Flaming Joe Burn 2007 Survival Guide
October 27, 2007
What is this?
The Flaming Joe Burn is an artistic expression promoting community building, artistic awareness, free-expression, and just about any other idea you can think of. This event came from two burning desires of the artist: 1) Promote a brighter, happier, shinier, and more socially aware culture within Wyoming, and 2) BURN SOMETHING! to help promote the ideas and expression of similar events.
Who is ultimately responsible for this?
OK, so that’s cool, but is someone in charge? ABSOLUTELY NOT! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR OWN ACTIONS!
This event is merely an exhibition of an artistic nature. The artist has provided a piece to be burned, no additional responsibility is granted or implied.
What else should I know?
This event adheres to the tenants of the BLM’s Leave No Trace program. What you bring with you, you must take out to an approved disposal facility. Quite frankly, this site needs all the help it can get, and everyone is encouraged to pack out that “little bit extra”.
There is a restroom facility at this site, however, IF IT DOESN’T COME OUT OF YOUR BODY, DON’T PUT IT IN THE POTTY! Given the way that this facility works, and its proximity to the beautiful Flaming Gorge…DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTING GARBAGE IN THE POTTY!
How do I get there?
The Lost Dog camping area is located 16 miles from Green River, WY.
Coming from the West or East:
Take I-80 exit 91 to Green River. When coming down the off-ramp, keep to the right, making the turn over the overpass. You are now on Wyoming 530. Continue through Green River, southbound. Once you leave the city limits of Green River, Lost Dog (watch for the sign) will be a left hand turn 6 mi. from town. Follow the dirt road 10 miles to “the gorge”….you won’t be able to miss us once you are there.
What do I bring?
1. Each vehicle must have a Flaming Gorge use pass from the Ashley National Forest. If your vehicle is spotted without one, you can be fined, jailed, and/or removed from the Recreation Area. This link will help you find a pass vendor if you are unable to pick one up in Green River: www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/p...endors.shtml It would also be advisable to refer to your activity in the area as a "get together with friends" if you are asked. Since we have no association with any official organization, this is the truth...and we want to avoid any excessive scrutiny by law enforcement if we can.
a. The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area office is located on Uinta Drive (Wyoming 530) in Green River on the south end of town. Passes can also be obtained at Maverick or Ace hardware in Green River.
b. Office hours are Mon-Sat 8:00am-4:30pm.
c. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area has a use fee of $2.00 per day; $5.00 for 16 days or $20.00 for an annual pass.
2. An Open Mind!
3. Enough food and water for all in your party. Finger foods and snacks work best.
4. Warm clothing in layers. Wyoming is treacherous this time of year, it can be very warm during the day, and below freezing at night.
5. Someway to light yourself at night (flashlight, headlamp, glo-stick, etc.)
a. DON’T BE A DARKWAD!
At night, anyone and everyone who isn’t lit in some fashion will be extremely difficult to see and collisions can and do occur.
6. Bright, fun costumes. Dress appropriately for the season. This is hunting season in Wyoming. While no-one should be hunting in this area, idiocy abounds. Wear bright colors, avoiding tan, brown, black, and anything that can cause you to be mistaken for wildlife!
7. Fun noisemakers! Drums, samba shakers (two cans taped together with rice inside), rain sticks, flutes, etc.
8. Garbage bags – in keeping with the Leave No Trace philosophy, you are responsible for your own garbage.
9. Anything else your heart will desire in this picturesque (a camera?) setting.
What don’t I bring?
1. A Bad attitude!
2. Pets. It has been previous experience that pets can cause all sorts of problems. Leave them at home!
3. Flammable liquids, hazardous materials, etc. This is just common sense for most of us, but we have all seen stranger things!
4. Fireworks. The discharge of fireworks is prohibited within national recreation areas.
5. Firearms. Firearms pose a danger to anyone and everyone at this event. Given that this is the height of hunting season, if you do have a firearm in your vehicle, LEAVE IT THERE!
Begging, Pleading, etc.
Construction of the rune will begin at about 9:00am on October 27th. If you have any wood to bring, please do….the site has two hungry fire rings in addition to the burn pyre. If you have an extra bucket you can bring, this would be most helpful too.
Some Words of Caution
No survival guide is complete without a few words of caution. So here goes with some common problems:
1. If you drink – designate. For many this will be a unique trek into a very unique setting. The roads are a) unfamiliar and b) not that good. It would be best to be at your full capacity to navigate this terrain.
2. Ask before you touch. These types of events can be extremely sexually charged. Always ask before you touch, and remember to respect boundaries. NO, MEANS NO!
3. Use common sense….and don’t cloud your judgment. “I was so messed up on {insert appropriate chemical here} that I didn’t realize what I was doing…” usually doesn’t hold up so well if you end up in court.
A Final Reminder
This event should be a wonderful and peaceful environment for all!
Remember, you are responsible for yourself, your well being, and your actions at all times!
Enjoy, have fun, and let’s burn this sucker down!
October 27, 2007
What is this?
The Flaming Joe Burn is an artistic expression promoting community building, artistic awareness, free-expression, and just about any other idea you can think of. This event came from two burning desires of the artist: 1) Promote a brighter, happier, shinier, and more socially aware culture within Wyoming, and 2) BURN SOMETHING! to help promote the ideas and expression of similar events.
Who is ultimately responsible for this?
OK, so that’s cool, but is someone in charge? ABSOLUTELY NOT! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR OWN ACTIONS!
This event is merely an exhibition of an artistic nature. The artist has provided a piece to be burned, no additional responsibility is granted or implied.
What else should I know?
This event adheres to the tenants of the BLM’s Leave No Trace program. What you bring with you, you must take out to an approved disposal facility. Quite frankly, this site needs all the help it can get, and everyone is encouraged to pack out that “little bit extra”.
There is a restroom facility at this site, however, IF IT DOESN’T COME OUT OF YOUR BODY, DON’T PUT IT IN THE POTTY! Given the way that this facility works, and its proximity to the beautiful Flaming Gorge…DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTING GARBAGE IN THE POTTY!
How do I get there?
The Lost Dog camping area is located 16 miles from Green River, WY.
Coming from the West or East:
Take I-80 exit 91 to Green River. When coming down the off-ramp, keep to the right, making the turn over the overpass. You are now on Wyoming 530. Continue through Green River, southbound. Once you leave the city limits of Green River, Lost Dog (watch for the sign) will be a left hand turn 6 mi. from town. Follow the dirt road 10 miles to “the gorge”….you won’t be able to miss us once you are there.
What do I bring?
1. Each vehicle must have a Flaming Gorge use pass from the Ashley National Forest. If your vehicle is spotted without one, you can be fined, jailed, and/or removed from the Recreation Area. This link will help you find a pass vendor if you are unable to pick one up in Green River: www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/p...endors.shtml It would also be advisable to refer to your activity in the area as a "get together with friends" if you are asked. Since we have no association with any official organization, this is the truth...and we want to avoid any excessive scrutiny by law enforcement if we can.
a. The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area office is located on Uinta Drive (Wyoming 530) in Green River on the south end of town. Passes can also be obtained at Maverick or Ace hardware in Green River.
b. Office hours are Mon-Sat 8:00am-4:30pm.
c. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area has a use fee of $2.00 per day; $5.00 for 16 days or $20.00 for an annual pass.
2. An Open Mind!
3. Enough food and water for all in your party. Finger foods and snacks work best.
4. Warm clothing in layers. Wyoming is treacherous this time of year, it can be very warm during the day, and below freezing at night.
5. Someway to light yourself at night (flashlight, headlamp, glo-stick, etc.)
a. DON’T BE A DARKWAD!
At night, anyone and everyone who isn’t lit in some fashion will be extremely difficult to see and collisions can and do occur.
6. Bright, fun costumes. Dress appropriately for the season. This is hunting season in Wyoming. While no-one should be hunting in this area, idiocy abounds. Wear bright colors, avoiding tan, brown, black, and anything that can cause you to be mistaken for wildlife!
7. Fun noisemakers! Drums, samba shakers (two cans taped together with rice inside), rain sticks, flutes, etc.
8. Garbage bags – in keeping with the Leave No Trace philosophy, you are responsible for your own garbage.
9. Anything else your heart will desire in this picturesque (a camera?) setting.
What don’t I bring?
1. A Bad attitude!
2. Pets. It has been previous experience that pets can cause all sorts of problems. Leave them at home!
3. Flammable liquids, hazardous materials, etc. This is just common sense for most of us, but we have all seen stranger things!
4. Fireworks. The discharge of fireworks is prohibited within national recreation areas.
5. Firearms. Firearms pose a danger to anyone and everyone at this event. Given that this is the height of hunting season, if you do have a firearm in your vehicle, LEAVE IT THERE!
Begging, Pleading, etc.
Construction of the rune will begin at about 9:00am on October 27th. If you have any wood to bring, please do….the site has two hungry fire rings in addition to the burn pyre. If you have an extra bucket you can bring, this would be most helpful too.
Some Words of Caution
No survival guide is complete without a few words of caution. So here goes with some common problems:
1. If you drink – designate. For many this will be a unique trek into a very unique setting. The roads are a) unfamiliar and b) not that good. It would be best to be at your full capacity to navigate this terrain.
2. Ask before you touch. These types of events can be extremely sexually charged. Always ask before you touch, and remember to respect boundaries. NO, MEANS NO!
3. Use common sense….and don’t cloud your judgment. “I was so messed up on {insert appropriate chemical here} that I didn’t realize what I was doing…” usually doesn’t hold up so well if you end up in court.
A Final Reminder
This event should be a wonderful and peaceful environment for all!
Remember, you are responsible for yourself, your well being, and your actions at all times!
Enjoy, have fun, and let’s burn this sucker down!
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