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Maker Faire 2009

2009-09-21T17:50:26Z

http://cbs5.com/eyeonthebay/maker.faire.eccentric.2.1191318.html

Interview with Kimric

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Steampunk Gathering in San Jose CA Sept 13th 2009 - FREE

2009-09-09T21:51:25Z

~~ Please feel free to cross-post to others that might be interested ~~

Steampunks are invading the "Antique Autos in History Park" event!

Antique Autos in History Park
Sunday Sept 13, 2009
Noon till 5:00pm
1600 Senter Rd San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: FREE!

We're using this event to get our Steampunk gear on, gather together and enjoy a day in the park. We'll be taking a break to enjoy a potluck picnic lunch at around 2:00ish. Bring your picnic gear, something to share and a beverage (alcohol is not allowed in the park) and we'll gather on the lawn of the Hill House (the Hill House is located directly across from the Fire House). There MAY be picnic tables available, but plan to either bring your own chair, or sit upon the grass... we're steamPUNKS so grass won't hurt us ey?

History park is a fabulous place for photos, so bring your cameras.

There's a fantastic Trolly barn chock full of steam powered cars & engines, O'Brien's Sweet shop, and plenty of house museums to browse... oh, and the park will be full of antique cars!

Hope to see everyone there!

In steam we Trust,

~Miranda~

Official info below:

Antique Autos in History Park Description:

The 9th Annual Antique Autos in History Park presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San Jose will take place on Sunday, September 13 from noon to 5:00 PM. This event fills History Park (Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA) with antique autos, fire equipment, bicycles and motorcycles of all makes from the 1900 to 1945. Also located on the grounds will be early day gas engines which will power saws, washing machines and other tools needed in the early days. Activities are provided for kids of all ages. This year, members of the Model T Club will again attempt to assembly a Model T in less than 6 minutes. The event is free to everyone.

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Shade Structures

2009-08-04T18:01:50Z

My friends and I are making up a bunch of these structures for our camp and want to know if anyone else wants to get in on our bulk order. I'll be ordering this week, so let me know ASAP.

For prices and info see:
www.formandreform.com/wordpress/

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Maker Fair video 2008

2009-07-27T20:32:55Z

What is steampunk

Neverwas haul and other familiar faces

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The engine, it runs!

2009-07-18T19:16:07Z

Fired up the Victory engine yesterday, we will be running it at the Party on Friday the 17th of July.
See the video;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26639011@N06/3718233164/

Kimric

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More on the Soirée

2009-07-07T16:15:37Z

Neverwas Haul Victorian Soirée 7/17

Date & Time: Friday, July 17, 2009
4:00 PM
A Victorian Soirée – A Fundraiser for the Neverwas Haul Project
Friday, July 17

Come join us at the Shipyard in Berkeley, CA for an afternoon and evening of Victorian food, libations and entertainment aboard the Neverwas Haul. We will begin with serving High Tea at 4pm, cocktails and h’ors doevres at 5:30pm, dinner on the Haul and in the patio at 6:30pm, followed by risqué entertainment until midnight! We plan to run some of our steam engines and have toys like the Calliope to play with. Steamy formal ware encouraged , we will have our Digigraphic instant camera to preserve the moment .
4 – 5:30pm High Tea on the Haul $30 per person
5:30 – 6:30pm Cocktails and H’ors Doevres
6:30 – 8:00pm Dinner on the Haul $50-$125/pp
Seating limited – reserv required!
8:00pm Victorian Fantasy Show $10/pp

Reservatons: Kathy O’Hare 925-254-7643
kathyohare01@comcast.net

This is a fundraiser for rebuilding the drive system on the Haul and continuation of the Neverwas Project fabrications and steam art. Reservations are required for Tea, cocktails and dinner.

More Info: [url=www.neverwashaul.com]www.neverwashaul.com[/url]
Location: The Shipyard
1010 Murray
Berkeley CA

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Upcoming things

2009-06-14T17:38:58Z

Shannon has been speaking to the Exploratorium in SF, It looks like we will be doing something there in April, a few weeks before we head to Makers fair. I picked up some really incredible books of 1890's era technology in Munich when I was there over Christmas. Many people would be suprised to know that a form of "fax" machine existed then.
One Book has 100's of incredible etchings of everything from "modern" street lamps to the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable.
After Shannon and I looked at it we came of with a story that will use some of the etchings.
"The Iron Leviathan" the hunting and use of clockwork Whales.
"these creatures are incredibly valuable, as they provide a source of quality gears and other mechanical parts, along with a source of high quality lubricant." (excerpt).
A must see in Munich is the Deutsches Museum a unbelieveable collection of vintage steam engines among other things.

Kimric

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Thank you!

2009-06-06T03:42:00Z

Thanks for all the wonderful conversations, comraderie, and friendship to my wife and myself at the Maker Faire.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vwguy/3599022917/

Gary and Doris

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The Calliope

2009-06-02T17:35:11Z

A video of our Calliope being played.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26639011@N06/3580026427/

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Attention All Oakland, Berkeley (And Emeryville, for that matter...) Residents

2009-02-20T15:17:26Z

The following is a forwarded email from the Oakland Zoning people about an upcoming workshop/session on Zoning in Oakland. If you live in "hotspot" areas that are the site of live/work reuse of old warehouses, etc.---this is of special interest to you--and really ANYONE in Oakland should know about and understand our zoning issues as they are in the process of changing the zoning in many areas of the city. This will have direct impact on the lives of many of us. Think about attending--take your roomies--learn what is in the works and how you can have input. Don't just sit there while they change the laws that effect where you live--and where you CAN live.

This effects anyone who makes/builds art in these areas in large spaces as well as anyone who wants to see this sort of thing continue--even if you DON'T live in these areas.

> From: Oakland Merchants' Leadership Forum <shari@omlf.org>
> Date: February 17, 2009 3:46:40 PM PST
> To: monkey8@earthlink. net
> Subject: News from Oakland Merchants Leadership Forum
> Reply-To: shari@omlf.org
>
>
>
> Oakland Merchants Leadership Forum
> Announcement
>
> February 2009
>
> Citywide Zoning Workshops
>
>
> The City of Oakland needs your help! The City is updating its
> zoning regulations, which govern the physical development of land.
> Zoning regulations affect many people living and working in
> Oakland. We urge you to become familiar with the zoning update
> process and get involved
>
> Please join us at one of our two community workshops to discuss
> zoning issues in the City's commercial corridors and residential
> areas. Workshop participants will engage in small group exercises
> that illustrate issues associated with the City's residential and
> commercial zoning. The purpose of the exercise is to familiarize
> you with the way zoning regulations affect the development pattern
> of our city. Issues and different tools that can help address the
> issues will be presented and your input will be requested.
>
> The same meeting is being held at two different locations and
> times; we hope you can attend one of the meeting dates below:
>
> FEBRUARY 26, 2009, Thursday 5:45 to 7:45 pm
> West Oakland Public Library, 1801 Adeline St. (about 1 mile from
> 12th Street BART Station)
> OR
> FEBRUARY 28, 2009, Saturday 10:00 am to 12 noon
> Bella Vista Elementary School, 1025 E. 28th St. (off of the 62 AC
> Transit Line)
>
> Help Us Get the Word Out!
> We would like your help in distributing the attached flyer in your
> neighborhood. You could ask your local coffee shop, grocery store,
> church, dry cleaner, community center, or anywhere where the public
> may see it to post the flyer. You could distribute the flyer to
> your neighbors as well. We want to get the word out to as many
> people as possible.
>
> Also, we encourage you to forward this email to let your friends,
> neighbors, neighborhood organizations or groups, family, church,
> etc. know so they will attend the meeting.
>
>
> For more information please look at the recently updated website:
> www.oaklandnet. com/zoningupdate
> Zoning Update Telephone Message Line:
> (510) 238-7299
>
> Zoning Update Email:
> zoningupdate@ oaklandnet. com

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Tea Time!

2009-02-12T04:23:32Z

Thanks for the support and fun, and now something to amuse,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0ivexKA

Regards,

Kimric

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Neverwas Grand Steam Expedition @ Steam Power Con

2008-10-30T15:37:09Z

This weekend , Oct. 31 , Nov. 1& 2 , Kimric and I ( Kevin O'Hare ) will be selling our Neverwas steam accessories at the Steam Con in Sunnyvale under the Grand Steam Expedition banner in the dealers room . The Kristy's Flyer will be on display in the lobby and I will be taking Digitgraphs with the Coronadigitgraphic of your steamy garb . Come by and check out Kimric's one of a kind Goggles , our steam governor Pith helmet ,and my pewter clockwork necklaces , cups , tankards and flasks.

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the big race

2008-10-16T02:27:50Z

Some of you may have caught the entry of Kristies flyer in the "Escape From Berkeley" race we logged only a few miles but it was fun anyway.
some links (if tribe does not chew them up)
"http://jalopnik.com/5062235/escape-from-berkeley-by-any-non+petroleum-means-necessary"
"www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_10668496"

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Haul at the Hand car Regatta this Sunday!

2008-10-02T05:47:31Z

This Sunday Sept, 28th ,Santa Rosa ,CA 11:00 am to 6:00 PM , Railroad Square , FREE!
Neverwas Haul , Kristy's flier steam car , the Neverwas Emporium with new goggles from Kimric and our new Regulation steam Regulator Pith Helmet as well a pewter pins and T shirts.

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Announcing Portland, Or group

2008-10-01T16:42:52Z

Announcing Portland, Oregon group-
Rose City Steampunks, Local 23

groups.yahoo.com/group/rcsteam

This group was created with the intention of facilitating
communication within the Steampunk community in the Portland Metro
area.

In the past, we have relied on using Brass Goggles and Spare Goggles
for our communication about events and meetups. With the recent
problems at the Brass Goggles site, and not wishing to use up too much
bandwidth at the Spare Goggles site, we decided to create this group.

This is the place to post notices about upcoming events, meetups, and
to have general chat of interest to Portland area steampunks. Please
come in, take a look around, post your photo, add a link, put your
event on the calendar, and leave a message. We hope that this will
become a comfy spot on the Interweb for all!

Mrs. Sullivan and Stormfeather

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fire tools MISSING from Handcar Regatta in Santa Rosa!!!

2008-10-01T03:15:46Z

I perform with the Lemon Lime Lights, and sometime in between when I was on stage with them and the end of the event that we lovingly like to refer to as the absolutely amazing Handcar Regatta on Sunday, September 28 in Santa Rosa, my box of fire tools and can of fuel was mistakenly misplaced somewhere unbeknownst to me or the rest of the band.

The case is mauve in color, with an Obama sticker on top and a Black Rock Lemonade bumpersticker on the back. It contains my precious tools, some fuel, repair and safety items...and lots of sentimental value.

It is missing from the green room area...the new patio to the side of Aroma Roasters.

Please contact me with any info...no questions asked upon safe return.
grindermonkey@gmail.com

I'm really bummed.

Thanks for you help and please pass the word!!!

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Steampunk Salon v1.0

2008-09-04T00:36:21Z

A social gathering and celebration of all things Steampunk held at the office of SteamPowered Events, inc. promoters of the California Steampunk Convention 2008. Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, music, and a few door prizes.

We'll be casting parts in the Steampunk movie Pygmalion, recording segments for the Dex Garvey podcast, discussing the latest from Steampunk artisans and much more. Steampunk costuming encouraged.

This will be a bi-monthly event and it's all free.

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/The-Steampunk-Salon-10/94107/b219227e-302e-4959-9dca-1b64f9e1ee62

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"Mom, Dad, I'm into Steampunk"

2008-07-30T16:28:40Z

from http://www.mcsweeneys.net/links/monologues/25steampunk.html

Mom, Dad,
I'm Into Steampunk.
BY Marco Kaye

- - - -

Remember when I was crawling around the attic, looking for my old Planters-peanut-man Halloween costume? I didn't donate it to the children's theater, like I told you. I salvaged the monocle, top hat, and cane, combined them with a swallowtail tuxedo, and stole away to a midnight screening of the underrated masterpiece The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

Don't get me wrong; I still live in your world. In this very house even. But now I exist between two eras: an Edwardian past and a quixotic future where dirigibles can travel through space and time.

No, I won't take off my topcoat. And that's exactly my point. I understand your confusion. The nascent trend I have latched onto is difficult to define. Maybe I can explain it to you with the new mods I've been working on. No, Mom. Not like in Quadrophenia, although I appreciate those mods' fondness for tailor-made clothing. These mods.

This looks like a late-18th-century organette, correct? Look again. It hides the Dell laptop you got me when I went to college. This bronze hand crank turns it on, and I've hidden a miniature photo printer where the tune sheet is supposed to go. I even installed Linux. I've put a lot of time into this since I quit my job at Anthropologie, which is something else I wanted to tell you about. Don't get up and go to Lowe's yet. But when you're there can you get me a two-speed fan capacitor?

You'll appreciate this, Dad. Would I ever lose this cell phone? It's got a back plate of soldered brass. I created the aged patina with simple ammonia and salt. I'll replenish that soon, if you'll quit bugging me about it. Check this out. These interlocking gears are what I use to dial. They also explain why I haven't been replying to your texts recently.

Of course, I didn't need to mod Grandpa's railroad watch, but I did want to tell you that I'm borrowing it indefinitely.

If you want to label me retrofuturistic so I can fit into your compartmentalized worldview, that's fine. But look past my airplane goggles. This is my lifestyle. While many of my kind doubt there'll be a complete societal collapse in the future, a near-cataclysm is likely. In this scenario, I will be able to repair a generator, suture the wounded, and even train carrier pigeons. I'm learning valuable skills.

Don't be silly. I am not affiliated with the goths who hang out at the end of the boardwalk. Yes, rivetheads have made attempts to horn in on my culture. It's attractive to them. Since Evanescence went mainstream, they've been able to buy their clothes at Spencer's Gifts. But just because they read about our ways on Boing Boing doesn't mean they can rock a true neo-Victorian lifestyle. It takes a lot of time and a lot of welding.

How long? Why are you so locked down to the months and weeks of today? Anyway, I've known for a while that I belong to a hypertechnologized gaslight era. I've loved trains since I was 2. Remember my obsession with Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? And although I don't remember getting a good grade on that Nikola Tesla essay, I was really enthusiastic about the subject.

Don't shackle me to your outmoded ways of work. Trade and barter are more valuable to me than any coin. Besides, I'm plenty busy guest-hosting a blog called The Neon Corset. My band, Shades of Crimson, has taken off. We just booked a gig at the Rusty Rudder.

Is it too soon to invite you to a night of experimental performance and magic? My friends and I are hosting a postvaudevillian event at the VFW Hall. If you attend, I would appreciate if you called me by my new name, Alchemancer.

Don't look so crestfallen, Mom and Dad. At least I'm not into cyberpunk.

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Peer's THE IMPRESSIONISTS' PICNIC & Dance

2008-07-22T00:58:42Z

I plan to bring the Coronadigitagraphic and make some digitgraphs , I may even have the stereo mirror set done by then.

Saturday, August 2, 2008
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda
(Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 11:00 am (or earlier)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:30 am
Formal Dancing: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Admission: Free!

http://www.peers.org/picnic.html

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4th of July: Pardee Patriotic Picnic and Stereopticon Ice Cream Social, Oakland

2008-06-23T14:51:59Z

Fourth of July weekend!

A DRESS-UP-&-TIME-TRIP OPPORTUNITY

If you haven't decided what to do during the day this Fourth of
July, you might want to look in on the Pardee Patriotic Picnic and
Stereopticon Ice Cream Social at the beautiful Pardee Home Museum at
11th and Castro on the edge of Downtown Oakland. That's right,
downtown Oakland! This Victorian island was home to the Pardee family
from its completion in 1869 until the death of the last Pardee
daughter in 1981, and still has its front and rear gardens, with
carriage house and water tower.

The event is a sort of combination holiday garden party and
charity bazaar set in 1908, with recent governor George Pardee
(portrayed as usual by museum director David Nicolai) and his wife
Helen (me, Annie Lore) as genial hosts. There will be wonderful food,
ice cream made on the spot, entertainment (with piano pyrotechnics by
the justly-lauded Frederick Hodges) with activities, games and
competitions for young and old, from sedate croquet and lawn tennis
to the little-known eggball and the thrilling Pardee Tabletop Regatta
on "Lake Roosevelt".

In the Benevolent Bazaar one can purchase toys, books,
knickknacks and who-knows-what. There are awards and prizes to be
won, the most lavish of which (to date) is the Grand Prize of an
antique stereopticon and stereoview cards for the winner of the Paper
Poppy Pageant, a costume competition. All entrants receive a stereo
picture of themselves, with folding viewer (these viewers also
available for sale to anyone).

The Picnic is held from noon till 5:00. It's four blocks from
12th St. BART, with free street parking. If it were left up to me,
I'd comp everyone in, because we belong there-- but since this is a
fundraiser for the museum, I don't think the Board of Trustees would
go for that and it is after all a worthy cause, so there's an
admission charge, which ranges from $12-$18 for adults, depending
upon whether you come in period dress and/or buy your invitation in
advance, and $4-$8 for children. This includes food, cold drinks and
ice cream, with beer, wine and bottled sodas extra.

There are also a number of ways to get in free as a participant;
even if you just help with setup on one of the days before, you can
come to the Picnic and do nothing but play-- in period dress, of
course. So it has a specific period, with games, vendors, food and
entertainment; wait, could this sound almost like some sort of fair?

I'll address the Picnic's features by category:

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES these could use more people to help run them:

FREE-to-PLAY
Nutshell boat-making (for piepan sailing)
Paper poppy-making
Bubble-blowing
Eggball
The Stereograph Nook, a shady corner with comfy seating for enjoying
stereoviews.

PAY-to-PLAY:
Fishpond game (prizes)
Toy boat-building (for sailing in a washtub and on 'Lake Roosevelt'
in the Tabletop Regatta).
The Regatta is free to enter, but of course requires a boat.
The Stereoscopic Photograph Parlour, where you can have a 3D portrait made.

THE BENEVOLENT BAZAAR
This will have a few stalls or tables, at which can be found
various appropriate goods, such as turn of the century or older
books, magazines and sheet music, plus antique or antique-looking
knickknacks, items of apparel, toys, stereoscopic views and viewers.
Some of these last are made for the occasion: prize-filled
'firecrackers', treasure balls, eggball sets and reprinted booklets
with stories and craft projects from vintage publications.

If anyone wishes to put items in the Bazaar on consignment (or
even donate a thing or two), just speak up. This would be an obvious
place for a milliner or clothier to set up, though it's a small event
and we're none of us going to get rich. A hat-decorating booth would
be lovely. Parasols, hatpins, and such would probably move very well.
Any number of things would!

FOOD
The regular Pardee House volunteers will be handling the food as
is usual, though they might need a hand here or there; it's hard to
predict at this point. There will be scrumptious regular (Taylor's)
and meatless sausages (prepared separately), and we hope to have
enough variety in the menu that everyone can find enough of the right
food and drink. You can always pack in some of your own picnic, but
remember, this is 1908 and we don't want to see any plastic. Waxed
paper is an appropriate disposable wrapping. Paper plates were
luckily introduced in 1904; paper towels first appeared in 1907, but
paper napkins didn't come out till the 30s. The earliest paper cup
(the "Health Kup"), a pleated type such as used to be found with
water coolers, has just appeared in our present 1908 as a measure to
make public fountains more hygienic.

The ice cream making needs people, perhaps even an Ice Cream
Director, someone with experience using an old-style hand-cranked ice
cream maker. We're planning multiple churns for the ice cream social;
if you have one to loan, you're in, and you can either be involved in
its use or leave it to others. We already have three, and at least
two more would be nice-- the more the merrier!

ENTERTAINMENT

For the Governor's Stirring Address, the singing of "America"
("My country, 'tis of thee") will be accompanied by a wind-up
gramophone, and moving chords from the baby organ will accent the
Governor's words. We'll be playing with these two later as well.

Mrs. Pardee's Mellifluous Musicale

Helen Pardee will present a piano-accompanied programme of
tasteful acts and appropriate music, including her much-lauded
rendition of "A Bird in a Gilded Cage".

The Paper Poppy Pageant portion of the show will showcase
contestants who have made a poppy-themed costume incorporating a
quantity of orange paper supplied to them (I have 400 feet of it!).
It was Governor Pardee who declared the poppy our state flower, so
this is a major decorative theme, along with the obvious patriotic one.
THE PAPER POPPY PAGEANT
There will be a small registration fee to cover supplies and any
postage needed. You can enter as an individual, couple or even
family. There are plenty of possibilities for costume themes: a Poppy
Fairy, the Knight of Poppies, Poppy Zeus and Hera, Poppy Romeo and
Juliet etc. or pure poppy fantasy with a turn of the century fllavor:
think Winsor McCay. Even a poppy monster! You can take any existing
outfit from 1908 or earlier and add on the poppy stuff. Easy! But do
remember, this is not only 1908, it's a Family Event at the home of a
very prominent citizen, so a certain degree of decorum is expected.
We're also thinking of a picture hat competition, which unlike
the Paper Poppy Pageant won't require pre-registration; one can just
show up in a really overdone hat and join others for judging at the
appropriate time. And how about an Alliteration Bee? Alliteration
always amply allays any awkwardness

We're also thinking of a picture hat competition, which unlike
the Paper Poppy Pageant wouldn't require pre-registration; one can
just show up in a really overdone hat and join others for judging at
the appropriate time. And how about an Alliteration Bee? Alliteration
always amply allays any awkwardness.

As part of the stage programme (though perhaps performed on the
lawn, as the stage is quite small), there is a marvelous dance
opportunity; I have this piece from 1904, "The Dance of the Mist
Maiden", and have been dying to put it on for years. It's Terribly
Artistic, but really just a series of twelve simple poses, so it
doesn't necessarily require Maidens of balletic ability. It can be
performed solo or by as many dancers as are available, and the book
includes floor patterns for the choreography. Surely there are a few
ladies out there who'd be game! Grecian dances are all the rage
nowadays, after all, and I have a huge bolt of pink chiffon to devote
to seeing the Maidens lavishly draped.

I'd very much like to find four girls and young women to be the
Pardee daughters, ages 13-20. They might be among or even be all
off-- the Mist Maidens, of course renamed Poppy Maidens.

WHAT TO WEAR
The public is being advised that period attire is, a la PEERS,
"admired but not required"-- but very very strongly encouraged, and
we're backing that up with discounts. It's really not hard to put
something together for 1900-1908 when it's not formal attire. This is
a gorgeous era: art nouveau, Gibson girls (possible bathing dress
show?), Teddy Roosevelt, ragtime, Florodora, the Arrow collar man...
What a marvelous picture we can make! The ladies get to be frilly
flowers with big hair and big hats (and don't forget your gloves) and
the men can be dapper with straw hat (skimmer or Panama) and cane
(ditto on the gloves and you can always take them off if you want).

The premise is that everyone is either an invited guest or
employee of ex-Governor George Pardee, so some pretense of Society
manners is only natural.

AND IT'S GREEN!
Also, in the interests of Less Waste, More Period, (and lots
More Classy) there will be no plastic or paper tableware or
silverware offered. That's right, no plastic water bottles; you can
leave yours outside with the 21st century and enjoy eating and
drinking from the real thing!

Visit <http://www.pardeehome.org/>www.pardeehome.org/ for more about
the house and its history. There's just a little information about
the Picnic there and it's rather garbled, so keep checking back for
new postings-- we're working on it! Because it's complicated getting
any changes made on that site I'm putting up the Picnic Page
temporarily at <http://www.the3dfairy.com/>www.The3DFairy.com, so
that's where to check. Should be something to see soon!

Contact me, Annie Lore at
<mailto:ImminentIdea@aol.com>ImminentIdea@aol.com with questions,
ideas and propositions. You can also write
<mailto:PardeePicnic@aol.com>PardeePicnic@aol.com for me or David the
museum director, though he's pretty busy with something else at
present. The email link on the website doesn't seem to deliver
dependably, so don't write there.

We'd like to see the people who really appreciate this kind of
event have a chance to see it and be part of it, and get acquainted
with this too-little-known property, which is a potential venue for
various period functions. It's going to be a Very Nice Time!

Many regards,

Madam A.
A missive notice from Annie Lore. Please email her at
<mailto:ImminentIdea@aol.com>ImminentIdea@aol.com for more information.

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UK company reproducing Fosters steam tractors

2008-05-19T18:09:28Z

Courtesy of the Brass Goggles blog -- a UK company is reproducing Fosters steam tractors, ca. 1904

http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/brassgoggles/?p=794

(if we had one of these babies, perhaps we wouldn't have to depend on the kindness of our friends at KSW and their Case engine -- just teasing!)

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New Goggles

2008-05-18T16:18:18Z

Neverwas Haul will be selling Custom Goggles to raise funds for the project.
The first pair is on e-bay.
"http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190209865853&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123"

Item #190209865853 if the link does not work.

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Moving Day

2008-05-15T16:28:16Z

We need lots of able-bodied folks to begin the packout from American Steel starting this weekend (May17/18). We'll be at American Steel (18th and Mandela Parkway) from 12pm until late packing up the containers to get them ready to move to the Shipyard. Anyone who wants to join us will be well fed and watered!

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Steam on wall street

2008-05-15T16:26:09Z

An article on Makers on wall street.
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/05/wall_street_journal_video.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890

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Haul update

2008-05-10T19:44:15Z

Shannon and I refitted the hydraulics and hooked it up to the new engine in the haul last night. Went for a spin about 10:00 ,sort of odd to drive in the rain instead of the dust.
I fired the trash boiler on Sunday with no problems and ran it up to 50lb. I will run it at 25 at the makers fair as all the whistles and other stuff runs fine at that pressure.
We could really use help with wood work, as Shannon and I are beating ourselves to death with the workload.
The Boiler needs to be lagged and the haul needs to have some wood cut to cover the modifications. Lots of cleaning and painting too.

kimric

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Thanks to Neverwas

2008-05-08T03:30:22Z

For letting LLF help out. It is unanimous, we all had fun and were in our element.
STEAM
Denise

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Goggles on Etsy.com

2008-05-07T22:07:33Z

I have listed some goggles on etsy.com. The page name is Neverwas. These keep getting fancier.

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Looking for copper sulfate to etch brass

2008-04-23T00:00:51Z

I'm looking for copper sulfate to do some brass etching. Unfortunately, the most common source of copper sulfate, root killer, is no longer sold in the Bay area due to the harm it was doing in mass quantities to the wildlife in the bay.

Do you know of a local Bay area source for copper sulfate? Thanks in advance!

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A Slapstick Slavic Cabaret - Circus Finelli 3 nights only!!!

2008-04-19T00:52:47Z

A colorful hilarious evening of dirty wholesome circus cabaret mayhem.
It's one of those shows that you'll just enjoy and wish would never end.

One weekend only!!

Friday May 2nd 8pm
Saturday May 3rd 8pm
Sunday May 4th 8pm

Tickets: $15 at the door or at brown paper tickets

Stage Werx Theatre
533 Sutter Street between Powell and Mason
Up the road from the Powell Street Bart Station
http://www.stagewerx.org

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what about the glee club?

2008-04-12T06:04:42Z

So like, are we gonna get the band back together man????

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Makers Faire

2008-04-06T17:59:32Z

Dear Neverwas Crew and Friends -

After a long winter of recooperating from Burning Man, Robodock, and getting married, we're back in full steam (no pun intended) with preparations for the upcoming Maker's Faire on May 3 and May 4 at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds 2495 South Delaware Street. Check out the info on their web: www.makerfaire.com.

We would love to have as many folks as we can come join us as it's going to be a fantastic steampunk weekend! John Sarriugarte is headlining the fire and steam exhibits with a stage and his Boiler Bar devoted to performers of music, fire and steam - Makers will be staying open until 10pm on Saturday to present these events at a time when you can really enjoy the fire performances.

We will be taking the Haul and have plans for it to drive around this time! We will also be hosting some other fine steam performers such as La Legion Fantastique, Kimric's famous steam-powered engines and boiler, as well as a wedding on the Haul on Sunday at 2:30pm. Hallie and Corey will be tying the knot on the balcony of the Haul in full steampunk/Victorian regalia, so it should be quite the finale for the weekend.

We are putting the finishing touches on the Haul every Sunday now until Makers from 12pm-6pm at our home at American Steel. We may get a little of later start tomorrow as we'll be at the Antique Flea Market in Alameda looking for more gadgets to add to our growing assembly, but you can call Shannon (510-292-5879) for exact time. Please come dressed for dirt!

I am also putting together the work crew/performers list for setup and breakdown of the Haul for Makers and would love help from whomever wants to join us. There will be 18 free passes to Makers for the first folks to jump aboard! Here's the schedule:

Sunday, April 27 - Pack up the Haul (12pm-??)
Tuesday, April 29 - Take Haul to Makers (afternoon; need 1 other person to drive with Shannon)
Wednesday, April 30 - Set up Haul - need 5 strong people for this (late morning/afternoon)
Thursday, May 1 - Makers Day (a day of workshops/talks for all the Makers; no Haul activities planned; we will update you on this)
Friday, May 2 - Final dress up and decorating (10am-4pm; schools touring all day)
Saturday, May 3 - Makers Faire (10am-10pm)
Sunday, May 4 - Makers Faire (11am-6pm)
Monday, May 5 - Breakdown of Haul - need 5 strong people for this (late morning); move Haul to the Shipyard

If you have questions, let us know - looking forward to a fun time at Makers this year!

Kathy & Shannon

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Work Schedule for the Haul

2008-04-05T20:53:27Z

We need able-bodied men and women to help get the Haul ready for Maker's Faire (May 3-4). We will be having work parties on Sundays from 12pm-6pm starting this Sunday, March 16 and going until the last weekend in April (excluding Easter on March 23). Please wear suitable clothing for working in a dirty environment. If you need more info, contact Kathy O'Hare at 925-254-7643.

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Neverwas Haul and Steam Punk party at Maker Fair

2008-03-04T00:58:24Z

Neverwas haul has been Invited back to Makers Fair , and they want to put on a Steam Punk Night during the event.
We will need exibits and actors/performers.
More on this as we get things organised.

The drive train needs to be finished as they want us to drive the Haul at Maker Fair.

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ACTOR AUDITIONS - La Legion Fantastique

2007-09-13T17:20:54Z

Bonjour,

We are holding auditions for actors for La Legion Fantastique! This is a new attraction in the children's area at this year's Dickens Fair. We need fun, charismatic actors with a love for Victorian science fiction (mostly Jules Verne) to populate our environment.

LIST OF CHARACTERS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

HISTORICAL CHARACTERS
Jules Verne - Yes! We are looking for someone to play the chronicler of these amazing adventures. The person we are looking for should match his appearance, and have a relatively thorough knowledge of Verne's works/life...or be able to take a crash course in it. Our Verne would perform readings, and interact with the "real life" personae from his books.

BOOK CHARACTERS
THEME: “ Around The World In 80 Days”

1. Passpartout - Fogg's "right hand man".
2. Inspector Fix - A determined Scotland Yard officer always trying to catch Fogg in illegal activity.

THEME: “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea”

1. Conseil - Lab assistant of Prof. Arronax
2. Prof. Arronax - French professor of marine biology.
3. Ned Land - Canadian harpooneer...slayer of giant squid.

THEME: ”Journey To The Center Of The Earth”

1. Axel Lidenbrock - Nephew to Prof. Lidenbrock, adventurous youth.
2. Hans Bjelke - Danish hunter and guide to Lidenbrock expedition.

THEME: “From The Earth To The Moon”
1. IMPEY BARBICANE, P.G.C
2. James T. Maston (has a hook for a hand)
3. Michel Ardan

THEME: “ Mysterious Island”
1. Cyrus Smith - Railroad engineer in Union army
2. Nebuchadnezzar - African American assistant to Cyrus Smith
3.Bonadventure Pencroff - A talented sailor
4. Herbert Brown - Pencroff's young protege'
5. Gideon Spilett - Union war correspondent / reporter.

THEME: “Master Of The World”
1. Robur The Conquerer - Meglomaniac inventor of flying machines...
2. Agent John Strock - U.S. secret agent bent on protecting world from mad scientists

MISC.

1. Mrs. Weldon (From "Dick Sand, Boy Captain")
2. Marfa Strogoff (From "Michael Strogoff")
3. Myra Roderich (From "Secret of Wilhelm Storitz")
4. Lady Munro (From "Steam House")
5. Dame Hansen & Hulda Hansen (From "Lottery Ticket")
6 Miss Mary Grant & Helena Grant (From "Children of Captain Grant")
7. Edith & Jane Edgerton (From "Golden Volcano")
8. Miss Campbell (From "The Green Ray")
9. Mistress Branican (main character of "Mistress Branican")
10. Cascabel (from "Cesar Cascabel")

NOTE: I realize that there just aren't a lot of strong female roles in Verne's works. Blame Mr. Verne for that one. HOWEVER, I am happy to work with interested ladies on forging strong characters that will fit into the worlds established in our main list of books. Example could be Prof. Arronax's sister (a fabrication) who is just as intelligent, but is assisting her brother in spreading the story of "20k Leagues" around the world. Feel free to contact me, and we'll work something out...I'm very flexible! If you have an idea for a historical/fictional character that is not on this list, please tell me what you have in mind, and we may find a place for it.

Here are some helpful links:

www.julesverne.ca/hetzelpos...cters.html
www.jules-verne.co.uk/

You can also find links to complete texts of Verne's novels online. Wikipedia is a great place to start.

You can learn more about La Legion here:mrphileasfogg.wordpress.com/

If you would like to audition, please EMAIL ME at: poverstreet@gmail.com.

Please let me know what character(s) you are interested in playing and evenings you are available. I will contact each of you with audition times and location.

Thank you all very much!

-Peter Overstreet
Director - La Legion Fantastique

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Happy Tasty Town!!

2007-09-09T22:21:03Z

HAPPY TASTY TOWN!

Hey guys. Just uploaded a red/blue (analgyph) photo of our motley crew during Monday's wonderful 8 hour white out!

Today I bought two Spam Singles. I guess that makes a Spam couple.

Harolddd

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Thank you for a fabulous time!

2007-09-06T16:58:29Z

I just wanted to thank the Neverwas Haul crew for all of your hard work -- I know that y'all had a really rocky time getting ready for this year's burn. And it may not mean much, but I have to say that getting to meet all of you and riding the Haul was absolutely the highlight of my time at Burning Man this year. Thank you!! Gratitude all around! :o)

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When are you guys arriving?

2007-08-25T20:35:29Z

Cooper here, in Illumination Village. Just wanted to check in and get an update on when your container and crew are arriving? We're in the middle of a white out and wish you were here to join us! :-)

I'll check back in later.

FYI, the internet doesn't actually work here. I'm using a dust cloud to digital packet translator device.

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need transport of our shipping container

2007-08-19T07:03:14Z

hello folks at neverwas haul.
i'm cindy, part of havana room in the 3 o'clock keyhole. we've been fabricating our camp nearby in west oakland.
all of our camp is being packed into a 24' long shipping container.
we are looking for someone to pair up with for transport out there.
can you please help point us in the right direction? it is our first year going big with the shipping container, and so we are unfamiliar with this area.
thanks so much and let me know if it works for me to stop by to meet!
we'll be working at our site all weekend at 15th and center.
thank so very much,
cindy

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Beer labels

2007-08-18T19:45:42Z

we have 90 bottles of beer to label. We have our 1st three designs. Whaddya think?

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Illumination Village 2007 Map

2007-08-17T05:03:47Z

Hey Villagers,

I've got a BETA version of the Illumination Village 2007 map in PDF
format posted at this link:
http://www.burningart.com/Ill_Vill_2007/content/Illumination_Village_07_200x400_\
BETA_01.pdf

It's approximately 200K in size, and will need Adobe Acrobat to view
it. As this is BETA, the dimensions for individual camps may be off,
and placement of the electrical gird is approximate. A more complete
and accurate version of the map will be available later this week.

Cheers,

Steve Cooper
Mayor .333

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Need a ride

2007-08-16T03:35:52Z

Hello fellow Burners. I will not be going to Burning man. Can't go. But I will be working on the PV solar project.
I need a ride out to Black rock. I need to be out there Friday the 24th and return the 26th.
If you can help me out please let me know
Griff

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Fundraiser - Ship Your Stuff to the Man with Neverwas Haul

2007-08-08T16:29:41Z

We will be sending a 52' long semi to the Man and have room to ship your stuff in wooden storage containers (8'x8'x5') which could then serve as wind-resistant sleeping quarters and/or storage for your stuff (fully decoratable and lockable). Boxes are deliverable between 2:00 and 6:00; any transportation outside of that area needs to be arranged (that is, it'll cost you a bit more).

To help Neverwas Haul defray transportation costs, we are making these available for the small sum of $500 round trip - we ship from and return to American Steel warehouse in Oakland. Contact Major Catastrophe (aka Shannon O'Hare) at 510-292-5879 if you are interested in being part of our endeavor. Act quickly, as there are only 6 boxes available.

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Newbie Vic

2007-08-08T16:21:42Z

Terribly sorry to be so er.. um... GREEN (ha ha). Just bought a new lovely Victorian hat and looking for a camp that will appreciate it. My friend referred me to this lovely tribe. Might I be so bold as to ask for the address of your camps to come to call?

In return, please come visit some Texas hospitality to have your bicycles decorated and lit with LED lighting at the Double D ranch, 4:30 and B. It's my first Burn and I'm very excited!

Many Thanks,
Button

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Neverwas Haul Barware

2007-08-07T03:01:22Z

Hi all,

I'm building the bar for inside the the second floor of the haul right now, and are in need of sturdy stackable on the rocks glasses. If you have any you wish to donate. Let me know or leave them at American Steel where they can be found.

Thanks,

The Duke of Inebria

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Illumination Village Meeting - Sunday, July 30th - @ the Box Shop

2007-08-03T19:59:22Z

July 30th, 3:00 pm
The Box Shop
950 Hudson Ave
San Francisco
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=950+Hudson+Ave,+San+Francisco,+CA+94124&ie=UTF8&om=1

______________________________________________________

Hello Neverwas Haul

Our next Village meeting will be Sunday, July 30th at 3:00 pm at The
Box Shop.

We hope you'll be able to make it to this meeting – we have lots of
good updates to discuss. Please bring food & drink to share.

- Generator logistics
- Village contributions
- Who has paid
- How much do we have
- List of confirmed campers
- Village placement
- Updates from Harley/BORG
- Placement on Village map
- Cardboard boxes
- Who's planning on making one?
- Art for keyhole AND esplanade front
- Early arrivals list
- Clean-up plan

For information about camping with Illumination Village this year:
http://burningart.com/ill_vill_2006/bman2006.html

Cooper

Illumination Village Mayor .333

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Neverwas Haul T-shirt Sale

2007-08-02T17:06:26Z

If you haven't picked up one of the Neverwas Haul t-shirts, you have missed the boat...or should I say Haul! We have last year's style on sale for $15.00, this year's for $20.00, the new Track Banshee design "wife beater" T for women for $15.00, and a fantastic Track Banshee "hoodie" for $35.00. You can come by the studio on the weekends between now and the Man from 12pm-7pm or contact me and I'll make arrangements for pickup or shipping. See the design photos in my file.

Don't miss your opportunity to be dressed in style for the Man!

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For the stage

2007-08-02T16:46:46Z

I would like to see Freddi Price, if he is going, do a show at the stage. He is part of Rube Waddel, and
i think that he would be perfect match. i would also like to suggest Gomer Hendix, if he is going. His music is not old fashioned in any way. But he is a friendly sort and I just love his stuff.

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We Need Singers

2007-07-23T22:17:13Z

On Sunday, July 29th at 4pm, we're going to have our first rehearsal of the Hibernian Glee Club. If you have an interest, can keep a tune to some extent and have some sort of Victorian dress that you plan to wear at our camp this year, please come join us at the American Steel warehouse (our new studio) in West Oakland (20th Street and Mandela Parkway). Bring instruments that you don't mind getting dirty or playa-fied and songs that might work in our shows (the bawdier and dirtier the better, keeping in mind the Victorian era, of course!).

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Attending the Age of Steam and Wonder in Los Angeles?

2007-07-23T22:12:06Z

I am wondering if any of the Neverwas crew is traveling south to attend the Age of Steam and Wonder Hipgenesis party in Los Angeles this Saturday? If so, I would love to possibly make plans to meet face to face, as I am geographically challenged and living too far south to enjoy the pleasure of attending work parties and rehearsals. I saw the advert for the event this weekend, and thought, 'perhaps they will be lured south by this?'

:)

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Open Auditions Saturday July 14 2pm

2007-07-22T05:54:54Z

The Travelling Academy of Unnatural Sciences and the crew of the Neverwas Haul are offering an invitation to intrepid adventurers to try out their talents as Victorian explorers, performers and characters to become part of our performing troupe for Burning Man 2007.

Members of the Academy will be needed to demonstrate Victorian steam technology, be on hand at the Grand Steam Expedition Stage during public hours at Burning Man, and be on the Haul to answer questions and interact with the public (Tues-Sun, approx. 2pm-dark for whatever time you can be there). We expect members of the company to costume themselves, but will assist where we can.

If you wish to become a member of the Academy, we ask that you audition with us on Saturday, July 14 at 2pm with our Program Director and stay for our performing workshop to teach us how to interact with other performers and the public (3pm-6pm).

If you're unable to attend, but are still interested in joining us, please contact me at kathytuckerjsj@comcast.net.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Kathy

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200MPH steam car

2007-06-27T19:42:54Z

http://hardware.slashdot.org/hardware/07/06/25/2243241.shtml

Last record set in 1906 at 127MPH.

What's the haul been clocked at?

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kimmel interview is great

2007-06-17T09:15:02Z

Watch the Major befuddle this late night talk show savage.

http://cachefly.oreilly.com/make/jimmykimmel.mp4

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Newest power plant.

2007-06-14T06:54:25Z

A video clip from our steam demonstration at Dorkbot.
"http://youtube.com/watch?v=QenGgMi2yvg"
You can se Shannon explaining about how we used the steam car to steam hot dogs last week.

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Work Party Sunday 6/17

2007-06-12T16:36:43Z

We will be starting a little later at 3pm so that some of us can celebrate Father's Day! Come help build a storage platform, clean out containers, and do some interiors work.

Kathy

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Work Party Sunday 6/10

2007-06-10T00:25:19Z

Dear Neverwas Haul Crew & Friends -

We're going to start our weekly Sunday work parties tomorrow, June 10 at 12pm. If you can, please come down to our new digs at the American Steel building in West Oakland (Mandela Parkway south of West Grand Avenue).

We are planning to move the Haul into its new bay and get it all decked out (literally!) with the overhead cranes. We also will need help in moving stuff around so that we can turn the new space into a practical and useable work space. Bring your moving gloves and dirty clothes!

Food and libations will be provided!

Kathy

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Runabout blog

2007-05-28T18:31:30Z

Liam and i worked till about 12:30AM on the steam engine for the runabout. The intake and exhaust valves are finished. The head has to be madeand the valves attached.

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Anyone have links to Thursday's photos and movies?

2007-05-26T17:49:22Z

Just wondering if these pictures are around. There's a lot of buzz alive thanks to maker fair, and I wanna hit while the iron is hot.

I want to show people just how cool the design of the structure and modularity is. Kinda to answer how such a monument can be hauled to Burning Man. The Haul is a shining example of geek logistics, and the more is known, the more mobile monuments we'll see.

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Volunteers Needed to Move the Haul!

2007-05-15T16:31:27Z

Due to the unstable conditions of the native population, the Academy will be vacating the Shipyard on Thursday, May 17th. Neverwas Haul, under its own power, will "sally-forth" through the gates around 8pm (hopefully with the glare of TV and media cameras) at which point we will then pack up for the longer journey to San Mateo (i.e., Maker's Faire). Volunteers will be needed to handle the packing and stowing of cargo. Bring your friends!

With best regards,
The Major

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I can do some Venetian plastering on the interior of Neverwas Haul.

2007-05-15T16:26:24Z

Really...I can. I'm able to mix any color anyone wants with my pigments in the plaster, coat the walls, put a nice natural wax finish on it that'll hold up to sun, wind, heat, and moisture for decades. I can even do a nice damask pattern as well if someone has a stencil. I'd be honored and would donate all time and materials, naturally. :-) If anyone is interested, please contact me. I've been fascinated by the Haul but have never actually seen it in person.

I hope to hear from someone.

Chad

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Even the French know Hibernian Technology wins over the Vulgarians every time!

2007-05-15T06:48:21Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2BEhk1fqZo

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Shipyard interview on Channel 2 FOX News

2007-05-12T06:50:59Z

Just thought you all would want to see this.

http://www.ktvu.com/video/13307846/index.html?source=

-Don

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Oh, one more thing.

2007-05-12T06:36:39Z

If anyone wants to see an example of my work, if you ever find yourself in San Francisco check out the walls at Mea Cinis at Grant & Union in North Beach. Ask to use the bathroom, which to date is my masterpiece.

No, really.

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The "new steam engine"

2007-05-12T03:51:39Z

Kathy and I drove up to Seattle and back to fetch this 1 ton toy ,see photo, great addition to the Neverwas project and true test to our relationship. This weekend we installed new wheels and axels on the Haul to make it more road worthy.

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Neverwas gets a new home

2007-05-11T15:58:57Z

The savage natives of Berkeley have discover our encampment and attacked us. Though so far all they seem to do is yell alot and wave pieces of paper in our faces, it's only a matter of time before they find a stick or something. The Major feels that we should move the Haul to safer ground, or at least where the natives less excitable. We are moving to American Steel, in Oakland, home of Das Man and Company. This will take a lot of work and money that was earmark for the Haul and projects. I hope that we can make up this short fall with fund raising, which brings up new subject ,T-shirts ,Hoodies, tank tops will be avaible after Makers Fare for a donation...the Major

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How might one become a performer?

2007-05-01T21:57:32Z

I am ecstatic to hear that the Haul will be returning to the playa in '07! As one of my all-time favorite BRC art projects, I am eager to find out if and how I might be able to get involved as one of the Victorian performers described in the grant proposal. I've got plenty of experience with such things (thanks to many years working at the Dickens Christmas Fair at the Cow Palace). The downside is that I'm geographically challenged (living in Los Angeles at the moment). But I'd really like to play in your world! How might I get involved as a performer?

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A message from The Dutchess

2007-04-25T08:26:56Z

Having noticed the team's penchant for going native, I have discovered an excercize that might assist in the upkeep of our collective manners.

Please play this game. It is for your own benifit.

http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/en/keys/games/17

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Neverwas- the comic book!

2007-04-19T02:55:45Z

hello everyone!
I just wanted to let you know that this weekend i will be sellin' teh comix at the one and only Alternative Press Expo (www.comic-con.org). I will be selling my own comics, plus the brand-spankin-new first issue of The Amazing Neverwas Haul. Its a steampunk oddysee/ alternative history centered around the Neverwas Haul. here is a sample page:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/52181354/
i will be at tables 244 and 245 along with the rest of the cartoonist conspiracy. I will also be selling crafts n stuff.
this is x posted, so that i might be able to sell more comics, and buy pie.

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thank you

2007-04-02T17:51:28Z

for bringing the neverwas haul out. The detail work and faux finishes were amazing, it looked old, and once the playa covered it.......
Your craftsmanship was greatly appreciated!

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Major reports...Neverwas Project Funded!!!!

2007-03-17T19:44:11Z

A great trumph for the Empire, the proposal was accepted by Burning Man. Not only will we be returning to BRC but we'll be putting on a show "the Grand Steam Expedition." Construction of the exhibits, steam generator, bio-peat mill can start - we work on Sunday afternoons most weekends for those interested in hands on helping. We will be setting up other times for the perforning part of our show and there is talk of a Murder Mystery Dinner on the Haul as a fund raiser......Thank you all for making this happen!

Sincerely,
The Major

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Make Fair??

2007-03-17T19:42:23Z

--Curious to know if you lot will be there. Looks like I will, with Short John Silver; it'd be fun to have some sort of art car enclave, yes?

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Burning Man Proposal 2007

2007-03-16T18:40:35Z

Here's our proposal that was accepted for Burning Man:

NEVERWAS HAUL &
GRAND STEAM EXPEDITION

Submitted by:

Shannon O’Hare
21 Spring Road
Orinda, CA 94563
510-292-5879
Shannon_O_Hare@yahoo.com

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

Neverwas Haul, a self-propelled 3-story Victorian House, made from 75% recycled equipment and materials, returns with new interiors, operating system, and collections from its travels around the world (i.e., oddities of the Jules Verne era including a Camera Obscura, described below). The Haul measures 24 feet long by 24 feet high and 12 feet wide and is built on the base of a 5th wheel travel trailer.

In addition to the Haul, we will be creating the following “green” systems to be used in our Steam Camp under the title of Grand Steam Expedition:

• Steam/solar distiller system: This will convert gray water from our camp into water to be re-used in the boilers of the steam engines. This will be built in the style of a Victorian machine utilizing technology from over 150 years ago. We will be able to reuse waste water rather than having it trucked out for disposal. The solar distiller will be made out of galvanized sheet metal, glass and plumbing fixtures. It measures approximately 8 feet long by 4 feet wide and will be installed in our camp as part of the Grand Steam Expedition (sketch included). Demonstrations of its use will be scheduled for participants to attend.
• Steam-powered systems: Not only are we bringing back our alternative fuel (propane) vehicle, the runabout art car from last year, Kristie’s Flyer, but we’ll also be building a steam generator that will power our Steam Café. The steam generator will be built very much like our other creations, from available, salvaged antique ironwork and clever use of common plumbing fixtures (sketch included). This will also be another exhibit in the Grand Steam Expedition.
• Bio-Peat Mill: We will be converting coffee grounds, sawdust, paper, charcoal (wood from the burn piles around the Playa and other burnable MOOP) and Playa dust into burnable fuel pellets and briquettes to be used in our steam generator and other demonstratable engines. It will be a custom built machine in the style of Victorian machinery, approximately 3 feet by 3 feet. Once again, antique ironwork and clever plumbing will be used. There will be hands-on demonstration of the manufacture of the pellets/briquettes for the participants to learn and make for themselves. Since there will be a high need for coffee grounds to be used to make the bio-peat, we will be enlisting the support of all the other caffeine addicts in the area and using their coffee grounds, thereby eliminating the need for disposal.
• Grand Steam Expedition Stage: All above green items will be demonstrated on our stage complex, built in the design of a classic Victorian stage show with limelights, hand-painted backdrops, and stage props. On the stage, we will also be offering magic lantern demonstrations, giving the latest news from the “front”, both in literal and figurative means. The Hibernian Glee Club will also be performing drinking songs from Ireland as well as songs specific to the Burning Man community (Mr. Sans Pants, to the tune of Mr. Sand Man). Another highlight of the stage will be our roving group of performers from Phat Mandee, our Cabaret singer, to Dr. Hal and the Hobo Goblins as well as lectures by our “Professors” on their studies of the natives of the Black Rock region and their own personal adventures. The stage will be made from recycled wood and canvas, and measures 12 feet by 8 feet by 2 feet off the ground. The backdrop will be made from canvas and measures approximately 10 feet high by 12 feet wide.
• Camera Obscura: A cooperative effort of a number of artists, photographers and lens makers, the Camera Obscura will be installed in the turret of the Haul. With the support of a trained technician, the public will see many views of the Playa as the Haul moves around it. A camera obscura is a series of lenses creating an image that is projected onto a concave screen table (sketch included). The size of the unit is approximately 12 feet tall by 3 feet wide and will be made from hand-made glass lenses, recycled brass fittings and antique ironwork.
• Academy Performers: There will be 20 performers and 15 crew in Victorian-style costumes as part of our overall performance piece for the Neverwas Project. They will interact with the participants, demonstrating above pieces, giving talks and exposes on Victorian technology and science, period musical productions, all in keeping with our theme of a Jules Verne style expedition to Black Rock City. Last year, we developed a Victorian theme camp, which allowed participants to join us and play characters themselves. This will be a continuation of our efforts to keep the theme evolving and moving in new directions as the Neverwas Project story unfolds for it’s Second Year.

PHILOSOPHICAL STATEMENT:

In keeping with the philosophy of Burning Man’s desire to offer a venue for artists to explore and express their imagination, the Neverwas Project has created an imaginary world based on the science fiction of the Victorian era where steam technology is considered cutting edge. Our desire is to portray this Jules Verne style world and invite others to participate with us, so that we can all experience a time when brave explorers ventured out into the unknown in search of adventure.

By sharing our steam technology with the Burning Man community, participants learn about a forgotten technology that was so important in our past, perhaps to learn something that can be utilized today. Hydrogen fuel cells and biofuels were invented during the Victorian period and many early vehicles were run on what’s now considered alternative fuel systems (i.e., electric, steam and alcohol powered engines). We plan to use some of this technology in creating our solar distiller, steam generator and bio-peat mill and will utilize the waste from our camp (gray water, paper products, coffee grounds) so that we can recycle these items. We plan to offer lectures and demonstrations on our Grand Steam Expedition Stage to explain to the community how they, too, can easily recycle their disposable waste, both on the Playa and when they return home.

Our interaction with the Black Rock community in 2006 and the effect we had inspired many of the participants to join us in this fantasy world. We are looking forward to continuing this portrayal and involving more participants in our performance pieces as we take the Haul around the Playa. In that way, we can also serve as examples of a “green” project, not just in our philosophy but also in the way we run our camp.

SUPPORT TEAM

Our main crew numbers 15 and includes machinists, wood workers, welders, and scenic artists. We also have a performing team of approximately 20 participants who will develop and manage the Grand Steam Expedition Stage as well as participate in assembly and dismantling of the Haul and Steam Camp. Many of our crew are veterans of Burning Man and most were involved with Neverwas Haul in 2006, and are well-versed in the needs of the Playa and the protection of the environment.

Crew Members
Shannon O’Hare, Project Lead, Master Carpenter, Performer
Kimric Smythe, Head Technician and Fabricator, Solar Design Expert
Liam McNamara, Technical Advisor, Lead Machinist
Matt Snyder, Lead Welder and Fabricator
Peter Luca, Chief Engineer, Motorman
Liz Simpson, Head Scenic Designer, Lead Photographer
Kathy Tucker, Project Administrator, Head of the Hibernian Glee Club
Meredith Scheff, Fabricator, Cartoonist, Performer
Joe Phillips, Welder, Fabricator, Performer
Phat Mandee, Cabaret singer, Host of the Grand Stage
Richard Lockie, Performer
Robin Fox, Fabricator, Lens Grinder
Kevin O’Hare, Lead on Camera Obscura
Larry Abrahamsen, Artist, Performer
Hallie McConlogue, Fabricator, Performer

The rest of our performers at this time are:

Don Bruce, Tracy Feldstein, Nifer Fahrion, SF Slim, Joshua Marker, Will Bartlett, David Apocalypse, Richard Jukes, John Walmsey, Bill Smythe, and 10 others who have not finalized their plans to fill out our troupe of 20 performers

TIMELINE

1. Creation/construction – Phase I 2/18 - 5/16/07
Rebuild Haul, design and build interiors
Rebuild engine and chassis
Build steam generator (engine only)
Fabricate steam/solar distiller
Fabricate bio-peat mill
Participate in Maker’s Faire, San Mateo
(5/16 – 5/20/07)

2. Creation/construction – Phase II 5/16 – 6/9/07

Build Grand Steam Expedition Stage
Finish interiors and exhibits for display
Fund-raiser for Neverwas Haul – the Hibernian Ambassador Ball
(June 9, 2007)

3. Creation/construction – Phase III 6/9 – 8/25/07

Finish steam generator
Finishing touches on the Haul
Preparation for transporting Haul and other exhibits
Early arrivals depart on 8/24 (10 people)

4. Playa Setup 8/25 – 8/27/07

Assemble Haul (1 day)
Assemble stage and camp (1 day)
Assemble exhibits (2 days)

5. Playa Activity 8/27 – 9/3/07

Haul, Kristie’s Flyer, Grand Steam Expedition Stage, and Green projects

6. Clean Up 9/3 – 9/4/07

Disassemble Haul, stage, camp and exhibits; clean up area (2 days)

LEAVE NO TRACE PLANS

All components of the Neverwas/Grand Steam Expedition are part of an on-going performance art piece and will be needed elsewhere following Burning Man. All elements will have their own trailer and transport, planning to leave BRC on 9/4/07, so that there will be no detritus left over. We plan to recycle, burn, or dispose of all waste as part of our performance this year. Any garbage will be packed out by the participants in our company.

FIRE EFFECTS FOR NEVERWAS HAUL

We plan to have approximately 10-15 kerosene lamps illuminating the Haul or in the Steam Camp. The stage will be lit with 8-10 mantle lamps (propane fuel). Our steam engines are either run on propane or bio-peat fuel in appropriately contained fire boxes. Appropriately rated fire extinguishers will be placed next to all fire-related effects.

No artwork will be engulfed in flames and no fire will come in contact with the Playa.

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Neverwas Haul 2007 Update

2007-03-01T02:30:59Z

Dear Neverwas Crew & Friends -

We had our first organizational meeting last week and it went very well. We outlined the projects that we want to do at Burning Man so that Shannon and I could put together the proposal due on the 15th. Liam is going to do a separate proposal for the Wind Buoy project that he and Kimric have been working on. So far, this is what we're proposing:

1. Upgrade and Retrofit the Haul's engine, chassis, tires, interiors and exteriors.
2. Build a solar distiller for converting gray water.
3. Convert coffee grounds, sawdust, paper and playa dust into useable fuel for either a steam engine or a gasifier, which in turn would run a generator for the steam camp.
4. Build a telescope with Robin Fox; build a Camera Obscrua with Kevin O'Hare, Liz, and others

Other ideas that we're going to discuss at the next meeting will be:

1. Steam Theater and Stage - develop a vaudeville-like Victorian theater for performances, magic lantern show, Glee Club performances, lectures from the professors of the Academy, etc.
2. Liz will present her ideas about collaboration with the stereoptic photographer and photograph archives for display in the Haul of previous "adventures"
3. Folks to work on the website (Hallie/Phat Mandee?), publishable materials, press releases, products for sale, comic book development (Meredith)

We will have weekly meetings on Mondays at 7:30pm at the Shipyard starting this Monday, the 12th and will have our first Haul retrofit work day on Sunday, February 18th at 12pm. In general, the plan is to work on the Haul most Sundays and then as needed for the projects to be completed.

Please let your friends know what we're up to in case they want to work with us. We will be publishing regular updates on Tribe/Neverwas Haul to let the general public know.

The Major and the Lady

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Neverwas - The Movie

2006-12-01T18:21:20Z

Trailer for a spiffy looking new steampunk movie:
http://www.jaspermorello.com/gazette/?page_id=25&currentSelection=7

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Squid party

2006-11-23T09:21:50Z

The steam cart will be at the Laughing squid part this saturday 11/18/06 at "Mighty" in San Francisco. We may be giving rides.
aturday, November 18th, 2006

7pm-3am

$8 (in advance), $10 at the door

21+ event

Mighty
119 Utah Street (between Alameda & 15th Streets)
San Francisco, CA 94103

"laughingsquid.com/laughing-squid-decade-2/"

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Carson City Parade

2006-11-02T22:03:09Z

The parade was loads of fun, getting the house back through town in traffic was loads of fun. The guy at Rolling Rubber was really cool, he let us assemble the Haul in his parking lot, and helped in every way he could.
M2 sent some pics from the parade.
"http://tinyurl.com/vwa9u"

Kimric

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Can someone introduce me?

2006-10-25T03:10:23Z

Can someone introduce me too the Never Was Haul creators? I would like to interview them for my site.

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pretty picture

2006-09-28T18:32:27Z

Hello keepers of the Neverwas Haul!

I loved your ship on its maiden voyage and hope to see it again.
I painted a picture with words to friends, seeing you all by the light of the great fire, standing at attention in the every window in your lovely house.

Ryan said he got a picture of the Neverwas Haul by night when it was so magical, so I wanted to pass it on.
This looks to be just after y'all broke down by the Birdcade burn.
Thanks for stopping to enjoy the burn with us before hitching a ride home.

http://www.oneflameinthefire.com/bm06-gallery1/pages/page_3.html

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Night Photos for BURNcast

2006-09-25T17:20:02Z

Hey folks, I'm working on an episode of BURNcast in which Neverwas can be heard in the background. I was hoping to embed a night photo of Neverwas in the podcast. I asked some people who posted in this tribe's album, but am still waiting to hear. I'd like to post the podcast as soon as possible, so if anybody has one that I can gain permission to use, please contact me ASAP.

cheers!

Love & Rockets,
DaBomb
http://www.burncast.net

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Neverwas Photos by Jacob Appelbaum -- snapshots & Infrared!

2006-09-18T19:47:06Z

To save you the time from finding all the Neverwas related photos, I have the list of all the Neverwas shots that photographer, Jacob Appelbaum took of the Neverwas Haul. Jake is a wonderful photographer, and I suggest you peruse his flickr account sometime when you have time.... his infrared shots are especially breathtaking!

~Nifer

Without further ado....

Fancy Color Infrared Shots by Jacob Appelbaum of the Neverwas & crew on Friday evening!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245090364/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245090880/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245091248/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245091646/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245092014/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245092321/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245092616/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245092961/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245093317/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245093636/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245093984/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245094401/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245105704/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245106087/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245106431/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245106841/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245107268/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245107577/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245107914/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245108282/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245108696/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245109034/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245109417/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245109927/in/set-72157594287324330/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245110324/in/set-72157594287324330/

These photos were taken by Jacob Appelbaum on a point and shoot disposable camera. "They were processed E-6 rather than C-41 and pushed 2.5 stops".....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245042118/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245044220/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245044469/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245044726/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245045015/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245045297/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245045569/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245045858/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245046181/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245046521/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245046797/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245047177/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245060337/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245060734/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245061131/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245061835/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245062210/in/set-72157594287225853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioerror/245062585/in/set-72157594287225853/

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finnally I put up an actual address to the real page

2006-09-18T19:17:30Z

this is just a start so far
http://www.xlounge.com/neverwas/neverwas.php

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They are voting for best art....

2006-09-18T17:17:09Z

I saw this posted on the Burning Man tribe and thought you all should know. I think it is really wonderful that so many people are so inspired by the Haul. As far as the actual "prize" is concerned, for all we know BORG2 has $63 to it's name, but the thought is sweet and you should vote in case they have more than $63. They might have a whole eighty bucks or something.....

To vote go here:
http://bm.tribe.net/thread/1853f211-48f2-4ef1-9459-a7489f4f36d0

"Big Art Prize Nominees
Sat, September 16, 2006 - 6:23 PM
Okay, I have analyzed the comments on a number of tribes and in a number of threads, and here are the 13 nominees for your Favorite Art Installations at Burning Man 2006:

In Alphabetical order:

-- BIG ROUND CUBATRON - BMOrg honorarium
Mike Lottor

-- BIKES WITH PING PONG BALL LIGHTS - Private funding
(this piece was mentioned a few times, BUT I have no name, no artist's name and have seen no photos. If you know let me know)

-- CAT'S CRADLE - BMOrg honorarium
Tomi Patterson, Matt DeGumbia, John Tiddby, Kunst-Stoff

-- CONEXUS CATHEDRAL - BMOrg honorarium
Conexus Village

-- FIELD OF SUNFLOWER ROBOTS - BMOrg honorarium
Stephano Corazza

-- HOPE FLOWER & FEAR TRAP - BMOrg honorarium
Patrick Shearn, Abundant Sugar, Do Lab

-- IN US WE TRUST - Private funding
(I have not been able to find the artist's name or contact info, If you know let me know)

-- KIDS - Private funding
Mark Greenberg

-- LEAPING GIANTS - Private funding
Karen & Dan Das Mann

-- NEVERWAS HAUL - Private funding
The NeverWas Crew (Shannon, Kimric, Liam, Liz, Matt, Tracy and many more)

-- SERPENT MOTHER - BMOrg honorarium
The Flaming Lotus Girls

-- SPIDER - BMOrg honorarium
Ryan Doyle, Paul the Plumber

-- UCHRONIA - Private funding
Jan Kriekels, Arne Quinze

Here's how it will work.
I will start another Topic: VOTE HERE, on this Burning Man Tribe which, along with this one, I will Bump to the top twice a day.
On Sunday, Oct 1 2006, I will tally each post from a unique poster on the VOTE HERE Topic as one vote.

Whoever receives the most votes (assuming I learn who they are) will be announced at the San Francisco Decompression Party, and will recieve a check for the entire balance in the BORG2 checking and the paypal bigart@terrakino.net accounts on the day I write the check and close the accounts.

I reserve the right to cast my own vote to break a tie

Anyone who now donates more than $20 dollars can receive a genuine and handsome Collector's Edition BORG2 All Excess Lam badge .
Then finally, we can pull the plug on that alarming and wonderful experiment. "

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New website for neverwas

2006-09-17T02:27:43Z

I started work on a custom Neverwas site. The basic version will be up soon. Anyone who wants to add to it or help is welcome. Call me at 408 956-8643 or email at neverwas@xlounge.com. First draft will be up later today at www.xlounge.com/neverwas/.

I hope to make this a dynamic site where anyone subscribed can upload pictures and write or comment on articles. It will look like the 1910 new york times.

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Some new photos

2006-09-13T20:42:04Z

Hey I just opened a flickr account
http://www.flickr.com/people/phatmandee/
I have some great photos of us on the playa and 3 from the Waffle. I will upload more when I get some time. I am owning the rights to my own photos, but am happy to share whatever I have for web use for a website. It was such an honor to be out with you all and to be included in the joy. I am coming back through on Oct 1 and would really like to have some dinner somewhere with you.

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The Neverwas Haul featured in Make:

2006-09-13T18:36:15Z

http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/09/the_neverwas_haul_burning_man.html

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Photos of the Haul

2006-09-13T10:03:03Z

There is great number of good shots of the Haul , but no good shots of the Haul in the Waffle the night we drove into it. Does anyone have one? the Major

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New youtube vids

2006-09-12T21:09:14Z

Pat Man-Dee caught the historic 1st collaberation between the haul and the Steam Tractor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a17WmGc6qKI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8o4rxNBZQ8
These two videos are in sepia accept for the Hibernian flag which stubbornly stays green!

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Sept 22-24: Steamboat Regatta!

2006-09-11T18:07:58Z

--Hey gang here's a copy-and-paste of the word file announcing the imminent steamboat regatta. Oh, and the word from Dick Vennerbeck is that Ron Parola's steam powered Margarita blender will be there and working too. So saddle up that three-wheeler and bring it over!
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2006 Sacramento Delta Steamboat Regatta

Attention all boat captains and crew! Ready those boats! The time is approaching to attend the 32nd Sacrament Delta Steamboat Regatta held at the famous B&W Resort, 964 Brannon Island Rd., Delta Loop, California (ph. 916-777-6161). The official dates are Sept. 23, 2006 and Sept. 24, 2006 (give or take a few days as some arrive early & some stay late).

This year will be a ‘lil bit blah as we are not expecting notorious Jesse James & crew of the “Monster Garage”. What a great time we had last year with the bang & back race and being filmed for national televised viewing!

This year it is back to the standard menu of having a great time with just the usual group and activities. Main activity will be boating so pack lots of wood, oil or gas ( yes, gas burning boats are always welcome!) Add a few vintage steam cars and motorcycles for an entertaining weekend. Don’t forget your sunscreen as the weather has been very hot and sunny this summer. Then again, we have experienced cold days & showers in past years so do bring a jacket or sweatshirt.

Saturday’s picnic cruise to Westgate Landing Park @ Terminous will leave around 10:00 A.M. It has been suggested by MOJO’s Captain John Woodsen that this might be a good time to snap some group pictures of the “fleet” as they maneuver the treacherous currents of the Mokelumne River.

Upon returning to the B&W docks, it will be time for that much anticipated swap meet. Bring your unwanted treasures to the dock area to sell or swap. If you have nothing to sell and don’t want to buy, come and swap B.S. with your fellow captains. B.S. is FREE!

Saturday evening the gang always has a potluck dinner. We meet on the levee road (between the upper cabins & the boat docks). Please bring your favorite dishes to share. Appetites are hearty. Main dishes, salads and deserts are always delicious. Picnic tables and benches are provided. Our gracious host, B& W Resort, has requested that kitchen tables and chairs found in the cabins remain in the cabins. Please do not bring them outside. A short meeting is held after the potluck with the usual announcements & presentations. I say short meeting as the mosquitoes (nasty little bugs) tend to arrive at dusk. Speaking of critters, please remember that pets are not welcome guests at B&W Resort.

Now, back to boating with a night run down the Channel. Running light are a must and remember that people do live along the shore so don’t torment them too much with those whistles & sirens! I can’t believe I just typed that!!!

Planned for Sunday morning is an unofficial trip down the main channel for breakfast. Two choice places are Moore Riverboat Landing or Light House Resort.

See you soon and let’s make it a safe, fun and memorable occasion.
Regards, Jerry & Phyllis Blain
steamit@oldtimetech.com or 408-354-7128 with questions or suggestions.
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The Haul on Wired News

2006-09-09T15:31:02Z

http://blog.wired.com/burningman2006/index.album?i=30

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Do you do kids parties?

2006-09-09T15:08:11Z

Well, actually, not kids parties, but seriously, who would I contact about an opportunity to haul out the Haul at an event?

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Looking for some one

2006-09-08T08:13:22Z

Corrie is her name however she spells it. I met her while teaching throat singing. She showed me her fantastic singing skills and amazed me.

Any one know her?

She said she was working on the interior of the Neverwas Haul.

Any close or directions to find her would be most appreciated.

Great job to everyone who helped put that beauty together!!

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Thanks to ALL

2006-09-08T04:39:38Z

Tracy and I just wanted to thank you all for a wonderfull Playa experiance. We have been lucky enough to be at four different camps during our five burns, but you guys were the best. I can't thank you enough for the company. The Haul is of course awsome. If you will have us again we would love to camp with you again next year for the whole event.

Neverwas Forevermore!

-Don

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I love me some Neverwas

2006-09-07T23:02:30Z

Above and beyond my enjoyment of the Neverwas for what it is, I have to say that hearing the train whistle cutting through the doof doof doof at night was one of my favorite surprises of the event. And remembering when I could hear the freight train whistles on nights of playa past. O, the Revery.

Thank y'alls for your vision and hard work.

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Have Fun Kids!

2006-08-27T15:24:13Z

Haul a little neverwas for me. :)

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the haul on utube

2006-08-27T05:50:58Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcgWBhBxFX8

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Picst and video from Wed Fundraiser party

2006-08-26T15:58:04Z

OK the picts of the people ( not much on the project itself) who showed and made it happen

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41894173601@N01/sets/72157594251638614/

Youtube of the dedication in four parts ( not all yet uploaded)

Part one Hibernian Ambassasdor Dr Hal gets introduced and he starts his dedication

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3w0HLm8J_Q

Part Two Ambassasdor Dr Hal continues in his regal way
See Youtube for address

Part Three etc to be uploaded as soon as time allows

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Join The Empire!

2006-08-23T12:23:00Z

The time has come to step up to the plate. If you like our project and you wish to be part of it please fill free to donate funds help it completion. Genrious patrions will be given titles and honors, People who stood on the side and watched us work and offered nothing but usless advice will be given witty but unflatering nicnames and be the brunt of joke in the Lounge....You been warned...The Major

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Party!!!

2006-08-23T00:45:14Z

The official send off for the Haul is Weds 23rd 7:30 come Hell or high water come and toast with the Hiberian Embasstor (Dr Hal) our brave but foolish crew and our stout but still wet vessel. Kind of a fund raiser , no gate , beer ,wine, snacks,T-shirts for sale, maybe pins and Shannon brow-beating for last minite donations. Proper attire, Victorian Sci-fi

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Major reports

2006-08-22T16:08:56Z

Peter completed the supports for the third floor. I was able to build third floor deck today and installed it. From it you can see the baybridge, from the Shipyard. It has a 3 ft railing and a trap door. I now can start the roof work.

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Neverwas footprint on the Esplanade

2006-08-11T16:29:43Z

Shannon - the latest Illumination Village map shows the layout for Neverwas that we spoke about on the phone.

Here's a link to the main Ill Vill page with the map linked off that page:
http://burningart.com/ill_vill_2006/bman2006.html

Cooper

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Hibernian Tea Update from the Duke and dutchess of Inebria

2006-08-11T16:16:59Z

I must say that the tea trunk is coming along superbly. It is truly an heirloom piece that sould be cherished and will likely be museum bound 100 years from now. It seems almost too delicate for the harsh realities of the stinkin desert.

I was wondering about the selection of whiskys that might match well with choices of coffee. The Duke and I have been researching the dilemma extensively but we cannot seem to commit ourselves. Are their any preferences out there?

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