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For Sale Big Fun Party Bus / RV $2750.00 (THE NAKED RACER BUS)

nakedracer — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:53:07 GMT

The NakedRacer Bus is up for sale.

She certainly has been fun for me, but its time to scale down and take it easy...so the sweetie and I got a small bus VW bus. That means I'm selling the big white bus with the BIG PARTY DECK that now goes from front to back...that’s 35 feet of fun on top and inside.

She has been to the Burn twice and back with me.

Details:

- Renovated school bus registered in the state of CA as a 40 foot RV.
- Engine is gas 304 International.
- Shower
- Toilet
- 30 Gallon waste water tank
- Leopard print fur covered back bed room with queen sized mattress and under-the-bed storage. Small night stand with storage drawers. Sleeps 2 easily.
- Sink in kitchen.
- Large RV fridge with freezer. AC and Propane. Works great. Cold beer on the Playa ALL WEEK LONG.
- Microwave.
- Small convention oven.
- Lots of storage and shelf space for all your playawear.
- Small dinning table in kitchen seat 3 to 4...converts to sleep 1.
- 2 big fur-covered bench seats up front each can seat 4 to 5 and sleeps 1 each.
- This is a stick shift with 1 granny gear and 4 normal and reverse.
- Carbuerated engine and will need a shot of Fast Start if she has been setting for some time to start.

This is a big vehicle and takes a bit of finesse to drive but always a lot of fun! The deck on top is like no other and is always a hit!

Have look at my profile for images of the bus.

Asking $2750.00 or OBO.

Location: San Diego
760-470-7921
sweddle@gmail.com

Shane

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2 Rooms Available for Rent in Costa Mesa

MsNormaJean — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:45:07 GMT

Room #1 - Available immediately, $700 + 1/4 utilities
Room #2 - Available March 1st, $900 + 1/4 utilities
Driveway parking for both
Can partially furnish the smaller room if necessary

About the house:
Five-Bedroom private home in gated community at Fairview and Adams. Walking distance to OCC and grocery store.
Close drive to both 405 and 55.
Front living room is empty - bring furniture if you have it!

Living here:
Myself - Actress/Comedian - working a lot, vegetarian, clean, neat, non-smoker
Sons - 19 and 13. Older one works full time, younger is film/tv actor and student at Costa Mesa High
Cat - Mr. Puggles - very tame, loving

No more pets, sorry.

Please be a neat, clean, organized and quiet person. No smoking or heavy drinking at home. I had an outside smoker until recently and found his whole room reeking of it as it had permeated the floors and walls just from his clothes. So sorry, that's convinced me I want no smoking here, not even outside anymore.

Current roommate in larger room moving out on March 1st. Utilities are divided between myself, my son and other two roommates. (4-way split)

Great house, very clean and quiet, all new appliances, wireless internet, washer/dryer use, lots of kitchen space, great back yard to relax and sip your coffee!

Write me soon, these rooms will go fast!!
msnormajean@gmail.com

Norma Jean
www.allthingsnormajean.com

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Fuente roll call

Charlie_in_OC — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:27:24 GMT

Any one else going to Fuente?

Charlie

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Attention: San Diego Burning Man Regional Community Help Black Rock City DPW Keep San Diego Beautiful!

captainstorm — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:57:03 GMT

Attention: San Diego Burning Man Regional Community
Help Black Rock City DPW Keep San Diego Beautiful!

A small but efficient crew from the Black Rock City Department of Public Works, led by Playa Restoration manager D.A. (Dark Angel of Black Rock), is teaming up with Keep California Beautiful to help implement the new mandatory litter abatement plan for the upcoming Carlsbad Marathon on Sunday, January 20th 2008.

The Carlsbad Marathon will be the first special event to occur in the city limits of Carlsbad California, which is required by the city to develop and implement a litter abatement plan, under new requirements related to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

The litter abatement plan, designed by Keep California Beautiful used Burning Man's Black Rock City, the largest practicing Leave No Trace Event in the world, as their case study for successful behavioral change in opposition of mandating "structural controls."

The Carlsbad Marathon, whose new eco-slogan is "Only Your Feet Hit The Ground," will be the first event under the new stipulation due to the ongoing issue with litter in storm drains ultimately ending up in the ocean.

The DPW will attend Carlsbad Marathon as consultants, assisting the Marathon's organizers with their logistical game plan and effort. They will be signing runners up for the Marathon's "Eco-Pledge" as well as assessing the recycling and trash stations along the Marathon route.

The DPW is not the Clean-Up Crew for this event – instead, they will serve as ambassadors for the Leave No Trace ethic.

Want to join in the fun? Here's how you can help us keep San Diego beautiful:
There will be approximately 10,000 people running, and an estimated 20,000 spectators.

The Black Rock City DPW, incognito, dressed in Keep California Beautiful t-shirts, will be at the sixteen KCB Trash Recycling Stations along the marathon route.

We invite the San Diego burn community to join us as Eco-Agent Provocateurs amongst the crowd of spectators, helping to set the example by modeling good behavior and spreading the LNT ethic.

We need you, as burners, doing what you do to set that example. We need friends in the crowd who can "play" spectators and help us get the message out.

We need you to help us let people know that their trash shouldn't be hitting the ground and why…

Answer #1 The garbage can make its way into storm drains, which affects our ocean. We don't want to be swimming in trash!

Answer#2 Because it's the right thing to do!

This will be an uphill battle… and we need all the help we can get. There is strength in our numbers.

We would like it if you were friendly and non-confrontational. We don't need any escalation and we're not trying to be "in your face." We are ambassadors, trying to make a positive change.

For Runners or Walkers:
If you are running or walking in the marathon/half marathon, or know anyone who is, be sure to sign up as an Eco-Runner or Eco-Walker when you pick up your bib number, we need you to set the example from within the race itself.

Remember…Only Your Feet Hit The Ground! Make sure your cups and wrappers make it into the KCB Trash Recycling Stations.

The DPW Heavy Machinery Crew's very own Weldboy will be running in the race as our Top Secret Eco-Runner, keeping an eye out for responsible eco-runner's who are doin' it right and litter-bug runners who are doin' it wrong. We need you to do the same.

Check out Weldboy's Keep California Beautiful Page here: http://www.active.com/donate/KCB/weldboy

In addition to the trash and recycling containers at every water station on the course, Keep California Beautiful representatives will be strategically placed between water stations with additional collection bins for cups, gel packs and anything else you need to dispose of.

The Keep California Beautiful team members and designated volunteers will be "catching people in the act of eco running" and awarding gift certificates to runners and walkers throughout the event. All participants who have signed the pledge and been caught in the act will also have their names entered in the grand prize drawing.

Thanks to you, the citizens of Black Rock, Burning Man is the largest practicing Leave No Trace Event in the world, and together, we can take this practice to our immediate environment. We're ready to share the LNT ethic with the outside world in a bigger way, and we'd love to have your help!

For more information:
www.carlsbadmarathon.com
www.keepcaliforniabeautiful.org
da@burningman.com

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Gathering at Eon this weekend....

Dan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:38:30 GMT

Looks like its going to be a good turn out, all are welcome!

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Next beach meet?

Charlie — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:17:29 GMT

when?

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Great dancing in OC?

Kate — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:28:16 GMT

I have a birthday coming up, and would love to find a good place to kick up my heals! Any suggestions out there for some great dancing?

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Pirates invade Pu'uhonua UPDATE

smokeblower — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:05:13 GMT

Hi Everybody - RRRR! Happy New Year!

No change to plans... but more details are available at http://puuhonua.org/new-years.html

Once again this New Year's Eve Pu'uhonua will erupt in merriment, looting and pillaging as Pirates Invade Pu'uhonua. It's a 48 hour party starting Sunday at noon going through New Year's Day at noon. Find out more at http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Pirates-invade-Puuhonua-A-48-Hour-NYE-party/escondido-ca/48193e84-521d-48ab-a15a-6a04608ce303

Cap'n Smoke Blower

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Charlie's back

Charlie — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:58:24 GMT

Just thought I'd let folks know I'm back from Barcelona, and, um, I'm not returning. So bug me!

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Pirates invade Pu'uhonua this NYE

smokeblower — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:18:09 GMT

Once again this New Year's Eve Pu'uhonua in Escondido will erupt in merriment, looting and pillaging as Pirates Invade Pu'uhonua. It's a 48 hour party starting Sunday at noon going through New Year's Day at noon. Find out more at http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Pirates-invade-Puuhonua-A-48-Hour-NYE-party/escondido-ca/48193e84-521d-48ab-a15a-6a04608ce303 and stay tuned for more details next week!

love,
Smoke Blower for the new Pu'uhonua residents: _Greg, Sher Love, $13Bill, Smoke Blower & Luscious

p.s. the only rule at Pu'uhonua - A Place of Refuge - is to leave your enmities at the door.

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EON Tribe...

Dan — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:37:51 GMT

It was suggested to me that I create a Tribe for EON, one kinda already exists, but I've changed the name from Freedom Clan to Eon Ranch. All goings on at Eon will be posted there, I've made it a private Tribe so as to keep the happenings out there, and location to those who need to know. Here's the link, please join if you are not already a member, take care!

Dan

http://tribes.tribe.net/eonranch

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Rebuilding: Bjurts at Madre Grande discussion on SD Burners

verbamour — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:50:18 GMT

I have started a discussion on the SD Burners site to coordinate part of the rebuilding effort at Madre Grande, namely, the construction of bjurts (a yurt-like structure, see http://bjurt.com). Here is a link to that thread:
http://sdburners.tribe.net/thread/ae468121-e31d-4df2-8697-628156d0c1e0?newpostingid=7ea3974c-3975-4072-ace0-f4930dd0eca6#7ea3974c-3975-4072-ace0-f4930dd0eca6
and here is a copy of the first post of the thread:

Greetings fellow burners,

I talked to Tracey at MG yesterday, and she is very interested in getting a few bjurts (http://bjurt.com). She is bringing it up at the meeting today, so I should know more in a few hours.

But for now, let's start with the logistics:

We don't yet know when we can get back into MG, but the most likely work weekends would be either 11/17 (the weekend before Thanksgiving) or 12/1 (the weekend after). If possible, we want to get these made before the rains start (if it's going to rain this year).

The goal is to build 5-10 bjurts, place up 5 on-site and the rest to other locals in need.

The main on-site resource will be ash, so we would have to bring everything else. There may not even be porta-potties, so we may be using camp toilets (I can bring a mini-bjurt to give privacy).

While this list is preliminary, here are a few things I think we need:
Event coordinator - Carl and I are working closely on the overall bjurt effort, but it would be handy to have someone run the camp (placement, food, water, public relations (talking to the cops)).

Generators

Extension cords

Drills and 1/4" hardened steel drill bits (I have one drill press and one bit, but we should have more to drill in parallel)

Pliers, hammers, wrenches (crescent and socket), files, and other assorted hand tools (I will bring some, but we need more)

Camping toilets (if porta-potties are not in place)

Shade, eating, and sleeping structures (I can bring shade structures (I have lighter structures than the bjurts as long as the winds are low) and we can sleep in the bjurts Saturday night)

Tables, chairs, cook stuff (I can bring a portable BBQ)

Tarps (we have enough billboard vinyl for almost 10 bjurts, but for the roof, silver tarps would block the sun better and may be easier to fit)

3/4" EMT conduit (I (Athena in LA, actually) am working on getting this donated, but it may not come in time)

Pins and clips (I have enough of these for the initial build, but I am going to try to get Fastenal to donate some)

Happy, hardworking people (10-20, the more we have, the faster it will go)

That's all I can think of for now. Please reply to suggest other things we might need or to let us all know what you can volunteer.

We will make this happen,
-bender

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Looking for Loved Ones? / Calif. wildfire victims / aid sought

Zen — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:38:45 GMT

Looking for Loved Ones - Safe and Well: Safe and Well is a nationally accessible website, developed as a free community service by the American Red Cross, that provides a way for individuals affected by a disaster (within the U.S.) to list themselves as "safe and well." Then, loved ones can check on the status of their family and friends. Register and connect at 1-800-RED CROSS or www.redcross.org.

Orange County Rescue Mission is accepting all non-perishable donations and gift certificates to restaurants Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm Map to Orange County Rescue Mission. They are also asking groups to organize canned food drives, for more information please visit www.operationoc.org

Wildfire Volunteer Information
If you would like to help please do not attempt to go to the affected areas. Trained first responders are in place and assisting where needed. Intentions may be for the best but going to evacuated or hazardous areas only slows efforts and creates distractions.

Below please find additional resources which may be useful to people affected by the fires:

• County of Orange Public Information Hotline: 714/628-7085

• 2-1-1 Orange County (resources and connectivity): 2-1-1, or on a cell phone dial 1-888-600-4357

• Orange County Fire Authority (fire containment/evacuation information): 714/573-6000 or www.ocfa.org

• San Diego Update Hotline: 619/570-1070

• San Bernadino County Public Information Line: 909/355-8800

• Food Donation Drop Off Sites (as of 10-25-07):

Community Action Partnership Food Bank (12640 Knott Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841)

Second Harvest (426 A Almond, Orange, CA 92866)

Rescue Mission/Village of Hope M-F 8am-6pm - non-perishable food or gift certificates for food (1 Hope Dr., Tustin, CA)

• Donation of Goods (as of 10-25-07):

Goodwill (check your phone book for your nearest location.) When your donation is designated for fire victims, Goodwill issues vouchers to Red Cross. These vouchers are then distributed through Red Cross disaster service centers to individuals affected by the fires.

Community Action Partnership Food Bank - accepting personal items, hygiene kits (toiletries, shaving kits, etc.), diapers, clothing, household goods (12640 Knott, Garden Grove, CA 92841)

Working Wardrobes (11614 Martens River Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708)

The American Red Cross of Orange County is staffing its emergency operations center around-the-clock and is working to assist our communities with Red Cross services as needed. Thank you for your support.

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Lost in the O.C.

Zen — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:09:50 GMT

Howz it peeps,
I'm out here in O.C. (Cypress) for a whole lotta months and looking for what's up. I got a book to write and some networking to do before I go back and live in the jungle on Hawaii again. I grew up out here but left twenty years ago. i am Hoping to meet some cool people and have a little fun in the mean time.

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OC Burner Camp out

Swaa — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:10:50 GMT

We are planning a camp out in the month of October for the folks who can not make it to the Decoms, it will be the NON-Decom Camp out,

please stay tuned for more info

swaa

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The First Burn - Roll Call

captainstorm — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:08:26 GMT

So-Cal Decompression - FDLM

No tickets will be sold at the gate this year - so get your tickets now!

Ticket prices will go up on the 15th from 35 to 45 bucks

We are doing our first ever burn this year - If u Havent heard this your totally missing out - its a sculpture inside a sculpture. One sculpture burns away to reveal another one, and its a giant skull - whats not to like!

The main plaza is going to have the stage and several theme camps and be heated at night and indoors!

Lastly - please invite your friends - we have a great venue and we want lots of people to come out and enjoy it.

So put out the word! We want to sell more tickets to make this a success!

www.fuegodelosmuertos.org

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Help, I'm looking for a mechanic!

B-Dub — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:12:59 GMT

Does anyone know a good and trustworthy mechanic in the OC (Tustin) area. I need work on my Chevy Blazer. Thank you!

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Predecompression

Charlie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:53:36 GMT

Hi.
The glow is wearing off. I'm visiting my parents. Orange County always depresses me but I've found hope: There is this tribe! OC Burners, hooray! Please, somebody, tell me. Is there any gathering happening this weekend amongst people whom I could meet and find a haven in this sterile atmosphere?

Haven't met yet, but missing you already,
Nissa (aka Charlie)

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Anyone going to the playa later in the week for rideshare?

imadoofus — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:36:29 GMT

Cant get week off!! thinking of leaving Thursday evening or friday for the playa. Anyone with similar schedules that I can rideshare with?
Or worst case anyone want to rideshare and chip in for gas/a little of the car rental cost for the same? My bucket of bolts wont make it till there

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Commerce

DustyBiker — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:22:19 GMT

I guess commerce makes the world go 'round, huh? That seems to be what most of these Tribes are good for any more- commerce.

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Hair Extension PLace

BabyBell — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:01:24 GMT

Does anyone have any sugg. for a place that sells colored hair extenions?

Thanks!

Baby Bell

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OC Burning Man Camp

SpiritBlade — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:32:44 GMT

Greets!

I'm a 3rd year burner, heading back to the playa with a friend or two. I stayed at Entheon Village last year, but am looking for an OC Burner Camp on the playa if there is one.

Any heads up would be appreciated.

~Jaguar

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Ride share from SD to OC burn tonight?

Wyrdsyster — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:36:12 GMT

I am thinking about doing the migration to OC for tonights burn, anyone want to ride share?

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OC Artist - EP Devic - Obscure Patterns

Devic — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:32:14 GMT

Namaste .. I am here in OC and wanted to share my music with you'll .. please feel free to send feedback/comments on this ..

... and the earth shakes whilst with our unceasing head noddin' the gods dance...

Tracklist:

01-Devic - Out There... (7:25)
02-Devic - Insomnia... (7:52)
03-Devic - Till The Sun Breaks... (8:27)

Info and Samples at
http://shop.d-a-r-k.net/live/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=130

All tracks written and produced by Devang Dedhia aka Devic.

Mastering by: Arahat.

Cover Artwork by: Mayank Dedhia.

The track "Out There" is slower darkpsy, 135bpm proggy grooves with darkpsy dose.
The track "Insomnia" is faster at 152 bpm with layered twisted sounds.
The track "Till the sun breaks" was inspired by the poem "And Death has no dominion" by Thomas Dylan.

It is also available on other online shops like cytopia, audiojelly and the likes ..

peace,
Devic

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Kids at Alma Paradiso June 1-3

B-Dub — Wed, 09 May 2007 21:27:06 GMT

I went to Alma last year and had a great time but kept thinking how much my daughter would love camping on the beach too. This year I am going to bring her (she is 6 years old) and was wondering if anyone else is going to bring any kids.

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OC Burner Events for May 07

DustyBiker — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:31:29 GMT

Wednesday May 2- we're meeting up at the Goat Hill Tavern on Newport Ave. in Costa Mesa for happy hour 6pm to whenever.
Wednesday May 9- Korean food night in Garden Grove
Saturday May 12- Beach Burn in Huntington Beach, at the south end of HB before you get to Newport Beach. Enter at Brookhurst or Magnolia, turn south and park by the last cement finger that extends out into the sand; our firepit is at the end of that sidewalk.

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House of Blues Anaheim Thu, April 19

FREEkaya — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:02:49 GMT

PATO BANTON & MYSTIC ROOTS

COMMON SENSE

BETTER CHEMISTRY w/ A SURPRISE GUEST TBA {CD release Party for the latest album intitled "6 Foot Shorty"} Pato will also be performing with BC www.betterchemistry.net

House of Blues Anaheim
1530 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802

714.778.BLUE

price : $20.00 - $23.00
door : 7:00pm
show : 8:00pm
age : all

www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp

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Freedom Fest II call for theme camp registration!

Viagra — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:51:59 GMT

Greetings!

More information on:

Freedom Fest II (April 20-22, Ocotillo Wells)

To buy tickets and register your RV, go to:

www.freedom-clan.net

YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE TICKETS
PayPal processes all purchases but accepts major credit cards as well.

Remember there will be NO ticket sales at the gate, advance purchase only.

The theme camp registration page is not quite up yet, but we urge theme camps to register as soon as possible by contacting our City Planner, Jason Murphy at:

jmurphy(at)jasonmurphy(dot)org

This one's gonna rock, I can feel it in my bones!

Viagra

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City Planning for FFII

Swaa — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:08:11 GMT

We are in the process of planning the city layout, we need your input
if you are planning to put up a Theme camp, Chill space, art work etc.

please let me us know

thanks

swaa

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Work Weekend for Freedom Fest II

Viagra — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:45:43 GMT

You may have already seen this posted: This weekend is the big work weekend for preparing Dan's property for Freedom Fest II; help is needed trenching and laying pipe, moving large items, and erection of structures. Any handymen and handywomen out there willing to help please contact me offlist or call (760) 271-0432

This is YOUR event! Let's make it a great tradition.

Thanks,

Viagra

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Volunteer call for Freedom Fest II

Viagra — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:37:22 GMT

Woo Hoo!

Lots of chat out there about Freedom Fest II. April 20-22, Ocotillo Wells. Our website will be up for ticket sales shortly, so hang in there. YES, it's happening, and YES, you can help! We need Rangers, Greeters, Earth Guardians, Fire safety, camp placement, you name it! This is YOUR event.

Lots of people have contacted Dan to volunteer, and we are incredibly grateful. But he is also incredibly busy, so I have volunteered to serve as volunteer coordinator of volunteers for Freedom Fest II. Please contact me if you need any information, as well. Hopefully I won't lead you too far astray.

So if you want to volunteer, or if you have any question, feel free to e-mail me or contact me by phone at 760-271-0432. Most policy decisions for this event have already been made and are not subject to change by debate, so don't even go there...but if you have a really good suggestion, we're all ears!

And please be kind...I'm new at this kind of thing ;-)

Viagra

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Hola my Friends!...

Dan — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:07:55 GMT

Just wanted to say hi to all, and thank you for inviting me into this wonderful Tribe!

Love at ya,

Dan

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Moving to OC!

Lisa — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:33:47 GMT

Hi. I'm going to be moving from NYC to OC. I am in the process of interviewing with 3 companies out there. I'll have my "in-person" interviews in a couple of weeks. So hopefully by April I'll be out in California, soaking up some sunshine! (desperately needed when you consider that yesterday morning as I made my way to work it was only 15 degrees outside!!)

Anyway, this year will also be my first year going to Burning Man! I just got my email yesterday that my tickets are in the mail! My cousin, who has been going to Burning Man for years had always been pushing me to go. I wanted to, but my job always prevented that (a meeting planned for the day after Labor Day) But this year I am going!!

So, with that being said, if anyone has any suggestions for making my transition to the OC easier, I'm all ears! Plus, I'd love to know about any events and meet some of the wonderful OC Burners!!!

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Freedom Fest II April 20th - 22nd

Swaa — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:30:54 GMT

WOW!!!...all I can say is...WOW!!! There will be an official announcement by this Monday regarding Freedom Fest II, I have received a TON of support, emails, and phone calls regarding this event, I have been answering email and phone calls non stop! I have found a few key people in the community who are as eager as I am to make this event happen, and happen well! I'd like to thank everyone who got in touch with me, please forgive me if I missed responding to anyone.
Like I said, the official announcement will come very soon, but I can tell you that I feel very comfortable with the people I am working with for this event, we share the same vision for this event, it will be a community oriented Burner event featuring local performers and DJ's that we rub elbows with in our community every day. In addition, today I secured an additional 10 acres for this event, tripling the original venue size. Please save the dates, this is going to be gooooood :-)

Mucho Love,

Dan

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Freedom Fest II

Swaa — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:34:24 GMT

We are in full swing, a planning group is going out this weekend to get the area plotted out, a website should be up early next week, keep that weekend open!!!

swaa

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aha

DrEvil — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:06:18 GMT

Aha, So OC Burners ARE on tribe now!
Gotcha!

yahoo wasn't enough anymore...

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Anti-Valentine's day party updates

DrEvil — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:34:27 GMT

A couple update announcements:

1) Just to clarify - you do to have to be single to come to the party, but you can't come on a date. "Boo" to dates.

2) new category just added to the worst breakup/ most embarrassing date contest: Most psycho ex-girlfrriend/boyfriend story contest.

3) If you have a good anti-romance/date-gone-wrong movie we can screen, bring the DVD with you.
Some possible suggestions, but hoping for better ones:

Misty
So I Married an Ax Murderer
Super Ex-Girlfriend
One night at McCool's

And in case you missed the original event post:

Come and bring your choice of chocolate, wine, champagne, or even
cream & strawberries.
Let us partake in the decadence.

The host will be serving chocolate penache cake and bitter chocolate covered almonds, accompanied by the finest Two-Buck Chuck.
Activities will include "worst breakup" and "most embarrassing one night stand"
stories contest.

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 more on this date 8:00 PM

Location:
Hidden Playa Apartments
2574 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

619 238-5528

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Do you need a ride to BM 8/28 to 9/3

nordsly — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:48:38 GMT

I have rented a 35 foot RV, and have room , last year we did this and the newbies we took up ended up staying at our camp with us. looking to share the gas and have a good time on the way up. We are packing up the RV here in Huntington Beach OC, but making another stop off the 5 freeway to pick up a friend and some supplies in the pasadena area. we are hoping to leave HB by 2pm monday the 28th, and get back sometime on the 4th. email me and lets talk
Lynn

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Meetup at Goat Hill Tavern

DustyBiker — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:49:38 GMT

Thursday night Jan. 11, 2007, about 6:30 or 7:00 pm. It's on Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa, you can't miss it!

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Remember.....most of us are at

namewitheld — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:11:47 GMT

the yahoogroups. Its REALLY REALLY active.
I don't even still live in the OC but keep in touch by the group.
Cheers ya'll.

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looking

nativeman — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:20:09 GMT

looking for fellow o.c performers??
any one else out there???

sleep with angels
muckieha

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Calling out for Villians, goons, bond girls and death chicks

captainstorm — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:19:47 GMT

Calling out for Villains, goons, commandos, bond girls and death chicks on New Years

In keeping with our Spy theme Stormhold will be transformed into the lair of an evil villain with various chambers and areas set aside for the torture and entertainment of would-be secret agents. Every 30-60 minutes of the evening of new years we will be randomly selecting an “Supreme evil villain” from the crowd who will ascend to his or her evil throne and from there will have absolute power. They will be able to randomly select people from the party, send out their henchmen or death chicks to capture them and demand services, or spotlight unsuspecting guests to be strapped to a giant spinning wheel of pain and pleasure. The “victim” will be spun on the wheel and carry out whatever “punishment” is chosen by the wheel. To serve our supreme villain we need a few volunteers.

We need evil death chicks and henchmen to take 1-hour shifts to serve at the whim of the supreme one.

If you would like to take a shift during new years please indicate so on your RSVP so we can add you to the schedule.

P.S. this should all be done in fun and play and no one has to do anything they don’t want to.

Casino Room
Mr E has kindly consented to setting up his Casino tables for the weekend and hosting at least one tournament. The rest of the time the tables will be open for whatever kind of gambling. Want to host a game?

Eye of Death
We will be playing one of my favorite games called Wink at some point during the weekend. Will you be the assassin? Can you kill all your fellow spy’s before your discovered?

Handcuffed
Randomly selected people as they enter the party will be handcuffed to an unknown fellow spy for limited short time periods. Prepare to get to know someone a little better!

Bond Movies
Of course at various times over the weekend we will be playing Bond Movies for your viewing pleasure.

Saturday
“Make it Take it” Saturday – DJ slots open – sign up on DJ list with Brutus and play 3 records or until you train wreck and then go to the end of the list. We may have slotted DJ’s from 9pm – 2am Saturday night.

New years party flyer
http://blackco.org/bondage2007

*****Remember this is an invitation weekend long party for our community of friends so please RSVP to bondage2007@blackco.org ASAP if you think you might go and get on the guest list!******

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San Diego Fire Conclave Presents...

Sizzle~~~~~ — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:51:42 GMT

We are pleased to announce the San Diego Fire
Conclave's first open spin jam, set to take place this
weekend at the SD Decompression - Fuego de los
Muertos. All are invited to participate!

The spin jam will commence Saturday night at
approximately 7:00pm and continue for about 1.5 hours
or until fuel runs out - whichever comes first.

If you would like to participate, please bring the
following to the stage no later than 7:00 (ish) on
Saturday:

~~ your fire toys

~~ a safety towel or duvetane.

~~ a designated safety. (Please check in at the fuel
depot WITH your designated safety prior to lighting
up.)

~~ fuel (some fuel will be provided but your donations
will ensure that we don't run out).

We hope to have music from any or all of the following
sources:

**DJ music coordinated by Saynt.

**Drumming (if you'd like to, bring a drum or other
complimentary instrument).

**If you have a piece of music that you have
choreographed a routine to, let us know. We will try
to facilitate special musical requests. Please bring your music in CD Format marked with which track you want to use.

Safety oversight will be provided by FDLM's
illustrious fire chief, Taz, and his safety
volunteers. Thanks Taz!

If you think you would like to throw down with us on
Saturday, please drop us a note. We look forward to a
fun night of fire!!

Dazzle, Sizzle and Business Buddha

You are invited to please join the San Diego Fire Conclave tribe.
tribes.tribe.net/SDFC

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Flattery Camp - Los Angeles Decom 2006 - Comming back for 2nd year!

Brotherluv — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:17:44 GMT

Greetings fellow Burners,

Well - You asked for it,
You cried when it ended last year,
You demanded more and more,
Even the Rangers want it more than Sex
What you say!

Yes - Flattery Camp returns to the Los Angeles - for 2006.

For all those who ventured into the chill zone last year at the LA
Decom, enjoyed being flattered, better yet - helped to give out
flattery! Well - you get to do it all over again.

Secret Chill space with hidden delights to drink, will again be
provided as tonight the word was out and discussions done, as
Brotherluv, Papa-J, Rebecca, and Harry, will again present Flattery to
the streets of Los Angeles.

Do come to the Los Angeles Decom on October 14,2006 - and help us
Flatter the world!

Keep the faith (burner faith)
Brotherluv

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All my OC Brothers and Sisters

namewitheld — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:29:16 GMT

My brother had a great time last year at LA Decom with all of you guys.

He's going to be showing up this Decom with his girlfriend and her son.

Hope you all can meet up and I'm so sorry I'm not going to be there.

Have a great Decom!

Love,

Keri

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I NEED A RIDE TO SAN FRANCISCO>>>PLEASe

lost — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:50:16 GMT

my ride to san francisco from orange county just bailed out on me. I have an rv fulla peeps waiting for me until monday night. If i can't get a ride i can not go. I have gas money and positive energy. if you can help or give a ride or know someone who can, please call 914.534.1068
thank you, lost

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burner newbie

Andalusia — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 19:06:13 GMT

Hey, I'm planning on going to burning man this summer, for the first time. Any hints or suggstions from anyone? I'm really excitied about going and want to make the best out of my experience. Thanks

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need ride from Reno to BRC

Darien — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:34:08 GMT

my BF Jim will be arriving at Reno airport on thursday august 31st at about 6:30pm. is anyone able to give him a ride to the playa? he's a nice guy and i'm bringing most of his gear so he'll only have a bag or two - so it's not a huge space commitment. if anyone could help out, we'd really appreciate it.

please tribe message me and let me know if you can assist. thanks!

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Burning Man Hairstyles... discount!!!

®ick — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:16:28 GMT

Burning Man Hairstyles...

20% discount if patrons even so much as mention the MUTAYTOR or BURNING MAN!!!! (until Sept. 4th)

Here's the Link...

http://www.myspace.com/sirenssalonmelrose

They do great dreadlock extensions, Special Effects colours... some pretty amazing styles too!

Great prices...

SIRENS hair salon in Los Angeles- just off Melrose @ 657 north Spaulding
323-653-2520

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Independance roll call and line up revealed! Come join us under the stars for a FREE sonic and visual journey!

Conscious Pilot — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 18:10:55 GMT

Yo yo yo! I know you're already cruising to the best party in the world, but heres the line up and some news!

My roommate Boomer and I have been working hard on a dope co-ed DJ/remixing and VJ set. We will be doing visuals with our projector on the side of a mountain! From 9 to 11. Then...

After our music set is over, the visuals are just beginning however, as Electric Enlightenment takes full effect with both Boomer and Myself behind the controls of our VJ equipment at the same time! Boomer will be rocking the video effects while I rock the mixing! Be on the lookout, you might see yourself on the screen in the midst of a kalidescope!

And now...for the line up!

After you rock your body in the park...

Indepen-dance Day- Saturday July 1st

This will be an outdoor desert camping event, and best of all, its FREE. Featuring some of the best talent in Orange County with a splash of LA and LBC, this promises to be one of the best ways to spend an evening between here and Vegas (Bodyrock's party in the park is the best way to spend that day :-P).

This will be a 2 stage event, and the line-up includes:

The Phunk Factory:
9-10:30 Saynt
10:30 -11:30 SUPRISE DJ
11:30 -1:30 Wobs and Nonfiction
1:30 3:30 Bodyrock DJs
3:30 4:30 Joplin
4:30 5:30 Cirel
5:30 ?? Pete Spinning and Derek Andrew

Arrakis:
9:30 - 11 Conscious Pilot and VJ Boomer
11 1 N8 and Jay Splatt
1 2 Edy B
2 3 Freeman
3 5 JP and Rhines
5 - ?? Riki Yamata vs. DJ Nubbz

Carpooling is encouraged as it will cut down on our environmental impact and the amount of traffic too and from the location.

In addition, seeing as this is the fourth of July weekend, typically it is spent launching fireworks in the sky. WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS LEGAL OR OTHERWISE WILL BE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT. There will be dry grasses at the location among other regrettable ramifications for allowing them. Sorry.

You should also note that the desert has a tendency to go from extremes in heat during the day to equal extremes in the evening, and while the location is well shielded from the typical desert winds, it should still be advised to prepare for that as well.

Other than that, camping is allowed, and encouraged. Free water will be available, as well as a gorgeous view of desert landscape and stars (which are only rumored to dot the skies if you live in a major metropolitan area).

Please be respectful and aware of your environment! And please, MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN!

You can call the info line after 6pm the day of at: 714-360-9677

Or get the info before noon by getting on the elist @:

elist@consciousphunk.com

Hope to see you there!!!!

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Sunsets in Paradise..

SAYNT — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 07:14:40 GMT

Dear Friends and Family,

Next weekend yer pals at Ninja Skillz and Blue Insomnia are having a shindig in Baja, Mexico called Alma Paradiso. We're crazy excited about this event as we've managed to get our paws on a beautiful strip of beach near Rosarito and Ensanada for all of our butt-moving, hand-drumming, fire-dancing, sandcastle-making, volleyball-playing, and sweet love making ( fingers crossed! ) delight! It's double cool for me cuz it's sort of an unofficial " coming home " party... ask me over a Corona, and I'll fill you in... Just wanted you to have the lowdown on Alma Paradiso according to me.

Since I was a wee little Saynt, dreaming the good dream about being able to share the music that moved me with with everyone in an effort to move them, one of my favorite daydreams was to be able to play music on some picturesque exotic beach somewhere. Right at Sunset. You know... the kind of sunset where the powers that be take thick and vibrant orange, purple, and blue brushes and color the sky... I'd always picture myself rocking out with this crazy tribal-style music. Something almost primal. Then, I'd imagine that there was a huge a crowd of folks there, some were dancing, but alot of them had drums. Big ones, little ones, empty paint jugs, empty water bottles... anything that made for a decent percussion instrument. We'd all be playing together. The same beat... all in sync. Conduits ALL for the divine pulse.
Funny thing about being a part of such a dynamic and encouraging community... you get to do shit like that. SO... On Saturday at Alma Paradiso, I will be laying down a tribal set from 7pm - 830pm. RIGHT through the sunset and RIGHT on the beach.
The only thing missing is YOU. So I'm putting the call out to anyone and everyone who wants to partake. Bring a drum. Big ones, little ones, empty paint jugs, empty water bottles... anything that makes for a decent percussion instrument and help me transition from day to night right there on the sand. Lets see just how huge we can make this drum circle. Our sacred space. Then lets see how many dancers we can bring into it. This is an endeavor for us all. We all take part. Beyond DJ or Drummer, we'll wake the gods, channel the divine pulse, and become participants in a very new spin on a very old style ritual. If you'll be joining us in Mexico, join me with your drum/jug/whatever on Saturday.

I'm just one of a whole menu of tasty Performances and Music.
If you have yet to snag a ticket, you can do so on the website.
http://www.almaparadiso.com

Tickets are still on sale, $50 for the WHOLE WEEKEND!

I look forward to seeing you guys, it's been too long...

All love and respekt,

~ Saynt

p.s.- If you guys are planning on staying in LA that weekend, do check out the party that Alma Project ( almaproject.org ) is doing. Same kinda name, not related, but they are super cool folks.

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The Elysium Midsummer Festival

Fire_Goddess — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:44:15 GMT

So here it is, long awaited- The Elysium, Midsummer Festival.

To live a fulfilling life is to understand that paradise can exist every day. Let our vision of Elysium become yours. Come and be a part of our dream July 14-16

We want to welcome you to the fields of Elysium!
The Elysium Midsummer Festival is the next stop on our journey to enlightenment and bonding within our unique community. The weekend of July 14-16 will be the one you will remember and don't want to miss!
In a beautiful remote location, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, you will share in a relaxed, friendly, natural setting with amenities that will allow your time here to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. Every site will have access to water, electricity, bathrooms and showers. RV hookups will also be available in a limited quantity. With your help we will take you to the land of beautiful people, music and scenery. You will experience an eclectic mix of Southern California musical talents, performers, art and creativity. All performances will be on the main stage, situated under the canopy and magic of a 100-year-old oak tree! The site is accessible by any type of vehicle, on a private campground reserved exclusively for us to come together and create an unforgettable experience!

More details to follow!

If you have any questions hit me up on tribe or e-mail me directly at khaskin@gmail.com

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Welcome to Alma Paradiso...

SAYNT — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:13:13 GMT

In the desert paradise of Fuente Eterno, we shed the cares that haunted our souls. We discovered that bliss was no longer an adequate description of the feeling we all shared. It was nothing short of magic and nothing that any of us were prepared for. We left lighter of spirit. We left with souls that had ears to hear the divine pulse and hands to touch the raw energy of this place we call home.

June 9 - 11, 2006 we invite you back beyond the border of our country and our perceptions to take what we have learned and build upon it. To create, dream, laugh, sing, dance, build, play, chill, and anything that our brilliant minds can do at the behest of our spirits to find this divine pulse within ourselves and within each other. We depart for an exotic beach in Baja, Mexico. A brilliant shore where the sun casts its glory endlessly so that no fragment of it's majesty is lost to darkness and the waters are so like the stuff of myth that Neptune himself must have wept at thier making. We've called upon the energies of the most accomplished musical talents, performers, and creative souls to lay the path before you.

Now you get to walk it.

We invite you to experience this pulse for yourself. To elevate your boundaries of awareness and those around you. To redefine your very nature and find the Alma Paradiso or Paradise Soul within.

Sunset Drum Circles, Fire dancers, DJs, and performers of all kinds will guide you...
Details coming soon.

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Hey now ...

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 21:54:19 GMT

Nice meeting you folks last night. Sorry i crashed and burned early... :)

~ Blue Bear

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A Tropical Rain Forest Event

Punjab — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:10:37 GMT

Hello,

I’m letting all of the tribes know about a regional event coming up soon – Rebirth. Burning Man, but rather than radical desert survival – radical tropical rain forest survival. Details of the event can be found here:

http://www.kapilina.org/bigisland/rebirth2006.html

Hawaii… Fire spinning capital of the world… Big Island… Hot tub ponds heated by thermal vents… Black Sand Beaches… LAVA… REAL LAVA! And a Burning Man regional event.

I’ve tried to figure out how to reduce costs as much as possible for everyone coming over from the mainland (if you can think of anyother suggestions please post):

Rideshare thread from the airport to puna here:
http://kapilina.tribe.net/thread/5438fe28-b674-4c10-9bed-3334aae6f4e3

Cheap Airfare From Mainland:
vacations.travelzoo.com/hawaii.../229965

www.airtech.com/specials.html

Shipping Art/Supplies:
http://kapilina.tribe.net/thread/daca9206-f7a4-4c58-a763-49b96731a584

Again if you know cheaper means please repost. See you all there!

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THIS JUST IN FOR PEOPLE HEADING TO MEXICO LATE TOMORROW

The Danetta — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 09:39:19 GMT

The Tecate border is only open from 5 am to 11pm. Saynt just called saying that they had to go the next border station. Please make sure you plan time wisely.

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Roomate Needed / Wanted

Karen — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 23:40:38 GMT

Hi everyone. I currently live in Lakewood and am considering moving to the OC. Not by the beach (too expensive) but in the Tustin - Orange - Santa Ana area (I work in this area and it would make my commute a LOT easier). Does anyone know of a place or a room to rent. I am very responsible and have been at my job for 11 years. I can give references if you want.

Thanks for your help

Karen

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Burner Investment Opportunity in Thailand - The Magic Garden Bungalow Village.

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:22:41 GMT

Hello all
so I have been in Thailand just short of two months. I came here or more accurately I left my life in Los Angeles to seek healing and growth inwardly and outwardly. I allowed my life in L.A. to become stale and borring. Just too easy. I didn't like the man I was becoming - quite bitter toward myself and relationships. Events were actually pushing me out of L.A. Not getting over losing what I thought was my life time partner and losing my main work contacts. Nothing was keeping me there...except I liked creating chill spaces at parties...which was a fun but expensive hobby and preparing for Burning Man...again another expensive hobby. So I choose to sell/give away everything and venture to Thailand with the intention of physical (still need my hip replacement operation - can't be done in Thailand as I thought) emotional and spiritual healing and Adventure. I now swim everyday in the ocean before 7am and have strengthened the muscles around my right hip to gain greater torso support in order to ease some of the pain. (I've got to the end of this year to come back to the States to get the operation completed.) It's taken 5 years but I have finally re-developed my meditation practice and am doing my best now to respond to life rather then react in slavery.
I always wondered where my natural desire to create environmental chill spaces would take me. This was an enjoyable and rewarding hobby but could I take it to the next step and create a business out of it. This I observe is what I fell into here in Thailand. Specifically Lonely Beach in Koh Chang, Thailand. I am creating what I like to pompously label as the "World's first permanent Burning Man installation on Thailand." The Magic Garden. This includes a restaurant, chill zone with faux fur, and a garden area with two 5-7 person hot tubs. The decor and atmosphere is psychedelic Buddha chill. Adjacent to these structures is The Magic Garden Bungalow Village containing 40 gorgeous bungalows. 15 bungalows with private toliet/hot shower/fan. 15 bungalows with private toliet/hot shower/air conditioning. 6 bungalows with private toliet/hotshower/air con grouped into 3 pairs - each sharing a 4 person hot tub and 4 bungalows with aformentioned stuff and their own private hot tub. There will a center shared chill space/party area - The Power Lounge - similiar to one I created at Burning Man last year. (We'll even have a tribute to "Pinkys" and "Pink Mammoth" of BM called "Pink Dragon" each Sunday afternoon/night - complete with poi, hooping, stripper poles and shadow dancing.) The drawings for all this are at

http://www.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=37218935/a=34223838_34223838/t_=34223838

These were made by Lang - my Zen contractor in Thailand. He created this on a CAD program and I wasn't able to reproduce the file to send so I simply took photos of it off his monitor. It's really a cool program - when you click on the area it tells you the dimensions of the structure or space in meters. All this is on 4.3 RAI (7500 sq. meters of land - 1.6 acres) that I have leased out for 14 years by creating a Thai/American Company. Costing less per year then my 15' by 15' apartment in Venice! The captions for the drawings explains what you are seeing and the only items missing from the drawings is a 16' aluminum geodisic that'll be brought from the US to serve as the reception/travel agency/guest locker area. This will be below and right of the restaurant. Also, there will be another 16' dome that'll house 3-4 Thai massuesses. The dots are all palm trees. The walk ways will be made of wood. Now the money is in place to build (land is cleared tomorrow by 20 Thai) the three circular structures, - restaurant/chill zone/hot tub garden - the underneath kitchen and rooms,Thai housing for 16, wooden deck next to Banyon Tree that'll have swings connected to the branches and cement paving the front driveway. This will all be finished by April 10th and we will be up and running just prior to 4/20/06 and in time for the Burning Coconut Man Regional.

The Magic Garden Bungalow Village

An experiment in sustainable living art.

Intention - to create a physical and energetic environment that further inspires one to heal, create and explore while living in a community of like minded individuals.

The Costs - presently the exchange rate is 39 baht (and raising again - started out 41 baht per dollar two months ago) All figures are based on 40 baht per dollar to simply math.

One year's rent - 450,000 baht ($11,250) 14 year lease with 20% increase every three years
One time leasing fee - 200,000 baht ($5000.00)
One time land office fee - 70,000 baht ($1750)
Construction of 40 bungalows,decks for hot tubs, toliet/showers, wooden path ways, all electricity requirements (except lights), all plumbing (except electric pumb from well) and Power Lounge chill space - 3,000,000 baht ($75,000)
25 air conditioners - 300,000 baht ($7500)
40 mattresses - 100,000 baht ($2500)
20 fans - 12,000 baht ($300.)
40 hot water shower heaters - 120,000 baht ($3000)
50 bedding and pillows - 100,000 baht - $2500
7 four person hot tubs, thermal pads and shipping - 840,000 baht ($21,000)
Decor/lights, black light gardens/Power Lounge decks, floor padding, cushions, pillows with faux fur liners, etc. - 200,000 baht ($5000.00)

Total cost of building and furnishing for first year - $134,800

SALARIES FOR ONE YEAR

One year salary for manager - $12,000
One year salary for English speaking reception person $9600
One year salary for two Thai caretakers - $1500 each or $3000 total
Total yearl salaries - $24,600

UTILITIES
One time fee for building well and electric water pump - 18,000 baht ($450)
Electricity - high estimate is $3000 per year

Total cost for creating and operating for one year - $162,850

Additional cash reserve - $17,150

Total investment for 90% stake - $180,000 (I own 10%)

This is a long term/fun term investment. You will receive your orginal investment back in less then 2 years and if you hold on for 14 years you will triple your investment ammount. If we sell prior to the lease ending then a greater profit will be made.

INCOME

15 bungalows with private toliet/hot shower/fan - 400 baht ($10.) per night - $150 total per night at full occupancy
15 bungalows with private toliet/hot shower/air con - 600 baht ($15) per night - $225 total per night at full occupancy
6 bungalows with private toliet/hot shower/air con/shared hot tub - 1100 baht per night ($27.50) - $165 total per night at full occupancy
4 bungalows with private toliet/hot shower/air con/private hot tub - 1300 baht per night ($32.50) - $130 total per night at full occupancy
= $670 per night at full occupancy

Using two years operating costs
Year One (including cash reserve for equipment repairs etc.) $180,000
Year two - Rent - $11,250
Staff - $24,600
Electric - $3000
= $38,850 for second year operating costs

Total to operate for two years - $218,850

Dividing this two year total $218,850 by $670 per night a full occupancy = 327 nights at full occupancy to break even for two years expenses. That's 164 nights per year at full occupancy.

The projection belows are my best estimate talking to various bungalow village owners.

High season Oct 1st - April 1st (4 months at full occupancy, 2 months at half occupancy) = $100,500
Low Season April 2nd - Sept 30th. (3 months at half occupancy, 3 months at quater occupancy) = $45,225

Total from bungalow rentals per year - $145,725

Other yearly revenue
1) There will be a "Pepsi" fridge at the Power Lounge full of beer, soda, juices for sale - Whatever we sell will have 100% mark up.
2) Commission from selling city bus tickets, mini-bus tickets, ferrie tickets, tour packages = min $3000 per year
3) We get a 50 baht commission off all Thai massages How many per year is your guess good as mine.
4) Bar sales from parties - 100% mark up of what we sell

Two year total from bungalow rentals only - $291,450

Original investment recouped in less then two years and 6 times the investment after 14 years.

Third year operating costs with raises and such - $40,000
Third year return - $145,725. Over $100,000 profit per year by third year.

NOTE ABOUT INCOME TAX AND PREPARATION - Thai law is seven percent of income received, but we do have a very creative local accountant who charges 22,000 baht per year ($550) to allow us to pay the 7% on as little as legally possible.

Now beginning the fourth year will have a 20% increase in rent. From $11,250 to $13,500 for rent for the next 3 years. Then another 20% increase every three years. If we match raising costs, repairs, etc with raising rental fees then for the last 12 years we can make $1,200,000 profit from original $180,000 investment. Feel free to check all figures and tell me where I may be wrong in my calculations.

Now if we sell out earlier then when our 14 year lease is up (of course we can renogiate but who know what land prices will be in 14 years - It has trippled in the last 3 years. )
The sale is based on
1) Our sale price for the business and property and years left on lease
2) Does the purchaser want to simply take over our present lease with it's remaining years?
3) Or can the purchaser negotiate with the owner to begin a brand new lease at whatever they decide.

Minimum cash investment is $10,000.

NOTE: The speed of investment money coming in determines the rate of construction. The first money invested goes to paying back the pre-paid first year lease of this land and contract fee. All the next money goes to building the bungalows (and walkways) at the speed of investment flow. First we will build the 15 bungalows with private toliet, hot shower and fan that rent out for 400 baht. Next will be the 15 bungalows with air conditioning for 600 baht. Then the final bugalows with hot tubs at their prices. So what I am getting at is that we don't have to have all 40 bungalows built to be up and running. I would like to be fully built and open by next high season in Oct. But, who knows, perhaps the weather will be nice in September and this could be a great place to decompress from Burning Man. Up to you.

Thanks...Marcus
yesmarcus@gmail.com

Thailand phone number is
071438945 country code is 66

You add 011 for international
and leave out the 0 between the county code 66 and city code, so it becomes;
0116671438945

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Experience FUENTE ETERNO...

SAYNT — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:16:31 GMT

Blue Insomnia and Ninja Skillz Music brings you

Fuente Eterno

March 3rd - 5th, 2006
Baja, Mexico

There is a place that exists in all of us, beyond the shrouded veil of our
most serene fantasy. In this place, far beyond the desert of the rat race,
sprawling cityscapes, and frustrations of our waking lives, the swirling
crystaline waters of purification and rejuvenation stem forth from an
eternal fountain to surround and embrace us. It ushers away all of the
stress, fears, and doubts to leave us in the peaceful place of BEing that is
our birthright. A place of simple serenity where we realize infinite
possibility and renewed hope. It is here that we close our eyes and become
an audience for the song of the wind as it dances though the palm trees that
tower above. We listen closer still to hear the voices of the ancestors
whisper within the sounds of running water even as if they were travelling
downstream from the caverns nearby that bear their tribal designs. There is
something ancient about this sacred space. This peacefull oasis is a place
within all of us where we can retreat to and become one again. Our own pool
of bliss that eases mind and body while elevating the soul. A place that
could have only existed in our imagination, our hope, or in tales long lost
to antiquity... until now.

Fuente Eterno or the Eternal Fountain exists and is an experience unlike any
other. A 3 day retreat to a paradise in Baja, Mexico where numerous natural
hot springs bubble up from the earth, waterfalls cascade into pools of cool
blue water, and beats from Southern California's finest Sonic Shaman mingle
with the sounds of our laughter to echo through the canyon oasis.

And you are invited...

http://www.fuenteeterno.com

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Chinese New Year 2006!!!!!!!!!!!

SAYNT — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:01:52 GMT

** CHINESE NEW YEAR EVENT **

Happy New Year, friends and family! Ni hao!

No, not *that* new year...I'm talking about Chinese New Year!

2006 (4703 by the Confucian calendar) is the Year of the Red Dog, and Phoenix Projekt is inviting you to a spectacular night's event complete with dazzling fire performance, kickass martial arts displays, inspiring aerial magic, traditional Chinese Lion and Dragon dance, a midnight parade, Taoist altar and blessings for the new year, all-night tea ceremony, and the sounds of some of our community's MOST ROCKIN' DJ's. We will also host an 8:00 $10 all-you- can-eat Soul & Chinese food buffet catered by chefs Fong and Yealang, so bring your appetite and a pair of chopsticks and dig in, honey!

Chinese New Year festival is about gathering friends and family together to celebrate new beginnings and welcome in luck and fortune...in this case, with LOTS of good music, kickass fire and martial arts performance, and dancing. This year, the Year of the Red Dog, marks a transition year in the Confucian cycle and the circle of the Five Elements (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire.) This year is the turning point between the last twelve-year cycle of Metal and the next twelve-year cycle of Water...but there's a catch: 2006 is a Year of Fire (melting the Metal to transform it to Water) and we intend to honor that with a dizzying spectacle of martial arts and fire performance. Come dressed in your Mandarin best for a discounted admission price, and we'll see you in 4703!

Gong Hee Fei Choi, everybody! Happy New Year!

- Anna Maltese

info for event below:

Phoenix Projekt, Ninja Skillz, and HipGenesis present

Chinese New Year 2006

The Year of The Dog

8pm till Dawn

Saturday Febuary 4th, 2006

10,000 sqft Downtown LA Locaion.

$10 Limited Presale

$15 In Costume

$20 Without

For More Information, Visit:

www.CNY2006.com

Or Call 323.297.2407

Featuring the Sounds of:

Nick The Neck
Scorpia
Satchi
Guardian ( Ninja Skillz )
Mike Insane ( Ninja Skillz )
Sammy Bliss ( POCKET, Ninja Skillz )
Mark Zabala ( Ninja Skillz )
DJ Blue ( blueinsomnia.com, SD )
Saynt ( Ninja Skillz )
Wolfie ( djwolfie.com )
Jesse wright ( POCKET )

And Performances by:

Phoenix Projekt
Machina Candeo
DC Juicy
Ray Ray

with Special Performances by
Volcano Flux & KARIS

Kung Fu and Traditional Chinese Lion/Dragon Dance

Soulful Pan Asian Buffet by Chefs Fong and Yealang
8pm-12am ($10)

Gong Hee Fei Choi!

www.CNY2006.com
www.ninjaskillz.net
www.pocketunderground.com
www.djwolfie.com
www.machinacandeo.com

Sound courtesy of POCKET Sound

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Mutaytor OC debut - Jan 20th at Galaxy in Santa Ana

Matty — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 18:59:34 GMT

Happy New Year...Matty here from Mutaytor, and l hope you all had a fantastic NYE celebration!

We'll be bringing our show to the OC for the first time on Friday Jan 20th at Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana. We've never played down there, and wanted to reach out to the community for some suggestions to help promote our event.

Does anybody have feedback about where to post/promote our event? We'd love to see some OC burners down there, and any feedback would be great!

Gracias and see you soon!

Matty Nash
The Mutaytor
www.mutaytor.com

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The voices

La)'(La — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 16:52:29 GMT

The voices are talking to me. They keep telling me that I need to water the hedge. What are they telling you?

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You People Rock...

Lady Lux — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 04:35:29 GMT

I just have to tell you that ""Love you people...I mean it man I was telling my Hedge that I havent felt the Love as real as this in for ever! Always a good time with you and more to come I'm sure...Love and Bright Lights for the Holidays...Maybe I'll see some of you tomarrow at Goats Tavern

Licks and Bites Lux

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Joshua tree music fest review - shades of burning man

Brotherluv — Thu, 07 Jul 2005 03:11:49 GMT

Greetings fellow burners,

I just found this review of the 2005 Joshua Tree music fest and it mentiones how the burning man influence is felt at the festival.

Do check it out:

http://www.kyndmusic.com/monthlyissues/june05/joshuatree.htm

Keep the faith(burner faith)

Brotherluv
(Flattery camp)OC Burners/SD Burningman

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New to Burning Man--Help!

MsNormaJean — Sat, 07 May 2005 15:21:29 GMT

I have never been to Burning Man, have no idea of the concept, yet am intrigued to learn more about it.

I figured that local OC people would be a good start.

Thanks!

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Xaruba Cafe

artstopfirebuster — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:25:06 GMT

Xaruba Café at Floralia in Xara Dulzura.

The Orange County Burner Group and friends are hosting the Xaruba
Café in the food court at Xara Dulzura. Xaruba Café was born from a
little gifting idea called Chai Bala Café and Bad Idea Theater to
create an all new comfy desert oasis (on the grass) called:
Xaruba Café at Floralia in Xara Dulzura . After having started a fun
morning coffee social at SD Decom the OC group and friends will be
opening their curtains once again welcoming everyone to come enjoy a
morning coffee and breakfast snacks with us. …

While you have your "wake-up cup" you may also be able to enjoy the
featuring of Jones' Waffling Way Station! …. along with some donuts,
Danishes and other breakfast snacks that will be made available by
the Xaruba café.

This should get you off to the start of a great day! .

Then around 11:00 am, enjoy the talents of "Alexiis" who will perform
and teach belly dancing on our stage inside the café. We do
encourage participation and to show how much we care every attendee
will also receive some candy!

At various times throughout the day and evenings the Xaruba Café will
morph into hosting and the making of an assortment of drinkables such
as Chai (tea drinks) nice cold Lemonade and even exotic Turkish
coffee blends and even hot coco, just look for the open sign and
come in to check us out!

Also watch out! Because in the evenings the Xaruba Bad Idea Bar will
be serving up our very own version of a very Bad Idea for libations
and special drinks, such as the infamous Flaming Fraggles!! And those
other really Bad Idea concoctions. Come enjoy the talented Bartenders
as we pour you some wondrous blends, kick back, party or chill in the
comfort of the Xaruba's chill space where everybody has a laid back
good time. Again look for the "Open" sign and enjoy.

As this is a Leave No Trace event,
We ask that you "please bring your own cup or mug for us to fill."

Please note: If you'd like to participate and share we will always
accept your random donations of any unopened breakfast foods, full
bottles of alcohol or mixers and/or extra coffee cups to gift, so
please bring any generous offerings by the café anytime.

We are all looking forward to serving up good times with our friends,
family, hip shakers, and stray caffeine addicts. We'll bring you up
or down…make it hot or cold…it's your choice.

Thank you.
The Xaruba Café Staff.

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