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I Need Your Questions!

2009-11-07T23:25:46Z

hey now!
i'm collecting questions for an application that i'm putting together.
i need HUNDREDS of questions.
of all kinds.
any question will do.
short answer would be best but any really.
silly/goofy/philisophical/religious/accusational/outragious/nonsensical... i doesnt matter.
as long as it ends with a question mark it will work. doesnt have to be trivia but it can be... whatever..
all i ask is that you give me as many as you can think of...
you can post them here or email them to me at:
jasonisabelle@hotmail.com

what is this application for you ask?
some of you already know because i was collecting questions at PDF Fall and Burning Man this year...
the rest of you will have to wait....
:)
cookieman thanks you.

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 13 replies

Movember movement anyone?

2009-11-07T18:14:03Z

Good afternoon! Just want everyone to know first and foremost that I brought 3 virgins with me to the last PDF (Fall '09) and 2 of them are determined to return! Number 3 is just a Mr. Grumpy Pants. You can't win them all.

Whilst we wait for Spring, I wanted to inquire if anyone knows of or is a participant in the Movember movement. What is Movember you ask? Well I shall tell you post haste! Movember is the month formerly known as November. During Movember, mustaches are grown in support of Men's health month! I am a Mo Bro registered at www.movember.com. I have been growing my mustache now for 7 days and accepting donations to the Prostate Cancer and Livestrong foundations! As of right now I have collected 75$.

If you feel you can support such an endeavor, by all means please visit my personal donation page at http://us.movember.com/mospace/327528. There you will see my own personal Movember advertisement, beckoning you with a drawn on mustache I'll have you know, to donate to the cause!

Within days I shall unveil my current attempts at my first ever mustache. For right now, it is a tad sparse..

If you wish to register as a Mo Bro, or the ever rarer and elusive female "Mo lover", visit Movember.com and make your ambitions known!

Tally ho PDFr's. I shall see you all in the Spring.

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MEMBERSHIPS and permanent reserved tickets

2009-11-06T01:18:04Z

after over 10 years don't you think its time to have some sort of membership system so that all those devoted active participants aren't locked out by a lack of tickets. i think a system that allows those who are so devoted to put up say one time fee of say $150 to $200 ( money that could be put aside for LAND PURCHASE) for a permanent non-transferable reserved ticket would be a strong and beneficial move for PDF. What I am proposing WOULD NOT allow you free entry to future events but would guarantee that a ticket would be there for you to PURCHASE without having to sit like a sniper waiting to ponce on the online ticket sales to open.

i really want to know how many board members go through this rigmarole of having to beg for tickets ( just wondering )

part of the old debate about those evil COMP Tickets was based on avoiding some sort of elitism its all who you know lets keep everybody equal, but i ask you, are we all equal in this system and is the board being held accountable to and by the community we set out to create?

My argument is that the dedicated repeat veterans of this splendid event don't deserve this kind of treatment year after year, where we find ourselves begging for tickets. I know of plenty of jaded past participants who have just given up on attending because of this very issue.

I think its about time to open our minds to future possibilities and how it would work , after all while Fire Base Lloyd and the protection of the VVMC are great and have been wonderful things soon it will be time to spread our wings and set up something bigger than this. which is the reason I got involved isn this in the first place

MONK E
pdf community member since 1998

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 125 replies

BE GONE ALL YE SINNERS AND HYPOCRITES! "Map it, strap it, flap it, scrap it, or wrap it."

2009-11-05T23:38:44Z

In previous threads, I have seen some blame cast on people that probably don't really exist. I'm talking about the Mythical Virgins of 'Gen Pop' who just show up because they've heard of this really awesome party and they go around leaving trash behind and mooching on all the free drinks and free love and free entertainment "WE" provide. DUH! You dipshits; they're all cute when they're virgins! That's why YOU invited them. They ARE the free entertainment and they're earning all our free love and free booze at a very high cost to their spiritual education! BE GONE ALL YE SINNERS AND HYPOCRITES! You bought them their tickets, pointed out the websites, gave them rides or directions, encouraged them to wear bizarre and sexy outfits, helped them get wasted, as they helped you get off...
and YOU WERE THAT VIRGIN ONCE!

Have you forgotten so fast, ya old geezers? Them whipper-snappers is the reason we keep coming back here fools!
Now get off my lawn! Pass me my walker. I'm heading up to the MAIN STAGE to make an announcement...

TAP-TAP-TAP...IS THIS THING ON?

BY PROCLAMATION OF THE BURNING ARTS COUNCILS OF...
Pisst, cat, away!...
AND, Yowymtryin Tatahkear...
AND, Hey'yer dew-init rawng...
AND, IT'ZTIL TEWLOWD!...
AND,oh-Whut-daPhuk?

"The Missionary Position" is hereby declared The Art Theme for Playa Del Fuego Spring 2010

PDF never had an Official Art Theme before, like Burning Man had since 1999.
{Yeah, 1998's "Nebulous Entity" didn't count as a Playa Art Theme, IMHO}
PDF is now TWICE as OLD as the 'Art Theme Era' of Burning Man.
Because we have twice as many years in a decade than it does,
Thus Our Metropolis has evolved twice as rapidly...
An uncharted outpost of an ancient people untamed...
Now invaded by a proselytizing horde from the future!
Behold, is Nothing Sacred?
Rejoice, Re-educate and Repeat!

"Yeah, that's it. I'm done. Here's your microphone kid, thanks. And, hey, would it be cool with you if I left my scooter plugged in here for an hour or so? It needs a recharge real bad. I'll be taking a nap right over there by the helicopter. Try not to play anything too fast...I won't be napping alone, if ya catch my drift?! Ya got any Marley? That would be nice."

So the theme basically works like this. Old-timers take responsibility for teaching the new-comers what's been learned over the years without scaring anybody away. Unless they're too easily scared...and then who cares, right?

To that end, I have dredged up some notes and stuff about "MOOP" from old PDF WWW's and the www.various.blah and I have not bothered with a frikkin' bibliography. If you feel I quoted you without due recognition, PM me if you're serious and I'll apologize, or just Reply to this Post if you're not really serious but just want to bust my chops anyway. Sue me if you want. I'm judgment-proof!

Dedicated to "The Mythical Virgins of Gen Pop", with Love!

MOOP = Matter Out Of Place
"MOOP is so much MORE than just ordinary trash."
It's dropped or blown-away items of ANY material.
Basically it comes in 4 categories:

Category 0 - Might be LOST? Somebody wants it back, but for now it exists only in their minds! Category "Zero" rarely causes a problem because, until it is FOUND, it is only a memory. [But if it was something the loser would like back, someday perhaps he or she could fill out a form like I placed under a different topic entitled "I AM A LOSER" because I think it will make my friend Smelly Melly laugh.]

Category 1 - It was FOUND. Somebody may want it back when they realize where they left it. It would be nice of you to hold on to it until their memory and your memory synchronize. Or the finder can help the loser to rely on the "Goodness Of Da System" by re-gifting it to the LOST & FOUND DEPT.

Category 2 - It was FOUND, but the person that left it behind does NOT want it back. It has become 'shit' to them, but unless it is found at Whisky & Whores, it is not the same kind of #2 that can be left in the Porta-potties. So it needs to be put in the dumpsters, or else it is MOOP. Yes, Virgins...NOW you know why MOOP rhymes with POOP. "It's really best when everybody puts their own shit in the right place." - George Carlin

Category 3 - Usable stuff like leftover food, utensils, blankets, tent stakes, clothing, soap, rope or dope. Hey, I find LOTS of this stuff when I am on a "Moop Walk" and sometimes I re-gift it to the dumpster, or Trader Travis, or to Scratch's Costume Camp, or the Lost & Found Dept. or I gave it to Marvin? It really just depends on how I feel about MY find. It was Matter Out Of Place. It couldn't stay where I found it, so I put it someplace else. MOOP Team Volunteers may not have more fun, but we sure do have more STUFF!

As for these people who pick up MOOP, they can likewise be divided into 4 groups:

A - Camp Mates! (which is really ALL of us at PDF, except the Vets, on whose land we're camping.) You should pick up what you put down, and not rely on your camp mates to pick it up for you. After all, if they were to pick it up too soon, you might call them a thief? But if you leave it lying there for so long you forget about it, but they remember, that makes you a liar!

B - Aliens! "PDF has no visitors, spectators, customers or strangers to blame for MOOP in the morning. All non-participants get vaporized each day at 4:20 AM by Marvin The Martian. Then he leaves in his flying saucer, taking nothing but millions and millions of tiny brain cells." So really, there is no point in worrying NOW about what MOOP that "B" found and hauled away. Worry instead about what YOU found. It wasn't left by aliens. Get real. "Everyone participates at PDF in one way or another. Some participants leave a mess behind. Don't be that behind!" And even if aliens DID leave a lot of bottles, butts and candy-wrappers behind, just accept that you were enjoying their company so much the night before, that they might have left you empty, smelly, dirty, broken gifts. If your camp just leaves those 'gifts' piling up, your camp will attract even MORE aliens, bearing MORE gifts, the next night!

C - Clean-up Crews from a PDF Volunteer MOOP Team, which is invisibly commanded by the "LBO" [Explained under a different topic entitled "LAST BURNER OFF"] This group is as real as you imagine it to be...kind of like aliens, come to think of it?!

D- Clean-up crews from the Vets. ALL MOOP found by "D" is left by "A" ...always! Neither "B" nor "C" are responsible for ANYTHING left behind by one, or many, of OUR camp mates. The Vets should not have to clean anything up, but inevitably they do. And when they do, they have the right to write what it was, and where it was found, on a MOOP map. But some MOOP may blow from one location to another before the final MOOP map is made, so maps can never solve the MOOP problem by themselves; ultimately it is all OUR problem.

It is OUR responsibility to "leave no trace" and it is our collective, shared goal. Our meeting that goal ultimately is measured by the people who remain when we leave. Ideally, we should leave behind only good memories.

It is YOUR responsibility to LEAVE NO MOOP.
That applies to any matter that you imported onto the Playa:

If it might blow away, STRAP it down. Gifts-by-breeze are rarely welcome, unless they smell good.

If it is something you don't want to blow away or 'walk away' while you're not there to watch it, then you should put it behind your tent FLAP. Out of sight is out of temptation. Borrowed and stolen items are just another form of Matter Out Of Place from where they should be. Most of us know who belongs in a neighbors tent, but few of us know what belongs to whom if the owner leaves it sitting out. So before you walk away, remember the breeze might pick up while you're gone.

If it is "household" trash, it may go in the dumpster, but if it is ash, it only goes on the ash dump. Ash & trash may rhyme, but they go in different SCRAP piles. Whenever possible, we try to keep the two places near to each other, but never start your own ash dump. Only dump ash where it is marked safe to do so, and ash should already be there to verify you found the right place. "Ashes to ashes" Before you walk away from leaving your trash or your ash, remember the breeze might pick up while you're gone.

Finally, "Road Spill" is one more type of MOOP that PDF may cause. This is that stack of poles or parts that get tied down to roofs of cars and vans. Even though you're tired and you just want to get on the road home, WRAP that stuff up well; remember the breeze will pick up while you're going.

Buh-bye, and get it off my lawn!

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 9 replies

Opera Caravan

2009-11-04T01:04:53Z

I found this beautiful camper (caravan for you Europeans) on a design site I check out. A bit too lavish and expensive, but I thought it might inspirse the more intrepid of riggers we have. It'd be cool to see someone make one of these or something like it. I'm no good with fabric structures, so I'll pass the buck to you!
http://www.yoursuiteinnature.com/

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Found ID!

2009-11-02T13:13:41Z

If you are or know of Robert James Anderson, please learn that I found your/his ID last night at PEX decom. Rumor has it, he was dressed as a giant banana. I spent some time yesterday evening searching for said banana but to no avail. Hence I will be mailing it back to you/him tomorrow. :) Hope you all had as much of a kick ass amazing time as I did!!

much fiery love,
jenni

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LBO = the Last Burner Off

2009-10-30T14:27:49Z

Remember the warning at the top of PDF's tribe profile that says this is NOT the source for Official PDF info.
Keeping that in mind, this is just an idea to cuss and discuss here to a presumably wider audience?

THE IDEA IS that we appoint somebody to be the "LBO" and that person is responsible for going over the Moop Map [TBD?] with the Vets' representative(s) after the clean-up.

This last event cleared out quicker than in the Spring, but there were some complaints apparently from the Vets. The specifics do not need to be discussed here; who it was, what it was, etc. That's not important for how to fix things for the future. I presume there is/was somebody who works with DPW / MOOP Team and reports on behalf of PDF to the Vets and Jamie to verify that PDF met or exceeded expectations? If nobody else wants this gig for the next event, I'll volunteer since I proposed the idea, or at least the title/description of it. On the other hand, I'd gladly let somebody else be the 'LBO' if it fits their schedule. I've been the unofficial LBO for about 7 of the last 10 events. Sometimes that was not so voluntary. Other times it was from convenience, as I have one of the shortest rides home. I'm not even sure who/how the current 'sign-off' is done with the Vets, so anybody with other ideas or info, please chime in.

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Mormons at PDF? What the hell?

2009-10-30T03:36:18Z

All, I'm writing this thread now to get some of you thinking about it, and will revive the thread as the Spring burn approaches.

We have several threads going on Tribe right now discussing the problem of excess litter left behind on the Vets' land. The Pavilion and general camping areas are the dirtiest.

I believe much of this problem comes from people who are new to burning events and just don't know any better. It can be hard to shift from the familiar, "I paid money for this festival, so now I can sit back and let people entertain me" mindset to the mindset of each person actually BEING the festival themselves, and that includes trash pick up.

So what I'd like to do is organize a "missionary" party where we get a bunch of seasoned burners to dress up like Mormons and go to general camping to spread the word.

Male Mormons will wear black slacks, a white dress shirt with tie and carry a black backpack. Female Mormons don't have a uniform, but they typically wear a very modest dress (do a google image search on "female Mormon missionaires"). However many people we get to participate in this event, we'll split up into teams of 2-3 people and spend 60-90 minutes talking to the folks in general population for about 10 minutes each, explaining how PDF is not just a party and explaining how they are empowered to help solve our recurring problems that keep happening in their "neighborhood."

I'm thinking each team will also carry a bottle of something good in their backpack and offer a drink to any parties we roll up on.

So just imagine it....you're sitting around partying with your friends some nice Saturday afternoon when you see a pair of guys in the Mormon "uniform," with name tags and all, walk up to you and start asking if you've heard of the Ten Principles. As soon as the conversation starts flowing, the Mormons pull bottles of booze out of their backpacks and offer you a drink.

This I think will be a fun, non-threatening way to educate a lot of newer people to know what's expected of them.

Who's with me?

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 42 replies

“Naughty – Snow Ball” Dec. 11th at The Crucible, DC

2009-10-30T01:04:09Z

From the people who brought you Mischief in collaboration with DC Santarchy

“Naughty – Snow Ball”
Friday, December 11th at The Crucible in Washington, DC

The night before Santarchy we bring you a Burner Winter Wonderland guaranteed to assure your spot on Santa’s coveted “Naughty” list!

Details coming soon.

Sequoia

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Not enough wood ordered

2009-10-29T01:26:49Z

Every fall not enough wood is ordered, as it seems the cold weather isn't taken into account when doing so. Either that, or it's cheap ass-ness.

I grant you, this time around there was wood actually set aside apart from the burn projects, for camp sites to still use. However, it was so freakin' cold, and there was such a lack of wood all around that every stake that Naked Ron had set up Thursday to mark off the boundaries and walking paths was gone by Monday morning. Burned.

People were cold and there wasn't enough wood.

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Let's try this again! (Vet's email response)

2009-10-27T15:24:18Z

I was growing weary of all the negativity and non-constructive arguments in the original thread responding to the vet's email. So, I thought I would give everyone the opportunity to make a FRESH start, and check their attitudes at the door, so we can actually adress these VERY SERIOUS problems that are threatening PDF. So, allow me to repost on of my more recent comments from the thread that has since been buried underneath a bunch of shit:

After all that rambling, I think we are finally getting somewhere.

I will reiterate some of the things I have already said, and stress some points I have maybe not made so well:

Our community is one of "radical inclusion"

It is OUR responsibility to educate the newcomer; things like our ten principles, and policies at PDF that are outside of the principles such as the sound turn-down policy. It doesn't matter WHO in particular violates these policies or principles; it is WE as a community that are responsible, bottom line. Because, we are also a community devoted to "civic responsibility" and "communal effort". Problems with moop and sound are merely symptoms of a greater disease. Either we pull together and succeed, or divide ourselves and fail.

That's how I see it anyway...

And I'm just a "newbie".........

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Fall 09 photos up

2009-10-27T05:29:03Z

Here is my PDF fall 09 set:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/larslarsen/sets/72157622529599371/

If you want a photo removed, send me a message and I will take it down.

If you use my photos anywhere, please give me proper credit.
Copy and paste this to the description of the photo(s):

© 2009 Lars Larsen

If you use flickr, I suggest you add your photos to the PDF photo pool:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/playadelfuego/pool/

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Reimbursable Receipts

2009-10-27T04:25:56Z

Hi Everyone,

We've decided on a new reimbursement policy, in which all receipts must be submitted for reimbursement by the end of the current calendar year. In the future, that means that if you buy something in May and don't submit a receipt by December 31, your purchase will have to be considered a donation. After that time, you're welcome to submit them to me in exchange for a receipt for tax purposes.

For this year, though, we're offering amnesty. Any receipts you're holding for purchases made at any time in the past can still be submitted for reimbursement through December 31, 2009. At the beginning of next year, we start afresh. We just have too many people who've been meaning to get us their receipts forever, which makes it difficult to do realistic budget forecasting, because we may or may not have expenses outstanding. Please help us meet our community's goals by sending your receipts for reimbursement!

You can mail them to:

Maya Cook
31 Madison Ave
Lindenwold, NJ 08021

Let me know if you have any questions about this.

Thanks!!
Maya

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The reasons I keep coming home :)

2009-10-26T00:30:14Z

Watching the pony burn
Hauled up in a tent for 5 days with my love 1%
Cold nights, warm fire
Lots of hugs
Naked Slip and Slide
Random acts of kindness
Making new fabulous friends
Watching my friends laugh so hard that they cry
Getting to be the first one to use a clean porta potty and thinking "it doesnt get any better than this"
Mass quantities of jello shots at 3 am
Its only Thursday
Cameron saying "I think in this case the fire creates its own perimeter"
Bitches becoming Copter because she really thought she was one
Jerk Chicken.. thank you ladies ;)
Our neightbors
People watching with Matt Hart
Track Star and Mikey Meds... love you guys
Planning for spring PDF.... Long Live The Pot Heads
The cookiemans fantastic cookies ( yes I am still bowing to your superior cookie baking abilities)
Meeting extremely interesting people
Practicing poi in a huge space not my crappy little "back yard"
And even though it sucked... cleaning the showers... you ask why... personal fulfilment.. volunteering helps everyone
And last but not least.. because I love this community and all of the wonderful things it stands for and the people who make it what it is

Thank you all :)

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 14 replies

PDF Don't fall asleep with your shoes on at Camp Fogie.

2009-10-25T16:01:00Z

Hahahhahaha......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHgrHJIJ7Ig

Hahahahaha....

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 8 replies

conclave b4 pony burn

2009-10-25T02:49:44Z

are there any pics/videos floating around from all of us that spun b4 the pony burn?

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Theme Camps and Sound

2009-10-24T19:05:28Z

Hello All,
I'm Heidi, the PDF Theme Camp Coordinator and wanted to...

1. Explain how Theme Camp Registration works and sound.
2. Ask for complaints to be emailed. (not posted to Tribe)

But first read:

1. How registration works:

-A Theme Camp registers their Theme Camp by filling out a questionnaire. The questionnaire asks for a "Camp Leader". That Camp Leader is responsible for what happens in their camp. If there is a problem they are the one taking responsibility for their camp.
-The" Camp Leader" is specifically asked if they are a "Loud Camp" and must explain.
-They are then asked... "Are you and ALL members of your Theme Camp aware that our wonderful hosts have a mandatory rule that sound must be turned down at midnight?"

So...
The organizers/coordinators know exactly which camps are the "loud" camps and what specific person is taking responsibility.

2. Sound violations (not just complaints)
-If there is a sound violation (loud after midnight) it can be immediately discussed and resolved with the "Camp Leader".
-Yes, take action immediately. Don't just complain about it later.

OK, so if you really think there is a Sound Camp that needs "talking to". Please email directly to themecamps@playadelfuego.org.
The shorter the email the better.

Thanks for listening.
Heidi

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Email From the Vets (x-posted from Balt/Wash List)

2009-10-24T19:03:32Z

Hey there, folks - please, please cross post to all regional lists and tribe as this is all of our community's issue. It's a very significant issue - please be aware that the words below are directly copied from an email from our VNVMC representative, the current Vet's President. The sound issues come from theme camps - until we have a new home (and even then, we may continue to have to be quiet earlier than we want) we must comply with the sound turn down policy. Will this convince you how important it is?

Summary
1. Sound problems - extremely serious
2. Clean up problems - serious

Email From Vets:
..." the clean up wasn’t to good me and another member had to go around and pick up trash and belonging that people left.

In addition, the music or I should say the Bass is a problem with the people that live around us. They didn’t mind the music too much but they said that the Bass has to stop at midnight or they will call the police and maybe start a petition to get it to stop.

In the spring with the trash that 1000 people had and you want to increase to 1200, I think you’ll need a third roll off for trash. In addition, I think that wristbands(I corrected spelling) are a good idea for our people and I think it should and will be mandatory for them to have one on or they will have to leave no exceptions! "

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CALLING ALL WRITERS!!!!

2009-10-23T05:45:06Z

A couple of recent conversations on the declining popularity of the printed word brought me to an inevitable wondering: Why isn't there a PDF newspaper yet? I mean, we have the What, Where, and When? for their respective PDFs, but wouldn't it be freaking AWESOME to receive a 'Zine in the mail in, say...early February and early August, reviewing the awesomeness of THEIR respective previous PDFs, first hand, from those who had lived it. No, WE who have lived it!
My roommate Rachel actually works as a web-designer for the lady who owns and runs a classified-ad magazine in the capital region of New York. Right there, we already have a solid connection to get what's written printed. I was thinking about personally picking up some composition notebooks, a butt-load of pens, and handing them out to anyone interested in being a writer for the PDF Newspaper...'course we'll also have to come up with a better name for it. But at the end, I'm gonna wanna collect the notebooks and compiling the paper through consensus, the fairest way I know. Or mebbe.......why don't you guys out there tell me what y'all think about this idea before I let it get away from me!
Mad Love,
~Fraggle

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Pranks for the Memories

2009-10-22T19:11:31Z

This was the prankinest PDF I can recall. Post your pranks here.

My biggest prank was:
Putting a "Get this t-shirt and other official Playa Del Funno Merch at Participation Station" on the cover of the WWW guide. I know at least ONE person who went and asked for the shirt. Little did I know the amazing WINEMAN had made official shirts for his Pony build crew! So this was the first PDF with official shirts, ha ha ha ha.

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contact info?

2009-10-22T07:58:54Z

http://public.fotki.com/abjectphoto/pdf-fall-2009-barre-1/175-8398.html

does anyone have his parents or his info? I just want to clear permission that is image is up.

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Fall 2009 Pony Burn video posted online

2009-10-22T07:54:08Z

I posted a video of Saturday night's Pony Burn for those that missed it.

I used my temporary height advantage (on stilts) to get a better view without as many heads.

Love and thanks to all for making this PDF so awesome!!

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

-Saint () : )

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 7 replies

So............

2009-10-22T07:45:43Z

How the hell was Daft Punk anyways ;-)

posted in Playa Del Fuego - 21 replies

Pictures and Thanks

2009-10-22T07:28:52Z

I posted my pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeannine-j9/
If you are in a picture and you want it taken down, just let me know.

I had an awesome time at PDF! Some of my highlights:

Sean getting his playa name: Godfather (thank you Amy, Val, Jim, and everyone involved with planning this).

Wineman's pony. Wow!

The Viking Ship

The flaming bar

Camping next to Nick, a first-time burner who jumped right in and embraced the spirit of the event.

Camping under the copter like in the old days.

The stage. Incredible improvement! LOVED the lights.

The Dinky Diner - Freaking awesome!

The Barbie canon. Hee hee. Safety third.

The amazing food all weekend - Casey's kabobs, Nick's Asian and Indian food, Jamaican jerked chicken, grilled cheese, Dan's stew, yum!

Non-Highlights: All of my friends who couldn't make it this time. I missed you!

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2009 PDF Post-Burn Meeting (ALL are invited!), November 14th.

2009-10-21T20:55:16Z

Please join in planning and developing this event!

This meeting is to discuss items/issues/concerns from the Fall Burn.
Additional details can be found on the BBS:
http://playadelfuego.org/bbs/viewforum.php?f=5

Details on the BBS regarding this particular meeting can be found here:
http://playadelfuego.org/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=708

The agenda as it currently stands (always open to additional suggestions ON
THE BBS) is as follows:

1. Sound Problems

a. Possibility of Theme Camp Sound Registration
b. Sound Patrol (how do we give Sound Patrol "enforcement
authority"? The enforcement issue may be something we have to take to the
board, since they deal with evictions and such.)

2. Clean Up Problems

a. Creation of a Moop Map

3. Ticket Cap Increase

a. Additional Parking
b. Additional Trash Roll Offs
c. Additional Port-a-Potties
d. Additional Insurance Considerations

4. Future Fall Burn Needs

a. Additional Wood Purchase (we need to consider buying
additional wood because it's just so much colder. We also may want to think
about asking the Vets if they'd like to sell us firewood by the bundle to
individuals, rather than dipping into community money to pay for it)

5. Location Search Status Update

a. Request a Status from Magorn and the Land Search Committee

Ananas & Matt are opening their home for this meeting!
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM Promptly
Location: 4742 Bates Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043

If you can’t make it in person, please join us virtually via conference
call! Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 775-7000 at Access Code: 794580#

****There will be a potluck after the meeting, so if you’d like to
participate, entrees, side dishes, desserts and beverages (all kinds) are
more than welcome.****

The more of us that take care of the details, the less work each of us has
to do individually, and the more fun for all. Feel even more connected to
your community as you give back a little time! (Playa del Fuego is 100%
volunteer run, driven, hacked.)

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Photos from PDF

2009-10-21T03:34:11Z

Hey all - Thank you all for making PDF such an incredible experience. Here are two sets of photos:

1 - Playa Del Fuego Photos and Portraits - http://www.flickr.com/photos/31746591@N00/sets/72157622456835233/

2 - Meso Creso Camp Chalkboard Portraits - http://www.flickr.com/photos/31746591@N00/sets/72157622457555115/

Enjoy!

Danny Harris

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Ticket Hoarding Brainstorming and Resources

2009-10-20T23:45:31Z

"Ticket hoarding" is the practice of people buying more tickets than they need. This results in (and is caused by) tickets quickly selling-out, so that naive late-comers cannot plan to attend.

Ticket hoarding hurts the event: attendees are denied the participation and planning of those who want to attend but cannot. As well, those who miss out have an incentive to hoard tickets themselves next time.

But there is a positive side: the event is virtually guaranteed to sell out while ensuring that fewer people actually go, which means less hassle during the event.

I'm inaugurating this thread to discuss ticket hoarding specifically, including resources, links and opinions.

As I see it, hoarding is an economic issue, and there are probably very smart people out there who have studied it. Perhaps they have insight that will help make PDF an even better, more inclusive event.

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Sticky Mike (Coffee Camp Sexy) Thanks you all

2009-10-20T18:14:00Z

Thank you all for coming and getting coffee, helping me wake up, getting me water, gifting me coffee supplies like propane when I ran out. Thank you Snail and Vikings for CHICKEN WINGS unreal and surreal to have them at PDF. Thanks for shots of 12 year old Scotch at 9am with breakfast Vikings again, you are great neighbors.

Hmm thank you Jeremy at 215 for feeding me at 11pm those little cucumber sammies, Heidi for her Teeny Smores at 11:30pm.

Thanks for TWO Trampolines !!!!!!!!!! Two :) unreal. Abject I wanted my picture taken and Lars sent me over a couple times at night when you were setup, spring I'll be there, naked if you think it'll be more artistic. I love the human form.

Hmm so many people to thank and I'm feeling a little teary and homesick.

:(

Send me some love pdf peeps.

Thanks to my camp mates, and Dusty who brought me under pressure cause I wasn't going to come if she didn't push me.

I think I'll do a themed coffee event for spring, Sticky Mike's Coffee and Confessional. Don't worry no obligatory penance I won't make you recite anything but a booth might be appropriate, it'll just be some shrinking and loving for those who are feeling hungover, hmm hangover food ???? thoughts ? Don't be afraid, just remember to bring your cups.

Thanks again to all of you if I'm forgetting the favors and things you did for me and my camp when Coffee was on.

Sticky from Camp Sexy.

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Remember, kids, you're going camping...

2009-10-20T02:12:33Z

Don't forget to bring a towel!!!

See you on the playa:P

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Art Project Help

2009-10-19T23:10:02Z

BOF'ers and Bang-a-rangers, and Playa goers all, if you have info on the great battle of Spring of 09, please email me anything that you remember.

Many thanks!

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Thanx for taking a BiG TeA PaRtY vhs!

2009-10-19T21:09:34Z

Thank you, all 143 people who took a free BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living vhs. I appreciate your effort in helping me unload some of my vhs stock. I hope you will enjoy the videos!
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Resource Center, How-to Videos, and Blog
It's cooking, crafts and anarchy!
Visit our web site: BigTeaParty.com

Watch BiG TeA PaRtY on Satellite TV: DISH NETWORK on "Free Speech TV" (FSTV) channel 9415.
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Be my friend on MySpace
and on Facebook.com/elizabeth.fiend

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tech poi blog

2009-10-19T15:23:23Z

I am making this post across multiple tribes. I am not selling anything, so I hope no one mistakes it for spam. Rather, I am offering free advice and information. The blog is posted on my profile. Let me know what you think.

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Bugtown and Those Annoying Post Brothers.

2009-10-19T12:38:52Z

http://www.bugtown.com/postbros/bugtown1.html

Imagine a place where ANARCHY is not just a rule - it's a law of physics... This is BUGTOWN... A seemingly endless urban landscape, whose streets and buildings frequently wander from one reality to another, like a spoiled child in search of a new toy. As a result of this habit, Bugtown is able to supplement the already twisted local population with selections from all corners of the infinite array of alternate reality levels. Sharing their hometown's ability to freely travel between realities, the natives of Bugtown can also be anywhere they want to be.

http://www.bugtown.com/postbros/

The Post Brothers: Two funloving but extremely twisted bad-boys hailing from the wrong side of Bugtown. They are very greedy, pathologically trigger-happy, completely corruptible, endlessly irritating, psychotically solipsistic, and - unfortunately for all - possessed of the ability to instantly shift between all possible reality levels. The Universe is their oyster, and they like it raw.

Seem familiar?

P.S. Also it's bugtown and the brothers that turned me onto Kraftwerk.
http://www.kraftwerk.com/

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Thank you Abject!

2009-10-19T02:09:00Z

I'd only been photographed once, my first burn a year ago - 2 crappy photos on a digital camera. I am so so so thrilled to have these incredible photos of me (and everyone else) on fire. I love the topless fire shots you got, too..though i will share them sparingly ;)
You are amazing - you make us all look good.

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The Electric Heliotrope Theater needs some help, has some tix

2009-10-19T01:06:22Z

Hey there fine folks! I could still use help with my art installation at PDF - I have a theme camp space for camping, and even a few tickets for those that can help with the setup/teardown. I finally put a couple of test videos up, so you can see what you'd be helping bring to PDF:

http://vimeo.com/videos/search:mediadog

I'm looking to setup Thursday as soon after gates open as possible. Besides the usual stuff of setting up and decorating of the shade structure, it would be swell to have some folks help with the setup of the interactive video stuff, which involves running some wires and lights, and jumping around in front of the screen while I calibrate it. Maybe run into town to pick up missing parts or food/booze. During the shows, I could use a couple more people to help folks learn how to use it, and wrangle the 3D glasses. And then of course the Monday morning teardown.

So if you'd like to help, lemme know! Even if you don't need a ticket!

Ciao!

- Lorne

P.S. - And those of you on fire team know I always serve quality champagne...

P.P.S. - Here's the blurb on the piece from the WWW:

The Electric Heliotrope Theater

An immersive, interactive sensory space, a theater of light and sound that moves and dances with you. There will be different shows (after dark) at various times throughout the event: Dance The Body Electric, where your dancing creates and changes the images and sound around you; Flying Dreams, where you stretch out your arms and fly through imagined worlds, cities, creatures and universes in HiDef 3D; Light Waves, where you touch the screen and create swirls and washes of evolving colors and shapes; and more! Each evening there will also be "open mic/line-in" sessions for anyone that wants to jam/sing/wordjazz/DJ with The ehT.

The software running The ehT is freely available, and after this PDF anyone will be able to create pieces for The ehT to be performed at the spring PDF and other public performances. More info will be available at The ehT!

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PDF Year In Pictures Calendar

2009-10-18T22:13:42Z

One printed item I thought of a few years back would be a Calendar. Theme Camps would compete to provide a Group Photo showing them in their top form or at their craziest antics. Or it could be done along the corny lines of "The Girls of PDF" and/or "The Guys of PDF"? But I like the idea of the Group Photo to get more people in it, since there's only 12 months, and there's easily more than a dozen individuals that are meritorious. The winning photos would each be assigned a month; on each month would also be an inset photo of a burning fire art, or other Playa Del Fuego artwork. Inset in the day boxes, holidays would be highlighted with half-tone photos of firespinners. Dates related to Art Grant application deadlines, ticket sales/times would be listed (if available at time of publication?) and other Regionals and BRC deadlines would also be included as well as Santarchies & SantaCons and the 'Decoms' that have been around for a minimum of 3 years. Links to online update pages would help the reader be assured of accurate info. 12 artistic border designs would tie it all together; again these border designs would be by members of the PDF community only. Final layout would be approved at the Fall PDF for the next years' calendar, which would get printed in late October and be available by mid-November. Sales of this calendar would benefit the PDF Community Outreach Programs after it pays for its own printing costs. Black & White suggested for the 1st run? If popular, upgrade to color?

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Camp FOGIE

2009-10-18T22:08:19Z

has a scooter that is red in color and goes 8 mph. And. the lady is giving the scooter a full charge overnight for Fogie pick up tomorrow.

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Lost & Found!

2009-10-18T20:06:43Z

I am planning on starting to sort thru this madness known as Lost & Found this weekend, I will be posting a list of all items here in the next week, be patient, the bin is big and overflowing.

If there is something on here that is yours, please state it in this thread and please post all lost items also in this thread.

The only thing I will not be posting is the towels that have come home with me, I will be washing them and using them for bedding for our outside cat houses, so if you lost a towel, our street kitties thank you for the extra bedding ;-)

Please be patient with me, since there are so many items it will take me some time to get it all sorted and posted. I plan on labeling items claimed and bringing back in the spring to make it easier to reclaim also ;)

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who had fun?

2009-10-18T19:44:52Z

I know I did!

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Disclamer: Cameron posted this

2009-10-18T04:55:54Z

Given that
the sum of all events at PDF = PDF

As long as a negative effect is multiplied by a negative reaction the end result will be a positive PDF.

Let e=event, and r=reaction

then e(r)= PDF

and -e(-r)= PDF

I have more to say this was just the easiest to explain.
alliteratively, if popular opinion removes the negative reaction as an option in the equation;

Then -e= -PDF

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Heliotrope Theater videos? Pix?

2009-10-17T20:07:12Z

I took my camcorder and meant to get some videos of people in the Electric Heliotrope Theater, but I was just so enthralled with all the wonderful dancing and movement that I completely forget to do so.

So if you have any pix or video of people in the heliotrope, please let me know! I'm getting some material together for a web site for it and would greatly appreciate any visuals you could lend to the cause. I'm also working on getting the example code and how-tos together so anyone interested can make their own scenarios for it, and should have them on the web site next week.

But most of all, a huge thank you to all that came and danced and flew - I was absolutely elated seeing all the wonderful things I had no idea you could do with it. I feel like I almost OD'd on beauty.

Thanks!

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OT: Harrisburg Area BM/PDF Decomp Party

2009-10-17T19:43:44Z

October 24th at the Downtown Gingerbread Man 312 Market Street Harrisburg. Music starts at 7 goes until 2

DJ Lineup:
Bazooka
Matt Hart
Idiom

If you need any info let me know! Playa attire or Zombie Attire (since there is a zombie walk that day) is ok!

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thank you from BoF

2009-10-17T19:42:43Z

Thanks to everyone who in passing through helped out at the giant construction cluster that was BoF :) The LATE night fire spinning always feels like an honor when it happens at your camp and there was fire spinning to be had. Also a special thanks to Meso for being such awesome next door neighbors.
see ya'll in the spring
KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
~BEEKER

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EVERY PDF is the "best"

2009-10-17T14:13:33Z

I don't know what a "bad" PDF is really. This was my 5th I think. I always come with an open mind and hope for the best. It's funny cause I still don't really know many people very well but I don't mind cause I appreciate each and every one of you!

Thank you - much Love,
Lucian :-)

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Fall PDF '09 Best of's, loose ends, and random debauchery

2009-10-17T03:03:29Z

Cheers and Jeers. Post them here. Updates soon to come.

Fuck your burn, and you're doing it wrong.

"stay off the grass, hippie"

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Calling all Baltimore/Howard County Maryland Burners!

2009-10-16T21:32:05Z

Please post here if you are in this area. I want to be more connected with the burn community here at home. It is going to be a long, cold winter, so let us come together to keep our hearts and souls warm.

I am especially looking for an older woman with blonde, short hair from Columbia, Maryland. I missed my opportunity to get her information. (I also forgot your name!! SORRYY!!) BUT. if you happen to know anyone of that description, please send them my way, here on tribe. I can also be found on Facebook [Bryan Lee]. Also, if you are one of those people who do not live in this area, please direct your friends that do to me.

This was the greatest PDF for me (number 3). I was honored with the award of 1st place and Style on the Nekkid Slip n' Slide. Recognition from the community felt overwhelming and loving. I felt humbled by the positive comments and the support. Expect some more original moves of mine in the spring.

I've gone too long with this message. But take care and thank you for reading!

Bryan

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"We don't need no Stinkin' Decoms" - A DC PDF decom. Of sorts. Friday, October 16.

2009-10-16T17:18:04Z

Join us for a plethora of burner fun with friends, music, dancing, and drinks. The PDF stage sound system (minus a few oversized speakers) will be on site along with dj's Sequoia, V:shal Kanwar, Dustin, and Daft Punk bringing the noise. Show off your favorite Playa or PDF outfit, bust out the LED toys, and bring a touch of Playa to Petworth.

No cover and one block from the Petworth metro.

Date: Friday, October 16th 10pm-close

Location: The Looking Glass
3634 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC

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Thanks

2009-10-15T07:10:30Z

To all the volunteers that signed up both before and during PDF and to all the volunteers that showed up for their shifts, we all freaking rock....

Just wish a few more of you would have come to the appreciation party sat. afternoon, you missed some yummy bean dip and homemade salsa ;-)

Volunteers Rock and Volunteers are mad sexy, you know!!!

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I would just like to thank you

2009-10-15T06:52:40Z

ALL got making this PDF simply amazing I can not put into words how much fun I had and that's cause of each and everyone of u so thanks again:) and I look forward to seeing you all again soon spring will be here b4 you know it!

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Stage Thanks

2009-10-14T21:56:55Z

I want to thankeveryone who made this such a wonderful PDF. The Fabulous Pony, the fabulous vibe and all those who created the vibe around the stage. All the fabulous performances and great sounds, MOLDOVER for bringing his OCTOMASHER and lettting it be there all weekend for so many to enjoy, all those who came by, partied and got down around the stage and ewspecially my campmates who helped make PDF a wonderful place and maybe one of my top burns to date. The memories will be fond but time to look ahead to make the future brighter than ever.

<3 Thanks to All!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks from Matt Hart of Camp Fogie!

2009-10-14T21:55:04Z

I really don't know where to start....

Team Whippit on Thursday Night was AWESOME! Next time we have to fill a 5 gallon bucket of dead canisters EVERY day. ITS ONLY THURSDAY! Cameron for his Death Absinthe and Moonshine. CONSAGRA!

Friday at the PS with Smelly, Freaking people out with the VibraTone after doing Whippits. "Fuck you!! Your Doing it Wrong!!!" "Your going too FAST!!" "NO FUN ON FRIDAYS!" "Fun is the new Black, It's NOT allowed!" Changing camp names. Walking around with the Fogie walker. Friday night Whippits with Steimling and everyone else. Passing out at Midnight and missing Daft Punk (Hahahaha) like a TOTAL Fogie. Its only Thursday! CONSAGRA!

Saturday all day was just fun wandering playing the Vibratone and chatting. The Dinky Diner! I LOVED IT! LAUGHED SO HARD! I hope it returns in the Spring! Noon time DJ set playing with Dan K on the sax was just AWESOME! SO MUCH ENERGY! The Burn. Pony was just AMAZING Awesome job Wineman! And to Monk E for the 'works. You guys are the best! Spending lots of time with my Smelly. Saturday Night with Shooters 1% "Roller Skate" (lol) and MikeyMed's LOVE you guys! The Potheads HAVE to show up in the Spring. The guy who just walked into camp and gave us colored fire and walked away. Chatting with Cookie Man. Making fun of Fucked up wanderers Saturday Night was THE BEST! My eyes were red and swollen because I was laughing so hard i kept crying. Saturday night Jello Shots. It's only Thursday! CONSAGRA!

Sunday morning chillin with Mickey and everyone that was left from Saturday night. Making fun of Lars, Mercilessly . Writing ALL OVER Lars, Then loading him up on a cart and wheeling him to EVERY theme camp for everyone to point and laugh and take pictures. Getting about 150 Yards from dumping him in the brush at the OTHER end of the Venue, only AFTER ALMOST getting him to pass back out in the SAME chair after getting up and moving around without realizing he was not in Fogie anymore, let alone the 30 people pointing and laughing. All afternoon spent with Smelly walking around. DJing on Stage at noon during the Pillow Fight (Hope you enjoyed the tunage!) Sitting around the Fire once again with great friends 1% Shooters Trackstar and MikeyMeds and others busting on each other mercilessly and then laughing hysterically. Jello Shots. It's only Thursday! CONSAGRA!

Monday morning Hugs, getting to see Big E if only for 15 minutes. Stealing Big E from the lady that brought him over by saying "He wants to see Smelly Melly. He told me" and then running to the Part Station.... Thanks to Everyone who helped break down the Part Station. Honestly that was the QUICKEST EASIEST time Ive EVER had doing that. Thanks to Shooters and 1% for cleaning the showers *YUCK* Waffle House. It's fuckin Monday. CONSAGRA!

And to EVERYTHING I missed in this Thank you... THANK YOU! I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF THIS PDF!

Fogie is REALLY gonna be AWESOME in the Spring.

The only sucky part was getting HORRIBLY LOST trying to leave Delaware.

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Thank You

2009-10-14T21:32:25Z

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone i met and hung out with at my first PDF. I had an absolutely amazing time. I also wanted to give a specific thank you to the lady or ladies, because i got two different stories, that helped me get back to my camp on friday night because i partied so hard. Im sorry but i do not remember it. if you remember me and you're on here then please add me and reintroduce yourself/selves. Also to anyone else whom i may have met but not added if you chilled with me and i haven't added you please add me Thanks again to everyone for an amazing weekend. I cant wait to see you all in the spring. till then peace, love, and music.

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Lost fire poi!

2009-10-14T21:29:20Z

4 inch cathedrals with super linked chain and shitty cord handles. Me being in drunk stupor put them down on the ground sunday night around Barrel of fun and WOW i couldnt find them cause it was dark. Not too big of a deal if i dont find them but would be nice.

Thanks everyone who made my weekend the absolute best!

~~Mario

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black midevil dress

2009-10-14T21:28:42Z

I lost a dress I lent to a girl (Lindy, I think) who was costumeless. If it has found a happy home, I'm honored (and would love to know). If not, I'd love to see it find its way back to me. It has half sleeves that bell, zips up the back and laces over fabric in the front with a low neckline.

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Last PDF ever so mad!

2009-10-14T20:26:09Z

Some ashhole stole my I pot! I left it on my car seat rigt beside my gold grill and my diamond ring! I will get you!!!

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Returning from the back of the wardrobe...

2009-10-14T19:18:38Z

I've always viewed PDF as our own personal "Narnia" hidden in the back of the wardrobe closet. However, this PDF seemed to be even more magical than the previous ones. Like everyone else, I have many many thanks to give out. :)

Thanks to...

... Pretzel House (ie. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe!!) You guys were awesome neighbors and your fires definitely helped us out on Sunday night!

... all my old friends from previous PDFs! It was AWESOME seeing you guys again and definitely a highlight to run in you all. I hope we can only grow closer. :)

... the massive wind. This may seem odd but it at least showed us how to properly stake a tent and prompt us to bring something even better for spring!!

... the people who threw away the table. It was a random find, and a bit dusty, but it seemed to find a new life out on the playa.

... Cookieman! Thanks so much for the delicious cookies!

... the group of guys dressed up in dresses. I sadly forgot all of your names! Please feel free to keep in contact with me. I'd love to hear from you all again and hope you all return in the spring. :)

... The BCDC for letting MonkieKitty and I chill at your camp, check out your toys, and just have a wonderful general vibe!

... ALL THE RANGERS! Saturday night was a tad rough, as they all know, and I want to thank them all so much for the help in the situation.

... Smarty Marty and Fritz for not only helping MonkieKitty feel better and getting her to the front gate for the ambulance but making sure our volunteer shift got covered. I again deeply apologize and we both feel really bad about it! We'll definitely owe you guys in the spring!!

... Saint for posting the pony burn so I can see it rather than from afar when running to the back lot.

... The guys who offered me the pulled pork sammiches and fruit punch. That was awesome and delicious!!

I'm sure I'm forgetting tons more here but definitely, THANK YOU ALL! This was an eventful PDF but also a great one! I hope to keep in contact with you all and see you all in the Spring. And for the ones I haven't met yet, I hope to get to know you all soon. :)

- Lauren aka Mantodea

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My Best PDF

2009-10-14T18:53:08Z

I just posted this as a response to Jonah's Cheers and Jeers roll call. I wanted everyone who comes on this tribe to see it. LOVE:

Jeers: That anyone has any jeers. This PDF blew me away.

Cheers: I've posted a couple of subjects on both Camp Sexy and Kamp Clusterphuck's boards concerning why this was my best PDF ever. I intend to also post to Idea Dome, but here's what I've got so far:

Camp Sexy: Saturday, as I was sleeping in the sun, some people came on over and covered me, head-to-toe, with pillows so I would not burn like the pony. THANK YOU! Also, great thanks goes out to those who were worried sick by my drunken idiocy on Sunday-early morning. SORRY!

Clusterphuck: You phuckers already know, but just in case you're hard of hearing, you guys are the only REAL family I've got. Thank you for accepting me and assimilating me. I have never in my life ever felt so at home as I do camping with you guys. You took care of me, fed me, loved me, and taught me what it means to be a ClusterPhucker. I owe everything to you.

Idea Dome: What can I say? As with my prior two PDFs, I found myself at Idea Dome and your military tent more than anywhere else. Conversations about metaphysics, Stephen King, and Burner Responsibilities made me keep coming back, nearly every time I passed your camp. Thank you for the warm welcomings and for just being who you are. I love you all!

Lars and Abject Photo: As you do every year, you two filled my PDF with joyous photos, shown on-the-spot to anyone who asked, I can't wait to see them posted! Take your time, tho. No rush. And Lars, thanks for the cigarettes!

Everyone who stayed up all Sunday night into Monday morning with me around the last burn: Let me just say, those were BY FAR the BEST moments of my whole PDF. We sat - or snuggled - there for hours, just babbling about PDF and all the fun we'd had that weekend. I was gifted with some delicious fun guys which I was then permitted to REgift to someone else. The joy I got handing those 'guys off to the first person I saw, and then seeing his eyes light up was nearly unmatched. The only thing that beat that was the joy I got being appreciated by people I had not previously met. I snuggled with a group of people there - all ClusterPhuckers - and fell madly in love. With Life, with myself, my fellow Phuckers, with Shana...Christ what an amazing morning. I have never in my life been half as happy as I was on Monday morning. Thank you all for making it possible.

And to my fellow Phuckers who partied with me on Monday night: The hotel party was a phenomenal idea. Lucky, Rev, Jim, Durf, StirFry, and of course, Mad-Dog. 1 bottle of rum, 1 bottle of tequila, 1 bottle of lime juice, 4 limes, some sea salt, a couple of pizzas, and a lifetime of PDF stories made our own little decomp party PHUCKING PERFECT. Then, the ride home today...*sigh* I hope my life stays on this trend.

To that cute little number in Stillwater: I'll be seeing you soon, darlin'.

Dick: For the peace offering. Dude, without that, I'd've been in the absolute WRONG state of mind to truly enjoy PDF. You really did make all of my fun and joy and love and good times possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE BEST WEEKEND OF MY LIFE!

Mad Love ALWAYS!!!
~Fraggle

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Transcendent moment

2009-10-14T18:01:26Z

Seeing Shawn realize just how much effect he's had on so many of our lives. We love you, Godfather.

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My to do list...

2009-10-14T17:26:06Z

May it rain only while I sleep, may it burn off in the mid-day sun before I awake, and may my tent not leak.
May I drink until I don’t.
May I trip the light fantastic, and light the fantastic trip.
May I give something I love to someone I like, or to someone I don’t know who looked like they needed it.
May I find friends, old and new..
May I come home with at least most of what I left with, and maybe something more, like a smile.
May I Stagger On!
May I watch the pony burn and warm in its glow.
May I battle pirates, and remember to bring no feathers!
May I fall in love again, even if just with myself, or maybe especially if so.
May I not blame it on the Henny, or need to.
May I Quest.
May I survive the zombie hoards.
May I learn.
May Johnny Clueless be there with his simulated wood-grain.
May I …. OOH Shiny!
May I watch Dusty spin… twice.
May I dance.
May I still remember it all still in 100 years.

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Best. PDF. EVER.

2009-10-14T15:04:07Z

This was the BEST PDF I've ever had - THANK YOU!!!

I NEED one of those cat puppets that Camp Sexy had - I had way to much fun with it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6uJ8bRK4Os

Some more highlights were The Rocking Pony, Camp Hunternfjord's ship, High Tea at Camp 215, my first solar-baked apples, the four-story scaffolding (Ka-Desh?), seeing my old clothes being ROCKED by other folks via Scratch's Costume Camp... everything was SO AWESOME!!!!

Thanks, thanks, thanks!

(pictures coming soon!)

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Thanks from Mass Hysteria/Burning Massholes

2009-10-14T14:16:11Z

Thanks to all who enjoyed our hammocks and chill space next to Ka-desh and hot mulled cider on those cold nights we had.

Thanks to all who loved our Tiki Bar and the Roving Happy Hour Where the Happy Hour Comes to You.

keep on burning and see you in the spring,
The Western Mass Burners

p.s. fuck you, you're doing it wrong. now get off my damn lawn.

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Nice Remo "Kids" Djembe found!

2009-10-14T12:47:14Z

A small Remo Djembe was found at Hippie Camp on Sunday during pack-up. It is a "kids percussion" version but has a lovely sound, and the outer design resembles a rainforest. Any clues to the ownership of it would be appreciated - post or PM me. If the owner isn't located I will bring it in the spring to see if it can find it's home. Either way, it will be getting lots of love until an owner is found! :)

Thank you all again for an unbeatable burn!!! *HUGS*

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Lost necklace

2009-10-14T06:33:47Z

I lost an amethyst crystal at barrel of fun on sunday night. It was like five in the morning when I was fire hooping. It is in the shape of a teardrop, has a silver heart teardrop on the front, and was on a blue and purple ribbon. My Mom gave me this crystal and it means a lot to me, otherwise I wouldn't give a fuck. I love you all and thanks for another fucking amazing burn.

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Lost Hat

2009-10-14T02:17:56Z

if anyone has found it on the playa, please send me a message.
It is my favorite hat that i wear all the time. It looks like this :

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=434358367&albumID=1173956&imageID=14875625

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so can i just say...

2009-10-14T00:33:22Z

theres a lot to be said about last weekend but what comes to mind more than anything is 'HOW AMAZING WAS THAT PONY???' ive seen several in the past couple years and none was without its own unique charm. but i have to give props to wineman (i believe. thats what i was told. if incorrect, please tell me and a retraction will follow) for raising the bar. well done! and thanks for your energy this time around, everyone. go humans!! :)

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150 PDF Photos from Fall 2009

2009-10-13T22:57:46Z

There is a great pic of you in here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7860009@N03/sets/72157622577433468/

See you all in the spring

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Was fun

2009-10-13T22:04:39Z

was nice meting everyone i look forward to next Year
Emyrs

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PDF Stage Pics...

2009-10-13T21:53:54Z

Anybody take good pics of the antics on the main stage this year?

If so, we'd love to get ahold of them for our own archives.

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Lost: Glow Poi -- Found: square pan, red floral silk shirt size 6, magifying lens

2009-10-13T21:26:12Z

Hey all, its Bryan from Hippie Camp. a pair of glow poi had run off somewhere on the playa around saturday evening. if anyone has seen a pair of Home of Poi fader glow poi attached to red and blue shoe laces, please contact me.

Found: square pan, red floral silk shirt size 6, magifying lens all found at Camp Hippie (the one with the white VW bus)

Much Love,
Bryan

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LOST HULA HOOP

2009-10-13T21:03:15Z

i lost my hula hoop this fall.. it's black piping with white tape all around then half also has yellow tape while the other half has blue did anyone find it?? if so pleease tell me =)

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Thanks & Love

2009-10-13T19:21:05Z

Hey All,

First, I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this Fall PDF so special.
Coordinators, Volunteers, DPW, Fire Team, Rangers, Greeters, Fire Conclave, Drummers,
and Pony Builders! WOW! Everyone agrees that was an amazing pony. Thank you so much!

Theme Camps.... yall rocked seriously.
I was amazed at what I saw, even if I didn't get to spend as much time as I would have liked with each camp...it was obvious everyone was on top of their game.

Special thanks ....
Big Tea Party... thank you for being such wonderful friendly neighbors.
Camp Sexy... we love you guys, so glad we got to be near you again.
Huntenfjord... damn guys, nice freakin job... yall really went all out this time,
and the damn viking ship was the bomb too....
Ka-desh... damn nice tower, damn nice music... kickin' right.
Camp 215... always fun stuff... Dinky Dinner, thanks for the tiny bits of goodness,
and Malvoye the Mentalist... WOW... amazingly cool.. well done.
Electro-Heliotrope Theater... that was awesome... thank you!
oh and the OctoMasher!... woo hoo... I'm so glad that was there.

I was amazed and surprised at so many things.
I'm so happy that so many people enjoyed the led hula-hoops we had out.
(if anyone wants help or info on how to make your own, just drop me a line)
I'm was thrilled that everyone again contributed to our tiny Idea Accelerator,
and filled out Art & Idea Books with so many awesome contributions.

The best is seeing the smiling faces of people as they came thru our camp,
enjoyed our gifts and our company. Much fun. Much joy. Makes me feel good.

There is a lot more people I want to thank personally...
Dusty.. for being Dusty, Viking Pete..well for being Viking Pete (ha),
Bob from KlusterPhuck for his gift of colored fire,
and anyone who came to the Friday drum circle... just good stuff.
And I was thankful to have met so many new people....
(and I met A LOT of new people, it's hard to keep track)
If you are reading this and remember me, drop me a line, I would love to hear from yas.

Well, that's the best I can do in a short message.
Last I just want to thank MY DOMIES for being the best bunch of friends.
Yall are just awesome.

With respect and love,
-Matthew James

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memories and such

2009-10-13T17:31:55Z

Sitting with Kat in the kitchen, and bursting into happy tears listening to her express everything I was feeling at the moment. Looking around this particular burn, I was able to see so much growth. This is no longer a Burning Man training camp (as I've heard many other people refer to it), PDF is the place to be!!!

A quiet moment with Alln, I hope you're feeling back to sorts again. Don't think too hard, it'll be our biggest downfall in the end. Let what's happening, happen.

A million laughs with Pete, my Viking neighbor.

Best Thursday night ever!!!!

I know that cough!

Random heads peeking through the Red Green Lounge door.

Picco (I hope I spelled it right) and Kitten's visit with the strawberry blend. Maybe it wasn't ending to show us this it's all really just beginning? Thanks for bringing your newbie's around to meet us!

Squirreling away with the camp mates for crab legs.

Coming around the corner just as the bass was starting to kick up on Saturday and seeing Coyote dancing, his face filled with joy, his smile radiating fabulous energy as he bounced with the beat and looked up, up ,up at the tower.

Sitting on East Allen furniture at PDF, it made home feel even more like home.

Seeing my son on the dance floor for the first time. Man is he growing up fast!!

The five man blanket that kept growing...

"Frisbee? Frisbee? Frisbee?"

Bunny jewelry and amazing conversations...

Taking a walk to back gate with Snuggles, we needed that.

Riding the pony, how awesome was that?!?!

Looking at Johnny or Ashley at any point from the moment they arrived until they left. The smiles on their faces, the joy in their eyes. Welcome home guys, I'm so happy you came with us!!!

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Pony Up! redux

2009-10-13T15:39:11Z

Please forward to all appropriate tribes and lists and everyone else you know who may care:

If this looks familiar, that's because it is an edited version of fall's call for a PDF PONY (so sue me--I'm freakin lazy):

PONY UP! Since you're still feeling a bit of the glow from last weekend and you're just bursting with creativity, please apply to build the next PDF Pony. Our next Burn comes on Memorial Day weekend of 2010.

Maybe you were thinking we were flooded with applications to build the Pony over the years and you don't stand a chance-- well, THINK AGAIN! I've only gotten eight applications over the past seven burns. On the two occasions we didn't get applications, I had to beg and plead. (THANK YOU Ember and Monk-E)

Maybe you were thinking the organization doesn't spend all that much money or care much about the Pony-- well, THINK AGAIN! You can get a grant up to $700, and the Pony is the centerpiece of the Burn. Everyone cares and appreciates a good Pony.

If you have an idea, please fill out the info below and return it to me offlist before Dec 15 (can ya handle the deadline pressure, slacker??). Thank you!

PDF PONY EFFIGY APPLICATION

1) Name-

2) Email address-

3) Cell phone-

4) List anyone helping you and his or her cell phone number so we can use that as an emergency back-up.

5) Past Experience- Please describe your past experience building burning art. Include location and total grant allocation, if possible.

6) Budget- Please list materials and cost. (Transportation issues will be mentioned later in this form)

7) Schedule- How long will it take you to assemble your piece? Will most of the assembly be done on site, or will you have it constructed before hand? (PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR PIECE MUST BE READY TO BURN NO LATER THAN 9 P.M. SATURDAY NIGHT)

8) Safety plan- How will you keep anyone from getting hurt when your piece burns?

9) Burn plan- How much of a perimeter will you need to burn safely? What kind of accelerants will you use?

10) Transportation plan- How will you get your piece/materials/tools to the site?

11) Tools Required- will you have your own? Will you have to borrow or buy more? PLEASE NOTE THAT PDF ALREADY HAS FIRE RAKES FOR CLEAN UP PURPOSES.

12) Clean up plan- who will be helping you clean up the burn pad?

13) Overall design, idea, look—please write or attach your idea as well as any sketches you may have available .

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Many thanks

2009-10-13T14:12:02Z

To all the wonderful people...
who feed me all weekend. I hate to cook.
who gave me great orgasms, and other sexual type encouters. Fabulous you are
who volunteered to make this all happen. oh that would be me too.
who gave me lots of laughs
and that list could go on forever. It really was a great burn
xoxoxo

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Lost Black and White Hate

2009-10-13T12:24:09Z

if anyone has found it on the playa, please send me a message. It is my favorite hat that i wear all the time. It looks like this :

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=434358367&albumID=1173956&imageID=14875625

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Two Tickets Available

2009-10-10T01:51:48Z

Face value...Send me a message!

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BRING IT!

2009-10-08T19:41:13Z

I've been asked by some of you to post a reminder, so here it goes:
Please don't forget your burntastic fashion donations for the Costume Camp! You know those things that you don't wear anymore, but you can't seem to part with? This is the way to do it. It's so great to see your once favorite thing find a new life on some random burner.

Be the fashion statement you want to see in the world (and help your fellow burners along the way).

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anyone bringing a drum set to PDF?

2009-10-08T18:42:54Z

Anyone know someone who's bringing a drum set to PDF? I remember seeing one in the spring at the camp with the big scaffold, but it was covered by cloth and noone was playing.

Maybe the owner of that set is coming again?
-Ted

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Need 1 Ticket

2009-10-08T15:46:05Z

Need a ticket.
If available, please call Maen at (571) 354-5623.
Thanks.

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Need a generator

2009-10-08T13:36:14Z

I'm in search of a generator to borrow for PDF. Renting one turned out to be more expensive than I'm really ready to pay. I'm extremely considerate of other people's property so I'll be really good to it. I'll most likely return it in better condition than when I got it. If anyone can help me out I'd be super thankful.

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Moldover/Octamasher!

2009-10-08T13:18:39Z

Some of you may have seen in the W/W/W the Octamasher.

In case you’re not familiar - http://www.octamasher.com/

The Octamasher is the product of the one and only Moldover. http://moldover.com/

Moldover is a world class mash-up artist who has been featured everywhere from Black Rock City to (I know, I know…horrible) MTV.

He’s been a close friend of mine for several years from my work at BMIR, and I’m very excited to have him join us for the pony burn. Also, he was part of the temple build crew this year in BRC…so he deserves a big hand on helping to manifest one of the most beautiful projects ever.

I hope you get to check out his incredible art installation…one night only! We’ll set up the Octamasher on the main stage at midnight on Friday…so please come and play!

Also, Friday night at 11pm he’ll be doing a DJ set at Sir Lix-A-Lot’s sound camp…whatever you guys are called, opening up for Daft Punk.

I hear that Daft Punk is stoked to see Moldover, and you should be too….he IS the inventor of Controllerism after all. -http://remixmag.com/performance/dj_tips_techniques/music_maneuvers_digital_dj/

Peace,

J Kanizzle…..bitches.

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Ride me! Friday night!

2009-10-08T10:17:15Z

Hey folkses,

Looking for a ride from Philly area on Friday late afternoon / eve.
Can contribute: cash, gas, refreshments, entertainments.
I am low maintenance and easy to work with.

Thanks!!!
Shira

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Need a ride friday night

2009-10-08T10:14:30Z

if anyone is headed to PDF from philly friday night and has room for one more, please let me know. Can most definitely kick down for gas. Thanks!

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Free to good home, one large red furry beast

2009-10-08T03:11:38Z

Greetings,

This was to be a father/son burn for me and Lothar. However, since I didn't get tix till yesterday, Lothar neglected to take off from his weekend job at Wegman's, and now it's too late. He could fake an illness or kill a ficticious relative, but is to ethical to do so. He also missed the big burn because school started early and he did not want to miss the first 4 days. Missing burns for school and work??? What the Hell is wrong with kids today??? He didn't get that from MY side of the family, I'll tell you that!

Anyway, I could just pitch a tent and go solo. But Ludos are social creatures. So, I am putting out this ad:

Free to good home: One large red furry beast. Completely housebroken, will not crap on your floor. I do still have my back claws. Low maintenance. Space requirements include one 10' x 20' carport to house my tent and small kitchen. Self-powering, I have a 2000 watt genny. I am a fair cook, and tend to make quantities sufficient for the population of a smaller burn. And you get the first shot at Mimosa Man!! (man...man...man...man) on Sunday morning.

I am arriving Friday noon-ish and leaving Sunday evening. Handy at setup, as I can put the star atop your tree without a stepladder, like the Bumble.

Interested? Reply here or PM me.

Thanks and have an awesome burn.

Ludo

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WTF!? at PDF!!!!

2009-10-07T23:05:23Z

hey remember that awesome party bangarang threw in philly about two weeks ago that you either couldn't make it to or showed up to after it got busted?

well guess what bitches, it's still on!

Any DJ's not able to make it to PDF will have more than suitable replacements. and almost all of our fire performers will already be there, plus a few new additions such as yours truly

dirty sexy beats, fire performance, and pirate tim in drag,

what more could you ask for?

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need two tickets

2009-10-07T21:27:22Z

Hi! We're so late to the game, I know, but we would really love to go this year! Sell us your 2 extra tickets and I'll throw in a delicious home made apple pie and a gigantic hug mailed/delivered to you!! Please help us make it back to PDF this year. email me at sunnybex at gmail dot com Thank you!!!

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ride offer

2009-10-07T20:58:10Z

headin from philly but i have class thursday til eight so itll be really late. im headin up thursday cause ill be too excited to sleep and i wouldnt mind some company/gas splitting. i have a pickup so there should be room for your stuff although i may be charged with bringing a burn barrel (if we can find one. if you can help then the rides free and you get a new best friend). but we can reassess the cargo situation if it comes to that. im a burner and thusly am on standard burner time so preparing to leave will take quite a long time since im sure to become distracted by any number of shineys. but if you wanna get there before dawn on friday and dont care what kind of adventure it takes for that to happen, hit me up. ive taken a virgin with me to every festival ive ever driven to and would like to keep up the tradition but really it doesnt matter. shoot me a message if this helps you. if not, ill see you there! :)

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Theme Camp map

2009-10-07T20:43:37Z

Can some one point me to it? I can't find it anywhere on the website or here.

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It's all for me grog...

2009-10-07T20:05:30Z

In celebration of my birthday, I'm planning a hash at PDF but I need to know where to find the beer. Does anyone know of a place I may purchase a keg at a store that is close to PDF?

CJ

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For Sale: one ticket

2009-10-07T18:08:19Z

Anyone need it? $36

Send me a private message if interested.

Chili~

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Camp215 events

2009-10-07T17:28:36Z

Camp215 and the Philly gang returns to PDF for the 17th time! Come on by and let us entertain you with... the Dinky Diner, the Slip N Slide, Trader Travis, the Flying Monkey Tea House, Malvoye the Mentalist and Hot Toddies. Just listen for the Steam Whistle.

The Dinky Diner
Your hosts The Teeni Quentini, Tiny Heidi and Midget Miss Fidget with be serving food picked from our small menu. Stop by for a little bite to eat and some small talk... breakfast, lunch and dinner at 21.5% size.

Slip N Slide
THIS IS A NO CAMERA EVENT. Saturday 2:15. You've all seen it, 800+ sq. ft of wet slippery fun, with your hostess "Heidi the Hose Girl". With the help of the Vietnam Vets as Judges, there will be trophies awarded to naked sliders, but the clothed sliders are welcome too.

Trader Travis
Like a lost nomad scurrying the floor of barren Earth for spare parts, Trader Travis forfeits his wares to the people of Playa Del Fuego. From his suppliers and warehouses all across the land to items from his own personal collection of odds and ends, come amazing items for you to enjoy. Bring what you have to trade, nothing is for sale. Please don't embarrass yourself and try to bring me all your unwanted crap on Monday. Open most days, some evening hours.

Flying Monkey Tea House
Enjoy fine tea and biscuits at the Flying Monkey Tea House. Please note that the tea house is a very intimate place thus due to these inherent space restrictions, invitations will be issued sparatically on the Playa to the most fabulous of persons and those in considerably fantastic playa attire.

Malvoye the Mentalist
This fully automated fortune telling booth, will be sharing versions of the future... unlike his cousin the ubiquitous Zoltar... Malvoye's fortunes are directed to the actual user using a combination of advanced computer electronics melded with mysticism and a sacred Lenapee Indian artifact. Caution: all may be foretold - not for the faint of heart. The Malvoye booth operates under a seemingly random schedule which is only known to be linked with celestial movements... stop by daily for updates.

Hot Toddies
Being served Saturday night after the burn.

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Need Tickets - Have Tickets? This is the thread.

2009-10-07T10:39:07Z

OK.. I'm going to start this thread cause I got the news that one of my dear friends and his lovely, lovely girlfriend does not have a ticket yet. I am talking about Andy Coleman and Toka of New Day's Eve and the Bus. If you are sitting on a pair of tickets looking to make sure they get to someone special, now is your time, we found the people for you. Drop me a message.

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One Ticket May Become Available

2009-10-07T04:03:02Z

Hi All,

I know it is is last minute, and I won't know till later today but I may have one extra PDF ticket.

Please contact me directly at SliceOfAmerica@aol.com if you are interested

Thanks

L

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Spinning workshops

2009-10-07T03:16:31Z

Since Spring PDF '09 was my official introduction to the fire arts, I thought I would give something back to the PDF community in the fall now that I have acquired some skill in the medium. So, I will be hosting spinning workshops in the afternoon, every day this coming PDF. When I finalize the schedule I will submit it to the What/Where/When publication, but I thought I would put the word out here first to stir up interest and get some feedback. I intend for the workshops to be useful for beginners and advanced fire performers alike. I myself am primarily a poi spinner, but I also play with rope dart and meteor. I will do multiple workshops, each with a different focus, so as to cater to everyone's interests and skill level: beginner/intermediate poi, advanced poi, fire safety, and an open category for object manipulation besides poi spinning. If I can get some hoopers/staff spinners/jugglers, etc. to volunteer perhaps I will subdivide the open category. Fire safety will be the final lesson of the day, perhaps followed by a spin jam after the sun goes down. I will bring extra sock poi for beginners, and will be happy to lend some of my fire equpiment, but participants are encouraged to bring their own toys.

Anyone who is interested in helping me with these workshops, please post here or feel free to send me a PM. I am looking in particular for non-poi performers, especially if you do anything strange or unusual with fire. Also, I would love to hear any requests for what you would like to learn at PDF this fall.

See you on the playa!

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OT: Harrisburg Area Decompression Oct 24th

2009-10-06T23:52:19Z

Throwing a Decompression Party in Harrisburg on the same day as the Zombie Walk. So come out for the zombie walk and stay for the jams!!

More info to come.

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Sustainable PDF

2009-10-06T23:09:27Z

So... I was thinking that PDF would be a great place to beg some coffee grounds for my vermi-composting bin.
(since I don't drink it, but my worms love it!)

Then I got to thinking... what other ways can we utilize PDF sustainably?

Would love to hear your ideas!

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looking for a ride from virgina area to pdf

2009-10-06T22:50:07Z

hello shiney people,
my name is jon. i'm looking for a ride to pdf from virgina beach, but i can meet up in richmond or dc area to make it easier. anyone wanna help me out? i can help out with gas. please give me a holla at 206-432-6458.

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ALL!

2009-10-06T18:51:52Z

VOLUNTEERS!

First off, big kudos to everyone that signed up before the event, the posters are made and names all filled in. You all rock!

Please remember which shifts you signed up for, write down those shifts and most importantly, please show up for your shifts....if you forget the posters will be hanging at the Participation Station along with all those awesome Volunteer badges we've all come to love so much and wear so proudly ;-)

And...be sure to come to the volunteer appreciation party on Saturday at the Participation Station from 2 PM until 4 PM-ish for some pre-pony burning snacks, beverage and lots and lots and lots of loves and hugs!

Remember, Volunteers ROCK and are MAD SEXY too and without all of us, we would not have a home to come home to!!!!!!

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PIANO HELP!!

2009-10-06T18:31:25Z

Heya!
So Brewster - my most excellent tone deaf song writer - got me/us a great Friday evening main stage performance slot at PDF... and we have a handful of pretty non-techno songs to share w/ anyone interested - but as of right now the songs require a piano/keyboard
So!
Does anyone have a portable set of keys they are willing to bring to PDF
or
do you know anyone bringing a fairly full set to PDF
or
do you know if that piano that was decorated and gifted to the vets during Spring - is that functional?
or
do you know that elephants can't jump?

if you know anything of the sort - send me a message!
peace and love ya'll
liz

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BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living theme camp

2009-10-06T18:21:21Z

Still have a VCR? If so, stop by for FREE BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living VHS. Take yr pick from four fantastic tapes on the topics of cooking, crafts and anarchy. No VCR? Then stop by for subversive mind sounds and sustainable conversation.

These aren't any old videos, these are the videos I have produced myself on the many aspects of sustainable living.
We're now overstocked with VHS, moving to the web and DVD.
Please enjoy these VHS for FREE!

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