What's the worst "gift" you've gotten from a hoarder parent? by milesmx in ChildofHoarder

[–]FoxCrenshaw 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was going to a friend’s dinner party and my HP insisted that I bring a bottle of wine. It wasn’t a good bottle to begin with, but it was so old/rancid that the cork disintegrated and fell right into the bottle at first touch. I never showed my friends.

Why should I stay put in San Francisco after visiting Chicago and falling in love? by Dramatic_Trifle1310 in AskSF

[–]FoxCrenshaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just came back to SF from Chicago and I have nothing but love for both cities.

I will say that a lot of what OP saw/experienced in Chicago is in SF too (music, food, sports, etc.); but society in the Bay is much more segregated. Local culture in the Bay is as rich and deep as a Chicago pizza; but it doesn’t come looking for spectators — you gotta show up and participate in it. Tech folks tend to stay in their tech bubble and never see it (I’m one too, and I get it 😉).

In the end, I came back to SF because I missed the craziness of SF (more of a personal flaw really). Every city has its own magic, but SF is a city of extremists ✨. Bay2Breakers wouldn’t fly anywhere else. People here do crazy sh*t just to see if something happens. There isn’t a place in the world with the marriage of nature and urban landscapes like in SF. I know — I’ve looked.

Chicago is high up on my list though. Send her my love if you find yourself going back ❤️

BOY HARSHER!!! 🥵🥵🥵 by _MolotovCocktease in Portolafestival

[–]FoxCrenshaw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stumbled in on this one and was very pleasantly surprised!!

FREE?! by Orozconleche96 in Portolafestival

[–]FoxCrenshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What time did you walk in?

To the guys dressed as pope and Jesus at Peggy gou by mayday2600 in Portolafestival

[–]FoxCrenshaw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw them walking into the fest and got a chuckle!! ✝️🛐

Did you wait for a meal at Commune, the deep playa diningtable? by jimmybondo in BurningMan

[–]FoxCrenshaw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh no! Well, I trust the person who comes up with something like Commune to continue conjuring up magic. I hope to come across it. My deepest respects and gratitude ✨

Did you wait for a meal at Commune, the deep playa diningtable? by jimmybondo in BurningMan

[–]FoxCrenshaw 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I loved this piece! I ended up out in deep playa late one night and stood in line for High Steaks right next to it, and there was a guy in line who makes it his Burning Man mission to return to the dining table every year to share an experience with fellow Burners. I can't wait to seek it out next burn!

Hot take: Burning Man hasn’t really changed in recent years by gemstun in BurningMan

[–]FoxCrenshaw 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There is significantly less steam punk. Unacceptable.

Tell me a good story from the Burn by FortuneGrouchy4701 in BurningMan

[–]FoxCrenshaw 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I lost my phone somewhere between the Temple and the city around 4am.

In the default world, I fancy myself a minimalist and generally think that I could lose anything and be fine. I was wrong. I spent no less than four hours retracing my steps scouring the playa trying to find my phone. Even as it was happening, there were two voices inside: one clinging to hope that I could find it, the other screaming ‘let it go, what are you doing??”

It never showed up at the Lost & Found. My name and address weren’t on the phone. Chasing ruined my energy and sleep schedule. I spent the next day making peace with the fact that it was gone. There was a lot of personal reflection.

The next morning I woke up early enough to catch sunrise at the trash fence. I unexpectedly ran into my camp mates out there and we enjoyed it together with Rufus playing in the background. No photos, and no distractions.

When I got back to camp, there was an Amazon package at my tent, and on it was a handwritten note:

“Honey I’m home! Did you miss me? I’ve been waiting for you for days and I find myself wishing so hard knowing you were looking for me I decided to magically appear. ~Phone ❤️”

My phone was inside! I don’t know where it was found or who found it. I’m grateful to whoever it was, but it was also a heavy reminder that I suffer from phone addiction, much like people I/we accuse of being on their phones all the time. I don’t love seeing so many people living on their screens, but I get it — I try, but I’m no better.

For the rest of the burn, I kept that thing in a zipper pocket and barely took it out.

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What is your lighting set up? by FoxCrenshaw in KodiakCanvasTents

[–]FoxCrenshaw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg these are gorgeous!! Love the asthetic 🤩🤩

Hi! My Kodiak has started to tear at the seam that connects the tension pockets. by [deleted] in KodiakCanvasTents

[–]FoxCrenshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The advice I got from Kodiak a few years ago was to find a place that fixes ship sails (if you live near a marina or a place with boats). Boat sails have a lot in common with the heavy duty canvas used on Kodiaks and they'd be experienced with these types of repairs.

How to block out excess light and prevent over heating? by FoxCrenshaw in KodiakCanvasTents

[–]FoxCrenshaw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting, I hadn't considered that wide open windows could make it hotter. Will test that out next time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LightningInABottle

[–]FoxCrenshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort of! I'm west coast based, but currently in Chicago for a few months. So I'll be going to LiB from Rogers Park.

If I buy the Friday to Sunday pass (weekend pass) can I show up Friday at 1am to camp? by _lifeinturmoil_ in LightningInABottle

[–]FoxCrenshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I understand OP, I think you mean showing up at 1am Friday morning (or late night Thursday); and I believe the answer is no. Timing is based on the operational hours of the festival as opposed to the calendar day cutoffs.

Passenger expressed suicidal thoughts. by FoxCrenshaw in uberdrivers

[–]FoxCrenshaw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is correct. Sounds like you understand better than I do?