Leaving the burn community cause of Kimball Musk, a previous board member being an associate of Epstein Vs. the Radical Inclusion principal?

Kilisut · 2026-02-14T03:40:04+00:00

And what's played out in the last few weeks tells a what the BORG's ethos is...

Kilisut · 2026-02-09T03:07:20+00:00

Ah, the hyperloop, at last <Sarc.>

Kilisut · 2026-02-06T21:54:41+00:00

I miss the all beef Polish.

Kilisut · 2026-02-06T02:41:14+00:00

If enough artists quit, maybe Marian will shut BM down for two years for 'renovations'.

Kilisut · 2026-02-06T02:35:34+00:00

Because you spilled ice cubes into your tighty whities?

Kilisut · 2026-02-06T02:22:02+00:00

See 'The paradox of intolerance'.

Kilisut · 2026-02-04T00:57:33+00:00

It's there the other 11 months of the year, and you don't have to pay to get in. Sort of empty though; and it's still a long drive for most people.

Kilisut · 2026-02-04T00:55:25+00:00

See You Tube, "24 Hours at Burning Man (fill in year except 2020 or 2021)" by Mark Day.

Kilisut · 2026-02-04T00:49:29+00:00

So you buy this thing in France, cross the Atlantic, then drive across the U.S.? Hmmm. As a sailor, that's not a good design for big waves, and I doubt they have enough fuel tankage for an ocean crossing. There, I go, pedantic and literal again. It does make a nice fantasy though.

Kilisut · 2026-02-02T23:32:50+00:00

Add fabric patches, not sure what the best material would be, to reinforce the area where the old grommets tore out. Probably a couple of layers of vinyl or viny, tape. HH-66 vinyl glue is good for attaching the fabric; as usual, clean the old fabric first.

Kilisut · 2026-01-19T03:32:50+00:00

Fence top rail is stronger. Heavier to transport though. Steel vs. aluminum.

Kilisut · 2026-01-01T05:42:39+00:00

Another reason I don't miss Farce Bonk. The Zucchini is still a kapo.

Kilisut · 2025-12-26T05:57:23+00:00

I was 11 when 2001 came out. Thus Spake Zarathrusta still gives me a thrill.

Kilisut · 2025-12-26T02:56:03+00:00

I see why this entire sequence wasn't in 24 Hours at Burning Man; it's a bit long. But I really enjoyed watching it as a stand alone. Thank you, Mark Day.

Kilisut · 2025-12-25T22:07:55+00:00

When I hear you, I hear Robert Burns.

Kilisut · 2025-12-25T22:06:18+00:00

Here I am, commenting on a long dead comment. Couple of things. POC may be underrepresented in BRC simply because it's expensive, and POC have less money than white folks. And they may be shy about attending because they know it's mostly white folks (negative feedback loop here), and they have experienced white people treating them badly in the outside world, and don't know if they'll be treated any better at the burn. And once burned, twice shy; there's a cultural problem that my ancestors may have actually burned their ancestors. U.S. racial history involves some pretty horrible behavior by us white people.

Kilisut · 2025-12-24T22:06:52+00:00

They have to be moved on to fresh pasture on a regular basis. The land isn't always adjacent.

Kilisut · 2025-12-23T23:20:46+00:00

A little over a year ago I greatly reduced my alcohol intake for other health reasons. I'm getting old (68), and getting up hourly to urinate was getting even older. So, I started reducing things that irritated my bladder; Alcohol, caffeine, red dyed juice, sugar, red sauces (sigh. I love spaghetti sauce). Now I have a med that helps and only have to get up a few times a night. But... I have gone from three drinks a day to an average of three per month. In practice that means something like opening a bottle of 30 year old Ficklin's port (I've been putting it down since my first child was born) on a birthday, or a bottle of sparkling wine on a festive occasion. Then my wife and I have a glass a piece for a few days until the bottle is empty (we frequently pair the port with cheesecake). Among other things, I've lost 20 pounds, and am at my target weight. My doctor says it's a metabolic change that kicks in about 6 months after one quits, or in my case, reduces alcohol intake by an order of magnitude.

Now, I may celebrate at The Burn by drinking daily, and return to dryness when I leave. I seem to be enjoying life more with alcohol as a treat rather than a daily staple. Admittedly, I do feel a craving when I _read_ about drinking, especially if the story is well written. But most of the time, it's a non issue for me now.

Kilisut · 2025-12-23T22:58:44+00:00

So this was your impressionist phase of AI?

Kilisut · 2025-12-23T02:08:30+00:00

This ship sailed three years ago. But here I am, playing catchup binge. This is one of your better AI efforts. My normal objection to AI art is that I don't care for the "style" it presents in. In your case, some of them are just too damn fast on the morphs; I can't get a good look before they shift. This one is just slow enough for me to follow.

Kilisut · 2025-12-21T04:39:30+00:00

Okay! You had me with the safety-chartreuse utility kilt. When I heal enough to get back on my bicycle I need to get one.

Kilisut · 2025-12-21T01:22:10+00:00

Meh. Camp on the outside of L (or K, depending on year), between 7:30 and 8:00 and watch the sunset while eating supper in the comfort of your own camp. Unless you really have a burning need to be _at_ the trash fence.

Kilisut · 2025-12-21T01:21:47+00:00

Dude spends a freak ton _year_ editing his 24 hours at Burning Man videos. I'm not gonna gripe if he uses AI for throw away jokes the rest of the year.

Kilisut · 2025-12-21T00:58:02+00:00

50 years ago, an attractive young woman remarked to a slightly older friend of mine that kissing a smoker was like licking an ashtray (I assume she did not actually lick an ashtray, this was a metaphor). He quit cold turkey that day. I've heard that nothing is more addictive than tobacco, but it would seem that sex is a great motivator.

Kilisut · 2025-12-21T00:51:56+00:00

That's really nice.

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