I actually saw the sky diver come down with a tangled chute on Wednesday afternoon. I heard later from a ranger that he lived.

Best: Getting a taste of whiteout conditions on Thursday pre event. It was kind of nice to get the acclimatizing and near dehydration out of the way quickly. Purple palace rocking out our last build night on Saturday pregate. Getting corralled on my bike by the serpent twins. A surprise ice cream sa...

Leaving Denver Tuesday morning for arrival on Wednesday.

They called it "The Aristocrats"

Rubber Box

Directed tickets for art projects are using a time sensitive code which does expire if the ticket is not purchased in time. We actually just submitted our final request for tickets for the CORE project last week. However those tickets are for core artists and helpers.

After hearing some of the replies here, I don't think I have anything to worry about. Our DG pad will be BORG approved and the fire won't get all too hot. I asked because I couldn't find any info about it on the main BM site. They mention aluminum, but not brass.

From one burgin to another, Welcome to eplaya!

Hippo bottom musk

That's some good info, thanks. The BMORG is providing a 3 inch thick pad of decomposed granite for burn scar prevention. Well, they're providing us the material for it, and cleaning it up after the burn. I'll have to check with the Artery to see if this something they may have more info on. UFO, If ...

We had our conference call with the BORG this week. We are on track with all of our leads, working out some ticket issues, planning our camp and working out early arrivals. We have an early crew of 8; 2 fluffers, and 6 builders. The sculpture will be built modularly, bolting together pieces that are...

Yeah, after conference calls with the BORG yesterday, I now know I will be busy from Wednesday before the event until after burn cleanup Friday at noon. A lot of that will just be docent duties, and I'm totally looking forward to talking to people about our art. So glad I got hooked up with the CORE...

I'm abandoning this project for the year. I will be far too busy with the build lead position on the CORE project to take on too much extra. I do need a few days on playa to just explore and roam. If anyone thinks this is a good idea, feel free to do it!

Thanks for the replies. The CORE projects will all have DG pads for burn scar protection, and I don't think it will melt unless we use a bellows.

Most impressive

Not anymore. It was sex, pickles and peanut butter.

TPBM has never traveled abroad.

So, three mice are sitting at a bar, talking about how tough they are. Mouse 1: I'm so tough, I grab the bar on the mousetraps and bench press that shit. Mouse 2: Oh yeah, well I crush up poison pellets and snort it like it's cocaine. Mouse 3 gets up and starts walking away. Mouse 2: Where ya going?...

We just received a bunch of broken cymbals from a drummer friend. We are planning on cutting these up and these for accents on the Dragon Lotus effigy. I found out that the melting point of brass is 1710 degrees Fahrenheit. Will this melt in the burn, creating an uncleanable moop disaster? All the i...

Have I told you guys how much I appreciate this? (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((this much)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))! Actually more than that, but that would just look silly. One thing that keeps being stressed is "make yourself comfortable", and I am taking that advice to hear...

fbcota, Thank you for the wisdom! A lot of these are things that we are already doing, such as the delegating, trying not to micro manage, and the praise. We try hard to make our volunteers feel welcome and appreciated, and many of them keep coming back. I love our crew! :D Our crew is going through...

It is fun! Getting together with a group of like-minded individuals to make art is the way I prefer to spend my free time. I came very close to burnout right before our last fundraiser, but I think that had more to do with 12 hour days at my real job, and prepping for the party every night. Our buil...

I've been working with the Colorado CORE project for the last two months, and have become an integral member of the team. I have been helping with design, construction, fundraising, volunteer coordination and just about everything else to make the Dragon Lotus a reality. This is my first time workin...

Just set up a fan page for Colorado. Our dragon lotus is beginning to be built, more updates coming soon!
http://www.facebook.com/ColoradoCoreDragonLotus

I keep my beard well trimmed. I have to carve out a shape that accentuates the good parts and hides the bad parts. If I let it grow, it quickly encroaches on my eyesight and starts a commune with my chest hair.

TPBM is wondering how they got into this mess

"Ladies!, please stay calm. It will only take at most like twenty of you to deal with what I've been carrying around in here." And with that, he reached into his soiled disposable undergarments and pulled out a big...

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This totally gave me a new appreciation for club music

I am extremely grateful to the BMORG for approving all of the C.O.R.E. projects! 35 this year! While this means I won't be able to attend the M&G on Thursday, it means that for my first year on the playa, I will be part of an amazing art project with some wonderful and talented people. I hope many o...

I have been flossing every day after talking with a friend about her having painful gum surgery a few weeks ago. Since them I have been making a point of flossing more than my usual once a week.

TPBM is enjoying the beautiful weather today

That seems to be the word on the street. Our team has yet to hear anything officially, we are waiting with bated breath. Planning and preparation are in full swing for our Dragon Lotus fundraiser on April 14th. If you are in or near Denver, we'd love to see you! http://www.facebook.com/events/165943...

Oh no! It sold out?
No Apogaea for me
Better luck next time

Actually no
I lie, I got a ticket
this summer will rock

I apologize
I have haiku on the brain
hardy hardy har