Do we have counts from previous years? I've been wondering if a camera from a baloon or kite would be too intrusive on privacy. Maybe at night and only very vertical pictures? This year there may be smaller yurts, colored ones, etc. Harder to count, but such is the nature of epidemics. ;-) Lucas El 11/08/2012 18:13, "thejaymo" <[email protected]> escribió:
> hi Robert, > > yes it was the 2011 burn. i'll will be doing another count this year as > soon as geoeye release their photo :) > > On Friday, 10 August 2012 21:02:10 UTC+1, Robert Waldrop - Oklahoma City > CW wrote: >> >> I guess I was even though I didn't know of its existence. Was this >> 2011? >> >> Bob Waldrop, Oklahoma City >> >> On 8/10/2012 2:43 PM, Joshua Keroes wrote: >> >> Are you looking for http://www.flickr.com/photos/** >> thejaymo/6273505499/sizes/o/**in/photostream/<http://www.flickr.com/photos/thejaymo/6273505499/sizes/o/in/photostream/>? >> >> On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Bob Waldrop <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> This isn't directly a hexayurt question, but I was wondering if anyone >>> does any imaging of the Burning Man Event from orbit? Like a Google earth >>> view of Burning Man "live", that would be an interesting way to check out >>> the hexyurts. >>> >>> Bob Waldrop, Oklahoma City >>> >>> On 8/10/2012 12:23 PM, Alejandro Moreno wrote: >>> >>> With regards to what your dimensions might be: >>> >>> >>> >>> The thickness (or height of the yurt panel tarped sandwich) or >>> dimensions *you* will have will depend on how thick *your* panels are, >>> and *how many panels* you use for your design. >>> >>> >>> >>> My H13 had thirteen 1" thick panels. Add double filament taped hinges >>> and you start to push past 13". Add two 1/2" plywood (4'x8') boards >>> wrapped in a tarp and you're probably getting between 15" and 16" >>> realistically. Put that on a roof rack and it's sitting even higher off >>> the top of the car (assuming you end up shipping it that way). >>> >>> Building a yurt in Reno will be a bitch logistically. Your first task >>> would be to check to see if Home Despot has the materials you need because >>> if they don't, then this option becomes bogus. But, if they do have >>> materials, maybe you can convince them to allow you to use a corner of one >>> of their warehouses or something to build it in. Wouldn't hurt to ask. All >>> you need to do is cut some polyiso panels and tape the hinges, that's all >>> you're doing. I waited till I got to the playa to make a window in my yurt, >>> however that resulted in more moop there than at home where I built it. It >>> looks like there are 3 HD stores in Reno (and there are other cities nearby >>> as well, i.e. Sparks). I would think between the 3 of them, even at this >>> late hour, you'd be able to find what you need. >>> >>> - (775) 787-9690 5125 Summit Ridge Court Reno NV >>> >>> >>> - (775) 674-2900 2955 Northtowne Lane Reno NV >>> >>> - (775) 851-9600 6590 South Virginia St Reno NV >>> >>> At this late in the game, it'll be hard to find a yurt this late to buy >>> or rent. I sold mine as far back as March. So even though that's the >>> preferred option, I'd say it's less likely than finding yurt materials at >>> Home Despot right now. >>> >>> >>> >>> Some of you may cringe at the thought but, seeing how close BM is now, >>> I'd say you may have to consider other alternatives. If you can't make >>> getting materials and building the yurt happen in Reno, I'd look at cheap >>> RV prices right now. I saw a winnebago (that ran!) the other day and sold >>> for $300 on craigslist. Granted it had a leaky tranny and it was from the >>> 60's but so what at that price! Another one just sold for $850 in the last >>> couple days here in the bay area. Go in on a i.e. $1000 RV between 4 >>> people, do the math. >>> >>> You can find several on CL for under $1000 right now, and plenty for >>> under $5000, even less than $3000. Granted that may be out of your budget >>> but, if you go in on it with several other people from i.e. your Sacred >>> Spaces crew, it might turn out to be the best way to go. If you do look at >>> this option, I'd look at including Sacramento as well as Reno (even the bay >>> area) in your RV/trailer search. >>> >>> And I'm willing to bet you're not the only person in your predicament >>> within your circle of BM contacts. Likewise there are cheap trailers for >>> sale as well on CL. Even if you have a small car, slap a trailer hitch on >>> your car and that becomes a doable option as long as the trailer is a small >>> one. Speaking of your Sacred Spaces crew, I'd be talking to them right now >>> as well to see what options/assistance/solutions they might offer you. >>> It's not what you know, it's who you know. >>> >>> >>> >>> Or rent a pickup with a trailer hitch in Reno and then you don't have to >>> worry about the size of the trailer. Or find a friend who already has a >>> trailer hitch who's in your predicament as well. >>> >>> >>> >>> If it's too late to make the yurt happen, there are lots of options >>> still, you just have to be open to them and willing to make them happen. >>> >>> Good luck. >>> >>> >>> >>> -Alejandro >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 9:25 AM, Hal "Phoenix" Muskat < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> hmmmm >>>> >>>> I put one H12 & one H15 into my 4 x 8 trailer along with 3 or 4 sheets >>>> 1/2" ply. Fit nice & snugly with just enough room for a milk carton to keep >>>> it all from shifting! The back gate wouldn't fit back in, but a couple >>>> strong truck hitches & some buffering materials kept everything tight & >>>> safe. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 8/10/12 9:18 AM, Joshua Keroes wrote: >>>> >>>> One HY takes up 4x8x1. Two will take 4x8x2. >>>> >>>> The rest is small or squishable: rope, rebar, tarp, etc. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 8:25 PM, Kels AKA Peaceful Warrior < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'm heading out to the playa on the 18th. I live in Reno and I was >>>>> planning on building a hexayurt next week (if I get my shit together). I >>>>> have a full size truck I'm taking out there. I'm up for if u wanna build >>>>> one here and I can help transport it out. Not sure how much room 2 yurts >>>>> would take up. I may have a possibility of borrowing a small utility >>>>> trailer. When are you headed to the playa and what days would you have >>>>> available to work on it? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, August 9, 2012 3:17:40 PM UTC-7, Paul Van Heden wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Short explanation & request: The hexayurt I built in Asheville, NC >>>>>> can't be transported to Burning Man. I'll need to build another in Reno. >>>>>> (Or San Fransisco) Complicating factor: I won't have a vehicle to lug >>>>>> material from the harware store to a build site. >>>>>> >>>>>> Alternative request: Does anyone in Reno (Or San Fransisco) have a >>>>>> hexayurt I can buy or rent for Burning Man? >>>>>> >>>>>> More fun explanation & request: >>>>>> >>>>>> Greetings & salutations from Asheville, NC. Home of delicious beer, >>>>>> tree-covered mountains, and a large freak community. >>>>>> >>>>>> I find myself in an embarrassing hexayurt emergency. Embarrassing >>>>>> because I thought I had planned for every contingency, only to find >>>>>> myself >>>>>> begging to strangers for help at the last minute. >>>>>> >>>>>> Here is the situation: 2011 was my first burn. I _loved_ the >>>>>> hexayurts, and resolved to bring one with me to the playa in 2012. >>>>>> >>>>>> Within six weeks of retuning home I built my first Hexayurt with this >>>>>> group's help. Here is a gratuitous link to pictures of my structure, >>>>>> which, >>>>>> incidentally, won the 2011 "Most Creative Campsite at LEAF" award. ( >>>>>> http://imgur.com/a/lBwCC ) >>>>>> >>>>>> I rented truck-space to transport this beautiful yurt across-country; >>>>>> sadly I have just been informed this is no longer possible. (The story >>>>>> about what happened to the truck is complex, and I don't want to go into >>>>>> it. Suffice it to say that you should never trust hippies with large >>>>>> machinery.) >>>>>> >>>>>> I can't find an alternative way to bring the yurt out west this late >>>>>> in the game. Besides, I'm flying out to San Fransisco to help build >>>>>> infrastructure for Sacred Spaces Village in four days. I simply have too >>>>>> much on my plate to search for another truck. >>>>>> >>>>>> As best I can tell, there are two solutions: >>>>>> >>>>>> 1) Build another Yurt in Reno, then have it transported to the playa >>>>>> from there. This, of course, opens a host of other problems: Where will I >>>>>> find the materials? Where will I find a covered area to build the >>>>>> structure? How will I transport materials to the build-site? >>>>>> >>>>>> 2) Buy a hexayurt in Reno or San Fransisco. (Preferred option) >>>>>> >>>>>> Any advice, help, direction will be greatly appreciated & add to your >>>>>> positive karma. >>>>>> >>>>>> - pvh >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "hexayurt" group. >>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/ >>>>> **msg/hexayurt/-/2tCgIHZpbgEJ<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/hexayurt/-/2tCgIHZpbgEJ>. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hexayurt+u...@** >>>>> googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>>> group/hexayurt?hl=en <http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en>. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "hexayurt" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hexayurt+u...@** >>>> googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>> group/hexayurt?hl=en <http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en>. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "hexayurt" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hexayurt+u...@** >>>> googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>> group/hexayurt?hl=en <http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en>. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> -Alejandro Moreno S. >>> GreenMBA, Dominican University of California >>> Cell (415) 578-8731 >>> LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandromorenos> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "hexayurt" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hexayurt+u...@** >>> googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>> group/hexayurt?hl=en <http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en>. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "hexayurt" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hexayurt+u...@** >>> googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>> group/hexayurt?hl=en <http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en>. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "hexayurt" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hexayurt+u...@** >> googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >> group/hexayurt?hl=en <http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en>. >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "hexayurt" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/hexayurt/-/nKWOkGUrl2kJ. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. 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