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Pissed Off.

2008-05-16T17:27:43Z

Even the most laid back, mellow Burner would say that there's at least ONE thing that really, really, REALLY PISSES themselves off.

Go on.
You know you want to do it.

Bare your sole.

What REALLY pisses you off.

Me first.

OF all the things that really pisses me off is when I'm driving in my car and the guy/gal in the car in front of me tosses crap out their window.

AND it drives me crazy that when I'm on the playa all week and things look VERY good... then Saturday night everything goes down the crapper.

THAT REALLY PISSES ME OFF.

Your turn... get it off your chest.

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What do you stand for?

2008-05-16T17:21:15Z

I wrote this a few weeks ago and want to bring it to life again (mainly because i want to bring positive focus back).

I pledge allegiance to the man
and the United People of BRC
and to the event
for which it stands
One dreamland under many gods,
indivisible (with our help),
with liberty and expansion for all...

I pledge to create homemade costume pieces as my gift to community. I pledge to bring extra trash receptacles and ash cans to share with those less fortunate in understanding. I pledge to bring a little extra H20 for a newbie lost in the dawns early light. I pledge to be an inspiration.

So what is your pledge?

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Playa Nutria

2008-05-16T17:17:16Z

Yes, the rodents are moving up from Louisiana (although contrary to rumor, not abetted by Burners Without Borders) and have set their greedy, beady eyes on ruining wetlands on the playa.

Know your enemy: http://www.nutria.com/site4.php
Memorize their pictures: http://www.nutria.com/site5.php

And for dwag's sake, don't swerve if you see one on the road.

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Be a Star of the Tribe!

2008-05-16T17:09:55Z

It's been a few months since tribe requested our support in the form of premium membership. It appears that our contribution is essential for tribe's continued operation. By now this program has proved to be very successful. If you remember there was a time just when this started when tribe was down feeding us with "donuts" for hours almost every day. Now those days seem to be gone.

I think tribe deserves our support. It has been serving a crucial part in building our community and letting us stay connected in a safe and supporting environment, allowing us to be tuned to each others words, to know and inform others of events, and just play and have fun when we are bored at work. If you think about it - it is practically impossible to see our community function without tribe!

I would like to encourage you to be a *star* !

For only $5 a month (or $50 for a yearly subscription - this is what I chose + you get a t-shirt :)) you can feel that you support a service that you believe in, use, enjoy and love every day!

Don't wait anymore, just do it!!!

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Do You Ever Have Playa Moments?

2008-05-16T17:01:11Z

Do you ever have playa moments?? For me a playa moment happens when I’m not at Burning Man. It’s an event that instantly transports me out to the playa.

Last week I was in a meeting when I noticed that the woman sitting next to me was wearing perfume that smelled exactly like the (clean) blue water in the port-a-potties out on the playa……the next thing I knew I was out on the playa with the sun in my face and dust in my hair. I could not tell you what was said in the meeting I was in because I was lost on the playa……..

Also…..anytime I hear or see the words Jiffy Lube it makes me giggle.

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Gayz can get their Marry on in California but not BRC!

2008-05-16T15:51:11Z

Seriously!!

"In sum, we conclude that statutes imposing differential treatment on the basis of sexual orientation should be viewed as constitutionally suspect under the California Constitution’s equal protection clause." -- California Supreme Court May 15, 2008

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Department of Dreamland Security

2008-05-16T15:40:58Z

As you can see on http://dreamyourtopia.blogspot.com/2008/05/dreamland-security-recruitment.html
Recruitment for the Department of Dreamland Security Guards has started and we are recruiting them as young as possible!
This provides us with the Opportunity to prevent the serious Threat of the Brainwashing of our Youth by Anarchist Dream Activist Groups endangering the existing Treaty as Established during the Second Convention of Utopia between Reality and the DreamWorld.......

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5 Burning Theories

2008-05-16T15:25:54Z

I thought I might share this.

This one time at Burningman....
I sat down in a chair next to a guy on theEsplanade overlooking the Playa that was Friday Morning.
He welcomed me By Saying "Hell of a place to be Today".
I was holding the remanants of a Marrionett Puppet, and one conversation turned to another and I soon discovered it was his 15th burn. (and this is in 2005).
I immediatly asked him about differences over the years and had a very eye opening experience. He told me about the 10 theories.

1~ Freedom. It was based all in this idea about Freedom. That one of the original ideas that attracted him to the event was the ideas that "freedom" provided this great opportuninty for "experience". That peole who are free find themselves. They discover what resides deep whithin themselves. Find out what you are really made of. He mentioned that on the playa, people can discover if they are the entertainment addicted, users and destructive people, or if they are experience adventurers, producers and activist people. A free person can discover if they are truley kind or selfiesh, or angry or content. Whatever we are, freedom creates and atmosphere where it all comes out in the wash.

2~ Temporary. Building things that are intentiaol temporary creates a appreciation of them that discourages inconsiderateness.It creates the sensitivities to the now, the immediate and the appreciation. Building something to burn is a way to practice appreciation of the now.

3~ ART. Art is communication. When people make art they are communication with us is words and ideas that everyday words fail to convey. There is more resound in the language of arts that seek to create conversations with others in a way that has a lasting effect on our sub- conscious. It helps people have deeper connection with each other by means of Creative Expressive dialouge.

4~ Obsurdity. The dessert is a blank canvass. We paint it and wipe it clean and this experience is both part of the appreciation of the now and an act of unseriousness. The schedules and rules of the days fall into their true componetes, unnessisary. Thus the celebration of our lives must include a celebration of the unnessesary. A diliberate act of silliness.

5~ DIY survival. Learning to do this is a persoanl act but doing it together breeds a community.

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Critical Tits Bike Race ... good or bad?

2008-05-16T14:55:08Z

Should we men not watch these foolish Goddesses this year as it is demeaning to women and gives Burningman a bad name?
inquiring minds want to know
says
chefdaddy

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Last one to post wins.

2008-05-16T09:25:36Z

It is so true too. You betcha.

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Temple 2008

2008-05-16T06:35:53Z

Interview with Shrine and Tucker, the artists creating the temple this year, on my show, Your Weekend Bobzilla, on ShoutingFire tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 10A, with a repeat at 2P and 6P. Another repeat on Saturday at 10An (all times Pacific).

www.shoutingfire.com

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Playa Nutrician

2008-05-16T05:12:49Z

I'm trying to be as healthy on the Playa as I can this year, so help me out here folks.
I've decided to cut out all mixers for my scotch and tequila, so that i can deprive myself of corn syrup and sugar. trying to cut the calories, ya know. also looking for raw folks to eat, and was wondering if anyone had the nutritional breakdown for leg-sweat. Do i need to supplement my diet with anything else besides raw vegans/ravers?
can a pup live on bacon and tequila all week?

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Gifting beer to the gate staff?? What Kind!

2008-05-16T05:00:15Z

What kind of beer and how cold(warm) do you want it at.

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Burning Man Novel

2008-05-16T02:48:26Z

R. J. Thomas' "The Girl Who Tried To Catch The Man' has just been published by Wild Shore Press (www.wildshorepress.com). I had a bit of trepidation when I first saw it, but It's probably the first novel to be entirely set in BRC, and certainly the first to have this degree of the ring of playadusty truth to it. Everybody should go read the damn thing, if only in cheapie download form. Seriously, it's a great piece. 'Sides, i suspect RJ would appreciate the coin if you'd download it.

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REAL "Burners"

2008-05-16T01:58:22Z

Why post on the burningman tribe if it is not Bunringman?

With so much Snark and Biratement at every turn, how can this be acceptable?

Burningman has obviously outgrown it's original character, what hope is there for any individual here?

First , let me admit, I was not at the first Burningman, or the second, or even the 8th. I did not start going to the playa till the year 2000.
That was a fantastic year for me, but I've met enough people to know that my Great Time was at the expense of Other people's time.

My newbie pressence ruined it for other ventran burners.
Not because I brooke any rules, or was a spectator or anything of the sort.

It was because I was new. I brought my pressence into the fold. The fold then changes to reflect my pressence for better or worst.
I came with thousands of others. None of us saw the toes we were stepping on.
We had no idea how much the playa meant to those people who built it from scratch years before.
Built not Physically, but conceptually.

Without any blueprints beyond some T.A.Z., some Cocaphony Experience and some Suicide Club Flavourings, the original cast of Burners literall cast their trust and hopes and dreams into the air in an act of what can only be described as,
the unknowable.

This was creation at the most dangerous level. Risking time, energy and social wrath for something that had very little definition.
They all participated in this unknown.

The Burningman Class of 2000 wiped that "unknown" off the map.
Since that time, we are now an event of roads, rules and even , explanations.
My Class killed the classes before it.

It's sad really.
I would apologise if I would make a difference.

But in the years since, I too have gotton my toes steped on.
Class of 2005 was ALL RAVE ALL DAY ALL NIGHT.

The beautiful art Festival I helped built was now a "COMMUNITY" event.
They even changed it on the web site!

And Thats how long it took me to figure it out.

Change.

The one thing I share in common with all my brothers and sisters, from any year at Burningman,
I share with any art community, raver colective, experience adventures, social builders, all of us
are subject to change,

It is the only constant in existence.

Over the years, I have met and befriended people from those early years.
And peopel from these last few and I have to say, the ones screaming about tipping points,
and "Real" and what is Burner or not, are exactly the people, who are missing out.

The truth is, the spirit that created Burningman isn't.
It does not exist in any tagible space.

It resides in the mind.

and for everyperson who thinks they know what it is or is not,
there is another person who believes the opposite.

The waves of change have always tested us.

Some of us can't get past it. They scream and yell and accuse others of all manner of disloyalty, disrespect and trechery.

But some of us have learned to embrace the change. Work withing it. Use it to our advantage even.
Some us will not give up simply when things get a bit rough.

In fact, some of us enjoy the challenges of change.
It helps us throw our blood sweat and tears into the unknown.

Through snark and silliness, sock puppets and all,
we are one.

Those who quit, simply haven't yet found their courage to find the unexpected,
even when everythinig seems predictable.

Those who do not quit, find there is more to this idea of Burningman,
than any negativity can disuade.

oxoxo
fucko

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How to Build Community on the Playa

2008-05-16T01:40:40Z

How to Build Community on the Playa

Turn off your iPod.
Leave your tent/trailer/RV.
Know your neighbors.
Look up when you are walking.
Greet people.
Sit on your haunches.
Plant recycled metal flowers.
Use your bookmobile.
Play together.
Share what you have.
Help a lost burner.
Take your inner child to the deep playa.
Garden together in the fertile soil of your imaginations.
Support neighborhood lectures.
Fix it even if you didn’t break it.
Have potlucks.
Honor elders. Honor youth. Honor your self.
Pick up MOOP.
Read stories aloud. Throw down the book and make them up as you go.
Dance in the street, in the dome, in the buff, in the art car, in deep space.
Talk to the male carriers of love. Help them to honor their goddess within.
Listen to the bugs.
Put up a swing. Be a swinger.
Help carry something heavy. Lift with your legs.
Drink plenty of water, and be sure your companions are drinking plenty too.
Barter for your good intentions, then give them away for free
Start a tradition.
Ask a question.
Recruit odd people for odd jobs.
Organize a block party.
Bake extra and share.
Ask for help when you need it.
Wear your wackiest shades.
Sing together.
Share your skills.
Take back the night.
Turn up the music.
Turn down the music.
Listen before you react to anger.
Mediate a conflict.
Seek to understand.
Learn from new and uncomfortable angles, especially on Thunderdome.
Piss clear, and leave the porta potty cleaner than you found it.
Love Larry. Marry Larry.
Don’t Burn The Man.
Make a shrine to a loved one in The Temple.
Bring art. Make art.
Dance. Dance! Dance!!!
Give and get a massage.
Do naked yoga.
Risk everything.
Shatter your ego.
Fall in love 1,000 times a day.
Ride your bike naked.
Hug a stranger.
Play with fire.
Turn off your mind and turn on your intuition.
Ask an artist to adorn your body with paint. Then adorn theirs.
Solar shower with a friend.
Sleep, occasionally alone.
Love your self and your camp-mates.
Respect your body temple. Celebrate the temples that surround you, and respect theirs too.

Know that everyone is singing though many are not heard. Help them remember the words.

Based loosely on "How to Build Community" by the Syracuse Cultural Workers www.syrculturalworkers.com

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MOOP Map a joke?

2008-05-16T01:13:16Z

How is it possible that the BMORG/First Camp got a big RED spot on the MOOP map?

BMORG claimed that the festival was 70% cleaner than the previous year, although, they received a red mark.?

There was more trash on the playa last year, then I have ever seen before, and I've been going for almost 15 years.

Is the MOOP map a big joke?

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Burning Man without Stiffy Lube.

2008-05-16T01:01:47Z

How well you make it through the week without this venerable institution of morality?

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Trying to induce mental states.. with the help of a friend.

2008-05-16T00:50:32Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DffuKV8yzG8&feature=related

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Off topic??? Impossible!!!

2008-05-16T00:16:36Z

This event has it all, how can anything be off topic?

Really, how?

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Going to Nowhere?

2008-05-15T23:35:49Z

I'm super excited to go to a burn away from Home but I have questions about the conditions. I've read the Nowhere site but my questions are unanswered and I've been unable to find a nowhere tribe using the tribe search engine. Anyway, all I want to know is how cold and how windy? Does it get COLD, as in FREEZING at night? And when they say it gets windy, are we talking dust storms w/50mph winds? I want to understand their definition of "harsh and impassable" so I can come equipped w/those small but handy items that save the day. :)

Thanks and maybe I see you...there?

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Paul Addis

2008-05-15T23:18:45Z

Does anybody know the staus of Addis case in Nevada? I am just curious

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Drive rebar into the playa!

2008-05-15T18:07:01Z

I'm driving half inch rebar stakes into the playa. Two hundred of them. Then I'm bolting a ski on each piece. How deep should I drive the rebar? Wind is my main concern, since the ski has a bit of surface area, and at six foot tall, can generate a fair bit of leverage.

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Is it just me or do most of these posts suck?

2008-05-15T17:06:59Z

Is it just me or do most of these posts suck?
Afterall, shouldn't the topics at least remotely touch upon BM?
I look at these posts and wonder if something came in the middle of the night
and sucked everyone's brain matter out of their heads....
Has it always been like this? Silly rants and raves....

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Homouroboros (the monkeys) are in San Jose

2008-05-15T16:05:20Z

Homouroboros by Peter Hudson

Please join burners, press and public for the Black Rock Arts Foundation ribbon-cutting ceremony for Peter Hudson's Homouroboros installation! This will be the official kick-off for the Zero1 festival, and the beginning of an entire month of monkey business in downtown San Jose.

The dedication will take place at 6pm on Saturday, May 17th at the Children's Discovery Museum - Discovery Meadow.

Once the ribbon is cut by Melissa Alexander, Executive Director of BRAF, and Peter Hudson, the artist and creator of Homouroboros, the drums will start to pound and the zeotrope will start to spin. Get ready for what Wired Magazine called the winner of the "WOW, did you see that?" survey at Burning Man 2007.

Reception follows the ceremony, and the end of civil twilight is at 8:39pm. Be sure to see this incredible zeotrope at its best ... in full dark ... to appreciate the effects under the strobe lights of what scientists call "the persistence of vision". And don't forget, this piece will be in Discovery Meadow from May 15th - June 15th, 2008.

Come by during the day, too (we'll have special daytime viewers available). Bring friends, family, kids, neighbors and co-workers! It's free to the public and a perfect fulfillment of BRAF's mission to place experimental, highly interactive art in public settings.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEW6yosg-0w

http://www.flickr.com/groups/homouroborossanjose/

www.blackrockarts.org/projects/homouroboros

http://www.hudzo.com/donate.htm

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to Spank or not to Spank...

2008-05-15T14:35:58Z

...at Greeters Gate.

Shall it occur?

No...zen, why not?

Yes...zen, how?

Discuss...

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need the input

2008-05-15T13:43:28Z

okay so im planning my first ever trip to burning man...and i dont know where to freaking start....HELP!

what in the hell do i need to do?

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Request letters For Burningman

2008-05-15T05:32:50Z

I'm collecting request letters from people that I will send To Burningman Headquarters for consideration in their production of the event.

I have a few letters so Far.

Dear Burningman,
I love the event But I was wondering if we can get some music beside Rave music going. Maybe a little country western or soem American Idol performers. I think it would fit niceley with The American Dream theme, don't you?

Sincerely,
Playa Barbie

Dear Burningman,
Every year I go to Burning Man and have to wait in line to get in with dozens of smelly, overloaded hippy cars. Canyou please do something to ensure there is a way for RV goers like myself to avoid having to be subjected to these people who feel it neccessary to get out of their cars, dancing around in traffic drinking profusely making entry a nightmare.

Thank you,
GHB RVer

Dearest Burningman,
Last year I couldn't find anyone to sell me drugs. Can you please provide a list of people you KNOW will be providing at the event and the theme camps they can be located.

Thanks a bunch,
Nevada County Sherrifs Dept.

Dear Bunringman.
Can you plese do sumthing about Burningman tribe. net. everytime I post there I get ignored. No ne seems to know where I can DJ. I can Do trance sets, house, techno but especially Drum n Bass. I don't have my own table set ups but My Ipod is loaded with stuff I've done. You can check out my sets wwww.djay.myspace.tribe.net.com. Also if you can put me on any flyers I could spin at your private parties and I wouldn't charge you.

DJay
wwww.djay.myspace.tribe.net.com.

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I got my ticket today!

2008-05-15T05:31:36Z

Fuck Yeah!
;+}

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high blood pressure on the playa - help!

2008-05-15T05:11:55Z

A friend of mine is planning on coming to BRC this year, but her RV fell thru. She's kind of our camp mama and was counting on having the RV as a way of dealing with her high blood pressure (so she'd have a place to hide from the elements and cool off). She still really wants to come, so we're trying to come up with some alternate solutions so she can safely deal with her blood pressure and still come out in August.

Does anyone have any ideas/thoughts/solutions, beyond an RV, of how others have dealt with high blood pressure on the playa?

Thanks!

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Undercooked chicken camp.

2008-05-15T04:56:23Z

do you like your chicken a little on the pink side? Maybe with a bull horn? Do you want your chicken running for mayor of BRC? Or just mayor of SF?

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Raw Vegan Theme camp for '08

2008-05-15T04:51:52Z

I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction of a raw food theme camp this year at burning man. My partner and I would love to be in a camp with like minded people. This year we would love to join other raw foodist. If any one here could help that would be great. You are welcome to send me the info here on this post or to my inbox. Thanks so much Kali ma

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What are some things that you’re going to miss if you don’t go to Dark Skies?

2008-05-15T04:51:31Z

The friendly security forces at Hoover Dam that want to be nosey and pick through your stuff before you cross!
Driving through the most beautiful Joshua Tree forest you’ve ever seen (no really)!
Wondering if you’re lost while driving through said forest!
Suspiciously studying your rear view mirror on a dirt road looking for the damn BLM (they won’t be there)!
Beautiful sunrises with your friends
Hugging furry people
Fantastic theme camps with such amazing content as:
Porn-a-oke yep that’s right it’s karaoke with porn (and pirates of course)!
The always cool Dark Skies locale….Party Naked whipping up drinks while you take it off…..or not!
Come party with the living and the un-living in Dr DNA’s -The Underworld!
Adopt some art, leave some art with caretaker Anti-M!
Meditation and spiritual readings if you dare!
A unique bar that will distill your beverage in a body part replica…gotcha thinking’ don’t it! You’ll be sucking on more than a lime with these shots!
What regional would be complete without a complementary spanking amongst other treats!
The ska/reggae retreat of the Skaruba Café serving up delicious delightful beverages
A house made of turquoise that used to be a hub for the Pony Express
Burners
Hippies
Freaks
Costumes
Naked guy hula hooping
Workshops so you can be the naked guy hula hooping
Friendly greeters
The poof poof of propane poofers
Workshops so you can learn really cool stuff
Drum circles
Twilight yoga and fire spinnin
Hot Rangers
Very hot BBQ’s, Pancakes and Bacon
The purrrrrrr of generators in the dusk
Bands
DJ’s
Petting furry people
Fire spinners
Chocolate chip cookies
Howling at the moonrise
Art Cars
Dirt between your crevices (you pick the crevice I ain’t touching it)!
Our oh so fun Men’s Hot Legs Contest
The new addition to our contests the Drag Olympics (read drag queen Olympic events)
Sitting around a burn barrel wondering why you are because it’s 75 degrees out!
Beautiful sunsets with your friends
Dancing until dawn
A very “Dark Sky” full of stars for gazing
Geodesic dome love
Getting to know your fellow freaks in a intimate setting
A lovely trial setting to test out your dome, mutant vehicle, art, sound system, costume, attitude or shade structure before Burning Man
Driving from the desert having just spent an unbelievable weekend with your friends

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Raw foods at Black Rock City

2008-05-15T04:50:10Z

Any raw foodists out there coming to BRC this year?
Wanna share tips and ideas?

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How many raw food threads do you need?

2008-05-15T04:07:27Z

How about a: "Camp that validates my personal lifestyle choices" thread.

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When you don't understand, insult the poster.

2008-05-15T03:37:02Z

It's a good way to start that slippery slope towards everyone
hating each other, and the lowest common denominator.

Let's see where this goes.

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identify these art thingys?

2008-05-15T01:16:05Z

Don't suppose anybody here could help me identify the artist behind a couple interesting pieces? I know this first one was called "Hello Shiva" but does anyone know the artist's name?

http://www.randomgroup.com/23_hellokittysattva04.JPG

And then there's this one, where I know neither artist nor proper title, if such exists? Anyone?

http://www.randomgroup.com/21_diy_prophet03.JPG

Thanks in advance.

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EL wire dinosaurs

2008-05-15T01:03:38Z

did anyone get a picture of these guys last year?

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Burners for Obama!

2008-05-14T23:42:09Z

It's the American Dream, people!
Go Obama!
Go Obama!

Anyone?

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raw food camps??

2008-05-14T23:20:02Z

hi there...i am on my raw food kick and wanna hang with likeminds on the playa..
anyone know who they are??
much love.

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Concertina Player Needed for BM Live Performance

2008-05-14T20:56:43Z

Are you a concertina player or do you know one? Zsu Zsu is looking for you. Get to know the worst crybaby drama queen ever on the project website at www.MutantVehicle.com/zsu_zsu.htm .

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Have a camp or art and need a truck?

2008-05-14T20:47:30Z

We are selling the Blue Meanie Moving Truck - Used to haul much of Spike's Vampire Bar last year (also camped in it on the playa).

http://tribes.tribe.net/bigblue/photos/4951c597-23fe-4c26-afef-703af04291ca

1970 International Harvester 25' box truck
V-8 gas engine
Recently tuned and tested on Playa trip.
Brakes & tires good
Max speed 65

8 forward speeds (spilt differential in back), manual transmission

Wooden interior
3 double door entrances

2 RV Roof vents put in, with electric fans to keep it cool inside (and let
in some light)

Have the Chilton manual

Locks on hood to prevent tampering

New battery

We aren't looking to make money here, just get back what we put into it, so hoping for 5k but will consider any reasonable offers.

And by the way I apologize to those of you who take this as spam. The truck really loved the playa and I am just hoping that this truck goes to other Burners so she can see it again.

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Looking for an Art Car for Burningman 2008

2008-05-14T17:53:26Z

Looking to Rent (or Buy) an Art Car or Burningman transportation (inside Burningman) Vehicle

I will be there from Thursday to Sunday
Would be willing to pay someone Very Well for their Art Car and transporting Vehicle to Burningman.

Ideal scanario is to rent an Art Car for 1-3 days

Open to all suggestions and type of cars/transportation - Small or Larger

Willing to pay what is the Fair price. I can also pick it up in Reno

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raw camp?

2008-05-14T11:49:09Z

sorry if this has been brought up already. anybody interested in trying to do a raw food camp this year? seems like raw would feel good out there and maybe if ingredients were thought out strategically enough it might not be too tough.

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Dear Diary...

2008-05-14T02:19:05Z

People seem to, or have... dismissed much of what I have to say as meglomania. fuck that, think of the ego needed to make that statement. When is the ego killing poison of the day going to end? Maybe I shouldn't let everyone in on that one, an just let them die, chasing the pie in the sky. Why do I love when it still hurts? When is enough, enough? Yet more reasons WE have kept OUR secrets. Do you know how much full exposure hurts? Thank Allah for the shadows. I'm getting tired of sticking pins in this doll, let someone else sew. Mother's more than upset. In my last vision all of earth was on fire; some learned to walk on fire... most just ended up being faggots. Before that, I left, only to return; delaying a great storm. Their screams are agonizing, I'm suprised I didn't just finish it back then.

Today's Monday, I'm a Cancer, Capricorn Moon, Libra Rising... It's My Day!

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Chicken John IS Burning Man

2008-05-13T21:08:38Z

I am convinced.
Chicken Is the real Deal.

For years he has over shodowed all of us.
He produces more,
is more honest,
his projects are more meaningful,
he has been at Bunringman longer and deeper than anybody here,
and his friends are better than us.

I highly suggest we all take his advice and stop posting here
and get involved in his projects, and hopefully we can learn what real Burningman is all about.

I am dead serious about supporting him.

may 12 6:45 "I'm not a big fan of dance music and I don't throw events for profit... not even for a good cause." Chicken John

http://cacophonysociety.tribe.net/thread/910dc6d7-6604-438f-890b-42353fe57c4d

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Post your crazy stories!

2008-05-13T20:36:39Z

A lot of nonsense on here thought I would share a crazy BM experience.
In '06 Sunday night I was out in deep playa. I came across a dome. There was all kinds of crazy sounds coming out of it. I went in and there were all these people wrapped in plastic, suspended in a huge spider web. I talked with the artists, and they had hooked electrodes to the foreheads of the suspended people. They had developed a program that read your brainwaves and converted it to music. The crazy music playing was coming from these people! Then, they hooked me up and generated music from my brainwaves! I got to listen to the musical form of my thoughts. It sounded like drum and space! I still have dreams about it all the time, it was so incredible. Would anyone else like to share?

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Art Car for rent

2008-05-13T20:30:38Z

Art Car for rent. Pictures to follow. Includes transportation to playa, registration with DMV, and delivery to you camp. Will pick up after you leave and store . If all goes well, will increase inventory for future events.

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Pirate Mail...

2008-05-13T18:40:57Z

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#1) Never Deliver Your Own Mail
#2) You Don’t Need Dead Letter For Pirate Mail
#3) Never Give Dead Letter Anything You Actually Want Delivered.

In 1878, my great-great-grandmother and her parents traveled from New England to San Francisco and then up to the coast of Washington, passing through the Panama Canal. They carried mail with them for people that they knew, and acquaintances they didn’t know. While there was already the Pony Express and the growing USPS for the shipping of things, it was still common practice for traveling citizenry to transport mail for one another. Now, whenever I bring up the hand-to-hand mail system, the first question I get is, “what’s wrong with the Post Office?”

Well, nothing’s wrong with the post system. I love the postal system. The growth of the federal postal system leaves a perfect vacuum for the re-growth of a hand-to-hand mail system. With the ability to get mail from Seattle to Far Cathay in a day, what possible purpose could there be in a set of envelopes that takes insanely long times to travel, if they ever, indeed, arrive at all?

It’s all about increasing network connectivity. I have mail from Austin Burners and to Austin Burners, to Jaclyn of the PINK messenger service, to punks and bikers and fairies and hippies in ever state of the union. I have labeled and ready, but as-yet unfilled, envelopes whose owners doubt if they will ever receive mail back. And they probably won’t. Dead Letter, as a metaphor about mail, does hardly any mail, and the mail we do, in fact, ‘handle’, is routinely misdelivered.

Dead Letter Is All About Misdelivery.
We think it’s funny to give away a letter for Seattle in St. Louis, a letter for Boston in Austin. Given the totally wankernous with which we mishandle the mail, I’m actually totally astonished at the number of people who say, “Oh, a friend of mine got one of your envelopes!” We misdeliver mail so thoroughly that in fact I’m astonished that any of our mail ever gets through.

First, what is Pirate Mail?
#1) Envelopes are spraypainted, silkscreened, printed, stamped… sometimes drawn. The skull-and-crossbones logo was designed by a stencil artist who has since moved to Cincinatti, and I routinely intend to send mail for him to Cincinatti, if anyone is going that way.
#2) The blank envelopes acquire people. At a giant party, one out of thirty people actually wants to write mail, however nearly everyone wants to be on envelope in case someone wants to write them mail.

Dirty Jesus Guadalupe Gonzalez
Chicken Hed
Seattle, WA
Write about: Anything Fucked Up

Nicole
Asian Art Museum
(works at)
S.F., CA
Write about: Art you have made

Deadletter or The Wrench
Watershed, PDX
A Giant industrial building in the SE Portland, take the 19 bus out of downtown
Write about: social engineering through the provision of infrastructure

#3) The mail gets written. Someone gets a bug to write to their friend, and writes them down on an envelope and gets to work. Or perhaps they are struck by all of the empty envelopes, and one of the ‘write about’ topics engenders such a disproportionate response that they immediately get sucked into epistolary activities. Especially on drugs and alcohol. That’s when the best mail gets written.

#4) The Mail gets fucked with… There will come a day when we have the ability to scan or photograph all the mail that comes through our hands, and then we’ll let the mail go much more quickly. As it stands, it’s too tempting to want to hold onto the good mail for awhile, especially for the reading of mail on open mics with puppets, while people that are secretly in league with us curse us and shout us down. The mail gets altered, added to, read, crumpled… Pirate Mail is all about Open Source Messaging. We hand out red pens for people to correct spelling on entire-too-earnest love letters.

#5) The Mail travels. Oh… you’re going to Berkeley? Take this mail. Give it to whomever you like when you get there. Does the mail get delivered? Generally not. It sits in drawers of that guy who says, “Oh, I’m going to see them this month, I’m sure of it!” and then they forget and it waits and waits and waits. Several people of mail have outlived the people they have been sent to.

Don’t Deliver Your Own Mail…
If I am standing next to you with pirate mail from me, to you, I’ll turn to the person between us, and have them deliver the mail. The shortest connection for pirate mail would be o → 1 → o. At the other end of the spectrum might be handing off the mail to someone on the street in a city far across the world, taking potluck as to whether or not the mail ever gets there. o → infinity → o…?

With that in mind, reasonable pirate mail is ‘tossing’ the mail in the general direction of the system that you are trying to get it to. Good mail has good meta, which means that you try to point the mail towards people who are well known, or locations that are hubs, and for whom your targets are one or two layers removed. “Regular at The Player’s Bar” or “Good Friend of Pearl Jam” are ways to get the mail on its way in hopes that, having reached the easier location/community, some agent will notice and map it into reach of your target.

You Don’t Need Dead Letter For Pirate Mail…
Dead Letter is a branding for film production, a Burning Man Mutant Vehicle Devoted to the Mis-Delivery Of Mail, a 51-week Pirate Mail Service, a branding for Free Fun, and a cover for the metavirus. We’re a metaphor about Pirate Mail, and everything about our branding is stealing. Your name is Jackie and now you’re Dead Letter J? Who is to tell you otherwise? Steal the logo, steal the envelopes, steal the idea. Set up a massive acid smuggling operation from Canada to Mexico using the pretension of Pirate Mail to cover your extensive operation, it’s all fine by us. The Underground Railroad was Pirate Mail for People. The Crying of Lot 49 has actually engendered several other underground mail systems – www.waste.org and potsal.com are examples of burners and activitists with Pirate Mail as well… any time you ask someone to give your lost-and-found to someone who will see you, you’re engaged in Pirate Mail.

Don’t Give Dead Letter Anything You Actually Want Delivered…
Seriously, we’re total wankers about the mail. Your mail is as likely to used to stop up an oil leak on the Dead Letter Truck (and be delivered afterwards!) than to be delivered. Which is not to say that we never deliver anything, or can’t be convinced to take your mail seriously. We once got a set of welded wings from Berkeley (Tabasco from BMORG) to Portland through 5 sets of hands, in less than 72 hours. I delivered mail yesterday to a co-worker whose girlfriend I met completely out of context, and who thought it would be funny for him to have a Pirate Mail envelope appear in his box at ITT-Tech. One time we pirate mailed a bunch of graywater (take your own wastewater home from the playa, assholes!) We pulled up onto the grass violently with the Dead Letter Truck, filming and honking, and climbed out and poured the bottles all over their car. They didn’t ever expect to see THAT pirate mail again! We’re more of a metaphor about the concept of pirate mail. Our avid misdelivery places our envelopes in places we’d never DREAM! Occasionally, we do Information Warfare hits in places, saturating them with our signage… and the signs appear in windows of homes, in other cities, on ebay…

Seriously Though, What’s It For?
Consider the connections you can almost reach. You don’t have their number, but you have john’s number, and he can certainly reach them when you want them. But John moved away, or you moved away, or the person you were friends with you werent’ friends with anymore, and you still want to reach someone on the other side of the network. Pirate Mail them! Perhaps you want to meet ‘one of those guys’ and you aren’t yet sure which one you actually want to be friends with… Pirate Mail them! Perhaps you want people to watch your dvd as it travels hand-to-hand towards your someday recipient… Pirate Mail it!

That last concept comes with a disclaimer: money is a root structure hack on the flow of information. Attempting to advertising in a way designed to bring money or energy back to yourself is inherently self-defeating through Pirate Mail. For your mail to really travel, it needs to be carried on the good will of all those volunteer carriers. Your energy should go outward.

Plan to never see your mail again, or ever to hear if it ever made it to your target. I’m sure it didn’t. However, it probably made it to someone else. And if you included your email, or even better your Pirate Mail address, perhaps you’ll get something back.

Every Time Mail Gets Delivered, A Hippie-Raver Loses Her Wings.
Mail never dies until it gets delivered. As long as it is out there, it is alive, being written on, looked at, read, modified… the mail in travel is much more dynamic than mail that has arrived. That hippie-raver probably left them in a tent, somewhere…

Pirate Mail at Flipside
To participate in Pirate Mail at Burning Man, consider bringing a piece of ready-made piece of mail for someone off-campus. We’ll put it in an envelope with the Pirate Mail Address…

Name
Campname/Vague Directions of How to Find The Person
City/State
Write About: __________

What's the connection between the BRCPO and Dead Letter?
Besides the BRCPO facade being made at the Dead Letter building in PDX, and the age-old connection between the Dead Letter Truck and the BRCPO, they are separate projects. We're interested in taking your mail OFF playa, which will get given away in an attempt to connect burners with other burners as they travel. On playa, we do deliver/misdeliver a certain amount of mail on-playa (we find creative uses for the BRCPO's undeliverables, for example...), however our emphasis on playa is more of a vacation from the endless work...

BRCPO: USPS mail in/out, playa mail, etc
Dead Letter: Mutant Vehicle, collections of mail for hand-to-hand delivery during the other 51.

http://deadletter.tribe.net
deadletter (at) speakeasy (dot) net

__________________________________________________________________________________
Deadletter: You've Got A Friend In Noise!

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Free 8x12 Carpet in SF South Bay Area For Pickup

2008-05-13T16:46:25Z

Anyone want some free carpet for your burning man projects or dome?

We have a free slice around 8x12 feet, it's light orange in color, pulled out due to my parent's home remodel.

They are leaving the carpet out in front of their house today, and want someone to come pick it up.

The address is:

2084 Frank Court
Milpitas, CA

it's the first house on the right, the carpet will be on the sidewalk near the hedge and the driveway.

Any questions email me amyhengst@gmail.com.

Thanks.

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I'm sooooooo Burningman......

2008-05-13T14:47:46Z

"How Burningman are you?

I'm so Burningman, when I pee, flames shoot out of my Penis.

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URGENT ACTION!! We need you to email a copy of this right NOW!

2008-05-13T10:34:49Z

This is a call to action intended to help out the Hawaii Regional burn Rebirth 2008 which takes place this week. There is a burn ban in effect for the Island of Hawaii based on air pollution from the local volcano. The area Rebirth is held at never got out of the green zone in terms of air quality and our torching of our effigy puts less pollutants into the air than all the cars using the main road through the area in even one day. We need to change the mayor's mind and we need your help, if you have ever been to our event, or would like to do so in the future please consider helping us out today.

If we have ANY hope of burning the phoenix at Rebirth 2008 we NEED the
community to come together RIGHT NOW to make Mayor Harry Kim change
his mind and grant us a burn exemtion. They are telling us that we can
NOT burn the phoenix based on an emergency proclamation banning all
outdoor fires. The Mayor can give us an exemtion but will not give us
the time of day as we are nobodys.

We NEED you the community to send in a mass of emails (please
personalize to your liking but hit on the same points) to help them
understand just how much the community is invested in the burning of
the phoenix.

Time is running out, please send this in to Mayor Kim at cohmayor@co.hawaii.hi.us
RIGHT NOW! Thank you for your help, with your input we might actually pull this
off.

Here is the email we need you to send (please personalize it and
delete everything above it, thank you):

Aloha Honorable Mayor Kim,

I am a participant in the annual Rebirth festival in Pahoa. I have
learned recently that the centerpiece of the event, the ceremonial
burning of the phoenix, may be prevented by your emergency
proclamation prohibiting non-cooking fires.

The ceremonial burning of the phoenix has a lot of meaning to me. It
is the culmination of an event that has:

-Brought me closer to my neighbors and community
-Helped to support local art and artists
-Become a boon to a economically troubled part of the island

The ceremonial burning of the phoenix is the formal end to Rebirth.
Without it I leave empty and unfulfilled. Please grant a burn exemtion
to Rebirth 2008 so we can continue our tradition.

Mahalo nui loa for your time and kokua,

Your Name

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Help with Lasers?

2008-05-13T04:51:49Z

Anyone know of a tribe or forum where I may be able to get some questions answered about lasers?

Beam me up snarky

J-Rod

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gift idea. Help?

2008-05-13T04:19:18Z

First, I want to say hello because I'm new and I'm a BM virgin.
Second, I have an idea for gifting, and I would like more experienced burners' oppionions on it. My idea is to make little drawstring cloth bags out of various scraps of really cool fabric that I have laying around attached to a cord long enough to wear as a necklace or attch to a belt or something. In these bags I would put either chapstick/little bottles of sunscreen/lighters/handmade clay pendents/etc. I figure people can then use the bags to keep money or keys or IDs in after they use the sun screen or what ever was in them. Does this sound like a good idea? If not, what are some other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!

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Playa ChooChoo

2008-05-13T03:51:10Z

Hey folks! A couple friends of mine are creating mass transit for BRC!
Check it out:
http://blog.playachoochoo.org/

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I wanna be berated...

2008-05-12T23:24:06Z

I have read quite a few threads now. Where are all of you? I met almost only nice people on the playa... people open minded enough to allow someone to have their own opinion... even if it was different. I can understand coming up with reasonable arguements to what somone has posted... but... The immediate response to almost ANYTHING seems to be...
-Well its your fault.
-Well you wrote all in caps.
-You shouldn't come back to burning man.
-Whatever you are suggesting won't work and you are stupid for ever thinking it would.

Why would anyone start a thread here anymore... do the burners here really enjoy spending their time putting down, berating and generally making other people feel like c*#p?

You should read the immediate responses to the woman who suggested maby we should all focus on slowing down the hurricane and hopefully it wouldn't do so much damage. I am not the kind of person who believes that would work... but wow... the reaction was amazing... to someone trying to be a loving person.

I really hope my burning man expereance is never close to as bad as it has been on this tribe.

there you go... feel free to punish... (and yes... I know my grammer and spelling skills suck)

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FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS are coming back!!

2008-05-12T20:41:48Z

Wow, 2007 was a severe year. After 2005's Angel of the Apocaplypse, and 2006's Serpent mother, we were just getting used to having a place to hang out outside of the parking lot, and then we were almost going to take it for granted, just expecting that space to be there in 2007. But no, in 2007 no warm flames to lick us all night, away from the civilization and the sound camps.

And now we know how much we've missed them, and they're coming back in 2008!

http://www.vimeo.com/988896

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HOORAY!!!!

2008-05-12T20:20:15Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB5DjLk10Zs

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Orgasmateria recruiting for BM08!

2008-05-12T19:09:41Z

The Orgasmateria is recruiting for a big expansion this year, and we need a corps of dedicated Orgasmateers to make it all happen with a minimum of fuss.

We’re recruiting “shift chiefs” to manage the camp for three-hour blocks, and if we get enough people, nobody will have to be tied down (so to speak) at the camp for more than a few hours all week. Shift chiefs won’t have to do everything by themselves, of course, but they’ll be in charge of organizing volunteer assistants and making sure things are set up, run well, and cleaned up.

There are basically four types of shifts, with different sorts of activities depending on the time of day:

Morning Activity shift 10am-1pm: In the morning, we’ll be offering wake-up spankings (Coffee-n-Paddles), followed by the Naked Gun nude water-gun battle at high noon.
Shift Chief Responsibilities: prepare coffee, give spankings, send minions for ice, fill coolers with icewater for Naked Gun, make sure folks strip before filling their water-guns

Afternoon Workshop shift 2pm-5pm: the afternoon is reserved for workshops, most of which will be taught by “guest lecturers” so the shift chief’s main responsibility will be: making sure the space is clean and ready before folks arrive; crowd control when the space fills up; assisting the instructor if necessary; and helping to straighten up afterwards

Evening Mixer sift 5pm-8pm: In the evenings the Orgasmateria will host a number of themed mixers (Kinkurious, Skinsational, etc), the shift chief’s job will be to oversee set up, emcee any contests of games at the party, and makes sure any major party fouls are cleaned up afterwards.

Late Night Playtime Shift 10pm-1am: This year the Orgasmateria will be open for free-play at night, with various bondage gear, tickletoys, implements of discipline and vibrating thingamabobs available for use. The Shift chief will be in charge of controlling access (no tourists taking up space, etc); enforcing Orgasmateria etiquette/rules, helping guests who may be unfamiliar with our toys and making sure things get tossed in the appropriate bin when folks are done.

If any of these shifts sound like something you could handle, please volunteer with an email to orgasmateria@nyc.com, specifying whatever preferences you have for time of day and/or day of week. Note, that you don’t have to camp with Orgasmateria to be a shift chief or volunteer, but if you DO want to camp with us, let us know ASAP!

Viva la Orgasamateria!

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Well...

2008-05-12T17:50:54Z

thank you for listening to me... join my tribe (Free and Illuminated Masons). I have to tell you that I am oh so very tired of things the way they are. Still, at the back o me mind, I hear the screams worthy of US. All I know, is, that whether they love me, or hate me; this is it.

Tryst the watchmaker has made his mark, in the dark.

I'm just a man on the moon with a silver spoon, waiting for a loon to sing me a tune.

Spoon

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Hey everyone!

2008-05-12T15:26:34Z

Bay area burner here getting ready for the man! I am excited and I am blogging about it! I am trying to get everything on my list and I think I am going to put it up on my profile. But I am looking to meet local burners right now! So contact me! Thanks.
www.belindabentley.com

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Tribute to Playa Mommies

2008-05-12T05:27:00Z

While I'm not in the habit of gender worship,
I do from time to time appreciate the very specific and critical role that parents play in our community.

For better or worst, playa mommies at the very least are in a direct position to shape our lives through the role the play in every single person on earth. Birthing is a role no man can ever understand even if parenting is.

So to you mothers who stepped up and have done your sacrifice,
gave of yourselves thruogh sickness and in health,
learned to be more than intuition,
provided through example and opportunity,
helped your family to be creative, appreciative and happy,
been present during those challenges that are adolecence,
gave unconditional love,

I give you my most sincere graitude and admiration.

oxoxo
fucko

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1992 Black Rock Gazette

2008-05-12T04:15:10Z

fun stuff

http://people.tribe.net/mosbaugh/blog/5c668112-dff3-4b1a-b632-3832e87143ac

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From Greenfield Wisconsin

2008-05-12T02:51:50Z

I'm Thunderhawk, Mayor of Pleasure Garden.

I'm taking off work Thursday August 21st through Sunday September 7th.

I'd like to leave Thursday after work (1800-1900 hrs) or more likely Friday morning 0830. That would put me on the Playa Saturday night or Sunday morning.

I bought a cargo van from work and it is reliable. This would be a standard white full sized van. Good part is lots of room. Bad part is 10-15 MPG. It has two front seats but I am planning to install a bench seat (maybe 2) for more passengers. I figure 5 plus me maximum, unless we want to play "Sardines". :) There should be plenty of room for everyone and their gear.

I am planning to do final packing and MOOP sweep with help on Monday afternoon/evening and final MOOP sweep on Tuesday morning then leave. Home late Thursday or maybe Friday sometime.

Problably one night each way in a hotel but not necessary. Obviously anyone going with me would need early admission passes.

I live right on the edge of Milwaukee in Wisconsin. I am currently alone but looking for three to five passengers to share driving, fuel and companionship (it's a long ride alone!).

Of course this is all negotiable with my passengers

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San Francisco Pre-Compression

2008-05-12T02:15:26Z

Will be on FRIDAY, June 20th at 1015 Folsom.

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BURNING MAN WISCONSIN -- CALL FOR ARTISTS!!

2008-05-12T01:31:38Z

BURNING MAN WISCONSIN--- CALL FOR ARTISTS, technologists, IT people and Do-It-Yourselfers. Interactive dancers, DJ's, painters, fashion designers, sculptors, musicians, welders, poets, visual artists, performance artists of all kinds.

In mid-June we are doing a large-scale Burning Man event.

If you know nothing about Burning Man, or just a little about it, let us explain why the impact of the Burning Man experience has been so profound that a culture has formed around it. This culture pushes the limits of experience and has led to people banding together nation-wide and putting on their own events in an attempt to rekindle that magic feeling of being a part of this community. This will be one of those events.

Art is such an unavoidable part of this experience that Larry Harvey, founder of the Burning Man project, gives an art-theme to each year, to encourage a common bond and help tie each individual's contribution together in a meaningful way. Participants are encouraged to make the theme come alive, whether it is through a large-scale art installation, a theme camp, gifts brought to be given to other individuals, costumes, or any other medium that one comes up with. There will be spectators and interested people at this event, but it's really about us. The spectators just pay for the room rental to make it possible. We all get in for free and get free drinks and treats. If any $ is left over, we can give out Art Grants... as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit we can do that.

We are approaching all the interesting, mixed media groups and creative people and asking each one to create an interactive "environment" that really reflects what they do, what they are about. It could be something with hangings, projections, activities, giveaways.... a little world where your fellow creative people can come in, participate, and really meet you. And you will you have plenty of time off to tour their little worlds. Experience the Gift Economy that is Burning Man, which we are bringing to Milwaukee. This idea might be new to you--like a potluck dinner, you bring something and then share in what everyone else brings. You always come away with far more than you bring. You will directly participate in their world and their process. You will engage others, others will engage you. We challenge you to radically express yourself, and be brave enough to experience the radical expressions of others.

Send us your info if you want to be a part of this!

Your name, email or physical address and phone number, type of art or creation that you do and how it is interactive, your availability June 14th or June 21st. Please respond ASAP because space is limited. Deadline is May 14th. Please respond to instituteforthought@gmail.com.

The Institute For Thought is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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San Antonio Burners

2008-05-12T01:04:55Z

Virgen burner here.

Whats easer??? Driving a car with most of your stuff in it, rving it or flying into Reno and renting a car, van, or RV...????

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I taste...

2008-05-12T00:30:53Z

blood, an I want more,
mi amore.

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Tell the WickerMan

2008-05-12T00:01:11Z

That I'm bound to offend, in order to defend; the little ones fail to understand. It does depend on what is, is. By the Hammer of Thor and the EYE that Odthinn Sacrificed to ME. Wyrd not weird. I shot the sheriff, and deputized the deputy. Dare to be free, or fear the tempetuous waters of liberty; you'll sea.

Throw the faggots into the fire, it's cold in here. Suffer a little more for me. Ceasar's fangs have grown a little more, mi amore.

Winters of fire, and summers of ice, I dare entice; roll the dice.

By the Left Hand of Lucifer, and the Right of Christ I rule, you thule.

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Shadow Capitol

2008-05-11T22:58:35Z

I Recomend the Edgewater
666 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI

Excellent view of the Capitol, right on the lake.

Thank Allah, for the Shadows, by the Stone of Kaaba, and the Hammer of Thor.

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A Little Help With My Dome...

2008-05-11T21:43:16Z

I'm building a geodesic dome for my final project in AP physics before I graduate high school and for part of my camp's BM shelter. Do you have any leftover EMT conduit from any projects I might be able to have? A pipe cutter or press for flattening the tubing that I could borrow, use or buy? I'd be happy to work out a trade of some labor, materials or whatever. I'm located in the East Bay. Thanks a lot!

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Burning Man 2008 Rideshare Tribe

2008-05-11T21:17:12Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/bm2008rideshare

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Lineage

2008-05-11T06:00:17Z

Blood before the flood
ikons for idols
even my statues breathe
Angel of Death's given me breath.
Thru the abyss I never miss.
Death's kiss.

I am fifth generation American Illuminati; the GrandSon of Allah... my lineage goes all the way back. I must say that I am disappointed with the outer orders. The issue of authority is one of competition, legitimacy is found thru a process of self discovery... lies are created by daemons challenging you to look within. The masses are still ignorant, and always will be... sheer the sheep, tend to the flock. Nothing new under the sun.

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Wicker Man?

2008-05-11T04:19:02Z

http://www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk/

http://www.earthspirit.org/fireheart/fhwkman.html

any relation to Burning Man?
a pagan ritual?

What does the burning of the man mean to YOU?

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Trekking To Burningman

2008-05-11T03:20:16Z

Anyone feel like walking this year? could always get someone to schlep water and food for us.

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Woot! Wicker Man remake

2008-05-11T01:43:46Z

http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/movies/wickerman.php

If you haven't seen the original it's not about Burning Man but it effigy does looks awefully similar. Take a look at the photos at the bottome of the linked page. I like the idea of making a "beefier" Man that would allow you to actually climb around on the inside.

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New Names for Burning Man

2008-05-10T22:57:03Z

Since Larry can't use Burning Man any more, what should we call it?

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Link to Reno Gazette-Journal regarding the Blackrock desert.

2008-05-10T22:53:03Z

Good article with input from Gerlach's Matt Ebert AKA "Metric"
http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080510/LIV/805100301&OAS_sitepage=news.rgj.com%2Fbreakingnews
~Wendell~

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RIDESHARE 2008

2008-05-10T18:37:07Z

A single thread to rule them all : ).

In the year of record fuel costs and general economic turmoil, rideshares to Burning Man will acquire an importance not seen before.

This is a thread for persons who have space available for people or cargo to post their availability and for persons in need of these things to post their needs. It'll probably be better to discuss exact costs off list (ie: Gas Share).

Remember to include info on where you're coming from, your estimated traveling dates including when you'll need to arrive at and depart from the burn.

I hope this thread lasts until the burn and that alot of folks who otherwise would have had to give it up for this year will be able to go instead. Let's keep it near the top.

Sas

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How will rising gas prices affect your trip?

2008-05-10T00:49:07Z

How will rising gas prices affect your trip?

I'm worried for my own sake. Most gas is $4 or higher per gallon here in San Diego where we average around 50 cents above the national average anyway. It's quite likely to be over $5 a gallon come August.

It'll be even higher along the route to Burning Man with Lee Vining (near Mono Lake)expected to be the hands down high price leader. They've for years averaged around $2 per gallon higher than gas in San Diego ($2.50 in SD, $4.50 to $5 in Lee Vining).

Do you think it will impact you?

Sas

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Black Rock Yearbook in online!

2008-05-09T23:51:34Z

BLACK ROCK YEARBOOK IS ONLINE!

www.blackrockyearbook.com

We are done with Black Rock Yearbook 2007!

For those of you who don't know: we set up a camp at burning man to take your Yearbook photos. 719 photos later, we put them all up on the web for you to enjoy!

We're done (for now) tweeking the website and hopefully making it better:

1) we added individual picture pages so you can download yourself.
2) we've added a high rez PDF of our yearbook for download.

Again, if you have any questions or comments email me back at: j2f1@mac.com

Interested in Black Rock Yearbook 2008?
If you are a pro photographer and are looking to volunteer for our yearbook shooting email our head photographer:
don norris: don@norrisphoto.com

dougj11

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SUPPORT OUR LOCAL THEME CAMPS!

2008-05-09T23:44:58Z

farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2...e_o.jpg

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COME ON DOWN AND SUPPORT OUR LOCAL THEME CAMPS!

FUN FAIR STYLE WITH BOOTHS!

SAT. MAY 10th
5040 se Milwaukie

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Floating Man and why it'll destroy Burning Man.

2008-05-09T22:03:26Z

I don't actually think that, but these days the discussions in this tribe are banal that I miss Adam and the Floaters.

Wow... now that'd make a great band name.

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Immigration Form WXRZYQ SFG 23587-492 A available for download

2008-05-09T20:55:52Z

Immigration Form WXRZYQ SFG 23587-492 A is available now for download from the
Checkpoint Dreamyourtopia website at http://www.dadara.nl/checkpoint/immigration-forms.htm

Please print out the Form, fill all out and bring it with you to the Officer on Duty operating the Checkpoint. Or scan in your form and email it to dadara(at)dadara.nl
Or send it by snail mail to Dadara, Department of Dreamland Security, Central Trak, 800 Exposition Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226, USA .

Please Understand that any False or Fantasized Statements Might Jeopardize the Treaty between Reality and Dreams as Formulated and Established in the Second Utopian Convention, as ratified by 167 countries and 3 planets, and May Result in the Refusal of a Dream Visa, thus meaning Permanent Confinement within the Borders of Reality for Up to Three Consecutive (After)Lives.

http://dreamyourtopia.blogspot.com/2008/05/immigration-form-wxrzyq-sfg-23587-492.html

At your Service

Keep Dreamin'

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i need a dome for this years BM!

2008-05-09T19:05:59Z

heyyyyy everyone

the past few years i have always wanted to buy a dome to sleep in, but figured it was too much!
this year FINALLY i want to get a dome.... not a HUGE one, enough to sleep 3 people, and tall enough for us to stand in and change in.... i browsed some sites, and for one that size its between 600-700.... does anyone have one to sell, or where i can get one ASAP??? this year i WILL be comfy and cozy in my lil dome on the playa!

im camping yet again at gravity point this year... :) come visit!
housecakes699@aol.com

let me know thanks!

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Huelll's actual identity itt

2008-05-09T18:38:48Z

Huelll is actually larry harvey guys

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Enigma - Poetry and Song

2008-05-09T15:59:34Z

Why the fuck are you looking at me!?
Cann't believe you were once just like everyone else.
Pray to God I will think of a nice thing to say,
but I don't think I can;
So fuck you anyway!

Go ahead make my day!

There's a look on your face I would like to knock out.
Razor wire feeding scarlet letters,
in a smoke screened room,
whispering ghosts crowd the eggshell mind.
Sparks fly from swords,
burning etchings into the icey walls of hell.
Enigmas none can unveil.

Thunder, Lightening 'n everything frightening
Etchings carve into the sky
Sounding for grounding
Heart pounding
Blood boiling
Cauldron bubbling
Brewing
Thunder 'n Lightening

nighthawk's takin flight
circa 1923
swastikas in my eyes,
surprise
nazis for anasazies
n geronimo too
sieg heil
verbotten, verbetten
Forbidden Fruit
Secret Oktober,
Remember November

Spring forward, fall back...
Smack!
Paint that red door black, Jack.

See the sin in you're grin an the shape of your mouth.
All I want is to see you in terrible pain.
Tho we won't ever meet, I remember your name.

The cracks in your smile are beginning to show,
an your brain is too slow...
Pray to God I will think of a nice thing to say,
but I don't think I can so fuck you anyway!

Can you plz hurry up cuz I find you obscene.

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Burning Man's topics - tribe.net

Pissed Off.

What do you stand for?

Playa Nutria

Be a Star of the Tribe!

Do You Ever Have Playa Moments?

Gayz can get their Marry on in California but not BRC!

Department of Dreamland Security

5 Burning Theories

Critical Tits Bike Race ... good or bad?

Last one to post wins.

Temple 2008

Playa Nutrician

Gifting beer to the gate staff?? What Kind!

Burning Man Novel

REAL "Burners"

How to Build Community on the Playa

MOOP Map a joke?

Burning Man without Stiffy Lube.

Trying to induce mental states.. with the help of a friend.

Off topic??? Impossible!!!

Going to Nowhere?

Paul Addis

Drive rebar into the playa!

Is it just me or do most of these posts suck?

Homouroboros (the monkeys) are in San Jose

to Spank or not to Spank...

need the input

Request letters For Burningman

I got my ticket today!

high blood pressure on the playa - help!

Undercooked chicken camp.

Raw Vegan Theme camp for '08

What are some things that you’re going to miss if you don’t go to Dark Skies?

Raw foods at Black Rock City

How many raw food threads do you need?

When you don't understand, insult the poster.

identify these art thingys?

EL wire dinosaurs

Burners for Obama!

raw food camps??

Concertina Player Needed for BM Live Performance

Have a camp or art and need a truck?

***Looking for an Art Car for Burningman 2008***

raw camp?

Dear Diary...

Chicken John IS Burning Man

Post your crazy stories!

Art Car for rent

Pirate Mail...

Free 8x12 Carpet in SF South Bay Area For Pickup

I'm sooooooo Burningman......

URGENT ACTION!! We need you to email a copy of this right NOW!

Help with Lasers?

gift idea. Help?

Playa ChooChoo

I wanna be berated...

FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS are coming back!!

HOORAY!!!!

Orgasmateria recruiting for BM08!

Well...

Hey everyone!

Tribute to Playa Mommies

1992 Black Rock Gazette

From Greenfield Wisconsin

San Francisco Pre-Compression

BURNING MAN WISCONSIN -- CALL FOR ARTISTS!!

San Antonio Burners

I taste...

Tell the WickerMan

Shadow Capitol

A Little Help With My Dome...

Burning Man 2008 Rideshare Tribe

Lineage

Wicker Man?

Trekking To Burningman

Woot! Wicker Man remake

New Names for Burning Man

Link to Reno Gazette-Journal regarding the Blackrock desert.

RIDESHARE 2008

Looking for an Art Car for Burningman 2008