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SoulFire - Southbay Decom Nov 7 at Lupin!

2009-11-07T15:44:03Z

Register now! The www.southbayburners.org website is currently under construction, but it IS LIVE, and you can find out all the information about SoulFire, our camping decompression, at www.southbayburners.org/events.html . You can choose to arrive as early as 9am on Saturday, November 7th and stay through 6pm on Sunday, November 8th.

Fire permits have been obtained for burn barrels and ceremonial fire, so don’t worry about being cold … you can circle around the fire with your furry wardrobe and new playa honey to keep warm!

Art grants will be available for art installations and (stationary) art cars. If you want to bring sound or theme camps, or host an activity, send an email to southbay@burningman.com for placement. And yes, we’ll need greeters and rangers and LNT mavens, too, so volunteer to bring your finely honed playa talents to Lupin for decom!

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TRUE GRIT: 4th Annual Monterey Beach Burn - December 5th!

2009-10-20T21:24:55Z

mpyre, the monterey bay burning man regional group presents:

TRUE GRIT: An official Burning Man Event!

We would love to see you at Del Monte Beach in Monterey for ten fun filled hours of music, djs, art, dance, fire performance, costumes, silliness, participation and more!

Come on out for your opportunity to creatively express yourself, or enjoy the creative expression everyone else is sharing!

Suggested donation is 10$ a person, but no one is turned away for lack of funds, so please, join the fun!

We do have fire permits for the beach, so if you would like to participate in fire performance, please come out and spin!

Theme camps are encouraged, as well as being right on the beach, we have some great opportunities for sand art!!! What are you going to bring to share with the Monterey community?

If you have a project or art idea that you would like to share, or are interested in volunteering with TRUE GRIT, please email monterey@burningman.com or go to www.mpyreburn.com for more information.

*all mpyre events are LEAVE NO TRACE and we encourage you to be a part of that during this event and all other events you participate in!

who: mpyre, the monterey regional burning man group

what: an all-day regional burning man event for the local burning man and central coast communities

when: saturday, december 5th - 12n-10p

where: del monte beach, next to monterey bay kayaks

why: because it is fun and a great time to come together as a community!

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New Name

2009-09-14T19:49:41Z

Just the seeing what the new name will.
I wrote
"Out of the Dust into Eaden"
But it can up only as "Out of the Dust" no big deal just wanted to see what the vote was

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SAVE THE DATE - Decom Campout at Lupin, Nov 7th

2009-09-10T22:07:24Z

Due to overwhelming demand, the tri-regional Regionals are planning a decompression campout at Lupin for the weekend of November 7th. Many details are still being worked out, so stay tuned for further announcements about registration, fire and art grants! Yeah, we want to do it bigger and better than Soulstance … just make sure YOU are there!

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DUST & ILLUSIONS 30 years of Burning Man history. SAN JOSE 7/16

2009-07-14T21:23:49Z

Dust & Illusions looks at 30 years of history of Burning Man all the way back to the late 1970s deep into the origins of the event. Through 21 interviewees the film presents the philosophies that fueled the creation of the festival, and its evolution from a small gathering of friends to the largest “counter-cultural” event in North America. It offers a new perspective of the meaning of the event, and questions whether its organizers are more concerned about making sure the show is ready when the gate opens or if they still truly engage in building a community and fostering art.

July 16th 2009. 6:00pm
July 16th 2009. 7:30pm

Join director Olivier Bonin for a screening of the film.

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110 ‎
Seating is very limited

Get Tickets Now. $10 Pre-sales. $15 Door.
http://dustandillusions.com/blog/special-screening-in-san-jose-ca-july-16th

Invite your friends to this event on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=81156503750

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Problem Person at Soulstance

2009-07-01T22:57:10Z

Some how for some reason someone let a Hippie-Raver into Soulstance. Apparently he was causing a lot of problems during the weekend. As we know Hippie-Ravers are the lowest form of life there is. This Hippie-Raver was Hipping Raving all weekend. He was giving out hippie beads and letting people trip out with his raver LED glass and EL Wire glasses. PLEASE DO NOT LET HIPPIE RAVERS INTO SOULSTANCE!!!!

Here is a pic of this Hippie-Raver.

http://people.tribe.net/crosssidhe/photos/9aee3ca8-661a-4f47-a0e0-2b3c15c4ffff

Cross

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Lost & Found

2009-06-30T04:21:02Z

I made a final MOOP walk-about around 6pm on Sunday, and I'm so proud of us! Not too much left behind ... but if you have any lost or found items, post here! I have:

1. One large blue water bottle marked "ConneCT '06"
2. One San Francisco Giants beach towel that also says "Pacific Bell Park"

Anyone else?

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My Pre-Journey to Soulstance

2009-06-27T00:36:06Z

Ok... I did Soulstance. Soulstance was the litmus test to see if I can handle camping, road trips, regionals, etc. The only real hitch I had in going was dialysis. I asked my dialysis center a month and a half notice for an early Friday time so I can be early on the road. They told me right off that are are full and most likely can not accommodate me.

No Problem....

One of the jobs my Social Worker is to place me it I want to go on vacation. Usually they ask for a month notice. I have her a month and a half notice. A week after asking I got a Google map of dialysis center in my area. The left the map while I was a sleep. I sorta figured she was showing the centers in my area.

Two week later I asked her on her progress. She said that it was up to me to find my own center (in actuality it is her job). She said she has over 300 patients and let her abled (me) patients to do the work. I was like FUCK!!!! So she gave me the number and I called.

I told the placement service my time and day. I told the the earliest time as possible. They told me they will place me in a week. After a week had passed they did not call. So I called them. They said they could not find a place for the FIRST SHIFT. First shift was at 6:30 am. That would be grand but I would take anything early. I told them that I wanted the earliest time possible but they put down first shift. I told them to change it. They said they would get back to me in a week.

A week later (two weeks before Soulstance) I called the placement service again. Once again they messed up. They still had me looking for first shift on the computer again. They never made the correction. They said they will pass the matter to the head coordinator and to call back in a week. So I did... but I asked the nurses and NOT the Social Worker for a early placement. They said that they will see what they can do for me but no promises.

Another week later I called the placement people. Once again they still had me for first shift. Finally I got someone who knows what they were doing. She fixed the time and broaden in my area to 25 miles. Apparently they were only looking in town. I did not mind going a few miles away. They said they will call me ASAP.

On the Monday before Soulstance I talked to the nurses at my dialysis center. They said an early person is now in the hospital and I can have his time. It was at 10:15. They also said that if he is discharged I would loose that slot. I told them go for it. I was going to talk to the Social Worker but she was not there.

On Tuesday before Soulstance I got a call from my Social Worker. The placement people called her and said that they had a spot. The problem was she did not know where or when.

On Wednesday I got another call my Social Worker. She said they found a spot in Benicia. The problem is that Benincia is across the bridge and too far away. Never mind the opposite direction of Santa Cruz!!! Plus I wanted to rest after dialysis. I told the social worker to hold on to the spot for the nurses (doing me a favor) was trying to get me a spot.

On Thursday the Nurses finalized the spot.

Friday I got my dialysis but 45 mins late.

This worries me for my next vacation. The question is that can I get the time and place I want. Will I have to place a vacation around dialysis rather dialysis around vacation. Home Dialysis was going to get me around this. However instead it really prevented me from going anywhere.

Time for this Sidhe to think out of the box!!!

Cross Sidhe

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Back From Soulstance

2009-06-25T21:18:31Z

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

I was invited to Dirt Camp but I could not find them. Then was my first trip to Soulstance. I never been to Lupin before. So Thor (my truck) and I drove up those back trail roads to the camp ground high on the hill. The problem was that there was no lights and all the camp sites seems to be filled. As I go to the upper lever two girls came out yelling that there is a spot near them. So I walked up the hill to check the sight out. When I got up there I was greeted by this most righteously beautiful girl with great tits (no... I am not objectifying she just got them!). She said to me...

"Hi! My name is E. Wanna do some nitros?"

That was the tone of the whole weekend.

I met many wonderful people. Especially my camp mates: Scott, E, Sasha, Adam, and Celeste.

These two songs are for you!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1A_dcMdrwc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBDF04fQKtQ

Soulstance was my litmus test for traveling. I have not been anywhere in almost two years because of my kidney failure. Funny... I started to she a shrink for depression. I am a free spirit. What I really needed was to go out and be free.

You know I really been through a lot. I have helped people, nature and the universe a lot too. I REALLY deserved this!!! I really did. I never get much but I finally did. This weekend will be one if not "THEE" most memorable weekend I had in my live.

THANK YOU GODDESS AND EVERYONE!!!!

Love and Rockets!!!

Cross

P.S.

A shout out to Shots too!!!!

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Thank YOU!

2009-06-25T15:57:35Z

Truly, this event could not happened without each and every one of you. YOU are the one who brought your anticipation, participation, playa stories, dancing shoes, EL wire, gifting spirit, and joy. Lupin was just a blank canvas before you arrived, and you are the one who made Soulstance 2009 so memorable!

It also couldn’t have happened without the core planning team:
Creech – Sound Czar
Sunburn Sarah – MOOP maven (and all of you who got moop bags and joined the moop patrol!)
Martini Man (lead), Serafine, Smeed, and Starlight – Parking team
YNot – Greeter lead (and those of you who worked the graveyard shift!)
Griffin – Theme camp placement
Lumina – Art placement
Dirt Girl – DJ wrangler, marketing and birthYAY girl
Sharkbite, Tenderfoot, Prana, Guardian, Emerald, Oswego, & MisConduct – Rangers

And those of you who hosted a workshop, brought art*, made music, swam or soaked or sang or boogied, gifted mai-tais, or filled the forest with your laughter, you made me both homesick and ready to head into the dust again!

*Honorary mention to Chef Anthony who slaved over a wok filled with hot oil to make batch after batch of the most awesome French fries in the entire world!

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Smiling!

2009-06-25T05:43:28Z

Neon had the BEST time at Soulstance!

Thank you everyone who planned, organized, set up and made this happen! Thank you to all the wonderful peeps who smiled, said hi, hung out, made conversation, danced, hung out in the pool, did workshops...I mean all of it....really....that was such a stellar weekend!

I'm still smiling! :-D

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Port-o-Potties

2009-06-25T05:41:07Z

Where they provided by Soulstance or Lupin? My camp mates and I (and others) were high on the hill. The nearest port-o-pottie was far below. Can we get more for next year. Hate to go behind (or in front) of a tree.

C-

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Setting the Tone...

2009-06-24T07:23:42Z

You know you are going to have a most righteous time when the first person was this beautiful woman with big boobs saying...

"Hi! my name is E. Wanna do some nitros?"

She became my camp mate.

=:)

=:)

=:)

Cross Sidhe

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Swag?

2009-06-23T04:19:59Z

So where is the swag the pre-reg people suppose to get?

:(

C-

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SoulStance schwag available on Cafe Press!

2009-06-23T00:33:56Z

Come n' git it!
www.cafepress.com/SoulStance

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Had a great time

2009-06-22T05:03:23Z

I'm just saying I had a great time meeting new people and haging around. I'm ready for the Playa. Thank you for all the complents about the paitings/photo in the logde. I'll see you on the playa !!!!

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Ropes

2009-06-19T20:44:02Z

Hi all,

I just want to throw out the idea of me running a brief workshop on ropes and how to use them to decorate your lover. I think I need help from the organizers to find a discrete location for this - don't want to scare the natives. But if there is interest, maybe we can make this work. It would be BYOR - bring your own rope. Please message me here or off line to give me feedback ideas suggestions, etc. The intended vibe is aesthetic not sexual...within limts of course.

Failing the human macrame thing, maybe I'll do something on useful camping knots...

-TomFoolery

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What/Where/When

2009-06-19T20:41:53Z

The excitement is building! I know that theme camps and sound camps are signing up. I've got the scoop on some of the daytime workshops and activities we've lined up already:

Burning for Beginners (Playa Virgin workshop)
Erotic Fetishwear Making
Outlaw Dervish - World Beat/Didjerdu live music on the restaurant lawn
Introduction to Human Sexuality (or, what you should have learned in Junior High)
BED (Bureau of Erotic Discourse workshops)
How to Build a Graywater Evapotron

c'mon, gang, what do YOU want to do? send an email to info@soulstanceinfo.com and we'll add you to the mix!

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Day Info????

2009-06-19T17:43:04Z

A friend wants to come for the day on Saturday. I didn't see on the Soulstance website if it would still be $20 or something different. Also she wants to bring her 6 yr. old kidlet. How much would it be for the kid for the day?

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Ride wanted from Emeryville or Berkeley on Friday evening to soulstance

2009-06-19T16:29:07Z

I would be happy to share gas fees down to lupin for the precompression if I can catch a ride with someone. I live in Berkeley, but work in Emeryville, so depending on the time I can swing it either way. Pls contact me at your earliest convenience. vandyche@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Andrew "Drew" VanDyche

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Car Pool ?

2009-06-19T09:08:01Z

Hello..I'll be leaving near SF AIrport to Lupin around 6PM or so...glad to offer a ride..Myself, cool, fun, chill, mid-30's guy..Soustance Virgin.

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virgin needs friends!

2009-06-19T09:05:05Z

Hello!

I'm a virgin burner and this is my first BM event. Some burner friends of mine were planning on coming to Soulstance, but they can't now - so I'm going solo! I'm bringing my van/rv with all the trimmings - would love to hook up with some camp that is into food, fun, frivolity, bubbles.... (I guess that's everyone?).

I've volunteered to be a greeter - most likely Friday mid day - would love fashion and etiquette advise!!

mimosa

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EL Wire Workshop

2009-06-19T05:40:11Z

Bring your EL repair jobs on Saturday at 1:00, 4:20 and 6:00 (I think) to the shaded deck BELOW the restaurant and I'll try to fix them up for you. Check the what/when/where guide for details. I'm also teaching the "how" part if you're inclined to start doing EL wire yourself.

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Chill Dome

2009-06-19T05:35:25Z

A chill dome is waiting to be adopted at the event. It is sitting at the entrance to the Nudome Area and on the way to Dirt Shack Camp. We can put a parachute over it but it desperately needs fluff, and lights. Are there any takers out there?

Any chillaxers out there wanna take on pimping it out??

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DirtShack Meals

2009-06-19T04:38:24Z

So, anyone wanna do camp meals at all? I think camp breakfasts make good sense since, for at least me, I can't be sure I'll wake up for the Lupin Lodge breakfast. And at other times, it's a nice thing too.

Who can bring what? I've got a camp kitchen and 2 burner camp stove. Does anyone have a folding table they can bring for kitchen counter space? (I'd have to move ALL the paperwork off the table in my office, and I'd prefer not to do that. :)

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DirtShack camp update!

2009-06-19T04:36:21Z

Confirmed DJs for the DirtShack camp so far are as follows, more TBA!:
Big Mike
The Capitan
Christophoro
DJ Consciousness
Cool Hand Luke
DFunkt
DJ Essential
Ethan (E10)
Gerrone
Griffin
Little John
Lucho
Notorious PIG
DJ Seek
Wona

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Tip on Car Directions from East Bay

2009-06-19T00:35:24Z

Hey all...
Just a note about directions. If you are traveling south on 17 you may want to take Bear Creek Road (Alta Bridge exit) instead of Idlewild. The traffic can be heavy making that left off 17 onto Idlewild and scary.

If you take the Bear Creek road exit, you will just cross over the freeway and take the road right (parallel to the freeway). It's a divided road there. You will pass the Fire Station. Just keep going on Old Santa Cruz road. You'll pass Lexington School and a wood shingled water tank...(just to give you a few landmarks). Then you will see the left turn onto Aldercroft.

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I Need A Camp To Join

2009-06-18T20:07:27Z

I need a camp to join. I do have a pickup truck with cover to haul a few things.

Please let me know.

=:)

Cross

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Art In the lodge

2009-06-18T15:21:42Z

I just pent the day hanging my painting and photos af BM past in the lodge. Please go but enjoy.
Telll me what you think. I'll be rangering Saturday 2-10 Thank you

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Chiropractor or bodyworkers

2009-06-18T00:55:01Z

Does sacroiliac dysfunction ring any bells for you in your training?

Do you know how to release the periformis? That's the muscle freaking out because my SI joint is unstable from a direct blow.

Direct pressure releases adhesions (collagen build-up from inflammation) and I have a hell of a time reaching it!! =)

If you have *knowledgeable* hands to work that out, I'd love you for it. I will also bring my massage chair, so that I may offer you a treat as well ...or bacon, hotcakes and coffee in the comfort of you own bed.... whatever your preference.

Anyone else interested in bodywork, .....feel free to PM me.

I'm really looking forward to lots of pool time this weekend!! (....My pool at home won't be repaired until July 1. Swimming is awesome for the body!)

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Would you like to sleep in an RV?

2009-06-17T23:47:16Z

I have a fabulous RV with 2 private beds. It is super nice inside with orange and purple fur, trick lighting, and lots of creature comforts.

I may collaborate with someone on blacklight art. I'm assuming that the costs I'm looking to recover for gas would be about the same as a dome, but the RV has more amenities.

I will be coming from the east bay and can pick up... however I would like to arrive early to be guaranteed a spot. PM me if you are interested.

This is a super fun way to go. So many happy memories with folks.... if only that RV could tell STORIES!

I just changed the oil... she runs strong and she is ready to RIDE!

PM me if you are interested!

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Greeter Volunteers Needed at Soulstance

2009-06-17T05:43:26Z

Hey All,

It's almost here!!! One of the best kick-ass parties of the summer. Dust off that burning man gear; okay, maybe don't dust it off, it's just gonna get dusty again soon! This is going to be a GREAT weekend of fun, sun, friends, music, dancing, etc. etc. AND one of the ways this event is so awesome is from all you guys pitching in and making it happen. This is your event, and in true burner fashion, you bring the fun! So let's welcome all our friends with some fantastic greeter fun!

If you can donate a few hours of your time to welcome your fellow burners and friends, please contact me (Yvonne, aka Ynot!) directly at
yescause2002@yahoo.com and let me know your preference of when you are available. We need greeters from 9 am on Friday through Saturday night/Early Sunday morning 8 am ish.

If you are on the fence about attending due to finances, this is a good way to defer some or all of the cost with greeter shifts in those wee hours of the morning on Friday/Sat and Sat/Sun from 2am-8am (2-3 hour shifts depending on how many people sign up)

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!!

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Photography

2009-06-17T03:51:44Z

Because Lupin Lodge is a clothing-optional community, and works to ensure the privacy of every guest, it has a long-standing policy against photography UNLESS you are a member of the Lupin Camera Club. Is there anyone who wants to take on the role of official photographer, and take a little time to check in with the LCC so that they can obtain a camera tag?

The alternative is to make sure that any photography is only within private camps, of people who are in those camps, and that there are no Lupin members in the background of any pictures. Lupin members sometimes panic when they see a camera ...

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getting there

2009-06-17T00:42:13Z

I bought my ticket. I fly in to San Jose Thursday night and fligh out Sunday. If anyone is heading that way can I get a ride? I'll wait until closer to rent a car just in case I can keep someone company on the way. So excited!!

June 18 2009
Alaska Airlines Flight 2617, operated by HORIZON AIR
Depart: Portland, Oregon at 5:50 pm
Arrive: San Jose, California at 7:35 pm

June 21 2009
Alaska Airlines Flight 2614, operated by HORIZON AIR
Depart: San Jose, California at 8:05 pm
Arrive: Portland, Oregon at 9:50 pm

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theme camps?

2009-06-14T18:24:13Z

so, what are people thinking of doing for theme camps this year - i have already heard rumors of some sex education camps that are interested in coming out and someone that might be interested in teaching rubber clothing construction

whats everyone doing this year for their camp??!??!!?!?

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Booty Shakin'?

2009-06-12T01:13:54Z

hey Ya'll!

East coast burner here, super excited that I have stumbled across this seemingly smaller regional event that may not be shoulder to shoulder? Although the community here is beautiful in all of its blinky-glory, I have found that it is difficult to find an event that isn't super crowded, being so close to the 'hub' of the burner community (I am probably not on the right mailing lists either :-/ )

My main query into this wonderful looking event, is what sort of music is usually blasted through the sound pumps? I know that the west coast is thriving off of the whole mash-up, breaks, glitchy, etc. business, but are there going to be some DJ's who would be spinning some minimal tech. tech house, dubstep, or even, dare i ask, psy-trance?

I am looking forward to meeting some of you wonderful people at the next soulstance!
dance ON
lenny

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RIDE SHARE - SECOND CALL

2009-06-10T14:34:56Z

RIDES OFFERED FROM THE EAST BAY TO SOULSTANCE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE RIDE PLEASE MESSAGE ME. DO NOT POST ON THIS THREAD. I MAY NOT SEE IT AND YOU MAY NOT HAVE A RIDE!!!

LEAVING FOR EAST BAY: June 19

PLEASE NOTE I HAVE DIALYSIS. I AM STILL TRYING TO GET AN EARLY DIALYSIS SPOT. THE TIME I WILL BE LEAVING IS STILL TBA.

EXODUS: June 21

MUST SHARE COST OF GAS!!!

SUPPLY RUNS IS OK (see details)

CAMP TOGETHER OR JUST NEED A LIFT IS COOL.

I have two seats open in my Ranger named Thor. The fourth seat will be for baggage. Unless if someone really really really need a ride and willing to travel ultra-super light. I can take one passenger with little stuff. I DO HAVE A BIKE RACK THAT CAN HOLD UP TO 4 BIKES!!! Please let me know the size and kind of bike.

I will be offering a ride from the East BaAy and the stated above areas to Soulstance. I have a Ford Ranger with a passenger and a jump seats open. The passenger seat will be reserved for a large person. The jump seats are facing each other and cramped. If a large person does not take up my offer then we can rotate seats on the way up to Soulstance.

My Ranger, Thor, is in excellent shape but THERE IS NO AC, open rear window, cup holder in front and back, XM radio and CD Player that can read MP3s. I have a bike rack (with lock) that can hold up to 4 bikes. The bed of my Ranger has a tonnou so your stuff will be locked for all road stops.

Routes, Stops and Pick Up Locations

TBA

I will be making rest stops at all rest stops. Potty breaks and need for a smoke (NO TOKE) or stretch are very much welcome! So are taking pictures.

RULES:

1. No smoking in my truck.
2. NO DRUGS!!!
3. Be well bathed.
4. Baggage Yes!!! Emotional baggage No!!!
5. No children.
6. Be Fun!!!

SUPPLY RUN!!!

Have no wheels or the Man (not Burning Man) took your license way??? Doing a supply a day to a week before heading to the Soulstance is cool. Contact me for details.

CAMP:

Camping with me or with our own cam is cool. If you are part of a camp and would like to invite me… I am down for it.

Why???

Why I am doing this??? I have missed so many Burns because I had no car or rides.

Please let me know

Cross Sidhe

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Whatcha bringin'?

2009-06-10T08:24:24Z

So, who's bringing Grilled Cheese Sandwich camp? A playa slide show? B.E.D.? Chill dome? Tea temple? Body painting? Snow cones? Hmmmmm?

Whatever it is that you love, bring it to share at Soulstance! Send an email with the subject "Participate" to info@soulstanceinfo.com and get added to the mix!

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Kidsville?

2009-06-09T02:06:39Z

Anyone bringing the chillun's? Do we need to have a space/activities for the younger set?

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Chill Space

2009-06-04T22:32:45Z

We have the use of a gorgeous 20-foot geodesic dome to use as a chill space for Soulstance. It just needs adoption and folks to contribute normal chill-space-ish things, like a parachute or other covering, fluff inside, etc. Any takers?

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Swag?

2009-06-04T14:43:26Z

So what kind of swag are we going to get for my pre-reg?

=:)

C-

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SoulStance update!

2009-06-03T18:54:02Z

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t put it off! We will sell out at 500 registrations. So far we’ve got over 20 activities, theme camps and art installations … come on, join the party! soulstanceinfo.com/registration.html

Camping fees are in addition to the registration (see soulstanceinfo.com/camping.html) Remember, work exchanges are available to completely cover your camping fees (please contact Lupin directly at 408-353-9200 about those).

GATE OPENS at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 19th. RV and tent sites will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis unless you are a registered theme camp.

CARPOOLING is strongly encouraged, as parking spaces are limited. If you’re tent camping, you’ll want to unload your gear near a tent site and then move your car to one of the parking lots.

LIVE MUSIC Friday night and Saturday afternoon on the restaurant lawn. DJs all weekend at the Dirt Shack. Pink Floyd & Green Tea, Naked Twister, Burning for Beginners, and Erotic Fetishwear Making are just a few of the activities on tap! The list is growing daily … add yourself to the what/where/when!

And, this event can’t happen without everyone volunteering and participating. We’ll need greeters, rangers, gate, parking and LNT helpers. If you do it on the playa, bring it to Soulstance! Send an email with the subject “Participate” to: info@soulstanceinfo.com

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Registration???

2009-06-03T18:44:03Z

Well I called Lupin today pay for my ticket/camp spot. I told the person on the phone that I was pre-registered. They had no clue what I was talking about. So what is the resistration for? I mean they said the camp grounds are first come first serve.

C-

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Boo-Boo Booth

2009-06-02T20:21:55Z

Last year, we had a boo-boo booth staffed mostly by rangers. If you have Red Cross/First Aid training, or are an EMT/Nurse/Dr., would you consider volunteering for an hour at the boo-boo booth? I think the biggest incidents last year were cuts/scrapes/bug bites. But it's always a great way to meet people, and we have lollipops to give out along with the kisses and band-aids!

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soulstanceinfo web site?

2009-05-28T05:26:20Z

Try to get to the www.soulstanceinfo.com web site today and got an error message that the browser could not find the server. Tried it several times. Has the address changed?

EG

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Work Exchange??

2009-05-24T17:28:51Z

Hello :) has anyone had any success arranging a work exchange to pay for the camping fees at Lupin? Do they still need help on May 29 for Etherial?

"WORK EXCHANGE: Lupin is offering work exchange assignments to accommodate those who can’t afford to pay camping fees. A 5-hour shift prior to Soulstance is all that’s needed to get in free (help especially needed on May 29th, or the morning of Soulstance opening, June 19th). Please contact the Lupin office to make arrangements: Either Harry Yanellas prior to May 15th (zorba2000@gmail.com), or Chris Ann at 408-353-9200 after May 15th. "

Thanks !

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RIDE SHARE TO SOULSTANCE - FIRST CALL

2009-05-22T06:04:58Z

RIDES OFFERED FROM THE EAST BAY TO SOULSTANCE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE RIDE PLEASE MESSAGE ME. DO NOT POST ON THIS THREAD. I MAY NOT SEE IT AND YOU MAY NOT HAVE A RIDE!!!

LEAVING FOR EAST BAY: June 19

EXODUS: June 21

MUST SHARE COST OF GAS!!!

SUPPLY RUNS IS OK (see details)

CAMP TOGEATHER OR JUST NEED A LIFT IS COOL.

I have two seats open in my Ranger named Thor. The fourth seat will be for baggage. Unless if someone really really really need a ride and willing to travel ultra-super light. I can take one passenger with little stuff. I DO HAVE A BIKE RACK THAT CAN HOLD UP TO 4 BIKES!!! Please let me know the size and kind of bike.

I will be offering a ride from the East BAy and the stated above areas to Soulstance. I have a Ford Ranger with a passenger and a jump seats open. The passenger seat will be reserved for a large person. The jump seats are facing each other and cramped. If a large person does not take up my offer then we can rotate seats on the way up to Soulstance.

My Ranger, Thor, is in excellent shape but THERE IS NO AC, open rear window, cup holder in front and back, XM radio and CD Player that can read MP3s. I have a bike rack (with lock) that can hold up to 4 bikes. The bed of my Ranger has a tonnou so your stuff will be locked for all road stops.

Routes, Stops and Pick Up Locations

TBA

I will be making rest stops at all rest stops. Potty breaks and need for a smoke (NO TOKE) or stretch are very much welcome! So are taking pictures.

RULES:

1. No smoking in my truck.
2. NO DRUGS!!!
3. Be well bathed.
4. Baggage Yes!!! Emotional baggage No!!!
5. No children.
6. Be Fun!!!

SUPPLY RUN!!!

Have no wheels or the Man (not Burning Man) took your license way??? Doing a supply a day to a week before heading to the Soulstance is cool. Contact me for details.

CAMP:

Camping with me or with our own cam is cool. If you are part of a camp and would like to invite me… I am down for it.

Why???

Why I am doing this??? I have missed so many Burns because I had no car or rides.

Please let me know

Cross Sidhe

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Twitter?

2009-05-18T22:54:28Z

I was thinking of doing a twitter thing for Soulstance so people would know what's going on at any point in the event. Would this be useful to people?

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SoulStance 2009 Registration at LUPIN

2009-05-15T21:53:03Z

Don't forget that in order to take advantage of the $60.00 early bird discount at Lupin YOU MUST CALL THE LUPIN OFFICE!!

9AM - 5PM DAILY
408-353-9200

Have your CC handy. Operators are standing by. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration within 24 hours.

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Attention Hoopers - World Hoop Day Theme Camp

2009-05-13T08:48:35Z

Hey there people of all circles, Join the World Hoop Day theme camp and get your hoop on! We are a group of healers through the Hoop, giving hoops to kids around the world, and locally, too. Want to re-tape your old hoop or maybe a new one? Want a lesson or 2? We've got a camp and we want you!!!

reply to me --- annie@worldhoopday.com and I'll see you at the SoulStance!

xoxo
hoopin'Annie

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Soulstance 2009 Registration is now OPEN!

2009-05-07T02:01:46Z

Are you one of those people who’s been chomping at the bit to get a place at Soulstance 2009 (being held June 19-21)? Well, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get the web site ready for you (many thanks to our webmaster, Sparkinzi!)

Soulstance is a 2-day, 3-night official Burning Man Regional Event, and this will be the third year in a row that we’ve celebrated a burning solstice at Lupin Lodge in Los Gatos. If you didn’t make it last year, ask around … it was spectacular (300+ attendees, music and workshops all day and night, art cars and costumes and camping, oh my!) This year, we’re hoping to make it bigger and better than ever, but it can’t happen without YOU!

Gear up for the playa, do some practice CAMPING (shake the dust out of your tent, test your air mattress, see how warm your playa coat really is!), PARTICIPATE in the creation of a playa-rific experience for everyone who attends. Want to DJ? Practice your poi? Have a new ART project or EL WIRE creation you’d like to show off? Come to give to your community and BE DELIGHTED by your fellow participants!

You can now register on the website, www.soulstanceinfo.com. Pre-registration is $15, and helps the regions cover our costs for insurance, paypal, websites and such. Camping fees due to Lupin will be the same as last year, but the first 100 people to pre-pay their camping fees will get a reduced rate. See www.soulstanceinfo.com for more details!

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Soulstance 2009 Pre-registation Soldout?

2009-04-27T23:38:28Z

I have a friend that went to the soulstanceinfo.com web site and notice that under registration it says that "Pre-registration has closed. A limited amount of tickets will be available at the Lupin office." I notice that although this page is titled Soulstance 2009 Registration on the bottom of that page it says June 20-22, 2008, I suspect that is just last years page and that it has not yet been updated for 2009. Can someone please clarify?

Thanks!

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burn

2009-03-03T07:33:48Z

Hi,

I heard about the June Burn from Burning Regions. Question

Is this like other burns with theme camps? I had a great one planned for Flip Side (Austin) but due to the economy and my studies I can't make it this year. Would love to do even part of it for another burn.

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Boots-n-Beats-n-Bacon Campout!! Fremont Peak!! March 6-8!!!

2009-02-27T00:36:32Z

m-pyre, the burning man regional group, is hosting a campout at Fremont Peak State Park on March 6-8

boots-n-beats-n-bacon - a three day campout to get our community together, relive our burn, cook some bacon, create new memories, have a lot of fun and come together as a community - m-pyre has a longstanding tradition of drinking out of boots, so we are here to celebrate the boot!!! bring your best boot to drink out of and bacon to share!!

this is a full weekend of art, costumes, music, dancing, chilling, playing, frolicking and YOU celebrating life, love and self expression!

Ticket and group site camping: 15$ per person
Ticket only, camping NOT included: 10$ per person

There is a main community area that is the group campsite for Fremont Peak State Park (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=564), this is where the music and all main activities will be taking place. There is limited camping room at the group site. Camping at the group site will be limited to the first 50 people that pay to camp there. Everyone else will need to book their own campsite at the park, those sites are 11$ a night and can fit up to eight people per site.

All fees go to pay for the campsite and associated administrative fees for this event and future m-pyre events, such as the upcoming 2nd Annual SoulStance event on June 19-21 (www.soulstanceinfo.com)!

*Remember all federal, state and local laws apply

*No refunds, comps, or exceptions

**at this moment, the website for registering (www.mpyreburn.com) is not reflecting the current updates for the campout, that will be updated shortly - until then please paypal your camp fees to mpyre.treasury@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact m-pyre at monterey@burningman.com

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Welcome Wagon callin'

2009-02-26T01:14:44Z

It's Boots. It's Beats. It's Bacon (or veggie bacon if it so applies to you).

Be part of the welcome wagon for this weekend homesteading adventure. Be the first on site to scope out the boot, beat, bacon quotient of every burner at this joint.

Here are the shifts that we are calling for:

Friday, March 6th
4-6pm
6-8pm
8-10pm
10-12am

Saturday, March 7th
12-2am
2-4am
4-6am
6-8am
8-10am
10-12pm
12-2pm
2-4pm
4-6pm
6-8pm
8-10pm
10-12am

What's better than getting that first initial drop of Burner love from the excited masses joining the camp?! Nada. So grab a friend or meet a new friend and sign up.

Be there or be square dancing.

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Fundraiser for Silicon Valley Burner Skid's Health CARE - IMPORTANT!!!!

2008-12-23T00:55:45Z

*this was sent to me by a Sacramento burner - Skid has been a tight
part of this South Bay Community for many years and anything anyone
can do to help, no matter how small, please consider - his kidney's
are failing and he needs dialysis three times a week.

In our year-round nature of giving, please consider this on your list.

********

To all Burners,

I am writting this request, for fellow burner, my friend, Mike
Aquino, aka 'Skid'. Many of you know Skid very well, for those of you
who don't, let me introduce you.

Skid formed K-SVERT 106.5 FM in 1997 with his childhood friend, Tom
Sherry (PlayaMonkey). A humble one watt of radio broadcast,
entertained Black Rock City, and was coined the "One watt
Flamethrower". Skid pioneered Burningman radio, and in 1998 was
responsible, for assigning broadcast frequencies to other camps, who
wanted to followed his lead, and desired to start their own radio
station. To this day, to broadcast @ BRC, you must receive your
frequency assignment from Skid.

In 2002, He co-founded Burning Silicone, the south bay's own region.
(name changed to South Bay Burners in 2008). Skid served as the first
Co-Regional, with Sandra McBride (Gidget), until both retired in 2006.
His leadership and guidance, enable his region to grow into the major
contributor to the Burningman project, that it is today. Meanwhile,
K-SVERT grew into the largest & most powerful radio station on the
playa. Building our landmark tower in 2002, and adding our performance
& shadow stages in 2003. Since 2003, K-SVERT been a presence on the
Esplanade, with a 60' high flashing beacon, guiding the masses home
during whiteouts. Skid is the Mayor of K-SVERT, and serves on our
Board of Directors.

Skid's had his hand in helping others with their projects. He
designed the mini-golf course for 'Lawngames' in 2002 & 2003. In 2001
he designed & built 'Betelguise the Flaming Art Car' . Skid was a
major contributor to Burning Silicone's collaborative project the
"Pagoda of Infinite Reflection" in 2004. When in 2005 we were placed
next door to Deathguild's Thunderdome, Skid proposed we build our own
version, only smaller, and with rabbits. Thumperdome was born.

In June of this year, Skid's life took a turn. He was admitted to the
hospital with anemia and kidney failure. (Skid has had type 2 diabetes
for the past ten years). His condition was dire, he received blood
transfusions, and suffered a very bad seizure. For 72 hours, it was
BAD. We thought we might lose him. His short term memory was gone.
Those of us who visited him, were forgotten once we left the room
(this scared me the most). It took weeks for him to be strong enough
to leave the hospital. He will endure receiving dialysis 3 times a
week, for 3 hours at a time, for the rest of his life. Or until he
receives a kidney transplant. He is currently on a transplant waiting
list.

He was determined to attend the burn, whatever it would take. He was
there for two days. We shuttled him to Reno, Saturday morning for
dialysis, and got him back before the burn. He was very thin & weak,
but he was so glad to be home, even if only for two days.

Once back in the default world, Skid had two stints placed into his
heart in October (in preparation for the future transplant). Things
were starting to falling into place, then, Skid lost his job. Along
with his job, Skid lost his health care. He has sent out hundreds of
resumes, but received only one interview. Until he can secure another
job, (hopefully with health coverage that will cover his pre-existing
condition), he continues to receive the care he urgently needs through
COBRA. His COBRA payments are over $400 per month.

To help Skid make these payments, a fundraiser, "Mikeapalooza" has
been scheduled for December 29, 2008 @ Britannia Arms, Almaden, San
Jose. Skid's close friends, PlayaMonkey & SassyJill, (Tom & Jillian)
have set up a "Mike Aquino COBRA" fund (The MAC Fund) to collect other
donations, For PayPal: Send money to; Mikeapalooza@gmail.com as
Services/Other. To send a check, made out to, Tom Sherry to : Tom Sherry
2446 Stokes St.
San Jose, CA 95128
Fund Raiser link:
http://www.evite.com:80/pages/invite/viewInvite.jspinviteId=OMRJNSKXLYFGBGTXHBFY&li=iq&src=email

On a personal level, Mike has always been there for me, my brother
from a different mother. Come out & help us celebrate & help Mike
continue on his road to recovery. Mike has devoted much of his time to
helping others (and Burningman), now it's time for us to be there for him.

Thank You,

Sacramento Dave
K-SVERT 106.5 FM
sacdave@hughes.net

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m-pyre beach burn updates!! dec 6th SATURDAY 12n-10p

2008-12-04T08:02:03Z

alright, everything is lined up and ready for the m-pyre beach burn in monterey, california on saturday, december 6th!!

12 noon - 10pm 10$ suggested donation per person - please donate at www.mpyreburn.com (scroll all the way down) or at the event!

also more information and directions are available at www.mpyreburn.com

we have two burn barrells, so please bring wood!

we also have full fire permits so bring all your fire toys and spin the night away!

it will be chilly, so bring your furries, snugglies and some warm clothes too!

also, dont forget, we have a share bar and plenty of awesome music with the following lineup

Noon 1:00 Griffin/Open Decks
1:00 2:00 Chlorophil
2:00 3:00 The Capt'n
3:00 4:00 God Intoxicated
4:00 5:00 yr lttl pwny
5:00 6:00 Cool Hand Look
6:00 7:00 Ian
7:00 8:00 3r@in
8:00 9:00 Griffin
9:00 10:00 Wona

hope to see you all there - please email monterey@burningman.com for more information!!

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Santa Cruz SantaCon 2008

2008-11-12T20:17:29Z

Get out your reindeer and dust off your candy canes. This year promises to blow last year away!

Meet at the Blue Lagoon on Dec 12 at 7:30 pm and we'll go from there.

This is the day before the SF SantaCon, so will be a great opportunity to test out the outfit and determine how nice it is to be naughty! And don't forget to bring goodies for gifting.

Ho, ho ho!

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lupin pictures

2008-10-17T03:04:39Z

hey kids, I finally got my pics up from the Lupin Soulstance gig that was in August before burning man. My apologies it took so long, but I had a computer crash and a long period of rebuilding. Also, with the problems tribe has had I haven't been able to tell people :) there's only 21 pics, because most of them were too blurry to see anything, so i deleted them. they looked clear that night! :D

http://picasaweb.google.com/bradbrad/LupinSoulstance2008

huggy.b

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apocaLIPS dj lineup!!

2008-10-13T18:07:30Z

thanks sparkinzi for putting this lineup together:

Day Time DJ
Friday 8:00 p.m. The Captain
9:00 p.m. Wona
10:00 p.m. Wona
11:00 p.m. YR LTTL PWNY
12:00 a.m. YR LTTL PWNY
Saturday 1:00 a.m. Cool Hand Luke
2:00 a.m. Cool Hand Luke
3:00 a.m. Edmundo
4:00 a.m. Edmundo
5:00 a.m. Dhamma
6:00 a.m. Megapole
7:00 a.m. Chlorophil
8:00 a.m. Chlorophil
9:00 a.m. Pink Bunny
10:00 a.m. Pink Bunny
11:00 a.m. The Captain
12:00 p.m. The Captain
1:00 p.m. Sparkinzi
2:00 p.m. Sparkinzi
3:00 p.m. Alixr
4:00 p.m. Alixr
5:00 p.m. Griffin
6:00 p.m. Griffin
7:00 p.m. DJ Beck
8:00 p.m. DJ Beck
9:00 p.m. Br@in
10:00 p.m. Br@in
11:00 p.m. Sparkinzi
12:00 a.m. Sparkinzi
Sunday 1:00 a.m. Alixr
2:00 a.m. Alixr
3:00 a.m. Dhamma
4:00 a.m. Dhamma
5:00 a.m. Megapole
6:00 a.m. Megapole
7:00 a.m. Chlorophil
8:00 a.m. Chlorophil
9:00 a.m. The Captain
10:00 a.m. The Captain
11:00 a.m. YR LTTL PWNY
12:00 p.m. YR LTTL PWNY
1:00 p.m. Edmundo
2:00 p.m. Edmundo
3:00 p.m. Wona
4:00 p.m. Wona

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mpyre campout - oct 17-19 - apocaLIPS update!

2008-10-13T17:59:46Z

***due to the esclating fires in our original location, we have changed the location - here is the text that is heading out to everyone - lets start posting everywhere!!!! we need to fix the flier and that is being done as we speak, but here is the relevant info - the webpage should be updated in the next day or so for everyone to secure their spot - if you arent concerned about camping in the group area, just book your sites now at the fremont peak state park website (see below)

Who: m-pyre, the Monterey Bay Regional Burning Man group

What: A three day campout to get our community together, relive our burn, create new memories, have a lot of fun and come together as a community

When: October 17-19

Where: Fremont Peak State Park http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=564

Why: Silly rabbit, tricks are for everyone!

There is a main community area that is the group campsite for Fremont Peak State Park, this is where the music and all main activities will be taking place. There is limited camping room at the group site. Camping at the group site will be limited to the first 25 people that pay to camp there. Everyone else will need to book their own campsite at the park, those sites are 11$ a night and can fit up to eight people per site.

Ticket and group site camping: 15$ per person
Ticket only, camping NOT included: 10$ per person

Ticket sales at www.mpyreburn.com (website should be up in about 24hours)

All fees go to pay for the campsite and associated administrative fees for this event and future m-pyre events, such as the upcoming 2nd Annual m-pyre Day at the Beach event on December 6th!

For more information about that event, please click here

*Remember all federal, state and local laws apply

*No refunds

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact m-pyre at monterey@burningman.com

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SCruz/Monterey Decom -- Oct. 17-19, SAVE THE DATE!

2008-10-02T00:43:55Z

Location is being finalized but put this date on your calendar for ApocoLIPS, the SCruz/Monterey decompression campout Oct. 17-19!

The campout will be free or pretty darn inexpensive and will be within 2 hours of SCruz if not less.

Volunteers will be needed!

Stay tuned for more info!

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burning man magic eight ball

2008-09-15T23:57:19Z

if you had a burning man magic eight ball - what sort of quotes would you put in it...we are working on a little project

so far we just have the

all signs point to a lot less clothes

the top 20 quotes will be immortalized

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BILLION BUNNY BEACH CLEAN UP - SEPTEMBER 20TH! 9A!

2008-09-15T21:23:03Z

thats right, clean your beach and buff up your bunnies!!!!

9a - saturday, september 20th - the billion bunny beach clean up is going down at moss landing state beach - bring your best bunny gear and something to share on the potluck picnic we will do afterwards

this is a great time to share some great times with local burners and help out our local community!!!

lets hear it, BILLION BUNNY BEACH CLEAN UP!

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UPDATE EarthDance Los Gatos at Lupin UPDATE

2008-08-26T23:02:18Z

Check out the latest info
NEW DJs
NEW DANCE PERFORMERS
MORE
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/UPDATE-EarthDance-Los-Gatos-at-Lupin-UPDATE/los-gatos-ca-95033/7250b778-215e-4d8c-a31c-ee64b110ac96

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Burner Happy Hour/Boats and Beats THIS WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6!

2008-08-06T12:33:32Z

Join us in SCruz for Burner Happy Hour/Boats and Beats tomorrow night, Wed., Aug. 6!

Where: East Cliff between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Seabright (overlooking Seabright Beach and the weekly boat races), SCruz.

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 (or so). If we are still up for hanging out after that, we can go to Seabright Bar and Lounge for more bevvies, etc.

What to bring: Drinks for yourself, a playa cup, snacks if you want 'em!
PLEASE do NOT forget a cup because we need to be stealth with the alcohol down there -- no glass bottles out in the open either, please!

We will have ice and a cooler.

DJ line up to follow!

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Lupin Pahtee is happening NOW up here!!!

2008-08-02T18:52:09Z

Realgirl, Dirtgirl and Peaceblossom send a shout out that the pahtee is ON up here. DJs are heating things up... music is thumpin, sun is shinin, and the pool is ready for your hot bodies. It's gorgeous up here! Went swimming in dee pool last night at 2am and it was deeeliiishusly perfect -not too cold, not too hot. Hot tubs are working too, and they're hot! Come shake your boooooty with us!

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Next Lupin "burn" is Aug. 1-3!

2008-07-31T23:52:48Z

Join us, won't you?

If you would like to be invited to the Lupin Burners tribe, let me know and I'll get an invite out to you right away!

There we talk about the goings on of the regular monthly Lupin parties.

See you there!

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Pictures from the event?!?!

2008-07-24T05:09:11Z

Hi, I'm Ian, the crazy guy who danced like a madman up at the pool party on Saturday. If anybody's got any pictures of me dancing or of the event in general (unlikely), then it would be great if they could send them to me or post them here in the tribe. Thanks.

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m-pyre beach burn AFTERPARTY CONFIRMED!!!!! JULY 26TH - MONTEREY!

2008-07-22T00:30:59Z

as if the 10a-10p beach party with your favorite djs, art, fun and nonsense on del monte beach (next to wharf 2, NOT the location we had last december) wasnt enough...now we have...

THE AFTERPARTY!!!

we have just secured the ol factory cafe (www.olfactorycafe.com) in sand city from 11p-4a

they will be offering a wine/beer bar, coffee/tea bar and midnight breakfast

this is a beautiful space, and as it stands, we dont have any issues with fire spinning in front of the venue - there is a residential house across the street, so if they get fussy with sound, that might be our only problem - otherwise, this whole area is industrial

lets support our burner-friendly businesses by taking the party to the ol factory cafe!!!

this is about a mile and a half from the beach burn, so its a totally walkable distance if you are too drunk to drive!!!

ALSO!!! dont forget www.mpyreburn.com to make your donations - or just bring 10$ per person to the event - the more people that do their donations ahead of time, it helps us plan on how many people are going - all 10$ donations get some REALLY GROOVY SCHWAG!!!

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Oh my God, that was Epic

2008-07-21T18:44:02Z

Very nice job by EVERYONE. Friggin awesome dudes and dudettes.

I heard someone say during the weekend: "Who needs the desert??"

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m-pyre beach burn - july 26th - WEBSITE IS LIVE!!

2008-07-18T23:23:10Z

www.mpyreburn.com

m-pyre, the monterey regional burning man group is putting together a big community-centric beach burn for July 26th

this is going to be on del monte beach, next to whart 2, the window on the bay - this is a great time to bring art, community, free expression and LEAVE NO TRACE together to show monterey what its all about

we are going to be on the beach from 10a-10p - a full day of community, dance, art, performances, fire dancing, drummers, musicians, djs, random acts of radical expression, costumes and more!!

we are requesting a 10$ donation per person to help cover permit costs, insurance costs, etc - all 10$ donations get some really groovy schwag - to donate please go to www.mpyreburn.com and click the paypal link - there will be a will call list at the greeters station

i know many of you are unable to make it, but for those of you that can, this is a great time to come together as a community and enjoy our surroundings and each other and have a lot of fun in the process - everyone is able to participate whether that is just showing up and bringing some food to share or installing your art project on the beach for everyone to enjoy

please contact me if you are interested in participating at any level just send me an email letting me know what you would like to be a part of - fire safety, set up, recycling, tear down, greeting, etc.

love you all and even if you cant make it, spread the word and channel the good mojo for the m-pyre beach burn on july 26th!

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and i want to add ++

2008-07-13T22:02:14Z

hazeus! what a wild and fun time! i am continually amazing, astonished, inspired, and awed at the amazing collective talents, energy, skill, and silliness i found everywhere i looked. besides meeting yet another throng of y'all fabulous folk, it was the kind of weekend i've been needing for so long.

big ups to all the organizers, dj's, artists, rangers, greeters, nourishers, informers, and .. enablers of all good, happy and shiny things.

i cobbled together my pool side set (some from the ableton recording, some from memory)...

thank you thank you thank you thank you.

(88Meg --> http://www.edmundo.com/web/music/huh/edmundo-soulstance2008.mp3 )

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Personal Space and Respect

2008-07-13T22:00:53Z

Hi there, I just wanted to put this out there, because it's been bugging me. I was hanging out with a certain young lady (her name will remain unspoken) on Friday night and we went to visit Hotel do Amor and while we were talking one of the people partying there started fondling this girl's bottom. I know for a fact that he had never met her before and just felt it was his right to put his hands all over her ass. I had to smack his hand away three times.
If you don't know somebody and they haven't asked you to, you have no right to fondle their bottom. Have some effing respect, please.

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Thanks!

2008-07-08T22:34:28Z

Great great great event... wonderfully put together and truely fun.

thanks for the great burlesque show by Esparanza,, popcorn passed out by Heidi, wonderful music up by the pool, and great dj sets at the end of Skid Row... awed at the picnic dance table,, thanks for sharing your water Edge,,seeing BNB's pic in the women's bathroom,, so much more, and overhead some of the Lupin regulars talking about how great and friendly "those burningman people" were.. he he...

and we missed Skid.. but glad to hear he is doing better..

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I just want to say...

2008-07-08T22:31:35Z

I love all of you thank you so much! I feel like I've found myself a new family that has taken me in with open arms and loving hearts which couldn't have come at a better time in my life... since I am a dj and music is a part of my life I want to leave you with a little something that kind of sums up this past weekend for me...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tQtRathgoCk&feature=related

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now im looking for someone!

2008-07-08T18:48:54Z

can someone hook me up with the picnic table people?

eric and maya? (sorry if i botched that up...)

would love to connect!

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SOAK

2008-06-30T22:44:12Z

I leave today for SOAK. Is anyone one from SoulStance going? I'm going by myself (sniff, sniff) and would love to run into some of you. Of course there will be a ton of old and new friends there but still...

SOAK info: http://www.burningmanportland.com/

I think I'm having Lupin withdrawls.

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Trying to contact some one I met a Soulstance.

2008-06-28T05:07:29Z

I had a great time at the event, I only attended for a short duration and still managed to have a blast. Thanks for everyone who help organize the event.

When we first parked I met Ron who had a white van, a cool bike (big wheels) and lives in the Tahoe area. Does anyone know how to get a hold of him? I would love to ask him a few more questions about a conversation we had.

Chad

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Records

2008-06-27T04:00:57Z

1. Person who came the farthest to attend - Anaki from New York
2. Person who worked the hardest to get there - PlanB/Java Jerry who bicycled from San Jose!
3. Person I most wanted to get in a hot tub with - Heidi
4. Best virgin trainer - Donivan, who had his whole camelback on display
5. Person with the coolest trailer - toss-up between Edge and Hotel d'Amour. Depends on what you needed it for!
6. Youngest burner - I think it was Rowan, who is 20 months old. Did I miss anyone?
7. Best costume - $teven Raspa, but he didn't arrive until Sunday morning (so does that count?)
8. Best chef - Anthony, although Wizzard's guacamole was only disqualified because it wasn't "cooked"
9. Highest number of costume changes - Dirt Girl
10. Favorite moment - all of them!

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A long overdue Breakbeat Mix

2008-06-25T20:46:21Z

Tribe has been a muck of a log in mess. I decided to shamelessly plug in my mix here. Hoping maybe more tribe folk would give a listen,
I had an awesome time dropping beats both Friday and Saturday Night.. Here's a sampling ....for your listening pleasure my Podast.

http://thearchitect.podomatic.com/

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Best quotes

2008-06-25T05:58:46Z

After trying to explain to a couple of virgins how similar Soulstance was to a night out on the playa, a very polite gentleman approached our camp and said,

"Excuse me, can you please help me to put on my gorilla head? And my zipper seems to be a little filled with playa dust!"

We looked at the virgins and burst out laughing, then one of them hopped up to help the super polite gorilla. :-)

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Tshirts and hoodies!

2008-06-24T14:59:20Z

Yeah, you can get 'em! And stickers and panties and anything else you want ...

www.cafepress.com/SoulStance

Start your own collection now ... 2008 is the first official logo for the tri-regional. Wear it proudly!

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Possibly the best Burn-related event I've ever attended!

2008-06-24T04:55:37Z

Soulstance organizers and attendees,

Thanks for putting on such an amazing event! The setting was beautiful, the activities were great fun, and the people were incredibly friendly. I hope that this can become a regular event, as RWB was.

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Skeeters

2008-06-24T04:36:51Z

Just wanted to give everyone a warning about the bloodsuckers at Lupin. No, I'm not talking about the vampires at Spike's that we all know and love! I'm talking about the bloodsuckers who don't care who you are or what you're wearing ... the mosquitos that come out between about 8-9:30pm.

If you're not going to be inside during those hours, bring your citronella candles or bug spray, or some cortisone cream in case they get ya. You'll be really glad you did!

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If you're going to be nekkid ...

2008-06-24T04:31:56Z

Someone suggested I post a note to let first timers know about having a towel to sit on if they are going to go nude in the public areas and the other protocalls of Lupin. There is lots of info at www.lupin.com, if you want to take a look!

Having said that, this is also a reminder that "clothing optional" means just that ... you can be as furry or as nekkid as you want. The only other major bit is "no bathing suits in the pools or hot tubs".

C'mon. Radically self-express!

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How many Geminis will be at SoulStance...

2008-06-24T02:16:03Z

... and when is your b.day???

I will be!

And my birthYAY is on Friday, June 20 -- the first day of the event!

Hopefully you fellow Geminins know about this by now but on Friday night we are going to have a Jammin'I party celebrating US at our camp, The Frying Pan! Starts at 8:00.

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Know what time it is?!?

2008-06-24T01:21:35Z

It's time to GET LOOPY AT LUPIN!

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Second to last call

2008-06-23T04:02:22Z

Only a few more shifts to fill!
Let's not leave our handsome men & women out there without a buddy. Sign up & keep them company (or fill a slot that's empty)!

Friday
4-6pm - Anaki /
10-12am - Just Johnny /

Saturday
6-8am -
2-4pm - Mad Poet /
4-6pm -
8-10pm - Cool Hand Luke /
10-12am -

Sunday
12-2am -
6-8am -
8-10am -
10-12pm -
12-2pm -

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I can’t control myself...... I want to come and play

2008-06-21T03:22:50Z

I just got back from a two week vacation, I’m still not unpacked. I started to read my hundreds of E-mails and check in on tribe. Now I want to come up play with you all at Lupin this weekend. I will need to bring my dog, I don’t know if there is space to camp, or if I can still get in.

Is there ticket available still? Dirt Girl, Real Girl, Miss Joy any thought on this, I can help out any way you need me and still pay to get in. I’m thinking Saturday after noon till Sunday afternoon.

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Pre-registration

2008-06-20T16:42:50Z

Just a reminder, there is pre-registration for the SoulStance precom. Visit our website at www. soulstanceinfo.com for more details!

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Costume exchange recycling event

2008-06-20T16:27:20Z

Anyone interested in contributing to/doing this?

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PARTICIPATE ~ BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY ~ GIVE BACK

2008-06-20T15:34:26Z

YOU! BRING IT TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!

From BWB web site:
http://www.burnerswithoutborders.org/bwb-call-to-community-action

“For the past three years, regional groups all over the world have been bringin' it and making a difference by taking initiative and volunteering their efforts in BWB's Cinco de Playa Clean Up Day. This year, volunteers removed over 2 tons of debris from the parks and beaches across the world and had fun doing it! But the impact goes beyond just this one day. After these events, people inevitably want to do more and organize ongoing projects with their community that continue to make a huge impact.”

~~~~~~~~~PARTICIPATE ~ BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY ~ GIVE BACK~~~~~~~~~

Let’s work together as a community and participate! We are so fortunate to have such a unique place like Lupin to be together & share our creativity!

There are some things that are in need of attention on the grounds, so…LET'S GIVE BACK & BRING IT! BRING YOUR ENERGY! BRING YOUR POSITIVITY! BRING YOUR PARTICIPATION!

WHAT: Bring your self! Bring your friends! Bring your yard tools! OUTDOOR CLEAN UP/LEAF BLOWING/FIRE CLEARING

WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, June 21st, we will be meeting on the lawn by the restaurant at 9:45am. Heading off to work together for an hour from 10am-11am. THE MORE PEOPLE THE BETTER! WE CAN ACCOMPLISH A LOT AS A GROUP IN AN HOUR!

NEED: Hand Clippers, Hedge Trimmers, Weed Whackers, Hand Saws, Gloves, and water. SOME TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE, BUT WE NEED MORE.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

***We are also planning a much bigger clean up event that will take place this year. Most likely a beach clean up in Santa Cruz or Monterey Bay! Stay tuned for more information on this soon.***

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Fire dancing

2008-06-20T14:32:24Z

Any word yet on whether fire dancing will be permitted?

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pets?

2008-06-20T06:16:22Z

The lupin site says pets allowed on leash away from public areas. Is this the case during soulstance?

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Ride Share Offered

2008-06-20T04:22:32Z

Use this thread to offer rides to and from Soulstance.

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Temple of Rememberance

2008-06-19T06:00:47Z

Hey all,

With the passing of gobo (and other burners) this year, we were considering the possibility of doing a small scale Temple for the event. When we say small, we mean that it would have to be small enough to fit into a burn barrel when it comes time to burn it.

Is there anyone that might like to take this on?

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circle saturday evening???

2008-06-19T04:54:48Z

i was remembering how thea use to have a circle with everyone holding hands and we would honor the space, give thanks and connect. i would very much like to do that. anyone else? can we have a circle saturday evening around sunset or something. i'd be happy to lead it and i'd be happy to have someone else to.

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ARE YOU READY???

2008-06-19T04:04:39Z

I know I am!!!

See you crazy people in FOUR DAYS!

Fuckin'YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

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Underage?

2008-06-19T00:55:24Z

In case you were wondering, we've got some guidelines for those under age 18:

Children Ages 14 and under - Admission is free, must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

Young Adults Ages 15-18 - Regular fees apply. Young adults 15 to 17 may come to Lupin for the burner event without parents provided they have a written note from one of their parents saying they know where they are (Lupin Lodge) and what they are there for (the burner event). Young adults will be given a wristbands when they show their license and pay at the Lupin office.

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