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
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