SET UP STRATEGY/SCHEDULE: 

Pre event:

TUESDAY through FRIDAY:

• map out camp
• figure out where to place container, flag off area
• put in auger stakes
• get holes dug, insert logs
• do the rope dance to set up ropes
• get the cables etc. out of the container
• FIX and place the solar lamps and tie reflective ribbons on the cables
• unload container and organize the stuff as it comes out
• set up shade structures/carport tents (organize pieces & put them together)
• set up kitchen
• organize tool town (let's organize/get rid of stuff we don't use)
• test power cables, replace/repair, lay out power grid

• pull out parachute and tie it down. Need at least 6 cars to be there for that.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Camp beautification

• hammock set-up:

         1) bang rebar into ground

         2) put up metal poles on top of rebar

         3) bang poles into ground so they stand up nice & strong inside hangout (hawt)

         4) hang hammocks

• set up public loungey area inside parachute:

         1) pull out carpets & logs from container

         2) put logs, carpets, & futons inside hangout tent

         3) set up logs as benches inside parachute house     

         4) decorate inside of hammock hangout/karaoke bar/signage

         5) lay down small carpets & futons on ground

         6) find chairs and coffee/small drink tables in container

         7) set up inside lounge and lounge, yo

The Event:

SUNDAY-SATURDAY: Have fun!

Last day of event:

SUNDAY (September 2)

• During day, we will pull logs (see how it's done, below) and prepare parachute structure to go into container
• Start cleaning up and rolling carpets to put into container
• Clean out container and prepare it for storage
• Start packing bar, snack and give away remaining food

MONDAY

• Pack container
• MOOP MOOP MOOP (every last cigarette butt and whip-it container)

Clean. Take notes/label everything as it goes into container. Brainstorm for next year.

How to pull poles... best if you change the controls so it's viewed at 1 second intervals

https://picasaweb.google.com/riderpaul/1009_BM2010_Pulling_Poles#slideshow/5629651342768970418