Merry and I has an absolutely great time at Elysium. I blam eeach and every one of you for that. :) It was fun trying to meet everyone there and I did pick up about 40-50 new names so that in itself was fun. New friendships are always sweet.
I have to mention again that I'm just floored by the amount of sexy bottoms running around at Elysium, men and women alike. Hotties! Great talent in dancing, hooping, flagging, fire and smiling all-a-yous.
Shamaya's wedding was blissful, wonderful and I feel lucky to have been witness to it. Thank you both for sharing your family with your family (if you catch my drift).
I know that few people made it into our camp but I think the best performance art of the weekend - no offense to the amazing performers who worked hard on their...performances - was Jake's Sangria Shark Attack. We'll post our pictures later. Special thanks to Jake and Jenn for rides to the airport and stuff. Thanks to Katya for the tent, it was no big deal :) Thanks to the Heathens for breakfast, that was nice. Thanks to Merry for coming and being a good sport about the debacle on the flight back home.
Thanks everyone for making a fantastically fun weekend happen. It was just awesome getting to introduce Merry to you and to the vibe of the area. I truely hope to see some or all of you in the Northwest sometime. You have friends up north that like, love, care for you and want to dance, laugh and smile more often with you. Holy crap, I'm tired.
I have to mention again that I'm just floored by the amount of sexy bottoms running around at Elysium, men and women alike. Hotties! Great talent in dancing, hooping, flagging, fire and smiling all-a-yous.
Shamaya's wedding was blissful, wonderful and I feel lucky to have been witness to it. Thank you both for sharing your family with your family (if you catch my drift).
I know that few people made it into our camp but I think the best performance art of the weekend - no offense to the amazing performers who worked hard on their...performances - was Jake's Sangria Shark Attack. We'll post our pictures later. Special thanks to Jake and Jenn for rides to the airport and stuff. Thanks to Katya for the tent, it was no big deal :) Thanks to the Heathens for breakfast, that was nice. Thanks to Merry for coming and being a good sport about the debacle on the flight back home.
Thanks everyone for making a fantastically fun weekend happen. It was just awesome getting to introduce Merry to you and to the vibe of the area. I truely hope to see some or all of you in the Northwest sometime. You have friends up north that like, love, care for you and want to dance, laugh and smile more often with you. Holy crap, I'm tired.
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 8:55 AMOh man - any weekend I have to come back from, explain to my boss how I was attacked by a shark while I was camping and thats why I am all beat up and bleeding, is pretty awesome.
I have to agree - thank you organizers, thank you awesome performers, thank you medic guy who checked up on me after my friends got the shark to let me go, thank you sexy people (lord there were a lot of them) and anyone else I have forgotten.
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 9:24 AMJohay summed everything up that I wanted to say...
But, yes, a big thank you to everyone! I had an amazing time and was very impressed with the festival! You guys have got a great thing going, and I'm glad I got to experience it.
Thanks for all the wonderful hospitality that we received, and if ever any of you come to Seattle for a visit, let us know and we'll return the favor.
Blissfully tired,
Merry
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 10:20 AMSorry we didn't meet! I too met a lot of new people, and renewed friendships with so many!
This was an absolutely perfect event from my perspective:
close to home (for us anyway)
perfect weather
water
trees
And most importantly: a beautiful group of sexy bottoms, tops and hearts - I was so moved by the performances, the hugs, the love I felt that for the last four hours on Sunday I grinned continuously with a new stream of tears starting about every 15 minutes.
Thanks to Rabbit, Phil, Bronchop, Drew, Yuba, Brutus, Kiwi, Bet-C and so many who went to so much effort to make everything feel effortless and perfect.
Thanks to Renfey and Zirk Ubu and the DJ's, especially Yona, who made me feel so glad I can contribute.
Thanks to Phoenix Project and the other fire performers, and especially to Unitfier, who once again blew away my very high expectations.
Thanks to the Chicken Shack for once again making us bring home all our food, nourishing bodies and hearts.
Still coming down and haven't unpacked yet...
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 10:37 AMI also want to thank the Liquid O crew, The heathens, Phat elvis, the performers and DJs, Shane and Amaya, The rangers, and all you ka-razy folks for making it a wonderful event for 3 years in a row!
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 11:58 AMThank you for creating so much love and beauty! What an incredible weekend!!!
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 12:05 PMThank you all!
For the love, the healing, the comraderie, the fun!
So much I have to say, so much I can't. I don't think my feet have touched the ground yet.
I adore you all and can't wait for the next time!!
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 12:29 PMCan't thank you guys enough for putting all of your hard work into this event. The weekend was magical. :-) -
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 12:47 PMBeautiful weekend! Thanks so much for all of your hard work! Everything was just amazing from the stage to the great way everything was so well organized! Thanks for the pool too! Wow! What a weekend! -
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 1:53 PMSpecial Thanks from the Purple Haze and Orange Juicers, we loved playing Elysium. -
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 1:56 PMYes a big heartfelt thanks to all the people who worked hard to make it special. -
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 2:08 PMThis was my first time at Elysium...and all I have to say is WOW! WOO HOO! AWESOME! AMAZING! INCREDIBLE! FUN! EXCITING! TERRIFIC! BEAUTIFUL!
You guys did a absolutely fantastic job bringing this event together! Thank you SO much!
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 2:10 PMthank you to everyone who was there.
The music was bangin, the people were hot as fuck, the performances rawked my world and ooooooh so much more.
My brain sis just too tired and still in awe.....
Oh yeah....
love you fuckers
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 2:35 PMJohay, it was a pleasure meeting you as well!! Thanks , Jen for the intro.
WOW...what an incredible weekend!!!! We...out did last year, which I didn't think possible. The love , energy...performances were outstanding!!!
Amaya, Shane's wedding...brought the beauty and vibe up 10 fold. Love you two and all the work you put into it.
Ranger love was abound...Phat Elvis..Eon Ranch...thanks for letting me be part of all three camps!!! Always there for you;-).
Just too many peeps to thank...but you know I love you.
Still floating in the joy. May Elysium linger on in our lives for a while.
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 4:05 PMI appreciate the appreciation of everyone! Thank you to all the participants to keep the vibe so high. A huge thanks to all the hard work before and after the event by the volunteers and organizers. And thank you to the universe for not raining on us! :)I can't wait to do it again next year! -
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 4:06 PMI'll chime in too to offer my humble thanks. This was such an illuminating event for me that I am truly grateful to all who had a hand in making it happen. -
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 4:28 PMO........M.........G!!!!
WOW
I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Elysium is the ONLY event I go to, that is just fine by me because it is MY FAVORITE!!!!
thank you!!!! I had an amazing time and never felt more loved!!
Heal~Eysium rocked!!!!
Art Creation Station rocked!!!
Coffee rocked!!!
Chicken Shack rocked!!!
the mushroom bar rocked!!!
the pool rocked!!!!
having showers and real toilets rocked!!!!
the trees and creek rocked!!!!!
a wedding in the midst rocked!!!!!
dj's all rocked!!!
bands rocked!!!!
fire and belly dance performers rocked!!!
the organization of parking and greeting rocked!!!
the stage rocked!!!!
I was also very impressed at how well the recycling went! Thank you to everyone who contributed!!!!
AWESOME!!!!!
If I forgot someone forgive me as I may not have known... but you are appreciated and loved!!
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 4:36 PMYES...YES!!! I agree, it was awesome. I was so glad that it was at the same location as last year. Trees, streams, toilets, showers and only 2 hours away. A beautiful location. Thank you so much to all the organizers, it was put together superbly. Wonderful time, wonderful people. I loved it!
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 4:27 PMMuppet and I were blown away at the level of performances and organization this year! We just kept shaking our heads in amazement over the entire event. Absolutely over the top. I know it was very very difficult for you guys this year for many reasons. We are so thankful that you pushed through your challenges and made this amazing event happen. Sweetness in the air and in our hearts!
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 4:40 PMJohay it was so good to finally meet you and Merry.
This event took all the best parts of our community
and wrapped it into one, living, breathing, beautiful package.
The energy of joy and life was so palpable. The feeling of love
and of being loved was surrounding us all weekend.....
It is my favorite event, absolutely. I always leave amazied at this
community and all that people give to one another. Please don't
ever stop....
Vixxen
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 5:30 PMThanks to all who organized the weekend... who built... hauled... made music... cooked... danced... frolicked... mixed drinks... you made me not want to come home again.
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Mon, July 14, 2008 - 6:31 PMSo it's damn near impossible to remember everyone to thank everyone and to see every performance, but we please allow me to add a few more behind the scenes and added fun folk like Taz, Matty Lust, Lawrence our security guy, the Tiki Fucko's and their margarita's, the RLD with the before and after music along with the MiscreAnts and their magic berry tasting afternoon :)
I HEART Elysium so much!!! Good luck trying to top this one next year guys cuz it ain't gonna be easy!
Many thanks to the organizers and participants alike along with special thanks to my camp mates who were the icing on this big 'ol Elysium cake for me :) I'm a much happier girl because of you all!!
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Tue, July 15, 2008 - 1:40 AMJust wanted to chime in and say thanks to all of you for making it a wonderful event. Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.
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Wed, July 16, 2008 - 8:16 AMthe hardest part was coming home again... i had such an awesome time with you all! thank you thank you thank you. my favorite event two years in a row... the site is fantabulous for all the reasons already mentioned.
get this: my guy got mad at me for popping in a dj sample disk monday night and dancing around his living room for half an hour. (didn't tell me while i was doing it, of course.) "you've been gone for three days doing that... haven't you had enough yet?!"
never!
biggest huggggs and kisses for the doers and the shakers
and the merriment makers.
you truly rock my world,
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spark*l ~ christine