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First set of photos posted from Burning Man 2009

2009-09-08T08:45:42Z

Photos from this year's burn, btw, check out the new Burning Man calendar, my photo from 2006 is on the cover!

Here is the first set of photos I have posted on flickr, they are of Vulcan Crew in the inner circle (I got to go there this year! Whooo!)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/playarazzi/

I will be posting more stuff in the coming week, look for Thunderdome from the inside, the Gate Party, the Raygun Rocketship and more!

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Gray-B-Gon wind-powered evapotron for graywater disposal

2009-08-27T04:48:46Z

Interesting stuff here.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Gray_B_Gon_wind_powered_evapotron_for_graywater_di/

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Karma Chickens accepted as BM 2009 Theme Camp!

2009-08-27T04:40:36Z

We'll be at 7:30 and Extinct.

http://plunk.org/karmachickens

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Jack Rabbit speaks

2009-04-22T19:17:16Z

In the recent newsletter, they report that it is ~wet~ out on the playa, now!

Hopefully, this well for the bikeability of the desert surface this year.

Also, the size of the city is being shrunk back to it's size in 2007

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HorseCow event this Saturday, April 4

2009-04-02T15:16:21Z

There's a fundraiser at the Horsecow Gallery this weekend.

Noon 'til midnight on Saturday.

Details here:

http://www.horsecow.com/orga-drupal/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1

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BM tickets!

2009-02-13T08:41:50Z

We got ours yesterday.

We didn't try to storm the site at 10AM when the tickets went on sale. We just waited until late night and got on the site with no troubles.

Did anyone else have problems?

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Carnal-val Sacramento - party it up Playa style!

2009-02-13T02:30:00Z

Hello Hello Hello, Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Kids of all ages
It's time for a party ... well almost time for a party - February 21st is the actual date, but mark your calendars and get your playafied butts out to Silk - it's gunna be fun and you'll kick yourself for months if you miss this opportunity to come out and Party it up PLAYA Style .... wear your playa finest (keeping legality and weather considerations in mind, of course)....

*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
"Come have a good time, meet and greet fellow burners at this event featuring playa art, performers, and DJs"
Hosted by the Rue Morgue
February 21st
8:00 - 2:00
5$
21+
Wear your playa finery!

Performance of the Tough Love Bellydance" by UNMATA

DJ'd music by:
Dolomite
Phenixx
Ribble

Art on premises!
Squidly - by Steamboat Ed
Rue Morgue camp art - by Rue Morgue
Burner Bike bicycle - by Diana
"The American Express" - by Burntown
Playa Photos - by AJPN
Other art welcome - please contact us ASAP

Silk Bar
1011 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

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Bob Representing....

2008-12-06T12:46:55Z

http://ajpn.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=4557
!!!!!

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Dust devils at the Temple burn

2008-09-29T07:28:02Z

We left before the Temple burn on Sunday, but I found a good video on YouTube.

LOTS of them spun off to the right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJRMJQi51aA

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the Monday dust and winds

2008-09-23T00:49:14Z

Someone caught a bit of video from the first Monday out on the playa.

A dust devil carried off someone's shade structure and took it ~wayyyy~ up.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zlife/2862209211/">link</a>

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To Nathan

2008-09-21T14:53:14Z

Hey Nate, Tribe won't let me send you a personal message. I'm hoping you'll see this here.

//

Hey Nate,

This is me hoping to hear you got home safely and wondering how your fresh new leaf is treating you. Toni and Alyssa will be at my house tonight (9/9/2008). You could call us for a chat we'd love to hear from you. Please send me your real email address so I can get you in touch with the others and on the Liebe Delta Outpost mailer when it gets going very soon

Love ya bro!
SuperDan

greatwolffenris@gmail.com (send me your email addy and I'll get you my phone # if you want to call tonight)

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Need Your Help for Showtime Debut !

2008-09-13T02:37:06Z

Hey kids,
Tapan Trivedi here. Most of you know me - some of you that don't I am one of the members of Karma Chickens and a comedian by profession.

Oct 2nd is my Showtime debut at 7 pm PST.

One of the promo clips from the show is on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7xr7TjtHm4

Could you please be kind enough and leave a positive comment about it and become a fan.
It will help me out a LOT.

Cheers,
Tapan Trivedi

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Found: Tent bag, fly, stake bag

2008-09-11T19:59:53Z

When we got home and started unpacking, we found a maroon tent bag with a silver tent fly and a maroon stake bag inside of it. Does anyone know who it belongs to? We already tried Dr. Dave and Brad. The only other tent that was near us was Liana. Could it be hers?

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic:

http://tribes.tribe.net/coolchickenscamptogether/photos/dcc7f3c6-0849-4336-b1cf-801f50b97aaf

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Costco barns

2008-09-04T06:28:17Z

I found this thread on the Shade Structures tribe.

it's about the current version of the Costco barns.

http://tribes.tribe.net/shadestructures/thread/43b61387-286c-4ff8-86a4-0e23556110db

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much thanks

2008-09-03T17:44:08Z

I had a great time spending the day with you all on Saturday. Thanks for being so open and accepting - you all are wonderful people that I am so very glad to have had the opportunity to get to know better, and I look forward to more such meetings in the future!

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Camp location

2008-09-03T00:18:04Z

We are at 4:25 and H (Hummer), on the mountainside (outside). Dome isn't up yet, but should be by Weds afternoon.

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A message from Red (an honorary chicken)

2008-08-24T01:46:19Z

Hey honies,

I am going to Burning Man and wanted to tell some of you that that I don't have your # anymore because my phone was dropped in an ice chest a few weeks ago so i lost lots of numbers! So, mine is 916-698-6993. I know Mark isn't going, but if you are going and would like to say hi or hang on the playa, PLEASE call me! I will register myself as 5 Monkeys and/or Red Valdez, so keep that in mind if you would like to stop in and say hi.

Love Red

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Silent Dane need a ride to BRC

2008-08-22T17:04:10Z

Hi...
I'm a Danish-burner who still need a ride from Sacramento to Burning Man, I've like to be there on the 25. will share expenses.
Call: 916-308-5075
Dusted Love
Silent Pete

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Karma Chickens contact info

2008-08-19T18:29:27Z

(you may have gotten this same message in your email, if I have your email address)

Hey, everybody -

I'm trying to compile a list that's as complete as possible of who is coming, when they hope to arrive, and how to contact them. It should only take a moment to complete this. The information will be kept private and only shared with the other Karma Chickens, but all the questions are optional if you're concerned about your privacy. If you have any questions, please email me at czempel (squiggly thing) mindspring (period) com. Thanks!

I've invited you to fill out the form Karma Chickens contact info. To fill it out, visit:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pAkr_YMJ02tEpN1cFTC-iPQ

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Karma Chicken Roster 8-6-8

2008-08-18T15:56:37Z

12 chickens and counting....

Anna
Candace
Dr.Dave
Amy
Jack
Brian
Amber
Brad
Cici
Stray
Chip
Linda

Everyone else, step up and confirm. Don't worry, it's not a commitment. It's just a confirmation.
Sound off.
Caz? Alex? Mikey? Mary? Jason? Sandy? Dean? who else?

We are trying something new this year and doing all the planning in a separate tribe for privacy reasons.
Speak up and we'll send you the invite to the tribe.

We'll also post info for our friends as we figure things out - like our camp location.

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Ride Needed - Thursday night 8/28!

2008-08-12T16:55:04Z

Hey, everybody -

Linda just started a new job and can't get the whole week off. Is there anyone coming up Thursday night who could give her a ride? Please?

Thanks!

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The roster so far... in it's semifinal state.

2008-08-09T03:56:40Z

17 chickens and counting....

Anna
Candace
Dr.Dave
Amy
Jack
Brian
Amber
Brad
Cici
Stray
Chip
Linda
Caz
Alex
Mary
Dean
Sandy

and possibly 3 more, which would bring us up to 20. Good sized camp.

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A Call to all River Chickens...

2008-08-06T22:45:27Z

The weather is fine and the water is warm, come up to Grass Valley chickens one and all to enjoy a day on the Yuba River! Tucked in between two mountains with nothing but pine trees for company, it is clear fresh water with smooth rounded rocks and outcrops for both the daredevil diver and the ...er... chicken. Lunch could be of the picnic variety (small carry-out pots of healthy meals are purchasable on our way to the river) whilst dinner could be at one of the fine eating establishments boasted by the town.
A suggested date for such a fine venture is Saturday 9th August - a week on Saturday. The proposed spot of indulgence is a 20 min hike from the road and there is some scrambling over rocks, although there are plenty of easier areas to reach if needs require (perhaps something more Gracie-friendly). I suggest an 11am chicken round-up in downtown Grass Valley in order to get a full day of fun and frolicking.
Who's in?!

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Karma Chicken Roster 7-21-8

2008-08-06T04:57:34Z

Anna
Candace
Dr.Dave
Amy
Brian
Amber
Brad
Cici
Stray

Everyone else, step up and confirm. Don't worry, it's not a commitment. It's just a confirmation.
Sound off.
Chip? Linda? Jack? Caz? Mikey? Jason?

With so few chickens so far, I think it might be best if we leave the dome and instead build a courtyard with the tents & barns. Rig a shade up over the middle of the camp. Last year a lot of the socializing wasn't in the dome but in various barns. Thoughts? Opinions?

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flashy blinky lights...

2008-07-29T23:20:08Z

I'm planning on ordering bunny ears again this year - I'll place the order tomorrow for 24 sets.

In case anybody wonders where they come from, it's:
https://www.flashingblinkylights.com/

They have a summer sale 10% off until the 31st using sale code: BestSummer08

Note - this is NOT a good place to get glow sticks... 1000 8" glow sticks are $70 on ebay right now... and $140 on this site... they have decent prices on some things... and they have a huge selection of flashing trinkets...

Cheers,
Jack

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BM08 Ticket being auctioned

2008-07-23T18:28:36Z

Sembazuru will be auctioning off one BM08 ticket at our fundraiser on August 2nd in SF ..... Il Pirata - 9p-2a.

Bidding starts at $150 - it's a $250 value ticket .... must be present to win, must have cash in hand to win. If you, or someone you know needs a ticket, this is a prime opportunity to possibly get one at a good price, which will also support getting our Temple of Community to the playa.

Also, we're raffling off a loveseat that will BE delivered to you on playa, AND picked up from you at the end of the week..... all you have to do is kick back and relax on the loveseat all week long. Many other raffle items could be won as well. Do not need to be present to win raffle items, but do need to get tickets before the lovely prizes are gone gone gone.

Please see www.templeofcommunity.com for more details

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KC Roll Call...

2008-07-19T22:16:31Z

So who is in for this year's burn?

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The Return of the Chicken Man

2008-07-10T21:15:20Z

Greetings and salutations, Karma Chickens, this is your fearless bard and random wanderer, Stray! For those that don't remember me, I met up with you guys in '06, when Affinity found me puttering aimlessly around the playa. She adopted me on the spot, named me Stray, and led me to the Karma Chicken Coop, where I was warmly accepted into all of your big, feathery arms. Hanging out with you crazy cats is one of my dearest memories, and I really wish I had made last years burn. But have no fear, because, as the old saw goes, you can't keep a good man down, and that goes double for Chicken Men!!! My ticket is purchased, my ride is set, my bag of tricks is steadily growing, my guitar skills are still terrible, and I am counting down the seconds until I get to live "The American Dream"! I'd love to chill with the chickens this year, so please inundate me with information on how to find you guys. I really, really, REALLY can't wait to see you all again, especially Mark, Affinity, Jill, Dr. Dave, SUPERDAN!!!, Julie, Caz, Mandy, and Tapan (especially you, Tapan, you super-freak), and all the people who got me sooo wasted I forgot them. I can't wait to hear all of your stories about all the fun I missed last year, and make new stories with you. See you on the playa!!!

Love,
Stray

P.S. Mark, forget that new profile I sent you a message from, I found the password to this one.

P.P.S Long Live Pepe!!!

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4th of Juplaya - Anyone going this year?

2008-06-25T00:36:44Z

Since Bob and I can't make the main burn we were wondering if there was any interest in going home in July? Dave always speaks so highly of this event. It has peaked our curiosity. Anyone?

Stilljill

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Deadline for theme camps is May 31

2008-05-15T00:14:34Z

Who wants to go as Karma Chickens again this year?

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Karma Chicken get together at my place

2008-04-09T15:09:16Z

As some of you know (and most of you don't), I live in a giant house with lots of room in South Land Park. Its got a sweet enclosed back yard with a pool as well.

I think its high time I used more of it, and soooo, here we are.

I want to throw a Karma Chicken meetup/party. I'm eying April 26th (A Saturday).

I think it would be fun to have some or more of the following:
- Booze
- Food (barbeque?) potluck?
- People bringing their performance art (I hoop)
- Music (I'll DJ some of the time, maybe someone else wants to as well?)
- some costuming, wear something fun!
- More friends - bring friends that aren't necessarily KC
- Starting while the sun is out and ending long past when it is dark

Please chip in ideas! I'd like to reconnect, or newly connect with you folks again.

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New Security for BM 2008

2008-04-04T06:38:08Z

http://burningman.com/news/080401_security.html

Hey Jill....I guess you'll need more training for the customs searches at the airport! =)

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6 Months To Go

2008-03-24T01:03:17Z

Just about a half a year remaining. I have my ticket.

Who wants to go as Karma Chickens again?

I promise if I go I will not make the entire week be all about building the dome lighting project like last year. Perhaps a theme camp with a couple days before Sunday to raise the dome would be good.

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Published! (Was intesting opportunity)

2008-02-09T02:02:15Z

So I wrote an article.... I had no idea I could write, guess I just needed something fun to talk about.

"What the hell is Burningman? And where did you get that great tan?"

Starts on page 22-23 and continues on page 64-66 of ArtisSpectrum Vol 18.

http://www.artisspectrum.com/AS.18.web/index.htm

If you want to read more, I earned a full page reiview for my 3DUV lightbox paintings on page 58.

The images of the paintings are from the display I put on at the Queens Museum of Art during the Burningman Decomp last November.

(Jill... can you find your quote?)

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Happy New Years

2008-01-05T12:49:24Z

Who has fun plans for New Years? Sound off... and we might join you.

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This Sunday at the Trivedi residence.....

2007-12-24T02:46:20Z

Who is up for a little get together ?
I will provide some drinks, some refreshments and some music.
It will be fun. Come on down puppies .
Let me know soon.
Dec 23 around 1:30 p.m.
The day before Christmas eve - come on down and be naughty !!

Tapandy and Manpan

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Dome/carpets storage

2007-12-17T07:39:45Z

Hey all you awesome chickens!!

I am in town for a few days before Christmas and am looking for storage for the dome and carpets. I will have a trailer I can use to help haul them on Tuesday, just need to know who can take them. Please let me know if you have room for one or either, asap.

Thanks!
Amy

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SantaCon ----Bitches its SantaCON!!!!!

2007-12-11T17:21:49Z

Tapandy and Manpan, Dave and Candace, Jill and Bob are in.
Who else wants to dress as Santa and fuck shit up !!!!
Come on down puppies !!! What else is there ?
I know a few of the FootHill Burners are also in like Christina, D'Nah, Supacow and
such . Create a mommentum NOW !!!!

Tapandy

Sacramento Santacon 2007
Ho Ho Ho Bag.

It's that time. Grab your Santa Suit and make your way to downtown
Sacramento. Don't have a santa suit? Make or buy one, but don't show
up in just a santa hat (REALLY) unless you have $1000's to buy us all
drinks, all night. Yes, you WILL be Santa's Little Bitch(tm).

We'll start out at the jail, to hopefully impress them with our
soberness and holiday spirit so that if we end up there later on, they
will be nice to us.

The jail and train station are only moments from each other, so this
will give all you folks from out of town an opportunity to meet up with
us so we can get our Ho on.

Bring money for drinks.
Bring an unmarked drinking vessel.
Bring comfy shoes and warm clothes.
Bring gifts and crap for the shoppers and homeless.
Bring a musical instrument.
Bring a megaphone.
Bring a camera (tag your photos with sacsantacon07 on flickr.com).
Bring your loud ass and your singing pipes.
BRING YOUR OWN BAIL!

When: Saturday, December 8th
Time: 1pm
Where: Meet at the Jail in downtown Sacramento (7th & I)

The train station is at 6th and I.

We'll be leaving the Jail at about 2pm.

THE FOUR FUCKS:
Don't fuck with KIDS
Don't fuck with THE LAW
Don't fuck with SECURITY
DON'T FUCK WITH SANTA

Santa is just about the best response to any question asked, like
"Who's
in charge here?" or "What's your name?".

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Check it out.... I got billing for the NYC Decomp

2007-11-10T19:23:39Z

Yup... I'm doing it...

read on:

http://www.brcnyc.com/decom/projects.html#e

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An interesting opportunity: "What is Burningman to you?"

2007-10-26T20:46:59Z

Hey Guys,

So I have an opportunity to write a 3 page article for the magazine (ArtisSpectrum) that my art gallery puts out.

It is an interesting opportunity to expose the Burningman thing to an "Art Crowd" that may otherwise have no idea what is going on in Nevada.

So I rather than explain the "structure" of the thing (the dust, light, sounds, nudity, fire, etc.) I was hoping to focus on a more personal aspect of experience....

I'm taking a photojournalistc approach... and interveiwing Burners with the question:

"What is Burningman to you?"

So if you have something to say on this... you might just find yourself quoted in an art magazine...

Dear Chickens, what is Burningman to you....?

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Celeneebriation! Calling All Chickens!

2007-10-12T22:38:43Z

For all my lil cluckers that haven't got the Evite, party at Jill's Saturday night November 3rd 8:00 pm!
Happy Birthday to me.... Gawd it's good to be 30 again!!!

Call or email me for details please.

StillJill

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Karma Chickens BM Census 2007

2007-10-11T23:39:24Z

On Saturday, I walked around the camp and made a list of all the folk that were camping with us, mainly to get an idea how many people were using the shower and evaporation fountain. I came up with 25 people, counting Brian & Amber, who took care of their own waste water with their RV. Here's my list. Did I miss anyone?

Candace, John, Steve
Kevan & Scott
Dan & Julie, Alyssa
Mikey & Mary
Brad
Anna
Amy & Jack
Kaz, Alex
Mary & Dean, Sandy
Jill & Bob
Brian & Amber
Chip & Linda

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Lost and Found items

2007-10-11T23:37:01Z

During the packing up on Sunday, there was an extra folding chair under the quonset/Monkey hut that no one claimed.

It's one of those chairs with the framework that scrunches up in the middle when folding it up. The chair material is green canvas.

Anyone missing a chair that fits the description?

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Chickens -- Tapan needs your help . Please read and vote !!

2007-10-10T18:39:37Z

Friends ,

Your favorite Hindu humorist here ! I need your vote.
As most of you know I am in the Ziddio Lucky 21 Contest . I need your
vote. Voting is easy. You don't really have to register but it helps
and its a site that you probably SHOULD give your information to.

Please go to
http://www.indiancomedian.com/contests.html

Click on the link and when the clip starts . Vote for me by giving me
the highest scores that is five boxes.

NOW Go and tell your friends , family, random strangers etc.

If you have a website please put it on there.

If you have a Myspace page put out a bulletin.

Put it on your Facebook wall.

Put it on your lawn next to the Elect Barack Obama sign !

Just please please help me out !

In the past the members of this board have come through for me so why
not now !!!

Love and Peace ,

Tapan Trivedi

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Hugs

2007-09-26T02:59:23Z

I have a fellow friend, many of you may know him from Burning man as Halcyon. He has a weekly group hug called hug nation. Halcyon is taking the group hug on tour and will be in Sacramento on October 9th.

What is hug nation?(www.hugnation.com)
Hug Nation is a world-wide Group Hug.

Those pesky oceans keep us from doing the weekly hug physically, so we do it virtually. Thousands of people around the world gather in front of computers to hug themselves and the people around them at a set time. Rather than a shared physical space, it is a shared mental space.

Regardless of where you are on Tuesday at 1-pm (PST), you can join the Group Hug.

Squeeze yourself in your car or in the supermarket. Hug your spouse or co-worker. Just visualize the thousands worldwide who are joining you at that moment.

Think of it as a sort of prayer -- a communal expression of compassion. It is a weekly reminder that we are connected and we all far more similar than we are different. Everyone can use a hug.

more info:
www.hugmobile.com/

Thanks

Michael

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Saturday 15th

2007-09-18T20:03:14Z

It's my last night in the States on Saturday and if any of you are free I would like you to join me for dinner at a sushi restaurant in Sacramento that evening. Not sure where yet but will figure it out. Please let me know if you can come so I can book a table.
Ta lovelies x

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176 Photo Slideshow

2007-09-14T22:11:41Z

And with out further ado... the goods:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13302096@N06/sets/72157601971140677/show/

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I must say....

2007-09-12T05:32:28Z

Happy Birthday to one Mr Tapan!
Hope it is a great one for ya!!
Peace

now bend over, you've some spankings coming......

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Karma Chicken Debrief...

2007-09-11T21:04:13Z

It was a good year for the Karma Chickens...

Most of you probably opened this thread expecting to hear about somebody losing their underpants (de-brief-ing)... maybe I should change topics now and go into that... but I think you all saw enough of my ass after the ass-less chaps party as I drunkenly crawled from the big dome to the kitchen dome...

So... my briefs back in place ... Here's my take on the burn this year ... I thought about making a MVC (most valuable chicken) award... but I couldn't identify a single person for the title, and it's not a competition anyway - so instead of discussing all the people individually, this is how we did as a group on each of the camp centric features we brought...

Dome - The new thicker dome was great - looked good. The tall ladder and Brad's pre-printed dome construction instructions helped tremendously... we had the dome up and down in record time.

Shade Cloth - I don't think we got the pattern correct on the shade cloth so it was delayed getting up - was very nice once we got it finished. I'm glad we brought 2 new bags of bungee balls, we used them all.

Kitchen - The kitchen dome worked great! I have to admit I was a bit nervous in the high winds, but it held its own and was a very useful place to cook, clean and be happy.

Sink - I liked the sink and the construction / filter was cool but I was sad that it was used poorly. For future reference, a sink on a playa is a great place to clean dishes, but a very poor place to store dirty dishes... I conceived of the idea last year when I saw 3 people washing dishes in nasty plastic buckets... Amy cut the wood to size and pushed the initiative, Brian helped with assembly and paint, Brad put a good filter on it. Next year (drink!!) we'll consider pump pedal water, better counter space, and such... the survival of the sink initiative depends upon Chicken feedback and usefulness...

Power - Grade A++ Organic Large Eggs!! Worked great - Brad's solar panels and the power station were fantastic. With only minor wiring and placement changes for next year (drink!) we'll be able to improve and have room for growth. Next Year (drink!) I suspect we'll have more invertors available for regular power plugs around the camp.

Sound - Between Jill's great music lists and Chips excellent amp, we had great music for days... Loved the tunes! A high efficiency pure sine wave inverter would be nicer on Chip's power conditioner... and next year (drink!) If we bring a subwoofer, then John is planning to spin some music for us... so we'll want a better table and platform for him to work... maybe a DJ booth attached to the side of the dome (easy to do with a bit of PVC, some flashy lights, some knots, and a tarp...)

Battery Box - Worked Great but took too much setup time on the playa. It'll be better next year (drink!)... more of a drop off the trailer and be done with it all thing. I've got good solutions already on order for rapid hookup and teardown of the box... no more sitting in the sun for 2 hours. Better Generator section needed, it helped the sound but did not allow enough ventilation for the running engine to work properly, stalled out the generator several times.

Location - Caz raced in and got us a sweet spot at 4:20 and K... loved the location. Next year (drink!!) maybe we'll keep it for the good parts or maybe we'll move around to try something new... hard to tell until then... more foot traffic and people watching the closer we go... more quiet and less dust the further out... hard to balance.

Layout - Special thanks again to Dr. Dave for giving us a good starting layout... we adapted it dramatically due to only having 1 dome, but just having the general idea already in our head helped immensely. Dave did a lot of prep work for us and helped a lot... even though he wasn't able to get to the playa himself this year... it made for a more enjoyable time for the rest of us.

Shower - The shower was nice... calm, cool, refreshing. A slightly larger plastic area around the pallet would be good for spillage, but the PVC system Amy developed worked very well. (Of course, if we keep throwing Costo Barns at the shower, it's going to keep breaking... but aside from that expected failure mode it is a good shower system.)

Evap Pool - Chip's evap pool was awesome!! The bilge pump was quiet, the dripping water was calming... we had a few gallons of grey water / sludge at the end, but that took up less room than the huge folded up black plastic from the previous year... Kudos to Chip and Linda for excellent design and implementation. The Sink strainer and the 2nd filter at the evap pond helped keep the tub from getting skanky food smells.

Carpet - Caz donated some great carpet to the dome... I carried it home for use next year (drink!!)... comfy, effective, nice stuff... Ironically even after the burn it's cleaner than my carpet at home...

Food - Oh my word it's hard to describe. Mark we missed you, but since we had warning I think we all prepared very well. This was my best food year ever on the playa... by far... Much thanks to the chefs and group sharing...

Structures - Except for one unfortunate pair of Costo Barns, all the structures in camp fared very well. Brad's unique custom designed shade structure was very clever and I liked it a lot. Amy decorated our barn so well I might just redecorate my bedroom at home to match it (possibly including the alcohol table!!!) The new costco barns pop up much faster than the older ones, but it still took a fair bit of work to set them all up.

Much thanks to all ...
See you Soon....
Jack

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Free bed!

2007-09-10T21:19:09Z

Linda and I have decided to ditch the bed we've been using the last couple of years and make a new and improved model. If anyone wants the old one, you can have it!

It's a very old waterbed frame, from when we were first dating. (You can sort of see it in the picture Candace posted of "Chip & Linda's Abode.") It's made of fiberboard and plywood and collapses into a pile. We lost some of the corner hardware, so our "fix" has been to screw drywall screws into 2x4's at each corner. The fiberboard is somewhat rotted, but it looks nice and will probably last a very long time if you only use it once a year at BM. It's nice and stable, and it gets your bed up off the ground. The top is in sections so it can easily be adapted for a twin up to a queen size.

We plan on having it in the back of our van when we go to Amy's going away party on Friday.

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Black Rock the Vote

2007-09-10T01:55:28Z

American Dream.

What is the American Dream? Homeownership? An education and better life for your children? That flat screen TV you need for watching college ball? Is -that- what those powdered wig-wearing slaveowners and cod fishermen fought the British for all those years ago? Bullshit. The American Dream is democracy- representation of the people, by the people, and for the people.

We were founded as a country where each citizen had some say in our government, where power was not merely inherited, and where edicts were not handed down from kings and dictators, who neither ask for our opinions nor hear our voices. We put the Bill of Rights into our Constitution, one of the first documents granting people rights, based simply on human dignity and fairness, which the government cannot take away. Now our country has come a long way, for the better and for the worse, be we should be proud of the enlightened principles that guided our founders. We should be proud that the only mention of religion in our constitution is to ban the state from establishing it, but we should also be proud that eventually slavery was banned and women were given the vote… and we should be ashamed that we allow our rights to be chipped away at, that what many have died for can be traded away so cheaply.

We should also be ashamed that we live in a dictatorship, be it benevolent or not, and that we say nothing. We consider ourselves citizens, but we do not know our rights. The few control the many. Dissent is stifled. Our money is taken, and we labor for the common good, but we have no say in our government. I speak not of the citizens of America, but rather those of Black Rock City.

BRC is the largest city in the country that does not have elected representatives. Are we a community or are we a cult? Is the man a symbol or is he an idol? Is Larry a founder or is he a prophet? Must participation include submission? Does "counter culture" include forsaking the rights we so easily take for granted? Are some of us truly more deserving than others of having our voice heard?

…or is this America? For all our flaws, for everything that we have done wrong, we have always been a country where every citizen has a right to have his voice heard, to vote, to at least have a chance of effecting the course of our government.

This is a right we do not have at BRC.

I propose, in the spirit of the American Dream art theme for Burning Man 2008, an art project; Free and fair elections, in which any citizen who chooses to vote is given the chance to do so. A city council? Or a Mayor? I'm unsure how best to structure things, but I know few forms of government are worse than dictatorship (corporate dictatorship, at that).

The BORG may attempt to ignore us, but if enough people participate, how can they? This is their theme. They ask us to participate, and to be good citizens. They may be the LLC, but we, we are the city.

It is time for us to decide - will we continue to submit to the will of a corporation, or will we stand up and demand the right that every citizen of every city in this country is entitled to?

Who am I to ask? I am just a citizen of the city, one who sees both the good and the bad in BRC, and would like a peaceful outlet for change. This is not about me or any one individual, it is about the community that we have created, and that community belongs to all of us.
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The 20 foot Star hoisted onto the Man's coals on Saturday

2007-09-09T21:31:26Z

After the Man fell on Saturday night, a 20 foot wooden star was put onto the coals. Someone had locked their bikes to it. Having no bolt cutters handy and after some consultation between the artists and a couple of rangers, they decided to go ahead and burn the star, bikes and all.

http://community.livejournal.com/burning_man/712165.html?style=mine

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Next year's Theme...

2007-09-06T17:39:33Z

Next Year's Theme is, drum roll please.......

The American Dream!

Not sure I like it. Here's the link:
http://www.burningman.com/art_of_burningman/bm08_theme.html
What do y'all think?

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Playa Suicide...

2007-09-06T17:08:14Z

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=3&entry_id=19890

They thought the guy was doing an art piece ::eeek:: I am sure though with more thant 46,000 people there that you all are having a grand time anyway!

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Amy's Send-Off

2007-09-06T05:44:47Z

Amy's leaving do is on Friday (7th) and I'm really looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible then - please come! It's also Linda's birthday on the 9th (Sunday) and although she didn't want a fuss made of her I know we can all give her some chicken love.

I have a request - please bring some rope! Soft pliable stuff is best. Come on, I know at least a few of you have it tucked away at home for develish purposes... My honey George expressed a desire for me to keep practising my bondage knots so I don't forget them over the next two weeks. I'm sure you guys would be willing to help me out on that one ;p
Also, if anyone has a card reader for getting photos off digital camera cards please bring it so I can share my photos with y'all. My camera itself seems to defy all attempts to be compatible with any software downloadable or otherwise. Finally, to anyone who feels inclined, it would be lovely to get a CD of your photos to take home and share with the Brits. Thanks and juicy kisses x

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Does anyone have contact information for Dan and Julie?

2007-09-05T20:31:01Z

Does anyone have an email address, phone number or even a last name for SuperDan and Julie?

Thanks

Jill n Bob

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Exodus

2007-09-04T21:01:24Z

How was Exodus for everyone?

It took Steve and me about 2.5 to 3 hours to get to the higway from Black Rock City. We started a little after 5PM.

(There wasn't much news on Black Rock Radio SUnday evening. No petite beagle stories.
How about today?)

Hope evenyone had a safe journey on the return trip.

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about the early burn

2007-09-04T16:43:26Z

I found this interesting thread on the history of the "Burn the Man Early" prank.

http://tribes.tribe.net/burningmanother/thread/2a6988cb-bfb2-4c9a-9dc0-191e0867a6f1

Personally, I think the installation of a rogue smiley face on the man would've been better.

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Premature Burn!

2007-08-29T21:49:09Z

Did you guys see it or sleep through it???

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20482720/?GT1=10252

Some people just gotta ruin the fun for everyone!

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The jello has jelled, the burritos are stuffed,

2007-08-29T01:03:17Z

We're on our way. See you on the other side of the full moon!!!

Mwah!

StillJilltheThrill

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Karma Chicken Pillow Fights?

2007-08-27T22:45:17Z

I know that these did not pan out as dreamed last year but I hope we give it another shot! I'll bring the sign if Caz and Mikey will bring the clubs and belt again. Does anyone have a bell we can clang?

Jill

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Chip & Linda update - late start!

2007-08-27T22:27:13Z

Hey - we're going to post this just in case anyone is wondering why we aren't there yet, and they have some way to checking tribe.

We scored a trailer over the weekend, but when we hooked it up this morning, we found the lights were wired all bass ackwards. And there was an intermittent problem with the grounding on one side. Fun, if you enjoy troubleshooting (I do) and don't mind being late(God, I fricken HATE being LATE!!!)

Anyway, the trailer's fixed (good thing I checked the tires, too!) and everthing seems to be just about packed. Expect to be leaving about 4:00-4:30 pm. Monday

Be seein' y'all!

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first out there?!

2007-08-26T23:42:32Z

Who is the first getting out there?
Got a call from my boyfriend's friend who wants to camp with us. Please add one extra car and a tent or two to out layout.
Ta x

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Location Location (part 2)

2007-08-26T05:50:55Z

So are we set on 4 & K ?

Just wondering the general area to stumble around in the dark screaming "Karma Chickens" at 12:05 on Sunday...

Kaz, I'm talking to you

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Karma Chickens Cash

2007-08-26T05:31:35Z

Hey kids,
We got a ladder and stuff. Jack did an awesome job on the lighting along with everyone else.
I have handed the cash from last years fundraiser to Candace and Dave. Talk to them for the
particulars.

Tapandy

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Location location location

2007-08-25T20:45:13Z

The new BRC map is out. (I'm guessing many of you have seen it.)

http://www.burningman.com/preparation/maps/07_maps/

If we were to be *about* the same place as 2006, we'd be at 4:05-ish and "Kelp Forest". I suggest coming in a couple of streets towards the Man, so maybe 4:05-ish and Intertidal. I expect there might be some adjustment as the first few of us show up; I liked being about a block from the bathrooms last year and would encourage us to do the same again.

Or we could let Caz mark us out a spot and try to find him this year.

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Sanitation - Disposal pond, water filter, and shower?

2007-08-25T20:00:20Z

Mark has the plastic sheet for the pond. Amy has the evap tower. Chip may bring his evap fountain.

Who is bringing wood or pipes for the edge of the pond? A pond without an edge is Slip-n-Slide.

Who is bring wood, screen, and fabric for the water filter?
Who wants to build it?

Who is bringing wood, etc for the shower?
Who wants to build it?

You leave in 1 WEEK and no one has talked about these things yet.

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The New Dome

2007-08-25T18:35:39Z

The new dome came down easily ... but ... the new struts weight more. SO...

1. Watch your fingers - don't let the struts scissor on them. <more painful than before>

2. Make sure no one is standing below you when you un-do the bolt. The heavier struts put holes in the ground when they fall.

Be careful.

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Anna is here!!

2007-08-25T18:15:16Z

Hey kids,
I picked her up yesterday. She is hanging out at my place. You know how to contact her.
2541921 is my home phone.

Tapan

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FM Radio

2007-08-25T09:36:33Z

Turns out my transmitter doesn't go as high as 104.9. :-P

I'll see if I can send something out on 89.5 when I get there.

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I am NOT going to go to Burning Man this year...

2007-08-22T18:48:05Z

Hey there everyone,

Some of you already know what the past several days have been like for me. For others this will be the first time you hear / read this. Last Thursday night I had to take the love of my life, Amber, into the Emergency Room at UC D for emergency surgery. To top it off we had a huge catering gig lined up for Saturday night, that I did not back out of. I did not spend much time with Amber in the hospital because I was running around prepping, packing, unpacking, cooking, serving, packing, and cleaning. I still have LOADS of cleaning to do. Amber will be convalescing with limited mobility at the house for the next six weeks. After weighing out everything in my life, I have chosen to stay at home and take care of her instead of going to Burning Man. Please don’t take this personally; she is more important to me then playing in the desert for a week with some of my favorite people.

I am sorry to be breaking this news to you right before the burn like this. This weekend, I will make myself available to assist the Karma Chickens in getting out to the playa. I’ll post in the other threads to discuss what I have been working on this year and how I can help:

The new dome for the hammock….
The evap pond….
--->My trailer is available for use if anyone wants to take it up.

I hope you all have a great time out there.

~Mark

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Bungees for the cotton condome

2007-08-22T15:39:44Z

Hey kids,

Last year someone kindly loaned us a pile of white ball bungies to hold the cotton dome cover down but I don't recall who it was. Are you that person? Just wanted to ask whether they will be available again or if I should run to Dnaios (sp?) flea market on Friday. Does anyone know who carries them at the flea market. Should I head for one of the fabric sellers? Do they have special camping supply places? I got no idea!

THANKS!

BTW I have the cotton condome and the canvas Karma Chicken sign. Planning to throw them into Jack's trailer when he departs. Bob and I will drive up late Tuesday night. Please don't forget to register at Center Camp so that we can find y'all!!!!

Jill

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Playa conditions report

2007-08-22T08:44:06Z

http://culturalvision.net/html/brd_playa_surface_2007.html

It sounds like it's going to be a very dusty Burn this year.

Extra ropes, extra stakes, extra precautions.

here's a discussion on LJ about the wind reports"

http://community.livejournal.com/burning_man/701327.html?style=mine

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Kitchen Dome

2007-08-22T06:37:13Z

Thank you to Chip and Linda for providing their lattice dome for use as camp kitchen again. We will be bringing the large table for the kitchen area that we used last year.

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The new dome for the hammock

2007-08-22T06:24:58Z

Hey there,
As most of you know, we just built a new dome so that my (and Jason's) vision of the large kick ass hammock would work...
...but now that I'm not going..
(sad face)
(but happy face that Amber will have me there for her)
Does anyone want to setup the hammock?... if not.... feel free to bring up the stronger dome for use... I know it's heavier and will cost more gas to take up so you may just want to bring up one of the lighter ones..... but bring up what ever you want.... we have three 23 ft domes one stronger and heavier.

Friday I have off work and I am available to work on taking down the dome at Amys. Anyone wana help? I can be over there around noon to start working on it.

Also....
My trailer is available for use if anyone wants to take it up.

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phone stolen

2007-08-22T00:52:33Z

Amy and I had our cell phones stolen yesterday - so we're currently hard to get hold of - and we lost everybody's phone numbers to boot.

Best way to reach me is email (tribe mail goes directly to my email account)

Thanks,
Jack

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A Little Help

2007-08-21T21:45:38Z

So with Marks change of plans I now have a space issue. If Marks trailer doesnt go I need some help getting a carpet and a futon out there. If someone decides to take the trailer problem solved, life is good. If not can anyone take a roll of carpet and or a futon matress (not the frame) for me?

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Shall we host a Hindu wedding??!!

2007-08-21T06:58:51Z

A lady got in touch with me recently asking if I would perform her Hindu wedding on the playa. She found someone else to do it first as I wasn't sure if I was coming but now I'm her back-up!
She's now looking for a place to hold the wedding ceremony and I said that the dome worked really well last year, and that I'd check in with you guys to see if we'd be up for hosting it at our dome on the wednesday afternoon (2 till 5pm I think).
It looked so beautiful last year and was lots of fun. Would you folks like to do it again??!!

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Chicken Roster and Vehicle List

2007-08-20T23:55:56Z

Here's the Chicken Roster as of August 16, 2007 based on all the previous postings so far...
Those camping with the chickens for the first time have a dash in front of their names.
Those not yet confirmed (George & Todd) have a (?).

This list includes the vehicles that will be parked around the camp.
Useful for figuring out who can carry pipes, poles, extra passengers, etc.

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Mark ............... SUV and trailer
Jill & Bob ............Van
Chip & Linda ..... SUV?
Amy .......................?
Jack ................... ?
-Mary ................. ?
-Dean...................?
-Sandy..................?
Brian & Amber .... RV
Brad .................. car
-Cici ................... ?
Dan, Julie, & -Alyssa ... truck
Packratt ................. ?
Josh ....................... ?
Candace ...............SUV
Ky-Van & -Scott ... ?
-John Wally ...........car
-Steve ....................?
Anna & -George (?) ..... (riding)
Mikey & -Mary .... truck?
Caz, -John, & -Alex ......truck
Todd (?) ...............?

19 or 20 veteran chickens
10 or 11 virgins

30 people is a good size for a camp.

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Chip and Linda are back!

2007-08-20T23:51:01Z

Hey, Chickens!

Sorry we have been so out of touch this year. We've been staying in touch with Amy and Jack pretty regularly, but haven't been on Tribe or anything. We've just been really busy - lots happening this summer.

But we are coming!

We plan to bring our Costco Barn again (and our Dodge Caravan), and the Kitchen Dome, and my experimental evaporation fountain that "almost" made it last year. We'll probably come up sometime on Monday. Will we be monitoring walkie-talkies? Will we be camping near the same area as last year? (I liked it a lot being on that side of BRC - less dusty!)

See you in about a week! (Eek!)

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2007 Camp Layout

2007-08-19T06:05:49Z

I just posted a sketch of the camp layout. It's what we envisioned the camp looking assuming you get the area you want. The dome with the lightshow is the center piece. There is a open area around it for bike parking and for art cars to enter. The driveway will be 10 ft wide and flanked by small solar lanterns. The kitchen dome and the hammock dome are set back and connected by either a hut-walkway or a large shade tarp tied to the two domes. Behind that is the storage tent/structure. Barns, huts, tents, and RVs are placed up the sides.

The pond, generator, and solar panel are stuck away in the corner for noise/smell abatement. Note-we have never really had a pond stink before, but no one likes to camp next to it anyways. Park the only cars around the pond and panel, nothing big that cast shadows over pond and panel.

It should take up about 180 x 150 feet, a little smaller than last year. The layout assumes the same location as last year ~4:10 which put us due south of the Man. Winds came out of the W & NW. If you get a new location, adjust for the wind.

Most of all, be flexible because nothing ever goes as planned. Enjoy.

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Karma Chicken Roster as of August 9, 2007

2007-08-19T02:25:29Z

Here's the Chicken Roster as of August 9, 2007 based on all the previous postings so far...
Those camping with the chickens for the first time have a dash in front of their names.
Those not yet confirmed have a (?).
******

Mark
-Kieran

Jill
Bob

Chip
Linda

Amy
Jack
-Mary
-Dean
-Sandy
Brian
Amber

Brad
-Cici

Dan
Julie
-Alyssa
Packratt
Josh (?)

Candace
Ky-Van (?)
-Scott (?)
-John Wally
-Steve

Anna
-George (?)

Mikey

Caz
-Caz’s Newbie#1 <----- name?
-Caz’s Newbie#2 <----- name?

Todd (?)

John (?) <----- don't know this person. name was on original roster but no other clue to their identity.

Anyone else? Any corrections? CONFIRMATIONS?

When this roster gets finalized, it can be used it to keep track how many tents and vehicles will be in the camp... leading to a sketch of a camp layout and a better idea how much area you will need to CLAIM when you get thru the gates Sunday night.

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Power

2007-08-18T09:04:48Z

Executive summary:
* we'll have 200W of solar power this year!
* powering the dome light show system with it
* there'll be enough left over for charging camera/radio/light batteries and maybe some fans.
* I'll set out three 12V hubs around the camp for plugging in 12V auto accessories.

Details:

I'm bringing 200W of solar power. I've built a kind of weird frame which allows us to rotate it by hand a couple of times a day to better match the sun. I figure even with no turning and with a little shadowing by tents nearby, we can store about 1200 watt-hours. That means we can run something that uses 100 watts for about 12 hours.

Jack and I are bringing our lighting project which will use about 180 watts. If we run the lighting project about 5 hours a night, that's around 900 watt-hours, leaving us about 300 watt-hours.

That's enough to charge people's camera batteries, run some fluorescent lights, or even run swamp cooler fans for a small part of the day. It's around enough power to recharge 16 AA batteries and also run 4 swamp coolers made from 2 PC fans each for about 5 hours.

So I'm going to provide three hubs around the camp for power. I'll run and bury the cabling. Each hub will be a plastic box with a 12V car plug 1-to-4 splitter. If people want to use a little bit of power to charge batteries or power lights (hopefully fluorescent) in your tent, you can run an 12V auto extension cable from the hub. If you REALLY need real 110V wall power, we can probably provide it for a few things but we'd like to avoid the situation where someone plugs in their hairdryer or microwave and drains the battery in 20 minutes (also setting all our wiring on fire). (I know you all are smart enough that you wouldn't bring a microwave.)

In the event we find ourselves really short on sun power, Jack will top off the battery from his generator. Jack also says he may provide a battery charger at the power box near the "public dome".

If you *do* use power from the camp power system, I would ask that you occasionally check out the solar panels and rotate them to face the sun. If half a dozen of us check it out once a day each, we'll really increase the power we store from the sun. I'll send out some pictures early next week of the solar panel array.

(If things go well this year, maybe next year we can run cute little 110V power outlets to everyone's tents.)

As an aside, solar panels are very expensive and not particularly efficient. I say this not to bring attention to the cost but rather to explain why we have so little solar power available. 200W of solar panels is more than 16 square feet (basically a square 4 feet on a side) and a watt of solar panel costs around $4. I'm still excited about the idea of almost-completely-free power, so one of my gifts to the camp this year is the power system. Afterwards I get to take it home afterwards and plan to power some of my computer equipment with it.

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re-post: for the newcomers: A single person's guide to BM

2007-08-17T21:23:23Z

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Okay, I first read this on LJ. Someone on the BM community reposted it from the BM Tribe.

...and I am rposting it here. This is good advice for those who haven't been to the playa before.

Candace

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Repost: A single person's guide to BM [Aug. 17th, 2007|02:00 am]

burning_man
[forrest303]

This was posted over on tribe.net. I think its freaking wonderful, for both virgins and ol' timers who remember "way back when..."

I didn't write this, but loved it and decided to pass it on. Giving a shout out to "oh Tony" who posted this...thanks!

original post...http://tribes.tribe.net/burningmanvirgins2007/thread/df60648b-cfe9-4349-aecc-1890d8f33706

Hi Everyone,

I posted this on a couple of other tribes and folks said that I should post here as well. I am not a virgin (this will be my sixth burn), but I thought that this might be helpful to BM newbies.

By the way, I envy all of you virgins. Although, every Burn is diffferent, the first is always super special.

See you on lthe playa,

OhTony

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As a single, hetero man, I know from experience that Burning Man can be a wonderful and crushing experience. Usually both, often at the same time. I can hardly think of a single guy who has shown up at the playa alone and not wanted to hook up with someone. The fact is, this desire can ruin your BM experience (actually, it just makes you think that your experience is ruined). I have found that there are lessons that I have had to learn multiple times. After last year, as soon as I got back, I made notes to myself for this year, while the experience was still fresh in my mind. Now, as the burn approaches, I am taking what I have learned this year and adding to last year’s notes. I thought to myself, “I wish someone had told me this stuff before I went to Burning Man.” So, I decided to post it here. Many points have been offered by other people at one time or another. This is just my collection.

Be present.
This is, in my opinion, the most important thing. As in the default world, all we really have at Burning Man is the now. You can’t even say that you will have 7 days of nows, because anything could happen. So, just experience every single moment fully. If you find yourself thinking about how sweet it would be to hook up with that hottie you just met or how it would suck if she didn’t show up when you guys were supposed to meet, stop. Look around. Burning Man is happening all around you right now. Experience it. Now. This is why you came. Don’t miss it. If you put being at Burning Man above getting laid at Burning Man, you will have a far richer experience. And, you will increase your chances of getting laid at Burning Man.

When in doubt, say “Yes”
When offered anything, material, interactional or spiritual at Burning Man, unless you think that that this would be a “bad thing” for you, say “yes”. Yes opens up new possibilities. Yes is fun. And, Yes is usually sexy. Conversely, if you don’t think it’s a good thing for you, then definitely say no. Multiple times, and loudly if need be.

Have no expectations.
Expect nothing, not even a good time or a shitty time at Burning Man. Expect nothing from others. Especially, do not expect to have sex at Burning Man. Even if you go with a lover or possible lover, do not expect to have sex with them, or anyone else for that matter.

Be prepared
The other side of the expectation rule. Understand the difference. Do not expect to hook up with someone, but be prepared if you do. Bring what you need. Get tested, if you haven’t already.

Give
Give your time, your attention, your trinkets, your love, your admiration, your beer, your energy, your opinion, your hand, your heart, your enthusiasm. Give everything you can think of.

Make contact
Talk to as many interesting people as possible. Then, talk to some people that you would normally talk to. Always have a notepad and something to write with. Take pictures of people and take notes to go with them. Get email/phone numbers.

Use alternatives to sex
You don’t have to have intercourse to be intimate with someone. Massages are, of course, a good option. One of my favorites is the foot bath. Bring a small tub and some nice soap and lotion for after. Also, there is cuddling, eye-gazing, you get the point. Often, it is the non-sexual play that leads to other things. If not, well, it’s all good anyway.

Take responsibility for your joy
If you find yourself in a situation that you don’t want to be in, don’t not blame others. Blame, anger will probably not make anything any better. So, take responsibility for your attitude, your survival, your joy. Remember that you always have three choices: Accept the situation, change the situation or leave the situation. Pick one of the three, then be at peace.

For example, here’s a personal tip. I set a waiting time for meet-ups. For me, it’s 15 minutes. If someone says that they will meet me at a certain time, and they are not there, or we miss each other for whatever other reason, after 15 minutes, I’m free to do whatever I want (including waiting longer). In any case, it takes away any anger or disappointment. It puts me in control. And, while I’m waiting, I am fully experiencing the moment.

Communicate clearly
In your dealing with people, make sure that you are clear in your intentions. Make no assumptions. Ask the questions you need answers to. Be tactful, but direct. Clear communication is sexy.

Use drugs wisely
If you use drugs, then plan your drug usage ahead of time. Consider doing no drugs at all. There’s nothing worse that happening upon a possible playa buddy, then being too fucked up to have any fun.

Keep a journal
A journal will prove invaluable to you, even if you never go to Burning Man again. It is so easy to forget all of the thoughts you had on the playa. Don’t wait until you get back to camp to write. Jot a quick note down in the moment.

Get rest
You cannot go to The Deep End every afternoon, then go out dancing every night. You must plan for down time. You should not dance until sunrise unless you can sleep late the next day. Get plenty of sleep before you drive home.

Don’t fuck people in your camp.
If you can avoid it, “Don’t shit where you eat.” Understandably, sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do. But, there are thousands of other people in BRC. Inter-camp hook-ups usually end up badly.

Read, then keep “The Four Agreements”
If you haven’t read “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, I highly suggest it. It’s a quick, but invaluable read. If you aren’t driving, you can probably finish it on the way to Burning Man. If you are driving, get the audiobook. In any case, it puts you in a great headspace when you hit BRC.

Don’t forget the art
Burning Man is one of the most amazing art exhibits in the world. Experience as much of it as you can. Interact with it. Take pictures of it. Talk about it with other people who are experiencing it with you. This is one lesson that I forget every year.

Be grateful
Do you realize how lucky/blessed you are to be at Burning Man? Then give thanks, to the the people who sell you ice, to the Rangers, to your campmates, to the stranger who is now a friend, to (your dogma here) for creating the playa, the sky above it and the mountains that surround it. Make sure that you thank yourself as well. Give thanks, verbally and in your heart. You can’t do it enough.

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This weekend Fun Raiser

2007-08-17T18:19:23Z

Mark built a new Dome... Better, Thicker, Stronger... and we all want to see it...

Reminder - this weekend Amy's house is open to come work on the dome. We will plan things, help with stuff, etc. It's not a Fund Raiser - just a "Fun" Raiser - Bring whatever you want... we'll have some snacks and light food available. Feel free to bring a dish or whatever if you like.

I will be doing an all up test of the lights with Brad, tinkering with rebar bending, putting el-wire on bikes, and generally having a great time!!

Jack
801-6654

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Jedi Grill at the Sea Qual 2 pool side Party

2007-08-16T13:44:43Z

Here there everyone,

I am catering again this weekend and the pool side party. It open to everyone with not cover charge. The Jedi Grill is working it as an independent vender providing crazy good drinks and extreme tasties off the grill. If you don’t already have plans for this Saturday, Come on out and support me (us).

It’s located at Pinnacle at Galleria (Across from Borders books)
1100 Roseville Parkway
Roseville, CA

Here’s a link to last months Jedi Grill’n a the Sea Qual pool side party
http://www.creatingrockstars.com/PoolsidePromotions.html

Hope to see you there,
~Mark V
Jedi Catering

P.S. This Party is hosted by my friend Shon…. Here check out some of his stuff
Creating Rock Stars Productions
www.CreatingRockStars.com
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47855501

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Tents, vehicles, and structures

2007-08-15T16:40:07Z

Got the roster going, next step... figure how much room the camp/coop will need.

Last year we had 6 costco barns, 5 domes, 1 camping trailer, 1 RV, 1 packing trailer, and 1 12x24 evap pond. The Costco barns are 10x20 feet. The whole camp was 200 x 200 feet. Last year we also had 41 people. I posted a aerial photo of last years camp. Looks cool from space.

Please list if you are bringing a tent or structure and about how big is it?
Also list if you are bringing a car, truck, trailer, etc.

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CoExist Comedy Friday at 10 PM

2007-08-13T08:21:02Z

I reserved myself a ticket for 10 PM on Friday. Anyone want to join me?

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Ky-Van is back :)

2007-08-11T19:47:43Z

Those of you that were with the Chickens back in 2004 might remember Ky-Van. I nicknamed her "SpiderMonkey" because of how quickly and skillfully she could climb up the dome structure. This was harder than it looked because you couldn't step onto the middle of any struts without bending them. She finally gets to return to the playa and bring her husband along.

>As it turns out, events have conspired to inspire Scott and I to possibly try getting up to Burning Man this year. I guess the question is do the >Karma Chickens have space for more people in your camp, and if so, what do we need to do to help you guys prepare for BM? I know the >tickets are sort of expensive now but that's okay with us. Hope to hear from you soon.
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>Ky-Van

Got room for two more?

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Favorite heavy water on the plya?

2007-08-11T19:44:50Z

Besides Mojito's or Jungle Juice I was thinking of making a few gallons of a NON-carbonated heavy water... I was looking for some low ingredeant booze recipes, any favorites you would sugest?

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Ride to the playa?

2007-08-11T19:42:10Z

Does Anybody have space for one, possibly two to get the playa for midnight Sunday? I/we will pack fairly light...

If not, Skirblah, you're my man!

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Dome Building Party this Saturday!!!

2007-08-11T19:27:28Z

Karma Chickens!,

Sorry for the short notice. I am seeking volunteers for this Saturday’s Karma Chicken Dome building Day! As I have mentioned before, my intention is to build a much stronger dome to replace the one that got all bent up in the wind/dust storm and hammock testing last year. This Saturday (August 4th) Milo has allowed me(us) to use his dad’s workshop to build another dome for the Karma Chickens. I will require 2 to 4 people willing to help ALL day long this Saturday. The workshop is up country so we will leave as soon as possible on Saturday morning. I am happy to have anyone that wants to help just stay the night Friday night.

I’m stoked that we’ve got this day to work on it as the new dome as it will be ready for use for the Karma Chicken fund maker party.

Please post here or call me if you are able to assist.

Thanks,
~Mark

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Anything wanted from England?

2007-08-09T19:24:52Z

Hi Folks,
I'm booked to fly in from England on 23rd August. George might be with me. Does anyone want anything from England? Amy, I think it's too late to order the Mead :(
I'll bring choccies for all of course but perhaps you have some special requests...

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The Doctor is Out.

2007-08-09T17:02:49Z

I recently accepted a job with Turner Road Vintners as an assistant winemaker. I start in 2 weeks. The downside is that no one gets any time off from mid-August until November. During the harvest we will be crushing and "wining" 5 or 6 days a week with lots of overtime.

Which means I get to join the long list of Chickens not going to BurningMan this year. (%$@^!!!!*&*%) It sucks but I chose this career for myself so I ain't crying (much). Instead I will live vicariously thru your exploits ... and PHOTOS. Take lots of them. And since I will be living the Burn second hand, turn the dial up to "11" and live large, hug strangers, and get naked (not necessarily in that order).

I can still be help out with planning and stuff like that (Karma Chicken Auxillary). But someone else will have to build the pond and shower. I have some sanitation ideas for this year and will post them under a separate thread later.

<sigh>

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BMvirgin alert (me)

2007-08-08T09:07:20Z

hi!

This will be my first time on the playa this year. My original plan was to set up a small camp by myself, and spend the majority of my time out and about, but Candace (who I know from swing dancing) told me to find you guys on tribes, and now I'm thinking about doing something different.

So I have a number of questions:

Are you folks up for a newbie in the camp?
how can i pitch in if you are?
How do community camps 'work'?
What am I getting myself into? :)

-John Waldo

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Karma Chicken Roster 2007

2007-08-07T22:57:16Z

Karma Chickens attending in 2007

Confirmed
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Mark
Jill
Bob
Chip
Linda
Amy
Jack
Brad
Dan
Julie
Alyssa
Candace
John
Cici
Kieran

Possibles
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Anna
Mikey
Skirblah
Milo
Sage
Josh
Packratt
Su + guests

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spare ticket?

2007-08-07T22:55:58Z

Um, you must think me very dramatic. A big turn of events and I think I can come! Will know for sure tomorrow. Does anyone have a spare ticket that I can buy? Oh and a ride to the playa!!?!

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Need a ticket

2007-08-07T22:32:03Z

Change of plans. i am not going to the playa early and need a ticket.

Much obliged

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Sizes of tools

2007-08-07T20:36:36Z

Get your head out of the gutter!

What size nuts (sigh) are on the dome? And what size heads (double sigh) on the bolts in the dome?

I'm going to buy myself some deep drivers (now that's just wrong) for raising my shade structure and I was thinking I'd also buy a few extras for the dome.

5/16" bolts? 1/2" nuts and bolt heads? (crosses fingers)

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Hellooo Chickens...

2007-08-03T05:51:41Z

Just sayin hi.

I'm returning to the burn after a 6 year hiatus and am really lookin forward to it.

I was amazed to find such a community of burners in my own back yard when I joined tribe not too long ago, where were you hiding other than tribe? I'm only semi new to the area but never saw it.

So I thought I'd say hi since most of you all are local'ish. Maybe we can trade a little karma on the playa ;)

~A~

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