evolution of the event

[bullD]

very busy...

[theshaman]

Great post bulD, good to hear a long term view. I often look at Burning Man as a symptom of something happening in the world, of a longing we have that we can't really put into so many words.

When I look at it this way I know that even if it was to cease to exist, another expression of whatever the spirit is would take it's place. The Genie is out of the bottle, wearing fur, and wandering the desert with a camelback and a stupid grin on his face.

[Merman]

My first year was ’98. On most accounts that doesn’t qualify as an “old timer”, just a regular burner who’s seen a few years.

I’d agree, the animal has changed, but don’t think the experience has changed.

People can still go out to the playa and express themselves in deeply radical ways and have people say, “that’s damn fucking awesome.” What’s more, on the rare occasions where there’s negative feedback, people don’t have to defend themselves; other burners leap to defense. It’s as if there is an almost physiological reflex toward defending radical self expression.

It’s an amazing thing to watch. To see first time burners quickly defend radical self expression. I believe that’s the spirit which drives the experience.

Everything else can change, but as long as radical self expression is fostered and protected . . .


Merman

[Simply Joel]

WHOLY COW!


bullD is an old timmer. what took you so long to hit eplaya?

patience

[blyslv]

Next year will be better.

[Last Real Burner]

Evoulution of the Event




"Can you pick me out of the crowd?"

slyly,
mr smith

[BAS]

You're that one, aren't you!

[Simply Joel]

Evoulution of the Event




"Can you pick me out of the crowd?"

slyly,
mr smith

are you the one cleverly disguised as a water pipe?

[AntiM]

Ah, baked couch potatoes. Pass the butter please.

[Sensei]

Once again, I have spit Raisin Bran all over my keyboard. Damn you, AnitM.

[BAS]

Sensei, you should consider a sneeze guard for your computer....

[Last Real Burner]

BURNINGMAN 2006



The event may have been downsized but the ticket cost are the same.


"I intend to live forever - so far, so good."

slyly,
mr smith

[theshaman]

duuude, Burning One 2006, I am so there

....wait a minute...was I in that picture too? Crap don't remember...it is all just one long thursday to me...

[BAS]

....wait a minute...was I in that picture too? Crap don't remember...it is all just one long thursday to me...

I seem to remember you being there, but I am fairly certain I wasn't..., it is a real puzzle...?

[Last Real Burner]

BURNINGMAN ---- It was better last year.



To save money, instead of a man, we burn a bowl and pass it around.


"Don't Touch That!!!!."

totally,
mr smith

[dana]

I hear there used to be a drive-by shooting range.

Sigh.....

Please gramps, tell us that story again!

[blyslv]

There's 51 weeks of the year where you could still set up a drive-by shooting range.

If you really really wanted to.

[bullD]

has anybody here ever been near an actual drive by shooting?



There is something to be said for the school system teaching us when we are kids to get as low as possible during certain emergency situations. What they don't teach us however is how to get the stains out of our shorts...

[Badger]

I did the drive by shooting range one of my first years back in 92 or 93.

Stopped at Raley's in Reno and picked up lots of liver and cheap meat. tore the backs open on a few stuffed dinosaurs and replaced the stuffing with meat. Lots of meat. Sew back up, impale on stick and go for the pum action through the sunroof of a red Honda.

[theCryptofishist]

Cleaned up the MOOP for dinner?

[Badger]

There wasn't much MOOP on my part. I have trouble sucessfully aiming out of a sunroof at 60 mph.

But yeah, seriously. I remeber that the leave no trace ethic was being practiced way back then - even by some of the crustier looking folks who showed up to shoot.

[dana]

Badger,
Wow, that sounds wonderful. It's good to hear that kind of dedication!