Camp dBM / Get Found
DJ Grapenuts presents "Hektervision :
Glacial Facial at Burning Man 2009"
Nov/22/09 | permalink
We did it!
Sep/09/09 | permalink
Camp dBM evolved in to Camp Get Found when we moved our home to 3:30 & Lineage. Here's our one family portrait we managed, moments before launching ourselves out in to Burn Night. Torsten left early and was missed; Gabriella and Sugar Cube are our special guests. Many, many more stories to come. For now, decompression back in the Default World. Viva la Team Love!!! xoxoxoxo
UPDATE: We have a Flickr pool for Get Lost at www.flickr.com/groups/get_found/pool/.
Camp dBM registration #9
Aug/25/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : 00.009
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Anneka
Default World livelihood: massage practitioner / circus performer
Hobbies: circus. and making purdy things with ruffles. and functional things with pockets. and ruffles.
Side-projects: uh... circus.
Favorite foods: sushi. fresh fruits. cookies. Anneka wraps
Favorite drinks: home-made fizzy lemonade, coconut water
Favorite musics: this question is too hard. i just can't choose favorites.
Currently reading: Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities
General outlook on life: roll with it
How many burns? (list years): 2005, 2008, 2009 (pending)
Favorite BRC memories: 2005: acrobalance in the hookahdome, and that night i can't explain (it started with that weird circus...); 2008: watching The Timothy and Paul Show in HOME with Scotty, dancing my ass off in all directions on metal jungle gyms in the big dome, connecting with my fabulous campmates katie and percy, interpretive dance with imploded balloon parts at sunrise.
Least-favorite BRC memories: having to "work," the unsuccessful search to find the friends i was supposed to meet up with, the awful, awful ride home
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: boots
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? snacks
If you had a superpower, what would it be? flight. sooo vanilla.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs?
can we talk about this on the playa? i need a review.
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? a lady of leisure
Your one wish for humanity: compassion
Hopes for BM '09? a freewheeling good time; quality time with friends from far away; to really explore the art; to find things to climb on and other aerialists to play with
Fears for BM 09? not finding my way there
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Anneka
Default World livelihood: massage practitioner / circus performer
Hobbies: circus. and making purdy things with ruffles. and functional things with pockets. and ruffles.
Side-projects: uh... circus.
Favorite foods: sushi. fresh fruits. cookies. Anneka wraps
Favorite drinks: home-made fizzy lemonade, coconut water
Favorite musics: this question is too hard. i just can't choose favorites.
Currently reading: Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities
General outlook on life: roll with it
How many burns? (list years): 2005, 2008, 2009 (pending)
Favorite BRC memories: 2005: acrobalance in the hookahdome, and that night i can't explain (it started with that weird circus...); 2008: watching The Timothy and Paul Show in HOME with Scotty, dancing my ass off in all directions on metal jungle gyms in the big dome, connecting with my fabulous campmates katie and percy, interpretive dance with imploded balloon parts at sunrise.
Least-favorite BRC memories: having to "work," the unsuccessful search to find the friends i was supposed to meet up with, the awful, awful ride home
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: boots
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? snacks
If you had a superpower, what would it be? flight. sooo vanilla.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs?
can we talk about this on the playa? i need a review.
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? a lady of leisure
Your one wish for humanity: compassion
Hopes for BM '09? a freewheeling good time; quality time with friends from far away; to really explore the art; to find things to climb on and other aerialists to play with
Fears for BM 09? not finding my way there
Camp dBM VIP registration #2
Aug/25/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : VIP.002
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Hende aka snowcone
Default World livelihood: ski guide, farmer and chef
Hobbies: spicy curry, magical moments, djembe and more music
Side-projects: on the farm (chefing up food grown within 25 miles of victor, I-daho) raising up a nearly 6 year old fella capricorn, and healing broken neck
Favorite foods: steamed sweet chili fish, kelly, wyoming pancakes, elk tenderloin and heaps of veggies
Favorite drinks: maker’s mark and snowcones
Favorite musics: roots
Currently reading: powder mag. and peace like a river
General outlook on life: remembering the past, living for the present and dancing toward the future......
How many burns? (list years): 07 and 08
Favorite BRC memories: 07’s white morning. spontaneous connection with friends, and bacon
Least-favorite BRC memories: still thinking.....
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: 3-piece suit with motorcycle boots and ski goggles
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? finger light, pre-rolls and gum
If you had a superpower, what would it be? stop time....
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? billie jean, don’t stop till you get enough...., and the 3rd fave, hmmm, tell you when i hear it again
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? old age
Your one wish for humanity: peace
Hopes for BM '09? tranquility, union, and a bit of sleep
Fears for BM 09? a flat tire and no sleep
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Hende aka snowcone
Default World livelihood: ski guide, farmer and chef
Hobbies: spicy curry, magical moments, djembe and more music
Side-projects: on the farm (chefing up food grown within 25 miles of victor, I-daho) raising up a nearly 6 year old fella capricorn, and healing broken neck
Favorite foods: steamed sweet chili fish, kelly, wyoming pancakes, elk tenderloin and heaps of veggies
Favorite drinks: maker’s mark and snowcones
Favorite musics: roots
Currently reading: powder mag. and peace like a river
General outlook on life: remembering the past, living for the present and dancing toward the future......
How many burns? (list years): 07 and 08
Favorite BRC memories: 07’s white morning. spontaneous connection with friends, and bacon
Least-favorite BRC memories: still thinking.....
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: 3-piece suit with motorcycle boots and ski goggles
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? finger light, pre-rolls and gum
If you had a superpower, what would it be? stop time....
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? billie jean, don’t stop till you get enough...., and the 3rd fave, hmmm, tell you when i hear it again
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? old age
Your one wish for humanity: peace
Hopes for BM '09? tranquility, union, and a bit of sleep
Fears for BM 09? a flat tire and no sleep
Camp dBM VIP registration #1
Aug/24/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : VIP.001
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Ramona Mayhem
Default World Livelihood: Bohemian Mama of two (denali & the henster) & currently Gypsy. Soon: Natural Foods Industry in some shape or form, growing community gardens with little people, and/or some form of social work. Hopefully getting my TESL in Thailand this winter and teaching Engirisu. (heh)
Hobbies: Photography, Music, HOOPING!!!, Gardening, Nutrition, Organic FOOD!!!, Kayaking, Reading without falling asleep, Volkswagens, Sleeping in without missing the sunshine or being late, Kicking your ass at Quartto.....(lots more, and not necessarily in that order)
Side-projects: Bouldering without falling off, Freckles, Learning how to be a great Aromatherapist and Herbalist, Writing a Children's Book about House Elves, perfecting the grapefruit marguerita, volunteering at all kindz of festivals, camping in the North Cascades, shit, I have too many to list and need to be somewhere in an hour!
Favorite foods: (*Organic*) Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Salad Greens, Kale, Green Curry and Tom Kah Gai, Spices including but not limited to exotic sea salts & peppers, having a hot sauce collection. (I like Tapatio and El Pato better than Tobasco)
Favorite drinks:
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Ramona Mayhem
Default World Livelihood: Bohemian Mama of two (denali & the henster) & currently Gypsy. Soon: Natural Foods Industry in some shape or form, growing community gardens with little people, and/or some form of social work. Hopefully getting my TESL in Thailand this winter and teaching Engirisu. (heh)
Hobbies: Photography, Music, HOOPING!!!, Gardening, Nutrition, Organic FOOD!!!, Kayaking, Reading without falling asleep, Volkswagens, Sleeping in without missing the sunshine or being late, Kicking your ass at Quartto.....(lots more, and not necessarily in that order)
Side-projects: Bouldering without falling off, Freckles, Learning how to be a great Aromatherapist and Herbalist, Writing a Children's Book about House Elves, perfecting the grapefruit marguerita, volunteering at all kindz of festivals, camping in the North Cascades, shit, I have too many to list and need to be somewhere in an hour!
Favorite foods: (*Organic*) Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Salad Greens, Kale, Green Curry and Tom Kah Gai, Spices including but not limited to exotic sea salts & peppers, having a hot sauce collection. (I like Tapatio and El Pato better than Tobasco)
Favorite drinks:
1) Water
2) Red Wine
3) Yerba Mate & Green Tea (tea in general)
4) Current Fave: Limonata when it's 90 degrees outside! :)
Favorite musics: (Copycatting Edub:) reggae-glitch-acousto-pop-break beat-rock-a-folky-electro-funk-house-dubstepped-up/down/mid tempo-groovalicious-punk-hip hop
AND: all of DBM PODCASTS 4-eva. :)....Grateful Dead, Bluegrass, Psapp, Ambient Trance
Currently reading: Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: I am really, really trying to take my brain/self/soul/lovins/etc to the next level--each page takes a LONG, LONG time; Richard Mabey, New Age Herbalist: First herbal studies book I ever bought--one of the 8-10 books that made it into the VW travel library.; Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Game, A young adult's book regarding violence and its effect on children
General outlook on life: Life is something I need to live and despite all the hesitations and ridiculous fears I feel, my friends always guide me back in the right direction. Today? Wonderful. About three days a month I should retreat to the Red Tent and be alone for awhile
Burnt? 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 yessssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Favorite BRC memories: Becoming one of the four broke dudes fo sho; bicycling to the man ten minutes after I arrived on playa with Dave's Not Here and Tantric Dan; Big Rig Jig Blowing Up; Andrea and Spider and Hekter and I at sunrise puttin' around on the art car--having Irish Breakfast at the Paddy's Mirage; Free Climbing the Steampunk Tree and spending twenty minutes in it all by myself; Guacamole "Eat as much as you want" thanks to Joy; Hot Pepper Whiskey at Costco Soul Trading Outlet; Bartending at Ashram Galactica and meeting Chief Stout; Sagi, Willie Wonder Jr., Hekter, Ethan, Riding bikes with Edub to VW camp and getting an otter pop from Nectar and BusBoyBob; Hooping as a greeter at 12:01; Monday morning with Nectar and Merilieu; swinging Bed; Hooping in an eleven hour storm; Arriving on playa all three years--that moment of "WE MADE IT!" ....the memories that are about to be generated!...
Least-favorite BRC memories: Um....leaving each year...; "Sleep-biking" from sleep deprivation after leaving Edub & crew @ Big Rig Jig. Thanks for the cheese sandwich tho BRC diner!
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: My Alice B. Toklas dress, something long and flowy at night with soft faux furries; Anything Hollywood dresses me up in; KP doing my eyes in sparkle yumminess; Bumblebee, bumblebee, bumblebee garb!
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? 1) Furry Hat(s; 2) Crazy array of arm and leg "sleeves"; 3) HyperPrimbly (r.i.p.)
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Flying!
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? Whatever is on the MJ Tribute Part I--boogie, midway from 10 minutes in to and ending wit Ease On Down! Check out DBM podcasts!
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? My creativity--
Your one wish for humanity: May all Beings be Happy, May all Beings be Peaceful, May all Beings be FED
Hopes for BM '09? Fluidity, Connection, Laughter til my sides hurt, Potato Chip Playa Crust. :)
Fears for BM 09? None.
ps. Word to the Hecklesauce: I am no longer on bindi probation as my new friend on the Ave. has taught me how to keep the lil body stickers on right--a packet of yumminess for myself and Raquelisimia, and some new incense too. I contemplate the food I buy as fuel for bi-pedalin' around the city and the bindis provide sheer, sexy, reflection. Stay tuned as R & I ramp and amp it up with our body jewelry. :)
No longer on Bindi Probation means Rachel and I will be rocking the yums. Come kiss our forehead and give us a squeeze. We love you! :)
2) Red Wine
3) Yerba Mate & Green Tea (tea in general)
4) Current Fave: Limonata when it's 90 degrees outside! :)
Favorite musics: (Copycatting Edub:) reggae-glitch-acousto-pop-break beat-rock-a-folky-electro-funk-house-dubstepped-up/down/mid tempo-groovalicious-punk-hip hop
AND: all of DBM PODCASTS 4-eva. :)....Grateful Dead, Bluegrass, Psapp, Ambient Trance
Currently reading: Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: I am really, really trying to take my brain/self/soul/lovins/etc to the next level--each page takes a LONG, LONG time; Richard Mabey, New Age Herbalist: First herbal studies book I ever bought--one of the 8-10 books that made it into the VW travel library.; Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Game, A young adult's book regarding violence and its effect on children
General outlook on life: Life is something I need to live and despite all the hesitations and ridiculous fears I feel, my friends always guide me back in the right direction. Today? Wonderful. About three days a month I should retreat to the Red Tent and be alone for awhile
Burnt? 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 yessssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Favorite BRC memories: Becoming one of the four broke dudes fo sho; bicycling to the man ten minutes after I arrived on playa with Dave's Not Here and Tantric Dan; Big Rig Jig Blowing Up; Andrea and Spider and Hekter and I at sunrise puttin' around on the art car--having Irish Breakfast at the Paddy's Mirage; Free Climbing the Steampunk Tree and spending twenty minutes in it all by myself; Guacamole "Eat as much as you want" thanks to Joy; Hot Pepper Whiskey at Costco Soul Trading Outlet; Bartending at Ashram Galactica and meeting Chief Stout; Sagi, Willie Wonder Jr., Hekter, Ethan, Riding bikes with Edub to VW camp and getting an otter pop from Nectar and BusBoyBob; Hooping as a greeter at 12:01; Monday morning with Nectar and Merilieu; swinging Bed; Hooping in an eleven hour storm; Arriving on playa all three years--that moment of "WE MADE IT!" ....the memories that are about to be generated!...
Least-favorite BRC memories: Um....leaving each year...; "Sleep-biking" from sleep deprivation after leaving Edub & crew @ Big Rig Jig. Thanks for the cheese sandwich tho BRC diner!
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: My Alice B. Toklas dress, something long and flowy at night with soft faux furries; Anything Hollywood dresses me up in; KP doing my eyes in sparkle yumminess; Bumblebee, bumblebee, bumblebee garb!
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? 1) Furry Hat(s; 2) Crazy array of arm and leg "sleeves"; 3) HyperPrimbly (r.i.p.)
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Flying!
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? Whatever is on the MJ Tribute Part I--boogie, midway from 10 minutes in to and ending wit Ease On Down! Check out DBM podcasts!
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? My creativity--
Your one wish for humanity: May all Beings be Happy, May all Beings be Peaceful, May all Beings be FED
Hopes for BM '09? Fluidity, Connection, Laughter til my sides hurt, Potato Chip Playa Crust. :)
Fears for BM 09? None.
ps. Word to the Hecklesauce: I am no longer on bindi probation as my new friend on the Ave. has taught me how to keep the lil body stickers on right--a packet of yumminess for myself and Raquelisimia, and some new incense too. I contemplate the food I buy as fuel for bi-pedalin' around the city and the bindis provide sheer, sexy, reflection. Stay tuned as R & I ramp and amp it up with our body jewelry. :)
No longer on Bindi Probation means Rachel and I will be rocking the yums. Come kiss our forehead and give us a squeeze. We love you! :)
Camp dBM registration #8
Aug/24/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : 00.008
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Torsten
Default World livelihood: teacher, bike through red lights and advocate of smiling
Hobbies: Sewing, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, welding, stenciling, dancing, eating chocolate
Side-projects: getting it all down before i die
Favorite foods: yummy ones
Favorite drinks: wet ones that are usually cold
Favorite musics: do you hear that? Me too.
Currently reading: Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link, or about to start, its waiting for me at the Library. Gotta love that pre teen
General outlook on life: threading the line from dark to light.
How many burns? (list years):2K , 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Favorite BRC memories: Way too many for listing, heavy and light, its all there, why not ask me more later over a camelback of some warm water with alkali dust?
Least-favorite BRC memories: loneliness
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: wait and see
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? attitude awareness and perspective
If you had a superpower, what would it be? flight. Duh.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? Thriller, everything else in number two.
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? I think its already out
Your one wish for humanity: ending cycles of ignorance, everything stems from that
Hopes for BM '09? Joy
Fears for BM 09? Loneliness
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Torsten
Default World livelihood: teacher, bike through red lights and advocate of smiling
Hobbies: Sewing, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, welding, stenciling, dancing, eating chocolate
Side-projects: getting it all down before i die
Favorite foods: yummy ones
Favorite drinks: wet ones that are usually cold
Favorite musics: do you hear that? Me too.
Currently reading: Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link, or about to start, its waiting for me at the Library. Gotta love that pre teen
General outlook on life: threading the line from dark to light.
How many burns? (list years):2K , 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Favorite BRC memories: Way too many for listing, heavy and light, its all there, why not ask me more later over a camelback of some warm water with alkali dust?
Least-favorite BRC memories: loneliness
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: wait and see
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? attitude awareness and perspective
If you had a superpower, what would it be? flight. Duh.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? Thriller, everything else in number two.
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? I think its already out
Your one wish for humanity: ending cycles of ignorance, everything stems from that
Hopes for BM '09? Joy
Fears for BM 09? Loneliness
Camp dBM registration #7
Aug/23/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : 00.007
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Will aka Orbit
Default World livelihood: Math Professor
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Biking, Surfing, Diabolo, Dancing, Music
Side-projects: KW3230
Favorite foods: Chocolate, Pad Kee Mao, Grilled Salmon and Breakfast
Favorite drinks: Chocolate, Twilight Ale, Bourbon, Coconut Juice
Favorite musics: Digable Planets, Metalica, eDIT, Nightmares On Wax, Michael Franti, Chopin, etc., etc.
Currently reading: The Way of the Superior Man
General outlook on life: The only constant is change. We can rail against this or evolve with it. To be at peace and present is the ultimate challenge and gift.
How many burns? (list years): 2007, 2008, 2009 (pending)
Favorite BRC memories: Meeting the Devil my first night in BRC. Seeing a double rainbow after meeting the two cutest boys who just got married. Sunrise interpretive dancing after extreme juggling and metal object acrobatics. Free hugs.
Least-favorite BRC memories: The fucking birthday cake!
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: Business suit.
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? Diabolo, fuzzy brown hat, scorpion belt buckle.
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Vagus nerve control.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? (after re-watching the video) smooth criminal, Thriller (duh), P.Y.T.
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? The man I will become.
Your one wish for humanity: Joy!
Hopes for BM '09? Connection, freedom, joy and love
Fears for BM 09? Getting ready in time.
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Will aka Orbit
Default World livelihood: Math Professor
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Biking, Surfing, Diabolo, Dancing, Music
Side-projects: KW3230
Favorite foods: Chocolate, Pad Kee Mao, Grilled Salmon and Breakfast
Favorite drinks: Chocolate, Twilight Ale, Bourbon, Coconut Juice
Favorite musics: Digable Planets, Metalica, eDIT, Nightmares On Wax, Michael Franti, Chopin, etc., etc.
Currently reading: The Way of the Superior Man
General outlook on life: The only constant is change. We can rail against this or evolve with it. To be at peace and present is the ultimate challenge and gift.
How many burns? (list years): 2007, 2008, 2009 (pending)
Favorite BRC memories: Meeting the Devil my first night in BRC. Seeing a double rainbow after meeting the two cutest boys who just got married. Sunrise interpretive dancing after extreme juggling and metal object acrobatics. Free hugs.
Least-favorite BRC memories: The fucking birthday cake!
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: Business suit.
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? Diabolo, fuzzy brown hat, scorpion belt buckle.
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Vagus nerve control.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? (after re-watching the video) smooth criminal, Thriller (duh), P.Y.T.
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? The man I will become.
Your one wish for humanity: Joy!
Hopes for BM '09? Connection, freedom, joy and love
Fears for BM 09? Getting ready in time.
Camp dBM registration #6
Aug/22/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : 00.006
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Moontroll / DJ Playaduster
Default World livelihood: communications coordinator for environmental nonprofit org, freelance writer, educator
Hobbies: many! including blogging and podcasting, dragonfly studies, kite flying, long walks, continually improving my homefries preparations, sea kayaking, landscape gardening, doodling...
Side-projects: www.moontrolling.com
Favorite foods: french fries, thai noodles, wood-fired pizza, ben & jerry's, grilled cheese, crunchy things, salmon chowder
Favorite drinks: blueberry mojitos, Deschutes Brewery grogs, tequilla, coffee, jaegerbombs, smoothies, oolong tea from Taiwan
Favorite musics: freek folk, glitch, dub, ambient/downtempo, bluegrass, jazz, Dead, whomp, classical Indian, funk, soul, hip-hop, drone and most everything from Mali. (A musical mix of recent favorite sounds is right here.)
Currently reading: Dale Pendell's The Gifts of Burning Man, Rick Bass' The Wild Marsh, Tove Jansson' s The Summer Book, Kabat-Zinn's Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness.
General outlook on life: Choose your own adventure! But take responsibility for what you manifest.
How many burns? (list years): 2004: The Vault of Heaven & 2007: The Green Man.
Favorite BRC memories: 2008 burns (the man + Crude Awakening) from the Jackson Junk with my brothers, sunrises at the temple, The Party Formerly Known as the Prince Party in the Boogie Pyramid, deep-playa cruising on bike, dancing to DISORIENT DJs, discovering Bassnectar and the Glitch Mob for the first time, Hekter's dusty-chap playa side-shuffle and fuckleberry pickle sauce session!
Least-favorite BRC memories: my very first dust storm was rather surprising -- I remember frantically wondering "what the fuck am I doing here?!?"
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: pig-tailed purple wig
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? kite, soundstick and picture frames
If you had a superpower, what would it be? to soar above the land like a raven!
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs?
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Moontroll / DJ Playaduster
Default World livelihood: communications coordinator for environmental nonprofit org, freelance writer, educator
Hobbies: many! including blogging and podcasting, dragonfly studies, kite flying, long walks, continually improving my homefries preparations, sea kayaking, landscape gardening, doodling...
Side-projects: www.moontrolling.com
Favorite foods: french fries, thai noodles, wood-fired pizza, ben & jerry's, grilled cheese, crunchy things, salmon chowder
Favorite drinks: blueberry mojitos, Deschutes Brewery grogs, tequilla, coffee, jaegerbombs, smoothies, oolong tea from Taiwan
Favorite musics: freek folk, glitch, dub, ambient/downtempo, bluegrass, jazz, Dead, whomp, classical Indian, funk, soul, hip-hop, drone and most everything from Mali. (A musical mix of recent favorite sounds is right here.)
Currently reading: Dale Pendell's The Gifts of Burning Man, Rick Bass' The Wild Marsh, Tove Jansson' s The Summer Book, Kabat-Zinn's Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness.
General outlook on life: Choose your own adventure! But take responsibility for what you manifest.
How many burns? (list years): 2004: The Vault of Heaven & 2007: The Green Man.
Favorite BRC memories: 2008 burns (the man + Crude Awakening) from the Jackson Junk with my brothers, sunrises at the temple, The Party Formerly Known as the Prince Party in the Boogie Pyramid, deep-playa cruising on bike, dancing to DISORIENT DJs, discovering Bassnectar and the Glitch Mob for the first time, Hekter's dusty-chap playa side-shuffle and fuckleberry pickle sauce session!
Least-favorite BRC memories: my very first dust storm was rather surprising -- I remember frantically wondering "what the fuck am I doing here?!?"
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: pig-tailed purple wig
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? kite, soundstick and picture frames
If you had a superpower, what would it be? to soar above the land like a raven!
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs?
Human Nature, Blame it on the Boogie,
My Lovely One -- aaaaannnnddd I Can't Help It, Don't Stop Til You
Get Enough, State of Shock, Shake Your Body, I'll Be There, They
Don't Care About Us, Jam, Smooth Criminal, Scream... (MJ Tribute
mix posted here.)
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? Being a father [update: don't worry ladies, I'm not looking to fulfill this urge on the playa this year!]
Your one wish for humanity: that we would practice compassion and empathy towards all lifeforms
Hopes for BM '09?/Fears for BM 09? My greatest hope and my greatest fear are one in the same -- I have been reeling from a traumatic breakup with my fiance and her son for many months now and I hope that the playa will provide me healing from my disorienting grief. I am both excited for that release (at the temple?) and afraid of what it might look like.
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? Being a father [update: don't worry ladies, I'm not looking to fulfill this urge on the playa this year!]
Your one wish for humanity: that we would practice compassion and empathy towards all lifeforms
Hopes for BM '09?/Fears for BM 09? My greatest hope and my greatest fear are one in the same -- I have been reeling from a traumatic breakup with my fiance and her son for many months now and I hope that the playa will provide me healing from my disorienting grief. I am both excited for that release (at the temple?) and afraid of what it might look like.
18 days
Aug/18/09 | permalink
Camp dBM gathered last weekend at the Samish Island Zendo, halfway between Bellingham and Seattle, to set up some of our camp infrastructure and go over all kinds of details for establishing our encampment on the outer perimeter of Black Rock City in less than two weeks-- we went over our plans for travel and BRC rendezvous, food and booze, rebar and tennis balls and nuts and bolts, furniture and soundsystem, medicinal potions and lotions and other essentials. (Ramona, we need a hoop infusion!!!)
Most gratifyingly, we obtained and then set up a structure destined to become our dBM dome -- the Stereo Sauna -- which took the most work. We also sussed out the giant center pole and army parachute that we intend to cover the entire camp with beneath a balmy shade-- we didn't erect it entirely -- that shit is heavy -- but we confirmed the missing structural elements we need to obtain to make that happen (Update: G'nutz took care of it today!). We also put together several Playatech furniture pieces that will ultralounge out our dBM dome and envisioned what else we would need -- lighting, DJ station, bar, hammocks, furriness -- to make the space very inviting and chilltastic.
Grapenuts drew us a map of where we'll be located at 2:15 and Lineage (perimeter), an address determined by our loose partnership with the Get Lost temple-builders camp (we're drawing power from them -- literally). So, we're about as far in the boonies as one can be, and all of us are pretty excited about it. For me, having spent one year near Center Camp and another on the Esplanade, I'm curious about the going-ons out there on the fringes of the experimental city, not to mention the opportunities to commune with the natural forces of the Black Rock Desert that I've only dabbled in. Make a note of it -- 2:15 and Lineage (perimeter)-- and come visit us on the playa! Bring some beer and bacon, and let us massage your inner earhole sanctums with delectable musical selections. (If we're not in that location, who knows what happened, but we'll register our location at the Center Camp computer registry thingamajig and you can find us that way.)
So far, so good. No emergencies or crises or panics or even concerns, really-- maybe that will come later, but maybe not. Things are feeling smooooooth and many pieces have fallen in to place over the past week, including new campmates (see the rest of the dBM blog for official camp registrations -- more are in queue.) Getting all our shit down to the remote northwestern corner of Nevada is proving to be the most complicated as we're all on different timelines and coming from various angles -- Seattle, Taos, San Francisco -- but I think we've got it worked out. We're a faith-based oranization. Believe!
Lil' Fox
believes
Of course, some aspects
of Camp dBM, as humble and simple as it is, will go awry -- the
unexpected will grace us with unknown challenges and unforeseen
possibilities -- so we cultivate a posture of flexibility and
spontaneity, and are ready to laugh at ourselves too, sticking
together and enjoying the ride, wherever it takes us...
Click below for many
more photos of Camp dBM preparations at the
Zendo...
Camp dBM registration #5
Aug/16/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : 00.005
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Scotty/Shantidas
Default World livelihood: Raft guide
Hobbies: Writing, photography, backpacking, mountain biking, digeridoo
Side-projects: Energy work, Yoga teaching, writing and photography, scottglackman.blogspot.com
Favorite foods: Herb salads, gumbo, medium rare steak, burnt bacon, huevos rancheros over medium christmas, kim chi, sashimi, vanilla ice cream, tiramisu and any vessel for garlic or butter.
Favorite drinks: Water, coffee, earl grey with cream and sugar, hoppy beer and wine you can eat with a fork
Favorite musics: Funk, bluegrass, exotica, electronica (world and mystical sounds), '80s new wave, skate punk, Irish and what comes out when I pick up an instrument. Ironically, when I'm alone I spend most of the time in silence.
Currently reading: Return of the Bird Tribes
General outlook on life: burn bright and light your way
How many burns? (list years): '04 and soon '09
Favorite BRC memories: Hearing “Cowboy Song” by the Vandals and jumping into an insta-mosh pit. Also, miraculous energy work sessions.
Least-favorite BRC memories: I forget...
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: Zorro mask and leopard pants
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? Lighter, jaw harp and playa journal.
If you had a superpower, what would it be? I'd love to be able to fly.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? Don't stop 'til you get enough, Wanna be startin' something, Say, say, say
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? I'm not sure yet. Seems like it's on low heat and very slow cooking. I'd laugh if it was a monkey in a fez hat.
Your one wish for humanity: Finding peach through common ground
Hopes for BM '09? Quality time with old friends, synchronicity trains of epic lengths, meeting the girl of my dreams and vision for the next stage of my life.
Fears for BM 09? Sleep management.
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Scotty/Shantidas
Default World livelihood: Raft guide
Hobbies: Writing, photography, backpacking, mountain biking, digeridoo
Side-projects: Energy work, Yoga teaching, writing and photography, scottglackman.blogspot.com
Favorite foods: Herb salads, gumbo, medium rare steak, burnt bacon, huevos rancheros over medium christmas, kim chi, sashimi, vanilla ice cream, tiramisu and any vessel for garlic or butter.
Favorite drinks: Water, coffee, earl grey with cream and sugar, hoppy beer and wine you can eat with a fork
Favorite musics: Funk, bluegrass, exotica, electronica (world and mystical sounds), '80s new wave, skate punk, Irish and what comes out when I pick up an instrument. Ironically, when I'm alone I spend most of the time in silence.
Currently reading: Return of the Bird Tribes
General outlook on life: burn bright and light your way
How many burns? (list years): '04 and soon '09
Favorite BRC memories: Hearing “Cowboy Song” by the Vandals and jumping into an insta-mosh pit. Also, miraculous energy work sessions.
Least-favorite BRC memories: I forget...
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: Zorro mask and leopard pants
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? Lighter, jaw harp and playa journal.
If you had a superpower, what would it be? I'd love to be able to fly.
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? Don't stop 'til you get enough, Wanna be startin' something, Say, say, say
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? I'm not sure yet. Seems like it's on low heat and very slow cooking. I'd laugh if it was a monkey in a fez hat.
Your one wish for humanity: Finding peach through common ground
Hopes for BM '09? Quality time with old friends, synchronicity trains of epic lengths, meeting the girl of my dreams and vision for the next stage of my life.
Fears for BM 09? Sleep management.
20 days
Aug/14/09 | permalink
My people! Are any of you having as
much trouble focusing on 'default world' obligations as I am? My
mind and spirit are at the threshold of the Portal waiting for the
green light to go Home. In the meantime, my body is held up and
directed by the remaining faculties and autopilot systems that keep
the blood moving and the air flowing. I am being tested in my
practice to stay Present. I guess that's why it's called a
"practice". Needless to say, I'm getting my workout.
In the past week, many necessary details have fallen into place and camp dBM is creeping ever closer to manifesting on the playa. I easily convinced my business partner that we need to purchase a PA for our upcoming gig and for future performances, so this week I will picking up a bumpin' ass soundsystem to hype up the dBM dome (it's a tax right off, of course :o)! Grapnutz got the green light from Erik - the mastermind behind 2007's Boogie Universal Pyramid Project -- to "take whatever Boogie gear is in his garage" Really!!!??? Aaaah yeah!
In the past week, many necessary details have fallen into place and camp dBM is creeping ever closer to manifesting on the playa. I easily convinced my business partner that we need to purchase a PA for our upcoming gig and for future performances, so this week I will picking up a bumpin' ass soundsystem to hype up the dBM dome (it's a tax right off, of course :o)! Grapnutz got the green light from Erik - the mastermind behind 2007's Boogie Universal Pyramid Project -- to "take whatever Boogie gear is in his garage" Really!!!??? Aaaah yeah!
Geodesic dome, playatech furniture, 30'
mast and 80' cargo parachute for full camp shade, generator and
various accouterments and accessories. Fuck yes! Playaduster has
made arrangements for us to get a Costco carport from a crew of
burners who won't be on the playa this year and the RV is serviced
and ready to launch from Reno. The infrastructure is is in place!
Now we need to get it all down to the playa....
In the last week we have added a new addition to the crew -- Scotty G (playa name unknown) is a playa veteran with an amazing ability to inspire adventure and creativity. What will he get us into in Black Rock City where we are surrounded my endless opportunities for both? We shall see...stay tuned for his Camp dBM profile.
The Pacific Northwest contingent of Camp dBM will be gathering for one more meeting this weekend to hammer our the final logistics and make sure that all of this shit fits together and gets there. SO MANY DETAILS! But I'm confident that we will have it together in time for the Portal opening. The excitement among us and throughout the internets is palpable. You feel it? Yeah. Soon come.
It's all about the burn now, from here on out.
~ The Most Dubious E
In the last week we have added a new addition to the crew -- Scotty G (playa name unknown) is a playa veteran with an amazing ability to inspire adventure and creativity. What will he get us into in Black Rock City where we are surrounded my endless opportunities for both? We shall see...stay tuned for his Camp dBM profile.
The Pacific Northwest contingent of Camp dBM will be gathering for one more meeting this weekend to hammer our the final logistics and make sure that all of this shit fits together and gets there. SO MANY DETAILS! But I'm confident that we will have it together in time for the Portal opening. The excitement among us and throughout the internets is palpable. You feel it? Yeah. Soon come.
It's all about the burn now, from here on out.
~ The Most Dubious E
Camp dBM registration #4
Aug/11/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : 00.004
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Robin
Default World Livelihood: Shleping Organic Food
Hobbies: Puppy upkeep, Cello, Water Play, Scuba, Art, Making Oneself Scarce.
Side Projects: Searching for Logistically Sound way to Pursue Higher Purpose.
Favorite Foods: Mixing Temperatures and Textures. Salt.
Drinks: Tequila in hot and self-abandon; Hoppy Beer in times of rest; Good Whiskey always.
Music: Loving Zoe Keating ->> electromixology of cello. That which gets into my core and compels my body to respond.
Currently Reading: The Ape That Spoke; Language and the Evolution of the Human Mind, John McCrone
Beyond God the Father, Mary Daly
The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan
Rereading: The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
If on a winter's night a traveller, Italo Calvino
Just Finished: All God's Children: The Bosket Family and the American Tradition of Violence, Fox Butterfield
General Outlook on Life: Hard. But not really. Blessed.
Burnt?: 2006 Self-awareness/ Self-dillusion
2007 Self-healing/ Loss / Acceptance
2008 Family/ Self-Affirming
2009 ...
Favorite BRC Memories:
Gifted playa name on trampoline, reveling in the sunrise, pink bandana, leather boots. Grace. 2006.
Meeting my future partner for sunrise Mimosas at the Temple, biking to the airport, hammocks, stinky feet, air flight. 2007.
Ocean glistening wale fins at the end of night, feel of cold metal on my cheek, crying at the sight of my love for the assembled family. 2008.
Least Favorite:
the cold crows nest.
not feeling welcome.
Playa garb most comfortable in:
Red mohawk, lace up boots, furry rabbit coat, inflatable penis key, 80s Prom dresses.
What three items are essential in your funbox?:
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Robin
Default World Livelihood: Shleping Organic Food
Hobbies: Puppy upkeep, Cello, Water Play, Scuba, Art, Making Oneself Scarce.
Side Projects: Searching for Logistically Sound way to Pursue Higher Purpose.
Favorite Foods: Mixing Temperatures and Textures. Salt.
Drinks: Tequila in hot and self-abandon; Hoppy Beer in times of rest; Good Whiskey always.
Music: Loving Zoe Keating ->> electromixology of cello. That which gets into my core and compels my body to respond.
Currently Reading: The Ape That Spoke; Language and the Evolution of the Human Mind, John McCrone
Beyond God the Father, Mary Daly
The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan
Rereading: The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
If on a winter's night a traveller, Italo Calvino
Just Finished: All God's Children: The Bosket Family and the American Tradition of Violence, Fox Butterfield
General Outlook on Life: Hard. But not really. Blessed.
Burnt?: 2006 Self-awareness/ Self-dillusion
2007 Self-healing/ Loss / Acceptance
2008 Family/ Self-Affirming
2009 ...
Favorite BRC Memories:
Gifted playa name on trampoline, reveling in the sunrise, pink bandana, leather boots. Grace. 2006.
Meeting my future partner for sunrise Mimosas at the Temple, biking to the airport, hammocks, stinky feet, air flight. 2007.
Ocean glistening wale fins at the end of night, feel of cold metal on my cheek, crying at the sight of my love for the assembled family. 2008.
Least Favorite:
the cold crows nest.
not feeling welcome.
Playa garb most comfortable in:
Red mohawk, lace up boots, furry rabbit coat, inflatable penis key, 80s Prom dresses.
What three items are essential in your funbox?:
bodycrans
socks socks tights socks
disco
If possessed superpower, what would it be?:
power to heal.
Top 3 MJ Songs:
Billie Jean
Burn this Disco Out
Remember the Time
What is pent up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out?:
elation.
One wish for humanity:
*understanding
Hopes:
Safe home, connections, letting go of ego to revel in the present, witnessing change in others/self, love, acceptance, light and play (i.e. joy).
Fears:
not letting go. losing sight.
Camp dBM registration #3
Aug/05/09 | permalink
Registration
for Camp dBM : 00.003
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Paul/GrapeNuts
Default World livelihood: Musician-Teacher-Designer-Hustler
Hobbies: Building stuff, playing music, scouring the internets for cool stuff, traveling, dancing, cooking, eating, drinking, laughing
Side-projects: www.dirtfactoryrecords.com
Favorite foods: Quesadillas, sushi, seafood, fresh veggies, ice cream, donuts, BLT sandwiches…
Favorite drinks: Chocolate malts, Patron, g&t’s, mojitos, red wine, fresh grapefruit juice
Favorite musics: Everything that’s NOT on Clear Channel radio stations
Currently reading: Terry Pratchett, anything by Tom Robbins, Kurt Vonnegut, I was shaped by Daniel Quinn and Carlos Castaneda and I guess Stephen King; he started me reading
General outlook on life: Let it roll like water off my back
How many burns? (list years): 1997, 2005, 2007, 2008
Favorite BRC memories: My amazing mushroom adventure last year
Least-favorite BRC memories: Blowing a clutch cable with a very grumpy (ex)girlfriend during exodus 2 years ago
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: Rice Patty Hat, Big Sunglasses, Tight Grandma Polyester Pants, Bright Tennis Shoes & Utility Belt
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? flask, chapstick, led flashlight
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Intergalactic time travel
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? The first 8 bars of “Billie Jean”, The vocoder break in “PYT”, and the “Mama Say Mama Sa Mama Makosa” break at the end of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'"
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? My true potential
Your one wish for humanity: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously
Hopes for BM '09? everything
Fears for BM '09? nothing
re: Burning Man 2009 : EVOLUTION
Name, playa or otherwise: Paul/GrapeNuts
Default World livelihood: Musician-Teacher-Designer-Hustler
Hobbies: Building stuff, playing music, scouring the internets for cool stuff, traveling, dancing, cooking, eating, drinking, laughing
Side-projects: www.dirtfactoryrecords.com
Favorite foods: Quesadillas, sushi, seafood, fresh veggies, ice cream, donuts, BLT sandwiches…
Favorite drinks: Chocolate malts, Patron, g&t’s, mojitos, red wine, fresh grapefruit juice
Favorite musics: Everything that’s NOT on Clear Channel radio stations
Currently reading: Terry Pratchett, anything by Tom Robbins, Kurt Vonnegut, I was shaped by Daniel Quinn and Carlos Castaneda and I guess Stephen King; he started me reading
General outlook on life: Let it roll like water off my back
How many burns? (list years): 1997, 2005, 2007, 2008
Favorite BRC memories: My amazing mushroom adventure last year
Least-favorite BRC memories: Blowing a clutch cable with a very grumpy (ex)girlfriend during exodus 2 years ago
Playa garb you feel most yourself in: Rice Patty Hat, Big Sunglasses, Tight Grandma Polyester Pants, Bright Tennis Shoes & Utility Belt
What 3 items from your BRC funbox is most essential? flask, chapstick, led flashlight
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Intergalactic time travel
Top 3 favorite Michael Jackson songs? The first 8 bars of “Billie Jean”, The vocoder break in “PYT”, and the “Mama Say Mama Sa Mama Makosa” break at the end of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'"
What is pent-up inside of you waiting for the right opportunity to come out? My true potential
Your one wish for humanity: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously
Hopes for BM '09? everything
Fears for BM '09? nothing
Arts & Crafts for the Playa
Aug/02/09 | permalink
We've got it together...right?
The looks and verbal affirmations from Grapenutz and
Playaduster say so, but I still wonder, "What am I/are we missing?"
There is only 37 days until the Man burns. Until he burns! We will have been on playa for almost 8 days by that time. I've got...no WE'VE got to get our shit together!
But I'm cool.
It's happening.
Trusting in the our collective ability to harness and direct the Pure Power of Potential, I know we'll have more than we need when we are on the playa. But who's gonna take care of.....
Camp dBM converged this week for a throw-back summer camp arts and crafts experience at Dancing Dog Clayworks to create some unique gifts for the playa. The 20 or so Burning Man Evolution pendants will be but one of our gifts for the BRC community (music, of course being another).
During our convergence we got crafty and did some planning for the upcoming journey to the Portal and beyond.
A few preliminary sketches and plaster to carve
DJ Playaduster is already sportin' his playa goggles
Grapenutz prepares his crafting surface. Every piece he made was a one of a kind.
After our art barn session, we bolted to Lake Padden where we took a long awaited swim (it was over 90 degrees that day) and rendezvous'd with Lil Fox and Robin, the newest Camp dBM members. The vibes were smooth, some plans were discussed, but mostly we shared our excitement about the fast approaching Burn.
So, all of us here at Camp dBM are getting it together. Yeah. I'm starting to pack already. Not so much to be sure that I have time to get everything that might be desired, but also because I'm am stoked to step through the Portal. Soon come.
I hope I can dance with you in Black Rock City!
Onward, towards the Burn.
~ Edubious
There is only 37 days until the Man burns. Until he burns! We will have been on playa for almost 8 days by that time. I've got...no WE'VE got to get our shit together!
But I'm cool.
It's happening.
Trusting in the our collective ability to harness and direct the Pure Power of Potential, I know we'll have more than we need when we are on the playa. But who's gonna take care of.....
Camp dBM converged this week for a throw-back summer camp arts and crafts experience at Dancing Dog Clayworks to create some unique gifts for the playa. The 20 or so Burning Man Evolution pendants will be but one of our gifts for the BRC community (music, of course being another).
During our convergence we got crafty and did some planning for the upcoming journey to the Portal and beyond.
A few preliminary sketches and plaster to carve
DJ Playaduster is already sportin' his playa goggles
Grapenutz prepares his crafting surface. Every piece he made was a one of a kind.
After our art barn session, we bolted to Lake Padden where we took a long awaited swim (it was over 90 degrees that day) and rendezvous'd with Lil Fox and Robin, the newest Camp dBM members. The vibes were smooth, some plans were discussed, but mostly we shared our excitement about the fast approaching Burn.
So, all of us here at Camp dBM are getting it together. Yeah. I'm starting to pack already. Not so much to be sure that I have time to get everything that might be desired, but also because I'm am stoked to step through the Portal. Soon come.
I hope I can dance with you in Black Rock City!
Onward, towards the Burn.
~ Edubious
Camp dBM registration #2
Jul/27/09 | 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 | 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 | 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!
