Jul 2009
Map of Black Rock City
Jul/31/09 | black rock
city | permalink
Airing out the Fun Boxxx
Jul/28/09 | getting
ready | permalink
I made some progress on readying myself for Burning Man last weekend by exploring the totality of my fun boxxx: taking inventory, airing things out, making a list of what is lacking. It gave me a much-needed sense of accomplishment, albeit a tiny accomplishment. I enjoyed reconnecting with old bits of costumage, still slightly dusty, that brought back memories of Burns gone by -- the original magenta wig with pig tails and ripped-up sun dress from '04, the purple sari, sequined tuxedo shirt and fuzzy vest-hat combo from '07, the American Dream suspenders from the aborted '08 mission. Things were in pretty good shape overall, I have to say, though I think my favorite pair of aviator goggles are rusted out beyond repair and will have to fill a symbolic role in '09.
I like how the selection of wigs looks like a family of muppets ready for a night on the town.
I also uncovered some ephemera like unused glow sticks (do they go bad?), a map of Oregon and Nevada, past gift-swag, walkie-talkies (never used), earplugs, a What Where When BRC guide, batteries & film, etc. etc.
After taking stock of my fun boxxx status, I could see that I was going to need to work some freshness in to the mix, and so spent an entire day in Seattle visiting various thrift stores in the U-District. Most of what I picked up will need to remain confidential until I am on-playa transmorgifying in to DJ Playaduster. But you may enjoy a sneak peek of some of the new styles, such as my rasta rainbow of knee-high socks...
...and whatever this is called -- a male version of an Indian sari -- along with a yak herder's hat.
I also scored a free antique leather suitcase, and so have been able to expand my fun boxxx storage capacity.
Now I'm all packed up and ready to burn!
Next up, I want to get a bike tune-up, arrange to have a connecting trailer that can pull my picture frames, night warmth and refreshing beverages, and envision a new way to light her up at night without using disposable glowsticks...
Camp dBM registration #2
Jul/27/09 | Camp Get
Found | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM for Camp dBM : 00.002
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Kelly/Lil' Fox
Default World livelihood: bellingham
Hobbies: drawing, biking, swimming, reading, loving
Side-projects: trying to keep up on the art making
Favorite foods: asparagus, cheeses, all fruits, sandwhiches :]
Favorite drinks: cola & lemonade
Favorite musics: funk
Currently reading: kite runner
General outlook on life: most positive
How many burns? (list years): one: 2008
Favorite BRC memories: the people i met
Least-favorite BRC memories: maybe the 12-hour windstorm when we first arrived, i thought that the entire time would be this way. and it was not!
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: wigs
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential?
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Kelly/Lil' Fox
Default World livelihood: bellingham
Hobbies: drawing, biking, swimming, reading, loving
Side-projects: trying to keep up on the art making
Favorite foods: asparagus, cheeses, all fruits, sandwhiches :]
Favorite drinks: cola & lemonade
Favorite musics: funk
Currently reading: kite runner
General outlook on life: most positive
How many burns? (list years): one: 2008
Favorite BRC memories: the people i met
Least-favorite BRC memories: maybe the 12-hour windstorm when we first arrived, i thought that the entire time would be this way. and it was not!
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: wigs
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential?
gems, wigs, colorful clothing
If you had a superpower, what would it be? finger-pop-ups; example being at a restaurant and you need to get your waiter’s attention, a finger-pop-up would pop out of my finger and say “hello waiter, I would like another drink.”
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? leave me alone, off the wall, blame it on the boogie
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? a dance off
Your one wish for humanity: just please get along
Hopes for BM '09? healing time
Fears for BM 09? i think just getting there right now … :] currently in the works.
If you had a superpower, what would it be? finger-pop-ups; example being at a restaurant and you need to get your waiter’s attention, a finger-pop-up would pop out of my finger and say “hello waiter, I would like another drink.”
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? leave me alone, off the wall, blame it on the boogie
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? a dance off
Your one wish for humanity: just please get along
Hopes for BM '09? healing time
Fears for BM 09? i think just getting there right now … :] currently in the works.
Camp dBM registration #1
Jul/22/09 | Camp Get
Found | permalink
Registration for Camp
dBM : 00.001
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Edub/Edubious/Doobsauce/The Most Dubious E
Default World livelihood:
Hookin’ up people and makin’ em function (Facilitator/Trainer/Organizational Development Consultant)
Hobbies:
Drumming, skateboarding (downhill & bowls), snowboarding and gardening, tinkering with anything that electronically manipulates music and sound
Side-projects:
Building bridges, constant self-improvement,
Favorite foods:
Bacon (of course), BBQ Ribs and my Mom’s apple pie
Favorite drinks:
1) Water (give thanks!),
2) Beer (There was a time when I’d preface this with the word “good”, but recently my taste and appreciation of…lesser beers has grown),
3) Good coffee (I am from Seattle)
4) Grey Goose Mandarin and tonic w/ a twist of orange
Favorite musics:
reggae-glitch-acousto-pop-break beat-rock-a-folky-electro-funk-house-dubstepped-up/down/mid tempo-groovalicious-punk-hip hop
Currently reading:
The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan from The Wheel of Time series (right now I’m on book 4 of 11 – reading the whole series again for the 4th or 5th time)
The Big Leap: Taking Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
Way of the Superior Man by David Deida (ongoing)
General outlook on life:
I am so fucking blessed! I can create whatever the fuck I want to and anything that is in my life that I don’t like is on me – I created that too. The Universe is abundant and will provide you with all that you need and desire. It’s all good, even when it isn’t. Death is inevitable so live your life so that when death comes you can embrace it (hopefully without fear or regret).
Burnt? Yes, 2007 was my virgin Burn
Favorite BRC memories:
***The Purple Palace with Torsten, Fundi, Hekter, Calamity and Jocelyn – OMG!!! what was in that water bottle??? Are we going to tip this thing over? We’re rocking so fucking hard!!!
***The Purple Prince Party @ the Boogie Pyramid – Go Playaduster, go!! WTF??!! Where did all these zombies come from? Prince is bringin’ em’ back from the dead with ‘I Would Die For You’ Hyphee fo sho’!!
Least-favorite BRC memories:
***Whatever sound camp that was across from Boogie Universal with their heinous fucking music blasting out of speakers that were pointed straight at our camp. That was THE WORST music I heard on the playa – no doubt!
***Sunrise wake up at about 10 am – everyday - after partying all night. No more tent sleeping for me if I can help it.
Playa garb you feel most yourself in:
sleeveless shirt, vest or jacket/ long flowing robe or jacket with a deep hood / a skirt or ¾ length pants / comfortable boots
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential?
1) Googles
2) Purple velvet sleeveless trench
3) Tabi boots
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
The “kung fu jump”
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs?
1) Smooth Criminal
2) Billy Jean
3) They Don’t Care About Us
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out?
That is a surprise for you and me. In the immortal words of my favorite author, Robert Jordan, “wait and find out…”
Your one wish for humanity: An explosion of LOVE CONSCIOUSNESS
Hopes for BM '09?
1) A solid camp of brothers and sisters who are open to the moment to moment experience of possibility.
2) To tap into the Pure Power of Potential even further to manifest a truly transformative experience for me and those around me
3) To stay healthy and safe
4) To dance my fucking ass off to new music that will take me to the edges of what is currently being done
Fears for BM 09?
1) Reintegration into the Default World
2) Loosing some cherished part of myself as I explore the boundaries of my current being
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Edub/Edubious/Doobsauce/The Most Dubious E
Default World livelihood:
Hookin’ up people and makin’ em function (Facilitator/Trainer/Organizational Development Consultant)
Hobbies:
Drumming, skateboarding (downhill & bowls), snowboarding and gardening, tinkering with anything that electronically manipulates music and sound
Side-projects:
Building bridges, constant self-improvement,
Favorite foods:
Bacon (of course), BBQ Ribs and my Mom’s apple pie
Favorite drinks:
1) Water (give thanks!),
2) Beer (There was a time when I’d preface this with the word “good”, but recently my taste and appreciation of…lesser beers has grown),
3) Good coffee (I am from Seattle)
4) Grey Goose Mandarin and tonic w/ a twist of orange
Favorite musics:
reggae-glitch-acousto-pop-break beat-rock-a-folky-electro-funk-house-dubstepped-up/down/mid tempo-groovalicious-punk-hip hop
Currently reading:
The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan from The Wheel of Time series (right now I’m on book 4 of 11 – reading the whole series again for the 4th or 5th time)
The Big Leap: Taking Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
Way of the Superior Man by David Deida (ongoing)
General outlook on life:
I am so fucking blessed! I can create whatever the fuck I want to and anything that is in my life that I don’t like is on me – I created that too. The Universe is abundant and will provide you with all that you need and desire. It’s all good, even when it isn’t. Death is inevitable so live your life so that when death comes you can embrace it (hopefully without fear or regret).
Burnt? Yes, 2007 was my virgin Burn
Favorite BRC memories:
***The Purple Palace with Torsten, Fundi, Hekter, Calamity and Jocelyn – OMG!!! what was in that water bottle??? Are we going to tip this thing over? We’re rocking so fucking hard!!!
***The Purple Prince Party @ the Boogie Pyramid – Go Playaduster, go!! WTF??!! Where did all these zombies come from? Prince is bringin’ em’ back from the dead with ‘I Would Die For You’ Hyphee fo sho’!!
Least-favorite BRC memories:
***Whatever sound camp that was across from Boogie Universal with their heinous fucking music blasting out of speakers that were pointed straight at our camp. That was THE WORST music I heard on the playa – no doubt!
***Sunrise wake up at about 10 am – everyday - after partying all night. No more tent sleeping for me if I can help it.
Playa garb you feel most yourself in:
sleeveless shirt, vest or jacket/ long flowing robe or jacket with a deep hood / a skirt or ¾ length pants / comfortable boots
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential?
1) Googles
2) Purple velvet sleeveless trench
3) Tabi boots
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
The “kung fu jump”
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs?
1) Smooth Criminal
2) Billy Jean
3) They Don’t Care About Us
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out?
That is a surprise for you and me. In the immortal words of my favorite author, Robert Jordan, “wait and find out…”
Your one wish for humanity: An explosion of LOVE CONSCIOUSNESS
Hopes for BM '09?
1) A solid camp of brothers and sisters who are open to the moment to moment experience of possibility.
2) To tap into the Pure Power of Potential even further to manifest a truly transformative experience for me and those around me
3) To stay healthy and safe
4) To dance my fucking ass off to new music that will take me to the edges of what is currently being done
Fears for BM 09?
1) Reintegration into the Default World
2) Loosing some cherished part of myself as I explore the boundaries of my current being
Introducing Camp dBM
Jul/17/09 | Camp Get
Found | permalink
We've been keeping the good word under wraps for the past month or so, to see how our concepts would solidify into actual plans. But now, with exactly 50 days until the Burn, we're confident enough to announce some news: Destination Burning Man will be representing on the playa this year with a camp made up of all your friends here at www.destinationburningman.com, offering a cozy dBM dome for music, dance parties, soirees and fuzzy lounging!
This here website -- hosting the dBM blog, musical mixes distributed via podcasts, videos from the playa, burn reports and interpretations, links to the Burning Man universe, photo collections and Burner profiles -- began on April the first, 2007, to document the voyage of "three broke dudes with a dream and a desire to burn" to Burning Man 2007. Originally envisioned as a way to raise funds for our visions, it soon morphed, along with our evolving plans, in to a record of Boogie Universal's Pyramid Project. Our crew grew to something like 40 people, and we committed to the creation of an esplanade theme camp, with many logistics and hours upon hours of labor involved. A goodly portion of that story can be found here, here, here, here and here.
The principals behind Destination Burning Man -- DJ Playaduster/moontroll and DJ Edubious -- took 2008 off from the Burn (not necessarily by choice -- it is a long and unpleasant story) -- but have held tickets for Burning Man 2009 since the first day they went on sale last winter. They knew that their co-conspirators Hekter McElliott and Ramona Mayhem would likewise be traveling to Black Rock City too, creating their own parallel plans that would allow the four to join forces on the playa and raise some holy ruckus together.
With open minds and hearts, and the experiences of creating an epic burn together in 2007, moontroll and the Most Dubious E began whispering visions of a smaller, more intimate camp to be erected back towards the fringes of the city with an elevated state of comfort, a vigorous sense of adventure and soulful seeking and a mission to bring the dBM groove -- a deep groove that encompasses more diverse musical ideas than is typically found in the loudest sound camps -- to the people.
It was a natural fit then when DJ Grapenuts, a leading creative and musical force from the Boogie Universal camp, stepped forward with similar ideals for his 4th Burn -- comfort, music, dance parties, freedom, adventure, independence, pushing boundaries. And with the inclusion of G'nutz came....the RV (more on that later).
An initial summit at the Samish Island Zendo brought forth a rush of ideas for camp construction, amenities, playa art installations and hijinks, along with rough sketches visualizing the dBM dome. It was agreed that creating a simple environment in which the DJs Playaduster, Edubious and Grapenuts could plug in laptops, fire up a sound system and mix music for friends, new and old, was essential. Spinning sets from their overflowing vaults of grooves -- funk, salsa, reggae, raga, dub, breaks, soul, downtempo, cumbia, glitch, ambient, etc. -- became the organizing principle behind the mission.
It was likewise agreed that the dream camp included other friends that they either knew or hoped would be in BRC too -- Camp dBM would not emulate Club Exclusivo but instead be open to fellow merry-makers and rabble-rousers, dreamers, musicians, circus performers, healers, artists and seekers. Each of the original three have passed on the whisper on to a few friends that they could envision spending a very intense and edgy week with in the desert, with positive results at the end of the double-rainbow.
Torsten (playa name not registered) of San Francisco, with seven burns under his belt, knew what kind of experience he sought and thus eagerly jumped at the opportunity to merge with Camp dBM. His last burn was in 2007; while moontroll, G'nutz and Edubious were erecting the Boogie Pyramid at 9 o'clock and Esplanade, Torsten was working like a monkey on the epic Crude Awakening installation on Open Playa. Needless to say, he too was looking to gear down in 2009 and experiment with a smaller, tightly-knit camp existing on the fringes. It was also suggested to Torsten that he might know of some fellow Bay Area Burners, carefully selected, that might add good ju-ju to Camp dBM.
There are rumors that Grapenuts has found two more friends enthusiastic to join the camp -- including a childhood chum and rumored Burning Man virgin -- and there is secretive campaigning going on for another brother in Taos, New Mexico, underemployed and newly single, to commit to the amorphous tribe, a tribe that is slowly but perfectly converging intentions, mapping out possibilities, and counting down the weeks and days until the Man burns...
Over the next 50 days, Camp dBM intends to chronicle with some regularity the evolution of their journey to Black Rock City. First step: this dBM blog will begin to introduce each camp member, starting with a spicy dose of Doobsauce. Check back frequently and get yo'self ready to rumble!
