Duck Pond Survival Guide
From Duck Pond
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Pre-Arrival to the Playa
- Read http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/index.html
- Read http://www.burningman.com/on_the_playa/garbage_recycling/lighter_trash.html
- Read http://theduckpondcrew.com/index.php?title=Tips_for_Virgins
- Also take a look at our Duckies personal pages for their packing lists.
Arrival on the Playa
Where is the Duck Pond Camp?
- In 2008, the Duck Pond will be located on one of the corners at 9:00 and Edsel (straight west from the Man and 6 streets in)
- http://www.burningman.com/preparation/maps/08_maps/index.html
Cars and Camping
- We are going to have a lot of people at our camp. There will be someone there to show you where to park and where you can set up your tent. If no one is available, you may be asked to move your car/tent later. See below for details.
- If you arrive at night, you'll need to put your car in the temporary camping area, which the fine people at the gate can direct you to. Park there, and come find the camp. We'll place your car and tent in the morning, when things make much more sense on the playa.
Where do I park my car?
- Cars will be parked along the perimeter of the camp. A line across the back of the camp and along one side. They will double as a barrier and camp boundary.
- Place a tarp or pan under your car if it is leaking any fluids. Protect the playa.
Where do I set up my tent?
- We have two large shade structures for you to camp under. You will likely get a plot for your tent under one of these. More on this later.
- Secure your tent well. Use extra long stakes or 18" rebar. Expect high winds.
- Cover any rebar with tennis balls, empty plastic bottles ... impaling is bad.
- If any part of your tent is open to the air, including mosquito netting, you _will_ get dust all over the interior. Use duct tape to close the vents with a flap when you're not inside.
Where is everything? i.e. Camp Layout
- We'll post this info when we have it as well..
Leaving the Playa
What do I do before I leave?
- Pack up all your stuff including garbage
- Pull all rebar and tent stakes
- Pick up every piece of moop in your area !
- Take your bike - we will hunt you down if you leave a bike behind
- Help with camp clean up
- Report in with Clean-up Nazi
- Help with community clean up
- Clear path out of camp for your car
- Drive slowly
Who is Clean-Up Nazi?
- Shannon Murray ist da Fuhrer
- Officers TBD
YOU MUST CHECK IN WITH ONE OF THEM BEFORE YOU LEAVE IN ORDER TO AVOID LOOSING YOUR DEPOSIT!
When it is best to leave?
Early Sunday or Monday. Don't leave Sunday night or Monday afternoon.
Kitchen and Meals
Where do I put my food/utensils?
- Stuff that needs to be in the kitchen can be stored on one of the shelves. Label your stuff.
Kitchen guide? Grill, sink, cleanup
- There will be several gas burners and a gas grill. The will also be several sink basins. Once you are done cooking, clean up your mess. That means put everything away, wipe down, wash dishes, and empty sink basin into grey water evaporation pool.
Proper Cooler Storage?
- There will be a shelf for coolers. Label your cooler, with your name and what's in it. Tape it shut.
Dinner Time / Meal Plan Schedule?
- Each night one team is responsible for preparing a gourmet meal. Dinner is served at sunset aprox. 7:52pm. Bring a chair for the dinner table.
Etiquette, garbage and clean up?
- Bring as little waste to the playa as possible
- Glass is heavy, bring cans or plastic (Recycle camp will take our cans)
- Consolidate your foods by removing extra packaging or storing in zip lock bags before you leave home
IN THE KITCHEN AND SHOWER
- Label all your stuff
- Put everything away when you're done
- wipe down all surfaces
- wash dishes
- Use as little water, papertowels, gas, etc as possible (KEEP IT GREEN MAN!)
- empty grey water into pond
Showers
The Duckpond showers are some of the finest showers on the playa. Two shower stalls with changing areas
To Use:
- Warm up your water
- Sign the list for a time slot - if needed
- Use the pulleys to raise your sun shower
- Have at it
The Zam Zam Bar Space
Summary
The 30' x 20' tent structure is the home of general Duck Pond bar activity during the day, which is then transformed into Zam Zam after dinner.
During the day
During daylight hours, it is a covered public social space containing our bar [aka source of booze] and main sound. It is utilized in conjunction with the slip-n-slide to have a good-n-wet daytime party.
At Night
After dinner, when Zam Zam proper opens, it will become a dim-red lit lounge with a classy-but-yet-divey feel to it with a soundtrack of cool lounge, downtempo, trip-hop, spy jazz and classic jazz. James Bond would fit in there.
Privileges and Responsibilities
- Anybody can tend bar at any time. Some people have had a ton of fun tending bar at burningman and can't wait to do it again. Feel free to try it out.
- Playa Specials: These are mixed with half a can of Hansen's and two shots of vodka.
- If you're the last one left watching the bar late at night, you must either shut it down or find somebody else to take over before you leave [whether you're going to bed or another party]. We'll put in a switch which will kill the lights [and sound?] to make shutting it down easy.
- If you find the bar closed upon returning to camp at any hour, you are welcome to reopen it. Just flip that master switch and it should come back to life.
- If the default Zam Zam soundscape doesn't suit you while you're holding down the fort at night, you are welcome to change it. However, keep in mind that we are trying to keep a fairly consistent vibe for the space so repeat visitors will get what they came back for. Leave things like high energy beats and angry rock to the sound camps that do it better anyway.
Electricity
As you may have noticed, our camp will be consuming a lot of electricity which in turn comes from gasoline. We will be powering everything from our lighting, to our sound systems, to our signage. We are asking that everyone brings gasoline to help with the camps needs. This can come in two forms. The first being, bring gasoline in an approved gas container, or, fill up your tank at the last stop in Gerlach. This will ensure that we all can get through the week with enough power. If you have any questions, please ask John.
Alcohol
The Duck Pond will be providing a great deal of alcohol for the camp, but everyone is encouraged to donate one bottle to the bar along with a mixer (which can be harder to come by than Alcohol at times). Remember, we are a high profile camp therefore will have a lot of customers.
What we will be providing:
- 60+ handles of Vodka
- Hansens carbonated mixers for the Playa Specials (Kiwi Strawberry, Raspberry, and Mandarin Lime)
- Pickle juice for the Pickle-tini's
- A few kegs
- 60 cases of beer
Minors at BRC:
If you are tending bar, be aware of the following message from the head honchos at Burning Man:
"Last year local law enforcement investigated under age drinking at our event... We never believed that there was a rampant problem with underage drinking at Burning Man. We are happy to report that there were no reported incidents with law enforcement and no citations or fines for serving minors. To ensure that we achieve the same results this year we are putting out the same list of things you should be aware of regarding Nevada laws on under age drinking...
Our recommendations -
1. Use good common sense when serving alcohol. 2. Understand your prerogative to serve someone and carefully consider your options with people who look less than 21. 3. Have an extra person from your camp present while serving alcohol to act as a witnesses, just in case. 4. Don't get minors drunk. That just isn't cool."
Also, if you are unsure if someone is of age, ask. Anyone working with law enforcement will have to tell you the truth, and this helps cover your back.
Evening Cabaret/Open Mic
When: Every night from 10p to 4am
Every evening we will host an Open Mic/Cabaret on the Zam Zam Stage. If you are or know a musical act, DJ, Performer, Magician, Comedian, etc. please have them stop by and sign up for a time slot on the sign-up sheet (please - no spoken word). If you are planning to be around in the bar for the evening please have someone train you on the sound equipment before using it. See Brandon, John or Amanda.
Slip N Slide
To run it
- Get the slide wet using the large sprayers
- Pre-spray people who are dry or drying off with the small sprayer
- Add water and a splash of soap to the sprayers as needed
Clean up?
- Squeegee the surface as needed
- In the morning use a broom and sweep off all the dust
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