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Burning Man for Beginners on Tuesday

2008-07-06T17:30:05Z

Interested in attending Burning Man but not sure how to make it all
happen?

Curious about the Burning Man event?

Come to the Washington, DC based *Burning Man for Beginners*

Hosted by Progress Darrell

Tuesday July 8th, 2008
at Darrell's house
3110 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20010-2408

http://duane.com/3110-13th for directions

1 Block from the Columbia Heights Metro (Green/Yellow line)

Please RSVP at: http://burningman.meetup.com/137/

Presentation runs from 7:30-9pm and covers:
--Getting to Burning Man
--Entering Black Rock City
--Finding a home on the Playa & Map of the city
--Making preparations for a week in the Desert
--Black Rock Fashion
--Burning Man Principles & Lingo

Come as early as 6:30pm to browse costumes and watch some videos
from the event (Beyond Black Rock or Gifting It).

Attendees are asked to bring beverages (alcoholic or non)
or munchies to share.

If you have questions you can reach us at
Darrell d@duane.com (202) 667 8278

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If you got sick at 4Q at Wickerman...

2008-07-02T12:13:09Z

cross post from the gaian mind tribe. please help us find out what happened to so many of our friends at wickerman and gaian mind festival. many, many people were stricken by what seems like the same gastrointestinal illness last weekend. if you got sick at wickerman. please send melanie your information (what she needs is listed below), and hopefully this case will be resolved, and people will feel more comfortable going back to the beautiful land at 4Q. radical self reliance, people! please be proactive and help out!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hello everyone,
I just put in a call to the Bedford County PA Dept of Health and talked to a nice Nurse there. She said I was the first person she has heard from about this incident. She is going to call me back on Monday to discuss things further. She asked that I compile a list for her of different cases. I am going to email them to her on Monday, and hopefully we can get a confirmation on exactly what this was.

She asked for peoples age, date you got to the festival, when your symptoms started and what your symptoms were, also anyone that went to the Dr. and had a stool sample taken (this will greatly help in determining the cause, and she would be thankful if you could share this information with her).

If you want to talk to her or just need someone to talk about this please call her:
Her name is Debbie Sechrist - her # is 814-623-2001 and she also informed Bonnie Krampy her # 717-787-8092 in Harrisburg about the ordeal as well.

She might not be in the office until Monday, but you can give her a try, or contact me and I can forward your information along with the email I am sending on Monday, or give you her email address.

Thanks, I will keep everyone informed of what I hear. Hope everyone feels better real soon :)

Melanie

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Creative Event Planning Opportunity!

2008-07-02T12:09:52Z

Our project is growing!! After launching Unbridaled Expo this year, we are looking to expand everything (seriously, everything!!!) for our next show, including another member for our team:

Creative, excited, energetic person needed to help plan and execute Philadelphia's alternative wedding expo. We have one very successful expo under our belt and are building this year's to be more of what we are: local, handmade and green solutions that allow individuality to be the focus of the event, not the brand name or money spent. Assistance needed with locating and securing sponsors, coordinating the fashion show, and working with local vendors as well as event-specific tasks.

Check out the slide show from the Daily News:
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/gallery/Unbridaled_Fashion_Show_and_Expo.html

and our site: http://unbridaledexpo.com/

If you are looking for a creative opportunity to be a part of an industry project with a serious heart, here is your chance!! This internship will expose the right person to business development, event management, community outreach and time management. We need someone who can and wants to contribute toward being part of something new and growing.

The right person will be organized, personable, efficient, creative, and self motivated. If you are interested, let us know why and little bit about your experience. Please forward to unbridaledexpo@gmail.com. Thanks!

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GastroIntestinal Illness after Wickerman

2008-07-02T12:06:30Z

How many people got a stomach flu or other gastrointestinal symptoms after this weekend at 4QF?

Yesterday I came down with a nasty stomach flu.

some nausea, some diarrhea, but the biggest pain
has been the stomach/intestinal cramps and general malaise for me. I've come to find out
that at least 10 of us who were camped in the stone circle area or spent a lot of time there got sick with similar symptoms. I'm wondering if there is a common theme among the people who got sick.

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I'm on a hunt...

2008-06-26T13:47:35Z

For my lost Canon Digital Camera. If anyone found one, please PM me. Thank you!!

...and I'd just like to add that even if the camera never comes back, I had an amazingly unforgettable experience this past weekend and am already looking forward to Wickerman '09,,,and becoming a member of Four Quarters---that place is chock full of some powerful positive energy!!

Thank you to everyone who staffed and attended the burn, you are all so appreciated! =0))

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Heartbeat at Earth Beat Camp

2008-06-24T13:55:43Z

Hello!

I greatly enjoyed interacting with many of you around the heartbeat at Earth Beat camp. The original version of the heartbeat was created by a friend. It was on the playa in 07. We’ll have it on the playa again this year and I have one installed in VA. Yay – I love the idea of playa art multiplying out in the world.

If you’re willing to share experiences you had around the heartbeat at Wickerman, I’d love to hear any stories. You can respond to me directly if you’re not one to post. I’d like to pass on some words to the original artist.

Hugs to all,

Meander

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IMPORTANT!!! If you are still experiencing fatigue, weakness and other inexplicable symptoms, PLEASE READ!!

2008-06-24T13:53:49Z

Just a heads up for all of you who went to Wicker Man, and those in general who have done a lot of camping in forested areas in the past few months:

My friend and tag team partner, Tom, got blood work done after feeling weak for about 3 weeks after Wicker Man. He was startled to find that not only had he contracted mononucleosis, but picked up Lyme's Disease from an unapparent tick bite. He's doing relatively fine . . . for someone with Lyme's disease and mono, but those who go untreated for much longer may not be. If you suspect something hasn't been quite right with your body since Wicker Man, I highly suggest you visit your friendly neighborhood general practitioner and get blood work done as well.

Radical self-reliance may just save your life. >:3

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Why I will NEVER Go To Four Quarters Farm Again! A story of harassment, physical violence, and intolerance.

2008-06-14T02:49:15Z

Dear Fellow Burners,

I spent most of my time on 4Quarters land in fear of harassment from the staff members. I was physically assaulted, threatened, and had many other camp members threatened into submission by 4quarters staff. They have NO respect for the autonomy of women and no respect for Burning Man as a separate culture from their own. I was told MANY times that THIS IS NOT BURNING MAN, You're Guests on OUR land you have to follow OUR rules.

I have been to Burning Man (twice), Singularity (NV), Lighting in a Bottle - CA (twice), Transformus (SC), and PDF (twice) I have a good idea what a burn should be. TOLERANT! The Burner community is about radical inclusion and individuality! NOT threatening people into submission!

The way that they treated me and many others is INHUMANE! I write this letter and ask others to post their similar experiences so that no one else in our community will have to experience the horrible treatment that I received from the staff of 4 Quarters Farm.

My story of harassment, physical aggression, threats and intolerance, this is why I will never go back to 4 Quarters Farm:

I arrived at 4 Quarters Farm thrilled to find an escape from PDF and ready to set up an AMAZING theme camp! We had rented a Uhaul and filled it with lights, sound equipment, a full bar, smoke machines, decorations and everything else we could think of to have a killer party!

Upon arrival I was surprised not to meet any greeters (burners), but only the staff of 4qf, who seemed less than thrilled that we had brought all of this equipment. They had apparently misunderstood our completely blatant, and colorful email "a sea of writhing bodies, dancing all night to nasty beats in front of two twenty foot projection screens" and did not put us in sound town.

According to their reactions to us which were intense and unnecessarily aggressive they seemed to think their mistake was our fault. We were willing to work with them but would not agree not to play music. (Their requirement was that our music be no louder than our generator!?)

Friday night some great news came! Michael and Andrea (our liaisons) came down as we were setting up for the evenings festivities and said " Disregard everything you've heard up until this point. The woman (member) who was camping near here who was the problem has gone for the weekend. So have fun and do whatever you want."

And we did. We played music all night until about 4 and then turned it down to chill down-tempo music. (it was a great party!)

The harassment progressed from there.

First thing in the morning (as though someone was watching from the trees to see when we woke up), the croanies of 4qf rolled back into our camp shouting at us.
James (the "enforcer" thug with bone through his nose) was pointing his finger in a camp-member's face and yelling that we had disregarded their wishes and that we didn't listen to them last night!

When I tried to explain what we were told the previous night he reacted with physical aggression and more yelling.

After twenty minutes of this, two camp members in tears and the rest fearing their safety the "enforcers" finally left us alone.

On the way to the burn Saturday night everything seemed to be coming together, Monkee our dj had arrived! The rest of our camp who had been stuck in the traffic jam that morning arrived...

I was walking over to watch my friends spinning in the fire conclave before the burn when I was grabbed roughly by the arm.

"Are you in the fire conclave!?" barked Orren.

I pulled my arm out of his grip and responded "I was asked to be in it, but I decided not to spin tonight" and tried to continue walking.

He grabbed my hoops and yanked them pulling me closer to him and grabbed my arm again and began dragging me away from the conclave.

The whole time I was trying to pull free James (the thug) was yelling personal insults at me.

Yelling at him and trying to pull away I finally splashed him with my champagne, and he released me and my hoops.

Crying I ran over to my camp mates..

I did not even see the burn because I was so upset about the way I had been treated, I spent the whole thing crying in my tent alone.

After calming down I walked back to the burn area as it was concluding where my boyfriend and I were cut off my James and Kate who said.

"Take your dog home!" (about me) "She threw a drink at the head of our church, you have two hours to vacate the premises or we'll escort you off by force."
*(I'm certainly glad I'm not a part of a "church" who treats women that way.)*

We went back to our camp and lay down to sleep. (We were drunk and it was pitch black and we had and ENTIRE Uhaul to pack up, so there was no way it was going to happen that night)

We were roused from our tent by James, the really nasty balding guy with long blonde hair in the back and none on top, and Andrea yelling at our camp mates that we had two hours to leave or the police would be called.

Finally we came out of the tent and requested that they call the police. Someone who might actually treat us like humans and restrain the staff members from any further violence. They refused and said that we could stay until the morning.

At this point Andrea said "so how do we get the generator on, lets get the lights going and have some fun." NO WAY. That is our generator and Our lights!

When we woke up Michael and Andrea were sitting in our camp regaling my camp members with THEIR new and improved story of what had happened the previous nights. Conveniently forgetting to include the parts above highlighted in pink.

We come out of our tent, are consoled by our friends and others who have heard rumor of our treatment, and begin packing. Within an hour there were four Porn&Eggs members in our camp and 8-10 4q staff members standing menacingly watching us.

At one point Andrea began throwing chairs around the camp and throwing someone else's hoops at my pile of hoops.

After a few hours of packing I needed to use the ladies room so I asked a couple male camp members to escort me because I didn't feel safe going alone, I was right.

Two of their enforcers (one male one female) followed us demanding to know where we were going.

"the bathroom" I responded.

"Oh, no you're not! You can go piss in the woods, You're not going ANYWHERE"

"No, I am going to use the bathroom!"

Finally I was allowed, but I was only allowed the use of a port-a-potty (not the flushing toilets just a little farther)

AND

This man (The long blonde haired balding one) stood out side the bathroom door yelling at my camp mates.

Crying, and feeling terribly violated, I returned to camp and continued packing.

An hour or so later my boyfriend stopped packing to take a drink and talk to a camp member about what to do with some camp gear when we leave and James (bone-thug)
steps in between them about three inches from his face and

yells, "what the fuck are you doing!? there's no talking, keep packing!"

He responded "I'm taking a break"

"Hell no you're not, you're packing and leaving, get moving!"

At this point the blonde balding guy starts yelling at him too. They're both in his face yelling.

He asks "what are you going to do, call the police?"

"No, we don't need the police to deal with you, we'll take care of you ourselves"

When one of our female camp members interjected "You don't need to talk to him like that"

They turned on her put a hand out in her face and yelled "shut up missy, I'm not talking to you!"

"Well," She responded "I'm talking to you!"

"You're going to have to leave next if you don't shut the fuck up!"

Finally we've finished packing and our camp helped us load up the truck. We drove it up to pick up my car in the parking lot and headed out.

They followed my car far beyond the Four Quarters Sign, all the way to the concrete road and finally we were free.

I felt such a release of tension as I drove away from this beautiful land. I left 4 Quarters Farm in fear for my safety and as beautiful as the land is the people who run it are equally awful.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Pause

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Magic " Playa Dust " @ Wickerman

2008-06-11T13:47:46Z

Yep, I think there was plenty of "magic dust". I know as I started unpacking my gear I shook a little off onto the land. I think that maybe a few others must have distibuted a little magic playa dust there too.
Here are some of my magic examples.
1. The day before I left for Wicker Man I got a great deal on an Awesome golf cart. Of course, magic must have been involved.
2. Seeing the "magic" on Pinky and Phade's faces when they returned the cart to me...the Sunday afternoon that I gifted it to them.
3. Progress Darrell "magically" shining in his royal attire on burn nite.
4. Seeing and hanging with "family" You know who you are !!
5. The art and artists'. You all totally blow my mind with your magic.
6. Feeling the "magic" as I saw the mushrooms all lit up.
7. The "magic" of community that fed me when I was sooo sooo hungry.
8. The "dust" did its part in keeping the power grid up under full load.
9. The incredible conclave and burn. How magical was that !!
10. The "magic" of free coffee and noodles just when I needed them.
11. The "magic" of soo many new friends.
12. The "fairy magic" that my neighbors gifted me.
13. The "magic" of fresh homemade bread. Still warm from the oven !! Wow !!
14. The magical stream of smiles and hugs that never seemed to end.
15. The "magic" of nature and all of it's beauty.
16. The "magic" of hearing people say, Welcome Home!!
17. The magical feeling of being free.
18. The magic of having exactly enough Fire Conclave badges.

Yes, there was plenty of magic playa dust all around. It was on the land, in the air and on the people. What a great event !! Thanks to everyone that made it so very special.

The Wine Man

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wmb08 pictures!

2008-06-10T01:42:55Z

here are some shots i took over the weekend... as usual they are blurry, but fun!!

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/EmilyFair/wmb08/

~em

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wickerman thanks, video & pictures

2008-06-09T12:59:01Z

The Man was 40 feet high and burned into his own 16' dia. footprint; in three controlled stages.

Aided and assited by Fire Dance Conclave, propane cannons and inbedded pyro.

www.youtube.com/watch to the WickerMan Burn

Much thanks to all who volunteered their energy to make it happen, and muchly more to the Fire Conclave! We don't know all the names and people because it was just too big to track, but... Wine Man+Amera, Wierd Mike, Kit the video guy, Eliza, The Ohio Burn Unit, Kate, Reaper and Janet, PEX, Ring of Fire, Eric and Scorch, Dave the Architect and the Safetys, the staff volunteers who spent 3 weeks building the Man, and then spent 2 hours burning him! Increadible Sound Town and SinCity, Folks who stepped up to run the Coffee Dragons and baked 150 loaves of bread. All the Noodle God Emissaries, The beautiful and contemplative space of Center Circle.

But most of all, The Burners!

To you the WickerMan says, " It felt so good, Burn me again !"

Picture files are being loaded to the discussion forum.

Be sure to load your picture links. www.wickermanburn.org/forum/m...360.html

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Wicker Man Video

2008-06-05T00:38:11Z

Yes !! The burn was AWESOME and the video is Up !!
I'd like to say THANKS to; Kip, the videographer for his fantastic work and skills, Kate and Janet, for all of their work and to All of the Drum Team. Thanks to the Wicker Man Construction Team and the Burn Team for a stunning effigy. Thanks to the Ohio Burn Unit for their gifts of Fire Art and to the Pyro Team for the stunning display !! Thanks to All that shared their gifts and talent as Conclave Fire Performers and to Dave the Architect and the fine Safety Team. Thanks to Orren and the 4 Quarters Staff for all of their hard work and planning, and for welcoming us to their home.
Yes !! It was quite an event !!
Special THANKS to ALL that came and participated, for what you gifted and contributed. For the energy of many combined to one GREAT single energy on burn night. What a GIFT !! You people ROCK !!!
See you ALL next year !! BURN the MAN !!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_GIJEiBAqM
the Wine Man

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Any Pagan/Earth events coming up around DC area next 3 months.

2008-06-04T00:38:35Z

I have an older freind who said she miss's going to Medicine Wheel Gatherings related to Sun Bear, Black Elk Clans

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Wickerman Review

2008-05-30T18:36:09Z

Hey Guys

here is my blog about my experience at Wickerman

http://urbanmysticlifestyle.blogspot.com/

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striptease/stripper pole pictures

2008-05-29T02:27:26Z

i did several performances on my pole at PLF this weekend, and also a pole dancing workshop in which i wore a fake mustache. i know at least one of these was photographed and i would really like to see/have the pictures.

are any of you the mystery photographers?

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Participate - Wicker Man Fire Conclave Info

2008-05-29T02:18:55Z

Greetings Everyone !

It's time to seek out those that are interested in Fire Performing, Fire Dancing, and those special behind the scene peps that keep it all safe and organized, the Fire Safety Crew.

Having been a participant in the Inner Circle at Burning Man and at other burns, I can tell you that it is truly an honor and a priviledge. A real gift of sharing to the community. So if your headed to Wicker Man and are interested in being a special part of the burn event this is a great way to participate.

I am looking for a head count. So shout out if your are ready to strut your stuff as an experienced and talented Fire Performer or Fire Dancer or if your are interested in participating on our Fire Safeties Crew. No worries, for those that have interest but are not quite ready to perform, your help is needed as a Fire Safety. And yes, for those with no experience as a Fire Safety, we will teach you !!

There will be a mandatory coordination meeting for those that are interested in participating which will provide all the details, as well as training for Fire Safeties on Saturday @ 2:00pm. At this meeting you will recieve your placard pass which will allow you access and the honor to be in Wicker Man's "Inner Circle".

The meeting will be held at the Dining Hall Tent. This is the large shade tent about half way down the hill on the left side, across from the kitchen.

Your friendly Fire Conclave Coordinator, the Wine Man

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TransformUs Tiny Theme Camp Seeks Playmates

2008-05-28T22:10:54Z

Hi-

I'm planning to do a little theme camp where people will come to exchange costumes and clothes. Of course, it's not an actual exchange - just leave something if you have it, take something if you want it. I was inspired by Em's camp at WickerMan. BIG fun.

Anybody interested in having me park myself with/next to your camp, please contact me off list.

~Scratch

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Wha

2008-05-28T16:28:37Z

What a great burn. This weekend was a blessing and a spiritual journey I will keep for the rest of my life. I would like to say great job to all the theme camps for making wicker entertaining and fun. Amazing job guys. And a thank you to everyone that went making wicker - man the best it could be. It just wouldn't have been the same without all of you.

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SWEET MOMENTS

2008-05-28T14:32:56Z

Here's a bunch of random sweet things I experienced:

*Looking up from reading the directions from how to assemble a garage-tent, and seeing a car that looked like an aquarium drive past our site...

*Sitting down for coffee on a mushroom bench wearing silk pyjamas, and realizing that above my head it says:
Q: What are you growing in your life?
A: Giant purple pickle penis!

*Getting to dance with half naked Easter Island monsters

*Helping my friend get the smelly but sweet and loving stray dog some water and food and rest, and then finding the contact information for its owner on a flyer at the Belle Grove.

*Walking into Porn and Eggs Friday night while POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME was blaring. And later in the night, when the generator died, two drummers and a flautist keeping the beat going true and sweet!

*The silence that fell across the land the first moment we heard the voice booming I AM THE WICKER MAN...

*Raiding Em's on Saturday afternoon because my clothes were wet and being mostly naked made me cold... and finding a GORGEOUS outfit!

*Vocal jamming with a guy who could do a spot-on impression of a didgeridoo.

*The Man burning, with fireworks and all!

There is SO MUCH MORE... This list doesn't even begin to scratch the surface, but it's a beginning all the same, of an attempt to document the random wonderfulness in words. You beautiful creative people have filled my little head and mind to the brim with stimulus. Seriously... My brain was on experience and sensation overload this weekend, my dreams have been filled with fire spinners and girls in elephant clothing, internally glowing coats, folks in fedoras, hair with personality, awesome head dresses...
I NEEDED THIS!

So I ask you all:
What do YOU remember? What are some of YOUR sweet moments? Please share!

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Fan-damn-tastic.

2008-05-28T14:12:20Z

What else to say?

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Support Em's Enchanted Dressing Room

2008-05-28T11:43:51Z

our 31st theme camp:

bring any old (but in good shape) clothes and accessories (jewlery, hair, scarves, hats, bags - whatev!) to swap at Em's Enchanted Dressing Room:

Come play dress up! Lots of clothes and accessories to choose from! Take something to borrow - take something to keep!!

This is a clothing exchange

Bring something - Take something!!!

If you have things at home you need to get rid of but just dont know how or where... bring them and exchange them at Em's Enchanted Dressing Room!

Everyone welcome to come and find something fun to wear. If you dont have something to exchange, no problem, but if you do - bring it!

Selection changing continuously with what others bring to trade with!

yay! spread the word!

~em

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Fire Conclave Footage?

2008-05-28T01:48:32Z

Hello fine fire folk!

Wickerman was a simply wonderful event. I loved it and truly needed it.

Thanks to all who put so much time and energy into making it happen!

I was wondering if anyone got any footage- pics or video of the fire performances for the conclave? My camera was on the wrong setting- I have a few, but most turned out rather wonky.

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Astro Geeks: Wicker Man Star Party

2008-05-27T22:11:05Z

Have a telescope? Bring it! Interested in looking through one and learning? Pay attention to the below!

4qf is situated well away from major sources of light pollution, under skies which rate a borderline Class 3 to 4 darkness on the Bortle scale. For those of us who live under less ideal skies, being at 4qf provides a great opportunity to clearly see deep sky objects that would otherwise be hard or impossible to find in our own suburban or city back yards. Nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters abound.

If you're a regular stargazer, consider bringing your telescope(s) with you... even if you have one but don't know how to use it, I or someone can give assistance or advice. If you just want to look, you're welcome to stop by, too!

I'm proposing a WMB Star Party on saturday evening/night in the grassy area in the area between the may pole and the stage, across the road from the Stone Circle. This area has good East-zenith-West views of the sky, however the ecliptic plane may be hidden behind trees. Later on, if more unobstructed northern and southern skies are desired, we can toss our gear in the back of my car and motor up to the main parking area (labeled as "The Playa" on the 4qf map[1]) and gain excellent views there.

/dale

[1] http://www.wickermanburning.org/_Where/_Images/WickerManMap.jpg

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what an awesome event!

2008-05-27T12:17:56Z

hope everyone can post some pictures.

This is Tim from the High Meadown in the Renaissance/Pirate camp (the one with the solar squirrel) and always an iron pot over the fire.

we'll be back next year in force and with more food!!!!

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Your Weather Link

2008-05-22T12:00:45Z

Looking good: http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USPA0058?from=tenDay_topnav_undeclared

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Drum The Burn!!!

2008-05-22T11:51:38Z

Calling All Drummers!

Do you drum? Do you Burn? Join the WickerMan Drum Corp and help raise the energy and excitement before we Burn the Man on Saturday night. We will be coordinating with the Fire Performers and Dancers to present a crackling, snapping, pre burn perfomance.
The will be a mandatory meeting at 2:00pm on Saturday at the Ring of Fire Drum Camp in the Upper Drum CIrcle where you will get all the details. So if you want to be part of building the excitement, please join us!

Kate

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Mass Burn Unit Art to Warp Your Mind!

2008-05-20T16:20:03Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI4AptuFzWM

The Ohio Burn Unit will see you cats this weekend!!!

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Set Up Weekend well underway

2008-05-20T16:18:43Z

beautiful sunny skies

awesome breeze

chainsaws buzzin

sites poppin up everywhere!

set up weekend is well underway!

sites going up today:

sin city
la tarpeta
wine in the pines
fairy's dream
blue dragon noodle bar

all theme camp sites mapped out!!

the wickerman construction looking awesome!!

happy faces everywhere!! happy, exhausted faces :o)
'
i will post a link to my photobucket with some shots i got today... prolly by monday

stay tuned!

~em

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pictures!!!

2008-05-19T20:11:22Z

here is a link to some pictures i took this past weekend during set up:

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/EmilyFair/wickerman08%20set%20up%20weekend/

~em

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Can't Wait!!!

2008-05-17T06:32:12Z

I just have to say I can't wait to be out in the beautiful forest with all of you wonderful people!

:)

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Be a Hero! Help transport my sculpture to Wicker Man!

2008-05-16T22:06:40Z

Would any kind soul with a truck in the DC area be willing to transport a section of my sculpture to Wicker Man? I'll help pay for gas!

I'll know the exact dimensions of the part this weekend, but it is basically just light weight sculpted sheet metal, approx. 6' x 5' at the largest (I'll try to collapse it into smaller segments.).

Many thanks!

;>)

Hugs,
Mer

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Porn & Eggs --- Roll Call

2008-05-16T22:05:29Z

Hey kiddies! This is Pause.. most of you know me as the pink or red haired, partially clothed, hooping, PEXie who converted to Porn&Eggs.

As you may or may not know, your favorite Theme Camp from Black Rock City is making it's first appearance at a regional burn... PORN & EGGS is coming to PA!
Saturday night will be The Pornocopia Event... featuring our infamous Pink Panty Dropper drink, a wet t-shirt contest, music and video by renowned P&E djs and vj's, the Porn-o-Matic and projected porn (of course!)
Amongst other wonderful events and treats we have planned for the weekend!
A lot of people have written to us asking to camp with us at Wicker Man.. but we don't have an official head count.

Please write to purecreativespace@gmail.com to reserve your space in the mayhem.. if we don't know you please include a brief description of yourself.. who you are.. what you do.. burning experience..

and everyone please include what you're bringing/contributing to the camp..

Since Porn & Eggs is usually only a Burning Man camp (this is our first appearance at a regional burn) all of our party supplies are in storage in Nevada so we're going to need your help to make this as naughty and fun as it always is!
We have a lot of opportunities to contribute :gear / party supplies (liquor, eggs, porn, dj talent, capitol (we will be asking for some donations if you don't have something specific you're bringing from our list of camp needs!!)

so PLEASE get in touch and we'll discuss what you sinners can do to help us continue the legacy of P&E.

-Management

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So who's all going?

2008-05-16T19:18:25Z

Monk e and I (Tia) will be there !!

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theme camps!!

2008-05-16T19:12:29Z

hey everyone !!

my name is ~em, and i am the theme camp coordinator for WickerMan Burning. we have a beautiful site at Four Quarters and intend to fill it fast with some of the coolest theme camps east of the mississippi, so come on out and play with us and...

get those ideas rolling right on into the theme camp questionaire form on the wickerman burning website!

http://www.wickermanburning.org/_Theme/index.htm

if you need to rech me off-forum, feel free to write to me at emilyfair.4qf@gmail.com

with love & in service,

~em!

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Tickets at the Gate? Sleepin in Vehicles?

2008-05-15T17:00:59Z

Will there be ticket sales at the gate? I have a burner pal flying in from Cali that I hope to bring along... but we won't know until last minute...

Also... will there be any camping spots that allow vehicles to sleep in? I usually bring my van as my "house" to burns....

Thanks!!!

b

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Firespinners, Poi and Performers

2008-05-15T16:22:40Z

I was wondering...
do we have many people coming who are into fire performance? As in DO fire performance?
I've been trying to get the word out because I think all that's really cool but so far there hasn't been much response that I can see. While I think it's really great to watch I can't do it myself so must imbibe through gratuitous visual appreciation.
So if you're into fire here's your chance to step up and let us know. I want to see flames and fireballs and burning spinny stuff!
pleeeeeease?

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Does anybody want to go?

2008-05-15T07:22:32Z

I'm looking for some people to hang and chill with. Moved back to the Pittsburgh area from Cali and all my friends have moved away.

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New fella...

2008-05-15T02:14:32Z

Greetings all.
I've never been to any type of burner event, but they really do seem interesting. I'd like to attend Wickerman as it's a very reasonable distance from me, but I just found out about it. Also, my wife is having surgery earlier that week, I may not be able to come if I'm needed at home. Provided she's okay, she's fine with me going for a few days.
Speculation/questions.
Let's say I can attend Fri-Mon. Would decide at the last minute, slap my camping gear & kilted self in the car and go. The gate registration fee is not a problem.
But... I'm coming solo, do many people do that?
I have nothing to contribute but my open mind and sunny disposition, does this matter?
What else should I consider?

Thanks in advance,
Curious Corvus

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Where to buy food/supplies close to 4Q?

2008-05-14T17:09:39Z

There will be 7 of us travelling from NYC to Wickerman, and never have been to 4Q farm before.
Where is the closest grocery store?
Should we stock up before checking in or could we unload camp and go shoppin later?
Is there ice vending at 4Q?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Erin

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Priest needed for Friday night

2008-05-14T15:27:40Z

For Friday night, Tree of Life Camp needs someone to (very briefly) be the Priest for our Shabbat ritual. (Unfortunately, I have something in Pittsburgh that I have to be at Friday night, so I will be gone until sometime Saturday morning / afternoon). The whole thing is very short, and should take no more than about 5 minutes, plus a little if you want to do some singing. Ideally, the person we need should:

-be Jewish
-be male (though this is optional, but our Priestess is female, so it would help for symmetry)
-Know the standard Jewish prayers over candles, wine and bread
-Be able to lead people in a song afterwards (I suggest L'Cha Dodi or Shalom Rav, but any Shabbat song will do)

The ritual is at http://mastros.biz/a23/smoke-fire/sabbath.rtf , if you'd like a look at it. Please let me know if you're interested.

Jason
Pillar of Smoke magister and webmonkey
Tree of Life Camp organizer

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Art Cars!

2008-04-25T00:26:24Z

Hey guys anybody bringing a car?
We've got roads. We WANT them!
We aren't even being picky about the mutant aspect. All we really care about is safety. Brakes are required. Sharp and/or exploding = bad. Simple, no?
But if you want to drive it we need to know.
So get on the website and shout it up!
Patrick

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have you registered yet? hurry and save some moolah!

2008-04-22T23:16:33Z

Joe Average Registration
$50, PreRegistered by May 10th

Better Late Than Never Registration
$60, PreRegistered by May 20th

Oh My Gods! On Site Gate Registration
$70, After May 20th, Cash (folding money) or Credit Card Only. Euros accepted, 1-1 exchange.

so everyone!!!!! ---> REGISTER NOW & SAVE SOME BUCKS!!

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stripper pole/proper zoning

2008-04-22T23:13:35Z

i'm in the middle of building a stripper pole that we were planning on including as part of the PLF galactic speakeasy camp in sound town, but it recently occurred to me that i should ask if that's appropriate or not.

i was planning on doing a couple of strip shows, a burlesque, artsy one, and also a more strip club style down and dirty one, but i wanted to do them within the comfort of my own camp. is this okay?

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WickerMan a la Google Earth

2008-04-11T13:59:52Z

Here's something I put together using the map of 4qf's website to help people visualize what the lay of the land looks like using Google Earth. It's probably not 100% accurate but it should give an idea as to tree cover, roads, landmarks and distance between places (using the Ruler tool under the Tools menu)

http://elektronkind.org/outbox/WickerMan.kmz

/dale

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Can Priscilla come?

2008-04-01T12:16:12Z

We want to know about space for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (our RV) and her friends (the other 1 or 2 campers). Is there a place to park her? Can we draw the wagons in a circle?

Can we have our own sound camp?

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Wicker Man Planning and Discussion Forums

2008-03-28T13:52:16Z

Hey all, on the Wicker Man Burning site is a forum with a series of topics like art and art grants, theme camps, the wicker man, volunteering, etc. Thought you might want to check the discussions out: http://www.wickermanburning.org/forum/

Peace,
Ember

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Registration for WickerMan is Open

2008-03-27T19:17:47Z

just thought i'd let everyone know that registration is open. we are not using tickets. you simply register, and get a wrist band when you get there. i think there may be a commerative laminated ticket-type thingy too, not sure.

so, if you are ready to get registered, go to: http://www.wickermanburning.org/_Reg/index.htm

there are many "levels" to register with, depending on when you can make the actual financial commitment.

so check it out, and get registered!

~em

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Art Grants

2008-03-27T17:17:42Z

Hi, Wickerfolks,

Does anyone know if Wickerman is still accepting applications for arts grants? I sent an email to the Wickerman address, listed on the website, but haven't received a reply. If anyone knows about available arts funding for the event, please contact me.

I'd like to bring a large-scale installation fire sculpture to the event. If such is not possible, I'll probably make other plans for that weekend, as lately, I feel a strong need to be doing something more meaningful than just partying and hanging out.

Thanks!

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Getcha Gumbo Ya-Ya on....

2008-03-22T23:40:30Z

Mardi Gras Theme Camp

Come spend your weekend in the City that
Care Forgot.
The Crescent City proudly presents a little slice of
life from down south brought to you by Bayou Babes and
Court Jesters.

New Orleans Jazz Club is proud to present the smooth
sounds of Jazz all night long. Come in for a nightcap
and enjoy complimentary Hors d'oeuvre. You know
they'll be going quick. Drink specials on the house.

5/24 Saturday Mid-day - TBA
Silly Hat Saturday. Bring your wackiest hat you own.
If you have an extra and don't mind sharing, by all
means.

Party Mardi activity: Mask Making for those who don't
have a mask to wear. Items will be provided. Mardi
Gras Parade to follow through camp. Bead give away,
coins and candy, fun things, noise makers and
more..Dress or not for the Mardi Gras Parade. Come be
Maskers..

Snacks, Muffuletta, cookies and Cocktails Jambalaya Dinner
Stop by The Bayou Lounge for some down home cooking
N'awlins style. Enjoy a helping of Jambalaya,dirty
rice served up with greens and Skillet Baked Rosemary
Cornbread, Maple Butter on the side. Dine to the
Traditional Brass sounds of the Dirty Dozen and
Nightcrawlers. Dessert, if there's room in your
belly,is Southern Pecan Pie. We'll have to see about
the vanilla ice cream.Bring a hardy appetite,along
with your own eating utensils and bowls.

Voodoo Hoodoo time

In a designated area in a large metal container with
sand in it, Veve's will be drawn with gunpowder and
be lit at nightfall. One every hour until mid-night.
An Ancestor alter, with tea lights will be set up next
to what will be a Marie Laveau shrine. You are welcome
to put any items on either altar but you are
responsible to collect personal items. Other wise make
sure your grigri is around your neck, you might get a
visit. And no live chickens, Patrick will get mad.
Rubber chickens okay.

Stroll back over to The Caledonia for Traditional
N'awlins Brass and Swampy Bayou Blues, the Mardi Gras
Festivities Continue down on Bourbon Street with late
night Getcha Groove on with Brass Vibes from Cool
Bone. Hang out for some "Gumbo Ya-Ya" with your
friends.
Drink specials on the house, served by your friendly
Bayou Babes. Bead and Trinkets too.

Bone
5/25 Sunday N'awlins Style Brunch
Who eats on breakfast on Sunday after spending the
night down on Bourbon Street? Hangover Juice and King
Cake will be served.
"Guess Who Will Find The BABY Contest

Mid-day Cocktail Hour

Cajun Gumbo Dinner Cajun Gumbo, Greens,Red Beans and Rice,Fried Okra.

If your mojo is working drop by for " The Best of
Louisiana Cajun Classics". Various artists serve up a
musical menu of Saucy Blues,Swampy Zydeco Dishes and
Spicy Cajun charm. Nightly specials on the house,
service with a southern smile. Lite snacks provided.

Seeking Jesters and party goers to create a fun time... Any takers?

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About Four Quarters Farm, the Wicker Man Burning venue

2008-03-19T22:10:39Z

Four Quarters Farm is 100 miles from the DC/Baltimore beltways. If you've been out to Western Maryland and driven through the Sidling Hill road cut (a geological delight of exposed folded rock) the hill is named after nearby Sidling Creek, which wraps around 4QF on three sides.

Four Quarters Farm has:
* hot showers in multiple locations
* nice bathrooms (rather than porta-johns)
* piped water throughout camp
* electricity so sound camps won't need to bring generators
* a stream with swimming holes surrounding the venue on 3 sides
* few flying bugs
* TREES to camp among as well as sunny spots
* a road loop for art cars
* some areas are flat, some are hilly (just like Transformus)
* there's already a designated area for "adult" camps (Sin City) that has been used for other events and has the best swimming hole just adjacent
* sound problems SOLVED: If you've heard of Gaian Mind -- www.gaian-mind.com -- a popular psytrance festival, this is the place where it happens (and there's another swimming hole by Sound Town)

Finally, word is that Wicker Man Burning will have one of the most impressive effigies outside of Burning Man, planned at 40' tall and with various unique and atypical features.

As of this writing the web site is still under construction, but you can peek at it at www.wickermanburning.org . Wicker Man Burning 2008 tickets will apparently not go on sale 'til after Spring PDFs tickets are selling or sold (or something) to minimize competition.

More about Four Quarters Farm at www.4qf.org .

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