[roc-chat] Re: Generator etiquette
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- Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 11:01:49 -0700
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From: Richard Dierking
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:10 PM
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Generator etiquette
Thank you for a really good laugh :) I needed this!
I know there are some "old timers" out there that must be getting a kick out
of our discussion about generator etiquette.
Richard
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Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 21:53:36 -0700
From: cls@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Generator etiquette
excoriated smoking is insufficient, us vegans demand an entire area devoted
to sun voices, positive thought, and no animal cruelty.
thanks
On 2011-05-01 21:47, Richard Dierking wrote:
Oh yeah, that's going to be on the forbidden list. Also, someone sent me a
message off chat regarding music by Bet Midler and the You Are the Wind Beneath
My Wings song. I might agree with them on that one.
Hum, I might need to build a bigger rules sign board for NSL. What do you
think, should we have designated smoking areas too?
Richard
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From: jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Generator etiquette
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:31:05 -0700
Just think.
You could be waking up to Sonny & Cher every morning!
Babe...
I got you...
Babe....
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From: roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Richard Dierking
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:38 AM
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Generator etiquette
Perhaps we should consider also prohibiting country-western music between
the hours of 10PM and 8AM? Last time I camped at ROCstock, I woke up early
hearing Kenny Rogers, and that's just not right.
Richard
> Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:38:04 -0700
> From: derbas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Generator etiquette
>
> On 4/29/2011 10:32 AM, Rick Dickinson wrote:
>
> Rick,
>
> An excellent overall rule, a couple of additional comments:
>
> 1. Perhaps have a 'sign-up' sheet at the registration table for those
> who have a quiet generator and are willing to share. For example, I
> expect I'll be running mine a couple of hours/day, but the rest of the
> time I'll probably have it stored inside and folks wouldn't even
> necessarily know I have it available for sharing.
> 2. Understand that this will be violated in the same way as the
> porta-potty rule is, and know that for most cases there's not much that
> can be done, OTHER THAN enforcing the rule that you shouldn't be moving
> a generator closer to someone else in order to move it away from them,
etc.
> 3. Know that there will often be other generalized exceptions, for
> example for medical reasons. I use a CPAP machine, but I'm anticipating
> that my battery/inverter combination will be sufficient to let me get
> through the night without using the generator. Others, especially in an
> RV, may have a similar situation, but don't anticipate not being able to
> run the generator at night. So, those folks would need to do their post
> in terms of positioning the generator, type of generator, etc., in order
> to reduce the impact on others.
>
> Bottom line, I think that even the act of stating that there are some
> 'rules' to follow will at least prevent the worst offenders from
> thinking that no one is going to complain, and gives those impacted some
> 'measure of authority' to say, "Hey, Bozo, your exhaust is going right
> into my tent vent and it's 3AM..." <G>
>
> David Erbas-White
>
>
> > Here's my suggestion for a rule for NSL, and for future multi-day
> > launches:
> >
> > ===================
> > QUIET HOURS
> >
> > In order to ensure that everyone camping on-site is able to get a good
> > night's sleep, we ask that everyone adhere to our "Quiet Hours" policy:
> >
> > The time between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM is considered "Quiet Hours".
> > During Quiet Hours, please be considerate of your neighbors by turning
> > off your generator, and keeping the noise level from all sources down
> > as much as possible.
> >
> > Vendors (and the ROC equipment trailer) parked in the front row are
> > granted a partial exception to this rule: if necessary, you may run a
> > "low-noise" generator (e.g.: Honda or Yamaha) overnight to recharge
> > batteries, or perform other necessary functions. Please try to limit
> > the total number of generators in use by running an extension cord to
> > share power with someone nearby, if possible, rather than starting up
> > a second generator.
> >
> > NO GENERATORS MAY BE RUN DURING QUIET HOURS OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ROW.
> >
> > Your neighbors on the lake bed thank you for your consideration.
> > ===================
> >
> > What's everyone think?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > - Rick Dickinson
> >
> >
>
>
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