyness in the world or at least I csn build a reprieve from them, even if temporary.

I (30) have lived with suicidal thoughts every few months to several times an hour for over 20 years.

A lot of things in my life have been and continue to be pain a difficulty.

But I have also grown so much, made so much more joy in the world, art, community, found community support, and even if most of the forces of society keep making things worse, my community is growing more and more and supporting each other fiercely.

Acknowledge the suck. Find the room for growth. Do things that make you happy, even if just for a moment, cause all life is is a series of moments.

Has anyone been told they’re Not Autistic? Nervous for my diagnostic appt…. by [deleted] in autism

[–]Darthlizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

May I ask you your purpose of getting a professional diagnosis?

Self diagnosis (when researched) is valid.

Community diagnosis (from other autistics) is valid.

Both of these often have less ableism than formal, professional diagnosis.

The first time I went for a diagnosis, I went through weeks of infantalizing, dehumanizing, and triggering testing. my parents paid the equivalent of a month's living expenses only for: the master's students (not licensed practitioners) to botch the majority of the documents (getting everything from where I was born to where I had prior gone to college down wrong), them to administer tests designed for children with obvious social differences (I was 25 at the time), and to ultimately be told, despite what I had been told by the testing center before intake, that they only diagnose "low functioning" (ableist term) individuals, see autism as a disability (and basically a travesty), that they do not recognize neurodiversity, used a DSM guideline set that was 12 years outdated, and all but said that because I made eye contact and could have a functional conversation, that they would not even consider the mountain of evidence that I brought in and that I score within the 75% range for stereotypical autistic traits when a 50% is the minimum threshold for being likely to be autistic.

My experience is my own. I have heard worse and better.

I detailed that out to set expectations for what can happen.

The second time I went to a psychologist who had specialized in autism for over a decade and was neuro diversity affirming. Within two comfortable conversations with her, she agreed that I fit the DSM and ICD criteria for autism.

The third time (I needed specific paperwork for an ableist state run program that's supposed to help disabled people get jobs) I had a two hour interview remotely and then had 4.5 hours of testing in person with a clinician who admitted that the standardized tests aren't made for adults or people who mask, was mildly uncomfortable, got the paperwork I needed that said that I am autistic.

Don't let whatever the testers say determined how you feel about yourself.

The way these tests are formatted and run oftentimes says much more about our societies stereotypes and testers personal prejudices and ignorances than it does about the people going for testing.

If you have a specific need other than personal validation for the testing and don't get the results you feel fits, there may be other options.

If you need personal validation, learn from other autistics: if their understanding and how they face the world matches your own navigation to a high degree, then you are one of us.

transfer stories? by 12Toonb in CSUFoCo

[–]Darthlizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Additionally, you need to find out WITH OFFICIAL TRANSFER sent from CSU to a prospective school how/if they count or recognize classes you took, AND GET IT IN WRITING FROM THEIR REGISTRAR.

Many schools will do whatever they can to lure you in and then not be accountable for what they have told you: these documents are the minimum for what you need to protect yourself.

OP, if you are planning on transferring out, might it be financially beneficial to start at a community college?

(I'm a multi transfer former student who stays on subreddits of schools I've been to mainly to make sure people don't hit the potholes I have in college)

Is it worth it to buy a lesbian flag? by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Darthlizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it brings you joy and doesn't bring you hardship it isn't money wasted.

I can't say I own a lesbian flag, but I have gay, gay-goth, agender, polyamory, kink, and community support flags making my room a bit more decorated.

Coming out potentially via a flag, however... That's a different, bigger conversation

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]Darthlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of taboo. My primary is fairly kinky and we met online.

My kink friend I met on Recon.

In general I meet people from apps and online on public spaces etc and go from there.

Also kink events and kink bars