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“I used Montana Gold Acrylic Spray Paint. And after researching I decided to take the top coat off of the leather with finger nail polish remover so the paint would set into the leather a little better. Acetone was actually recommended but I’m lazy like that so I went with what I had on hand. I tested the polish remover on the inner zipper area first to make sure there would be no major color shift in the leather. So far the paint seems pretty solid. No cracks or flaking at all. I washed the boots (as recommended by Commander) with soap and water to try to remove some of the remaining sticky residue and when that didn’t work I rubbed them down with Olive Oil…totally worked! The paint showed no signs of rubbing off or flaking with either of these treatments. “

“Are you deft with a soldering iron? Or perhaps you’re feeling a little punchy, future riveter? Do you simply have some extra time and the willingness to be put to work on one of Syzygryd’s many components? And … are you local to the San Francisco bay area?

sketch by Suzanne Forbes

Well, then, come on over to NIMBY and join our rush to the finish line! We’ve got snacks, soda and beer, and music to fuel you while you work. And, of course, plenty of good company.

Current tasks include copious riveting, soldering and electronics work. While skilled electricians are especially welcome for electron plumbing, new volunteers of all skill levels are still welcome. Those cubes gotta blink! We also need to get Syzygryd spewing some fire and blasting some music.

Official work days include:
• Sundays, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1pm – midnight
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7pm – midnight.

Our shop is located at NIMBY, 8410 Amelia St, Oakland, CA, 94621.”

“Crew members from the project “Swimming Cities of Serenissima” by the artist Swoon have teamed up with an all star crew of Bay Area artists to rescue a 1945 hand crafted houseboat from the dump. We plan to convert the boat into a mobile artstead in the ad-hoc style of San Francisco’s unique D.I.Y. arts community: the birthplace of Burning Man, Maker Faire, Camp Tipsy, and Survival Research Laboratories.

The Seasteading Institute has provided funding to purchase of the boat and the rest is up to us! We will repair the hull, build a stage, and drive The Relentless from her current location in Bethel Island to the Ephemerisle Festival in the Sacramento River Delta. throughout the multi-day gathering the artstead show boat will serve as the festival’s main stage.

Post Ephemerisle, The Relentless will continue on to the San Francisco Bay where she will be berthed at the Oakland 5th Avenue Marina for ongoing shenanigans and perpetuity.

The boat has been lifted out of the water so our incredible crew of volunteers can refinish the hull this week! We need to purchase marine grade lumber, epoxy and other costly materials in order to get this old girl back in the water. Once underway we will utilize recycled materials, including a converted Mercedes diesel car engine, to make the vision come to life. “

ArcheDream for HUMANKIND is an internationally touring blacklight mask and dance theatre company that communicates universal ideas and emotions to promote understanding and compassion. Merging ancient ritual and magical storytelling with modern technology, ADHK unites, uplifts and enchants audiences through riveting performances and workshops.

This looks like a cool group. Apparently, they need volunteers. Via Paul Bohm.